AUGUSTA — Shirley L. Webster, age 89, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Maine Veterans Home following a long illness. She was born in Quincy, MA on October 20, 1926 a daughter of the late James R. and Emily A. (Manuel) Cowie.

Mrs. Webster was a graduate of Somerville High School and was a US Navy Veteran, serving as a WAC from 1951-1953 at Great Lakes Naval Air Station where she met and married Thomas Webster.

After her discharge from the Navy, she returned to Boston, then to Maine.

She had been employed by LL Bean in Freeport for over 20 years. She was most proud of her many accomplishments there and in 1991 she was a recipient of the first group of the “Beans Best” Award.

Mrs. Webster was predeceased by two brothers: James and Roland Cowie and a sister, Doris Mello.

She is survived by two sons: Gerald T. Webster of Sabattus and David A. Webster of Sidney; two daughters: Shirley P. Bradbury of Cape Porpoise and Janice L. Webster of Biddeford; three granddaughters and a great grandson. A private burial will be held at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME, 04086.

Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME.

Condolences, photos and memories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.