Bradford, VT- Shirley Elizabeth (Kendall) Locke, of Waits River Road, died on December 20, 2009 at her home. Shirley was born in Barnet, VT on December 11, 1932, to Percy Gilman and Hazel Mildred (Montgomery) Kendall. She was a graduate of McIndoe Falls Academy, Class of 1950 and married Harvey Elmer Locke on June 9, 1951. Shirley worked as an in-home healthcare provider for many years. She then worked at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in housekeeping for 15 years before retiring in 1997. Always involved in her community, Shirley was always assisting and supporting those in need. She enjoyed her handicraft work and sewing. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey Locke on October 26, 1989. She is survived by her children Bruce Locke of Bradford, Kendall Locke and wife Sheila of Bradford, Harold Locke of Greensboro, NC, and Karen Locke also of Bradford; four grandchildren Glen Locke and wife Jennifer of Haverhill, NH, Nathan Locke and wife Jessica of Bradford, Stacy Locke of Concord, NH, and Anthony Stockman, Jr. of Johns Island, SC; four great grandchildren, Dorothy Gallagher, Abigail Locke, McKenna Locke, and Samantha Locke; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 11 AM at the Monroe Village Cemetery, with Pastor Mary Brownlow officiating. Assisting in the service will be Mr. Clyde Jenne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, DHMC, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.