Shirley Ann (Ogilvie) Kraft

Shirley Ann (Ogilvie) Kraft, 89, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home in Nashua, NH. She was born, October 8, 1934, in Nashua. She was the daughter of the late Clayton B. Ogilvie and Mildred M. (Rich) Ogilvie.

Shirley grew up in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School in 1952.

She married Robert L. Kraft on August 14, 1954. Their 28-year marriage was filled with adventures throughout the United States and Europe. Upon returning to Nashua, Shirley worked in local fabric stores and retired from Cherry, Webb & Touraine, a women’s clothing store.

She was very creative and artistic. She loved sewing, quilting, painting, knitting and crocheting. Her favorite projects to work on were Christmas decorations and ornaments, especially Santas and snowmen.

She loved being with family and friends. She was very supportive of them and was always there to help anyone who was in need. One of the highlights of her life was becoming a “Gumba” to her grandson, Jason and a “Great Gumba” to her great-granddaughter, Andi. Both filled her heart with happiness and love.

Shirley was pre-deceased by her parents, Clayton and Mildred Ogilvie; her sisters, Jackie Atwater and Joan Klays; and her husband, Robert L. Kraft.

She is survived by her daughter, Roberta “Robin” Hanks; her grandson, Jason Hanks, his wife Melissa Hanks and great-granddaughter Andi Hanks.

SERVICES: Per Shirley’s request, there will be no calling hours, and the service will be private. If you would like to honor Shirley’s memory, please contribute to: Granite State Dog Recovery, 1855-639-LOST, 7 Dartmouth St, Hookset, NH, 03106-1703 or visit them online at www.granitestatedogrecovery.com. Granite State found our beloved Rocky when he decided to go on a solo adventure. The Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064 is in charge of arrangements. An online guest-book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com. (603) 883-3401. “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER”.