Shirley Staples March 5, 2013 Portland - Shirley Staples (Patnaude/Valley), of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 after a long illness. She was born in Portland, grew up in West Buxton and moved to Portland as a teenager. She lived her entire life in the Portland area. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is predeceased by her son, Timothy M. Valley. She is survived by her son Michael D. Valley of Strong; son Bruce A. Valley of Corinna; daughter June A. and her husband, John C. Wolfe of Windham, and their children, son Christopher B. Wolfe and his wife Kimberly of Cincinnati, OH, John M. Wolfe, Jennifer A. Wolfe, and Thomas W. Wolfe all of Windham; daughter Joan M. and her husband Adem W. Brooks of Lewiston, and her children, daughter Jessica L. Haskell, her sons Michael and Cole of Biddeford, Christine A. Haskell of Monmouth, Jamie L. and her husband Adrian R. McCallum, and their sons Damien and Adrian, Jr. of Lewiston, Brian S. Haskell and his son Gage of New Gloucester; daughter Deborah J. Valley and William D. Mitchell of Westbrook, and their children, Samara J. and her husband Brent W. Maatta, and their children Aidon and Bella, Shalahn R. Mitchell, Daniel M. Mitchell, all of Westbrook. A gathering will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Baron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Arrangements are under the care of A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave, Portland. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to the obituaries section at www.athutchins.com.