Southbridge: Misty L. (Bashaw) Perry, 59, of Dresser St., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 30th, after a brief illness.

She leaves her daughter, Debra V. Fitts and her husband Danny of Sturbridge; her son, Samual Donesing and his wife Dominique of Las Vegas, NV; her two brothers, Michael Bashaw and Bruce Swaider; three sisters, Stephanie Bashaw, Lynn Poirier and Angie Tretheway; her five grandchildren, Brittney Guertin, Mackalyn Fitts, Braydon Bowen, Savannah Donesing, Aziel Donesing and her great granddaughter, Avayah Morales.

Misty was born in Malone, NY the daughter of Francis and Vincetta (Mincolla) Bashaw.  Misty grew up in Southbridge and graduated from Southbridge High School.  She worked at the Charlton Manor Rest Home in Charlton as a cook and was an instrumental part of the care team during the height of Covid.  Misty truly enjoyed her job and loved spending time with all the residents who she cared for and help for years.  In her younger years she worked at the American Optical Company in Southbridge.  She enjoyed shopping, cooking and traveling, especially to Las Vegas.  Misty was a very caring woman who loved her family.

Calling hours for Misty will be held on Friday, Jan. 5th, from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 7:00PM.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.