Shirley E. Hughes 85, of Bristol passed away on August 22, 2013 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation where she had been a resident for the past five years. She is survived by her Sons; Marc Hughes and his wife Nicole Fortune of Richmond, VT, Daniel Hughes and his wife Cindy of Providence, Rhode Island and Andrew Hughes of Warwick, Rhode Island, she is also survived by one step-sister, Shirley Chapman. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Joseph Hughes and her son Jack Hughes. She was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, After high school she went on to earn a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, which she used throughout her life as an independent artist. She enjoyed her cats, spending time with her grandchildren and children. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to the Addison County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com