Penfield, NY – Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Shirley passed away Wednesday, June27th, at age 84 after complications from a fall. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert; children, Robert Gay (Christina) Grayson of Pittsford, Paula Roberts of Brighton and Carolyn (Jeffrey) Huntress of Pittsford; grandchildren, Benjamin (Holly Vianco) Stevens, Margaret and Peter Grayson, Emma, Patrick and Kathryn Huntress; sister-in-law, Patricia Mueller of Webster. Predeceased by son-in-law, Thomas Roberts Jr.
The only child of Lawrence W. and Lois H. Johnson Shirley grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall H.S. She held many jobs and volunteer positions but most importantly she cherished the time spent with her family. Shirley was a talented homemaker and hostess. She had a gift for creating a warm and welcoming home where she and Bob hosted many parties for family, friends and international guests. Her volunteer work at Monroe Community Hospital and St. John of Rochester forged many special friendships. Over the years, especially in retirement she and Bob enjoyed traveling extensively. She took great interest and pride in the activities and accomplishments of her children and grandchildren and loved nothing more than seeing them and hearing their news.
You are invited to greet Shirley’s family in the Narthex Monday, July 2, 2018 from 11:00-11:45 preceding the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon at St John of Rochester Church ( Fairport ) A reception will follow immediately after Mass. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN. Arrangements entrusted to Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Fairport.