1923
2014
CANASTOTA >> Shirley A. Post, 91, of 3028 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility.
She was born on March 2, 1923, in Canastota, a daughter of Fred, Sr. and Clarena Munderback Gustin.
Shirley lived in the Canastota area most of her life, attending the Canastota schools.
She was a devoted, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Shirley enjoyed crocheting, baking, painting, camping, and spending time with her family.
She married the love of her life, Baker J. Post, on Dec. 21, 1941, in Canastota. They celebrated 71 years of marriage, before Baker passed away on July 4, 2012.
Surviving are: a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lori Post of Canastota; two daughters and a son-in-law, Dawn Post, and Sharon and Thomas Skinner, all of Canastota; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rolland and Donna Gustin of Canastota, and Allen and Frances Gustin of Baldwinsville; one sister, Beverly Dupre of Canastota; one sister-in-law, Joyce Gustin of Canastota; five grandchildren, Michele and Richard Browell, Michael and Amanda Funari, Toby Klish and Jessica Meyers, Kyle Post, and Beth and Greg Painter; ten great-grandchildren, Jessica Hofmeister, Lucretia Funari, Mackenzie Funari, Mickelle Funari, Zachary Funari, Nevaeh Whipple, Lavella Whipple, Cara Klish, Tyler Twiss, and Austin Klish; two great great-granddaughters, Kenzlie and Lillian; as well as several nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by a grandson, John T. Post; and three brothers, Richard Gustin, Lee Gustin, and Fred Gustin, Jr.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. The Rev. Mick Keville, pastor of Crossroads Community Church, North Chittenango, will officiate. Burial will be in Lenox Rural Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours will be held on Monday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. In her memory, contributions may be made to Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Inc., P.O. Box 382, Canastota, N.Y. 13032, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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Sharon and family,
So sorry for your loss. I remember your mother as a truly nice person and always enjoyed chatting with her whenever we met. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Ann & Cliff Miller
August 3, 2014
Sorry to hear of her passing . She is a great lady . Will miss seeing her at ECF when I go see my mom . :(
Bonnie Hess - Malek
July 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss; she was so generous and giving. She will be missed.
Pauline Smith, Val and Linda.
July 27, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear of your mom passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug and Johanna Hawkins
July 27, 2014
Our deepest condolences to your family.
Butch and Dawn McCollum
July 26, 2014
So sorry to see of your moms passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Dennis & Donna Pynn
July 26, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lori Jackson
July 25, 2014
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