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Barbara Shirley Obituary

Barbara C. (Gregg) Shirley - of Marshfield, formerly of Louisville, KY. Age 84. November 8, 2008 at home. Beloved wife of Rev. Dr. Riley P. Shirley and the loving mother of Stephen R. of Acton and Frank G. of Norwell. Loving grandmother of JJ, Gregg, Nicole, Emerald, Jarrod and Jack. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. in the Church Hill United Methodist Church, 634 River St., Norwell, MA. 02061. Visiting hours at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center. Interment V.A. Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the Halifax Congregational Church Building Fund, 503 Plymouth St., Halifax, MA 02338. Graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College. Retired English Teacher. For an online guestbook, please visit

www.mcnamara-sparrell.com

McNamara-Sparrell

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Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell

781-383-0200

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 11, 2008.

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LISA LEE

November 13, 2008

DEAR FRANK,
WE ARE SO SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. PLEASE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR DAD AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU ALL.
SINCERELY,

LISA AND ROSE

Jean Jakab

November 11, 2008

Dear Unk and Steve and Frank,
One of my very best Aunts--I will miss her so. She was a true lady and a kind person. We are less for her leaving. God bless you all.
Jean and Steve

Helen Hafer

November 10, 2008

Dear Riley & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you have my deepest sympathy. I am down in Florida right now but will be praying for you!
Love, Helen

Claire Engrassia

November 10, 2008

Frank and I are very sorry to learn of Barbara's. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Kevin Miller

November 10, 2008

Frank, Beth, Greg, Nicole, Emerald, and Jarrod,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. As I have never lost a relative so close to me, I personally cannot say I know how you feel. But I can say that I offer my most sincerest condolences to you and the rest of the Shirley Family.

See You all Soon,
Kevin Miller

Carla Ganter

November 10, 2008

Rev.....so sorry to hear about Barbara.....


Carla - Parkway United Methodist Church - Milton

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