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Cheryl Shirley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2018.

Cheryl Czarnaty Shirley, 48, wife of Kevin Shirley, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully with family at her side after a long battle with leukemia. Cheryl was a dedicated, focused, and fun loving person who touched the lives of anyone she came into contact with. Cheryl would do anything once (even skydive), however what she loved the most was boating, cooking, going to the gym, reading, visiting Disney as well as family in Florida, trips to St. Martin, spending time with her daschunds, and exploring great wineries and restaurants with family and friends. Cheryl was also very career oriented. After graduating Bentley University in 1991 with a Bachelor in accounting, she began her career at CIGNA; through multiple promotions over nine years at CIGNA, her last position was Manager of Health Plan Financial Operations. Cheryl passed her CPA (on her first attempt) in 2000 and took advantage of this accomplishment to move into the field of not for profit continuing care. She first moved to Duncaster in Bloomfield as Controller and Director of Financial Operations. From there she transitioned to Jefferson House in Newington as Director of Finance and Business Operations. Most recently Cheryl was the Chief Financial Officer of Mary Wade Home in Fairhaven. In addition, she was the President of the Association of Long Term Care Financial Managers. Cheryl was predeceased by her grandparents and her father Frederick J Czarnaty. Beside her husband Kevin, she leaves her mother, Laura Czarnaty of Englewood, FL, her sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Mark Mecca of Port Charlotte, FL, her aunt and uncle, Jo Ann and Brian Thomas of Port Charlotte, FL, aunt and uncle, Patricia and Bob Di Donno of Punta Gorda, FL, and her aunt, Shirley Lucas of Newington. From husband Kevin's side, Cheryl is also survived by his parents Maureen and Edgar Shirley of Wethersfield, sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Scott King of Newington, sister, Lisa Fisher, and her twin daughters Kelsey and Morgan of Vernon, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides. Funeral services for Cheryl will be Friday, September 28th, DIRECTLY at Sacred Heart Church, 158 Broad St., New Britain, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery following mass. Family and friends may call at the NEWINGTON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 20 Bonair Ave, Newington, on Thursday, September 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Donations can be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT. 06405. To share a memory with Cheryl's family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.

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September 19, 2022

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Karen paul

I will never forget Cheryl...she was a kind boss, a wonderful person with a fun personality,,,rest with angels

September 19, 2020

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Karen paul

She was the best boss and mentor I ever had as well as being one of the nicest happiest most fun loving person I ever met. Cheryl you are fondly remembered

September 30, 2018

Dear Kevin and family,
We send our prayers and deepest sympathy to you for your loss. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time and always.
Linda and Frank Bauer
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September 28, 2018

Karen Paul

I had the pleasure of working with Cheryl years ago at Duncaster. She was a wonderful, kind, fun loving person who will surely be missed by all of us who were blessed to have known her..

September 28, 2018

K DaSilva

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find much needed comfort from family and friends during this most difficult time.

September 27, 2018

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September 27, 2018

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September 27, 2018

Vicki Dorothy

To Kevin and to Cheryl's family. Our heart's and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We were very sad to hear of Cheryls passing. She fought hard and is with the angels now. We send out all our deepest sympathies to you. Love Vicki and Paul Dorothy

September 27, 2018

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Michael & MJ Lamelin

So sorry for your loss. May the love of your family and all your friends help to comfort you at this time.

September 25, 2018

Maritza DeFlorio

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 25, 2018

The Shirley Family have my deepest sympathy. Philippines 4:6,7 says that God has the peace that excel all thought and guards the heart, may that peace be with your family during this difficult time.

September 25, 2018

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With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

September 24, 2018

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September 24, 2018

Dale Shores

For your loss.May God provide tender comfort through his word the Bible during this most difficult time. 2 Cor.3-4,

September 24, 2018

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September 24, 2018

Sue Gilot

Dearest Kevin and Family, I knew Cheryl from the Marina and every time I saw her she was smiling, even when she wasn't feeling her best. I will always remember her smile was as bright as the sun. May your wonderful memories of Cheryl bring you comfort during this time of sorrow and remember her smile for it will light up the darkness. God Bless

September 24, 2018

Shirley Stager

Although I didn't know Cheryl well I could tell she was a fun loving person. My prayers go out to her family and all her friends .

September 24, 2018

Michele Hayes

RIP, my gym buddy and "hard-hittin' New Britain" friend. You lived a beautiful life full of love and happiness, and, left all that knew you with countless memories to keep in our hearts. Sleep with the angels. I'll miss you...

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