West Springfield, Massachusetts
Edward P. "Nim" Shibley passed away Friday surrounded by his large, loving family. He was born and raised in Agawam and lived in West Springfield since 1957. Nim was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines during World War II with the United States Army Air Corps. He worked in the automobile business and developed, owned and managed a number of residential real estate properties in the Springfield area. Nim was a longtime communicant of St. Anthony Maronite Church. Ed was a man of many interests; in his early years he was an outstanding player for the Agawam Brownies semi-pro football team, he piloted his own plane, enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and he wrote poetry throughout his life. Nim's greatest source of pleasure and pride was his family. Predeceased by his devoted wife C. Julia (Kalill) Shibley in 2001; he leaves his six children and spouses: Edward and Donna Shibley, Rosemary and Mark Pagios, Denise and Matthew Donnellan, William and MaryLynn Shibley, Joseph and Donna Shibley and Kim and Kayce Shibley. He also leaves two brothers Peter and wife Joan Shibley as well as John Shibley, a sister-in-law Edna Shibley, and brother-in-law Paul Kalill and wife Allison; twenty-one treasured grandchildren: Edward and wife Michele, Thomas, Anne and Alex Shibley, Stephen, Allyson, Leah, Mark and Marion Rose Pagios, Matt Donnellan Jr. and wife Samantha, Julie Donnellan, Adam and Brett Shibley, KateLynn and husband T.J. Sweeney, Paul and Mia Shibley, Hannah-Love, Jessica, Kim Jr. and wife Elizabeth, Abigail and Emma Shibley and three cherished great-grandchildren: Grayson, Harper and Amelia. He also leaves his dear companion, Mariko McCullah. Nim's many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family will miss him. Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Anthony Maronite Church for the funeral on Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in West Springfield. Visiting hours will be at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. For more details please visit curranjones.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Anthony Maronite Church or the Richard S. Thomas Jr. Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Anthony Maronite Church, 375 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118.
Denise, Matt and family,
When your loved one becomes a memory, your memories become treasures.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you over the loss of your dad.
Donna Hyland
June 01, 2016
To the Shibley Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Naomi DeChristopher
June 01, 2016
Bill, please accept our condolences in your Father's passing. May you find peace in the many fond memories you and the family have made over the years. Sandra Thorne & Jim Adam
Sandra Thorne
May 31, 2016 | Wilbraham, MA
So sorry to hear the news. I know your Dad and my father had a lot of fun growing up together---just as we all did.
Casey Jones
May 31, 2016 | Glastonbury, CT
Sincerest condolences to the Shibley family
Armand Aliotta
May 31, 2016 | Westfield, MA
Our deepest sympathy to the Shibley family, may he rest in peace and we will miss him dearly.
The Shibley family has been life long friends.
God Bless.
Joe, Jr. & Bernadette Conte
May 31, 2016 | North Myrtle Beach, SC
Ed, Donna and Tom, words could never convey how truly sorry we are over the loss of your beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather. What a remarkable life he lived and what a beautiful legacy and family he leaves behind. May you find strength comfort in each other at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies. Mike and Deb Coyle
Debra Coyle
May 31, 2016 | Pittsfield, MA
Billy and Mary Lynn,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your dad. May happy memories help during this time.
Bob and Arleen Collins
May 31, 2016 | West Springfield, MA
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of our longtime friend "Nim" may he rest in peace and know that we will miss him dearly.
Sandy and Karl
May 31, 2016