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Shelley Draper Obituary
MALDEN, Mass. - Shelley McIntyre Draper, a native of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Forestdale Park Assisted Living in Malden, Massachusetts, on Feb. 28, 2024, at the age of 74.
Shelley was born in Auburn, Indiana, one of three children of the late James McIntyre and Joyce (Wiley) McIntyre McLendon.
She graduated from Auburn High School in 1967. Shelley went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Wellesley College and her J.D. from Boston College School of Law.
After being raised in Auburn and going off to college and law school, Shelley found and adopted Melrose, Massachusetts, as her home away from home. She put down roots and developed many connections and lifelong friends over her 40 years being a member of the community.
Shelley practiced law in Boston for more than years. Her greatest joy was helping others. She was a brilliant attorney who generously gave her time and expertise to community causes and some of our most vulnerable neighbors. She also served as a legal advocate for children in the foster care system and those who needed additional services and support.
She was preceded in death by her father, James McIntyre; and her mother, Joyce Wiley McIntyre McLendon.
She is survived by brothers, James McIntyre and his wife, Wendy, of Brookhaven, Georgia, and William McIntyre and his wife, Kelly, of Stuart, Florida. She was the "cool" aunt to her loving nieces and nephews, Kristen, Katie, Casey, Jamie and Alex.
Shelley loved to open her home in Melrose, Massachusetts, and her cabin on Sebago Lake, Maine, to them and their friends, where they enjoyed spending time with her and making great memories. She is also survived by nine grandnieces and grandnephews.
Shelley is deeply missed, but lovingly remembered by her friends and family.
A service was held in Melrose, Massachusetts, in April.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 10-11 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m., at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn, Indiana.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.
Memorial donations may be given in memory of Shelley to the ACD Museum.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com.
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Carole (Thomas) Baynes
June 17, 2024
Shelley was my classmate in school and a good friend. We had so much fun ! It kind of made the rest of life dull. I am so sorry about her passing. I have so many good memories of her.
Anita Sanborn
June 15, 2024
I grew up with Shelley on Crooked Lake in the summers. We shared a love of reading and making up elaborate stories under the trees. I was in her wedding to Paul but sadly lost touch over the years. I´m glad she did so much good in her life. Anita Sanborn
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