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Shirley Mosher Obituary
August 21, 2025
Shirley Mosher, 87, of Auburn, N.Y., passed away on August 21, 2025, at The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn on July 9, 1938, Shirley was the daughter of the late Erle and Lura Durnford Townsend. She was previously employed as the comptroller at Sam Dell in Syracuse, N.Y. Shirley was an avid bowler and participated in many leagues. In addition, she also taught youth bowling at the Polish Falcons for 10 years. She was a loyal Buffalo Bills fan. Shirley was an animal lover and they equally loved her. She especially loved Scottie dogs. Above all, Shirley cherished her family and the time she spent with them.
Shirley is survived by her children, Daniel (Tammy) Mosher, and Michael (Pamela) Mosher; her siblings, Richard (Joan) Townsend, Harold (Grace) Townsend, Marion (Bill) Mantz; her sister-in-law, Mabel Townsend; and brother-in-law, Richard Kirk; her grandchildren, Jessica, Christopher, Deric, Finley and Declan; three great-grandchildren; her special niece, Tracy DeNardo, who was more like a daughter, along with her husband, Ralph DeNardo; along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Richard Mosher; her siblings, Robert Townsend, Frederick Townsend, Carl Townsend, John Townsend, Florence Kirk and Virginia (William) Binns; and her sisters-in-law, Betty Townsend and Joann Townsend.
Services for Shirley will be held privately for family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
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Charlene Powers
August 24, 2025
Very sad to hear this news. Shirley was my supervisor for several years. I enjoyed working with her. I´m sending her family my sincere condolences
Deborah Binns-Carp
August 23, 2025
Mike and Danny and families, I was sad to hear of your Mom´s passing. I always enjoyed times spent with you boys and your Mom.
I love the picture you chose for her obituary She can now rest in peace with your Dad.
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