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WATERFORD –
Shirley M. Silvernail, 79, of Waterford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Shirley was born in Swanton, VT to the late Raymond D. and Mary (Lapan) St. Andrew.
She was employed for ten years with Accent Health, of Troy, NY as a home health aide, retiring in 2000.
Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Ronald J. Silvernail. She is survived by cousins, and also leaves behind to mourn her loss many close friends, as well as her dear cat Bella.
Prayers will be offered at graveside, at 11 o'clock on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterford, NY. All are welcomed.
A special thank you to the Hospice Inn staff for their kindness, care and concern for Shirley.
Shirley was known to be very giving to others, especially the ASPCA, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. If you wish to honor her giving nature, please consider a donation to one of the charities that meant so much to Shirley.
Arrangements by Riverview Funeral Home, Inc., 218 2nd Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Shirley may be shared online at: TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joann Guertin
February 27, 2025
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Sarah Sprague
February 26, 2025
Damn Shirl, life flew by ... thank you for taking in Bella and giving her the best life, with the most love, for the last 15 years. I never met anyone who could rock that blue eyeshadow like you! We will miss you. I hope heaven is as beautiful as you imagined, we love you.
C. Brady
February 26, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Family. Keeping the family in my prayers
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