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Greene - Marion "Freddie" Shapley Beach, 85, of Greene, who was born in Hudson, NY, passed away on January 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Freddie was predeceased by her son, Merritt A. Shapley Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Kim (Mark) Hare and Gale (fiancé Bill Bevilacqua) O'Connor; daughter-in-law Pam Shapley (fiancé Ashley Steele); grandsons, Aaron O'Connor, Jared (Britt) O'Connor, Ryan Hare, Sean (fiancée Claire Masten) Hare, Cody (Melissa) Shapley, Devin (Andrea) Shapley; great-grandchildren, Reed Shapley and Evelyn Shapley; special friend, Shelley Doyle; sister by another mother, Anneliese Shapley (Frank Smith) and her cat "Patches," a dear and constant companion. Marion had a long and selfless career of service to people in Chenango and Broome Counties. She worked for Opportunities for Chenango, the Peoplemobile Project, the Drug Abuse Council (Norwich), New Horizons and the Addiction Center of Broome County. Freddie was a highly regarded addiction counselor who saved many lives over many years. In her spare time, she also doubled as "Tulips the Clown," performing for free at children's parties and family gatherings. She will be missed by a large extended family and many friends. She was an active member of the Zion Episcopal Church in Greene for over 50 years. A celebration of life will be held 1:00PM Saturday, January 11 at Zion Episcopal Church, 10 North Chenango Street, Greene. Her funeral will follow at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marion's name can be made to Rescue Mission, 56-58 Whitney Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13901 or Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KA 66675-8516 or Zion Episcopal Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, NY 13778 and condolences can be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com.
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January 15, 2020
We are so sorry of your loss. I wished I could have made it to the celebration of her. She was a great lady. I know Bob and I both think a lot of her. She will be missed. ❤Nancy &Bob Nowalk.
January 9, 2020
Freddie and I were friends in high school and regulars every Sunday at church. So sorry she had to go through so much. We'll miss her!
Isabelle and Phil Martin
Linda Kunz
January 8, 2020
I never met you Freddie, but your daughter, Kim, is a dear friend of mine. She is a strong and giving woman like you were. You did a good job raising her!
Linda Kunz
January 8, 2020
I never met you Freddie, but your daughter, Kim, is a dear friend of mine. She's a strong and giving woman like you were. You did a good job raising her!
Wixie Skellett
January 8, 2020
I am one of thoes people Freddie.loved with her tough love. And she saved my life and the lives of hundreds of others with her tough love. I was blessed to have known her and to call her my friend.
Rest in peace dear woman, you deserve it
My thoughts and prayers are with all who have loved her.
January 7, 2020
Dear Gale,
Sending prayers and heart felt sympathy.
Your friend,
Robert Galarneau
Diane Hiller
January 7, 2020
God bless. Thank you for making a difference.
John Griffin
January 7, 2020
Freddie helped countless people in the community with her straight forward no-nonsense type of caring. She was tough because the mission demanded it, but understanding because that's who she was. Freddie will be missed.
Cynthia Newton
January 7, 2020
Freddie, I have many fond memories of you. Rest in peace.
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