Ann Marie Shirosky

Ann Marie (Single) Shirosky, 67, of South Washington Street, North Attleboro, formerly of Ryder Road, North Attleboro, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at her residence surrounded by the love of her devoted family following an extended illness. She was the wife of Ronald Peter Shirosky to whom she was married on June 26, 1965. Born in Boston, Dec. 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Pauline (Kavanaugh) Single. She was raised and educated in Brockton, where she was a 1960 graduate of Brockton High School. She resided in her native community until moving to North Attleboro in 1985. Mrs. Shirosky was employed by the town of North Attleboro School Department as a special needs school bus driver for many years prior to her retirement in 2005. She attended St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in North Attleboro. Mrs. Shirosky treasured the times spent at the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette in Attleboro. Among her favorite pastimes were crocheting, spending time on the computer and shopping, especially at the Christmas Tree Shop. She will be lovingly remembered for the love she showed her family and the love they returned to her. Her family was of the utmost importance to her. Buttons, her beloved canine companion, was a loyal friend. She was a mother to many of her daughter's friends and her home was always open and welcome to them. She touched every person who came into her life one way or another and always made everyone feel as though they were part of her family. In addition to her Hon of 45 years, she leaves three daughters, Christine Marie Shirosky of North Attleboro, Debra Ann Brogan and her husband John S. Brogan of North Attleboro and Linda Beth Gousie and her husband Brian W. Gousie of Rehoboth; four grandchildren, Veronica Ann Brogan and Madalynne Rose Brogan, both of North Attleboro, and Zachary William Gousie and Joshua Brian Gousie, both of Rehoboth; a brother, Albert Single of Brockton; Richard Betts of Mansfield whom she thought of as a son; and several extended family members and friends. She was the sister of the late William Billy Single. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave. (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call 508-695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis local transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave. (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. Childrens room available during visitation and the funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Ave., North Attleboro, MA 02760, to benefit the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind in honor of her grandson, Zachary. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, 508-695-0200.