Shirley was born in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of George Farnham and Myrtle (Russell) Farnham. She joined the Canadian Air Force before going to business school. She worked as a U.S. secretary her entire life until she retired at the age of 76.
Shirley was predeceased by her brothers Dean, Ronald, and Arlo (MIA) and her sisters Avis, Mona, Eileen, Jean and Edris. She is survived by her brother David, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She had a special affection for her great nephew Dean Farnham, his wife April and their three boys John, Jacob and Lucas.
Instead of flowers please make donations to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco, ME
04015 in Shirley Metheny’s name.
Visitation will be held on Friday February 9th from 9 AM to 11 AM with a service to follow at 11 AM at Nickerson Funeral Home in Chatham. Burial will follow in Peoples Cemetery.
For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
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