Michael D. Shumway

He was born on December 6, 1934 to the late Victor and Theresa Shumway in Springfield, MA. Michael graduated from Classical High School and served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He married the late Mary (Talmadge) Shumway in 1959 and they lived together in Springfield, MA before relocating to Eastham in 2006.

Michael was a Springfield Police officer from 1964 through 1986 and received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice in 1980. In 1993 he became a Deputy U.S. Marshal and worked as a Court Security Officer for the United States Marshals Service.

Michael lived a life dedicated to helping and protecting others starting with always being there for his family no matter what, and that character was a driving force throughout his career in law enforcement. He always stood strong for what he believed was right and was an advocate and a hero to those who needed him most. Those who knew him best knew that he was larger than life and he will be sorely missed by all.

Michael is predeceased by his wife, Mary who passed away in January 2022. He is survived by his loving children AnneMarie Griffin, Mark Shumway, Lisa Jaycox, Mary Beth Shumway, Kara Risk and Michael G. Shumway. Michael had nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He is also predeceased by his sisters Mary, Blanche, Flora and his brothers John, Buddy, and Richard, and his grandson James M. Kemple..

Those who would like to pay respects to Michael and/or his recently deceased wife, Mary are welcome to attend visiting hours held at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, MA on August 26, 2022 from 11:00am - 1:00pm, followed by a full military burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at 1:30pm. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com