A resident of Wellesley, MA for 53 years and most recently of Lincoln, MA, she is a graduate of Lasell Junior College and Boston University, with a BA degree in English.
An avid gardener, she spent 20+ years creating and building the flower and rock gardens that surrounded the house she designed with her beloved late husband, Melvin.
In her later years, she and Mel traveled the world visiting China, Europe, Russia, Israel, Alaska and Hawaii.
She leaves her daughter Robin and son-in-law Eric Cole of Holliston MA; Cyndi and son-in-law Edward Kotzen of Pepperell, MA; granddaughters Elana and her husband Jason Pink of Newton, MA; and Gabrielle Cole of Brighton, MA; niece Judy and her husband Avi Arazi of Newton, MA; nieces Reesa, Livia, and Ellie Richman of Israel, and nephews Juda Richman of Israel, and Steven and Rhonda Gabovitch of Sharon.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd, Wayland, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to: Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA 02481. www.tbewellesley.org/support-tbe/
Services under the direction of Stanetsky Memorial Chapels.
www.stanetskybrookline.com
