Shirley was born on March 29, 1923 in Worcester, MA to Ralph and Eva (Sweet) Jacobs. Shirley was a graduate of Worcester Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing, where she began her lifelong nursing career.
Shirley was a member of the Eastham United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir; she also enjoyed gardening and her cat Holly.
Shirley is survived by a niece, Bonnie Benton of MD, nephews Jeffrey and Brian Jacobs both of FL, and Peter O’Connell of CT; as well as several great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday March 21, 2013 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Nickerson Funeral Home 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans MA 02653. A Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 PM in the funeral home with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery, Eastham.
Memorial Donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to The Eastham Rescue Squad 2520 State Highway Eastham, MA 02642; or to The Brewster Animal Rescue League, 3981 Route 6A, Brewster, MA 02631. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
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