Nancy Shirley Obituary (1937 - 2023)

Nancy was a graduate of Ste. Chretienne Academy and Mount Ida College. She was married to John C. Shirley for 54 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Andrea Shirley and Kathryn "Kat" (Corey McEntyre) Larsen. Nancy was a long time resident in the historic district of Salem, Massachusetts and retiring in the historic district of Portland, Maine. Nancy's early years were spent pursuing her passion as a teaching assistant in special education. Years later serving as a fine jewelry consultant. Nancy’s love of people and volunteerism continued at the House of Seven Gables and helping those individuals needing support in the cancer community as a 40 year breast cancer survivor. Her love of travel, dance, laughter, gardening, coffee and tea, and being with family and friends filled her life with joy. Nancy was celebrated in Memoriam at a private family service on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home in Portland, Maine. Donations in Nancy's memory can be made to St. Jude Hospital and the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. https://www.stjude.org/ https://www.crcofwm.org/