Shirley Malia Kirk

September 4, 1938 ~ February 3, 2014
CUMBERLAND - Shirley Malia Kirk, 75, of Cumberland formerly of Falmouth passed away Monday February 3, 2014. Shirley was born September 4, 1938 in Portland a daughter of John M and Gladys M. Malia, Sr. She was a proud 1956 graduate of Portland High School. After High School she worked for the Government Employee Federal Credit Union; Portland Teachers Federal Credit Union as well as several other local credit unions. She was a communicant of St. Pius X Church. Shirley was a member of the Grand Associates of St. Brother Andre'. She volunteered at St. Joseph's Manor and the Salvation Army at Christmas time. Shirley devoted her time to her family and was her grandchildren's best friend. Shirley is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles W. Kirk; her son Charles M. Kirk and his daughters, Libby and Emmy Kirk; her daughter, Carol K. Wallace and husband Andrew and their sons, Alex and Matthew Wallace; her sister Carol A. Malia; her brother John M. Malia and wife Julie; her nephew Patrick Malia, niece Janet Descoteaux and husband David and their children, Dani and John. She will be missed by her grand dog "Flea". Relatives and friends are invited to attend an 11:00 a.m. Saturday Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are being handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Shirley's memory to: St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland, Maine 042103.Online condolences may be expressed below.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the unexpected loss of your wife and Mother. She was a lovely woman and we(I especially) have very fond memories of times spent in her company. She had a great smile and she was so proud of her family. I remember the time I changed her firs name and she said that was fine with her. She will be remembered warmly and with love. Phoebe and Dave
– David and Phoebe Horne
Our deepest sympathy go out to you.
– Jim and Anita Marston