Shirley Joan (Connelly) White
Shirley and Robert married on November 5th, 1960, and together they had four children Eric, Andy, Matt and Sara. The family lived in Watertown and N. Syracuse, NY before settling in Boonville, NY in 1969 where Robert joined the surveying business of LaFave & Huntley, known today as LaFave, White & McGivern. While raising a family in Boonville, Shirley worked as an RN at Sunset Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for 20 years, retiring in 1992. While working at Sunset, she forged many friendships which carried over into her retirement years. After retirement, Shirley was a hospice volunteer for 10 years.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband Robert (August 9th, 2021), her only sister Helen (Connelly) Doris, and five brothers: Jim, Jack, Gerard (Gerry), Clare, and Frank Connelly. She is survived by her four children: Eric (Cherylee) White of Larkspur, Colorado, Andrew (Camille) White of Vienna, New York, Matthew (Wendy) White of Canastota, NY and Sara Stallworth of Middle River, Maryland; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Per Shirley's wishes, there will be no visitation; a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held with family at St. Martin Catholic Church, 7108 North Street, Port Leyden, NY at a later date.
Memorial Donations on Shirley's behalf can be made to a charity of your choice or to St. Martin Catholic Church, 7108 North Street, Port Leyden, NY 13433. Mills Funeral Home, Boonville is entrusted with the arrangements. For an online message of sympathy please go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.