Shirley Zalkind Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Zalkind of Amherst, Massachusetts, who departed this world on February 28, 2026 at the age of 101. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Zalkind to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Shirley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Morris Wolfson and Esther Wolfson (Steele); her son Robert; and her husband Hal (Hal). She is survived by: her daughter Nina Tetenbaum (Zalkind); her son-in-law Donald Tetenbaum; and her grandsons, Joshua Tetenbaum and Noah Tetenbaum. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
Donations may be made in Shirley's memory to New England Public Media.
