Donald Shirly Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald Shirly of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on August 24, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Otto Shirly and Viola Shirly Michael (Ashley); his brothers, Herman Otto Shirly, Jr. and David H. Shirly; and his son-in-law Donald W. Tucker.
He is survived by: his close friends, Jerry, Jimmy, Art and Santi; his wife Judith A. Shirly; his daughters, Donna T. Farrell (Barry) of Holyoke and Maryanne Peterson (John) of Wilbraham; and his grandchildren, Ashley T. Vanasse (Garrett), Donald W. Tucker, Jr. (Meghan), Julie P. Peterson, James B. Farrell (Colleen) and Margaret E. Palpini (Joe). He is also survived by several loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (https://givenow.bloodcancerunited.org) (Northeast), PO Box 22470, New York, NY 10087-22470, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
