Shirley Early's obituary , Passed away on November 21, 2025 in Edgewater, Maryland

Shirley Early

November 10, 1931 - November 21, 2025 (94 years old)

Edgewater, Maryland

Shirley Early's obituary , Passed away on November 21, 2025 in Edgewater, Maryland

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George P. Kalas Funeral Home

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Shirley Early

November 10, 1931 - November 21, 2025 (94 years old)

Edgewater, Maryland

Shirley Early Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Early of Edgewater, Maryland, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Dowse and Ivy Dowse; her husband John Early; her son Stephen Early; and her brother Raymond Dowse.

She is survived by: her children, Jeffery Early (Denise) and Virgina Walter (Fred); her grandchildren, Kerrie Brown (Mike), April Saavedra (Eric) and Timothy Walter; her great grandchildren, Stephen Kyle Stout (Grace), Giuliana Cobham (Victor) and Damian Wesley Cobham; her great great grandchildren, Nathalia Baires and Laila Baires; and her sister June Woodward. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in her honor (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online here (https://www.stjude.org)).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George P. Kalas Funeral Home



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Nov 30

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Nov 30

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12:00 PM

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