James L. Shirey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James L. Shirey of Hillsdale, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas Shirey and Grace Shirey (Root); his former life partner Kathryn Welker; his wife Kathy Shirey; and his siblings, Eleanore Meyers (Leroy), Thomas Shirey (Dorothy) and Donald Shirey.

He is survived by : his children, Jamie Bauerly (Richard) of Hillsdale, Sherrie Abrams (John) of Hillsdale, Mark Shirey (Erica) of Saugatuck and Matthew Shirey (Melinda) of Hudson; his grandchildren, Eric Hepker, Ashley Kunkel (Keith), Adam Bauerly (Rebecca), Abbey LoPresto (Matt), Mya, Emma Shirey, Jessica Haywood, Sophie, Phoebe, Sam and Danny Maddox; and also Laurie Hayes Shirey of Naples, Florida.. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pittsford First Congregational Church or Elara Caring Hospice.