Mary Shirvis' Obituary
Shirvis, Mary Rosamond Hunt, age 90 of Largo, FL died peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond, and by their eldest son, Raymond “Sonny”, her sister Barbara and her parents Norma and Benjamin. She is survived by her children Barbara (Stephen), Steven (Adline), and Richard (Etsuko), daughter-in-law Brenda, her three grandchildren Benjamin, Zachary, and Leilani, and many nieces and nephews.
A Florida resident since 1957, Mary was born in Waban, MA. Having built her treasured family with unwavering love and dedication, she is remembered by each as generous, practical, kind and patient, with a quick wit and a hearty laugh. Mary derived great joy from music, history and gardening. A private memorial service will be held at a future date.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Mary’s name, or any of her favorite charities: Clearwater Salvation Army, The Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
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