Shirley Moore

Obituary for Shirley M. Moore (Denish)

Shirley M. Moore, age 97, filled with spirit and love, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family whom she cherished deeply. Born to Lawrence Denish and Marie (Green) Denish. Shirley was a devoted wife to the late Ebben Moore for 54 years. Sister of Catherine Gibbons of Everett, Harold Mayo Sr. of Everett and the late Richard Mayo Sr. and Lawrence Denish Sr.

In her early years, Shirley worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company before later becoming a homemaker and raising her two children. Later in life, Shirley traveled the world with her beloved sister, Catherine Gibbons of Everett MA, creating lasting memories and adventures. She was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Emblem Club, and the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett, Massachusetts.

Shirley is survived by her children, Peggy Moore of Weymouth MA; Jim Moore and daughter-in-law, Joan Moore of Atkinson NH. She leaves behind her 5 grandchildren: Jenna Callahan and her husband Kevin; Matthew Moore; Leslie Moore and her fiancé, Mathew Head; Greg Moore; and Rachel Moore. Shirley also adored her two great-grandchildren, Wil and Reece Callahan, as well as her grand fur-babies Oliver and Freeway (who was always on her lap). Her legacy lives on through her family and the love and laughs they shared. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church. Services will be at the Salvatore Rocco Funeral Home in Everett MA.

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