(nee Gabrie), Age 74, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, May 21, 2010. Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Charles; loving mother of Mary Beth Duffy-Hewison (Chris), Janet Brown (Craig), Michael (Lisa), David (Dawn), and James (Jackie); proud grandmother of Chandler, Autumn, Riley, Cameron, Drew, Richard, Mitchell, David, Sydnie, and James; and sister of Dennis (Virginia) and the late Burt (Jean). Shirley was a beacon of the brightest light, an everyday angel who touched countless lives and was loved by everyone. Active in her church and a fortress of faith, Shirley gave herself unconditionally to her family and friends, and loved her grand-dogs Tanky, Shelby, Smokey and her cat Gabriel. Shirley also loved dancing and specialized in Hungarian cooking. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Instate Tuesday, 9:30 AM until the funeral liturgy at 10:00 AM at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 25225 Code Rd., Southfield.
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Donations to American Cancer Society
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or Michigan Humane Society.
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