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Shirley B. Van Wely

January 21, 2012 By Hans Funeral Home 7 Condolences

In Memorial

DELMAR – Shirley B. Van Wely, 87, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Shirley was a long time resident of Albany and Delmar, and she retired from the New York State Teacher’s Retirement System.

Shirley is survived by her four sons Donald of Springfield, OR, Peter (Abbie) of Fairport, NY, Paul (Debbie) of Albany, and Frank (Claire) of Keene, NH; by her grandchildren Derek, Sean, Neil, Justin, Hannah Rose, Erik, Ester Jo, Charlotte, and Jack Van Wely; and by eight great grandchildren.

The family will hold a private service.  There will be no calling hours.  For those who wish to remember Shirley in a special way, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Diane [ Lan ]

    January 22, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Donnie, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a really sweet lady. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers………….

  2. Louis & Sue DiLillo

    January 22, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Paul and Family

    Paulie: Sue and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your Mom was truly a wonderful person. We will all miss her and will cherish the memories we have of her. We hope you all will find peace knowing that she is with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior in the kingdom of heaven, and that she is smiling down upon you all.

  3. Carol Cornell

    January 22, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Paul, I wanted to express my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother. The few times I was in her presence, she was a very warm and caring woman. You were so good to her, especially the last years of her life.Please always keep those wonderful memories of her in your heart.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

    Carol Cornell

  4. Gary Richter

    January 23, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Paul,
    Lynne and myself wish you & your family our sincerest condolences. Your Mom was a great lady and may she rest in peace. God Bless!

    Gary

  5. Karen (Maleski) Mungari

    January 24, 2012 at 7:50 am

    Pete,

    I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember her as being such a sweet and gentle lady. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

  6. Ronnie & Judi Von Ronne

    January 24, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Paulie,
    We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. She really was a sweet lady. You were her Guardian Angel and now she can be yours. No one could have wished for a better son. Bless you, Ronnie & Judi

  7. Julie and Steve Evans

    February 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Paul,

    We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Hope you are comforted by the wonderful memories of her throughout the years. You took such good care of her. Our prayers are with you and your family.

    Julie & Steve

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