James Shirley Obituary

We bid farewell to James Shirley of Rowley, Massachusetts, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 2, 2024 at the age of 82. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Shirley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Shirley and Mary Shirley (Reynolds); his sister Sarah "Sally" Laurie; and his brothers-in-law, Rod Corlew and Roger Alley.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Shirley (Croughwell); his children, Eric Shirley (Stephanie) of Belmont, NH, Leanne Palmer (Dave) of Topsfield, Chrisanne Shirley (Mike Schmidt) of Haverhill, Marianne Masterson (Kevin) of Woburn and Tim Shirley (Nicole Birmingham) of Bradford; his grandchildren, Hannah, Nate, Julia, Olivia, Nora, Nicky, Caroline and Ryan; and his sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Corlew of California and Patricia Alley of Beverly.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 7th 2024 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home (157 Maple St, Lynn, MA 01904). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 7th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Crazy Horse Memorial, http://www.donate.crazyhorsememorial.org., or to the American Stroke Association, http://www.stroke.org.