Shirley Ann Donovan Mulvaney – October 15, 2019

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Conesus, NY:  9/5/1929 – 10/15/2019.  Shirley passed peacefully at home on October 15, 2019 surrounded by loving family.  We had recently celebrated her 90th birthday.

She is predeceased by husband Daniel Raymond Mulvaney in 2007, her parents Vincent and Helen Rosebrugh Donovan, her sister Sarah “Aunt Sally” Pifer, special nephews Jack Allen, Mike Mulvaney and special niece Nancy Pifer.

She is survived by her children; Marie (John) Henry of Lakeville, Ruthie (Fred) Nettnin of FL, Becky (Joe Zawadzki) Nau of Conesus/FL, Carol (Stephen) Nichols of Conesus, Margaret (Floyd) Watkins of Livonia, Daniel (Nancy) Mulvaney of Conesus, Laura (Ken) Schoonover of Conesus, and Robert (Bobbie Jo) Mulvaney of Livonia.

Grandchildren; Michelle Henry, Jen (Shane) Treuthart, Sheryl Henry (Omar Rios), John “JD” Henry (Christy Gfeller), Candy (Curtis) Gilley, Amy (Chris) Parsels, Mark (Melissa) Nau, Eric (Jesi) Nau, Josh (Sandra) Nichols, Dan (Shari) Nichols, Christopher “CJ” (Stephanie Kilsdonk)  Nichols, Sharon (John) Autry, Tory (Byron) Danis, Jessica (Zach) Eason, Kirstin Mulvaney, Don (Stephanie) Hosie, Sean (Hannah) Schoonover, Seth Schoonover (MacKenzie Derleth), Makenna Mulvaney, Matthew Mulvaney, and Madelyn Mulvaney.

Great-grandchildren; Alex, Adam, and Abby Abrey, Nick and Bailey Treuthart, Jack, Luke, and Lydia Henry, Madelyn Roome, Justin Gilley, Austin (Nancy) Gilley, Kaylee Parsels (Jordan Werthington), Sierra Parsels, Cameron Parsels, Benjamin Nau, Maeli and Liam Nau, Zoe and Gianna Nichols, AJ, Aidan, Ean, Kieran, Evan, Conlan, and Aislynn Nichols, Tyler Nichols, Eliana and Isaiah Autry, Kinley and Korbin Eason.

Great-great grandchildren;  Tony, Manny, and Danny Gilley.  Special niece and nephew MaryLee Pifer and Sam Pifer and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Shirley graduated from Geneseo Central School and Rochester Business Institute.  She worked at Fanny Farmer Candy after graduation.  She met Dan at the rehearsal for her cousin Jean’s wedding to Dan’s brother Dick.  They married in September 1950 and raised 8 children on the Farm.  After Dan lost his arm in a farm accident 60 years ago life changed.  He went to work at Industry and mom returned to the workforce when Bob started school.  She was hired by Chet Haak to work at the Security Trust bank in Livonia.  When she retired from there she went to work at Livonia Central school to handle Student Activities funds.

She was also involved with St. William’s Rosary Altar Society, St Matthew’s Martha Ministry, Greeter and Eucharistic adoration, Conesus Democrats, Livingston County Democrats, Ganeasous History Keepers, and Cemetary Association.

She loved going to lunch with the Senior Citizens, the LCS retirees, the Geneseo girls, and especially with her cousins Kay and Bob and families.

Family and friends may call on Friday, October 18th, from 4-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral home, 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia.  Shirley’s Funeral Mass will be held at 9AM on Saturday, October 19th, at St. Matthew Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia.  Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion in Conesus.  Memorials can be made to St. Matthew Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487, Conesus Fire Department, PO Box 216, Conesus, NY 14435 or the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post 1779, PO Box 155, Conesus, NY 14435.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

 

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55 thoughts on “Shirley Ann Donovan Mulvaney – October 15, 2019”

  1. We are so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a very kind and giving
    person. She will be greatly missed and our prayers are with all of
    you at this difficult time.
    Roger Fugle and Norma Fuller

  2. Thoughts and prayers to the Mulvaney Family. Your mom was such a wonderful person to all. Many fond memories of her and your dad talking with me over the years! Still can’t figure out how she always knew what the crew was really up to!
    All My Best –

  3. Shirley was such an inspiration to us all! So sweet, kind, with the brightest smile.
    So very sorry for your loss. God Bless

  4. A lovely lady who has joined her beloved husband. She will be missed!!!! Love and prayers to her beautiful family!!!!!

  5. Sorry for your lost you mom was a sweet and loving person she will be truly missed

  6. Shirley was truly the very best of us. The most beautiful smile, the kindest soul. We will not see the likes of her again this side of heaven. My sincere sympathy to all her dear family.

  7. You always could count on a smile and a hello when you walked into the bank. A sweet sweet lady.
    My condolences to the Mulvaney families.

  8. Sorry for your loss. What an amazing family and life she had. Marie, I always looked forward to seeing you mom at mass when I came home. Her smile lit up a room. Heartfelt sympathy.

  9. Ruthie and family
    Your mother was always there no matter what ever the issue – she always welcome everyone to the community with her smile. Now she will watch over all from up above.
    Alice Dunn

  10. Shirley was a wonderful lady. She has been a great inspiration in the lives of her sister Sally’s children’s lives.

  11. Deepest sympathies to all family, friends, and schoolmates. This is never an easy time. Know that you are all held in the healing light of God.

  14. Please Accept our condolences. Shirley was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. She and my Mom were friends. I am hopeful they have already met up. Shirley’s smile matched her personality. Great lady.

  15. So sorry to hear of your loss. Always enjoyed talking with her. Our condolences to the family.

    Don and Bev Richards

  17. God Bless all of your family. I have had the privilege of knowing Shirley during my more than 50 years of living here in Livonia. What a lovely person and a Blessing to our community. An instant, infectious smile, willingness to roll up her sleeves and get involved. She will be missed by so many.

  18. My sincere condolences to the Mulvaney family. Shirley was a special lady. I am grateful we had a chance to chat at my mother’s 90th birthday. You and Elinor were more than just cousins, you were friends. Rest in peace Shirley.

  21. Bobby- I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers and fond memories of your mom help comfort you.

  22. A soul that reached out to all.
    A kinder person you can not find.
    Always a joy to see.
    How proud you must be to have a Mother such as she.

  23. She was the best! My sympathy to her entire family! She & Dan were a wonderful couple! I am blessed to have known them!

  24. We were all so blessed to know Shirley. She was always smiling and always took the time to ask how you were doing and truly cared. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the whole family

  26. We were all so blessed to know Shirley. She was always smiling and always took the time to ask how you were doing and truly cared. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the whole family

  27. I’m so so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of growing up with all of you kids on the farm. The sleep overs playing baseball helping with the chores. Shirley was a special lady and will be missed greatly. I love you guys.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom and dad are together again now. There up there with my folks having fun. I know I’m in nc but if there is anything I can do please let me know.

  28. Our family always loved all of the Mulvaneys. Being old myself, I remember Shirley (and Dan, of course) when she was a young woman, just starting a family. Although I moved away and only came back home periodically, she always greeted me so warmly. And with smiles, of course. She and Dan hold a special place in my heart. May you all take comfort in the fullness of her life and in all that she gave to others.

  29. So sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers to all her family, may your memories help you threw this difficult time

  30. Prayers to the family, so sorry for your loss, let your precious memories help you get threw this difficult time. Thinking of all of you

  31. She was a ray of sunshine. My deepest sympathies to you, the Mulvaney family. I don’t believe I ever saw her without a smile on her face. I know she is happy to be with your dad now. Sending hugs and smiles the Irish eyes kind.

  33. Bob and Bobby jo sorry for your loss if there is anything I can do please Tex me and let me know. Linda Carney

  34. So sorry to hear this. Shirley was such a nice person! My deepest sympathy to all of her family.

  35. My condolences to the entire family. You are all in my prayers.
    Mrs Rogers
    Stagg School of Excellence (Chicago)
    Ms Mulvaney

  36. I am so sorry for your loss!! Amy shared with me about her grandma, thankful she could be there to celebrate her birthday! Prayers for all!!

  37. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was very kind to me when I was new to the community. She invited me to join the Garden Club at St. William’s Church. I will remember her fondly when those peonies she gave me (from her garden!) bloom every spring.

  39. My Deepest Sympathy to the Mulvaney family. Mothers are special…she was extra special to us all as kids. Sincere thoughts and prayers for you all.

  40. Wonderful Lady, so good to us all. So sorry to my family for their loss. Sending hugs and prayers!

  41. Shirley will really be missed by the whole community. What a lovely lady, with the most beautiful smile. My condolences to all.

  42. I am so sad to learn of Shirley’s psssing. She was always there for whoever needed help. The whole community of Livonia and Livonia will not be the same without her lovely smile and caring way.

  43. So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of her in the Conesus community where I grew up, but especially as “The Avon Lady”.

  46. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Shirley was a special lady in my life, always remember her smile and kind ways!

  47. A more dear soul never walked the earth. A high point in my career at Livonia was getting to know Dan and Shirley Mulvaney and in turn, their families. My deepest sympathies to all of them. They both were the heart of the Livonia Community.

  48. So sorry for your loss. She was such a great lady. She will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

  49. My sincere condolences to the Mulvaney Family. Your Mom was the nicest lady, always smiling and willing to help anyone! God Bless You Shirley!

  50. So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. She brought a bright smile to all she met. Love you all.

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