Passed away on May 12, 2023 at the age of 93.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband of 72 years, F. Richard Frew. She leaves behind sons, Thomas (Anne) Frew and Jeffrey (Marie) Frew; grandchildren, Hanna (Chris) Erion, Matt (Victoria) Frew, and Lindsey (Aaron) Weaver; great-grandchildren, Cameron Carlsen, Grayson Erion, Annabelle Erion, Colton Erion, Jillian Weaver, Katherine Erion, Brynn Weaver, Maddox Frew, and Alexis Frew. Shirley also leaves behind her sister, Marjorie Maas; lastly, her special feline friend, “Lucy.”
Shirley was a graduate of Rochester Business Institute and a retiree of Churchville Chili Central Schools. Mrs. Frew was best known for her quilting and creativity. In her youth, Shirley was an All-State level clarinet player which resulted in her nickname, “Squeak!” She was active in her church choir and following her grandkids and great-grandkids’ pursuits. In their early retirement years, Dick and Shirley traveled North America far and wide in their RV.
A visitation will be held Monday, May 22, from 5-7 pm at Walker Brothers Funeral Home (21 S Main St. Churchville, NY 14428). A funeral service will be held Tuesday May 23, at 10 AM also at the Funeral Home in Churchville. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Churchville Fire Dept (24 Washington St. Churchville, NY 14428).
