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Shirley E. Buckley

By T.J. Woodward

Shirley E. Buckley, 87, of Batavia passed away on Monday March 23, 2015 at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born October 31, 1927 in Batavia, New York to the late Gordon (Hilda Barnes) McConnell. She is preceded in death by her brother George McConnell and son-in-law Craig Hale.

Shirley was the Office Manager for Dr. Trifthauser. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, the St. Jerome Guild as well as being a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Shirley worked on the Election Boards. She was an avid golfer and was very proud to record a hole in one on the 7th hole at Terry Hills Golf Course.

She is survived by her loving husband J.Robert Buckley of Batavia; children Constance (Floyd) Duesler of TX., Mary Hale of Batavia, John (Sharon) Buckley of TX., Dennis (Louise) Buckley of Batavia, Tim (Mary Jo) Buckley of Batavia, James (Sue) Buckley of Batavia, Joseph Buckley of Batavia; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday March 26, 2015 from 4 - 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday March 27, 2015 at Ascension Parish 15 Sumner Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ascension Parish Altar & Rosary Society 15 Sumner Street Batavia, New York 14020 or St. Jerome Hospital Guild 16 Bank Street Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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