Born in Rochester, NY, on June 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Short Rider. She was the beloved wife of Neil L. Schildwaster, to whom she was married for over 64 years; beloved mother of the late David J. Schildwaster, of Middletown, Conn.; Mark (Sandy) Schildwaster, of Batavia, NY; and Dawn (Ted) McIntosh Oglesby, of DeBary, Fla. Shirley had eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Ryan, of Rochester, NY; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Schildwaster, of Middletown, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Donald Rider, of Canandaigua, NY.
Shirley was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester, and St. Jerome School of Nursing in Batavia, Class of 1953. She was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, having first worked for Dr. Tooker, and then at St. Jerome Hospital, during which time she was also a part-time instructor of Geriatric Nursing at McCauley Hall. For many years, she was the head nurse on the third floor of Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia until she retired.
Shirley's faith was very important to her. She was a member of Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph's site) and its Women's Sodality. She was a member of the St. Jerome Guild. Shirley enjoyed collecting antiques, reading, and playing bridge and pinochle with family and friends. Her greatest joy was her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Shirley enjoyed winters in Florida for many years, until her health caused her to move there with her husband in December 2017, to be close to her loving daughter, Dawn, and her family.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at Riverwalk Church of Sanford, 801 W. 22nd St., Sanford, Fla. A Committal Service will be held at St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Batavia, where she will be entombed.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Shirley's name to St. Joseph's School, 2 Summit St., Batavia, NY 14020 or Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, NY 14020.
