Shirley May Marshall, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, in Sand Key, Florida. She was born on January 11, 1932, in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Francis Marshall (deceased). Ralph and Shirley were married for 64 years.
Shirley enjoyed a life centered around family, friendship, and creating warm memories with those she loved. She wintered in Florida, spending over 50 years at her Condominium in Sand Key, Florida. Shirley spent her summers in Rockland, Massachusetts, enjoying the Northeast surrounded by family and friends.
She greatly enjoyed the Rockland Senior Center, where she formed many treasured friendships and shared countless fun times with those around her. Shirley also loved staying connected with family and friends on her iPad, which brought her much joy and companionship over the years.
Gardening and hummingbird watching were among her greatest passions, which brought her peace and happiness each day. Family meant everything to Shirley, and her love shared with them will always be remembered.
Shirley leaves her loving daughter Lynne Sutherland of Dunedin, Florida; son Ralph Francis Marshall Jr. and his wife Vilma of São Paulo, Brazil; daughter Brenda Folsom and her husband Ken of Rockland, Massachusetts; and daughter-in-law Wendy Ketterer of Hanson, Massachusetts.
Shirley was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren: Ryan Sutherland and his wife Sarah; Shaun Sutherland; Melissa Marshall; Tracie Scavongelli and her husband Peter;
Alyce Haldoupis; Kellie-Anne Meuse and her husband, Ryan; Jacquelyn Griffith and her husband, Michael; and Mychal-Lynne Doyle and her husband, Michael.
She was also blessed with fourteen great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense joy.
Shirley will be remembered for her kindness, her warmth, and the special way she made family and friends feel loved and welcomed. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services will be private.
