Obituaries

Shirley Grace Simundza (Krueger)

Shirley Grace Simundza (Krueger)

Jun 13th, 2017

Shirley Grace Simundza (Krueger) 94 of Yarmouth Port and formerly of Clarendon Hills, IL, died at her home,Tuesday June 13, 2017.

She was the wife of the late Paul M. Simundza, who died in 1998. They had been married for 53 years.

Born in Chicago, IL, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alvin and Florence (Bolin) Krueger. She was raised and educated in Berwyn, IL and graduated from J. Sterling Morton High School and Morton Junior College, where she met her future husband.

During World War II, while her husband was serving as a pilot for the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific, Shirley worked as a secretary at Amertorp, a U.S. Naval Ordnance torpedo plant in Forest Park, IL. She also worked for many years as a secretary for the Equipsale Company in Clarendon Hills, Il.

Shirley, and her husband, raised four children in Clarendon Hills, IL before retiring to Yarmouth Port in 1985. She was a volunteer at the VNA Thrift Store in South Yarmouth and for many years volunteered as recording secretary for the Deb’s Hill Condo Association.

A life-long, die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, Shirley became an avid Red Sox fan when she moved east. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, embroidery, crossword puzzles, and reading as a member of Petrina’s Book Club. She was happiest when she was spending time with her beloved family.

Shirley is survived by two sons, Gary and his wife, Barbara of Gloucester, and Scott and his wife, Barbara of North Hampton, NH; two daughters, Gayle Simundza and her husband, Tom Kirkman of North Falmouth, and Jan Starzec and her husband, Jeffrey of Park Ridge, IL; six grandchildren, Eric and Julia Simundza, Todd and Alice Kirkman, and Jack and Jeremy Starzec; one great granddaughter, Roxie Kirkman; a sister, Beverly Lampadius and her husband, Paul of The Woodlands, TX; and three nieces, Karen, Terry, and Kristin, and their families.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, 255 Independence Dr., Hyannis, MA 02601, or to the charity of one’s choice.
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Robert

Robert "Bob" Clarence Hayes (June 17, 1927 - June 12, 2017)

Jun 12th, 2017


Bob Hayes was born in Watertown, NY on June 17, 1927 to Clarence E. Hayes and Genevieve M. Hayes. Bob attended Watertown schools until grade 9 and studied music (flute and piano) with the Sisters of St. Joseph. For grades 10, 11, & 12 Bob attended Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, NY, graduating in 1945. He studied music and music theory at Albany Academy in Albany, NY. Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946 in the Special Service Band, playing piano and entertaining for the Officers. He also played music for injured soldiers at Tilton General Hospital, FT. Dix, NJ. Also during his time with the Army, Bob obtained the recognition of a sharpshooter. In 1947 Bob began a 3-year accelerated program at Boston University and graduated in May 1950 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Music. While at B.U. he was a friend of the famous athlete, Harry Agganis. In 1960 he received a Masters of Science from SUNY Albany in School Administration. From 1950-1964 Bob was an instrumental music teacher in the Schodack Central Schools District. From 1965 to 1976 he was the Instrumental Music Director in the Chatham Public Schools in Chatham, MA. In 2008 he received his Ph.D. in Music from Richardson University.
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George A. Buffington

George A. Buffington

Jun 7th, 2017

George A. Buffington 88 of Yarmouth Port and formerly of Swansea and Ashland, died Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Harbor Point Assisted Living in Centerville.   Read more...

Barbara Ann Shippee

Barbara Ann Shippee

Jun 1st, 2017

Barbara Ann Shippee who passed away on June 1, 2017, was born Barbara Drzewiecki on May 30, 1934 to Louis and Helen Drzewiecki,and was one of nine children.   Read more...

Francesca (D'Agata) Fuchsmann

Francesca (D'Agata) Fuchsmann

May 31st, 2017

Francesca (D’Agata) Fuchsmann 93 of South Yarmouth died at her home Wednesday May 31, 2017.   Read more...

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