In retirement Shirley enjoyed volunteering, playing golf, bowling, gardening, nature and cheering for the New York Mets and the Syracuse University basketball teams.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Glenn, Donald, Bruce and Warren Leader and a sister Virginia Leader.
She is survived by her daughter Carol Weldon of Arlington, Virginia, her sister Mary L. Hoxie of Marietta, NY, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at 11am with a calling hour starting at 10 at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Shirley will be buried in Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Calvary Food Pantry 90 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021 or Matthews House Inc. 43 Metcalf Drive, Auburn, NY 13021.
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