Shirley G. Frink Carney, 77, formerly of Sherburne, NY passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was born January 2, 1936 in Norwich and received her education in local schools. On May 9, 1959, Shirley married William R. “Bill” Carney in Sherburne. He predeceased her on June 20, 2007. A Sherburne resident most of her life, Shirley had worked at Chesebrough Ponds for over 20 years until her retirement. She enjoyed crafting and loved going to Bingo.
Surviving are her children, William Carney, Jr. of Smithville Flats; Michael and Cindy Carney of Oxford; Anthony and Veronica Carney of TX; brother, Larry Frink of FL; four grandchildren, Jessica, Daniel, Amber and Berenica; and a great-granddaughter, Riley. She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey A. Carney on April 20, 1999.
In keeping with Shirley’s wishes, services and interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich are private.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Sherburne Emergency Squad, PO Box 924, Sherburne, NY 13460.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne.