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 enjoyed a life centered around family, friendship, and creating warm memories with those she loved. She wintered in Sand Key, Florida, at her condominium of 50 years, and spent her summers in Rockland, Massachusetts, enjoying time in 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, bringing her peace and happiness each day. Above all else, family meant everything to Shirley, and the love she shared with them will forever be remembered.

She is survived by her loving children: daughter Lynne Sutherland of Dunedin, Florida; son Ralph Francis Marshall Jr. and his wife Vilma Marshall of São Paulo, Brazil; daughter Brenda Folsom and her husband Ken Folsom 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.