Shirley, a life-long resident of Salem, fought a long battle with dementia and passed away on October 14, 2018 at Ledgewood Rehab in Beverly.  She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. Broyer in 1959, and was the daughter of William and Willetta Walton.  She was predeceased by her sisters, Barbara Eaton, Priscilla Lunn and a brother Sargent Walton.

Shirley graduated from Salem High School.  After H.S. she worked for Sylvania where she met the love of her life; our dad Joe. She was widowed at the young age of 37 years.  Having four young children to raise on her own was a challenge at times but she always met those challenges, everyday, with love and smiles and she excelled!  She was our life as ours was hers.

After the passing of her husband she worked for the Salem Public Library for many years as a cataloger until her retirement.  She then went back to the library part time delivering books to shut-ins.

Her family and many friends were her life.  She had a radiant smile for everyone, once you met her, you had a friend for life in Shirley.  She was always there for anyone in need.

Shirley is survived by: her four children; Deborah R. Green and her partner David Wright, David E. Broyer and his wife Christine, Barbara A. Mahoney and her husband Michael and William J. Broyer and his wife Suzanne; as well as, 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours for Shirley will be held Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 4 to 8PM at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (Corner of North St.) Salem, MA 01970.  A funeral service will be held on Friday October 19, 2018 at 11AM, also at the Murphy Funeral Home.  Interment will follow services at Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orne St., Salem, MA 01970.  The family would like to extend our thanks to Ledgewood Rehab. and Skilled Nursing and Hospice Care Dimensions for their care, compassion and dedication for what they did for our mother and us through this long journey.  You were angels in disguise. For those that wish, memorial contributions may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. For additional information or online guestbook please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497. Dance and fly high mom, pain free, and yes there is "Dancing in the Sky!".