Stokes, Shirley J.

Cottekill - Shirley Stokes (Countryman) passed away peacefully September 1, 2017 at Vassr Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie surrounded by family. She was 77 years of age. Shirley was born May 23, 1940 to the late Clarence and Rose North Burgher in West Shokan, NY. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend Larry Stokes, sons Donald Countryman (Joan), Dana Countryman (Dawn), William Countryman, stepson Larry Stokes, stepdaughter Angela Rion, sister Betty Skapetis (John), brother Vernon Burgher, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, a son Michael Countryman (Paulette) died January 17, 1999. Shirley was an amazing baker, she loved country music and cowboys, fairs, horses, and most of all she loved her family; especially her grand kids. She was a lifelong Ulster County resident; she worked at the Corner Store in Stone Ridge, Dyno Nobel in Port Ewen and at Charles River in Stone Ridge. Shirley had a passion for people and animals, she was always kind, gentle and positive. She will be missed dearly. Shirley will be buried next to her son in Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge duri...[more]

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a private ceremony. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers consider donations to the Stone Ridge Fire Company, 525 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 or Marbletown First Aid Unit, PO Box 323, High Falls, NY 12440. Arrangements are by the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., Rosendale.

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