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Shirley S. Gustafson

Shirley S. Gustafson

Shirley S. Gustafson, 90, of Stowe Street, in James-town, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in her home.

She was the widow of Gail R. Gustafson, whom she married in 1953 and who died Dec. 7, 2019.

Shirley was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond S. and Goldie Cinnamon Schwall.

After graduating from high school in Cincinnati, she received her bachelos degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1953 and later her masters degree in education from SUNY Fredonia.

Shirley taught school in the Bemus Point Central School District for 21 years, retiring in 1989, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She cared deeply about helping others and will be greatly missed.

Shirley S. Gustafson

Surviving are five children: Jill (Mike) Davis of Cape San Blas, Fla., Garrett Gustafson of Belle Plaine, Kans,, Julie Cogliano and Robert (Judith) Gustafson, both of Jamestown, and David (Colleen) Gustafson of Orford, N.H.; five grandchildren: Gary (Cassandra) Gustafson of Brocton, N.Y., Katie (Corey) Butler of Jamestown, Lucas Gustafson of West Lebanon, N.H., Lacey (Dylan) Bruhns of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and Justin Gustafson of Buffalo, N.Y.; and four great-grandchildren: Grant, Drew, Zoe and Arlo.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Visitation will not be ob-served.

Memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 W. Fair

mount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750; or to First Presbyterian Church, 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701.

Please visit www.lind funeralhome.com to leave a condolence for the family.