Shirley Young, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27, surrounded by family at her home in Norwalk.
Shirley, the eldest of three children, was born and raised in Greenwich to the late Shirley Millar Worden and Lloyd Worden. She attended Glenville Elementary and was a 1955 graduate of Greenwich High School. Shirley married the late Kenneth Byron Young in January 1959 and raised 2 children, daughter Wendy and predeceased son Kenneth. Through adulthood, Shirley was an employee of Dorr-Oliver, where she dedicated 30+ years of her life.
Shirley was an avid animal lover who enjoyed trips to the casino and traveling to spend time with family. She dedicated her life to being the best grandmother to her only grandchild and light-of-her life, Rachelle.
In addition to her daughter Wendy, Shirley is survived by son-in-law Michel, granddaughter, Rachelle “bear” Laurent; daughter-in-law Leslie Young; sister Patricia Schinto of Jupiter, FL; and brother Richard Worden of Milford.
A memorial service will be held on March 15, at 3pm at First United Methodist Church, 59 E. Putnam Ave, in Greenwich.
