Shirley M. Buffington
1935 – 2023
East Longmeadow
Shirley M. (Yanus) Buffington, 88, of East Longmeadow, passed away late Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at Chestnut Hill Nursing Home in East Longmeadow. She was born and educated in East Brunswick, PA a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Bachert) Yanus. Shirley was a resident of East Longmeadow since 1960. She was employed for over 40-years until she retired as an assembler for Hampden Engineering Company in East Longmeadow. Shirley enjoyed numerous trips to MGM, Mohegan Sun, local Bingo games and antiquing as many of her favorite pastimes. Shirley’s greatest joy involved spending quality time with her two daughters and their families. She was the beloved wife and best friend of 63-years, Herbert K. “Bert” Buffington who passed away in May of 2022 and leaves two loving daughters, Shirlene K. Bolduc and her husband Roland of East Longmeadow, and Kris Buffington-Christie and her husband William of East Longmeadow; three cherished grandchildren, Katelin Hamer and her husband Jeffery, Tayler Bolduc and her fiancé Nicholas Venn and Alexander Provoda; and three great-grandchildren, Charles, Clara and Corinne. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to all of the nurses and staff at Chestnut Hill Nursing Home of East Longmeadow for their extraordinary care and compassion, which was provided for Shirley. Family and friends will gather and remember Shirley on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 10 – 11 AM at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield, followed by a Funeral Home Service beginning at 11:00 AM. A private burial will follow at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, in Springfield. Contributions in her name may be directed to the charity of your choice. For more information, please visit us at www.byronkeenan.com
Published by The Republican from Dec. 31, 2023 to Jan. 2, 2024.