- Date Of Birth: November 16, 1943
- Date Of Death: November 19, 2017
- State: New York
Shirley Griffin-LaPlant
Macedon: Formerly of Saranac Lake, NY, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the age of 74. Shirley was born on November 16, 1943 in Potsdam, NY to the late Sara I. “Phillips” and Phillip M. Griffin. She was predeceased by her husband Larry on September 9, 2016, son Rick on July 26, 2015 and brother Robert Griffin. Survivors include her son Loren (Kellie) LaPlant; daughter-in-law, Donna LaPlant; sisters, Sharon Florence, and Kathy (Jim) Munn; brother Phillip “Bunk” Griffin; sister-in-law Diane Griffin; best friend Pam Meekins; grandchildren; Brandon, Christopher, Joshua and Jacob; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Shirley was a very giving person. She focused on her family and always put the needs of others above her own needs. She was proud to be a homemaker and her family enjoyed her nurturing ways and, especially, her cooking. Shirley was a cancer survivor, having fought a hard battle over the past few years. She will be missed but remembered fondly by those who loved her.
God’s Garden
God Looked around his garden
And found and empty place,
Then he looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
and whispered, “Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
-Anonymous
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