Shirley M. Baldwin

ALBANY – Shirley M. Baldwin, 86, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Rutland, VT and was the daughter of the late Clarence Vassau and Irene Lique. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Kenneth G. Baldwin.

Shirley had been a secretary for the Albany County Coroner’s Office for several years before retiring. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, bingo, arts and crafts. Shirley basked in every opportunity to talk glowingly about her cherished grandchildren. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies Society.

Shirley is the beloved mother of Paula (Dominick Jr.) Cubello, Dale (Sherry) Baldwin and Brian Baldwin (late MaryJane). She is the cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Amy and Kayla Cubello (fiancé Joseph Pogoda), Amanda “Peanut” (Nathan) Carlson, Brian Jr. and David Baldwin. She is the sister of Janice (Harold) Collins, Barbara Duquette (late Kenny), Linda ( late James) Vaiciulis and the late Sandy (Al) Van Alstyne and Jeanne (late Sylvan) Tetrault. She is the stepsister of Judy Salisbury. Shirley is also survived by nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Shirley’s family of Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 11:00am  at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to order flowers, visit www.CannonFuneral.com