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Shirley E. Renner Roat

1957 - 2022

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Thursday

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Calling Hours

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home

1704 Penfield Road

Penfield, New York, United States

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Friday

December

Memorial Mass

11:00 am

Friday, December 9, 2022

St Joseph's Church

43 Gebhardt Road

Penfield, New York, United States

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Ellen Fee posted a condolence

Thursday, December 8, 2022

For three years Shirley and I were roommates at Nazareth College. We graduated in May 1979. Shirley was so organized and dedicated to her major in Speech Pathology. I was majoring in Art Education. I enjoyed collaborating with her on any of her school assignments which required some artwork. And she used me as a Guinea Pig for hearing tests. But Shirley was more than Speech Pathology. She smiled a lot. She was very funny. Shirley was a rock in her family. So very loved. Shirley's mom would make homemade jelly which we would eat with crackers...but only after our studying was done. She would tell me stories about her family and growing up in Penfield. We had fun in college. There's only one problem that still makes me salty. I was at least 30# heavier than tiny little Shirley. And one year at a combination Nazareth/St. John Fisher event Shirley challenged me to a beer drinking contest. Not only did Shirley win, by mid afternoon she had to get me back to our dorm room and put me to bed. There was never a rematch. In the years since college graduation Shirley never forgot my birthday or Christmas. If Shirley called you her friend then she was your friend for life.

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Lindsey Embrey lit a candle

Thursday, December 8, 2022

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Shirley will be missed by all… Truly a wonderful person.

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Janet Brooks posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

I had the good fortune to work with Shirley at BOCES for many years. Shirley was a person who inspired those around her to be the best that they could be and cherish moments of learning and success no matter how small. She was a gifted educator in so many ways as she continued to find new and creative ways to reach students, and always with a passion for teaching and individualizing interventions. When a student succeeded, Shirley's smile was so bight you could see it across the classroom. I would often go to her to learn new communication tools I could use in counseling sessions with students. I developed many new skills along the way thanks to Shirley and her excitement to teach me only increased my willingness to learn. I fondly remember our chats after school and the laughter we all shared with Shirley. In a world where kindness and compassion sometimes seem hard to find, this wonderful lady willingly gave of her time and talent so that others would feel cared about and valued. I wish her family peace in the difficult days ahead and please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

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Lauryn lit a candle

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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My deepest sympathies to the Roat family. I'll always remember her as "Mrs. Roat" and the many times us "girls" (Jolie, Lisa, Kelly, Kristina) sat around the kitchen table at holiday times for get togethers. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers. Lauryn P

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Mary Lou Miller Helberg posted a condolence

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Shirley was such a dedicated speech pathologist who went above and beyond for her students. She was great with technology and always looking for ways to help her students. With deepest sympathy to her family. I enjoyed working with her many years ago. Mary Lou Miller Helberg

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Nancy Kuhn posted a condolence

Thursday, December 1, 2022

My deepest sympathies to her family at this time of sorrow, prayers. Nancy Kuhn

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Mary Bergin posted a condolence

Thursday, December 1, 2022

My sincerest condolences to Shirley’s family. Shirley spent her life making differences. From the soldier’s bracelet she wore for years to the legacy of support Shirley gave to her students and colleagues, Shirley’s commitment to making the world a better place was absolute. It was an honor to know her. Rest In Peace, Shirley. Mary Bergin

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Mary Silverman posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2022

To Shirley’s loved ones, Shirley was such a beautiful soul and I will always remember her with much affection. We worked together at BOCES and she was so loving and dedicated to those she served, and always practiced with the highest professional standards. May you all be surrounded by much love and comfort at this heartbreaking time…With deep sympathy, Mary Silverman

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Christine Murray posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2022

A bright light! Especially at this time of year, I remember her commitment to Jolie and the Nutcracker rehearsals and performances. Always a resource for therapy ideas! The ultimate book lover A truly stellar Speech-Language Pathologist! A gift to have known you Shirley! God blesses you. Christine Murray

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Cindy Burton lit a candle

Monday, November 28, 2022

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Shirley was truly a kind and wonderful person. She loved her family very much and talked about them all the time. She was so brave these last 2 /1/2 years. She had a great support group in her family. She will be greatly missed. I feel blessed to have known her.

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Nancy & Ed Group posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2022

Shirley was a great asset to the SOWNY Chapter of AMICA and will definitely be missed. Our condolences to Glenn and the family.

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Marjorie Morgan lit a candle

Monday, November 28, 2022

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Marjorie Morgan Posted Nov 28, 2022 at 10:28 AM

Our deepest condolences to Shirley’s family. She was such a kind, energetic and generous person. Shirley touched our lives when our daughters became friends in elementary school. She will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit.

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Mike Hoag Posted Nov 29, 2022 at 7:46 PM

I knew Shirley back in my college days when she was a part of our “group”. Eventually she and Glenn became an item, and the rest is history. My sincere condolences to Glenn on the untimely death of your wife. May she rest in peace.

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