Shirley Mae (Murray) Dwyer, 83, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2018 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Middlebury, VT to Kenneth Murray and Rena (Whittemore) Murray. She was married to her love, Thomas Dwyer for 37 years before his passing. She worked in the Admissions office at Middlebury College for over 25 years. Shirley came from a family of 11 children and her husband came from a family of 8 children. Many of their siblings have passed but are not forgotten. Her large family including over 50 nieces and nephews were very special to her. Shirley was known as "Grammie" to many. She loved being with her grandchildren, spending time with her neighbors, reading any mystery that she could get her hands on, winning at cards and eating sweets, especially chocolate. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl Dwyer and her husband Norman, their two daughters Cathryn and Erin Dunn and by her daughter Beth Ekroos, her significant other Jerry Henderson and her two sons, Brady and Patrick West. She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Abbot of Bristol and Molly Flagg of Massena, NY. She loved wildflowers and zinnias, so in lieu of donations or flowers, we know that she would be pleased if people would sow such seeds in her memory. A Graveside service according to her wishes will be held in her memory on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11AM at Prospect Cemetery in East Middlebury, Vermont. A gathering for friends and family will follow the service at the American Legion Post #28 in Middlebury from 12-2PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.Sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Reception Sunday, September 23, 2018 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM American Legion Post #28 49 Wilson Rd Middlebury, VT 05753 Graveside Service Sunday, September 23, 2018 11:00 AM Prospect Cemetery Route 116 East Middlebury, VT - Vermont