Mildred E. Shaver Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred E. “Millie” Shafer, 85, formerly of Stebbins Road, Sherman, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility, Gerry, NY. Millie was born on June 29, 1934 in Dunkirk, NY, the daughter of the late Vernet and Edna Schruise Robson. She graduated from Brocton High School. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, camping, boating, crocheting and reading. Millie enjoyed going to Civil War Reenactments. Millie was a former member of Frewsburg United Methodist Church, Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and an auxiliary member of the American Legion. Prior to retirement, she worked at MRC Bearings/SKF for over thirty years. Millie is survived by five children: Brenda (Ron) Emory, Mesa, AZ, Rebecca (Jerry) Hulett of Clymer, N.Y., Melissa (Jon) Hamilton of Lakewood, N.Y., Rhonda (Rodney) Sphon of Alliance, OH and James (Clarise) Smith of Clymer, N.Y.; one sister: Jane Perkins of Brocton, N.Y.; two brothers: Charles Robson of Greece, N.Y. and Albert Robson of Sherman, N.Y.; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren; three step children: Deborah (John) Shafer-Cournean of Frewsburg, N.Y., John Shafer of Celoron, N.Y. and Sandra Shafer Jackson of Erie, PA. In addition to Millie’s parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Shafer, whom she married on June 29, 1974 and who died on December 10, 1991; her sister: Margaret Robson Lockhart; three step sons: William K. Shafer, Kenneth J. Shafer Jr. and David A. Shafer Sr.; one great grandson: Liam Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, 6215 Sheridan Dr. Suite 100, Buffalo, NY 14221. Friends and family may call at Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, Inc., 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, N.Y. on Monday, August 5th from 11AM- 1PM. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Lakewood, N.Y. at 1:30 PM following visitation. Gary Buchanan, Interim pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church will officiate. To light a candle or send condolences to Millie’s family please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.

Mildred E. Shaver

June 29, 1934 - July 31, 2019