Shirley Dawn Morton Hermann

January 16, 2021

Shirley Dawn (Morton) Hermann, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16th at the age of 86 after a period of declining health. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a proud graduate of Valley High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Empire State College. Shirley was retired from administrative careers at Bristol Myers Squibb and SUNY Upstate Division of Research and Academic Development. She was a strong woman of faith and a long-standing member of the Pitcher Hill Community Church, where she served on the Consistory. Shirley was fiercely independent, intelligent and active in the community. She was past secretary of the Syracuse Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. She was an enthusiastic volunteer with church outreach. Shirley also spent many years as a volunteer at Upstate University Hospital. Her favorite pastimes included knitting and crafting, playing Bridge in several bridge clubs, traveling abroad, and wintering in Pinehurst, NC. Her surviving family include her sister, Vivian Taylor; brother, Leslie Morton (Vickie); her children, Fred Hermann (Lou Ann), Barb Boessl, Teresa Hoy, Matt Hermann (Carol), Meg Hermann (Kevin); many dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews and extended family. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Bruce Morton. In accordance with her wishes, there will be a private burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Jamesville. Donations, to honor Shirley, may be made to a place of worship or Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.