Shirley A. (McArdle) Capillo – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Shirley, who passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 11, 2023.

Throughout her life Shirley dedicated herself to her family, bringing them together with her delicious cooking and warm hospitality.  Her kitchen was always filled with the aroma of her famous dishes and sweets, and she took great pride in cooking for her large family, no matter how big the gathering was. Everyone was welcome, except of course during her beloved story General Hospital.

Shirley also had a passion for knitting and crocheting, creating beautiful blankets, hats, and mittens for her loved ones.  She would often sit for hours on end, her hands moving quickly and expertly as she finished one project after another.  In addition to her love for cooking and crafting, Shirley was also an avid bingo player. She looked forward to her weekly games and would often come home with a big smile on her face after a successful night of bingo.

Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, Robert R. Capillo.  Family members include her son Michael Capillo and wife Donna; daughters, Maureen Turner and husband Jeff, Eileen Perron and husband Roddy, Julie Bornstein and husband David and the late Roberta Entwistle; grandchildren, Crystal Richardson and husband Michael, Joseph Entwistle, Anthony Capillo and fiancé Brooke, Ashley Capillo, Rebecca Kukish and husband Andrew, Jillian Turner and husband Mike, William and Rachel Bornstein, Colton and Rudy Perron; great grandchildren, Claire and Andrew Richardson. She was the sister of the late John, Andrew and Donald McArdle, Elizabeth Culkeen, Helen Murphy, Gail McArdle and Doreen Smalley.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16^th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Her Funeral will be on Wednesday, May 17^th at 10:30 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  She will be laid to rest with her late husband at Riverside Cemetery directly following the funeral.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com