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Shirley S. Galle Shirley S. Galle departed her earthly life on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born to loving parents Elwyn and Genevieve (Elliott) Swarthout in Ilion, NY, on May 24, 1931. Education was important in Shirley’s life. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech at Ithaca College, followed by a Master of Science in Speech, minoring in Philosophy, at Michigan State University. Her teaching career took her to Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI, and Alfred State College. Shirley was a Lecturer in Performing Arts at Alfred University from 1979 – 1982. Theatre was an area of special interest to Shirley. Her experiences included assisting the designer in Matunuck, RI, at the Theatre-by-the-Sea, and being the Designer-Technical Director in Sarasota, FL, for Palm Tree Playhouse. Additionally, she spent time with the Malden Bridge Playhouse in Malden Bridge, NY, as the Designer-Technical Director, and with the Rochester Arena Theatre as Designer. Shirley’s phenomenal organizational and editorial skills made her other career choices logical. Long before the days of the computer, Shirley was typing theses for various individuals. She found one in particular involving the chrysanthemum to be especially enjoyable, and she could type with extreme accuracy and speed. Shirley was Office Manager for Northern Lights Candle Company in Wellsville, NY, for two years. After that she worked part-time at SUNY Cobleskill as Technical Assistant. Most recently she worked for Empire State College as Unit Secretary, and the Center for Lifelong Learning as Bookkeeper. She also faithfully supported her husband’s teaching career for many years, organizing materials and keeping track of records. Shirley’s work career did not end until 2014, which was a remarkable life accomplishment. Shirley’s love of language was evident in her writing endeavors. She loved poetry, as did her parents, and she was working on a book which would compile her contribution to the art. From time to time she would contribute articles to the Alfred Sun. Shirley’s design skills and artistic ability showed through in many of her daily activities. She greatly enjoyed word puzzles, and corresponded faithfully with friends. In 1965 she married the love of her life, becoming Mrs. Chester S. Galle. In June they would have been celebrating fifty years together. She is survived by Chester, her sister-in-law Betty, sons Stephen and his wife Neva (Johnson) of Marion, NC, and Kenneth and his wife Karen (Crassi) of Tamworth, NH, two step-granddaughters, Jasmine and Sonya, and a great-grandson, Jake. Shirley was devoted to her family, friends, cats, and peace. She supported The Cougar Fund for many years and was passionate about environmental issues. She proudly participated in promoting peace by standing vigil in Alfred every Wednesday. To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Shirley’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alfred Fire and Ambulance. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
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