ALFRED STATION – Shirley M. Tomm, 89, passed away on Sunday
(Aug. 16, 2020) at the home of her daughter in Apalachin, surrounded by family.
Mrs. Tomm was born on May 3, 1931 in Buffalo to Norman and
Viola (Wahl) Cramp. She was a 1949 graduate of Barker Central School. On June
17, 1950 in Tonawanda she married Robert W. Tomm, Sr., who predeceased her on
June 26, 2010.
Shirley was a dedicated stay at home farmer’s wife and
mother to her five children. In later years she worked for The Gallery.
Shirley is survived by two sons, Robert (Gloria) Tomm, Jr.
and Steven (Debra) Tomm, both of Alfred Station; three daughters, Laura (James)
Davis and Cindy (Wayne) Davis, both of Apalachin and Denise (Tom) Silvanic of
Owego; one brother, “Sonny” Cramp; one sister, Marilyn Converso; 15
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband of 60 years, she was predeceased
by a brother, Robert Cramp.
Shirley had a strong love for family and cherished the many
traditions and memories they shared, especially Christmases spent at the APB
Club. She was committed to maintaining her style throughout the years, getting
her hair done weekly by Jeanne and also enjoyed having her nails done by her
granddaughter. For her personal time, she enjoyed spending time outdoors, being
by the water and she was an avid reader.
There are not enough words to truly explain how incredible
this woman was: The strength and fight she had in her. The love and support that was endless. The most kind and caring, with the perfect
mixture of sass and funniness. An
independent soul.
Visitation for Shirley will be held on Saturday (Aug. 22) from
1-2 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. Her memorial service will be
held at the funeral home on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the
visitation with Rev. Christian Mattison of the Andover Presbyterian Church,
officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Brook Cemetery. Online condolences
may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to the
charity of one’s choice.
