Shirley Hunt passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital after a period of declining health on October 25, 2026.

She was born in Boston to the late Elwood Prario and Doris (Norcross) Eliason. Shirley was a graduate of Whitman High School, class of 1953. She went on to work for Sigma Instruments/Fisher Pierce for 33 years.

She moved to Rockland in 1979 with some of her closest friends: Margie, Marilyn, Jackie, Gert and Ruth. She remained in Rockland up until her passing.

Shirley had a knack for sewing, whether it be making curtains, bedspreads, smocks/clothing or frequent clothing repairs. She enjoyed traveling with her roommates to several different states, often visiting her family along the way. She had a passion for reading and more recently playing word games on her tablet. Shirley was an amazing cook and baker. She loved hosting Holidays at the house and was proud of every delicious meal she made. There was always an overabundance of food and she was happy to send you off with a doggy bag. She enjoyed any sort of visitor who came by the house whether it be her friends, neighbors, USPS, Duval’s, or her handymen. Shirley was recognized in her yearbook as having a heart of gold and it certainly rang true throughout her whole life. She greeted you with a warm welcome and always left you with a kiss.

Shirley enjoyed taking trips to Boston to take in the various plays, musicals or concerts being offered around the city.

After her retirement, she continued to enjoy traveling and found immense joy in taking care of her great nieces and nephew, Shauna, Danny and Calleigh.

Shirley is survived by her nieces and nephews, Sheryl Sample and Kenny Prario of Indianna, Richard and Robert Prario, Rhonda Banks, all of Florida. She is survived by several great nieces and nephews, as well as cousins.

Also survived by her dear friends whom she considered family: Robert and Susan Jones, Marilyn Crawley, Gail Brady, as well as whom she considered her nieces and nephews: Chrissy Jones, Debbie Dorr, Eric and Carrie Crawley and Mike Brady, his partner Ashley and Brian Brady and his partner Taylor. She is also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Shauna, Danny, Calleigh, Mikey, Sawyer, Aliceand Jane.

Shirley was predeceased by her brother RonaldPrario and her nephew Ronald Lee Prario Jr, affectionately known as Skip.

She was also predeceased by her dear friends: Margie Cleary and their pets Zack and Zoey,Gert, Ruth and Jackie Jones, Steve Crawley and Eddie Brady.

Shirley would want to acknowledge the many people who cared for her in her final years and one last time extend her appreciation to all ofthem.

A private service will be held at a later date.