Shirley Bell Dunlap

March 10, 1935 - January 15, 2025

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Obituary for Shirley Bell Dunlap

Shirley Bell Dunlap, of Milton, died Wednesday January 15, 2025.

She was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1953, Williams College and Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Shirley began working for First National Bank of Boston as a clerk and retired 38 years later as an Executive Vice President with The Bank of Boston. She volunteered at Milton Public Library, Milton Hospital (where she was a former president of volunteers), Interfaith Social Services, East Congregational Church and was the first woman president of the Newton Rotary Club.

Beloved wife of the late Willard F. Dunlap. She and her husband were world travelers. Shirley is survived by three brothers, Arthur Bell of Marshfield, John Bell of Millis and Richard Bell of Milton and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service at East Congregational Church, 610 Adams Street, Milton, Thursday January 23 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Dunlap Memorial Fund at East Congregational Church, 610 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186.

Services

22 Jan

Visiting Hours

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
22 Jan

Visiting Hours

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
23 Jan

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

East Congregational Church 610 Adams Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
23 Jan

Burial

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Cedar Grove Cemetery 920 Adams Street Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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  • January 17, 2025

    Shirley was very special to me and my family. Long time friend of my mom's. My parents loved visits from Shirley and Willard. Her smile lit up a room she was so kind and loving. She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.

  • January 17, 2025

    May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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