Shirley M. (Noyes) Grigas

Shirley M. (Noyes) Grigas, age 88, of Maynard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was the loving wife of Peter W. Grigas.

Shirley was born in Brownville Junction, Maine on June 29, 1936, daughter of the late Henry T. Noyes and Evelyn Foster. She was raised in Maine and educated in Massachusetts. Shirley and Peter married in 1965 and settled in Maynard to raise their growing family together. Shirley continued her education at Assabet Community Education, earning her Nursing degree, class of 1972.

Shirley worked as a nurse at Emerson Hospital for many years. She also worked at many private practices in the area and was involved in several civic organizations.

Shirley enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, dancing and watercolor artists. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her husband Peter W. Grigas of Maynard, MA; her children, Frank Grieve of Maine; Patrica Grieve of Maynard, MA; Maria Grigas of Marlborough, MA; David Grigas of Florida; her beloved niece Gailann Kimbrough of Maynard, MA; her 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Shirley was predeceased by her sister Jacelyn Springer.

Celebration of Life yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers donation to St. Jude