Shirley Fitzwater, age 80 of North East, MD passed away on November 8, 2017. She was born on June 27, 1937 in NY to the late Cornelius Henry Busse and Evelyn Mae (Berry) Busse.

Shirley was a long term member of the Elkton Moose Lodge and the American Legion in Elkton, MD. Shirley worked as a seamstress and provided her community with her talents. She made an Easter Bunny suit, which she gave the Moose Lodge every year for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Many will remember Shirley for her kindness and willingness to provide for her family, friends, and community. Shirley also loved her dog, Cocoa and her many cats. She will be missed by many.

Shirley is survived by her step-son, Ronald Baines and his wife, Lee of Warwick, MD and step-daughters: Brenda Roop of North East, MD and Judy Osterbo and her husband, Ronald of FL; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her neighborhood family (especially Amy and her family).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford R. Fitzwater and companion, Walter E. Baines.

Services for Shirley will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made payable to “Elkton Moose Lodge 851” and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.