Shirley P. Costin, 74, Enjoyed Crafts
Shirley P. Costin (nee: Kimball), age 74, of Lorain died on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at her home while under the care of New Life Hospice following a short illness.She was born on October 6, 1927 in Beverly, Mass. She moved to Lorain in 1950 from Philadelphia, PA.
She enjoyed crafts, knitting, sewing and time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons, Michael of Amherst, Gregory of Lorain, daughter: Sandra Lee Jamison of Key West, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers: Frank of Grass Valley, CA and Kenneth of Broomall, PA and sister, Janis Criscuolo of Aston, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Louis Costin in 1998, parents: Frank H. and Charolette (nee Howbolt) Kimball, 1 brother, Donald Kimball and 2 sisters, Francis Callio and Elaine Higgins.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 13, 2002 from 4-7 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
Contributions in her memory may be made to New Life Hospice to help support hospice and bereavement programs. Please send donations to New Life, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035.