Sharon L. Erwin, 73, of Silver Creek passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2016 at her residence after a long, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 10, 1943 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late James and Norine (Spencer) Hanrahan.
A retired employee of the Ford Motor Co. in Woodlawn, NY after over 31 years of service, she worked in many different departments. Her memberships included the Sheridan VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Silver Creek Firehouse On the Lake and G.A.L.S. Club of Buffalo, as well as being a former member of the Tri-County Country Club.
Sharon enjoyed cooking, baking and, in her younger years, golfing. She was known for her generosity and kind heart. But, most of all she lived for her family; they considered her "Ford Tough" after everything she has been through.
Surviving are her husband of 33 years, James M. Erwin, whom she married on August 12, 1983; three daughters, Cheryl Meegan-Weimer of Irving, Denine Meegan-Vara and Bridget Meegan-DeBergalis, both of Silver Creek; two stepdaughters, Kathleen (Donald) Garret of Hamburg and Shelly (Junior) Robinson of Perrysburg; a brother, James (Mary Jane) Hanrahan of Buffalo; five sisters, Elaine (Vince) McAllister, Norine Nowinski, Denise Jenner and Michele Kubik, all of Buffalo, and Barbara Hanrahan of Farnham; and four grandsons, Charles "C.J." and Connor Vara, Daniel Weimer and Jeffrey DeBergalis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Diane Nowinski.
Relatives and friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave., Silver Creek on Friday, December 2 from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church. Burial will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions in Sharon's memory go to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263 or to Chautauqua County Hospice, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750.
To share a condolence or remembrance, go to www.holeparkerfc.com.
By the Observer
