Mary A. “Ciccy” Holmes Shelton of Medford and wife of Howard J. Shelton, died on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the Chilton House in Cambridge. She was 71 years old.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts, on March 12, 1936, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter J. and Pearl E. (Graves) Holmes. Mrs. Shelton was a computer processor in Boston for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, knitting and crocheting. She was also an avid bingo player.
She will be sorely missed by her husband; Howard J. Shelton, loving children; Gina and her husband Alvin Dixon of Dorchester and David H. Shelton and his wife Loree M. Pina-Shelton of Medford, brother; Walter J. Holmes, Jr. of Allston, dear friend; Shirley A. Rice of Medford, cherished grandchildren; Danita and David, Jr. “DJ”. A memorial service was celebrated in the West Medford Baptist Church, 59 Boston Avenue, Medford, Saturday, February, 23, 2008, at 11 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the West Medford Community Center, 111 Arlington Street, Medford, MA 02155. For additional information, please visit www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.