Shelly Lynn Quinn

Obituary of Shelly Lynn Quinn Please share a memory of Shelly to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Shelly Lynn Quinn, age 60, of the Town of Westmoreland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family.Shelly was born in Rome, on November 25, 1962 to George and Catherine "Kitty" Federow Hall, and educated in the Westmoreland Schools. She worked in the inventory department at the Mohawk Correctional Facility. She enjoyed writing, crocheting, reading, and music. when she was younger, she took dance and acrobatic lessons and played volleyball. Shelly is survived by her daughter, Tara Quinn; her mother; Catherine "Kitty"; her former husband whom she remained close with, Kevin Quinn; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father George in 2022.In keeping with Shelly's wishes, there will be no services.Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.Memorial contributiuons may be made to The Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 4917, Rome, New York 13442 and/or Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413.Please offer online condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com."Imagination"Written by Shelly QuinnI am the image in the mirrorLaughing and dancing but full of fear.I am the singer, not the songThe melody of a future dawn.I am the heart that beats in rhymeA footstep lost in the sands of time.I am the child full of dreamsAll of them trapped by reality.I am the shadows in the nightDancing silhouettes of silver light.I am the lover in disguiseThe soul, eternal, that slowly dies.I am the wind that guides the stormWhen seasons change I begin to mourn.I am the tears a loser criesWhen all of the hope turns into lies.I am the voice inside your headbut no one listens to what I've said.I am the future, not the pastYesterday's promise that could not last.  To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Shelly Quinn, please visit our Tree Store