Everyone just called her "Mom" because she was everyone's Mom.

Shirley Jean Regan (Van Buren) passed into Heaven at the age of 89 on Thursday, October 5th, with her children at her side.

Shirley was born in Lockport, New York and grew up in the country enjoying nature and the outdoors with her two sisters.

She met William Regan in later years in Akron, where she was the head majorette and Bill played the snare drum in a drum and bugle corp. They were married for 46 years until his passing.

Shirley was an adventurous and entrepreneurial woman. In the early 60s, Bill and Shirley, along with her parents, purchased a 57-acre park, beach and campground, formerly Bedford Beach, in Gasport and made lifelong friends. In 1967, they gathered all their belongings, sold the property and headed to Florida pulling a 21' travel trailer with four kids in tow.

Shirley's last residence in Florida was Clermont. She wanted a home with a fireplace on the water in a small town, and that is where she has lived for the last 28 years.

Shirley was an avid antique collector and decorated her home with unique items. She loved Christmas, fishing, her puppies, playing bingo, the beach, horses, the Tampa Rays and the Miami Dolphins. Everyone loved her Christmas cookies, her potato salad, and her chicken and dumplings.

Shirley leaves behind 5 children: Jeff Krueger (wife Vicki), William Paul Regan Jr. (wife Jennifer), Rose Marie Regan Biddle, Mary Elizabeth Regan Spuckler (fiance JP) and Joseph J. Regan. She was the proud Grandma to Amanda, Will, and Kate Regan and Baile Biddle, and Great Grandma to 4.75 little ones.

There will be a Celebration of Life to be held lakeside on November 11th, 2023, from 11-3 p.m. for family and friends to gather and share their love for Shirley. Call Rose at 352-248-1909 for details.