Gloria D. Shackelton, 72, a longtime resident of Walton and Downsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital following a long illness.

Gloria was born on March 19, 1939 in Walton, the daughter of the late Orval and Viola (Panioli) Peck. She was a graduate of Walton Central School and SUNY at New Paltz.

Gloria was a retired 1st Grade Teacher at the Townsend School in Walton for 41 years. She was a member of the St. Mary's Church in Downsville where she played organ for Mass. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, and playing classical piano. She was the virtual "sports mom" who enjoyed going to watch the ball games of her children and friends. She kept the Boys Basketball and Girls Volleyball books for many years.

Gloria is survived by her loving family, her daughter, Valerie (John) Holley of Walton, a son, Geoffrey (Yvonne) Shackelton of Ravena, her grandchildren, Amanda Holley, Heather Holley, and Cameron Ian Shackelton, her great grandchild, Kailee, and several cousins.

Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton, from 3 PM to 6 PM where funeral services will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1PM with Rev. R. L. Donahue, officiating. Burial will be in Paige Cemetery, Downsville, in the spring.

Memorial Contributions in Gloria's name may be to Make A Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley, The Wish house; 832 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-6602.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our web site at www.courtneyfh.com.