A memorial service for Shirley Land — Westport’s uber-arts-and-history volunteer who died in July — will be held on Saturday, October 18, at the Westport Library (1:30 p.m.). That’s a fitting site, as the library was one of her greatest passions. Shirley served it well for many decades, in countless capacities.
Immediately following the service, the family will gather at the nearby Westport Senior Center (21 Imperial Avenue).
Contributions in Shirley’s name can be made to the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880.
Shirley Land. Among her many accomplishments, she founded the Westport Library Book Sale in 1993.
Even if you did not know Shirley Land, this tribute will be well worth the time to be inspired and thankful for this remarkable woman’s dedication to Westport.
My condolences again to the Land family, and my friend Carole “Candy” Land with whom I was in Staples Players. The Westport Library was always my favorite place. Thank you, Mrs. Land.
Shirley was a good friend. We worked on a lot of projects and events together: The Bicentennial Committee, Westport,Weston Arts Council, Silvermine PR,and others. I loved working with her and her energy was boundless. She was a gift to this town.