Charlotte "Shirley" Caplan, 89, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on March 9, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, Shirley was a talented computer programmer at Bethlehem Steel, where she dedicated 30 years of her professional life. Upon retiring, she moved to Florida with her devoted husband, Milton Caplan, to enjoy their golden years together. Shirley was an active member of her community and did administrative work with the Boca Pops. She was also a dedicated volunteer for her church, where she found great joy in giving back to others.

Shirley now joins her beloved husband, Milton, of more than 50 years, who passed away on November 4, 2023. She will be dearly missed by her loving children, Michael and his wife Mareneth, Ernie, and Cindy, and her late husband, Alan Detling. Shirley was a cherished grandmother to Matthew and his wife Stephanie, Kyle, Angelica and her husband Ryan, and Brittany, and a proud great-grandmother to Emersyn, Maddox, and Sloan. She also leaves behind her dear sister, Carmeline Galeski, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

A funeral service in memory of Shirley will be held on Monday, September 23rd, at 2:30 PM at the South Florida National Cemetery, located at 6501 FL-7, Wellington, FL 33449.

Shirley's kindness, strength, and dedication to her family and community will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.

Professional arrangements by:

Gary Panoch Funeral Home
6140 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-997-8580
www.gpanochfunerals.com