Susan E. (Green) Shiner passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center on May 14, 2016. She was 65 years of age. Susan was born in Melrose on June 3, 1950 to the late Joseph & Helen (Doherty) Green. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grade School in 1964 and Melrose High School, Class of 1968 and has been a lifelong resident. Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who loved children, being around people and completely cherished her grandchildren. She was an avid animal lover, enjoyed traveling to different zoos and especially liked giraffes and loved her dog Casper. Susan enjoyed spending time in Florida and gardening. Mrs. Shiner was the beloved wife of 42 years to Charles R. Shiner. Loving mother of Nicole H. Shaw & her husband Michael of Saugus and Kevin J. Shiner & his wife Patricia of Peabody. Devoted grandmother of Ashley & Andrew Shaw and Kevin & Juli Shiner. Caring sister of Brother Robert Green CFX of Danvers. Beloved Niece of Dolores Doherty. Also survived by her beloved dog Casper. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 4:00-8:00PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Wednesday May 18th @ 9:30AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 10:30AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Susan's name to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St., Suite #3, Hanover, MA 02339.