Worcester — Sharilyn B. (Confer) Poston, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Born and raised in Worcester, Sharilyn was the daughter of the late Calvin "Sonny" and Jeannine Confer. She dedicated many years of hard work as an office manager at ADT in Worcester before her retirement. A woman of deep conviction and faith, Sharilyn was an active and devoted member of the Auburn Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where she cherished sharing her faith, participating in Bible study, and fellowshipping with her spiritual family. Above all else, her life was centered on her devotion to her family, who brought her endless pride and joy.

She was predeceased by her beloved life partner of 52 years, Eugene H. "Junior" Poston, Jr.; her beloved son, Samuel James Poston; her parents, Calvin "Sonny" and Jeannine Confer; her sister, Lisa; and her two brothers, Gregory "A.J." Confer and Michael Confer.

Sharilyn’s loving memory will be forever cherished by her children: Eugene Poston of Worcester, Latona Boyd and her husband Kiyen of Springfield, and Danette Dowson of Manchester, CT; her 14 grandchildren; her great-grandchild; her surviving siblings: Dawn Mongeon, John Confer and his wife Diana, Calvin Confer, Gabrielle Saez, Nico Confer and her partner Thomas Warren, Reno Oster and her husband Frank, and Christian Confer and his wife Sara; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear spiritual brothers and sisters.

Service Details:

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sharilyn’s life on Friday, November 6, 2026, with calling hours from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester. A service will take place during calling hours, followed by a procession at 12:30 PM to Hope Cemetery for committal prayers.

Following the cemetery service, all are welcome to join the family for food and fellowship at the Shrewsbury Sportsmen’s Club until 2:00 PM.