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July 31, 2025
Services
Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ. A Graveside Service at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah will immediately follow.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Dr. Shirley Mary Rajan on July 31, 2025. Shirley was a devoted mother, loving daughter and sister, and visionary psychiatrist. She leaves behind two cherished daughters, Amaya and Nora, her adoring mother, Sugandhi, two brothers, Patrick and Stanley, and a legacy of care and empathy.
Shirley was born on March 27, 1983 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to John and Sugandhi Rajan, but spent most of her life in New Jersey. She earned her dual B.S. with honors in Psychology and Neuroscience from Rutgers University, followed by a residency in General Psychiatry and fellowship in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts.
Shirley was a bright light in many of the lives she touched with her kindness and happy spirit. Shirley’s legacy shines most brightly through her beloved daughters, Amaya and Nora, who were the heart and soul of her world. Her devotion to them was boundless, and she took immense pride and joy in nurturing their curiosity, strength, and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to organizations supporting causes close to Shirley’s heart such as adolescent mental health.
May her memory be a blessing, and may her legacy continue to inspire healing and hope.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ. A Graveside Service at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah will immediately follow.
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