Obituary of Shirley Ann Shaver
SHAVER: Shirley (nee Agnew)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Shaver on October 16, 2024 in her 86thyear, at Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene, Ontario.
Shirley was born to Herb and Ruby Agnew and grew up in Dundalk, Ontario, on a rural farm with her 12 siblings. Shirley moved to Brampton, Ontario and worked as a machine operator for Christie Biscuits and moved to Apsley, Ontario in 1972 when she became an owner of Anstruther Marina. Shirley retired after 30 years on Anstruther Lake and worked part time at the IGA in Apsley and volunteered at the local food bank.
Shirley was an animal lover and had many wonderful pets over the years, whether she chose them or they chose her. There was never a time that a pet was not in her home.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband of 61 years William “Bill” Shaver. Shirley is survived by her children Neil (Rena) and Karen (Dan). She is fondly remembered by her surviving siblings, Beverley Agnew, Islay Livingston, Donald Agnew (Mary Ellen) and Doris Jarvis and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Georgian Manor for making Shirley’s time living there enriching and rewarding. She enjoyed the social interactions, music, gardening and activities which allowed her to stay active and independent. A special thank you to the wonderful staff on the Silver Birch unit for the compassion and care shown to Shirley and her family during her last days in her home.
Many thanks to the staff at both the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital dialysis unit and satellite Georgian Bay General Hospital dialysis clinic for their wonderful care during Shirley’s treatments.
Cremation has taken place, arrangements entrusted to THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES -LAKEFIELD CHAPEL. A celebration of Shirley’s life will take place at later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or your local animal rescue or OSPCA. Friends may send condolences or make donations by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705 652-3355.
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