Peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Alexander Place, Waterdown, Shirley passed away at the age of 90 years.
Beloved wife of Garfield "Chuck" Bigford for 71 years. Loved mother of Lisa and Alan Cooper and Scott and Lisa Bigford. Dear Grandma of Laren Cooper (Paul Bourgeois), Courtenay Cooper, Avery Bigford (Brennan McNicoll), and Arden Bigford and GG to Kaylee, Aubrie, Waverly, Oliver, and Elton. Shirley is survived by her sister Sylvia, and predeceased by her brothers, Doug, Al, Ron and her sister Lorraine.
Shirley's children and their families were the pride of her life and she was a wonderful mother and grandmother to them. Alongside raising and enjoying her family, she was a bookkeeper in various places over the years, wherever Chuck's career path led them, as well as a successful Avon lady. In later years she and Chuck were active members of Strabane United Church, she was a member of the Red Hats, and enjoyed a trip to the casino from time to time to play the slots. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Nathalie Desbois and the wonderful caregivers at Alexander Place (Home Area 1) for their care and compassion. If so desired, a donation in Shirley's memory to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as an expression of sympathy. Cremation has taken place with inurnment later at Strabane Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be announced in the Spring.
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