Shirley Day

Shirley Day

1926 – 2024

On November 27, 2024, Shirley Elizabeth Day (nee Quinn) left us gently and peacefully on her own terms at the age of 98. She was one of three children born to Harold and Mabel Quinn of Kintore, Ontario.

She married her hubby, Mel Day (predeceased 2011) and farmed in Thamesford, later relocating to Dorchester to a welcoming community. They had 64 years together going through life as a team.

Shirley leaves behind her two loyal and loving daughters, Carol (Ernie) Reid, Dorchester and Lois Cloutier, Springfield. She always enjoyed hearing about the lives of her grandchildren; Joanne (Harold) Kress, Lucan, Scott (Jennifer) Reid, Kitchener and Brad Cloutier (Lisa Simon), London. She was also a special Gramma Day to Stacey Belle and her family. Shirley always kept up with the life adventures of her Great Grandchildren; Ethan, Daniella, Moira (Koby), Fiona, Wilson, Gabriel and Samantha. George (Janet) Quinn, St. Mary's, Shirley's little brother remains behind with his family and the family of her little sister, Ruth (Joe) Wellington (both deceased) remain in the Sarnia area. Mrs. Day was her title at the Thamesford Public School for 30 years. She enjoyed her Unit 4, UCW Work at her church but her most recent focus other than family was knitting, puzzles and reading. She lived a very long, extremely healthy life until now and her appreciation for the care she received from all is paramount. Her many friends along the way were of extreme importance to her. 

Friends may call at Brock & Visser Funeral Home 177 Dundas St. Thamesford, Monday, December 2 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Reverend Mark Perry. This will be livestreamed at link below. 

Reception will follow at the Thamesford Library Beaty Room, 165 Dundas St. Thamesford. Private interment Zion 7th Line Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to VON Oxford to support Sakura House, 570 Ingersoll Ave. Woodstock N4S4Y2 or a charity of your choice.