Shirley Joan Elliott

Shirley Joan Elliott

March 18, 1934 - November 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grannie, who departed this life peacefully on November 1st  in her 91st year.  Shirley Joan Elliott was born March 18, 1934, to the late Gerald and Tilly McIver.  Shirley was a devoted wife to her late husband Bill with whom she shared 55 years of marriage until his passing in 2009.  Together they raised a loving family of three sons Steve (Bernie), Reg (Sandy), Patrick (Jane) and daughter Lori (John) who will forever cherish the values and love she instilled in them.  Her great love continues through her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren; Nadine (Michelle), Daniel; Cheryl (Rob) (Wade and Beau); Greg (Linda) (Hannah and Owen); Jennifer (Braden) (Lily, Kyla, Gracie), Nicole (Scott) (Kamryn and Callie), Shawn (Diane) (Billie and Addie), Brooke (Nick); Victoria, Robert.  Each of whom brought immense joy and pride into her life.

Shirley was the gentle matriarch and center of our family.  Shirley enjoyed hosting family events, gardening, travelling with Dad, shopping, and time with friends.  Shirley loved the Thorndale fair and was the home craft queen more than once.  Together, Shirley and Lori won the London Farm Show mother/daughter baking contest.  Her baking was well known, particularly her scones from the tearoom and her award-winning Thorndale Fair apple pies!   Shirley was a member of the United Church, Thorndale Women’s institute and the long-running card club called the Rinky-Dinks which she loved.  Shirley always had a kind word and a sense of humour.  She was the happiest at home surrounded by family, especially the visits from the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Shirley together with Bill participated in many things Thorndale and to commemorate how much a part of the community Shirely and Bill Elliott were, there is a donated bench placed in front of the Thorndale Lions Hall in their honor that says “Thorndale- Forever Our Home.”

Resting at Brock Visser Funeral Home in Thamesford.  A private family ceremony has been held; a celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at the Thorndale Lions Hall Sunday, November 24th 2:00-4:30pm.

Memorial donations can be made to Thorndale Lion’s Medical Center, or St. Mary’s Healthcare Foundation