Obituary for Shirley Margaret Edith Metcalfe
Shirley Metcalfe (nee Duncan) of Petrolia, died peacefully surrounded by family, Friday October 30, 2020 at C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health Petrolia, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Don Metcalfe for over 67 years. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her children, Terry (Jim) Willis, Mona (Alexander) Protas, Spencer (Deb) Metcalfe. She was a proud grandmother of Jason (Michelle) Robertson, Nadia Protas, Nusha Protas, Bronson (Giliane) Metcalfe, Zoey (Cole) Randall, Riley Metcalfe and Jayden Russell. Great grandmother to Elyssa (Austin) Black, Makenzie Robertson, Ronin Metcalfe, Ryker and Levi Randall.
She is survived by her siblings, John (Holly) Duncan, Jackie (Sam) Kay and Rick (Cheska) Duncan. She is pre-deceased by her parents Frank and Gladys Duncan, her siblings Ken Duncan, Betty Hackett, Don Duncan, Merlin Duncan, Jean McDonald, Ralph Duncan, Doug Duncan. Pre-deceased by son-in-law Harley Robertson and grandson Joel.
Shirley’s commitment to her faith in Jesus was displayed in her love of life and enjoyment of it. She was known for her love of people and gracious hospitality, never sitting down while entertaining, she wanted everyone’s needs to be met. We all enjoyed her infectious laugh and quick wit.
She had a varied career starting as a telephone operator for Bell Canada, worked at Crest Home Hardware, and Petrolia Topic. She was highly regarded in the advertising industry, having had a successful advertising business with Coffee Time News. She left her mark on many lives through her involvement as a Sunday school teacher, youth ministries and Christian Business Women, Stonecroft Canada , now known as RSVP Ministries.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from Peoples Church, 3888 London Line, Wyoming. Visitors will be received prior to the service from 10:00 am to 10:45 am. Please note that masks/face coverings are mandatory and maximum visitors at one time and social distancing will be enforced. The internment will be in Hillsdale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made Peoples Church (www.peopleslambton.com) or the Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimer.ca). Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.needhamjay.com.
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December 10 1934 October 30 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Shirley Margaret Edith Metcalfe December 10 1934 October 30 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Petrolia, Province: Ontario