Shirley Loucks
September 29, 1937 – October 30, 2021
Shirley Rose Loucks (Shay)
It is with unbearable sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Shirley Loucks. She was the best mother, grandmother and mother-in-law that there could be. She was my best friend and I could tell her anything. Though she had only Grade 5 education she could do anything from woodworking, her passion, to plumbing to electrical work to upholstery to sewing. She was a true renaissance woman. She will leave a hole that is deep and wide. She leaves behind her adoring daughter, Heather, her loving son-in-law, Al Broughton, and two much-loved grandsons, Sam and Avery. Her brother Richard Shay and his wife Susan will also miss her greatly, as well as faithful neighbours Sonia, Darren and Dakken.
Shirley spent her working years as a dairy farmer, alongside my father, Lyle, who died in 2017. They were married for 56 years. She spent her entire life living in and around Chesterville, Ontario. She was a devoted church volunteer, fantastic gardener, and loved going to our cottage where she enjoyed the view as well as working on projects. A hard worker doesn’t begin to describe the dedication and tenacity
she put to any project or task. She taught me much, the most important thing being how wonderful limitless and unconditional love feels.
After a lengthy illness earlier in the year, a complete recovery looked possible until she had a heart attack October 20. Even after that trauma things were looking up and she was hoping to come home in early November. The shock will continue to reverberate for a very long time.
Funeral Arrangements
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 18th at 11 a.m. at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville. COVID restrictions will apply and proof of double vaccination will be required to attend both the service and reception that will follow at the Chesterville Legion. Memorial donations may go to Christ Church United or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift “please notify the family”. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.
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September 29 1937 October 30 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Shirley Loucks September 29 1937 October 30 2021..
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Décès pour la Ville:Chesterville, Province: Ontario