Parcourez la nécrologie de Shirley Holden November 18 1936 January 4 2023 86 Years Old résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
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Holden, Shirley(néeBeckett) 1936-2023
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Shirley Holden on January 4th, 2023 at the age of 86 years. Daughter of the late Mathew and Edith Beckett (nee Morris). Loving wife of the late Ken Holden, dear mother of Bruce (Carole), Robert «Bob» (predeceased) and Sandra Quenville (Pierre). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Scott (Chris), Kylie (Sean) Clinton and James. Shirley was so proud of and always bragged about her great-grandchildren Hannah, Jack, Holden and Hawke. The second youngest of nine girls, she is predeceased by her sisters Marg, Beatrice, Flo, Amy, Eva, Elsie, Helen, Ruth and their respective husbands. Shirley was fortunate to have an abundance of nieces, nephews and their children whom she kept in touch with on a regular basis.
Shirley dedicated a large part of her life as an advocate for youth sports. She was an icon at Ridgecrest playground not only as a fan but as the caretaker of the «shack» and the two ice surfaces. Following the death of her husband Ken, Shirley opened her home to the Sudbury Wolves. Over a twenty- year period she was » den mother» to countless players, some of whom still called «mom» on special occasions. Her love of hockey drove her to volunteer for numerous Silver Stick and Big Nickel tournaments as well. Shirley may best be remembered as a founding mother of ringette. She traveled extensively promoting this sport developed specifically for young girls. Shirley’s efforts were rewarded with an induction into the Kinsmen Sports Hall of Fame and also the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Shirley was a fan of many sports. She followed the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Bruins as well as tennis, golf, curling and soccer.
Shirley had a no- nonsense attitude. You always knew where she stood on every issue. She also had a heart of gold, forever baking her famous brownies and other sweet treats for one event or another. Shirley could be found in her chair knitting a pair of mittens or a scarf. The results of this hobby often found their way to the Elgin Street Mission or the Red Scarf Campaign.
Thanks Mom, you taught us well, we love you and will miss you always. Donations to the House of Kin would be greatly appreciated.
Please remember a funny joke or memory of Shirley that we can later share at her celebration of life, that will be announced at a later date.
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November 18 1936 January 4 2023 86 Years Old
Décès pour la Ville:Sudbury, Province: Ontario
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