Obituary of Shirley Skaftfeld
Skaftfeld, Shirley Helen (nee House)
Always the hopeless romantic, Shirley has reunited with her husband and
best friend of 56 years Glen (2010) just after Christmas, two days shy of
her 92nd birthday.
Shirley passed peacefully in her sleep at Burloak LTC in Oakville, Ontario,
and will be dearly missed by her family Glenann Skaftfeld Vincent, Geoffrey
and Karen Skaftfeld, granddaughters Kristin (Nolan), Danielle (Greg),
Kaitlyn (Anthony), and Rebecca, and great grandsons Theo and Max.
Daughter of Nelson and Martha House, Shirley was predeceased by her
two brothers Kenneth (June) and Howard House. Raised in Preston,
Shirley completed her nursing training at Hamilton General Hospital, later
finishing her nursing career at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital.
Shirley was active in the Aylmer, Ontario community and volunteered in a
number of programs, including Corner Cupboard, Meals on Wheels and the
Canadian Cancer Society, and was a faithful member of St Paul’s
United Church.
Over the years, she and Glen loved their Toronto Blue Jays, and spending
time with their family and granddaughters. More recently, nothing brought
Shirley greater joy than becoming a great grandmother to Theo and Max.
Lovingly remembered by the Henderson, Smith and House families, as well
as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be preferred.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley
Skaftfeld 1929 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Aylmer, Province: Ontario