PAGE, Shelley Jayne - Peacefully passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 at the age of 58.
Shelley joins her spouse and partner of 35 years, Rod Albert who predeceased her on March 2, 2020.
Sadly missed by her siblings Brenda Carey, Debbie Lynch and Brent Page.
Shelley was born in Cochrane, Ontario on May 26, 1961, the youngest of four children. Raised and educated in Capreol, Shelley was not only a gifted student, but an all-around athlete excelling in basketball, cross-country running, badminton, tennis, golf and softball.
Her love and passion for sports was only exceeded by her life-long love of learning. After graduating from the University of Toronto with a Master’s Degree in English, Shelley became an English secondary school teacher in 1985.
Her passion for teaching and the quality of public education led to her early involvement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation in her Durham local. Local leadership led to provincial leadership and in 2010, Shelley was hired by OSSTF as an Executive Assistant serving the needs of members across Ontario. Shelley worked primarily in the area of collective bargaining where she was a strong and articulate advocate for members. She proudly served her Union for almost 10 years.
Shelley maintained a life-long commitment to fitness, especially long-distance running. She loved hiking and working out. Her enjoyment of hiking in the Rockies and on Manitoulin Island led to her love of Nature and to a profound commitment to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Shelley enjoyed her Manitoulin property more than anything else for the last 25 years.
If you were her friend, it meant that you were invited to THE COTTAGE, a rare privilege! The Nature Conservancy of Canada is working to conserve another tract of land on Manitoulin Island, which ultimately will include the Shelley Page Turtle Trail in honour of Shelley’s passion for nature and the island.
Manitoulin Island is one of the most biologically rich areas of Ontario, making it a high priority for conservation. To contribute to this project in honour of Shelley, please visit www.natureconservancy.ca/shelleypage.
All are welcomed to McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax, to remember Shelley and her partner Rod on Saturday April 4, 2020 from 2pm until the time of memorial service in the chapel at 4pm.
