Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at her home, in Langton on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, Shirley Theresa Roberts at the age of 86. Shirley was a former dedicated employee at the Norfolk General Hospital in the Dietary Department for several years. Proud member of the Langton Sacred Heart C.W.L. for many years. Born in Simcoe daughter of the late Clayton Coates and the late former Margaret (Carnes) Coates. Shirley is predeceased by her beloved husband Francis Roberts (October 10, 2001). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of: Ann (Ron Krohe), Langton and Brian (Trish) Roberts, Aurora. Proud and loving grandma of: Courtney; Soleil, Aurelia and Phoenix. Dear sister of Alma Thurley (Ron), Windsor. Predeceased by a brother Lawrence (Barb); and two sisters: Eileen Carter (Alfred) and Patricia Furler (Pat). Survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Shirley was a very caring and loving wife and mom and grandma. She loved her family very much and she was a good friend to many.
“The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the Norfolk General Hospital Doctors, Nurses and Staff and Paramedics for all of their kindness and caring during Shirley’s hospital stay”
A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel, 40 Queen Street, Langton. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 24 Albert Street, Langton, by Rev. Fr. Seejo John. Interment follows in Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, Langton. Friends, neighbours and relatives may leave Letters of Condolence, share favourite memories and photos, order flowers or make memorial donations to the “Norfolk General Hospital Foundation” or any charity of your choice, which would be gratefully acknowledged by the family and can be arranged through Shirley’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc., Langton (519) 842-4238, entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.
