ORR, Shirley Jane - Passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness on April 1, 2019, at Humber River Hospital, in her 83rd year.
She had a long and distinguished career in health sciences education.
Shirley was the wife of Frank Orr for 57 years. She is survived by her husband; a niece, Elizabeth Trickey of Atlanta, GA; a nephew, Blair Farrow of Newmarket; and cousin Bonnie (Platt) Harrison of Milton.
She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Myrtle Turner, of Guelph and Orton, ON and her sister Orma and brother-in-law Gomer Farrow of Montreal and Oakville, ON.
She was born on a beef cattle farm in East Garafraxa Township, Dufferin County, near the village of Orton. She attended the one-room Orton Public School and Fergus High School.
Shirley enjoyed a close, long-term relationship with the Corbett, Miller, Hughes and Dewhirst families.
At Shirley's request, cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, Etobicoke, on Monday, April 8th at 3 p.m., preceded with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. and followed by a reception.
Donations to the Humber River Hospital Foundation or the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundations in Shirley's name would be appreciated.
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