STEWART, Shirley Bernice - We celebrate the life of Shirley Stewart, our loving and devoted wife, mom, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to all whose lives she touched.
She passed away while sleeping peacefully at home, on December 17, 2020. She had a long and full life of 93 years and will be missed dearly.
Shirl was an extraordinary person.
She radiated love and compassion to everyone, and people gravitated to her because of it.
She lifted all those around her with her love of life, optimism and positive attitude.
Shirl was predeceased by her husband Ross (James), with whom she shared a tremendously rich and rewarding life. She will live forever in the hearts and lives of her 3 daughters Catherine (Ted Kent), Linda (John Finlay), Heather (Davis), grandchildren Alexandra and Victoria Davis, sister-in-law Margaret Carter, and her many nieces and nephews.
Born at 453 Jones Avenue, Shirl resided in Toronto her entire life. Shirl was the youngest and adored sibling of 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Shirl's childhood life – rich in family love - experienced tremendous change with the departure of her 4 brothers serving overseas during WWII. Each night, for 5 years, Shirl's mom and sisters lovingly kissed the boy's pictures and shared their prayers for their safe return. Miraculously, all of Shirl’s brothers returned home from war safe and sound.
With the boys at war, Shirl's life remained full with the love of her eldest sister, Helen, sister and best friend, Audrey, sister-in-laws, and life long friends.
Shirl's life was rooted in our veterans, with her husband, four brothers, brother-in-law's, and many friends serving in WWII. Ross was a former Pipe Major of the 48th Highlanders, and Shirl's life was tremendously rewarded by her many friendships with the 48th Highlanders and the IODE.
For the last few years, Shirl was a resident of Leaside Revera Retirement Home and her family is forever grateful for the kind and compassionate care, and love of our Shirl.
Shirl intentionally filled her pockets with coins and would seek out homeless people on Queen Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Salvation Army and Covenant House.
A celebration of her life will be announced post-COVID-19.
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