HARRIS, Shelagh (nee GILES) - Born on April 8, 1934, in Suez, Egypt, to Edward and Margaret Giles.
In her own words, Shelagh "lived an exciting life."
Shelagh passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, surrounded by family at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill (July 22, 1927 - July 8, 2009).
Together with the love of her life, William "Bill" Harris, Shelagh raised three beautiful daughters, earned a university degree and Master of Education, worked as a teacher, librarian and became York Region's third female school principal.
Shelagh was curious about the world, and with Bill and her best friend, Mary Atkinson, travelled to see much of it.
Shelagh was a proud and engaged citizen volunteer of Richmond Hill with the Winter Carnival, the Terry Fox Run, the Ontario Library Board Association, and as Chair of the Richmond Hill Public Library Board.
For her efforts, Shelagh received numerous awards, including the James Bain Award from the Ontario Library Board Association (2018), Richmond Hill Honourary Rotarian (2009), and in 2023, Citizen of the Year Award from the Town of Richmond Hill for her many years of service.
Matriarch and loving mother to Virginia (Art), Bridget (Frank) and Jill (Neil).
Adoring grandma to thirteen; and doting great-grandma to nineteen. Caring aunt to nephew, Michael (Diane).
To celebrate the life of Shelagh Harris, a service will be held in St. Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street (Yonge and Major Mackenzie Drive), on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
A reception will follow in Wrixon Hall, which is attached to the church.
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