In memory of

Shirley Helen Wright

July 13, 1940 - January 31, 2020

Peacefully passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Lindsay on Friday January 31, 2020 in her 80th year after a six year courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late George Wright for 54 years. Devoted mother of Laurie and Douglas (Heather). Cherished grandmother of Jaimie, Kenzie and Cooper. Prior to retiring Shirley spent many years within the telecommunications industry with Bell Canada and Consumer Gas and volunteering for several charities. Shirley loved to travel and entertain with family and friends.

During her retirement, she spent most of her time at the cottage in the summer and Mexico in the winter. Shirley will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, elegance and beautiful smile. Special thanks to our family and friends for all of their caring support over the past several years as well as to doctors Kelvin Chan, Lise Huynh and William Chu and the nurses at the Odette Cancer Centre and Ross Memorial Hospital PCU.

A Celebration of life will take place at PINE HILLS FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Thursday February 6, 2020 from 1pm until time of service at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation and or the Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

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Brent Ravelle (God mother)

Entered February 1, 2020 from Waterloo

With heavy hearts we send our condolences. Brent, Tammy, Nick and Payton Ravelle

Tracy McLean (Family friends)

Entered February 2, 2020 from Toronto

Our thoughts are with Laurie, Doug and families. Shirley was a beautiful sole. Her footprint is forever etched. We are lucky to have known her. Life is about moments. We have so many fond memories of great celebrations, fun times, laughter and stories.
Thank you Shirley.
McLean Crew. Xo

Brian Jones (Friend)

Entered February 2, 2020 from Delta

Although we hadn't seen Shirley for a long time, we always kept up with her going ons, and health, through one of Shirley's best friends, Maureen Loebus, my sister. I remember "crashing" Shirley and George's wedding when we arrived to pick up my Mom and Dad. They of course wanted us to stay and we did for a bit but then got on with taking Mom and Dad home. Shirley was always like a good friend to us. So sorry to hear about her passing. RIP

Brian and Tricia Jones
Ladner, BC

Lynne Barger (Fellow Bell worker)

Entered February 3, 2020 from Toronto

Although I never worked directly for Shirley, I do remember her. She was highly thought of by her friends at Bell.

Lynne Ravelle (Dearest Friend)

Entered February 3, 2020 from Innisfil

To Laurie, Doug, Heather, Jaimie, Kenzie and Cooper we send our Deepest Sympathy in the passing of your Mother and Nana.

Our memories of 60 years of true friendship
Will be cherished forever.

Thank you Dear Friend for all we shared.

Lynne and Doug Ravelle

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