It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Whitehouse on Dec 12, 2023, peacefully at home at the age of 79.

Predeceased by her husband Ken Whitehouse, mother Hilda English and siblings Edna (Roger) and Claude and her beloved cat Molly. She is survived by her nieces and nephew Kim (Mike), Andy, Angela (Todd) and Diane (Brian).

She will be greatly missed by her 16 great nieces and nephews, Natasha (Richard), Erica, Kassandra (Michael), Adam, Kristen, Wyatt, Katie, Tyler, Jackson, Camden, Jacob, Jaxon, Jazlyn, Xennen, Giuliano and Madeline.

Shirley was a long-term employee of Upper Lakes Shipping, a huge Toronto Blue Jays fan, an avid reader, a fantastic baker and loved to crochet. Christmas will never be the same without her.

Funeral service takes place Dec 22, 2023, at 12:00pm at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, ON. Visitation commences at 11:00 am.

In memory of Shirley and in lieu of flowers, donations to the SickKids Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.