Peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, October 28, 2016 in her 92nd year. Wife and soulmate of her beloved Jack for 65 years. Loving mother of Pat (Cora), Wendy (Larry), Tracey (Don), and Tim. Devoted grandmother of Jake, Liz, Nikki, Rachel; Katerina, Patrick; Christopher, Jacqueline; Abby, Drew and great-grandmother to Erik. Predeceased by her sisters Bea Bere, Ida Armitage, Ruby Dickens, Marj Martin, and brothers Harold, and Maurice. Born in Lucan, Shirley worked at the Lucan Creamery before marrying Jack and moving to the Ryan farm on the 16th concession of London Township where they raised their family. Shirley worked in the office at the Denfield Sales Barn for more than 25 years. As they neared retirement, Jack and Shirley managed the newly built Lions Parkview Place where they later lived. Over the years Shirley dedicated countless hours, cakes, and casseroles to her many friends and neighbours in the community. Her tireless work with the UCW and the Lucan Lions Club will be fondly remembered. Jack and family wish to thank Dr. Whynot and the tireless staff of Craigweil Gardens for their compassion and care for the last eight and a half years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM and again for one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Monday, October 31st at 11 AM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the VON – Middlesex Elgin Branch or Craigweil Gardens would be appreciated by the Ryan family.
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Sheila Butchart
My thoughts and prayers go with the Ryan family at this time. Shirley and Jack were on hand to greet everyone that came along and such a help with the Lucan Lions and Arena. She will be missed but smiling from another place. Sheila
Linda & Dave Barr
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Also sorry that we could not share our thoughts with the family in person at the services. We hope that all the many good memories will come to mind and sustain you.
Joe & Evelyn Silva
Tim Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May she rest in peace.
Tom Dickins
Very Sad to hear this news, I just saw it posted today Nov 1st, Shirley was one of the relatives I remember very clearly early on in life I remember always seeing Jack and Shirley at Grandma and Grandpa Dickins’s when I was a young kid she was always so kind she was like my other Grandma. Rest in Peace.
Deepest Sympathy
Tom and Julia Dickins
Don & Lenore Young
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jack. We will always remember Shirley as a true friend of all the Young family. May she rest in HIS arms.
Tom Hearn
My condolences to Jack and the entire Ryan family.
JIM Scott
Sorry for your loss Jack and family. Please know caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. Jim
Jo and Paul Trudgen and family
Dear Jack and family, we were saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was such a great lady! I will always remember Jack and Shirley dancing at the Murphy party! Shirley and Mom (Maudie) were great buds! May she rest in peace.
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Dear Jack and the entire Ryan Family
We were saddened by the news of your beloved Shirley’s passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Cherish the memories – they will last a lifetime.
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Sincere sympathies to Wendy, Pat and the whole Ryan family.
Connie Van Bussel
What we have once enjoyed we can never loose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller Bob and I both send our deepest sympathies . Sincerely Connie Van Bussel
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with your families. Our families go back a long time. Shirley was a wonderful person. One of the nicest people I ever met. In her younger years she was a great dancer, and taught many young teenage boys to dance. We worked at the sale barn at the same time, Shirley was always a friendly person , cheerful, an up person, that always made you feel better after talking to her.
Mary Jones
Dear Jack, Pat, Wendy, Tracey, Tim and your families,
Our sincere sympathy on Shirley’s passing. She had such a warm laugh and even warmer heart. She will be missed, but you all have wonderful memories of her. Hold on to those. Shirley, may you now know peace.
Mary (Benn) & Dave Jones
Don & Dorothy Lankin
Our sincere sympathy to Jack and all the Ryan family. Shirley was a special person.Her smile and personality shone brightly. Cherish all the great memories.
Kellie Maslen
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. My thoughts and condolences to all of you.
Roger and Carol (Haskett) Kellam
Deepest sympathies to you Jack and your family. Shirley was a wonderful lady. Always with a smile.
I have many fond memories of time spent with you on the farm and Parkview Place.
You were always such good friends and neighbours to Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian Porter
My condolences to Tim and the Ryan family in this difficult time.
Dan Ruth Dobinson
Pat,Wendy,Tracy,Tim
Sorry for your loss. I have good memories of visiting you and how nice Shirley and Jack were to me.
Dan Ruth Dobinson
Vanessa Bueckert
We are all very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our condolences.
From all of us out in the warehouse of Erickson Mfg.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Jack and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Sue Smith
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Pat & Cora and the entire Ryan Family.
Cherish your mom’s special legacy and many special memories which you will treasure forever.
Thinking of you all with extra special thoughts.
Love, Sue & Brad Smith & Family
Steve & Mac
Tim, Pat and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Our sincerest condolences.
Steve and Mac Hosking
Rebecca Steeves
My condolences to you and your Family Tim.
Ken Wright
So sorry for your loss Tim and family
Janice Dobinson
Tim, sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Treasure the memories and laughs and know that we are thinking of you. Sincerely, Janice, Kyle & Eric
Steve and Kim Bowman and family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Shirley. Let your great memories carry you through the difficult days.
Kathy and Keith Mcfarland
My heart aches for you- Jack. May God comfort and ease your pain she was.a wonderful example of a lovely and strong women. She was one of the ladies that took me under her under her wind in Lions Club.she will be remember for her kinds
Donna, Pete Shipley family
To the ones of loved Shirley, she was a kind,gentle and beautiful person. Remember people die,love does not.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Jack and Family
We’re so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I miss the days when we could wave at each other across our backyards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Glen & Liz Stewart
Had the great pleasure of working with Shirley at Denfield … always enjoyed seeing her and Jack and the field of glads grown at their house. Condolences to the family.
Glen & Liz Stewart
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Jack & Family
So Sorry for your loss I got to know know Shirley while doing her hair, a wonderful, sweet & gentle lady and always wore a smile My Thoughts & Prayers to all the Family.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Don and Margaret Watt
Our sincere sympathy to Jack and all of the Ryan family
fred and brenda smith
to the Ryan family sorry to hear of your loss she was a sweet lady keep the good times close to your heart
Ann Brabender (Shoebottom)
Jack and family – sorry for your loss. Cherish the great memories from the past.
Debbie (Johnston) Collins
I have such great memories of being with you and your family on the farm – riding a pony for the first time – riding the hay wagon while Uncle Jack collected bales – sitting at the liveliest of kitchen tables for dinner – so many laughs and smiles – I know you will miss your Mom so much, as I have missed mine since she died. My Mom (Rene) thought the world of your Mom. They were family women through and through and gave us so much to aspire to. Thank you for the beautiful slideshow. It’s so nice to see all of your Ryan family and to also see the shots of the Cobleigh girls over the years. We have been so fortunate to have been brought into the world into families like ours – ‘warts’ and all. I will be thinking of you and sending my best wishes over the miles. Take care of each other. Love Debbie
Gerald and Marian Turner
Our Hearts and Prayers go out to all of the Family.May Our Dear Lord Hold Her In the Palm Of His Hand.
Doug Hocking & Kate Monk
Dear Tracey and family: Our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. Shirley has left a wonderful legacy in her family and community and will not be forgotten. Take good care, Doug & Kate
Matt & Pat Gervais
Our deepest sympathies to Tim and the entire Ryan family.
Karen Dickins
Uncle Jack, Pat, Wendy, Tracey, Tim and families, my deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Shirley. She was one of the nicest persons I have met, made sure everyone felt like family. She has left a huge legacy. May your memories carry you though these next months and help carry through these tough times. Loving thoughts to each of you.
Lori Armstrong (Riley) & Tristan Hill
Jack and family -The world has lost an incredible woman and she will be missed by many. My heart goes out to all of you. I will always remember Shirley’s smile and laughter. Hoping you can find comfort in the amazing memories you must share and your love for each other.
Tine, Rob,, Rachel and Eden
Shirley was always so kind and thoughtful and had the most beautiful smile. She will be missed. Our thoughts and love are with you.
Sheryl Findlay
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Great Aunt Shirley. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheryl Findlay (daughter of Art and Maryon Cobleigh and grand daughter of Maurice Cobleigh)
Lesley (Huggins) Whitwham
Thinking of the Ryan Family during this very difficult time in saying goodbye to such a huge part of your lives. May your many memories of the wonderful person she was get you through the tough days ahead. Are thoughts and support are with you moving forward.
Love and Hugs from Lesley (Huggins) Whitwham, Roger and Karley
Tract Harrison
Sincere condolences to the Ryan family. Many great memories for you all to cherish.
Kindly
Tracy Harrison
Susan Harrison-gallant
My condolences to the Ryan family. My second family. The family that took this 11 year old city girl into their home and made me apart of it. I will always be grateful to all of you for the memories I have of your warm and loving home. My prayers are with you all. Love sue
Art , Maryon Cobleigh and Family
So sorry to hear about Aunt Shirley she was the sweetest woman I have met. We are surely going to miss her deeply.May she rest in peace. Thinking of you Uncle Jack and family.
Judy Pitt and Family
Jack and Family
So very sorry to hear about
Shirley.
Her smile was contagious!!
Judy Pitt
Barb & Mike Tuxford
Our thoughts go out to Jack and the Ryan family
Steve Matson
Tim, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your mom rest in peace.
Bruce, Jenny, Karen and Tori Lamb
So sorry for your loss, Ryan clan.
Marty and Karen Van Praet
Wishing you peace at this difficult time .Shirley wil be missed
Carmen Jones
Dear Friends, Dave & I are sorry to hear that you’ve lost your Mom. I loved viewing the pictures,,a lot of family love there. Treasure those memories. Dave & Carmen Jones
John 'n Sharon MacDonald
Thank you for informing us of Shirley’s passing. Our sincere, heartfelt prayer for peace and comfort is with each of you.
Always a smile, a hug and a positive attitude were trademarks that will be missed by those who knew & loved Shirley. She was such an inspiration to those of us who knew her whether it was within the church, the Lions Club, neighbourhood or community. She & Jack have always been such good role models in their marriage, family and community.
Shirley, we know that you are now at peace. Thank you
Tim & Joyce Blackburn
Our condolences to you Jack and the Ryan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad day.
Alex and Donna Westman
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack and the Ryan family.