At Huronview Home for the Aged, after a short battle with cancer, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 of Exeter in her 86th year. Loved wife for 65 years of Woodrow (Woody) Davidson. Loving mother of Ken and Sandi Davidson of Grand Bend and Craig and Carol Davidson of Exeter. Loving grandmother of Scot Davidson and his friend Teresa, Laura and Jodi Craig, Matthew Davidson and his friend Carley, Karl Davidson, Karla and Matt Simpson and 5 great-grandchildren: Corey, Victoria, Maryn, Hayden and Declan. Survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Wolfe of Melbourne. Predeceased by an infant grandson Mark Warren, her parents Doris and Lawrence Babcock, brothers Lyle and Clint Babcock and sister MaryNarine Fraser. Shirley was a long-time resident of Exeter. She enjoyed music and was a member of the Jazz Club in Florida and London. Many thanks to the staff at Huronview for their care of Shirley and their compassion to our family.
There will be no funeral home visitation. A private, family graveside service will be held at Exeter Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Shirley Lucille (Babcock) Davidson
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Mike & JoAnne Pickering
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing and so sorry that we did not know until just last night. She was a great lady and we are sure that you will miss her deeply. Hold your memories and good time close as they will help you in the future.
Steve Shillington
Dear Woodrow and family
On behalf of my father, Ken Shillington (pre-deceased by your cousin, Helen Shillington, nee Davidson) and the rest of our family, please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Ken Shillington and family.
Larry and Joyce Black and family
Woody, Ken , Craig and families –
We are very sorry for your loss and Shirley will be missed by many.
Woody and Shirley were great neighbours and always had time for a visit when going for a walk in the Riverside Neighbourhood or having a coffee at one of the local shops.
Sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Thinking of you – Larry &Joyce, Shelly & Karl, Shari & John.
John and Gaylene Hagarty
We would like to express our sympathy and sadness at Shirley’s passing. We know how much she meant to Scot and Corey and Victoria. We will be keeping them, and Woody and all family in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of a kind and cheerful grandma with Woody at her side, at many hockey and soccer games!
Deb (Merner) O'Hagan
My deepest sympathy to all of you, What a wonderful lady to have know. May your memories keep her alive in your heart.
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Ken & Sandra, Craig & Carol
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
GLENN LAMBERT
SO SORRY WOODY FOR YOUR LOOSE OF YOUR WIFE, SINCERELY, GLENN LAMBER
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Sinsere sympathy to each of you at this sad time. Shirley was a wonderful kind lady always with a smile on her face. She will be truly missed. Bill and Audrey
Evelyn Huston
So sorry for your loss. Thanks for all the memories especially in Florida. Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Evelyn
BOB & JEAN CRAWFORD
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF SHIRLEY.. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR FRIENDSHIP. BOB&JEAN CRAWFORD
Marion McCarter and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Shirley was a wonderful lady always with a smile and a sense of humour,
She will be missed but the memories she left you will carry you
forward and help ease the pain as you journey on.
Marion McCarter, Teresa, Diane , Cheryl and families
Dave and Deb Cooper
To Woody and the entire Davidson family
Woody , our condolences on the loss of your Shirley, I didn’t know her long but could tell she was a great lady,caring so much for her family.May your memories of her bring a smile to your face every day. Dave and Deb
Maureen Wood
Craig & Carol;
So very sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. I didn’t her, But new your Dad at the Store.
My deepest Sympathy.
Maureen
Helen Ryan
My heart hurts. Woody, I suspect a piece of you left, the day God called Shirley home. You and your family have lost an angel to the realms heaven! May you treasure memories of a spectacular wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
May God Bless and grant you peace.
Bill and Donna Perry
Woody and family. So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was always a pleasure to talk to. With deepest sympathy.
Bill and Donna
Claire & Winona Hoffman
Woody and Family,
So Sorry to hear of Shirley,s passing. Our heart and prayers are with you at this sad time.God Bless..
Bill and Dianne Dietrich
Graig, Carol and the Davidson family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. You have many beautiful memories.
Eugene & Linda Webber
Woody, Craig and family
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful wife and mother…We never saw her without a smile and a laugh………Heaven has another angel to watch for us.God Bless!
Eugene and Linda Webber
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy to your family, especially Craig and Carol. She will be sadly missed.
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Woody and family,
We’re truly sorry for your loss. We’ve enjoyed the visits with both of
you over afternoon coffee the past couple of years.
Bill & Liz Belling
No words can express how sorry we are to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and a wonderful friend. We will cherish all of our wonderful memories of the times we spent together with both Woody and Shirley.
Our deepest condeolences to you Woody and your entire family.
Bill & Liz Belling
Kendra Craig(nee Arthur)
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Shirley was truly a blessing to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Dianne Skinner
To : Woody and family Sorry for your loss of a great wife and mother May all your happy memories help your family through this sad time.
Evelyn Steckle VIncent
Woody and family,
SIncere sympathy in your great loss. May the many good memories help bring you peace and comfort. Thinking of the family.
Teresa Hendriks
Scott & Family
I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. She was a lovely lady and I remember lots of stories from times they spent with my grandparents (Jim & Eva).
Teresa (McCarter) Hendriks
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Woody, Craig, Ken and families.
Shirley was a wonderful women. May your memories of her bring you comfort in the future. Shirley will always be in your hearts and minds.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Scott, Corey & Victoria,
Our deepesty sympathy to all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Ross & Marg Beaver
So sorry to hear about the passing of your wife Woody and your Mother Craig & Ken!
Ross & I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and
your families!
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Woody and family,
We’re so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I hope you can take comfort in the many wonderful memories you and your family must have in 65 years together! I am grateful for the friendship you had with my parents. I remember Shirley fondly as someone who loved a good laugh and so friendly! During our family trips to Florida to visit “Grandma and Grandpa Haskett “, we came to know you and Shirley quite well. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Beth Webber
Woody and family, my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow.
Everytime the two of you came into Mcdonald’s for coffee was such a bright spot for us, Shirley always had a beautiful smile and a kind word. She will be deeply missed by us all.
Tracy McIntosh
I’m so very sorry for your loss Woody..Shirley was an amazing woman who will be missed dearly. Her smile and presence will be missed by everyone at McDonald’s and everyone who knows her. May god be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Madsen and Dave DeVires
We are very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Wendy and Dave!
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Woody and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times and Shirley will live in your hearts forever.
Dianne
Sherrie Broderick
Dear Davidson Family
Thinking of you at this time in your loss.
My deepest sympathy
Paul & Patty Dougherty
Craig, Carol and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother and much loved Grandmother to your children.
I have many fond memories of your Mother and Father and their friendship with our Family.
May the grace and love of GOD be with each and every member of the Davidson Family….today …and for your many. many tomorrows
Peace be with your Family.
With the greatest respect,
Paul & Patty Dougherty and Family
Ed & Marie Nethercott
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Treasure your memories with her.
Mary Keenan
Woody and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Shirley. She was a wonderful woman and we are going to miss her.
Her happy Good Morning and the beautiful smile she always had .
Please accept our deepest condolences and always remember she will be in your heart forever.
Staff at Exeter McDonalds
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Shirley. We will remember the many good talks and laughs we have had over the years.
Irv. & Lois Arnstrong
To Woody and family. This death of Shirley was a shock.to us. We think back to the days of Woody and the Jug Band. in front of our store. All the best to you and your family. Lois & Irv.