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TAYLOR: Shirley E. (Dales) of Varna

November 2, 2023 By Haskett Funeral Homes 48 Condolences

TAYLOR: Shirley E. (Dales) of Varna

Passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Wayne Taylor for 64 years. Cherished mother of Sherri Taylor and Jim Oswald, Catherine Taylor and Graham Sims, and Shirley Taylor. Adored mama of Chris and Laura, and Stephanie and Kurt, and great-mama of Brayden, Alexis, Lane, Mallory and Emily. Dear sister of Linda Cox, Marion Mathers, Jim Dales, and Sharon McKean. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Danny Taylor, sisters Gloria Angel, Yvonne Brock, Ruby Fulcher, and Marg Wilson and her parents David and Rita (Edmunds) Dales.

A private family graveside service will be held at Bayfield Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, Zurich (519-235-1220).

Donations to the Ronald McDonald House, Sunshine Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation or Huron Residential Hospice in Shirley’s memory would be appreciated by the family.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Lawrence Lockhart

    November 22, 2023 at 1:19 PM

    To Wayne & family
    We are very sorry to hear this sad news. Sincere condolences to you & your family.
    Linda & Lawrence Lockhart, Bayfield

  2. Shelley Merner

    November 14, 2023 at 8:09 PM

    Our condolences to Wayne and families. Shirley was a beautiful woman inside and out.
    Shelley and Dan Merner

  3. Jerry and Elaine Cox

    November 11, 2023 at 10:30 AM

    Sorry to hear of Shirley passing, sending sympathy to you and your family

  4. Cam Addison

    November 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM

    Dear Wayne and family, and the Dales families,
    Deepest sympathy for the loss of Shirley. She leaves a deep hole in many lives.

  5. John & Janet

    November 9, 2023 at 3:11 AM

    John & Janet

    Our sincere condolences go out to
    Wayne & your girls.
    Think of you’s in the Hensall arena
    watching Danny & Dave play hockey together. Shirley was such a kind person. You will all be in our thoughts & prayers, Bevin, Dave & Janet Kinsman

  6. Darrell and Tammy Postill

    November 8, 2023 at 10:15 PM

    Our thoughts are with your families. I have memories in the past of stopping in to say hello when getting wood from Wayne. Such a wonderful lady.

  7. Katherine Horton

    November 8, 2023 at 8:43 AM

    My deepest sympathy to you Wayne and your family.

  8. Kathy Lobb

    November 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    Wayne and Family, we are sending condolences to you for the loss of Shirley, she will be missed.
    Fred and Kathy Lobb

  9. Blaine & Leisa Stephenson

    November 6, 2023 at 1:57 PM

    Wayne, girls and families.
    Blaine and I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of Shirley. She was a very kind and thoughtful neighbour. I enjoyed my visits with her whenever I was collecting for our road. Thinking of you all.
    Blaine and Leisa

  10. John dixon

    November 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    So sorry for your loss

  11. CHARLES Dalrymple

    November 6, 2023 at 9:35 AM

    Wayne and family. We were so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We have great memories of our fun times in our younger days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Chuck and Barb Dalrymple

  12. Garry & Irene

    November 5, 2023 at 9:29 PM

    Thinking of you Wayne at this time. Our sympathy to you and your family.

  13. June Cooper

    November 5, 2023 at 6:25 PM

    Wayne and family I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you all. Cherish your memories they last forever.

  14. Kim (Rathwell) and Bill PreszcatorBill

    November 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM

    Our sincere thoughts are with you all at this sad time

  15. Clayton and Jane Groves

    November 5, 2023 at 5:43 PM

    Wayne, Taylor and Dales families: We send our sincere sympathy in the passing of Shirley. We have great memories of the times we all enjoyed at your home over the years with Alf and Marion and the the other couples involved. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

  16. Jean Jardine

    November 5, 2023 at 2:31 PM

    Wayne and Family :Very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing .She will be missed deeply .My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.Sincerely Jean Jardine

  17. Joe & Darlene Wild

    November 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM

    So sorry to hear the news of Shirley’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family Wayne.

  18. Donna & Jody Mosurinjohn

    November 5, 2023 at 8:54 AM

    Wayne and family, we are very sorry for your loss…treasure all your family memories and they will keep her close in your heart❤️

  19. Kathy Mann

    November 5, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    Wayne and family: My deepest sympathy!

  20. Doug and Joyce McBeat

    November 4, 2023 at 5:16 PM

    Our sympathy to Wayne and family on your loss. Cherish your many memories

  21. Dan and Ann McMillan

    November 4, 2023 at 1:16 PM

    Wayne and Family:
    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
    Cherish all the great memories.

  22. Ed & Judy Johns

    November 4, 2023 at 10:54 AM

    Wayne and family
    We are thinking of you at this sad time. Hold each other close and and remember all the wonderful years you had together.

  23. Jack & Elaine Chipchase

    November 4, 2023 at 9:48 AM

    Our sincere sympathy to Wayne and his girls and also to sister Linda and her family.

  24. Cathy and Bob Semple

    November 3, 2023 at 9:39 PM

    So sorry to hear about Shirley. She was a special lady and will be missed. I have many fond memories from early days onTownsend St and the Dale’s family.

  25. Karen Taylor

    November 3, 2023 at 8:38 PM

    Wayne and family

    My deepest sympathies to hear the passing of Shirley, cherish the memories close to your heart thru this difficult time.

  26. Eric & Sharon Chuter

    November 3, 2023 at 7:43 PM

    Wayne and family. So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
    Eric & Sharon Chuter

  27. Phyllis Edwards

    November 3, 2023 at 4:31 PM

    Wayne and Family.
    My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Shirley as we attended the same High School.

    Phyllis Edwards

  28. Bob and June

    November 3, 2023 at 4:28 PM

    So sorry for the passing of Shirley. Sending condolences to Wayne and Family

  29. Maryanne Hayter

    November 3, 2023 at 4:23 PM

    So very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts during this sad time.

  30. Emely Coultis

    November 3, 2023 at 3:58 PM

    So very sorry for your loss. Another soul called by God.

  31. Joan Bell

    November 3, 2023 at 3:44 PM

    My sympathy to you Wayne and family in the passing of Shirley. Thoughts go out to the Dales family also. May the memories bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.

  32. Phyllis Biggin

    November 3, 2023 at 2:33 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories

  33. Allen Family

    November 3, 2023 at 12:41 PM

    Deepest sympathies Chris, Laura and family. Sorry for your loss. ❤️

  34. Robert & Donna Gibbings

    November 3, 2023 at 12:18 PM

    Our deepest sympathy, Wayne & Family

  35. Milt and Barb (Woodburn) Dietrich

    November 3, 2023 at 11:48 AM

    Dear Wayne and Family,
    Our sincere condolences on Shirley’s passing. May memories of happy times together be a comfort to you always. Thinking of you at this time.

  36. Bill and Sandra rathwell

    November 3, 2023 at 10:27 AM

    So sorry for your loss Wayne and girls. Our sincere condolences.

  37. Emma Campbell

    November 3, 2023 at 10:23 AM

    Thinking of you all. Shirley was loved and adored by her family and will be greatly missed but remembered forever.

  38. Doc & Val Miller

    November 3, 2023 at 9:55 AM

    Sending hugs to all our thoughts and prayers are with you

  39. Lloyd and Carol Moore

    November 3, 2023 at 9:11 AM

    Our deepest sympathy, Wayne, to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time but cherish all the great memories from the many years you had together.

  40. Bonnie Groot

    November 3, 2023 at 8:53 AM

    I am truly sorry for the loss of Shirley she was such a beautiful lady. I have many wonderful, warm memories of her growing up, as a neighbor and friend, my condolences to you all Wayne, Sherri, Catherine, Shirley and families, Love Bonnie

  41. Colleen Faulds Walden

    November 3, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    Our sincere condolences to the Taylor family’s. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Peter Walden & Colleen Faulds Walden

  42. Jamie and Barb Caldwell

    November 2, 2023 at 10:03 PM

    Wayne we are so sorry to hear that Shirley has passed! We have so many good memories seeing you two at dances!
    She will be missed! Sincere condolences to the entire family.

  43. Charlene Schnarr (Reid)

    November 2, 2023 at 9:56 PM

    So very sorry for your loss, cherish your memories

  44. Gail McNally

    November 2, 2023 at 8:02 PM

    So sorry to hear that Shirley has passed.So many great memories of Shirley and Wayne at Sauble River.She was a happy caring person .We were cousins and spent time fishing and swimming in the river by her parents cottage.My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and family.Sincerely ,Gail Morrison McNally

  45. Shirley Boyce

    November 2, 2023 at 7:51 PM

    Our condolences Wayne to you and your family, and to the Dales family on Shirley’s passing. Ken and Shirley Boyce.

  46. Karen & Danny Masse & family (Volland)

    November 2, 2023 at 7:31 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to the Taylor family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  47. Dave Keys

    November 2, 2023 at 7:26 PM

    Wayne and Family
    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.I haven’t seen her for some time .As I grew up near the Taylor farm I have fond memory’s of Shirley. Our condolences goes out to the entire family.
    Dave , Shelly and Rachelle Keys

  48. Tony & Judy Hutchings

    November 2, 2023 at 5:57 PM

    Wayne and all of Shirley’s family
    Tony and I want to express our sincere sympathy to all of you.
    Take comfort in all your loving memories!

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