Passed away at Exeter Villa on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Ted Wright and the late Elwood Truemner. Cherished mother of Bill (Lana) Wright of London, Don (Shirley) Wright of Stratford, and Ron (Nubia) Wright of Grimsby, and mother-in-law of Suzanne Wright. Adored grandmother of Leanne, Renee; Donise, Michelle; Nathanael, Jonathan, and Christyn, and great-grandmother of 14. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and the extended Truemner, Wright, and Preszcator families. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Howard Preszcator, Stanley Preszcator, Ruby Hodgins, Kenneth Preszcator, Phyllis Pfaff, Thelma Ducharme, and Helen Smith.
Shirley worked as a manager of the Sears Office in Exeter for over 25 years and was a lifelong member of the Exeter Legion Branch 167.
A private family graveside will be held at Exeter Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, Exeter (519-235-1220).
Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 167 or Royal Canadian Legion – Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Sandy and Peter Becker
So sorry to hear of Aunt Shirley’s passing. She was such a sweet person, always with a smile. The siblings are all together now, smiling down on us.
Diane Leonard
Sincere condolences to Bill, Don & Ron and their Families. Blessed to have had Aunt Shirley for so many wonderful years. She was the last in her Family and with her died a wonderful generation of Preszcators❣️ Their stories and our memories will keep them always close to our Hearts♥️
Rest in Peace, Aunt Shirley😘
Diane (Preszcator) & Gary Leonard
Elaine Ford
Shirley, Don , Donice, Michelle and families, This is when you get to remember the many family times and being together. Thinking of you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Julianne Varley
Bill, Don and Ron,
I have fond memories of your mom from Marlborough St.
Thinking of you all at this hard time.
Bob and Helen Coates
We send our sympathy to Bill, Don and Ron and their families for the loss of a dear Mother, . Grandmother and Great grandmother. We went to Florida twice with your Mom and Dad and they were wonderful travel companions who went of their way to make sure we enjoyed our holiday. Your Mom was always friendly and helpful at Sears. The world is better because she was here. Cherish your memories of a lovely lady who lived a long full life.
Sandra Hood
Deepest Sympathies to Shirley’s family. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Always enjoyed chatting with her. She was an Aunt in law when I was married to Stan’s son Larry.
She had a good long life. God bless.
Yvonne/ Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
Shirley was a wonderful lady!
I am sure she will be missed!
RIP Shirley!
Nancy Hutchison
Ron ( and family)
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. But I know you don’t mourn without hope. She is now in His glorious presence; how awesome and wonderful and unfathomable it must be to us. Praying for God’s love, peace and comfort to be with you all as you gather and remember the beautiful memories with your mom. I know my mother has shared with me the sweet, precious time she’s shared with her at the Villa. She will miss that but cherish the memories
Hold each other close, let the healing presence of Jesus be in your midst and may the Love of the Father, bring you through this difficult journey.
Sending much love and prayers,
Nancy Hutchison and Monique Vanbruwaene
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Bill, Don, Ron and Families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ann (Wilfrid’ wife)
George and Sue (Insley) Wilson
Shirley’s family, sincere condolences on your loss. Your Mom was a lovely woman. She was friendly and always had a smile. Remember your wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti Stanley
Bill,Don,Ron and families,
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Shirley over the past couple of years, of working at the villa. I will miss our little chats and the latest gossip of the young and the restless. As a former Sears associate myself, we shared many stories. I remember her saying that she had to write down the order and then phone the call center. No computers back then.
Shirley was one of my best customers at Sears.
Cherish your wonderful memories, and the next you have a soft Worthers, think of Shirley.
Tom and Aron Arthur
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on your loss of Shirley. We are thinking of you.
Ed & Judy Preszcator
Our sympathy to all of Aunt Shirley’s family, our thoughts are with you.
Bev and Elaine Skinner
We are thinking of you and sorry for your lose.
Gary and Norma Preszcator
Our sympathy to all of Aunt Shirley’s family, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Eugene & Janice Clarke
Bill , Don , Ron and families, we are so sorry to hear of the passing
of Aunt Shirley, her smile, and her caring ways will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and memories will long live on during this difficult time.
Eugene and Janice Clarke and family
Deb Clarke
Don, Bill and Ron (and families): . I have fond memories getting to know you all while living, and later visiting on Marlborough Street. Shirley was a lovely lady, always welcoming. Comforting memories. Thinking of you.
Deb and Larry Clarke
Kathy Simpson
Don, Shirley and family.
So sad to read of Shirley’s passing. Always a smile when meeting at the villa. She lived a long and well loved life. Thinking of you at this time.
Jim & Verla Russell
Bill, Don, Ron and Families:
Our sincere, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Mother Shirley.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Lois Hern
Bill, Don & Ron – Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts are with you all.
Margaret Prout
Condolences to all Shirley’s family. Cherish your wonderful memories and
may they help now and in the coming days. Shirley was well known and well
liked in and around the Exeter community.
cynthia mclandress
sorry to hear of aunt shirley’s passing
Bob and Carol Johnston
Bill, Ron and Don
We were very sorry to read about the passing of aunt Shirley. She certainly lived a long and memorable life, I’m sure you will have many happy memories .
Sincere sympathy to the Wright and Truemner Families.
Bob and Carol
Barbara and Mike Durrell
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. She’ll be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Webber
To Shirley’s family:
Shirley was always smiling and having a wonderful time.
i believe she was an Auxiliary member for many years. May she rest in peace.
Graham Hern
My condolences to Don Bill Ron and family on your loss. I have good memories of Ted and Shirley in my young years in Exeter. Great people liked by everyone.
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Bill, Don, Ron and Families,
Sympathy to each one of you. We were Marlborough St neighbours for many years as well as going to Exeter United church together.
Shirley was very proud of her boys!
May you rest in peace Shirley, after a long fulfilled life
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Wanda Reynolds
Shirley’s Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Shirley scott
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was a friend of my mother Doris pfaff (hill). Always loved your mothers smile.
Shirley Scott (pfaff)
Janice Preszcator
My sympathy to all of you on the loss of your Mom. I am sure there will be a Preszcator family reunion up there with lots of music and stories. (Jim’s wife) Janice
Bob & Grace Clarke
Bill , Don ,Ron and families , we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Shirleys passing , She was a wonderful , kind and caring person who always made you feel welcome . I remember her and Uncle Ted coming back to the Clarke farm on Saturday evenings to join in with my dad and sing those musical selections that brought fun and laughter to everyone present . Be sure to hang onto all of your wonderfull and cherished memories of her , so she will live on in your hearts forever ! May God be with you and provide strength to all during this difficult time for the family . Bob & Grace Clarke .
The Hunter Family
Sending sincere condolences to Bill, Don and Ron and their families in the passing of Aunt Shirley. May many great memories live on of her by the grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Janice Hern Mundell
Fond memories of family visits on Marlborough Street in our younger days. Shirley was a proud Mom of her boys. Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Janice Tyler & Joel
Doug and Nancy Anstett
Sending our condolences on the passing of Aunt Shirley. She had a long remarkable life
Linda and Larry Dillon
Condolences to Bill, Don, Ron and families on the passing of Aunt Shirley. She always had a smile and touched many hearts. R.I.P. Aunt Shirley.
Joann piper
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family of Shirley. I work at the Exeter villa and had the privilege of knowing her. She was a kind soul and I’ll miss helping her find her soap operas on her tv. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Irvine. R. Armstrong
To the Wright family. I was sorry to read of Shirley’s death. I have fond memories of our Sunday School Days, and especially our trip to Jamaica with Ted and Shirley for two weeks and our card games together. We had some great times together. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. We had some visits at the Villa about old times together. All the best. Irv.