Chew, Shirley Agnetta, (nee Thiffault), of Oro passed away at the Bob Rumball Centre, Barrie on April 8th, 2020 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas (Doug) Manley Chew (1983). Adored mother of Beverly Wolfenden (John) of Sarnia, Russell (Russ) Chew of Barrie, Leslie Loftus (Steve) of Barrie, and Arlene Thompson (John) of Stayner. Loving grandmother of Jason, Krista, Rob, & Jeff; Shane, Michael, Stephanie, Shelby & Presley; and Matthew & Christine.
She will be deeply missed by her several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Survived by her brother Bob Thiffault (Yvette), of Barrie. Predeceased by sisters Pat Morris (Percy) and Marg Bell (Andy) and her brother Frank Thiffault (Gertie). Born in Penetang on September 26th, 1926, third daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Yon) Thiffault.
Shirley resided in Barrie until 1971 when the family moved to Oro living on the Ridge Road and operating the Texaco Station and Variety Store with her husband, Doug, then in 1987 moved to the Lakeshore Road. Shirley was a long time dedicated parishioner of St. John Vianney & St. Mary’s Churches in Barrie. She was an avid skater, swimmer, cross country skier and Clogger with the Barrie Bells
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a future date.
Cremation Entrusted to Peaceful Transition Inc.
Special thanks to the staff at the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf for the personal care that Shirley received.