Shirley Rose Gill, 75

Born February 27th, 1932 in Millidge Ontario, Shirley spent her childhood years in Richan and Dryden, Ont. After a short courtship with the man who swept her off her feet, Arnold Gill, she subsequently moved to Barwick, Ont, the town that became her home.
Shirley was very involved with the Barwick Community Church, and for years acted as treasurer. She was always supportive of her husband’s business ventures and worked frequently in the clothing division.
She was an accomplished gardener and grew organically grown vegetables and as well gorgeous flowers.
After the birth of her daughter’s children, she moved to Sioux Narrows to be closer to her children and grandchildren but always kept the family home in Barwick where she spent many weekends.
After a short and courageous battle with cancer, Shirley passed away at the Emo Hospital on April 11, 2007,at the age of 75. Through her life and illness, her faith never waivered.
Surviving are her children Bob and his wife Lily of Shebandowan, Ont.; Stewart and his wife Yvonne of Morson, Ont.; daughter Susan of Sioux Narrows and son Scot also of Sioux Narrows, Ont. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Keith, Tim, Terrence, Andre, Anthony, Morgen, Lauren and Logan as well as eight great-grand children.
Also survived by brother Jack (Elsie) Durocher; sisters Valerie (Bruce) McIntosh; and Mollie (Ivor) Randa. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Arnold (1994), parents Bertha and Cyril Durocher; and grandson Robbie Gill. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends were received at the Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont on Saturday April 14, 2007 from 7-9 p.m., where funeral services were held on Sunday April 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Mast officiating. Interment in Barwick Cemetery, Chapple Township, Ont at a later date.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Emo Hospital C/0 Riverside Health Care Facility, P.0. Box 390, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0
Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com .