Chew, Shirley Agneta

Chew, Shirley Agneta, (nee Thiffault), of Oro passed away at the Bob Rumball Centre, Barrie on April 8^th, 2020 in her 94^th 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 26^th, 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

Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend the Memorial Mass, observing the current social distancing and protective masks protocol, to remember and celebrate the life of Shirley Chew. On April 8th 2020, when Shirley passed peacefully in the presence of family, the prevailing restrictions disallowed a Memorial Mass attended by family and friends. Now, with the loosening of some of the restrictions, it can proceed. Reception following the Mass at St. Mary's are now only in the contemplation stage.

Special thanks to the staff at the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf for the personal care that Shirley received.