Katherine “Shirley” Semple

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald “Duck” Semple.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Donald (Nancy) and Laurie; her grandchildren were the light of her life, Terry and Jeff (Laurie); and her treasured great-grandchildren, Clayton, Cole, Tyla, Charlotte, and Livia.

Shirley was born in Westville, Nova Scotia, on February 21, 1935, and grew up as the baby of the family with 5 sisters and 3 brothers.  She had a happy childhood and admitted that she was spoiled.

Shirley married Don when she got out of high school, a marriage that last until Don’s death 57 years later.  They moved to Toronto's west end, where she and Don made their home for more than 30 years, and raised their children.  She faithfully taught Sunday School at Carmen United Church in Toronto and was a talented painter who found great joy in expressing her creativity through art.

Shirley always worked, the job revolved around her kids, who were never left alone.  She worked as a cashier in a grocery store.  She also worked for Inglis on a machine making “funny little round things”, something that she had no idea what she was producing it for.  She then enjoyed a long career with Bell Canada where she retired from.  In retirement, she settled in Victoria Harbour, where she became an active member of her community.

Shirley was the first female President of the Legion in Victoria Harbour, a position she held for 10 years, where she was dedicated and honour bound and gave the job her all.  She was grateful to have make many friends over the years.

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