Priest, Shirley Ann (nee Geil)
June 4, 1935 - May 27, 2026
Funeral Details: A private interment service will be held at the Christ Church St. Jude’s Cemetery, Ivy. A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date.
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Shirley Priest of Barrie, Ontario passed away peacefully May 27, at Hospice Simcoe, just shy of her 91st birthday.
Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy. She was the proud, loving and devoted mother to Jan (Paul), David (Virginia) and Julie (Paul). She was the doting and adored grandma to Hunter, Taylor, Jordan and Camryn.
Shirley has been reunited with her husband and best friend, the late Paul Priest (2013). She was predeceased by her father Martin Geil, mother Edna (Jennett) and sister Jennette (Laws).
Shirley was deeply loved. She will be warmly remembered and profoundly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her family physician Dr. Renee Sebastian, Dr. Jacky Lai in her final days, the compassionate, caring nurses, staff, and volunteers at Hospice Simcoe.
Donations in Shirley’s name to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the family.
Kathy Hoffman Beck
Posted on: Friday, May 29, 2026So sad to hear of Shirley’s passing. Your mom was a very quick witty person with a great sense of humour. Many fun times working with her. My condolences to everyone
Myka Coward Thompson
Posted on: Friday, May 29, 2026So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to the family.
🩷 Paul, Myka, Kyanna and Katrine Thompson.
Dan Mercer
Posted on: Sunday, May 31, 2026Sincere condolences are extended to Jan and family, Dave and family and Julie and family. I always enjoyed the times Verna and I shared with Shirley and Paul, she could always make me laugh.
Sincerely Dan Mercer and family.
Wayne and Joan McAuley
Posted on: Sunday, May 31, 2026So sorry to hear of about your Mom. Your Mom was always such a pleasant lady.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Wayne and Joan
Gayle Lang
Posted on: Sunday, May 31, 2026To Jan, David and Julie and their families – On behalf of our family, please accept our sincere condolences on Shirley’s passing! She was a great long-time neighbour and will be dearly missed! Tracy, Carey, Mike and Gayle
larry Gilliland
Posted on: Monday, June 1, 2026Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing ! my wife Sandy and I had the pleasure of spending wonderful times together when our boys played hockey together! lots of fun!! the odd beer!! Shirley’s dear husband Paul was involved in coaching the boys he was a good coach and great guy!!
they are together again! God Bless!
larry