McMullen, Shirley (nee Elliott)

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on our kind, warm and loving mother on Monday May 2, 2017, at Regina Gardens, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husband of over 52 years, William (February 2, 2014). Loving mother to sons and daughters-in-law Dan and Kim, Brian and Patricia and Keith and Joanne. Grandma will be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren; Paul, Brett, Dylan, Clare, Hayden, Rachel, and Megan. Survived by her brother, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Gerald, Edna and Margaret Elliott, Francis Carman, Mildred McMullen, Donna and Al Williston, Jean McMullen, Don and June McMullen, and Ed Crocker. Predeceased by her brother Carl Elliott and her brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law; Alex McMullen, Mary and Bill Thomas, Ethel and Ralph Wright, Norm McMullen, Alvin and Shirley McMullen, Paul Carman, and Shirley Crocker. Shirley will be missed by the over 50 nieces and nephews, their children, and her many long-time friends. Born in Stratford Ontario, Shirley moved to Hamilton where she met Bill. She worked for Hamilton Health Sciences for over 30 years. Shirley loved her many weekends and vacations at their cottage in Sauble Beach and Feather Stone Point. She also enjoyed singing, bowling, and playing cards. Shirley had a great sense of humour, everyone will miss her teasing. A special thanks to the staff at Regina Gardens for their care, compassion and kindness. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 10-11am. A Funeral Service will follow in the William J. Markey Chapel at 11am to celebrate Shirley's life. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Shirley's memory to the Alzheimer Society on Hamilton or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.baygardens.ca.