1948 – 2024
Completely surrounded and engulfed in love by her loving family, Shirley went home to the Lord peacefully on Monday November 25th, 2024. Shirley passed away on what would have been her mother’s 105th birthday. Shirley is now with her mom & dad (Beatrice and Laverne Heywood), sister Judy (Heywood) Gregoire, brother Don Heywood, her grandparents and previously deceased family and friends.
Shirley’s life is celebrated by her loving and devoted husband Ken Simpson, three children Darryl & Cynthia Lammie of Strathroy, Darla (Lammie) Voth & her loving partner Jermey of Huron Park and Brett & Emilie Lammie of Wingham. Shirley’s life is also celebrated by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Shirley will be sadly missed by her remaining siblings, Ron & Betty-Lou Heywood, Donna (Heywood/Bell) Regier, Gary & Louise Heywood, Joan (Campbell) Heywood, Doug & Joanne Heywood, Bob & Martha Heywood, Dan Heywood and his partner Belinda Durelle and Murray Heywood and wife Dena Morgan. Among those celebrating Shirley’s life are in-laws Hazel & Wayne MacLeod and Helen and Jim Hearn, as well as far too many nephews and nieces to mention. We cannot fail to mention the love/hate relationship she had with a furry four-legged feline named Maddie who will also miss her.
Shirley was a hard-working wife and mother who absolutely adored and cherished her family above all else. Shirley lovingly doted over her family. She loved to cook and tend her garden and to keep her house in showroom condition. A showroom you were always welcomed in, not one that was off limits. Warm and inviting was who Shirley was. The running joke was, what was she actually cleaning? How do you clean, clean? That was our Shirley.
Shirley worked hard, whether that was during her time as owner and operator of Bob & Shirls restaurant in Centralia, working at Cambell’s soup in St Mary’s or any other job she engaged in. Shirley met each challenge with her infectious smile and incredible work ethic. All while holding down the home front impeccably for her family. Of her tremendous character traits and bubbling personality, it was her infectious smile that was most prominent, and what an amazing, beautiful smile it was.
Her family wants to extend their gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses at the Exeter Hospital for their initial care, and University Hospital Cardiac Care ICU staff for the incredible loving care they provided while Shirley fought hard to heal and stay with us. That was not meant to be. As it turns out heaven needed that smile and work ethic. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
The family extends an invitation to all who would like to come and share in a celebration of Shirley’s life. A memorial service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Monday, December 2nd at 11:00 AM (Please arrive at 10:30 AM). Following the memorial service there will be time for sharing memories and a luncheon.
To honour Shirley, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or Emmanuel Baptist Church Exeter in her memory would be greatly appreciated.
Today, tears sting our eyes, however our souls leap for joy that you are pain free and in the arms of Jesus, exactly where you are meant to be.
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Sue Riley
My deepest condolences on Shirley’s passing.
Karen Walker
Please accept my condolences Brett, Emilie and family.
“A heart that’s been broken is a heart that’s been love”
Karen
Dianne Skinner
To Ken and family so sorry for your loss of Shirley you are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Brian hodgins
Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing . A genuinely nice person. Always smiling. Condolences to all her family and friends.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Ken
Joe and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you. May the wonderful memories you have help to ease the pain in your heart today and the days ahead. May you be comforted by the out pouring of love surrounding you. Hold tight to your memories for comfort and lean on family and friends for strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Belinda Deruelle
Sending our love and deepest condolences to Ken and Shirleys families Shirley was a wonderful loving sister and friend who will be so very missed❤️
Love always and forever
Belinda & Dan
CATHI CLAUSIUS
Sending my deepest sympathy to Ken , the Heywood & Lammie families. I always had great chats with Shirley ,either at the Malibu or where ever we would bump into each other. Such a beautiful person in & out . Shirley’s smile was contagious and she was always interested in what I was up to or how my girls were doing. Kind hearted soul . Rest easy- you will be forever missed by your loved ones .
Ron Bowers
Condolences to the Heywood family. I don’t think I ever seen her without that big smile. She will be missed by many.
Jeanette Simpson
To Ken and Shirley’s family I was very sorry to hear about Shirley. Thinking about you at this sad time.
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Shirley ‘s family?
She was a wonderful lady!
She will be missed by many!
RIP Shirley!🙏🙏
Wes Hodgson
My sincere condolences to Ken and the Heywood Family Shirley went to school and grew up with Christine and were very close friends now they can be together again in Heaven
June Mcdowell
So very sorry Ken, Donna, Ron, Bob and family for your loss of Shirley. We are missing her very much!
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Ken and Shirley’s Families
So sorry to read of Shirley’s passing, she was a wonderful person and will be remembered for all her kind and friendly ways. Sending our condolences to all at this very difficult time.