1930
2014
FISHER, Shirley Margaret (nee: Orde)
– It is with heavy hearts we announce that our dear sweet Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Royal Gardens after an 8 month journey of cancer in her 85th year.
Shirley was the beloved wife and soul mate for 56 years of the late William "Bill" (2008). Cherished mother of Paul, Doug (Michele), Susanne Mathers and Jane Ulrich (Todd).
Grandma will be sadly missed by Eric (Christy), Amanda (Chris), Andrew and Andrea Harris (John), Jordan and Mary Fisher, Blake and Devon Ulrich. Dear great grandma of Damian. Predeceased by baby grandson Freddie. Shirley is predeceased by her parents Roy and Alma Orde, and stepfather Herb Coombes and brothers Keith, Garry, Robert and Wayne.
Fondly remembered by her dear sister-in-laws Jean Fisher (late Ches) and Dorothy Fisher (late Frank) and predeceased by Eileen and Bram Reed. Aunt Shirley will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank the amazing staff at Royal Gardens for taking extra special care of our mom; all of you have precious gifts of care and compassion. Dr. Karen Lee Eldridge and Dr. John Beamish, there are not enough words to express our gratitude for the extraordinary care you gave our mom. Friends will be received at COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street, from 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday, July 13. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Comstock Chapel. Private Family interment at Little Lake Cemetery. Reception to follow at Royal Gardens, 1160 Clonsilla Avenue.
If desired, the family would appreciate donations to the "Circles of Friends" in support of Cancer Research, c/o Canadian Cancer Society Peterborough. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com
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July 11, 2014
Donna Geary
Deepest condolences to you all. Jane, you have a new angel now, and your Mom and Dad can rest together in peace for all eternity. God Bless!
July 10, 2014
May your mother be at peace - Heaven does have another ANGEL!
Hugs, Norma Hamilton
July 10, 2014
Diana Birrell
My heart goes out to all of your family for such a huge loss.
July 10, 2014
Denise MacDonald
Please accept my sincere condolences. Unfortunately due to my own health circumstances I will be unable to attend, but my thoughts, prayers and blessings will be with you!
July 10, 2014
Karen Rae Short
Jane, your posts about your mother, father, husband and sons show how much family means to you. It also shows how much you give of yourself to others, even when fighting cancer yourself. I trust you receive the love and support of others as you grieve the loss of your mother. My sincere condolences. Karen
July 10, 2014
Dave & Mary Hardwich
Our sincere condolences to the family. God Bless you all.
Dave and Mary Hardwich
July 8, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences. I didn't have the times or dates of the Visitation or Funeral, and am so sorry I was unable to attend.
Mary Jay
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