In Celebration of

Shirley Anne Bennett

November 13, 1943 - November 26, 2023

BENNETT, Shirley Anne It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shirley on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hill House Hospice at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ted) and loving mother of Linda (James McKeachie), John (Joanne Chin) and Sandra (John Brooksbank). Cherished grandmother of Zara, Caitlin, Melissa, Clayton and Mackenzie. Much loved sister of Doug Ciccarelli, sister-in-law of Carole Bennett, sister-in-law of Erle Stephens and aunt of Terry, Debbie and Christine. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Frank and Norma Ciccarelli and her sister Karen Stephens. We know Shirley will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her many wonderful friends. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers who provided mom with excellent treatment, guidance, support and comfort from her diagnosis in 2007 until her death.

Visitation will be held at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Toronto (between Islington Ave. and Kipling Ave.) on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 2-6 p.m. Private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hill House Hospice or the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society.

Guestbook

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Gary Buccella (Cousin)

Entered November 28, 2023 from Thorold

Shirley was a kind and gentle person. Karen, myself and Shirley spent years tracking the history of our family together. We grew up together, neighbours in fact as my parent, uncle Frank, Aunt Norma and our grand parents lived side by side for a number of years before Shirley moved back to Toronto. God bless her and may she rest in peace.

Ingrid Barron (Friend)

Entered November 28, 2023 from Oro-Medonte

I came to know Shirley a few years ago through a mutual friend. She had such a lovely disposition and we enjoyed connecting over conversations about cottage life. The group get togethers we shared with other friends will always be fondly remembered. My most sincere condolences to Linda, John, Sandra and families.

The Westway Probus Club (Friends)

Entered November 29, 2023 from Etobicoke

Shirley joined our Westway Probus Club in May of 2019 and soon became an active participant, making the decision to join the Management Team. Her kindness and warmth, along with her keen interests were a great asset.

Shirley will be remembered with great affection.

Janice Connor Burrell (Cousin)

Entered November 29, 2023 from Barrie, Ontario

Shirley was like a sister to me, we always kept in contact and enjoyed debating with each other and solving the world problems. I will miss those conversations very much. She has had a long journey from diagnosis and travelled it with such courage and grace. Rest in peace cousin Shirl, I will miss you very much and I am thankful for our last conversation on your birthday.

My condolences to Linda, Sandra, John and their families, I know she treasured you all so very much.

Time to rest now Shirley with those who have passed before you. Love Janice

Judi Weir (Friend)

Entered November 30, 2023 from Etobicoke

I met Shirley when she joined our Probus CLub and had many wonderful converstions with her mostly by phone due to Covid and then her illness. She was a wonderful asset to our club and such a delight to chat with even when so ill! I am so happy she was able to get into a Hospice for support for herself and her Family !
Judi Weir