In Celebration of

Thelma (nee Garbutt) Sheldon

June 22, 1923 -  April 1, 2026


After an amazing 102 years of life lived, it is with deep love and sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Thelma at Winbourne Park Long Term Care on April 1st 2026.

Thelma was born at 6 York Street, Stockton on Tees in the County of Durham, England. The family moved to Canada in 1927. Thelma was surrounded by 3 brothers who kept a close eye on her but she met and married the love of her life Eric in 1943. For 48 years they enjoyed family events, travel, watching sports, time at Eric’s family’s farm and pool life.

Auntie Thelma will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. She loved to dance, play like a kid and made friends easily. She helped many others along the way so when it came time that she needed help, there were many to do so. Many thanks and much gratitude goes to the Westney Staff at Winbourne Park who cared for Thelma for 18 years. The smallest things, like keeping her TV on TCM for her old movies to be available, were never a problem.

Everyone should have an Auntie Thelma.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, on April 10, 2026 from 10 am until time of Funeral Service at 11 am.

Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery, 2845 Bloor St W, Etobicoke.

In memory of Thelma, donations can be made to a Charity of Your Choice.

Guestbook 

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Mary & Kevin Cosgrove (Family Friend)

Entered April 4, 2026 from Brampton

To all who had the pleasure of meeting Auntie Thelma, we can attest to her kind, friendly smile and love of music.
We will miss seeing her but have our memories and stories we will always remember.
Rest in Peace Thelma

Brian & Robert Nisbet (Relatives)

Entered April 4, 2026 from Brampton

It was always a good time spent with Thelma when she came by whilst visiting my nana on special occasions over the years. Rest in peace, Thelma, you’ve had a good life.

David Marshall (Niece's husband)

Entered April 4, 2026 from Ajax

Thelma's famous saying.... "You should have had girls" lol. We will miss the funny things Auntie said and did. Say hi for us, to the others who have saved a special spot for you. Love you Auntie Thel.

Elaine Garbutt (Family friend)

Entered April 5, 2026

My condolences to the family, I will remember Aunt Thelma fondly.

Imonti and Aziz Family (Family Friends)

Entered April 6, 2026 from Etobicoke

Now you can rest Thelma and join the gang from St Helens.

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