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CURRAH: Shirley (Mathers) of Granton

March 19, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 19 Condolences

CURRAH: Shirley (Mathers) of Granton

Peacefully at the Seaforth Manor on Saturday, March 19, 2016 of Granton in her 85th year.  Beloved wife of Leland Currah for 61 years.  Dear mother of Wendy Herrera of Stratford, Gary and Peggy Currah of RR#3 Granton, Brian and Mary Currah of RR#3 Granton, Darryl Currah of Stratford, and Christine and Ricky Levesque of Stratford.  Cherished grandmother of Adriana, Leland; Carrie, Kimberly, Phil; Stephanie, James, Kyle, Sarah; Ethan and Joseph.  Dear great-grandmother of 10 and great-great grandmother of 2.  Beloved sister of June Mathers of RR#3 Granton, Jim Mathers (Judy) of Ottawa, sister-in-law of Marie Paula Mathers of Montreal.  Predeceased by her siblings Earl, John, Betty Rolph and Walter Jr.  Shirley loved quilting, dancing and playing bingo, but her greatest love was her children.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, March 23, from 9:30-10:30AM where the memorial service will be held at 11AM.  Cremation with spring interment Granton Cemetery.

Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

 

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  1. Pam (Gricken) McRoberts

    March 31, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    My condolences to your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  2. Helen Gilfoyle and Wayne and Betty Strevel

    March 23, 2016 at 11:31 PM

    Dear Lee and Family
    Our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. Cherish the memories !
    We are in Arizona so we are unable to attend the funeral.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    God Bless

  3. Pat & John Harlton

    March 22, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    So sorry to learn about the loss of your dear wife. Our sympathy to you, Lee, and to your family. Praying for strength and God’s loving comfort for you at this sad and difficult time. May you know and sense the love of your family and friends as you recall your fond memories over the past 61 years together with Shirley.

  4. Al and Deb Mardlin

    March 22, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was always a kind person. My thoughts are with you.

  5. Edgar and Carol Currah

    March 21, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    Edgar and Carol Currah send our Sympathy to Leland and Family. We are in Arizona and won’t be able to
    attend the funeral. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
    Edgar and Carol

  6. Margaret Jess

    March 21, 2016 at 1:12 PM

    Lee and Family, I was sorry and sad to hear of Shirley’s passing. May sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

  7. Penny Altenburg

    March 21, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    Dear Uncle Leland and family,
    I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Shirley’s passing, my sympathy to you for the loss of a wonderful matriarch of your family. I am still in Florida and express my sadness in not being there, may God bless all of you and give you His comfort and peace.
    Love from,
    Penny & John

  8. Joan Murray

    March 21, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Condolences to the family from the Elgin County Beagle Club members. I am sure a few of the Beaglettes that are left wish to offer condolences to the family of one of our group.

  9. Terri Shobbrook

    March 21, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    Dear Wendy, Adrianna and Leland. We are sorry to hear about your mom/grandma. We are sending out long distance hugs from here.
    -Terri and Dave

  10. Terri Shobbrook

    March 21, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    Dear Darryl, Ethan, and Joe. We are sorry to hear about your mom/grandma. We are sending you long distance hugs from here.
    Terri and Dave

  11. Anne and Bob Pincombe

    March 21, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Dear Lee and Family,

    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  12. Kim Russell

    March 20, 2016 at 4:02 PM

    Your mom, grandma was an amazing woman. Will always remember her as the one that loved the music and her laughter when everyone was together. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time of loss.

  13. Ken and Bonny Lambourn

    March 20, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Ken and I have many great memories of Shirley. What a lovely lady she was. Our heart felt condolences go out to your family at this time. Shirley will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.

  14. Bob & Wanda Reynolds

    March 20, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    Lee and Family

    My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I have missed are visits.

    Wanda Reynolds RPN

  15. Stephanie Hayter-Gaspari

    March 19, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    I’m so sorry to hear this sad news of your mother’s. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  16. Andrea Macina

    March 19, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    Heartfelt sympathies on the loss of a beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. As a friend of Wendy’s for many years, I heard so many wonderful stories of mom and the family. You are all in my prayers.

  17. Pam Starr

    March 19, 2016 at 9:24 PM

    She was an amazing aunt and she will be sorely missed by many many people. Her love for life and her love for her family was always shown in everything she did. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

  18. Gail Bumstead

    March 19, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    Kim deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.

  19. Alex and Donna Westman

    March 19, 2016 at 7:38 PM

    So sad to hear of Shirley’s passing . She was a sweet lady.

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