Peacefully, at home in Middlesex Centre, on Friday, December 2, 2011 with her beloved husband Bob Petrie by her side, in her 71st year. Dear sister of Peter and Phyllis Shoebottom; aunt of Shannon and Jamie Dale, Patrick and Peg Shoebottom; great aunt of Julie and Braydon Dale, Raegan and Isaac Shoebottom all of Orville. Dear niece of Joan, Merv and Dorothy Elliott. Sheila will be missed by the Petries; Teri Praill, Kim Williams and Joan Winkler and their families.
Friends may gather and the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, December 5th at 1 PM for a memorial service, which will be held at 1:30 PM with Father Daniel Bowyer officiating. Cremation with interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Arva will have taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the LHS Foundation (Regional Cancer Program) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Sheila G. Shoebottom/Petrie
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Allan Johnston
I grew up with Sheila on Salisbury St in London, I havn’t seen her since I got married in 1965. At that time her brother Peter was quite a bit younger than us
Katy Gray
Bob and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences at this time. I first met Sheila when she was both of my daughter’s grade 2 teacher at Oxbow. What a wonderful teacher!
I have line danced with Sheila and fondly remember Red Hat events and special Santa appearances at Christmas parties.
She will be missed.
May you find peace and comfort during this time.
Katy Gray
Dan,Ruth Dobinson
Bob
We were very sorry for your loss. We were extremely fond of Sheila and know she will be greatly misssed.
Our hearts go out to you.
Love
Joe Culp
I offer my Condolinces to my Uncle Peter and his Wife My Aunt Phyllis along with my Cousins Shannon and Jamie and their Children and Pat and Peggy and their Children and the rest of the Shoebottom Family during this Difficult time…and know for sure that Sheila is in better care of the Lord and her Mother as well and those around her up in the High Heavens as well…I will always remember Sheila when I was living in Orrville when she came down to visit Her Family and dropped by our Old House where we onced Lived as well and enjoyed her company as well…once again My thoughts and Prayers and many comfort Hugs go out to all of you’s during this difficult time and Godbless you all!!!
Joe Culp and Family
Marty and Karen Van Praet
Teri and Brad We’re very sorry to hear about Sheila’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Susan Hollyman
Bob,
What a sad loss for you and your family. Sheila (always Mrs. Claus to me) was a lovely person. She touched so many lives in positive ways during her teaching career and after. You will feel her loss in many ways. My sympathy to you at this time.
Nancy Filson Ingram
So sad to hear of Miss Shoebottom’s passing. My passion for teaching was formed in her Grade Two/Three classroom! Having taught two generations of my family, we all have such positive memories of her. There is a special place in heaven for teachers of her calibre!
Dianne Terry/
Sheila was one of those co-workers you can only dream of
having – full of fun, made those around her better, and truly one of the most giving to all she met. To which Sheila would say ‘ Don’t be so silly’. So sorry for your family.
Deb & Rob Andrews and family
Bob Petrie and the Shoebottom families
Sheila was an amazing lady. Our family has fond memories of her in a lot of roles, as a teacher (she was the best so my daugther tells me – her favourite) as a neighbour and a friend too. She always had a listening ear and a hand to lend.
May God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Gail Gifford
To Bob and family….I have known Sheila for many years but have not seen her for some time – she was a dear lady who had an awesome sense of humour….and was always a true pleasure to be around…her memory is a gift…..I am so very sorry for your loss.
Chelsey Manning
I many memories of Miss Shoebottom while attending Oxbow. I will always remember her smile, her voice – you always knew it was her no matter where you were, and her love for her students.
I know she is resting among the angels.
Wayne and Sheri Petrie
Dear Bob,from our family to yours, our deepest condolences for your loss. Sheila was a delightful lady and will be sadly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bob, we hope to see you soon.
Steve Shoebottom and Michele Horton
Deepest sympathy to your family.
Bob Chapman
Bob and Family
Although we only met Sheila once , Fran and I were deeply saddened to learn of her passing and your heartbreaking loss.
We offer our sincere condolences.
Bob and Frances Chapman
Gord and Joan Taylor
Bob,
We were sorry to read of Sheila’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.
Bill Rothwell
Sheila was a very positive influence at Oxbow Public School. She was an excellent teacher and, as the principal, I was always proud to have her on staff. It was my privelege to work with her. She had a very positive effect on many young lives. I am very saddened to hear of her passing.
Margaret Watt (Schendera)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Bob.Our family has many happy memories of Shelia when she was Akela with the 1st. Bryanston Cubs. She was a great influence on all the young people .
Margaret Watt (Schendera) Ted Schendera& Debbie Marsden
Don & Betty Praill
Bob, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sheila now rests in peace with no pain and suffering. Bless you.
Linda and Fred Clendinning
We were saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. I enjoyed several years of teaching with Sheila at Oxbow. Sheila was loved by everyone. She was full of enthusiasm and treated each child with love. Sheila was a very dedicated teacher and many Oxbow students had the wonderful experience of being in Miss Shoebottom’s class through the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob. Sheila will be missed. She was a very special lady! Treasure the memories!
Sharron Gillett & John Pul
Bob & Family:
We did not know you and Sheila very well but you are both the type of people that make you feel like we have known you forever!
You have been in our thoughts and prayers through this whole ordeal.
We will miss visiting with Sheila every July when you pick up and deliver your trailer at the Praill Family Reunions.
Bob please keep smiling you are a wonderful person.
Take care
John and Sharron
Art & Shirley Currie
Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Art & Shirley
Charlene Carruthers (nee Stewart)
I am so very sorry for your loss. I wanted to let you know of the positive influence she was in my life and how I aspired to be like her when I was young. I feel very fortunate that she touched my life in such a special way as my elementary teacher at Oxbow so many years ago.
Sandy and Homer Rath
Our sincere condolences to Bob and families.
Remembering good times when we lived in Arva
Sandy and Homer
Andrea Scarborough
Miss Shoebottom was my Grade 2 Teacher. She had a positive impact on many children from Oxbow. “It takes a village to raise a child” and Shiela was a staple in the community, always available to assist in anyway she could.
She will be missed, but always cherished!!
Patsy Allison
How sad it is to have to say goodbye to someone who was so full of life and so wonderful to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob. Rest in peace Sheila – you leave a great gap in our hearts.