Beloved Mother, Sister, Nanny, Grandma, Great- Grandmother, Aunt, & Friend to so Many.
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Shirley Yvonne VanCott, in her 88th year, on June 15, 2024 from stroke related complications in her residence at H.J. McFarland Home in Picton. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Glen VanCott, her parents Robert and Irene Thompson and siblings Mildred Kerr, Linda Weese, and Timothy Thompson. She is mourned by a legacy: Children: Joyce Drouin (Syl), Al VanCott (Cindy), Kathy VanCott, and Velma Reid (Mark); her five loving siblings: Bernice Tuttle (Seburn), Carol Ellis (Bernie), Beverly Thompson (Stan), Connie Monk, and Damon Thomson, and her thirteen amazing grandchildren who loved her dearly: Michelle Wudkevich (Norm), Ryan VanCott (Kailee), Joshua VanCott (Shawnda), Lucas VanCott, Christopher VanCott, Rory VanCott, Adam VanCott (Rachel), Blake Carr (Sherry), Brent Carr (Faye), Mitchell Reid (Michelle), Alicia Reid (Zac), James Hennessy (Jenna) and Samantha Hennessy. Shirley will no doubt be watching over her children, grandchildren, and her over twenty-one great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
“Shirley was best known for her ability to satisfy the palate with any kind of fish that made its way into her kitchen, and the best taffy tarts in Milford!” Her sense of humor will certainly be missed, and reflected upon daily. Special thanks goes out to the amazing team at H.J.McFarland for the incredible care and sensitivity they gave mom. Cremation has been entrusted to Milestone Cremation Services, Napanee. A Celebration Shirley’s of Life will take place at a later date in Glenfield, ON.
Online condolences, photos and memories can be shared at www.milestonecremation.ca