Death Notices

LUKE, Shirley Mae (nee Watson) - passed away peacefully at the Norview Lodge, Simcoe on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 in her 88th year.  Beloved wife of 70 years to the late John Luke (2022).  Shirley was proud of her six boys and her big family.  Loving mother of Earl Luke (Mary Lou), Charlie Luke (Diane), John Luke (Kim Durrant), David Luke, Robert Luke (the late Michele Crowley - 2019) and Ed Luke (Angela).  Dear grandma to Jennifer Krashinsky (Harry), Christie Bradacs (Dave), Brian Luke (Yasmin), Sarah Jess (Brendan), Katy Whiteside (Jeff), Michael Luke (Gabby Monkman), Matthew Luke (Brooke), Jordanna Forrest (Jarrod), Melanie Luke (Gregg James), Simon Luke (Alexandra), Nathan Clarke, and Jake Luke (Megan Gillanders).  Proud great-grandma of Ben and Megan Krashinsky, Emma and Evan Bradacs, Liam Luke, Mira Glaser, Kaelan and Alyssa Jess, Ava, Max, Lily and Emmy Whiteside, Marshall Monkman, Brayden and Makenna Luke, Caleb and Tucker Forrest, Seryn and Gryffin James, and predeceased by Adam Krashinsky (2008).  Friends are invited to share their memories of Shirley with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk Street North, Simcoe, for visitation on Sunday, September 17th, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  A private family funeral will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church on Monday with a private interment at St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Shirley are asked to consider Norview Lodge (cheques payable to Norfolk County) or St. John’s Anglican Church, Simcoe.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com