Shirley Ann DeMeulemeester (née Walker) of Eastpointe, Michigan, 90, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. She was a cherished mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed.
Shirley was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, on July 24, 1935, to John and Mary Walker. She was married to Pierre "Pete" Louis DeMeulemeester on May, 28, 1960, and shared 45 beautiful years together until his passing in 2005.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Suzanne (Geoffrey) Pierick and Lynn DeMeulemeester; her sons, Paul (Ann) DeMeulemeester, Dave DeMeulemeester, and Pete (Doug) DeMeulemeester; her beloved grandchildren, Justin, Jacqueline, Jenny, Rob, Erica, Katie, Jake, and Louis; and twelve great-grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Jay Walker, Joanne (Bob) Courneya, Linda (Bob) Smith, and Rob (Judy) Walker, and fourteen beloved nieces and nephews.
Shirley loved gardening—her summer flowers and garden were her pride and joy—baking cookies for her family and grandchildren, and preparing so many wonderful fresh meals for her family.
A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 AM, in-state at 9:00 AM, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at St. Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313; (586) 247-0020.
A committal service will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038; (586) 286-9020.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Shirley’s memory to the Capuchins. You will find a link to donate below.
The family thanks you for your support and asks that you share this memorial with anyone who was touched by Shirley’s life. Please leave a message of condolence or share a favorite memory on her online tribute page.
