Shirley Marie Lawlor

Loving mother of Darrell and Denis Lawlor. Proud Nanny to Logan, Aliya, Brianna, and Jerrit. Dear sister to Mary Adams, Margaret O’Toole, Patrick O’Toole, John (Marion) O’Toole, Martin O’Toole, Edward O’Toole, Catherine (George) Winsor and Cynthia (Bob) Taylor.

She is predeceased by her parents Rhody and Mary O’Toole, her siblings Mildred Hookey and Tom O’Toole, her brothers-in-law Rick Adams and John Hookey, and her sister-in-law Brenda O’Toole.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and all who knew her.

A woman of remarkable warmth and spirit, Shirley was the seamstress of her large family. She skillfully sewed and mended for anyone who needed her help. She found joy in baking, especially her famous chocolate chip cookies and banana bread, and she was never one to turn down a sweet treat herself. Shirley loved to have fun and was always ready with a joke, especially when teasing her brother-in-law George.

Christmas was her favourite time of year and one she embraced wholeheartedly. She cherished Sunday family dinners, Good Friday fish and brewis, and every opportunity to gather with the people she loved. She enjoyed shopping and loved walking, so window shopping was always enough to make her happy. Known for being stubborn and strong-willed right to the very end, Shirley’s determination was as much a part of her as her kindness, her humour, and her devotion to her family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Shirley’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (alzheimer.ca) would be appreciated by the family.

A heartfelt thank you is extended to the staff of Lanark Heights, where Shirley lived for nearly four years, for the exceptional love, support, and care they provided to her and her family.