On August 4, 2018 our beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centre in Florida.
Shirley was born November 18, 1939 in Niagara Falls, Ontario and attended local schools. She went on to Hamilton Teachers College and following graduation began a teaching career in Ottawa.
On vacation in Fort Lauderdale she met her future husband Jerry Foster a junior officer in the Navy. They married on December 9, 1961 at Christ Church.
They eventually settled in North Palm Beach Florida purchasing a condominium on Lake Worth. They began their working careers on large yachts and sailboats. Jerry was a very experienced captain and Shirley was the chef known for her excellent cuisine. The east coast and Caribbean were their working backyard.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband Jerry (April 20, 2010) and sister Margaret (2010) and brother in law Harry Miller (1984). Shirley is survived by her nieces and nephews; Judy Darling, David Miller, Joanne Barber, Laurie Thomson, Ruthanne Pressey and their families. Sadly missed by her sister Isabelle (Tom) Ridgway and nephews Mark and Brian Ridgway and their families.
In recent years Shirley faced many changes in her life, but she remained the loving person we all knew and loved. We are fortunate we were able to share a good part of life's journey with her.
There will be a private graveside service and interment at a later date.
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