In loving memory of Shirley Louisa Mills (nee Hyatt), who passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances at the age of 93.
She was the daughter of the late Noble and Annie Hyatt and granddaughter of the late pioneers, John and Lucy Hyatt.
Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Jack Mills; loving mother of Dean (Ruth), David (Laurel), and the late Denis; dear grandmother of Andrew (Pilar), Brent (Melissa) and the late Cherie, Steven, and Matthew; and dear great-grandmother of Steven, Jayme, Aidan, Sofia, Benjamin, and Gabriel.
She also is survived by her brother, Fred; and sisters, Sylvia and Grace.
She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, John, Angus, Aileen, Joyce, Vivian, George, Joe, and Eunice.
Shirley enjoyed watching sports on TV, such as baseball, hockey, and curling. She also liked dancing, celebrations, Bingo, casinos, travelling, and camping.
Shirley had strong opinions about politics and people who didn’t act in a manner that pleased her. She wasn’t afraid to speak up if she thought she was right.
Shirley volunteered at the Legion in Dryden. She will be missed by her many family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. in First United Church in Dryden, Ont., with Rev. Erin McIntyre Garrick officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
Visitation took place Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 4-6 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home in Dryden.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society online or though the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, Ont., P8N 2Z1.
Online condolences may be offered at www.stevensfuneralhomes.ca
SHIRLEY L. MILLS
