Obituary of Shirley Ann Holden

HOLDEN: Peacefully, at Sarkua House, Woodstock, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, August 11, 2014, Shirley Ann (Joseph) Holden of Turnbull’s Grove N, RR 1, Dashwood, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Thomas Holden (1986). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve Holden of Calgary, Bruce and Eileen Holden of RR 1, Dashwood, John and Nancy Holden of Milverton, Keith and Theresa Holden of Kitchener, Cheryl Holden and Bill Huberts of RR 1, Moorefield, Jim Holden of Kitchener, Scott and Debbie Holden of Waterloo, the late Mike Holden (1979) and his friend Ann Rose. She will be remembered by her 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and their families. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ron and Bernice Joseph of London, Carolyn and Ron Quinlan of Waterloo, Brian and Rose Joseph of Baden, Dean and Ann Holden of RR 1, Dashwood. Shirley will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Florence (Lackenbauer) Joseph. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 1 p.m. Rev. Fr. Len Desjardins Celebrant. Interment Saint Clement’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements at a later date. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) to the V.O.N. Sakura House, Woodstock or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.