Obituary of Shirley Manson
Manson: Shirley Helen (née Belfie) -
Shirley Manson was born April 10, 1921. She passed away at Riverview Gardens in Chatham, Ontario on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 104.
She is predeceased by her first husband Irwin Manson (1981) and her second husband Eugene Leroy (Roy) Beacom (2011).
She is survived by her step children and their families:
Gardiner and Joan Beacom.
Jason and Lindsay Beacom - Jaxson and Hollie.
Tyler and Carrie Beacom - Aynsleigh and Kieryn.
Janet and Glen Smyth.
Christopher and Angela Smyth - Adam and Evan.
Carolyn and Mike Eltervoog - Braden and Taryn.
Michael Smyth - Sam and Malcolm.
Betty and Paul Thornton
Matthew and Fei Fei Thornton - Ben and Emma.
Greg and Marie Thornton - Marian and Clara.
Kirk Beacom and Delilah Dushenski.
Sean Beacom and Jennifer Gardiner - Lilah and Maeve.
Logan Beacom.
Kiri and Daniel Allen - Conley, Shepherd and Elise.
Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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