Obituary of Shirley Anne Rathwell
RATHWELL: Shirley Anne (Baynton) -
Shirley passed away in her 87th year, peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021. Daughter of the late Thomas "Earl" Baynton and Maude Baynton (nee Tyrrell).
Predeceased by her loving husband Harold (2014).
Loving mother of Allan and Randy (Connie).
Grandmother of Scott Rathwell (Jenna) and Sheri Bray (Lee).
Great-grandmother of Cole, Ella, Riley and Hunter.
Shirley will forever be in the hearts of many extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 10:00am until 12:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 1:30pm. Those hoping to attend are required to register online at (https://signup.com/go/HCzCtNb) or by phoning the Funeral Home. The Bereavement Authority of Ontario have mandated that all attendees wear a mask. Entombment to follow at Maple Leaf Mausoleum.
Donations made in memory of Shirley to the Alzheimer Society Chatham-Kent would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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