SHIRLEY WELSH

Shirley Ann Welsh, who was born Dec. 4, 1962 in Steinbach, Man., passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 in Ottawa, Ont.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Dean; three daughters, Tammy (Ras), Tannis (Earl), and Stacey (Paul); and six grandchildren.
She also is survived by her mother, Helena Sokil of Fort Frances, Ont.; brothers, Abe Deroche of Winnipeg, Man., Richard (Mary) Sawatzky of Thunder Bay, Ont., and Lloyd (Shannon) Walker of Fort Frances, Ont.; sisters, Judy Remple of Steinbach, Man., Jeannie Doerksen and Jeanette Small of Fort Frances, Ont., and Diane Walker of Arnprior, Ont.; and several nieces and nephews.
Shirley was predeceased by her stepfather, John Sokil of Fort Frances, Ont., on Jan. 13, 2006.
Those wishing to make a donation in Shirley’s memory are encouraged to do so to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
A private family service has been held.