Shirley Anne Quinlan
11 March , 1936 – 22 August , 2019
Shirley passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice Cornwall on Thursday August 22, 2019. She was 83. Born in 1936 in Belleville, Ontario, Shirley is predeceased by her parents John and Mildred MacDonald. She leaves her loving husband of 32 years, John Quinlan. Her greatest joys were her children Patrick Maddin (Judie), Pam Baker (Gary), John Maddin, and Michael Maddin (Heidi). She was a devoted step-mom to Anna (Steve), Katie(Jason)and Jackie (Graham) . She proudly watched all of her grandchildren grow. Cole, Wade, Ryan, Brook-Lynn, Blaze, Bailey-Jane, Bethany, Brynn and Gwen were her treasures. She was Great-Nana to Mila. Shirley spent much of her life travelling and living in different army and airforce bases from the Yukon, Nova Scotia, France, and back to Ontario. She began her career as a part-time clerk at Sears, and retired as the Eastern Canada Representative for women’s fashion accessories and cosmetics. She was a member and Past President of the local Pilot Club International. Friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Wednesday, August 28th from 7-9pm. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanstuneralhome.com
11 March , 1936 – 22 August , 2019
Shirley passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice Cornwall on Thursday August 22, 2019. She was 83. Born in 1936 in Belleville, Ontario, Shirley is predeceased by her parents John and Mildred MacDonald. She leaves her loving husband of 32 years, John Quinlan. Her greatest joys were her children Patrick Maddin (Judie), Pam Baker (Gary), John Maddin, and Michael Maddin (Heidi). She was a devoted step-mom to Anna (Steve), Katie(Jason)and Jackie (Graham) . She proudly watched all of her grandchildren grow. Cole, Wade, Ryan, Brook-Lynn, Blaze, Bailey-Jane, Bethany, Brynn and Gwen were her treasures. She was Great-Nana to Mila. Shirley spent much of her life travelling and living in different army and airforce bases from the Yukon, Nova Scotia, France, and back to Ontario. She began her career as a part-time clerk at Sears, and retired as the Eastern Canada Representative for women’s fashion accessories and cosmetics. She was a member and Past President of the local Pilot Club International. Friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Wednesday, August 28th from 7-9pm. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanstuneralhome.com