Jackman, Shirley Ernestine
December 19, 1930 - March 16, 2025
Shirley Jackman, formerly of Thornbury and Meaford, passed away on March 16, 2025 at the age of 94.
Shirley was born on December 19, 1930 to Ernest and Myrtle Foster in Collingwood Ontario. She grew up in Thornbury, with several brothers and sisters (Kenneth, Melvern, Delbert, Marvin, Aggie, Arlene, Lorna), all of whom predeceased her.
Shirley and Terence Grant Jackman were married on February 20 1954. Shirley and Terry enjoyed many family vacations in Algonquin Park, where Shirley became a local celebrity with her fishing skills, frequently “outfishing” other anglers. They continued to enjoy speckled trout fishing locally throughout the years. Terry predeceased her on December 20, 2016.
Following her high school graduation, Shirley began working in the local apple orchards, followed by a time with the Bell Telephone Company in Thornbury as an operator.
Her passion for flowers and talent for floral design motivated her to establish Thornbury Florists in the 1970s in partnership with her sister Lorna.
Shirley is survived by her four children Terry Jr. (Maxine), Denise, Lori (Bill) and Tracy (Jeff ), as well as six grandchildren (Lindsay, Leslie, Kathy, William, Taylor and Jordon) and twelve great grandchildren, all of whom will cherish fond and lasting memories of her.
Family will honour Shirley’s passing with a private remembrance gathering. Interment will follow at Thornbury Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Monday, March 17, 2025
To Shirley’s Family – So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing! I have many good memories of camping with your family! Think of all the good times that you enjoyed with your Mom & Dad! Bonnie Hammond
Monday, March 17, 2025
Our condolences to Shirley’s family. I knew Terry and his father quit well. Sorry for your lose.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing .Our hugs and condolences to all
the family .
Gary and Beverlee Dillon
Monday, March 17, 2025
My condolences to the family. Hold on to the memories and photos of all the good times you had together.
Linda Teed
Monday, March 17, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family, loved our visit with Terry and Shirley on PEI had great fun
Monday, March 17, 2025
My condolences to you Tracy and your family.
Treasure all the beautiful memories and fun times of your mom
Monday, March 17, 2025
My condolences to the family on Shirley’s passing.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Terry, Denise, Lori, Tracy and your families, I am so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I have so many fond memories of the Jackman house and hanging out at the flower shop with Tracy. We’d get into some shananigans and I can still see Shirley shaking her head! I still have a beautiful sweater that Shirley once knit me. Incredibly talented lady. She will be missed.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Terry, Denise, Lori & Tracy: Condolences to your families in the loss of Shirley. Cherish your many memories. Shirley was a great lady and our families enjoyed many times together.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
My sympathies to the Jackman family. I have many fond memories of all of you. We shared many good times in our younger days at the bowling alley. Your mom was always fun. Going to the flower shop was an adventure as Shirley and Lorna were quite the characters. How lucky we were to have known your mom, your matriarch. Hold your memories close and may you live to make her proud as she watches over you.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Cherish the many wonderful memories you have of
your dear Mom, Grandmother & Great Grandmother.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
My sincere condolences to the entire Jackman family.
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. You have many happy memories to cherish. Sending hugs and condolences.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the entire Jackman family on the passing of your matriarch. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Be good to yourselves.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Terry,, Denise and Tracy my sincere condolences of the loss of your mom. Shirley and Terry were great neighbors. Remember the good times with your mom and Dad. RIP Shirley.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Terry,Denise,Lori and Tracy and families We are so sorry of Shirleys passing, We have so many good memories being with you Mom and Dad. Karen Jennifer, Kelly and Mike Mackey
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing . Sincere condolences to all
the family
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing . Sincere condolences to all
the family
Linda Hutchinson
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Terry and Max,
So sorry about Shirley. I only heard about her today.. Take care.
Chris Caesar