Shirley Anne (née Gilbert) Conliffe

Shirley Anne Conliffe (née Gilbert) passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Chatham, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma (née Jones) Gilbert. She was the beloved wife of the late Don Conliffe (2016), with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Shirley is survived by her loving children, Cindy Devereux and Don Taylor of Ridgetown, Lori and Shaun Dilliott of Chatham, and Donna and Kevin Couture of Ridgetown. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Nicole and Darren Beuckelare, Meagan Devereux and Jeff MacDonald, Greg and Rachel Dilliott, Jamie and Stephanie Dilliott, Allison Dilliott and Eric Flockhart, and Erin Couture, as well as her proud great-grandchildren, Cadance, Maddux, Richie, Reid, Banks, and Campbell. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Don Conliffe (2016). Cremation has taken place and a private interment for Shirley and her beloved husband, Don, will be held later at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Shirley to the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent. Arrangements have been entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home.