Shirley (née Woodward) GLOIN

Shirley (née Woodward) Gloin of St. Thomas, ON, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond G. 'Ray' Gloin (2019) for 63 years. Shirley was the dearly loved mother of Norma (Steve), Judy (Bill), Ginny, and Norman, and cherished grandmother of Melissa, Anne, Martha, Olivia, Kade, Dennis, and Dominic. She was proud of her great-grandchildren and is also remembered by her nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her brother, Bob Woodward (late Marjory). Born in London, ON, on October 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Vera (née Hair) Woodward. Shirley was a retired employee of the Elgin County Board of Education and a member of Central United Church, St. Thomas. Relatives and friends will be received by the family on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by cremation. Memorial donations to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation, the Lung Health Foundation, or the charity of one's choice will be gratefully acknowledged. The family is grateful to Dr. Brendan Boyd for the special care he gave Shirley, and to all of the Home Care, VON, and STEGH staff.