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Shirley EWALD Obituary

Passed away at Centennial Place, Millbrook on January 24, 2020 in her 90th year. Wife of 65 years to the love of her life, the Reverend George Ewald. Cherished mother of Colleen Kennedy and her husband Stephen, George Ewald and his wife Karen, Andrea Nasato and her husband Jay and the late Catherine Louise Ewald (Colleen's twin who passed away at 3 days old). Loving grandmother to Ryan (Sue), Raechelle (Dave), Jenny (Mat), Graeme (Stef), Charity (Don), Josh, Piper and Ryder; great grandmother to Jade, Hayden, Wyatt, Hunter, George, Sam, Elouise, Ry, and Jules; great-great grandmother to Declan and Kohen. Predeceased by her parents Marshall and Emma Gordon. Survived by sisters Audrey Houghton (Phil, deceased) and Carolyn Selby (Don). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Shirley worked alongside her husband George in pastoral ministry for close to 60 years. They lived and served in the following communities: Tweed, ON; Deseronto ON; Lennoxville, QC; Kingston ON; Peterborough ON; Bridgenorth ON; Chatham ON; and Mesa, AZ. Shirley was blessed with the gifts of hospitality, playing the piano, being an extraordinary baker, seamstress, and treasure hunter. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a strong woman of faith and prayer. To have Shirley in your life was to have a loyal, compassionate and giving friend. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Centennial Place Long Term Care in Millbrook. We were all blessed by your loving and compassionate care for Shirley during the final chapter of her life. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough. A Funeral Service will be held in the Comstock-Kaye Chapel on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation prior to the service from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Private family interment to take place at Craford Cemetery, Erieau, Ontario at a later date. If so desired, donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton, or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com

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Published by The Peterborough Examiner on Jan. 27, 2020.

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Judi and Ivan Doherty

January 30, 2020

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I remember your parents well as they were guest speakers at our church in Havelock when I was a child. We will continue to remember you all in our prayers

Larry John MacKay

January 28, 2020

My late wife Lora and I were fortunate to be neighbours with Shirley and George when we lived north of Fowlers Corners in the early 70s. Shirley was a great help to us during the birth of our two children and a caring and comforting neighbour. Lovely lady.

January 28, 2020

Dear George & family,I just saw Shirley's picture in the paper to-day and just wanted to tell you i am sorry to hear of her passing.Shirley was a beautiful women inside & out. I remember you & Shirley bringing in baking at the church when ever they had something going on.I thought of you two often but you made the right decision to move closer to your family.I loved your preaching you two was for sure a perfect couple both gentle & kind.Shirley is in Heaven with Jesus now getting her reward the Lord has promised all of us who loved & served him i can just imagined her mansion how big it is for all she done for the Lord her on earth.Some day we will all be to-gether what a day that will be. Love & Prayer's for you George & family. Ken & Wanda Travis. Hugs.

Andrew and Loetta Brndjar

January 27, 2020

Dear George and Family:
For over a year I have searched death notices in Peterborough and area to see if I could find if George or Shirley had died. This morning I found Shirl's death notice. We met in EPBC in September of 1952. Shirley was part of our Overcomers Class.
May God be with each family member. I'm sure that by now you have heard or read that Stu Mulligan died last year. We had an email from Audrey today and she has sold their condo and moved to Shepherd Manor. She knows many people in the complex.
Andy and Loetta Brndjar

January 27, 2020

We have the fondest memories of Pastor George and Shirley in Blenheim. We miss them greatly! She now reaps her reward of a faithful and helpful life. Terry and Kim Moore

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Visitation

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31

Visitation

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

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356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, ON K9H4C7

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2:00 p.m.

COMSTOCK-KAYE Life Celebration Centre

356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, ON K9H4C7

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