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Shirley Patricia Embree

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Shirley Patricia Embree

August 18, 1946 - November 30, 2019

Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Saturday November 30th, 2019. Beloved wife of William Embree. Loving mother of Brad Embree and Shelley Knegt (John). Cherished grandmother of Jordanna Morton and step grandmother of Dallin and Shaylynn Morton. Dear sister of Bonnie McAteer (John Ryall). Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday December 5th at 11 am in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Bill Dunk - December 12, 2019

Iamsosorry to just hear of Shirley's passing. Keeley and Missi and me send our sincere condolences to you Brad and Shelly.We all have found memorys of the many times we spent together. Always regretted the life changes that changed the once good friendship we all enjoyed.All the best to you Bill.

Anastasios Karpouzis - December 6, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Thea Adams - December 6, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Thea Adams - December 6, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Ericka Tovey - December 5, 2019

Dear Bill, Brad and Shelley:I am so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She was incredibly kind and with an infectious energy, smile and laugh that would fill any room. I am sorry that I wasn't able to pay my respects in person, but am thinking of you all and are in my thoughts, and will be making a donation in her memory.Sending hugs your way!Ericka

Ericka Tovey - December 5, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Kathy Lush-Deveau - December 5, 2019

To Shelley and Family: My deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful mother. I only met her once, but can see her spirit and zest for life was inherited by Shelley. May your sorrow one day be eased by the lifetime of happy memories you all shared and gave to Shirley.

Northumberland Hills Hospital Community Mental Health Services - December 5, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Ken and Jenny Burke - December 5, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Bert & Liliane Young - December 4, 2019

We were filled with great sadness when we read about Shirley..So many memories came pouring in-- Dinner parties, occasional mishaps, rescues, crazy things- but always laughing!Shirley was so creative, all the clothes she made for Liliane & the household stuff she put together!Her laugh! We can still hear it!!Give love and hugs to Bradley and Shelley; hoping they still remember us..

Roelof and Dianne Knegt - December 4, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Thomas Bullen - December 4, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Audrey herrema - December 4, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

John Pfeifer - December 4, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Directors & Staff of the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association - December 4, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

peter and murielle hayward - December 3, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Nicole CORBEIL - December 2, 2019

To Shirley's family:Please accept my sincerest condolences. Shirley was the happiest and most gregarious of our little poker club and I will miss her presence dearly.Nicole

Billy Sandovski - December 2, 2019

My love, thoughts and deepest condolences are with you all during this difficult time.Billy Sandovski and family

Billy Sandovski & Family - December 2, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Bonnie McAteer & John Ryall - December 2, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Alec and Lori Harmer - December 2, 2019

Very sorry to hear about Shirley. She was always a fun and loving person with a great smile.

Don and Julie Ralph - December 2, 2019

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time .

Courteney Ponting - December 2, 2019

Hello BillJust found out your sad news.So sorry, I know how you must feel.Please accept my sincere condolences. I am in Florida for,the winter, so will not be able to attend the service. You will be in my thoughts.Courteney

S. Ellis - December 2, 2019

Je vous souhaiter du réconfort lors de votre deuil. La Bible promet que votre bien-aime reviendra à la vie dans un paradis paisible sur la terre. (Jean 5:28, 29)