Passed away peacefully on October 21, at Fosterbrooke Long Term Care, at the age of 83.

Beloved mother of Sandy Engley(Darrell), the late Michael Carter Knowles and the late Stephen James Knowles, and stepmother to Sharon Bartlett(David), Donna Richards(Allen) and Brian Newth(Tina).

Proud grandmother to Ashley Louise Knowles, Michael John Murphy, and step grandmother to Ryan Bartlett, Nikki Graveline(Alan), Marc Richards(Kaitlin), Jenna Richards, Mitchell Newth, Samantha Newth, Michelle Gauge, Daniel Newth, Ashley Newth and Amber Newth.

Adoring great grandma to Kyra, Avacyn, Haley and Michael.

Shirley will be dearly missed by all of her extended family and friends.

In keeping with Shirley’s wishes, no formal service will take place.