Shirley Hinkley

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to Shirley Margaret Hinkley, who left us in her 96th year on February 6th, 2024. Loving mom of Sharon Smith, proud Nana to Jenna (Neil), Hannah and Natalie, sweetest Nanny to Savannah, and always mom to Rob Smith. Predeceased by her husband Ray, sisters Nettie, Lila and Nora, and best friend Sonja Halyk. She will be deeply missed by her dearest friend, Bet Baago and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley’s long and loving journey included a zest for life (never wanting to miss out), and her greatest joy came from simply being with family and friends. In recent years, she particularly enjoyed the friendships she developed at the Court of Rushdale. She was a proud north-ender from Hamilton, former Stelco employee (“the work was dirty but the money was clean”), ‘The Right House’ retail buyer, and a Ti-Cat fanatic (aka armchair quarterback) for over six decades. She touched many hearts along the way with her generosity, kindness, and candor.

We look forward to a celebration of her life in the near future. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Scleroderma Society of Ontario would be much appreciated.