Obituary of William Shirriff

SHIRRIFF, William David It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of David Shirriff in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2008. Beloved husband for 60 years of Winkie (nee Elizabeth Urquhart). Loving father of Bill, Martha Shaw (David) and Judy (Michael Skutezky). Proud and loving grandfather, "Dandum" of David, Kip, Stephen and Nicholas Shaw and dearest brother of Kathryn Reid (John) and the late Elizabeth Higgins (Stafford). David graduated from Upper Canada College in 1940 and after a year at the University of Toronto joined the Canadian Armored Corps, Ontario regiment, known as the "Black Cats". David's regiment was involved in the invasions of Sicily and Italy and in 1943 he instructed at Sandhurst Royal Military College, England. Following the war, David joined his family's food company in Toronto before starting his own manufacturing business. His greatest joy was participating in the lives of his family and friends. David will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th at TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH, 230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto. If desired, the family gratefully suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, Veterans Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, H366, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5. Esse Quam Videri