Obituary of Shirley Catherine Teolis

SHIRLEY CATHERINE TEOLIS (nee Pezzack)

Shirley died peacefully on March 28, 2018.  Born September 30, 1925, she was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Marcella Pezzack.  Shirley was predeceased by her devoted husband of 52 years, Hubert Angelo Teolis; and her cherished brother Thomas Richard Pezzack (Kay).  She will be deeply missed by her five loving children:  Mary (Rick), David, John (Maricar), Catherine (Michael) and Nancy (Peter); her beloved grandchildren:  Christopher (Adrienne) and Adam (Holly); great-grandson Oliver Thomas / Yŭ Wén; as well as Meme Teolis; numerous cousins; nieces and nephews. 

After graduating from Loretto Abbey and St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto, Shirley delighted in raising her family, all of whom have cherished memories of growing up in Toronto and time spent at Lake Simcoe, Georgian Bay and Haliburton. 

She was a formidable hostess and homemaker, a devotee of the arts and lover of nature, a lifelong learner and avid reader, as well as a tireless volunteer to various alumnae, charities and the Toronto Symphony Women’s Committee (President from 1982 – 1984).  From 1985 – 1995 Shirley worked with the Ontario March of Dimes, helping bring the post-polio program to national attention.

Further, Shirley enjoyed golfing in the summer, playing badminton in the winter and swimming in all seasons.  An enthusiastic baseball fan, she thoroughly enjoyed Blue Jays and Yankees games.

A funeral mass will be held in the Church of St. Bonaventure, 1300 Leslie Street at Lawrence Avenue East, Tuesday, April 24^th at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception at the Toronto Hunt Club.

A special thank you to all the doctors and nursing staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Sunnybrook Palliative Care and the compassionate home nursing care provided by CCAC.  

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.  Condolences, photographs and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com.