Martha Sheldrake

Obituary of Martha May Sheldrake

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SHELDRAKE, MAY:  Suddenly at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Sunday, June 10, 2012, Martha May Sheldrake (nee Shirton) of Smithville passed away in her 95th year.  Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Walter Sheldrick.  Loving mother of Jim and Joyce Sheldrake, Lois and Paul Chapman, and Linda Kobylt, and mother-in-law of Diane Sheldrake.  Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren , 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.  Predeceased by sons Stanley and Irvine.  May was the organist and choir leader at Smithville Presbyterian Church for 30 years.  Visitation will be held on Monday, June 18 beginning at 10 am at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville where the memorial service will follow at 12 Noon.  Inurnment at Smithville United Church Cemetery will precede the service.  If desired, memorial contributions to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home.