Passed away at Hospice Wellington, Guelph, Ontario on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Arnold Douglas Ryder for 63 years. Loved mother of Wendy (Frank McCrystal) of Regina, SK and Dave (Sandy) Ryder of Guelph, ON. Grandma to Charlie McCrystal, Hailey McCrystal, Sam Ryder and Emily Ryder. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com. No funeral or visitation has been planned. Shirley has asked if those who knew her could occasionally reminisce about the good times they had together. Special thanks to Dr. Chan and the nursing staff on 4E, Guelph General Hospital, and all the wonderful staff and volunteers at Hospice Wellington. If one so wishes, a donation to Hospice Wellington, 795 Scottsdale Dr., Guelph, ON N1G 3R8 would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Shirley J. Ryder in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm.