Alice Yvonne Sheffield (née Martin)
Alice Yvonne Sheffield (née Martin)
Peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sheffield for 47 years. Dear mother of Cleve of Oshawa and Kathy (Peter) Anderson of Lindsay. Extraordinary grandmother of Elizabeth, Lauren (Michael), Ian, and Adrienne (Ben). Sister of Arthur (late Georgena) Martin, Campbell (Mary Anne) Martin, Louise (Allan) Snider, and sister-in-law Joan (late Christopher) Sheffield. Exceptional teacher, wonderful friend of many, and tireless member of Simcoe Street United Church, University Women’s Club, Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Mental Health Association, Parkinson Canada, Cornerstone Association, and Ontario Parole Board. Relatives and friends are invited to the family home, 182 Hillsdale Avenue, Oshawa on Friday from 1:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00. A memorial service will be held at SIMCOE STREET UNITED CHURCH, 66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:00 am. Inurnment at Nestleton United Church Cemetery at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Parkinson Canada or Simcoe Street United Church Mission and Service Fund would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558). Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.