Shirley Eys (née Booth)

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley at University Hospital, London on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 87.

Loving, and beloved, wife of Adrian Eys for 53 years. Shirley will be remembered and cherished by her son Mark and daughter-in-law Stephanie. She was also an affectionate and proud grandmother to Abby and Lena. Shirley was the daughter of the predeceased Frank and Kathleen Booth and will be greatly missed by her sister, brothers, and extended family in Canada and the Netherlands.

Shirley was a lifelong educator who contributed greatly as a high school teacher, guidance counsellor, and vice-principal. Her longest serving tenure was within the London District Catholic School Board where she devoted her efforts to Catholic Central, Regina Mundi, and St. Thomas Aquinas high schools. She served as a mentor and friend to several female colleagues who were pursuing their own leadership roles within the school board.

Throughout her life, she enjoyed travelling extensively around the world with Adrian, and loved socializing with her friends and family through parties, card-playing, lunches, golf, or over a glass of wine. She was also an avid reader who was current with world events, and prioritized others’ well-being over herself.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28^th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Northview Funeral Home, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, where the Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, August 29^th at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery, London.

For those unable to attend in person, Shirley’s Celebration of Life can be viewed by a livestream by clicking the link below:

Celebration of Shirley’s Life Livestream

In lieu of flowers, expressions of condolences and donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Covenant House Toronto.