Lillian Estelle (Heffron) Shoemaker

SHOEMAKER, Lillian Estelle (Heffron)  After a brief illness, Lillian went home to be with Jesus in her 89th year, peacefully at RVH, with her family by her side. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Devoted mother of Wendy Koeslag (Albert), Patti Trzebinski (Richard), and Beth Shoemaker. Loving Grandmother of Ashlee Collins and David Trzebinski, Nicholas Trzebinski, and Natasha Trzebinski (Jean Sébastien Pelletier). Proud Great Grandmother of Aleksey Trzebinski. Also Step Grandmother of Blain Richards-Koeslag (Keri) and Blair Richards-Koeslag (Christian Konietschke) and Step Great Grandmother of Garrett and Hayden Richards-Koeslag and Sequoia, Francis and Ezra Konietschke. She is predeceased by siblings Ernie, Clarke, Ruth and Nola. Loved by numerous nieces and nephews — children of both of her sisters. Special friend and neighbour of both Dorothy McNeil and Elaine Klingbeil. Mom faced many challenges in her life, but she never gave up. She worked for the Red Cross as a Homemaker until she was 71 “looking after old people”. Mom loved people, she loved talking to people, and she was extremely compassionate. Special thanks to all of the nurses on Cardiac Renal at RVH and to Dr. Koczanzan, Dr. Vadakepot and Dr. Lopez for the excellent care you provided to our precious Mom. Condolences may be sent to the family at barrie.basicfunerals.ca In lieu of flowers, Mom has requested donations be made to Red Cross Homecare or RVH Cancer Care Centre. Visitation will take place at 1pm on Tuesday March 22 at Jennett Chapel,152 Bradford Street in Barrie with the funeral service at 2pm followed by a reception. Interment will be scheduled in May, with details to follow. Masks required at Jennett Chapel