Noreen June (Laur) Kershaw
Kershaw, Noreen June (November 1, 1933 – August 28, 2022) –
It is with sadness, that we the Kershaw family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Noreen June Kershaw (Laur), at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on August 28th, 2022, at the age of 88. Noreen was a lifelong resident of Tillsonburg, most recently at Maple Manor, and for many years resided at 5 Lamers Ct., Tillsonburg, and formerly of the Courtland area. Noreen above all else, loved her children, was always so proud to support and encourage her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and cherished her many lifelong friendships.
Noreen was the devoted and loving mother of six children and their partners: Linda Dawson (Murry), of Culloden; Debra Herron (Ross, 2017), of Tillsonburg; Sharon Moore (Rick), of Tillsonburg; Becky Kershaw (Shayne Sutherland, 2011), of Tillsonburg; Brian Kershaw, of Ottawa; and Patrick Kershaw, of London. Always a proud and caring grandmother to: Jodi Donck (James), of Courtland; Brea Sweet (Ed), of London; Jacquie DeMoor (Jeff), of St. Thomas; and Katelyn McCusker (Joey), of Tillsonburg. Also survived by her sister Violet Kinsella, of London, as well as by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents John Laur and Alice Laur (Stinson); four siblings Edna Betler, Edith Phillion, Myrtle Laur, Robert Laur, and by her special grandson David Moore (1993).
All who knew Noreen were invited to attend a public visitation on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. A public memorial service to celebrate Noreen’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 31st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Verhoeve Funeral Homes Chapel, Tillsonburg, by Worship Leader Derrick Drover, from St. Paul’s United Church, Aylmer. Inurnment will follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. All are invited to share special memories, send flowers, and letters of condolence, via Noreen’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. As per Noreen’s wishes, memorial donations can be made to “Operation Smile” via tribute page or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Service Inc., Tillsonburg (519)842-4238, which has been entrusted with all arrangements, with confidence.