We announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Shirley Josephine (Billson) Locke, of Wallaceburg, she passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Fairfield Park Nursing Home, in Wallaceburg, at the age of 90 years.
Shirley was born in Leicester, England and a daughter of the late Joseph and Winnifred (Riley) Billson.
Beloved wife of Brian Locke.
Loving mother of Karen Beall and Jacqueline (Aleksandar) Stojicevic.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Patrick, Madison, Christian, Jason and Sarah-Jane and great grandchildren Atom, Travis, Carson and Avery.
Shirley had three siblings Roland, Maureen and Yvonne.
Shirley moved from England to Hamilton, Ontario in 1974, to pursue her career at the Hamilton General Hospital. In 2017, she and Brian then settled in Wallaceburg. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, reading and her backyard with her flowers and watching the finches. Shirley always had an amazing sense of humor and was wise with the right decision for her family. She loved a glass of wine or her butter pecan ice cream.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home.
Family and friends are invited to visitation at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, Wallaceburg, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until noon. A service celebrating Shirley’s life will follow immediately.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association .
