Shirley Goldsmith

Shirley Hannah Sophia Goldsmith (nee Witte), of Durham, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Hanover & District Hospital on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Goldsmith. Loving mother of Ken Goldsmith and his wife Marian, Garry Goldsmith, and Allan Goldsmith and his wife Erna. Mother-in-law of Linda Goldsmith, and Willy Hennig and his wife Merla. Cherished grandmother of Lucretia, Lawrence, Daryl, Krista, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Jeremie, Brittany, Josh, Jordan, David, Melissa, Brent, and Ashley. Proud great-grandmother of 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dear sister of Orville Witte and his partner Merry. Predeceased by her son Larry Goldsmith, her daughter Pat Hennig, her great-grandson Case Pasowisty, her brothers Ken Witte and his late wife Bernice, Clarence Witte and his late wife Dorothy, her sister Doris and her late husband Milford Wilken, and two infant siblings. 

As per Shirley’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at the Durham Cemetery. 

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation or The War Amps would be appreciated by the family.