Shirley Helen Troupe (née Strauss)
April 3, 2025
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Shirley Troupe of Ballymote in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Doug for 54 years. Loving mother of Todd Troupe (Sarah) and Leigh-Ann Firby (Dean). Adored Grandma of Michaela Troupe (Adrian Franklin) and Naomi Troupe. Dear sister of Janet Kennedy (Dave), Pat Strauss (JoAnne), Joe Strauss (Pat), Wally Strauss (Betty), Jim Strauss (Betty Ann), and Ray Strauss (Sandy). Also loved by her many family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Louis and Agnes Strauss and her sisters Marlene (Helmut) and Clara Huber (Ron).
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at Northview Funeral Chapel and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., with visitation two hours prior.
Shirley loved her large extended family and the Troupe family. She will be missed by friends at the Maitland Pines Trailer Park and neighbours in Ballymote for her quick wit, sense of humour, big heart and colourful hair. She was admired for her determination and she always thought of others.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Shirley are asked to consider the Arthritis Society Canada.
The family wishes to express gratitude to the I.C.U. staff at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, especially nurse Becky.
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Our recent days have been spent remembering Shirley. She opened her home to our entire family, was generous, kind, and funny, and touched us all very deeply. Our thoughts are with Doug, Todd, Leigh Anne, and her entire family. May her memory be a blessing.
Our deepest condolences to the family. 💐 Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Shirley shined bright in everything she did. She always knew how to light up a room with her laughter, joy and smile. She will be very missed
To the Troupe family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. I was fortunate to know Mrs. Troupe since I was in junior kindergarten with Leigh Ann. I have many fond memories of her throughout my life. Shirley and my mom 5 pinned bowled together on a woman's league for many years. They also volunteered often at St. Mark. I will remember the many good times spent at the Troupe's home and at Wildwood playing cards (Wizard). She was a kind, fun-loving woman whose door was always open to all of Todd's and Leigh Ann's friends. She will be missed dearly.
Doug, Todd, Leigh-Ann, and family, My heart goes out to all of you during this incredibly difficult time ❤️ We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Shirley’s passing. Shirley, and occasionally Linda, will be greatly missed around the campfires. She will always be remembered. Sending love and hugs to all of you.
A donation has been made to Arthritis Society of Canada. Message from the donator: In memory of a great friend. I will miss your humour 🥰
We will miss you at every campfire 🔥, but we will never forget you Shirley. ❤️. Hugs and warm thoughts to the family.
Our deepest condolences Todd, Sarah and family. Sending hugs and love to all. Sincerely, your Whitefish Falls neighbours, Judy and Eric.
God speed Aunt Shirley. I was blessed to have you for an Aunt and lucky enough to have you ❤️ for a godmother. Your humor and kindness was contagious, you will be deeply missed. Love you
Dear Doug and family, I was sorry to read you have lost your beloved wife. It’s so hard. My sincere condolences. Patty
We all wish to express our deepest sympathies with the passing of Shirley. I finally know her middle name. We could not have asked for better neighbours in Ballymote than all of you. We were truly blessed to have met and have you as neighbours. Please take care of yourselves. Sending love, and hugs from Southampton.
💔 absolutely LOVED that gal, whether she was ‘Shirley’ or ‘Linda’. So many good times at the camp and just a good friend. Huge HUGS to Doug and the family. Shirley will never be far from our ❤️ hearts. 💕 💕💕
Thinking of aunt Shirley brings us feelings of joy and laughter. She was always so happy and positive and that rubbed off on all of us. She will be so missed.
Doug and family my heart goes out to all of you. Im in shock of the news of Shirley's passing. She will be missed by all of us. The campfires and shenanigans won't be the same. RIP Shirley 💔💔 Love and deepest condolences to you
Services for Shirley Helen Troupe (née Strauss)
Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
April 5, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Memorial Service will be held at:
Northview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
April 5, 2025 4:00 pm
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I remember Shirley well. I only knew her in a professional setting, however she was so lovely to talk to and had a kind nature. You get a feeling about some people when you meet them that leaves you with a sense of calm. She was truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband and family. My sincerest condolences to all.
~ Donna Pettit