Obituary of Shirley Lysko

Lysko After a courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Catherine Lysko (nee Empey) of Tillsonburg passed away in her 66th year on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at her son's home in St. Thomas surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Devoted wife of late husband William Lysko (1981). Loving mother of five children, Lynn and husband Dr. Richard Amstadter of California, Michael and wife Kathryn of St. Thomas, William of Burlington, Robert and wife Stacy of Ohio and Cindy and husband Todd Coulter of Barrie. Proud Grandmother of Tristan and Chelsea-Lynn Lysko, Daniel and Jessica Amstadter, Cassidy and Mitchell Coulter, Lauren, Larissa and Lydia Lysko. Born on a farm in Springfield to the late Roy and Mabel Empey, Shirley was one of 13 children. She is survived by sisters Luella Meatherall of Ingersoll and Jean Empey of Tillsonburg; brothers Keith (RoseMarie) Empey of Springfield, Jack (Pat) Empey of Summers Corners, and Don (Margaret) Empey of Norwich; brother-in-law Don Williamson of London; sisters-in-law Marlene Empey of Springfield, Lorraine (Wayne) Clark of St.Thomas, Irene Lysko of St. Thomas and Shirley Lysko of Brockville; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Shirley is predeceased by sisters Helen (Harry) Esseltine, Norma Williamson, Dorothy (Mack) Sutherland, brothers Howard, Harry, Kenneth and Melvin Empey, brothers-in-law Howard Meatherall and Tony Lysko. Shirley worked hard throughout her life, both in and out of the home. She worked for the past 10 years as a Mary Kay beauty consultant. In this role, she met many women who will remember her for her unique wit and inner strength. She will be sorely missed by friends and family. Visitation will be held on Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 pm at H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, 119 Talbot St, Aylmer where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 19th at 11:00 am. Donations may be made to Community Care Access in Oxford or Elgin counties, or to London Regional Cancer Centre(Lung Cancer Research). Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com