SHAW, Olive

Oct 13, 2016

(nee VanNess) At 92 years of age at Eventide Home in Niagara Falls on Saturday, September 24, 2016 Olive peacefully joined her loving husband of 56 years, Clarence, who predeceased her in 1995.

Olive was always happiest when preparing food for a family gathering or get-together with friends. She did whatever needed to be done to help family and friends alike; her door was always open and no one ever left her house hungry. She was very well known for her baked goods, especially her pies and homemade doughnuts. Olive finished her working life as an accomplished cake decorator, instructor and supply store owner. In her early years she cooked in a lumber camp, drove taxi, managed Leonard Dining Hall at Queen's University, and working as a housekeeper and babysitter she cared for many families, there were other assorted jobs as well, too numerous to list. In short, Olive touched a lot of lives and she will be fondly remembered by many.

She leaves behind a loving family; her children Howard (Sharon), and Penny Humber (David), grandchildren Robbie, Debbie Shepherd, Rodney, Lauralee Walsh, Paula Appleton, Mike Cousins & Patricia Cousins, and 6 wonderful great-grandchildren. Olive is also survived by daughter-in-law Carol Shaw, brothers Ralph and Ford VanNess, numerous nieces, nephews and caring friends. She was preceded in death by her son Richard, and brothers Russell and Carl VanNess. Cremation has taken place and a family service will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens in Kingston at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations may be made in Olive's name to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the caring staff at The Salvation Army Hon. Ray & Helen Lawson Eventide Home for their care, support and understanding during Olive's residence and passing.