Obituary of Shelley Lynn Duffy

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shelley Lynn Duffy (nee McPherson), who passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Saturday July 12, 2025. She was the devoted mother to her children: Tara Duffy (Jose), Tiffany McLaughlin-Duffy (Sara), and Kyra Whyte. Her love extended deeply to her cherished grandson, Evan Duffy (Rachel), as well as to her many furry grandchildren: Eavie, Frankie, Kota, Elliott, Fern, Messier, Nova, and Loki. Shelley was the fourth of ten children born to the late Ross and Agnes McPherson (née Reid) in Perth, Ontario. She will be deeply missed by her siblings: Cindy (Lloyd), Reid (Carolyn), Karen (Rico), Debbie (Russ), Beth (Art), Kevin (Stacy), Randy (Shannon), Tania (Brian), and Lori. She was a loving aunt and great-aunt, fondly remembered by Crystal, Blaine, Cody, Jaime, Megan, Mackenzie, Mason, Chantelle, Jim Reid, Stevie, Shawndra, Raisha, Jordan, Caroline, Daymon, Bryant, Connor, Larissa, and Cohen, Mckenzie, Shayla, Makayla and Mackenzie. She was a proud great-aunt to Wyatt, Easton, Kaylee, Logan, Reece, Blakely, Haelyn, Ryder, Cameron, Beau, Ross, Hunter, Dannilynn, Gabriel, Parker, Railynn, Gannon, Hadley, Rosalyn, Declan, Gus, and Archie. Shelley is predeceased by her beloved son William (Billy) Duffy, grandson Avery William Whyte, and nephew Jonathan Ross McPherson.

Shelley was a strong, compassionate, and loving presence in the lives of all who knew her. Her strength, warmth, and unwavering love will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

A private family service will be held at Crawford Cemetery on July 22, 2025. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society, CHEO or Mel's Farm-All Animal Sanctuary would be greatly appreciated.

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” — Michael J. Fox