DAY, Shirley Norma (née Beattie)
Born Tuesday June 02, 1936. Passed away Sunday March 22, 2026.
Daughter of Harold and Phyllis Beattie (both dec). Sister of Violet, Ivan (dec), Lyle, Melva, Kevin (dec), Cliff, Val, Glenda and Wilma. Adored mother of Gavin, Daryl, Narelle and Dan (dec), and Rod. Grandmother of Benjamin and Nicole, Brodie and Jessica. Great grandmother of Matilda, Violet, Lennox and Apollo. Loved friend of Geoff, Damien, Paul, Troy and Carlee and families.
Always loved always remembered.
Funeral notice
Tuesday March 31, 2026, 2:00pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Shirley Norma Day will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 commencing at 2pm. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes a private cremation will be held.
For those unable to attend, please CLICK HERE to view the live stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeNarelle and Geoff, our thoughts are with you and your family. Narelle, you’ve given your mum the best support. We know it’s not easy to say goodbye to your mum. Sorry we cannot be at the funeral. Love from Suntie and Max.
March 30, 2026 3:37 pm
Dear Narelle, Geoff and extended Day family.
Sympathy and love to you on the passing of your dear Mum.❣️Faye Fox & Stephen McMaster
March 30, 2026 1:00 pm
My dear Rod and family, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear Mum. Unfortunately I cannot attend the funeral but my thoughts are certainly with you all at this sad time. Kindest regards. Evelyn Allan and family.
March 30, 2026 9:36 am
Dear Narelle and family, sending love and sympathy on the loss of your dear mum..I hope you find comfort in knowing that her soul is free and her body is no longer in pain or discomfort..Thinking of you all at this sad time.. 🌹💔
March 29, 2026 12:14 pm
Dear Gavin, Daryl, Narelle and Rod , so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mum. Fond memories of Shirley during our years as neighbours at Marengo. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
March 28, 2026 8:41 am
In Loving Memory
Aunty Shirl,
I will miss our chats about knitting—sharing what we were each working on, whether it was a jumper, baby jacket, or rug. Those conversations meant so much and will always be remembered fondly.Rest now, sleep peacefully.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gavin, Narelle, Daryl, Rod, and the extended family.
Love Kylie, Anthony and families
March 27, 2026 10:21 pm
Our sympathy to Narelle,Geoff and the Day family on the loss of your dear mum. RIP Shirley ❤️
Lorraine and Garry McGlynnMarch 27, 2026 4:49 pm
Deepest sympathy to Shirley’s family and friends
Gretchen Egan
March 27, 2026 4:35 pm
To Narelle and families, sincere condolences to you all,
Fond memories of our badminton day's many years ago with Shirley.
Much love ❤️ to you all.Greg Newton xx
March 27, 2026 12:56 pm
Dear Gavin, Daryl, Narelle, Rod and families. Sending you all our love and deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mum and our dear Aunty Shirley. Memories will last forever and she will be with you always. Rest in peace now Aunty Shirley ❤️
Love Always Gina, Wayne and family xxMarch 26, 2026 4:14 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Gavin,Darryl, Narelle & Rod
on the passing of your Mum, Shirley.
We have fond memories of our association with Shirley in early Foster Care days. RIP ShirleyLynette and Gerrard
March 26, 2026 4:03 pm
Aunty Shirl, thank you for all your care and support over many, many years, from Apollo Bay to Colac, from St Cuthberts Ladies Auxillary to sharing kinder duties for Henry and Danny. Thank you for being such a kind and caring person. I miss our chats in the supermarket.
Deepest sympathy to Gavin, Daryl, Narelle and Rod
LynMarch 26, 2026 11:06 am
Dear Gavin, Daryl, Narelle, Rod and family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many. Aunty Shirley's warmth and love will never be forgotten. Love Rayelene, Laurel, Mark and family.
March 25, 2026 7:33 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Day family on the recent death of your loved mother Shirley.May she rest in peace now after a long illness.Love to you all from Peter and Bernadette Nolan and family 🙏💐💕💋💋
March 25, 2026 3:40 pm
My dear Aunt Shirley, you have left footprints on our hearts, when you walked ahead of us on a path we all must take. I will always treasure our family catch ups and will dearly miss giving you my special hugs.
Love your favourite and precious niece, AmandaMarch 25, 2026 1:02 pm
Dear aunty Shirley l have fond memories of time spent with you and mum l was hoping to catch up in July but it wasn't meant to be you will always be in my heart love lorna
March 25, 2026 11:39 am
Condolence to Gavin on your loss. May she RIP.
March 25, 2026 11:19 am
Dear Narelle, Geoff and the Day family
Thinking of you. Sad to say goodbye to your Mum. Be at peace. You have done such a lovely job caring for Shirley. Love Julie Spence 😘March 25, 2026 9:24 am
Thinking of you Narelle and Geoff on the loss of your mum Shirley. It was a pleasure to care for Shirley over the last few years. Deepest sympathy to the family ❤ Karen
Karen Scholes
25th March 2026March 25, 2026 7:13 am
Dear Shirley, may you now be resting peacefully. You were a very special lady with lots of love to give. All the foster children you cared for on top of your own family needs. You were always so lovely to me. Sincere condolences and love to Gavin, Rod, Narelle and Daryl. 💜 Julie Hitches
March 24, 2026 9:05 pm
Our Sincere Condolences to Gavin, Daryl,Narelle,Rodney, extended family & close friends ❤️Aunty Shirley was a kind, considerate ,caring lady 🫶🏻may she now rest in peace . 🌹. 💕 Debbie & Allan Frizon & family
March 24, 2026 7:32 pm
So sad to hear news of my dear friend Shirley
She was so kind and sweet , who just loved her knitting for family and charities.
A very loving, hard working mother , My deepest sympathy to Gavin Daryl Narelle and Rod .
Time to put your knitting needles to rest Shirl ...
Suzii Gary HoltMarch 24, 2026 6:45 pm
Deepest sympathy to Gavin,Daryl,Narelle and Rodney and there families. Shirley my lovely friend for many years We went to school together and married brothers.Rest in peace dear Shirly.From Tricia and family.
March 24, 2026 5:48 pm