McGRATH, Shirley (née Newman)

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Born on January 27, 1941. Passed away on April 21, 2020.

Our beautiful wife, mother and nan. Passed away peacefully at home. Surrounded by her loving family.
Adored and much loved wife of Lindsay. Devoted and cherished mother and mother in-law of Andrea and Jack; Kayelene and Adrian; Jeanette and Gerard; Jennifer (dec) and Glenda and Rob.
Treasured nan of Thomas, Amanda, Daniel and Stephanie, Casey and Zac, Hayley and Liam; Aidan, Tayla; Maggie and Tim, Carla and Rowan; Amy and Xavier; Jessica and Cody, Alisha and Olivia. Adoring Great Nan of Xander and Baby Weel.

‘To know her was to love her’

Funeral Notice

Service: Tuesday April 28, 2020

Due to Government restrictions, a private service will be held.

38 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. Sending our love Lindsay and all her family. Shirley was a beautiful lady. Rest In Peace

    Jenny and Peter April 22 2020 5:33 pm
  2. McGrath, Shirley (Newman)
    Dearly loved sister of Lilian and Norm Grove.
    Loving memories of a very special person.
    Sadly missed.

    Lilian and Norm Grove April 22 2020 5:34 pm
  3. Dearest Lindsay, Andrea & Jack, Kayelene and Robbo, Netti and Geddo, Glendi and Rob and your gorgeous families.
    We love you all dearly and are beyond shattered for your loss.
    Shirley is now at peace and deserves nothing less.
    We will always be here for you all at anytime day or night.
    Look after each other and I’m so glad we got to give you all big Hugs and kisses.
    Love Marc, Sally, Emily and Jye Montano xx

    Sally Montano April 22 2020 5:46 pm
  4. We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.
    Such a lovely lady. Sympathy to all of your families ????
    Kind regards, Spike and Rhonda

    Rhonda Davies April 22 2020 5:57 pm
  5. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time, so sorry to hear this.

    Steph Glennon April 22 2020 6:27 pm
  6. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family on the loss of your darling wife Shirley.
    Take and and love to you all xxx
    From Honorine and Family xx

    Honorine Dowie April 22 2020 6:30 pm
  7. Our thoughts are with you all xx

    Sharyn Newton April 22 2020 6:46 pm
  8. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
    Love from Dominic and Maree.

    Maree Lamanna April 22 2020 7:05 pm
  9. To me she will always be kind and joyful Mrs McGrath and it was with sorrow that I learnt yesterday of her passing.
    My condolences go out to all the McGrath family who I have fond memories of from my Simpson childhood.
    Rest well Mrs McGrath.

    Wade Howlett April 22 2020 7:24 pm
  10. So sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. It was always a pleasure caring for her when in hospital.
    Deepest sympathies to Lindsay and family at this very sad time. – Bernadette (Bernie ) Walters

    Bernadette Walters April 22 2020 7:33 pm
  11. Deepest Sympathy to Lindsay and family, very sad to hear this news.

    Heather Munro April 22 2020 7:38 pm
  12. To Ang, Jack and families.. we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Good memories will flourish ???? Anne & Allan

    Anne Kayes April 22 2020 8:20 pm
  13. To all the McGrath families, our love and thoughts are with you all. We send you all our love
    Ken and Vera xxx

    Vera Convey April 22 2020 8:20 pm
  14. Absolutly heartbroken. The world is a little dimmer today. RIP Aunty Shirl

    Tracie McGrath April 22 2020 8:33 pm
  15. To Dear Lindsay & all the family…
    Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to everyone…It is so hard to lose a precious wife, mother & nan….but she will be forever in your thoughts & a part of her is always with you … So cherish all the beautiful memories that you all have of her.
    Love Keith & Marlene Weir

    Marlene Weir April 22 2020 8:42 pm
  16. To Dear Jeanette and Gerald and all of your family, our love and thoughts to you all. Words cannot express our sorrow, we are here for you. with all our love, Debbie, Ian McCoombe and family.

    Debbie McCoombe April 22 2020 8:49 pm
  17. My deepest sympathy to Andrea and Jack on the passing of your dearest mother and mother in law and grandmother Shirley. I’m so sorry to hear, Judy Borthwick and Alan (dec)

    Judith Borthwick April 22 2020 9:03 pm
  18. Thinking of you all at this time.Hold onto the memories, they are so important x

    Fiona Younis April 22 2020 9:21 pm
  19. Words do not seem enough, but thats all we can do in this crazy time, I am so sorry for your loss, Love and hugs to you all, may my adopted mum RIP

    Dianne Dunlop April 23 2020 8:43 am
  20. Deepest sympathy to Lindsay and all the family on the loss of dear Shirley.
    A gentle, loving soul who will be greatly missed by us all.
    Bet

    Bet Salter April 23 2020 8:47 am
  21. All our love and thoughts are with you all Xx Xx such a beautiful soul and she shines so bright in all off you xxx all our love,
    Bec, Josh, Evie and River xxx

    Rebecca Convey April 23 2020 8:50 am
  22. Deepest Sympathy and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you always hold the happy memories of her close to your hearts.

    Gerard and Jo McNamara and family! April 23 2020 10:09 am
  23. huge hugs and warm felt love and sympathy to the whole family she was an angel and a true gem of the earth ..

    god bless you all..

    malcolm mcgrath April 23 2020 10:16 am
  24. A beautiful lady who will always be remembered. Our best Mrs Clause who made so many smile. Deepest sympathy to Lindsay, his daughters and all the family. Love Nick Biddy and family RIP Shirley

    Nick and Biddy Weel April 23 2020 12:07 pm
  25. Saddened by the passing of my much loved cousin Shirley.
    Memories of shared childhood experiences and visits to Stanhope with a continuing connection into adulthood.
    Loving thoughts to Lindsay and all the family.
    Rest well Shirley dear.

    Jan and Brian Firth.

    Jan Firth April 23 2020 12:56 pm
  26. Deepest Sympathy to Lindsay, Andrea & Jack, Kaylene & Adrian, Jeanette & Gerard, Glenda & Rob and Families on the passing of such a lovely lady, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Joy , Tony Cirillo and family xxx

    Joy &Tony Cirillo April 23 2020 1:00 pm
  27. Dear Lindsay and the entire McGrath family. We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your beautiful Shirley. You were such a devoted and caring husband. Wayne and I are here for you always. Sending our love to you all at this difficult time. Judy Skinner and Wayne Armstrong xxxx

    Judy Skinner April 23 2020 2:21 pm
  28. Dear Lindsay and family,
    My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Shirley.
    In memory of Susan, Pat and Bill.
    With much love
    Gail Woodward

    Gail Woodward April 23 2020 3:49 pm
  29. Sending our most heartfelt condolences to you all. An adorable wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Gone too soon ❤️ Our Love to you all.
    Wayne Vickie Crole and family ❤️❤️

    Vickie crole April 23 2020 4:22 pm
  30. Remembering Shirley as a warm and welcoming person who after saying hello would put the kettle on and rustle up something tasty. We didn’t see a lot of Shirley over the last few years, but we will never forget her wonderful welcomes. Our deepest sympathy to lindsay and their amazing daughters Andrea, Kaylene, Jeanette and Glenda. Shirley left a lasting memory for everyone she touched in her life…… rest easy Shirley.
    Ida and Brian

    Ida Tevelein April 23 2020 7:49 pm
  31. Sending heartfelt sympathy to Lindsay and family on the passing of Shirley. Memories of childhood holidays with my cousin at Stanhope.
    Loving thoughts.
    Mary Murray ( Gerock)

    Mary Murray April 23 2020 9:31 pm
  32. Dear Lindsay and family
    Deepest condolences and thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Mick & Shirley Ritchie

    Shirley Ritchie April 24 2020 7:25 am
  33. Shirley, forever loved sister-in-law of Rhonda and Kevin (dec), Aunty of David, Tanya, Will and families. Special friend for seventy years, many special times we shared together. A beautiful loving and caring lady now at rest.

    Rhonda Rodgers April 24 2020 10:49 am
  34. Deepest condolences to your family at this very sad time for you all RIP Carol Williams

    Carol Williams April 24 2020 2:56 pm
  35. My deepest sympathy to Lindsay and family

    Aileen Smith April 25 2020 1:33 pm
  36. A playmate friend of Shirley from my primary school days at Stanhope – Joan Paffett nee BRITTAIN So sad to hear of your death.

    Joan Paffett April 26 2020 12:14 pm
  37. Our love and sympathy to our new daughter Carla her family, Jeanette & Geddo, Maggie, Amy and partners Rowan, Tim & Xavier and her pop Lindsay and all the McGrath family. Your nan/mum Shirley was so dearly loved and will be missed but never forgotten. All the best for today, sorry we all can’t be there for you today due to the global situation.

    Marg & Greg Harbridge April 28 2020 8:37 am
  38. We are so deeply heartbroken and devastated that we can’t be with you today. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that we are all thinking of you and are sending all our love and strength.
    We all have so many amazing memories of time spent together and she will live on in each of you and in our heart forever.
    xox ❤❤❤

    Bill and Mary -Ellen and families April 28 2020 12:41 pm

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