Ioan Shortt Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ioan Shortt (Fergus, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ioan left this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ioan Shortt to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Winetta Betts (McMullen) and Cecil Betts; and her brother Murray. She is survived by: her husband Elmer Shortt; her children, Kathy (Ted Oldfield), Keith (Cris), Kevin (Jack Bond), Karen MacDougall (Colin) and Kelly (Kevin Brown); her brother Robert; her grandchildren, Geoffrey, Alyssa, Lucas, Matthew, Ryan, Alexandra, Branna, Brogan, Bronis, Padraig, Madison, Cedar and Levi; and her great grandchildren, Louisa, Huron, Leeroy, Cecilia, Ellie and Jasper.

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM at the Melville United Church (300 St Andrew St W, Fergus, ON N1M2W7). A reception was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the same location.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Melville United Church or Monticello United Church would be appreciated by Ioan's family.