Published in The Lake Report, February 26, 2026, page 22.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Faye Shaver. Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Faye passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and now rests eternally at home with her Saviour in Heaven.
Loving wife of John, mother of Patricia (Mathew) and Daniel (Irene), grandmother of Dawson, Julia, Annelise, Nadia and Isaiah. Faye is survived by her sisters Anne and Elaine, brother John (Lisa), sister-in-law Shirley, and brother-in-law Paul. Predeceased by her parents, Wallace and Josephine Longstreet, brother Bob, sister Sylvia and brother-in-law Jack. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Faye’s lifelong career spanned several decades and began as a church organist when she was 13, at All Saints Anglican Church in her hometown of Erin, Ontario.
For the majority of her career, she served as organist at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake and later, at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Queenston. Faye was a member and past president of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO Niagara).
Faye was recognized by the NOTL-Lewiston Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow. Over the years, her hobbies included music, gardening, going for long walks and bike rides, knitting (Prayer Shawl Ministry), tai chi, crossword puzzles and watching the sunset.
Faye’s family wishes to thank Dr. Kalani, nurse Erin Jarvis and Bobbie Van Gelder of the Niagara North Family Health Team and Dr. Chan of St. Catharines for their loving care over the years.
In accordance with Faye’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive guests at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon.
A funeral service will take place at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. A private family interment will take place in St. Mark’s Cemetery at a later date.
Those who wish may make a memorial donation to Alongside Hope (formerly Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund) or the Canadian Lung Association. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.
