Sharon Malley of Victoria, BC, formerly of Regina, SK, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019 at the age of 76. Sharon is survived by Brian, her loving husband of 50 years, and their children, Ryan (Jacqui Cameron) and their son, Rylan; and Erin (Andrew Nice) and their children, Oliver and Evelyn.
She is also survived by her sisters, Eleanor (Bruce) Beam, and Irene Holbrook, brother-in-law, Denis (Beverley) Malley, nieces, Rita Godbout and Josephine Malley, and nephews, Paul Godbout, Bud Beam, and Shaun (Rita) Malley, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Mary Wheeler, her sister, Margaret Godbout, brother, Patrick Mann, brother-in-law, Michael Holbrook and nephews, Oren Holbrook, Kevin Malley and Roger Malley.
Sharon was born in North Battleford and grew up in Battleford, attending Central School and Battleford Collegiate before moving to Saskatoon to attend Teacher’s College and the University of Saskatchewan. She met Brian at the U of S and they were married in December 1969. Sharon moved to Regina and began teaching at Rosemont School. After returning to university, she taught at Regent Park School. In 1973, Sharon and Brian moved to West Germany, where Brian taught military children at the on-base school. They returned home to Regina in 1976 and Sharon took a break from teaching to raise her children before returning to teach at Peart and Ruth Pawson schools and at Imperial School where she retired as vice-principal. Sharon was very active in the community, especially with the Queen City Kinettes, Telemiracle and at All Saints Anglican Church. Sharon was a selfless volunteer, always putting others before herself, and throwing herself completely into any job she undertook.
Sharon and Brian travelled extensively throughout Europe, Canada, the US, including Hawaii several times, and Egypt, and they circumnavigated Australia and New Zealand by cruise ship in 2013.
Sharon bravely fought myelofibrosis, rarely complaining about the diagnosis or treatment and continued to undergo a variety of treatments, even when it was too late for her. She had hoped her organs could be used for research to be of help to others in the future. We thank Dr. Szeto, Dr. Woodley and many other nurses and specialists who tried to make life better for her.
A Celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 3:30 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive in Royal Oak with Reverend Sandra Hounsell-Drover officiating.
A Celebration of Sharon’s life will also be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 2 pm. in the All Saints Anglican Church, 142 Massey Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, with the Canon Cheryl Toth officiating. http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/5964
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Kinsmen Telemiracle, All Saints Anglican Church in Regina, or a charity of your choice.
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My heart aches for you Brian & all your family
We send our sincerest Sympathy
Brian and family: I’m so sorry for your loss.
Our sympathy to you and your family Brian
Dear Brian and Family,
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. I remember her smiling face when she would pop in to see you at the Board Office; she would always stop at my desk for a quick chat as we both talked about our children. She will truly be missed as a wife, mother, grandma and friend. Keep all those wonderful memories you have of her close to your hearts. With our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gloria and Stu Willison
Brian, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear Sharon. She was an inspiration, a comfort, and a great example of courage and faith. I am grateful for the time that you both shared with me.
Take good care of yourself, Brian. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Loretta and Stewart Elford