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.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My sincere condolences Brian and family. Sharon was such a loving, positive, friendly, giving lady. I taught with her at Ruth Pawson. We also visited other times through mutual friends, Bobby Curtola and elections!
Sharon will be missed by many. May your precious memories and the love that you all share comfort you. Sincerely, Karen Cole (Sutcliffe)
My sincere sympathies to you Brian and your family. I had the pleasure of teaching with Sharon at Ruth Pawson and enjoyed her kind and caring ways. She was always ready for fun as well. Her positive attitude and joy for life was an inspiration. May you find solace in the memories of a wonderful wife and Mother that blessed your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Fensom
My sincere sympathies, Brian. I smile to recall Sharon’s sense of humour and fun – and how she welcomed us when we would all descend on your place in Regina.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Brian. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time and my prayers are with you.
Jo
Our sincerest sympathy for all the Malley family. We have wonderful memories of all the years we enjoyed with all of you through the Regina Queen City Kinsman Club. May the Special life Sharon shared with you give you comfort at this time. Sharon truly was a remarkable, wonderful lady!
We are so sorry to lose Sharon from our lives—we can’t imagine the depth of your loss, and that of Ryan and Erin and their families. Sharon gave tirelessly of herself in all her many roles. I especially recall her participation in the Writing Project, where she was a valuable participant, and wrote some wonderful pieces, which everyone enjoyed reading. Sharon was so many good things, including a good friend. She will be sorely missed by her family, her friends, her colleagues, and her collaborators in all her volunteer endeavours. She will be fondly remembered by all of them as well, and they will carry her with them through their lives, as will her many students, their lives and educations made the richer for having had her as a teacher.
Brian, Ryan, Erin and your families my most sincere condolences. Sharon was a truly wonderful, caring, generous lady. My heart is truly saddened to know that she is no longer with us. She will be missed by many, many people.
Dear Brian and family,
We are so so sad to hear of Sharon’s passing. She always had a twinkle in her eye, a wonderful smile, a great sense of humor, she loved her work, was passionate about her students . Both Jay and I enjoyed our times with her at social events.
We hope in the coming days you can find joy in the memories you have of her.
Sincerely,
Roni and Jay Spetalnick
Brian, Ryan, and Erin … so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing … the Blackwell gang has many fond memories … thoughts and prayers to you …
Our Sincere Sympathy Ryan , Jacqui & Rylan & the rest of your family on the loss of a dear wife, mom & grandma. May all your good memories comfort you in the days ahead.