Sheila passed away May 2, 2011. Sheila is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, (Alan); her children, Doug (Penny) Macfarlane, Linda Murphy, Kerry (Jeremy) Macfarlane Bell; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and by her special niece, Patricia Doheny. Sheila was predeceased by her father and mother, Frank and Nan Strachan and by her sister, Dorothy and her husband, Frank Doheny. She loved her family and they loved her. As illness overtook her, she wrote a note saying that she had enjoyed a wonderful life and was so proud of all her family. She never lost her positive attitude and happy smile. Sheila was an active and accomplished person with many good friends. She was a student leader, an athlete, and very involved in the community. Above all, she was a loving mother and a supportive wife. Grateful thanks to caregiver, Donna Lowres and to the staff of Acacia Ty Mawr Manor at Shawnigan Lake.
A Celebration of Life will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow in McCall’s Family Centre. Cremation. If you wish, please support the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, #202 – 306 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC V8Z 1M1. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Cathy McKinstry (nee Ellis)
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Marnie and Doug. Leggatt Our deepest sympathy Alan to you and all your family. Our thoughts are with you all. M & D
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Joyce & Jim McKeachie Al: Our sincere condolences on the passing of Sheila.
Have not seen you for awhile, but retain family links through Shawnigan Lake. Warm regards.
Joyce and Jim McKeachie
West Vancouver
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Melodie Clark (Macfarlane) and Julian Macfarlane Dear Uncle Alan, Doug, Linda, Kerry, and family-
We were saddened to hear of your lossand the difficult time you have had. We know that Sheila was much loved and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayersare with you at this time.
Melodie (“Jinx”) and Julian
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Brenda Quin Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mum. I too remember the fun times spent at Shawnigan with the Paynes and the other Oak Bay friends. It was great catching up with you not so long ago Doug. Our thoughts are with you all.
Brenda (Maltby) Quin
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Gerry and Pat Neely Dear Alan and Doug:
We are sorry that Sheila’s last few years were so difficult
and extend our condolences upon her passing
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Wendy (Payne) Walker Alan, my warmest thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I know how much Sheila will be missed, but what wonderful memories you all have to remember her by. I share Sue’s memories of all the wonderful summers we had at Shawnigan, especially the laughter. She will always have a special place in my thoughts.
Love
Wendy
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Pegge Cowan Alan: Sheila was a joy to know and will be missed by all who knew her.
My love and prayers to you and your family
Pegge Cowan
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Karen and Axel Schoeber Our prayers go out to all of you at this time. May you experience the comfort of the Lord.
Karen and Axel Schoeber
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Terri & Ray Elston Dear Doug & Penny,
Sending our warmest condolences to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Sue (Payne) Bennett To all the family,
I was so sorry to receive the news, but do know that it was expected.
I cannot begin to relay all the wonderful memories our families shared over the years, spending time at Shawnigan, Sheila’s laughter, when sharing a drink with Mom and Dad, and telling stories of their times in Mexico. And the few, but good times, Kerry and I have connected over the past few years, checking up on how our parents/families are, and reminiscing.My thoughts are with all of you, and I will continue to look back on old memories that stay with us forever……..!!
Sue
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Midge Norm and Jim Carey so sorry to hear of your loss. What a long journey you have all been on. We have such fond memories of Mrs MacFarlane, always a gracious lady. Midge Norm and Jim
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Marcy and Jim Green Dear Alan, Doug, Penny, Linda, Kerry, Jeremy and children,
We read the obituary in the paper this morning and have been thinking about Sheila ever since and how sweet and welcoming to us she always was. She was a lovely lady.
Thinking about you all and what a wonderful legacy she left in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
With love,
Marcy and Jim
I will always remember Sheila’s gorgeous smile. I want to send the video my teaching partner and I took of her at Acacia when we visited with our class last year. I will try to attach it here but if that won’t work could someone send me their e-mail address and I will send it along to you. I hope we can get together over the summer with Debbie and David who also asked me to send on their sympathies.