After an incredibly blessed 94 years, we sadly said goodbye on December 5, 2019. Shelagh passed away peacefully after a brief illness at her suite at Parkwood Court, in Victoria BC. She was proud to have been born in Winnipeg on June 2, 1925. To honor a rich life well lived, she leaves behind, 3 sons, 2 grandsons and 3 great-granchildren, extended family and many cherished friends.
She will be remembered for her cheerful and keen attitude, charming sense of fun and her kind and generous heart.
Shelagh had an active mind and curious spirit and made connections with everyone around her. She lived with dignity, strength and humour. She was forever young at heart with a feisty nature that will be greatly missed. She was appreciative of her life and of those that brought her strength and support, love and joy, smiles and laughter.
A heartfelt thanks to her neighbours in Wedgewood Estates and caregivers from Bayshore Home Care. With their assistance, she was able to remain independent in her home until December 2018. We are immensely grateful and indebted to the entire Team at Parkwood Court, Drs. Russell Grimwood and Ted Rosenberg, for their compassionate care and attention.
As to her wishes, she has been cremated, and will soon be reunited and laid to rest, after 18 years apart, with her beloved Alan, “The Big A”, at Royal Oak Burial Park. She has requested no formal Service.
As her life was greatly enriched and passionately filled with a love of all animals, those who are so inclined, please consider making a donation to an organization involved in the welfare of animals.
” Until we meet again, you will always be loved and missed and remembered.”
” Gone but never forgotten.”
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I must be feeling nostalgic because after several decades I found my Auntie Shelagh with an online search. Yes, Auntie! My parents, Janet and Gordon Marshall named Shelagh as my godmother more than 65 years ago and she was always Auntie Shelagh to me. I still treasure my memories of her energy and a handmade bracelet she gave to me. Her father collected the stones in the bracelet from the banks from a river in Egypt (?). I also recall some fun times at Minaki.
You must miss her dearly but as you said…an incredible 94 years. I appreciated reading your notice and loved the photo. My sincere condolences.
My mom passed away at 76 and my father passed away only a year before your mom in 2018. “She” and the Big A brought my parents together and they loved your parents dearly.
My condolences to you Gerry and Paula (and Belle!). 94 – wow – a life well lived and good on Shelagh for leaving a bequest to Hospice. Best, Heather (and Jersey too!)
Victoria Hospice would like to express our sincere appreciation for the incredible vision and foresight of Shelagh in planning for a legacy gift. Her generous spirit will touch the lives of thousands of patients facing life limiting illnesses and their loved ones in the years to come. Our condolences to both family and friends.
With our gratitude,
Victoria Hospice
Gerry and Paula , our thoughts and prayers are with you both…..our deepest condolences. May your Mom rest in eternal peace.