Shirley died peacefully on January 9, 2017 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1920 in Copper Cliff, Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband, Hartley, in 2004 and her granddaughter, Nicki in 1994. She is survived by her children, David (Ann), Mimi (Eric) and Louise; her grandchildren Jenny (Will), Mark (Shilpa), Geoff (Jenn) and Ali (Sam) and her great-grandchildren Martina, Thomas, Jasmine, Devon, Sid, Hartley, Kenzie and Evan.
She married Hartley, a mining engineer, in 1943 and they moved to several communities in Quebec, B.C. and Ontario. She was always very involved in organizing activities and support wherever they lived. In 1981, Shirley was awarded the Sancta Barbara Medal by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in recognition of her years of volunteer work. When they retired to Salt Spring Island in 1982, she continued her beloved weaving, took up golf and remained active in church and volunteer work. They loved living on the Island and they were always a joy to watch – his eyes always lit up when she came into a room. Shirley is now happily with her soul mate.
Thank you to the Staff at Sluggett House for your loving care over the past 5 years; to Dr. Ryan Liebscher and to the wonderful staff at the Extended Care Wing at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
A Funeral Mass will be held for her at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church at 10030 Third Street, Sidney, B.C. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt. Newton X Road, Saanichton, B.C. V8M 2B2.
Condolences for the family may be offered to the family below.
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Norman & Yvonne Kock
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Wendy Hall Shirley was such a beautiful lady with such a bright spirit. It was a joy and a great honour to care for her at Sluggett House. I will deeply miss her. My condolences to Mimi and all her family.
Wendy Hall
We spent 6 wonderful years with your mom & dad in the beautiful community of Ignace, Ontario. We have so many pleasant memories of our times together. Hartley & Shirley made a special effort to unite the mine staff to form a close knit group that not only worked but played together. Your mom & dad were always a joy to be around and the years we spent in Ignace proved to be some the best years of our life.
My wife and I have some very fond memories of time spent with your mom & dad. I can still remember that beautiful smile that Shirley shared with us.
Please accept our sincere condolences.