Daughter of Hubert and Gwladys Wallace, Shirley is survived by her husband Eric, with whom she spent 58 glorious years. Shirley is also survived by her daughter Shelley, son Shane, daughter Lani, and son Wallace. Shirley loved her 8 grandchildren and her 3 great-grandchildren.
During her younger days, Shirley enjoyed her many athletic activities which included water skiing on one ski, contest-winning swimming, and golfing. Shirley’s kind and gracious personality and fabulous smile endeared her to all she met.
During their many happy years of marriage, Shirley and Eric jointly hosted countless receptions and parties, for a variety of community causes and charities with special emphasis on young students in the musical arts. During the two years of Eric’s Presidency of the Canadian Real Estate Association, Shirley and Eric travelled and visited every nook and corner of Canada. For thirty four years, Shirley was Eric’s First Mate on the motor yacht Shellani, crossing Queen Charlotte Sound and pursuing their piscatorial pursuits annually in Hakai Pass.
Shirley is also survived by her kind and caring Caregiver, Samita, and two adorable Westies, Tessa and Haly.
Please, no flowers or letters but Shirley would appreciate donations to the Eric and Shirley Charman Bursary Fund for young students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
There will be a Celebration of Shirley’s Life at the Victoria Conservatory of Music on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 1:30 pm. We suggest early arrival as parking in that area is scarce and difficult.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Eric, on behalf of the Directors, Members and staff of the Victoria Real Estate Board, please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Eric and family. I was sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.She was a kind and wonderful lady.
To Eric and all the Family
Our deepest condolences of our dear friend Shirley. We will miss our dinner gatherings and all the fun and happy times together.
We will cherish these memories forever!
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
So sorry to hear the news Eric. She was a lovely lady.
Thinking of you Eric. Shirley was special and will not be forgotten. Lots of love.
Dear Eric and Family.
Pam and I were truly saddened to learn of Shirley’s passing. We have many fond memories of the happy and interesting times we had together. We recall the fund raising events the you and Shirley organized.
Shirley was always gracious and the consummate hostess.
We remember with fondness the many Real Estate functions that we attended together.
We extend our most sincere condolences to you and the family at this most difficult time
Eric,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Her smile and the sound of her laughter will be greatly missed by those of us left. Our community has lost a piece of its foundation, which will never be replaced.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult period.
Mark & Daphne
Eric and Family,
Margaret and I were very saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. We very much admired her and always enjoyed being in her company.
The world now seems a bit smaller without her presence. Please accept our sympathies.
Eric, My deepest condolences from the Wilson family to you my friend. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Dear Eric: A note to say how sorry we were to learn of Shirley,s passing in the paper today. Know she will greatly missed by not only by you and your family but by a great many Victorians who know of her and her contributions to the community over a long period. Our thoughts will be with you in the coming days and we send our deepest sympathy and regret to you and your family. Sincerely Roger&Sally Hemeon