Shirley passed away at Victoria Hospice on October 11, 2015 at the age of 68. She was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on May 2, 1947 to the late Harold and Rowena (Langdon) Siteman. She is survived by brother, Ronald (Anne Marie) Siteman; nephew, John Siteman; nieces, Christine Siteman, Angela Demings (Darren); great-nieces, Kassidy and Bailey Demings; great-nephew, Cole Siteman all of Dartmouth; Aunt June Stone of Newfoundland and cousins in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Howard Siteman.
Shirley graduated from the Nova Scotia Hospital School of Nursing in 1968 and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount Saint Vincent University, in Bedford Nova Scotia in 1975. She received a Certificate of University Studies in Theology (Cum Laude) in 1991, followed by a Master of Arts Pastoral Studies in 1993, both from the University of Ottawa/Saint Paul University. She worked at the Nova Scotia Hospital for over twenty years and held positions as head nurse and supervisor. Shirley came to Vancouver Island in 1993 and worked a few different positions, ending up as a Manager at Eric Martin. Shirley was a leader in the Girl Guides of Canada for many years, in Dartmouth (Guide name Tweety) and in Victoria. She received her 50 year pin for active service this last spring. She was devoted member of St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Dartmouth and St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Cole Harbour. Her spiritual life in Victoria was centered at St. Mary of the Incarnation, in Metchosin, but her reach was widespread through the many activities she was involved with including Cursillo, Education for Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry and Safe Church training. She was generously involved with many families and friends over the years, including her own family and was always interested in their activities and accomplishments. Forever missed by family and good friend, Gerry Webber, on the East Coast and too many to count on the West Coast.
“Well done, you good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21
Shirley’s Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 17th at St. Mary of the Incarnation, 4125 Metchosin Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z6. Those of you who knew Shirley, know she liked colour, so please come and celebrate with as much colour as you can.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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26 Responses
My sincere condolences to Shirley’s family & friends. I first met her at the NSH School of Nursing in 1966. We were not in the same program but lived on the same floor in residence. I knew her as a dedicated nurse and a very caring individual. He passing is a loss to all who knew her.
Shirley’s death came as quite a shock, and she will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. She was a classmate of mine in nursing school 50 years ago, and we reconnected on Vancouver Island within recent years. She was a lady who was known to put the needs of others before her own and was a great asset to the health community. Our loss is heaven’s gain. It was a pleasure to have known her.
I was one of Shirley`s classmates at the NSH class of 68,she was a warm ,caring girl and loved what she did,I know she left a lasting impression on all who crossed her path,condolences to all of her family. ,Shirley ,carry on with your work in heaven,you were needed and he called you home,watch over us ,you will be missed.
Shirley was my supervisor and mentor for many years while at the Victoria Mental Health Centre at the Royal Jubilee. She always put the patient at the center of our care and insisted we all did the same:) I will remember her as a passionate Guide leader and story teller; always about the east coast. On the funny side, she usually got me to buy at least four boxes of GG cookies every spring and fall, a bounty that I shared with staff, friends, and family.
I hope that Shirley passed with the same care and comfort that she insisted on doing for those within her care. She will be missed.
So very saddened by the news of Shirley,s death. I was one of her classmates at NSH. Shirley left a lasting impression on all of us. Beautiful obit. She accomplished so much in her life and was so generous with her time and talent.My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved her.
I knew Shirley for almost 50 years. She was a classmate in the Class of 1968 at the Nova Scotia Hospital. She was much later a nursing colleague when we were part of the management team for the Mental Health and Addictions team for the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
She was always a giving person, full of life and always up for a laugh. There is no doubt she will be missed by the many people she served and who served with her.
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley’s family at this sad time. I knew Shirley well when she lived in Dartmouth; in fact, we went to school, guides, and Sunday school together and she lived in my sister’s apartment for a number of years. She was quite a lady. I remember her well and she did her part in making the world a better place.
Sorry to hear Shirley has passed away. I met her first at Prince Andrew where we were in the glee club and practiced for the CBC high school talent showcase. Our paths crossed again as my wifeto be , Diane , met her at the NS while training. Although I didn’t see her since those younger years, I kept up with her memory with Anne Marie. Shirley , it wa a pleasure to have known you.
I had the privilege of working with Shirley for in mental health services for many years. My sincere condolences to Shirley’s family as you celebrate her life and her many contributions to humanity.
Shirley was my student and then colleague and friend for many years at the NSH. in our community. Our world is less bright without her ‘self’ in it. She will live on in my memories: her energy, humour, delight in learning, in the many discussions and activities we shared. Tweety Bird was much loved by many here.