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.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
26 Responses
It is with sadness that I read of Shirley’s passing. She was a valuable, contributing member of the Registered Nurses Association of Nova Scotia (now CRNNS). And I can remember back to when she was leaving to study for the ministry. We crossed paths a few times after her return to Dartmouth. She will indeed be greatly missed. Very sincere sympathy, Marguerite Muise
We thank God for Shirley She has been an important part of our family. She has
Always been there for us. We will miss her but have many wonderful memories of her.
Rest in Peace Shirley
Hugs and God BlessI
Very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.we went to girl guides together in our youth in north woodside,Dartmouth Nova Scotia…R.I.P Shirley (tweety)…..Judy Mackenzie….
My sincere condolences to Shirley’s family. I will remember Shirley as a kind, brave, energetic and intelligent lady who had a wonderful sense of humour. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered at reunions of her Nova Scotia Hospital Nursing classmates.
We worked with Shirley at the Nova Scotia Hospital, where she brought special meaning to our lives. She made a difference in the support she offered to staff, patients and their families with her smile, laughter,and enthusiasm to learn more. We extend our deepest sympathy, praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow. “Good people will be remembered as a blessing” Proverbs10:7
My condolences to Shirley’s family on your loss. I sang with Shirley in the Aeolian Singers of Dartmouth away back. i didn’t know her well, but I knew her when. She was always a “keener”. Didn’t know she had gone to the west coast, but I hope it was home for her.