Shirley Minerva Benham
May 03, 2019
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BENHAM, Shirley Minerva
Age 85, Halifax. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shirley Benham (Kennedy), who passed away peacefully at the Halifax Infirmary May 3rd, 2019.
Born in Rexton, N.B. she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Gena (Masterton) Parkhill and granddaughter of Mary B. Kennedy.
She is survived by her son David Leger (Joy) of Langley, B.C. and daughter Patricia Leger of Surrey, B.C.
She is also survived by her brother Gerald (Norma) Parkhill, sister Myrna (Murray) Wigglesworth, all of Moncton, N.B.; nephews Michael (Wendy) Parkhill, Jeffrey (Jaunita) Parkhill, niece Jean (Cathy) Parkhill, all of N.B.; step grandson Joshua, Toronto, Ont.
Stepchildren Sandra (Paul) Anthony, Tom (Lorie) Benham, all of Ontario
Step grandchildren Cathy (Kaitlyn) Anthony, Robyn (Scott) Anders, Jeff (Donna) Anthony, all of Ontario. Sherra and Krista Benham, both of Alberta.
9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her second husband George R. Benham of Halifax (Lockeport)
Shirley loved her pets Buffy and Tasha, all wildlife and her favourite birds. She had a great passion for gardening, crossword puzzles and loved her Purdy’s Chocolates. She also had very fond memories of visits to Rexton, N.B. for many family gatherings.
Shirley’s working life was in retail at Simpson’s and The Bay from where she retired.
The family wishes to acknowledge the physicians, nurses and therapists at the Halifax Infirmary and Veterans Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness. Cremation has taken place under the care of Dartmouth Funeral Home and a memorial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation or any local animal humane society of your choice; Hope for Wildlife etc.
Condolences and remembrances of Shirley may be shared with the family at www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Shirley Minerva Benham May 03 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia