Shirley Coons
December 22, 1930 – November 29, 2018
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Shirley Jean Coons
December 22, 1930 – November 29, 2018
Shirley was born the only child of Bessie and Floyd Coons of Cardinal, Ontario. As a young woman, Shirley left home and entered nursing school at Kingston General Hospital. Shortly after graduation, she took a trip to Europe with fellow nurses. Upon their return, Shirley moved west to Calgary with her friend and classmate Lona Moors-Oliemans, where they both took nursing positions at the Calgary General Hospital. Shirley worked there for many years, eventually becoming a head nurse on unit 4North. She made a difference in many of her patient’s lives; some of whom kept in touch with her over the years. Later in her career, she worked for CP Rail and for an oral surgeon, providing care for many. Having never married, her dear friend Lona and her family became an important part of Shirley’s life. Lona was like a sister to Shirley and Lona’s daughters, Jennifer and Jane, were like daughters. Jane, Shirley’s goddaughter, has lovingly supported Shirley through the tough times these last few years. Shirley was “Aunt” to many of her younger cousins and was always there providing smiles, hugs and her wonderful sense of humor. Shirley enjoyed many family events with cousins Donna (Steve) Sorrell, Doug (Joanne) Brennan, Derek (Tarnia) Wallace, Brent (Falon) Wallace and Scott (Hope) Wallace. She was affectionately called “Nana Shirley” by Dawson, Preston and Adelia Wallace. Shirley is also survived by cousins Ray Burns (Cornwall, ON); Carl (Valerie) Coons (Belleville, ON); and Rhonda (Ed) St. Louis (Cardinal, ON). She was predeceased by cousins Gerald (Doreen) Brennan and Clayton (Ann) Coons. Shirley was loved by her friends and family, who are dearly missing her.
A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held in Calgary on December 15, 2018. A private family burial will take place in Cardinal in Spring 2019.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley Coons December 22 1930 November 29 2018..
Source: marsden mclaughlin funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Cardinal, Province: Ontario