Shirley E. Dickieson
1936-2019
The family of Shirley Elizabeth Dickieson nee
MacLennan, wife of the late Donald D. Dickieson wish to announce the
passing of their mother on April 26th
2019. Shirley was the first born of JOHN MACLENNAN and MAE
SMITH. The oldest of 12 she took her lead of a true leadership with
her family, community, Church, and/or work. Her teaching
degree was spread over many years starting at the age of 8 for grade
one, continued study in Kinkora with the SISTERS, she
traveled there on the train daily back again at night to Glen Valley.
Then on to UPEI, through many night courses, weekends,
and/or summer courses she received one of the highest degrees in
teaching at the time of her retirement.
After her retirement she threw herself into
volunteering for the hospice, ALS, Lions Club international, teaching
first aid, women’s institute, Church and/or fundraiser for a family in
need or just to plan a family party.
She loved to travel but mostly for family visits. She loved
her drives in the country for picnics or loved of her ice
cream and a good cup of tea with a wonderful friend.
She is survived by 5 children JOHN(Jack) his wife BARB and
their daughter JACLYN
DONALDA TRACY and her husband JERRY and their twin boys
JEFFREY (DANIELLE) and their daughters ADALYN ,EVERLEE and ISABELLA,
and JONATHAN (KRISTINE) and they son JULIEN
DAVID and his wife BONNIE and they children TYLER (LESLEY)
and they son KYLE and BABY D in July, BRODY, CHRIS AND
SARA.
WAYNE and his children DOUGLAS, ALICIA AMANDA and JODY
(LYNN)
ROBERT (MARILYN) and they children JONATHAN( JESSICA) and
daughter MADELINE, JASPER, DAVIS, AMANDA (ROB BALDWIN) and their
Children SARAH, EAN, EVALINE and AUBREY.
Also by siblings Jean (Laken Lewis) Ruth MacLennan, Barbara
(Albert Weeks), Lloyd(Annie), Joyce (Wayne Cole),
Joan (Cecil Watts), Brenda (David Arsenault), Roy
(Helen-deceased), Robert (Betty -deceased), deceased brother BARRY
(Gloria McNeil) and deceased brother FREEMAN.
Mom is also survived by Flora MacLennan her sister in law.
This friendship had no begin or ending but always had great respect
for each other. Mom children wants to thanks you Flora for always
being there for our Mom and sharing our lifetime friendship only a few
people get to experience.
She is survived by her aunts Mary Smith, Dorothy Smith and
Laura Smith as well as several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Mom was predeceased by her husband 1996 Donald Duncan
Dickieson and by their son Wade Stanley, and by nephews Kevin
MacLennan, Paul Weeks, Ronnie MacLennan, Adam MacLennan and Lesley
Weeks.
The service to honors Shirley Elizabeth MacLennan Dickinson
life will be held at Davison Funeral Home Kensington PEI on
Saturday July 6 th at 3 pm. Visiting
hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. before the service.
Interment in the Hartsville Presbyterian Cemetery. Family
Flowers only. If so desired contributions may be made to the
Hunter River Presbyterian Church or the Hartesville
Cemetery.
After service ALL are welcome at the Hunter River Lions Club
for a light lunch and a country fellowship of stories and memories.
www.davisonfh.com
The influence of a
good
teacher is never erased.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley E Dickieson 19362019..
Death notice for the town of: Kensington, Province: I-P-E