With profound sadness we announce the passing of Shirley
Koshowski at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on
Saturday April 24, 2021. Born in Barker’s Point, she was a
daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Jones) Hughes.
Shirley worked in Ottawa as a secretary and later as an
Executive Assistant at Mount Royal College in Calgary AB, before
moving to Fredericton in retirement. As a loving mother, she
was faithful attender of her children’s sports, music, and
dance recitals. She loved bowling (Regina) and playing
bridge (Calgary).
She was a member of the Greenwood Drive Baptist Church,
organizing the church prayer line, and helping with summer camps as a
volunteer.
She is survived by her children Lori Koshowski (Chris Bailey)
of Glover, VT, Shari Koshowski of Fredericton, NB, Rodney Koshowski
(Marci) of Edmonton, AB; grandchildren Jessie, Tasia (Colin Cooper);
brother Donald Hughes (Isabel) of Fredericton; sister-in-law Rose
Marie Hughes; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her
parents, she was also predeceased by a brother Robert Hughes; sisters
Marguerite Gauthreau, Bernice McIntyre, Noreen Mullenger, Doris Estey,
and Reta Derrah.
Visitation for Shirley will be Friday April
30th from 12:30 to 1:45 PM from Greenwood drive
Baptist church. Those attending should keep in mind that due
to current covid restrictions and protocols, the capacity of the first
50 people cannot be exceeded. Please bring and wear a mask at all
times in the building. A celebration to honor
Shirley’s life will be held at Greenwood Drive Baptist
Church on Friday April 30th, 2021 at 2 PM by
invitation with Pastor Gordon Cook officiating. A private
family burial will take place at Sunny Bank Cemetery at a later
date.
Memorial donations in Shirley’s memory may be made
to the Greenwood Drive Baptist Church benevolent fund or a
charity of the donor’s choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley M Koshowski 19342021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick