Shirley’s Obituary
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Shirley Esther Melanson, of Saulnierville, passed away peacefully in Yarmouth Regional Hospital at the age of 86.
Shirley was born on April 7th, 1936, in Weymouth, to the late John and Anna (Saulnier) Smith.
On November 19th, 1955, she married Elie Joseph Melanson of Saulnierville. Together they raised their four children, Paul, Gerald, Therese, Cecile.
Shirley was the most caring, giving and loving person. Her eyes were as blue as the sky, her heart was as good as gold and her laugh brought joy to all. She loved playing guitar and singing in her younger years but stopped what she loved to raise her four children. Giving to others and not wanting anything in return. She loved to bake. Whenever you entered her home, you never left without eating cookies, cake, doughnuts and pie or leaving with a bag of baked goods.
The one thing that she was most afraid of was leaving her family behind. She was, and always will be, the best mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. The most generous person anyone could ever ask for.
Our mother, a true angel, has gained the biggest pair of angel wings anyone will ever receive.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Elie; brother, Leonard Smith; sisters, Alice Gennette, Gloria Speichts and Linda Macneill.
She is survived by her children, Paul (Leone) Melanson, Gerald (Leanne) Melanson, Therese (Larry) Townsend and Cecile (Bill Blue) McCaughey; grandchildren, Nicole (Robert), Colette (Billy), Travis, Ben, Zach and Dalton; great-grandchildren, Tyson, Julia and Ashton; siblings, Fred Smith, Roy Smith, Jim Smith, Ron Smith and Donna Smith.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Meteghan Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Saulnierville, officiated by Hubert d’Entremont.
Donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses or Digby/Clare Home Support Agency.
A special thank you to the 4th floor nurses and doctors of Yarmouth Regional Hospital for her care.
Forever in our hearts
LOVE YOU MAME
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Death notice for the town of: Meteghan, Province: Nova Scotia