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With both sadness and peace, the
family of Shirley V. Hines, of Moncton, NB and formerly of Lower
Millstream and Bathurst, NB, announces her passing on February 3rd,
2023, at the Dr. Georges Dumont University
Hospital. Born
in Sus, NB, to the late William and Ramona (Martin) Berry, she
attended Sus Regional High School (when not next-door eating fries
and gravy while dodging the truant officer!) and later graduated from
the New Brunswick Community College with programs in both Clerk Typist
and French Language Studies, where she excelled and earned honours in
her studies. Shirley was a student of life, even when the lessons were
hard, and she adapted her world to roll with the punches, a true
testament to her resiliency and
heart.
There is a time to mourn and a time
to celebrate a life. We choose to celebrate the life and legacy she
shared with us and leaves behind. Shirley was a survivor, strong,
brave, loving, forgiving, generous, and shared her laughter and light
with the world anywhere she travelled. She entertained and connected
through humour. She followed a multigenerational tradition of
remaining young at heart, yet proudly acknowledged hailing from a
“long line of tough old birds”. Her initials spelled
“Shines” and she embodied warmth and comfort to those who
loved her and whom she loved. She ended every phone call with “I
love you” and called you back if she was not sure if you had
heard her. Her hugs were of great comfort. She was pure sunshine and
she loved large.
Mom was a free spirit who was easily
recognized by her beautiful blonde hair, gentle smile and sparkle in
her eyes. She often introduced herself as “Shirley, as in slowly
but Shirley!” She was devoted to and proud of her family, always
putting us first to give us a better life no matter how large the
sacrifice. She was most at home at the beach (especially with Peggy)
and loved a good road trip (to Bathurst, Sus, or Graceland!) and
hours lost in a great chat with a loved one. She loved horses,
creating crafts, gardening, cuddling her feline companions, pulling
off yet another gourmet meal for the family, having a good game of
cribbage (where she and Gramma may or may not have been cheating!),
and creating joy through her often-quiet acts of kindness. She was a
“lady MacGyver” and could repair or fix anything with an
often creative collection of supplies. She taught Sunday school, baked
for school events, sponsored CNIB dogs, volunteered any time she was
needed, and understood that to give purely is to receive many
blessings in return. She was known to have knitted over 1000 baby hats
which were donated to hospitals in Moncton, Sus, and Amherst and
created other gifts including mittens for special friends, kindiesocks
for cold nights, snuggle sacks for new babies, and cat toys (much to
the delight of her fur grandkitties, Dexter and Eleanor), often with
no pattern, just trial and error or a Pinterest
picture.
Mom contributed to many workplaces,
most notably and recently at Walmart Pharmacy, Dieppe, N.B. where she
took great pride in connecting with seniors, listening to their needs
and taking care of them like she would want done for her (and which
was certainly the case thanks to pharmacists Grant, Kathryn, and Josh
later on). Mom was awarded a Star employee award for her compassionate
care and was very proud of her work, sad only when her health
prevented her from
continuing.
Left to lovingly keep her memory
alive are the members of her family, both biological and by choice,
including her only child, Jennifer Michelle (James), her beloved
sister Elizabeth (Doug) O’Donnell, adored nephews Andrew
(Darlene), Peter (Ellen), Christopher (Ronda), and Nicholas (Tanya)
O’Donnell and her treasured great nieces and nephews Emily
and Isaac O’Donnell, Matthew and Owen O’Donnell,
and Parker and Declan
O’Donnell.
Mom is also survived by her Uncle
Fred Martin (Helen), Aunt Sandra Kierstead (Ray), Aunt Betty Adair,
Aunt Juanita Martin, and Aunt Gwen Martin. She also leaves behind her
devoted “service cat” Dove who was a great comfort for her
the last two years. Chosen family include her lifelong, most trusted
best friend and soul sister, Peggy Russelland Peggy’s
daughter, Jill. Her “brother from another mother” John
Coombs (Nancy) and their children, Brandon and Jordon. Her dear
friend, neighbour, and Jenn’s godmother, Shirley Peters
(Tommy Duguay) and their daughter Tammy Gallant (Frank) and their
girls, Renee and Janelle.
Special friends include Susan
Campbell, Nancy Gray Murphy, Wanda Hopper, and Michelle Caines Pye.
Mom always believed that true friendship was formed if you could go
any length of time apart, still come together over tea, and fall back
into rhythm as though no time had passed at
all.
Shirley was predeceased by her
parents, as well as uncles Alvin and Ernie Martin and her beloved
companions, Gage, Minnie, and Chewy (who await her on the rainbow
bridge).
We would be remiss not to acknowledge
and give our most sincere thanks to the team responsible for
supporting Mom through her health pathway over the years. To Dr.
Matthieu Gaudet, Leah Da Costa Gil, Dre. Linda Leblanc, Veronique
Thibodeau, Nicole and the Extra Mural/Kindred team-each one of you
enriched and even saved Mom’s life along the journey. With
your care, love, professional expertise, and ability to see the
person, not just the stats, you supported her way with dignity,
respect, compassion, and empathy. For that, we are infinitely grateful
and deeply indebted to you all. To the staff of 3F and Dre. Marie
Josee Nadeau, we could not have coped with Mom’s passing if
not for the care and comfort provided to her as she peacefully found
her wings.
Cremation has taken
place. In
keeping with Mom’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Mom will be returned to the Earth and sea where she can once again
find her freedom and be at
peace.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in
Shirley’s honour:
Donations to either Riley’s Cat Rescue, Moncton, NB
via email rileyslegacy2014@gmail.com or to the Canadian Lung
Association www.lung.ca/get-involved/donate/make-general-donation/online-donate-form
would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of
Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com),
Bathurst.
“Love
doesn’t die, People do. So, when all that’s left
of me is love, give me away.” (Merritt
Malloy)
“When she is far
away
You’ll think of
her each day
And you know she’ll wait for you
That’s someone you never forget”
(Elvis
Presley)
1954 2023
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Shirley V Hines 1954 2023
obituaries notice Shirley V Hines 1954 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley V Hines 1954 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
