1935 ~ 2022
Shirley Brown passed away peacefully at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home May 1, 2022.
Shirley was born (Jan. 19, 1935) and grew up in the Rathwell area of Manitoba. As a young woman she moved to Winnipeg, had many adventures (some involving hitchhiking!) and worked at Brewery Products. Shirley married Herbert Brown in 1955. They raised a family of 4 children in St Vital and lived there until retiring to Pinawa, MB in 1996. She was a valued employee at St Amant Centre for a number of years.
Shirley is mourned by Herb, her loving husband of 67 years, her children and their partners (Mike and Barb; Cary; Ron and Angela; and Greg), her grandchildren (Lindsay, Curtis, Aaron, Erica, Samantha, Jordan, and Sydney) their partners, her great-grandchildren (the “little guys”) Porter and Miller; Margaret Mitchell (sister); John (brother) and Gwen Marlatt; her loving niece Myrna Mitchell; and special friends Bonnie Omand and Cathy Cornwell.
Shirley was active for her whole life in her community and church- Girl Guides, UCW, fundraising and friendly visiting. Shirley is remembered by her friends as a good listener, and a thoughtful and genuinely kind person. Shirley enjoyed travel. She and Herb visited across Europe, Mexico, Cuba, coast to coast in Canada, and explored Hawaii many times. Shirley loved her garden, bird watching, sunsets at the cottage on Karklin Creek, and sunrises in Hawaii. She was a great cook (but would not share her coleslaw recipe no matter what!), liked arts and crafts with the kids, and collected poetry and pictures that fostered an open heart. And, most of all, she loved her family, teaching us about hard work, putting others first, and the importance of giving. Shirley built countless memories for us and we are so fortunate to have these to revisit, keeping her in our hearts forever.
We would like to thank the special people from Homecare and the Whitemouth PCH for all the kindness you showed Shirley, it is deeply appreciated. There will be no funeral- the family is having a small private gathering.
Mom loved flowers but would prefer, if people wish to express their sympathy, donations to her favorite charities- Siloam Mission, Agape Table, Winnipeg Humane Society.
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Andrew Ploszay
Mike,
Sorry for for loss. Sounds like your Mother enjoyed a long and fulfilling Life. Cherish the memories you have. Laugh, cry and mourn, but remember your Mother is in the Grace of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour and one day you will be reunited in Eternal Life.
Ad Semper,
Andy
Fay. Campbell
So very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing She was a gentle kind lady always smiling and with a twinkle in her eye. She will be missed by so many.
Howes Louise & Darrell
Our sincere condolences to the family. Shirley belonged to our weekly “lunch bunch” here in Pinawa, always enjoyed her company, our group will miss her. Louise & Darrell
Bernice Hawton
I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed Shirley’s kind, generous manner. She was always smiling. I enjoyed her company with the PCF Women’s Guild. May you find peace in happy memories.
Diana and Derri Evans
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We appreciated her gentle and happy demeanor. She will be missed.
Ray and Carol Wazney
We are very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was always so gentle, friendly and soft spoken. May your memories shared as a family bring you comfort and peace.