
BURGESS – Shirley L., 83, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.
Born in Port Mouton, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Wilhelmina “Mina” (Smith) Roy.
Shirley worked as a housekeeper at White Point Beach Lodge and the Oxbow Motel in Shelburne for a few years, but worked mostly at the former C.W. MacLeod Fisheries, later Clearwater Seafoods in Port Mouton. She enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping and accompanying her late husband, Purney, on long haul drives transporting goods from Canada to the US. Most of all, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her good friend, Marie. She will be sadly missed but always fondly remembered.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Rosalie Burgess-Croft (Michael Croft) of Western Head; her son Christopher (Jean) of Bush Island and her sister Syvilla (Milton) Burgess of Port Mouton.
Besides her parents and her husband Purney; Shirley was predeceased by her son Loran, her grandson Ryan, her sisters Evangeline Roy, Blanche Bowers, Barbara Fisher and her brother Jordan.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family graveside service will be held at later date in Southwest Port Mouton Community Cemetery. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital foundation, Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlerfuneral.com. Shirley’s family would like to thank the staff at Mahone Nursing Home and Dr. Raymond for their special care and compassion for our mom, Shirley.
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Willis & Corina Huphman
To Shirley’s Family…so sad to hear the passing of a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend…She truly was one of a kind, who had a heart of gold…and will be missed by all her family and friends…May you Rest Easy…and God Bless you all.
Cheryl Hatt
Soooo sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. …she was so sweet and always cheerful. .talked every time we met. .Please accept my most sincere condolences. …Cheryl
Donna and Bucky Norman
To the Burgess Family:
Hold tight your memories to give you comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength and always remember what a special person she was and she will not be forgotten.
Margo Hanley
Dear Rose and Chris: So sorry to hear about your Mom. She will be missed by all who knew her for sure. She will be at rest with her sweet Purney. I hope the comfort of your family and friends will give you peace at this sad time. God Bless.
David and Janet Spicer and Jean Smith
To Shirley”s family.
So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing .She was a fun , dear lady. Our thoughts are with you all.
Manson and Nancy White
Family Burgess.
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our thoughts are with you and yours.
Sincerely,
Manson and Nancy
Irving Whynot
One of the nicest person I knew ..She will be missed by many
David Whynot
Sorry to hear of Shirley,s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Anne Conrad
Rose and Christopher
So sorry to hear of your loss!! You’ve got lots of wonderful memories. Keep them close!
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Rose and Chris and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a sweet person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
sylvia
So sorry to hear of your mom passing, Rosalie & Chirs my heart goes out to you both[
hugs ; sibby
Walter and Sherri Miller
Chris,Rosalie and Syvilla:
So saddened to hear is Shirley’s passing.
She was a great lady and always enjoyed my visits with her while I was working.She will be missed by many.Our condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
We are saddened to read of the passing of Shirley, she always had a great smile and so friendly. Especially condolences to Rosealee and Chris.
Tom Kean
Dear Rosalie, Mike, Syvilla, Milton and family. So sad to hear of the passing of Shirley. I had the pleasure of meeting her when she was at Stonehaven Lodge a few years ago when my mother, Shirley, was also living there. I loved her smile and sitting down with her and Sarah to put jigsaw puzzles together. Treasure the memories of when she was young and healthy. She would want you to do that !
Regards,
Tom and Lynnette
Cavell Nowe
So sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time.
Rick Ellens
Dear Rose….very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Had such a nice visit with her when I got called to her house. A very sweet woman indeed. Take care in the coming days.
MARILYN WHYNOT
TO SHIRLEY’S FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE.REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIME SPENT TOGETHER.
Dave & Jocelyn Broughm
To Chris & Rosalie:
So sorry to hear of your Loss. Thinking of you both.
Bruce Theriau
Chris and Rosalie
Sorry to hear of your Moms’ passing. Such a nice lady, she will be missed by all.
Roberta
Shirley’s passing makes my heart sad. So many memories growing up knowing Shirley, From the baby/bridal showers when I was a young girl, working at the fish plant with her and so many other characters, meeting up with her and Rosalie while shopping, she was such a kindhearted soft spoken gentle lady. Hope you and Purney are rolling down the highway smiling…Rosalie, Chris and families I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Donna and Ian Denison
So sorry to read of Shirley’s passing. She was a lovely lady.
Charlene and Bruce White
Sending sincere sympathy to Rosalie and the Burgess family. Shirley was a great lady and we have fond memories of her at Stonehaven.
Diane and Donald White
Rose and Mike and the Burgess family,
So sorry your Mom has passed, always enjoyed a little chat with her at Stonehaven Lodge, she was just a sweet lady. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Diane and Donald
Terri Longmire
To Chris and the rest of Shirley’s family:
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family at this sad time.
Clark and Sandra Hebb
To Chris and Rose , so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing , our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow
Shirley and Paul Shot
Rose and Chris, please accept out heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was a sweet lady who will live on in your memories. Blessings
Rika Bolivar
sorry for your loss
Anne Howare
Rose, Chris, and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and always a smile. My thoughts are with you. Keep your memories close. Take care.
Heather & Richard Whynot
To Shirley’s Family
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Heather & Richard
Donald & Donna Huphman
Chris & Rosalie we were so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing she was a wonderful lady who always spoke when she seen us and had a beautiful smile …our thoughts and prayers are with u both at this sad and difficult time ..R.I.P .sweet lady ❤️
Sandy Brown
To Shirley’s family; so sorry for your loss. Shirley was such a sweet smiling beautiful woman. She and Purney always loved music and we’re so much fun to be around. A sad loss.
Dale smith
My deepest sympathy to Chris and Shirley family,she was a beautiful lady ,you will miss her ,love dale
Peter Young,Sharon White,Bobby and Thelma Young
Sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing,remember all the good times you all had together.
Susan Roy
Rosalie and Chris…. So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.She was such a lovely lady. I have very fond memories of her….from childhood…and then as an adult. Treasure your wonderful memories. She was a wonderful lady. Thinking of you during the difficult days and weeks ahead .
With heartfelt Sympathy, Susan & Kenny
Ronald & Sharon Verge
To all of Shirley’s Family,
Our most sincere sympathy on her passing.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the Family.
Sharon & Ronald
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
To all of Shirley’s Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
She always had a smile for everyone.
A Beautiful Lady.
Faye
Dear Rosalie,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your mother’s passing. I did not know her personally, but I felt as if I did whenever I would meet you and have a chat. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye
Ricky and Mariann Broome
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Evelyn
Rosalie …
So sad to hear about your mom …. she was always so kind to me … I will always remember her smile and the twinkle in her eye. Hold on to the great memories you have …. and take care of you
Orris and Carol Annne Whynot
Chris and Rosalie so sorry to hear of your moms passing ,such a lovely person our thoughts and prayers will be with you all
Kim Masland, MLA Queens-Shelburne
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. I hope that you are able to find comfort in one another and in the memories that you share.
Faye Barkhouse/Jack Langley
Family of Shirley:
So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your memories through this difficult time.
Adrian &Sharon Westlake
Rose and Mike. I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Sending love your way. Takecare.❤️
Arthur & Helen Brown
Chris and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts are with you at this time. Helen & Arthur Brown.
Jo-Ann and Rick Baker
Rosalie and Family:
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Anne and Michael Hupman
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman.
Marion and Arthur Clattenburg
Thinking of you during this difficult time. So sorry for the loss of your mom. Will always remember her smile.
Howard(Buddy), Madeline and Shelly Burgess
To Shirley’s family: Sincere condolences to you on the loss of your mother. She was a pleasant and soft-spoken lady.
Tim MacArthir
Rosalie, Mike and the entire Burgess Family : I just saw your Mom’s obituary on-line in travels. I can only say how VERY, VERY Sorry I am and was when reading this on-line from Myanmar. Shirley and your Dad and I had more than a few good laughs & stories, about a lot of local things in the old days back in Queens County, even when you two weren’t there, and I shall never forget either one of them for sure !!! I know the both of you are indeed going through a rough period of time thru all of this and I won’t make this a long message as you have so many other issues and things to take care of right about now. I just want you all to know that as far away as I am right now, that I am still thinking about you both and what a Great woman Shirley was and will continue to be in the next life with Purney……..sincere sympathy all around to all of the Burgess Family….best regards and thinking of you all………….Tim MacArthur
Junior and Elaine Williams
Chris and family
Sorry for your mom’s passing
Doris Francis
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.She was a lovely person and will be missed by many.
Linda
Dear Chris,Rosalie and family,So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.Take care in knowing that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and sending you prayers of comfort and care.Linda and Stephen Williams
Shauna & Ian Corbett
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepeat condolences.
Rhonda (Knox) Dunn
Just heard that Shirley had passed away. So sorry for your loss. I loved to chat with Shirley. She was a beautiful lady…one of the sweetest on earth.