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Burgess; Shirley Louise

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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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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  8. David Whynot

    Sorry to hear of Shirley,s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time

  9. Anne Conrad

    Rose and Christopher

    So sorry to hear of your loss!! You’ve got lots of wonderful memories. Keep them close!

  10. 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..

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  16. 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.

  17. MARILYN WHYNOT

    TO SHIRLEY’S FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE.REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIME SPENT TOGETHER.

  19. Bruce Theriau

    Chris and Rosalie

    Sorry to hear of your Moms’ passing. Such a nice lady, she will be missed by all.

  20. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. Terri Longmire

    To Chris and the rest of Shirley’s family:

    So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family at this sad time.

  25. 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

  26. 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

  28. 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.

  29. 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

  30. 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 ❤️

  31. 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.

  32. Dale smith

    My deepest sympathy to Chris and Shirley family,she was a beautiful lady ,you will miss her ,love dale

  33. Peter Young,Sharon White,Bobby and Thelma Young

    Sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing,remember all the good times you all had together.

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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.

  37. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. Faye Barkhouse/Jack Langley

    Family of Shirley:

    So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your memories through this difficult time.

  43. Adrian &Sharon Westlake

    Rose and Mike. I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Sending love your way. Takecare.❤️

  44. Arthur & Helen Brown

    Chris and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts are with you at this time. Helen & Arthur Brown.

  45. 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.

  47. Marion and Arthur Clattenburg

    Thinking of you during this difficult time. So sorry for the loss of your mom. Will always remember her smile.

  48. 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.

  49. 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

  52. 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

  54. 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.

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