AUDREY PATRICIA MACKAY SHANE

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AUDREY PATRICIA MACKAY SHANE Audrey Patricia Mackay Shane, UE, Curator Emirata, UBC Museum of Anthropology (1987) passed away peacefully on August 23, 2007, four days before her 85th birthday. Predeceased by husband and partner Walter in 2004 and by brother Stewart (80s). She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Susan, Stacy (Dennis), Dermot (Eva), Ardith, Aynslie (Scott), and grandchildren, Madeleine (Matt), Stephanie, Cameron, Haley, Jack, Sheri (Bill), and Cory. Audrey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Canadian parents Inez Knowlton Mackay and Edward Clifford Mackay. She grew up in Winnipeg, obtaining a Diploma in Interior Design, University of Manitoba 1943. Walter and Audrey were married in June 1944 and once Walter returned from overseas in 1946, they embarked upon raising their five children. Seeking new challenges in the late 60s Audrey returned to university and, following the family move to North Vancouver in 1970, obtained her BA (Anthropology) UBC 1974 and MA (Anthropology) UBC 1978. In response to a chance request for assistance, Audrey embarked on a career as curator at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. An early adopter of the personal computer, in retirement she pursued extensive genealogical research on her Loyalist roots, eventually extending her research to the Shane family. She maintained lifelong interests in music, opera, painting and bridge. She and Walter travelled widely in Great Britain, Ireland, and North America, often pursuing her genealogical research. Later in life she lovingly cared for Walter through Alzheimer's and took up quilting as an artistic outlet, leaving treasured quilts for her children and grandchildren. Audrey was compassionate, loyal, hospitable, and, above all, a steadfast support to her family. The family thanks the staff at Lions Gate Hospital for their kind and professional care. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday September 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd. (at Ridgewood), North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2007