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SHIRLEY LOUISE MCGUINNESS August 9, 1953 - October 23, 2013 Shirley Louise McGuinness passed away peacefully October 23, 2013, after a valiant struggle with cancer. She was accompanied by friends and family at the Chemainus Health Care Centre. She is survived by her partner of more than 40 years, Fred, her treasured sons Frederick (Manda) and Todd, brother Murray (Muriel) Davidson, sister Lorraine (Larry) Franz and brother Wesley (Kathy) Davidson. Born in Swan River, Manitoba and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics and later relocated with her family in 1991 to the Cowichan Valley. She was an active participant and leader in the Duncan Business Improvement Association. She was an avid lover of art and a great proponent of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council and Printmakers Only Group. Her Station Street Gallery prides itself in supporting local artists. She thoroughly enjoyed Sunday morning hikes and the friends she made through her hiking club. She was also a supporter of the Cowichan Hospital Foundation Society. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and supporters and she will forever be in our hearts. A special thanks to the nursing staff at the Cowichan District Hospital and Chemainus Health Care Centre for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the BC Cancer Foundation. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 2 at the H. W. Wallace Chapel, Duncan, BC, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Fred; I am saddened to read of Shirley's passing. It has been almost 20 years since we worked together at Station Street Gallery and I wish you and the boys well for the future. - Posted by: Devon Featherstone (co worker) on: Sep 22, 2014
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I was saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. She and I worked together for many years as community Home Economists in Winnipeg with Manitoba Health, and became work friends. Shirley always had a vibrant perspective on things. My condolences to her family and friends. - Posted by: Marilyn (Nosko) Thiessen (work colleague & friend) on: Nov 05, 2013
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We are so sorry Fred to read of Shirley's passing, far too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Fred. - Posted by: Larry and Judy Davidson (Cousin) on: Nov 03, 2013