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SHIRLEY ANN CORMACK

Born: Aug 18, 1944

Date of Passing: Jul 06, 2014

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SHIRLEY ANN CORMACK (nee KUCHMA) August 18, 1944 - July 6, 2014 It is with much sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Shirley will forever be remembered and cherished by her husband Robert; sons Rob (Denisse) and Matthew; her daughter Julia (Mark), and her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy and the topic of many conversations, Noah, Tanner, Kian, Jakob and Kaspar. Predeceased by her father Frank Kuchma, and sister Judy Venier, she will also be greatly missed by her mother, Anne Pomanski; her brothers Kenny (Michelle), Ronnie (Diane), and her sister Kathy (Allan). Born in Winnipeg, Shirley was the eldest of five children, and there began her role as the family Matriarch'. She was always one to host, and never one to come empty handed. She loved to entertain, whether it be Christmas in the basement of the family home she shared with her husband of nearly 50 years, or at the restaurant she shared with her sister. Early in her career, Shirley was an office clerk for Eaton's, followed by the many roles of a research assistant for various health studies across Winnipeg, a census worker for Statistics Canada, and an events caterer. For the past two decades she had owned and operated Barney Gargles with her sister and business partner Judy, and it was there she found her true calling. It allowed her to socialize, which she loved; continue the baking she so enjoyed doing; and develop great friendships with the staff and customers she met during this time. It was truly something she gave her all to, right until the end. Words cannot express the loss that those who knew her feel. She was a selfless and genuine person, and she always made a point of ensuring those around her were looked after. It was who she was, and who she will be remembered as. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey You never know, dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping I dreamt I held you in my arms When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken So I hung my head, and I cried You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey You never know, dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away" A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the service starting at 2:00 p.m. Shirley would not want us to cry for her, but to celebrate the life she lived. In doing so, friends and family are invited after the service to celebrate her life at Julia and Mark's home. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2014

Condolences & Memories (30 entries)

  • She was a great grandma to me and my brothers and cousins. - Posted by: tanner (grandma) on: Dec 16, 2014

  • Another busy lady gone upstairs. Shirley was always on the run but could always stop in the lane to say hello. Will miss her smile Hope the family can bear the grief through great memories - Posted by: Garry and Sam Becenko (neighbors from Luxton area) on: Jul 17, 2014

  • My dear Shirley, wherever to find wonderful liver and onions again, plus your rhubarb pie which was the best. To the family, we would like to express our most sincere sympathy for your loss. There will be many, many people that will miss this wonderful lady. - Posted by: Marjan, Dianna, Diana, & Don (regular customers at Barney Gargles) on: Jul 17, 2014

  • God bless. My family went all the time to Barney Gargles. The food and owners will be missed - Posted by: Darlene (Customer) on: Jul 16, 2014

  • Our hearts go out to your family in this time of loss. My condolences to Julia and the Cormack family during this time. I can only imagine the heartache involved in losing a mother and grandmother so suddenly. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Suzie Wasserman and Family (Family friend) on: Jul 16, 2014

  • Words cannot express our sorrow for the family. Keep strong. - Posted by: Jim & Arlene Reid (Friends of Mom (Anna) live in same apartment building) on: Jul 16, 2014

  • Our deepest sympathy to Rob & Denisse and the Cormack family - Posted by: Alain & Diana Perron (Friends) on: Jul 14, 2014

  • Even though first cousins, it was not until approximately eight years ago that we got to know Shirley and Judy and Barney Gargles....we enjoyed seeing Shirley and Judy every time we visited Selkirk and now much "too soon" they have left us. To Shirley's immediate family &(those we haven't met)our deepest sympathy, such a loss in such a short time. RIP Shirley, we will miss seeing you - Posted by: Jerry Standryk and Dianne Medwid (cousin and friend) on: Jul 13, 2014

  • Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a great person. Barney Gargles will never be the same without the two awesome sisters running it. - Posted by: Donna Shuster (Babisky) (customer/old neighbor ) on: Jul 13, 2014

  • Shirley; I know you'll be busy in heaven baking for everyone with your sister Judy at your side...once again... Here on earth we will miss you and Judy enormously; especially your smiles, your great advice and your warm welcomes! Our most sincere condolences to Shirley's family as well as her restaurant family (staff). Rest in Peace Judy and Shirley cause he only takes the best...you both were the best! Your loyal patrons; Trish and Ray Rosolowich - Posted by: Trish & Ray Rosolowich (Long time friends made through the restaurant) on: Jul 12, 2014

  • We love Barney Gargles and the two lovely ladies that ran it. Great food, great service and great hospitality. They have much to be proud of. Sincere condolences. - Posted by: Tom and Jo-Anne (customer) on: Jul 12, 2014

  • Sara & I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Love always James & Sara & family. - Posted by: James & Sara Hogarth (Family friend) on: Jul 12, 2014

  • Our heartfelt condolences to the Kuchma family and especially Shirley's immediate family and Ronnie, Diane, Dan and Shayne. It has been a tough year with the losses of Judy and now Shirley. Shirley was a warm, caring and generous person and we were priviledged to know her. She was a very successful business woman and the closing of Barney Gargles will be felt not only by the community of Selkirk but those of us who traveled there to see the sisters and enjoy their wonderful food. - Posted by: Pat & Peter Rothney (Ronnie & Diane's Family) on: Jul 12, 2014

  • My sincere condolences to both Shirley and Judy's families. Shirley and Judy were inseparable and it seems appropriate that they are together again! My involvement with these two creative ladies goes back to the UCW both at St. Johns United Church and Kildonan United Church. We also certainly enjoyed many excellent meals at Barney Gargles. They will truly be missed! - Posted by: Jackie Blonski (Fellow UCW Member ) on: Jul 11, 2014

  • We have gone to Barney's for about twenty years. It will not be the same without Shirley and Judy and all the great staff they had over years. We always enjoyed our visits there and loved sharing a laugh and a few pleasant remarks with Shirley. I loved her desserts and all the wonderful baking she did. She always had helpful suggestions for us and was helpful and supportive always. It was a good place to see friends and visit with family and make new friends. Our sincere regrets to Shirley's family on their loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She will be missed very much. "Vishnaya Pamyat" - Posted by: Ashley & Barbara Martyniw (Customers ) on: Jul 11, 2014

  • We will miss Shirley and the great food at Barney's on Thursday evenings for many years, condolences to the family. - Posted by: Jim & Maureen Mills (regular customer ) on: Jul 11, 2014

  • We haven't yet accepted the fact that Judy has passed and now we are mourning your passing too Shirley. We will miss your friendship and always fitting us in somewhere in your busy restaurant. There will never be another place like Barney's nor two more lovely ladies than Shirley and Judy. Our sympathy goes out to all the family - RIP Shirley - you have worked hard and now it is time to rest. - Posted by: Alan and Sandi Bodnarchuk (Friends and loyal customers of Barney Gargles) on: Jul 11, 2014

  • Our deepest sympathy to Rob & Denisse and the Cormack family - Posted by: Kurt & Lillian Bauschke () on: Jul 11, 2014

  • My family and I were always made to feel at home any time we visited Barney's. Shirley would stop by our table and briefly chat about our sons as they were babies when we first started going to her restaurant. Over the years we enjoyed the great food and kind words Shirley shared with us. Thank you for the memories and our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Brad Billson (patron) on: Jul 11, 2014

  • Shirley's presence will be missed in the neighborhood. She was a positive, no nonsense influence in our casual block Mom's group who monitored the shenanigans of our kids. Though she had a busy schedule she always took the time to stop and chat about what was happening in all our children's lives as well as happening in the neighborhood. - Posted by: Kenna Ann Shipp (neighbor and friend) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • Shirly, my memories with you and the Cormack family when I was a child at the family cottage and all the other gatherings we had when Jean was alive will forever be in my mind. I am truly blessed to have had such a wonderful cousin and all my Cormack cousins. The world has lost a great person - Posted by: David Macfarlane (Cpusin) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • We are saddened by Shirley's passing. We will miss this special person who we have known for close to 50 years. Shirley was a very caring and selfless person who always put others before herself. She was a joy to know and be with. Our condolences to Rob, Rob Jr, Matthew, Julia and family. Brian and Helen Gilmour (Friends) - Posted by: Helen Gilmour (Friends) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • So sorry to hear this. We enjoyed going to the restaurant whenever we were passing through Selkirk. Many a discussion about cheese cake was had with Shirley, her telling me which ones were the most popular ones so of course I had to try them all in due course. Condolences to the families and staff. - Posted by: Shirley MacFarlane (Customer) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • Our sincere sympathy to the Cormack family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Tom and Michelle Motyka (Friend of the Family) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • Our sincere condolences to family and staff, we enjoy our little chats, she always took the time to say hi, we will miss her. - Posted by: Bill and Jean jonasson (friend and customer at barney gargles) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • We had many adventures when we were teens. Getting into many situations, we are not so proud of. But thinking back I woundn't change a thing about those days. So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: iris herman- highesman (a dear friend when we in our teens, i am so sorry to hear about a true friend like shirley) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Linda and Alex Arnold (Friend) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • Shirley was a long time friend of my mom Elenor Nickel and aunt Louise Bromley. Indeed Shirley will be missed. Our condolences to you Bob and your family. Michael Katharine and Taylor Ewatski - Posted by: Michael Katharine & Taylor Ewatski (Friends) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • REST IN PEACE - Posted by: H MISIR (COSTUMER) on: Jul 10, 2014

  • Our sincere condolences to family & staff. It was always good to chat a bit even as busy as she was. We have enjoyed Barney's with her & Judy for many many years. We will miss her. May God grant you peace and comfort. - Posted by: Martin & Elma Friesen (Regular customer at Barney Gargles. ) on: Jul 10, 2014

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