Auntie Shirley

On June 2, 2012 my aunt passed away after a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.  I traveled to Ottawa with my mom to attend the celebration of her life.  Her daughter, Kristine set up a blog to journal her mother's new beginning.

Three of my four brothers sent this gorgeous silk flower arrangement.

 

 

Below is my grandma Rose, Auntie Shirley's mother, she will be 98 years old on July 18, 2012.

Grandma traveled from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, she arrived in Ottawa on Friday June 1st, just in time to say good bye to her youngest daughter.

 

Shirley's celebration of life service was held at Stonefield's Heritage Farm in Beckwith, Ontario.

Yummy fruit and chocolate.

A gift from Bob and Shelley (brother and sister-in-law) in Regina.

Some words from Auntie Shirley's children:

After the celebration service a lovely lunch of cheeses, deviled eggs (that tasted heavenly to me) smoked salmon, salads, assorted breads, fruit and yogurt was enjoyed under a large airy tent.

The family in this photo traveled from Prince Albert, Regina and Melfort, Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Alberta,  Brandon, Manitoba, and Chicago, Illinois.  Now that is a lot of trips to the airport!

 

 

 

 

 

Rest in Peace Auntie Shirley and yoga dance with angels!