HEARTZ, Shirly Elfreda  -86, formerly of Hubbards and Bedford, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010, in Melville Lodge, Halifax. Born in Sims Settlement, she was a daughter of the late James and Marie (Dauphinee) Sims. Shirly was a member of the family for which Sims Settlement was named. She loved to dance and was active in both ballroom and square dancing. Everyone knew Shirly as an amazing seamstress and designer. She is survived by her sons, Roderick (Donna), Stewiake, and John (Christine), Shortts Lake; daughter, Shari (Ron) Davis, Tantallon; granddaughter, Jodi; grandsons, Ryan and Christian; brother, Bedford "Bud" (Joan), Bedford; sisters, Velma King, Timberlea; Rose (Don) O'Brien, Herring Cove. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; brothers, Charles, Ward, Harry, Vernon, and Roderick; sisters, June, Madge, Meda, and Ruby. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, January 25 from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. A family committal service will be held in Sims Cemetery, Sims Settlement at a later date. A special thank you to Laureen Cunningham for the in- home care and also the palliative nurses at Melville Lodge for the care that they gave to mom in the last week of her life. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Society of Canada, Maritime Region, Suite 830, 5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca