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Loving wife of Frank Norman of Glen Haven, passed
peacefully away at QE11Health Sciences Center,
Halifax on January 26, 2012. Shirley was born in New
Glasgow and raised in Moose River, Pictou County,
NS. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Anna
Cameron. Shirley began her working career with MT &
T in New Glasgow and Halifax. She then spent 9 years
as reservations agent with TCA/Air Canada at their
Halifax office and International airport. She
married in 1971 and moved with her husband Frank to
Quebec City where they spent 5 years. They then
moved to Southern Alberta where she enjoyed 20 very
successful years in the Real Estate industry. She
and Frank moved to Glen Haven in 1995 and built
their retirement home overlooking the beautiful St
Margarets Bay. Shirley was a gourmet cook and was
also passionate about decorating, gardening,
painting, and entertaining their families and
numerous great friends and neighbors. She and Frank
also logged many memorable miles RVing throughout
North America prior to moving to Nova Scotia. She
had a great sense of humor, was an exceptional
organizer, and her caring compassionate personality
has touched the hearts of many people. She was a
dedicated member of St. Luke's United Church in
Tantallon, through the years served on the board of
Birth Right, canvassed for Heart and Stroke,
Canadian Cancer Society, and other charitable
organizations. She was predeceased by her brother
Brent (Donna), Brother in law Ronald Macinnis
(Kaye), and step mother Edie Cameron. She is
survived by sisters Kaye Macinnis, Debbie Miller
(Allen) and brothers Wayne (Jeanette) and Mervin
(Gladys). Shirley will be greatly missed by her
devoted husband Frank, her puppies Pascha and Jenna,
and her many friends and neighbors. She has asked to
express her thanks to her Oncology team, all the
great nurses and staff at 5A and 11th
floor VG hospital, and VON for the exceptional care
they provided. Special thanks also to friends,
neighbors, and the St. Lukes Family for their kind
support along her journey. As per her request,
Shirley has been cremated. Family flowers only.
Donations in her memory may be made to National
Ovarian Cancer Association (Research) or charity of
choice. Memorial service will be held at St. Luke's
United Church in Tantallon, located at 5374 St.
Margaret's Bay Rd., Upper Tantallon, on Wed.
February 1st. at 1:00 PM. Revs. Kevin
Little and Carolyn Palmer officiating.
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condolences can be made to:
www.rawalker.ca
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