The family of the late Shirley V. Power would like to send a sincere thank you to all our family and friends who were so supportive during this very difficult time. Your kindness and thoughtful words of condolence were so much appreciated.

Thank you to Dr. Brent Thistle, Colleen Carey, Mike Morris, and all the doctors, nurses, and staff at the WMRH who have cared for our mother over the past few years. And,thank you to Dwayne and his staff at Country Haven Funeral Home for their professionalism and kindness in handling my mother's arrangements.

Thank you to everyone who made a donation to a charity in Shirley's name.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 24th, 2025 between 2-4 PM in her lovingly tended garden at 55 Carter Ave. Her wish was to be interred with her mother, whom she lost at a very young age. There will also be a graveside service taking place at 2 PM on Monday, July 28, 2025 in the Townsite-Anglican Cemetery with Rev. Cynthia Haines Turner officiating.

-Pat, Patti, Susan, Steve, Phil and family.

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Shirley Vivian Power announce her peaceful passing on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband of 69 years: Patrick Power; their children: Patricia, Susan, Stephen (Isabel), and Philip (Janice); grandchildren: Johnathan Hamilton (Sarah), Allison Chaffey (Park), Rebecca Hamilton, and Kyle Power (Laura); great-grandchildren: Erin Chaffey, and Asher Hamilton; Half-brothers: Bruce (Raymie), Carl (Barb), and Simon (Cathy); brothers-in-law: Brian (Paula), and Paul Abbott; sisters-in-law: Judy, Eileen, Cora and Sheila; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Shirley is predeceased by her father: Elwood, and mother: Doris; step-mother: Janet; brother: George Hann; sister: Sylvia Robinson (Jack); Half-sister: Rachel; brothers-in-law: Ed, Gerald (Wilhemena), Kevin, George, Junior "Buzz", and Monroe; and her beloved dog: Chippy.

Shirley enjoyed spending time in her garden, Scottish country dancing, reading, jewelry making, and of course; spending time with her family.

At her request, cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, instead a donation can be made in Shirley's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or your local S.P.C.A.