It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Frances Spence, 63, of Moncton, and formerly of Murray Corner, NB at the Moncton Hospital on Saturday June 29, 2019.

Born in Bathurst, Shirley was the daughter of Vera (nee Briggs) and the late Horace Spence.

Shirley had worked for NB Tel for thirty years.  She had an affinity for elephants and crafts, including knitting, sewing and crocheting.

Shirley was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, and the First United Church, Murray Corner.

She will be sadly missed by her mother, Vera; her brothers, Lipton (Carol), and Blair (Sally); her special friend, Stanley Sears; her nieces and nephews, Carolyn, Richard, Janice, Jordan, and Preston, as well as several great nieces and a nephew.

Besides her father, Shirley was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Joyce, and her niece, Tracy.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, in their Port Elgin Funeral Centre (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm, followed immediately at 4 pm by her funeral service, Rev. Catherine Smith officiating.  She will be interred in the Bayfield Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Shirley's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.