Shirley A. Ward, age 82, of Sackville, NB, is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Saviour. Shirley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Sackville, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Anne (Miller) Tower.
Formerly a bindery operator, having worked for the Tribune Press and the Department of Supply and Services, retiring in 1981. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed food, especially eating desserts. Any holiday for kids was one of her favorites. She loved socializing at Mel's Tearoom with her many friends. She was a regular attendee at Main Street Baptist Church. Her kindness was well spent, caring for her family, friends, and strangers alike.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter Beverly (Dean) Leaman, Sackville; 3 grandchildren, Rebecca (Tyler Lutes), Sackville, NB, Andrew (Andria), Dorchester, NB and Brendan (Melissa), Riverview, NB; great grandchildren Alistair and Theodore Lutes; brother Larry (Terry), Moncton, NB; niece Katie (Jim) Somers, Halifax, NS.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings Robert, Kenneth and Kathy.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 3 pm until 4 pm, followed immediately at 4 pm with her funeral service, Pastor Andrew Swanson officiating. Preregistration is required, call or e-mail the funeral home to do so. Please bring your masks and respect social distancing guidelines.
Shirley's family wants to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dysart, the nurses, and staff at the Sackville Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care.
For those who wish to do so, donations may be made to the Main Street Baptist or the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.