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Shirley-Dale Easley
EASLEY, SHIRLEY-DALE - Shirley-Dale (Belmore) Easley began her life in Wittenburg, Nova Scotia on February 21, 1942. She grew up in her cherished home, Caribou Gold Mines, NS. She died February 7, 2012 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital encircled by the blessing of her beloved family. She was courageous in her battle with cancer but did not let the disease define her. Shirley-Dale moved through her days with laughter and a determination to enjoy life. In each new experience another dimension of her soul danced. She never allowed the expectations of others to create her destiny. She lived in rhythm with her free spirit. Her intelligence and curiosity led her to explore the world. With each journey she shared a deep introspection of many cultures. Her open heartedness left an indelible impression on all she met especially the people of Bhutan who cherished her appreciation for their spiritual landscape. Shirley-Dale was happiest when immersed in her family. Their love for each other unfolded through music, humor, story telling and a celebration of their heritage. She was a devoted mother who taught her children to love life, to nurture people and to appreciate the divinity of nature. She allowed Rob, Tom and Julie to shape their own biography, and she celebrated their individuality. Shirley-Dale was a master teacher. Her awards reflected recognition of this special gift. She received the Roy Hill Award and The Hillroy Fellowship. Her most recent award was the 2012 provincial Pat Ball Award for outstanding leadership in the field of education. She loved fine books and was a free-lance writer for Literary Travel. She is an award winning fiction writer and the author of five published books. Shirley-Dale was the founder and coordinator for the “Books For Bhutan” project collecting over six thousand donated children’s books in Canada and sending them to rural and remote schools in Bhutan. This project was started in memory of her mother, author and writer Eleanor Belmore, who believed we see the world through books. She is survived by her three children, Robert (Louice) Easley, Runtorp, Sweden, Thomas (Betty Cougle) Easley, Halifax, NS, Julie Easley, Durham Bridge, NB; beloved grandchildren, Clara, Astrid, Joel and Eleanor; sisters, Bonnie Price (Errol Goudey), Smith’s Cove, NS, Dianne Englund (Roy), Halifax, NS, Glenda Burrows (Ken), Wellington, NS, Betty Belmore (Bill Stevenson), Halifax, NS, Kathy Didkowsky (John), West Gore, NS; brother, Roderick Belmore (Gail) Danville, PA; sixteen loving nieces and nephews and thirteen grand-nieces and nephews. Shirley-Dale was predeceased by her father, Bernard Belmore and her mother, Eleanor (Taylor) Belmore. She leaves an incalculable number of friends who loved her for the light she gave by her presence in their lives. Shirley-Dale taught us all how to live in this world with optimism and compassion. She taught us how to leave it having lived a life worthwhile.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Saturday, February, 11, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Celebration of Shirley-Dale’s life will take place at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2 pm. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society (Juvenile). Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com
Condolences
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Dearest, Tom, Julie, Rob and your families
“It was always delightful to be around your Mom, Tom. I would have loved to have known her better. You, Betty and your precious Clara and Ellie are so very dearly loved by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
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Rob, Tom & Julie
“So sorry to here of your mother's death, we are in Florida, and had'nt heard until we were just talking to David and he told us. So, so very sorry, we thought a lot of your mother, she was a fantastic person, and we will all miss her dearly, even though we did not see one another often. But you will all have beautiful memories of her, as will we. Blessings and Prayers are with you all.”
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An inspiration
“Years ago we took some courses together and she was an inspiration to me with her brilliance and her love of literature. So sorry.”
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Deepest Condolences
“We wish to express our Deepest Condolences to the entire family on Shirley-Dale's passing. Know she had a valient struggle over the years, but wouldn't have expected anything less. The love of life and teaching was something passed on by her parents and fulfilled by all the family. She will be dearly miseed, but remembered affectionately for may years to come.”
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Grade Six Teacher
“I will never forget Mrs. Easley. She was such a passionate teacher. She instilled in me a love for literature and the great outdoors. There is no doubt in my mind that I will be telling my kids 'Mrs. Easley stories'.”
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“It's the friends we meet along life's path that make our lives so much richer.
I'm so glad that i knew you Shirley-Dale an will miss you so very much.
God Bless, Pat and Paul Thrasher.” -
“Many great memories of Shirley-Dale from growing up in Durham. She will live on in Rob, Tom and Julie without question. ”
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“Rob,Tom,Julie
Iwas so sad your mom passing.Feb is the month Iwill never forget Feb3 my wife Jackie passed away.Feb 6 my Birthday Feb7 your mother Feb my wife funeral Feb12 not make it to the funeral snow storm Feb 21 your mom birthday bless her soul R.I.P Shirley-Dale xoxo” -
House on a Hill
“The warmth and love I have felt in Shirley-Dale's house has been astonishing and overwhelming. Though I didn't know her as well as I would have liked, I see her compassion, warmth, kindness and wonderful craziness in her children and family. My heart aches for your loss but it also is filled with such comfort and joy knowing the imprint she has left on everyone surrounding her will allow me to know her better in time.
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“Tom, Julie & Rob,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your families. Your Mom was truly an inspiring, remarkable, beautiful and generous person. She will be greatly missed. xo” -
“My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May tender thoughts of your loved one live forever within your heart. Cherish all your wonderful memories. ”
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family friend
“I was sorry to read Shirley Dale's death in the paper today.I'm pleased to have had the opportunity to know her. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
love to all of you. Jane Murphy” -
“I can truly identify with the statement written in her obituary saying "She never allowed the expectations of others to create her destiny". So well said and so important to remember for ourselves.
So sorry for your loss but it's enlightening to have known her. ” -
“I first met Shirley Dale in Switzerland, in 2004. She wrote these words in my book: "It was great getting to know you in Kandersteg and to realize we're all 'cut from the same cloth' after all. We had some great laughs at some very 'basic' topics."
That was such a special week - even more special now. I will never forget her charm, laughter and friendship.” -
The Family of Shirley-Dale
“Sincere Sympathy in your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.” -
An Outstanding Educator
“We knew Shirley-Dale professionally and will remember her as an enthusiastic classroom teacher who touched many children. She understood completely the teaching/learning paradigm and therefore earned the respect of all. In addition, Shirley-Dale always conducted herself as the fine lady she was. We will remember her....”
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“Sher-Dale folloed her heart with grace,passion,and an incredible wit.She truly lived her life in that "wonderful state of being". We admired her,we loved her,and we will always miss her.”
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“Sher-Dale followed her heart with grace,passion,and an incredible wit.She truly lived her life in that "wonderful state of being". We admired her,we loved her,and we will miss her always.”
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|Uncle John and Aunt Marilyn
“Dearest Tom and Betty,
Just wanted to let you know how much we love you, and to tell you that we are thinking about you and your families at this time. I certainly enjoyed being around your Mom and her sisters. You have a very loving and caring family who will be there for you and Rob and Julie. Love you dearly. ” -
A Ray of Sunshine
“Shirley-Dale was like a ray of sunshine in this sometimes very cloudy world. She lit up a room with her presence and warmed a person's soul with her smile. ”
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An Inspiration
“Shirley-Dale was a true inspiration to me while teaching with her in Nashwaak Valley and McAdam Ave. She always took time to praise the little things I did and encouraged me to think outside the box. These words from her, shaped who I was and I am grateful. I am so very sad to hear of such a fine woman's life shortened when she had so much more to do and give. My thoughts are with you!”
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“Shirely-Dale was a wonderful teacher who made a tremendous contribution to both the children she taught and the colleagues she mentored. In her work with the Bhutan Project at UNB she fostered deep and lasting relationships with Bhutanese educators and played a significant part in helping improve rural education in that country. She will be long remembered there and here.”
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“For Shirley-Dale's family,
I wanted you folks to know that my son and I thought she was an incredible lady. Shawn was in her class in MacAdam Avenue School many years ago, but she was a teacher you could never forget, she found what every child was good at and pushed that to the max. She will be sadly missed by anyone that knew her. Our condolences go out to all of you.” -
So Wonderful to Know Her
“I love Shirley Dale. She was a mentor, role model, teacher, friend and co-conspirator in many of life's little but important adventures back in the day.
I will say to you Rob, Tom and Julie what I should have said to her: Shirley Dale is unique, beautiful, brilliant and a force whom I loved dearly and admired deeply if from afar.
My thoughts are with you during this time of loss and celebration for the wonderful woman Shirley Dale will always be. Now she is no longer where she was, now she will always be with you. ” -
“Rob, Tom & Julie: I was so sad to hear of your Mom's passing. A wonderful light has gone out. She will be in our heart's always. I have many memories of years in Durham & Taymouth. My thoughts are with you .”
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Rob, Tom and Julie
“Our thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time. Shirley-Dale was a lovely woman who always had such a warm smile on her face. She left her mark on so many lucky people. We will miss her dearly. ”
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Mr.
“My sincerest sympathy to you. What a fighter. How I loved her humor, her writings and her very being. Indeed, the sky is brighter with a new star dancing in all it's glory. Jerry”
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“Shirley Dale was a wonderful gift to us. Some of the fondest memories of my life are times spent in her company. The world is lessened by her absence. ”
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My mentor
“Hello Julie:
Your mother was my mentor through my own cancer journey. We were each members of each other's blog. She was sending me encouragment only weeks ago. She and I swapped stories of doctors, treatments, symptoms and the bizarre world of cancerland, which I understand you have visited yourself. Never will I meet a braver, more generous, more celebratory spirit than your mother. I remember her hiking out of her flood-stayed home to get to her 100th chemotherapy session, and how awestruck we all were! I still am.
I will always hold her in my heart, no matter where my journey leads me. Shirley taught me that, well or ill, we can be whole.
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“Hi Julie, you are in my thoughts. Although I did not know your mother very well, I do know she had remarkable children who will carry her legacy forward.”
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“Julie, Rob and Tom,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mom was such a spirited and good natured friend. Her long struggle was handled in such a positive way and even when she was not feeling well, she was still willing to help and offer advice to others. She was an amazing teacher and colleague.
Lots of wonderful memories from our days teaching together in Taymouth and McAdam Avenue.
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“Shirley-Dale was my teacher in junior high school -- I admired her in so many ways -- a great lady, a wonderful teacher and a beautiful person.... Happy memories
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A Great Woman
“Rob, Tom and Julie: your mom was such a special, unique lady that will always hold a special place in my heart. The memories I have of our many get-togethers at the farm house were some of my most fond. To one of the greatest ladies I have had the pleasure of knowing, you will be missed by so many. My thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. ♥”
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