It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shirley Knee on August 5, 2010 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Jim; her sister, Eva; daughter, Claudia Friesen (Jim) of Parksville, BC; granddaughter, Melanie, of Victoria, BC and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition, she is survived by her husband's family, Judy Coates (Harry) of Codroy Valley, NL, Jim Knee (Molly) of Conception Bay South, NL, Carol Blacklock (Dave) of New Maryland, NB; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Florence and Albert Hossack; her first husband, Claude Fowlow and her sister, Ann. Shirley was born in the afternoon of December 23, 1931 in Cross Creek, NB after the doctor arrived by horse and buggy. As a teenager, she was an avid tennis player who participated in tournaments in the Fredericton area, culminating in a doubles championship in 1947. Prior to moving to Port aux Basques, NL, Shirley worked for the provincial Department of Health. In Newfoundland, she worked in the office of Diamond Construction and Robert Pike Ltd. With her husband and father-in-law, Fowlow's Wholesale was developed. At her husband's death she assumed the leadership of the firm until it was sold in 1980. Shirley and Jim were married in 1981 and moved to Fredericton in 1986. We celebrate Shirley's extended life in which she had deep roots in her Christian faith and enjoyed a life full of family, golf, bowling and the many friends who encircled her and Jim.
Visitation will be held at McAdam Funeral Home on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 from 4 to 6 pm. A funeral service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 11:00 am with The Very Rev. Keith Joyce officiating, assisted by The Ven. John Sharpe. A reception will follow the service in Cathedral Memorial Hall. Interment will be held at a later date in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Knee Jr., Harry Coates, Dave Blacklock, Wayne Guptill, Glenwood Dorcas and George Farrell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lung Association of New Brunswick or to the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to thank all who cared for Shirley in the Emergency Ward and on the 4th floor at the Chalmers; to Dr. Randall and Dr. McMullin; to the extra-mural nurses who cared for her at home; her medical team in Toronto, who performed the double lung transplant January 9th, 1999; the anonymous donor; the many clergy who visited, especially to her friend and spiritual mentor, The Ven. John Sharpe and her friends who supported her through prayer and well wishes throughout her illness. www.mcadamsfh.com