Shirley Carol Werenka, Truro, formerly of Alton, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 19, 2009, in Cedarstone Enhanced Care.
Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late Charles Van Horne and Ruby (Van Horne) Newell.
Shirley worked as a personal care worker in her younger years and later knitted and crocheted many mittens and socks for her family and friends. She had a great sense of humour and loved a good joke.
Shirley is survived by her son George (Martha), North Sydney; grandchildren Robert (Wandalee), Hilden; Troy (Tracey Lee), Stewiacke; Stacey (Dawn Leigh), Truro; Trevor (Cindy), Hilden; Darren, North Sydney; Juanita “Nikki” Cook, Truro; sisters Lorraine (William) Lindsay, Stewiacke; Ramona (Wilfred) Brenton, Truro; brothers Donald, Digby; Bob (Doris) Newell, New Brunswick; 12 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband George; sisters Betty, Norma, Ester and Barbara; brother Charles.
A private graveside service was held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East, Reverend Larry Harrison officiated. In memory of Shirley, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of one’s choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the guest book at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com