Shirley R. (nee Hunt) Parsons

Shirley R. (nee Hunt), Halifax, NS / Mount Pearl, NL With the same grace and dignity by which she lived her life, and surrounded with much love, Shirley passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2016. Shirley was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, partner, sister, aunt and friend and a respected employee of Canadian Blood Services in Halifax and St. John’s, NL. She was predeceased by her parents, Percy and Joan (nee Boutilier) Hunt. Leaving to mourn with loving and lasting memories are her devoted partner Bryan Mac Dougall, her children Liam, Halifax; Joshua, (Dasha Ermolovich), St. John’s; Emily (Jon Bulatovic), Ottawa; Ellen, Halifax and their father, William J. Parsons, St. John’s, Nl. Mourning the loss of their cherished Nana is her grandchild Olivia and her brother Nathaniel. Holding her in their hearts are her Sisters, Phyllis Hunt, (John Dogherty); Cathy (Gary Whalen); Patricia (Tish), (Gordon Williams) and Susan, (Karl Misik); as well as her many nieces and nephews and a strong circle of friends. Shirley found more pleasure in giving than receiving and to honour her, the family requests that you do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness in her name. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to a local food bank. Visitation will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, NS on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Margurite Bourgeoys Catholic Church in Sydney, NS, on Monday June 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. A private family internment to take place at Resurrection Cemetery. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com