Shirley Anne Barrett Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Obituary

Shirley Anne Barrett

<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">Shirley Anne Barrett</span></span></strong></em></p> <p><strong><span lucida="" sans="" style="font-family: " unicode="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size:18px;">Shirley passed away at the St. Pierre-Jolys Hospital on July 26, 2022 at the age of 70 years.</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Shirley was born February 10th, 1952 to Earl Murray MacDonald and Eva Marie MacDonald (nee Ogrodnick).&nbsp; She was born and raised in Portage la Prairie.&nbsp; After high school she attended Yonda Business College then worked at the Portage Mutual after completing accounting courses.&nbsp; Shirley then went on to work at the Justice Department in Portage la Prairie then transferred to Winnipeg until her retirement and final move to St. Pierre-Jolys.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Shirley&rsquo;s mother, Eva, had the greatest influence on Shirley becoming the quiet, honest and faithful person that she was.&nbsp; Following in her mother&rsquo;s footsteps, Shirley also loved baking, gardening and craft work.&nbsp; Shirley also enjoyed music, photography and traveling on many different trips.&nbsp; Reading Science Fiction books was a favourite pastime as well as the many cats she had in her life.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Predeceased by her sister Barbara Joan Bandura, her father Murray and mother Eva,&nbsp;Shirley leaves to mourn her passing, brother Brian (Colleen) of Portage la Prairie, sister Kathy Alexander (Peder Andersen) of Inglis, nephews; David, Ryan and Michael, nieces Bryn and Tara.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Should friends so desire donations can be made to Diabetes Canada, 1 Wesley Avenue, Suite 207, Winnipeg, MB&nbsp;&nbsp; R3C 4C6.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">Shirley&rsquo;s family will celebrate her life privately.</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">Messages of condolences can be made online at www.omegafuneralhome.com</span></span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
February 10, 1952 - July 26, 202202/10/195207/26/2022
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Pat Simcoe-Rosenbaum
March 25, 2023
A candle was posted for Shirley Anne Barrett.
A candle was posted for Shirley Anne Barrett.
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Pat Simcoe-Rosenbaum
March 23, 2023
Yours was a huge heart. Rest in Peace, Shirley.
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Terrie
September 26, 2022
Shirley was a wonderful lady to work with. She was very kind and sincere and respectful. Rest In Peace my girl
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Janet
August 18, 2022
I worked with Shirley for many years when she worked in portage. It was a pleasure working with her. So sorry for your loss.
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Sharon Green
August 18, 2022
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A candle was posted for Shirley Anne Barrett.
A candle was posted for Shirley Anne Barrett.
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Phyllis Page
August 12, 2022
Lit a candle in memory of Shirley Anne Barrett
A candle was posted for Shirley Anne Barrett.
A candle was posted for Shirley Anne Barrett.
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August 12, 2022
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Valerie James
August 16, 2022
Hi Kathy. So sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I always enjoyed our visits.
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The staff at Omega Funeral Home
August 11, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Shirley. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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