Obituary for Shirley Frances Payment
SHIRLEY PAYMENT
We are sad to announce that Shirley Payment left this earthly plane on April 19, 2023. Her daughter Angela (Murray), son Michael (Jane), her grandkids, great grandkids, great-great grandchild, as well as many relatives and friends will forever remember her tenacious spirit.
Shirley spent most of her youth on the family farm in Plumas until she headed for the big city of Winnipeg at the age of seventeen. Within a few years, Shirley was married to Doug, had two children, and was employed full-time at the University of Winnipeg library where she stayed until her retirement. During this time, she obtained both her bachelor and master degrees as a mature student – always advising her grandkids the importance of an education.
As the quintessential social butterfly, Shirley enjoyed talking with everyone. It wasn’t unusual to bump into someone who knew her. When she wasn’t going to a MTC show, learning Ukrainian, or attending a book club meeting, Shirley was hanging out with her Penguin Pals, library coffee group, friends, cousins and many others. Despite being diagnosed with lung cancer sixteen years ago, Shirley was incredibly active. She readily attended fitness classes at the Rady Centre, golfed, got her ‘10,000 steps,’ or took in a Tuesday Tai Chi class.
But more importantly, Shirley was dedicated to her family. She was always there to provide a listening ear, give advice and prepare a delicious home cooked meal. Shirley loved taking care of her grandkids and spending quality time with them. She also opened her home to all her family and friends when they came into town, enjoying the opportunity to catch up. We will miss her generous nature, love and smile. The hope that she is dancing with her husband Doug again, brings us some solace at this time.
We would like to say a special thanks to Paul and Therese for providing Shirley some respite and care in her final months, as well as the staff at Riverview, and those who came to visit her.
Shirley’s funeral will be held Thursday May 11th at 2:00 P.M. at Saint John XXIII, 3390 Portage Ave, (Rouge Rd). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Shirley’s name at a charity of your choice because she gave to everyone. Reception to follow to share memories that we have.
We are sad to announce that Shirley Payment left this earthly plane on April 19, 2023. Her daughter Angela (Murray), son Michael (Jane), her grandkids, great grandkids, great-great grandchild, as well as many relatives and friends will forever remember her tenacious spirit.
Shirley spent most of her youth on the family farm in Plumas until she headed for the big city of Winnipeg at the age of seventeen. Within a few years, Shirley was married to Doug, had two children, and was employed full-time at the University of Winnipeg library where she stayed until her retirement. During this time, she obtained both her bachelor and master degrees as a mature student – always advising her grandkids the importance of an education.
As the quintessential social butterfly, Shirley enjoyed talking with everyone. It wasn’t unusual to bump into someone who knew her. When she wasn’t going to a MTC show, learning Ukrainian, or attending a book club meeting, Shirley was hanging out with her Penguin Pals, library coffee group, friends, cousins and many others. Despite being diagnosed with lung cancer sixteen years ago, Shirley was incredibly active. She readily attended fitness classes at the Rady Centre, golfed, got her ‘10,000 steps,’ or took in a Tuesday Tai Chi class.
But more importantly, Shirley was dedicated to her family. She was always there to provide a listening ear, give advice and prepare a delicious home cooked meal. Shirley loved taking care of her grandkids and spending quality time with them. She also opened her home to all her family and friends when they came into town, enjoying the opportunity to catch up. We will miss her generous nature, love and smile. The hope that she is dancing with her husband Doug again, brings us some solace at this time.
We would like to say a special thanks to Paul and Therese for providing Shirley some respite and care in her final months, as well as the staff at Riverview, and those who came to visit her.
Shirley’s funeral will be held Thursday May 11th at 2:00 P.M. at Saint John XXIII, 3390 Portage Ave, (Rouge Rd). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Shirley’s name at a charity of your choice because she gave to everyone. Reception to follow to share memories that we have.