Shirley Jean Abbey

Shirley Abbey of Reston, MB., beloved mother of Ed, passed away peacefully at the Melita Health Centre on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the age of 90.

In Loving Memory

A beautiful, intelligent and independent lady. Shirley, as a single, loving mother of Ed Abbey, lived a long adventurous and active life. She worked hard, traveled the world and is respected and remembered as a pillar of the community of Reston, MB, volunteering for several local charities. She is dearly missed by family and friends.

In Shirley’s own words, “I don’t think I missed out on anything that I have attempted, and I don’t believe I would have changed anything I have done. I did it My Way!!!”

Shirley is survived by her loving son, Ed Abbey (husband of Karen Abbey); her sister, Mary (wife of Lawrence Williams); grandchildren, Bailey (wife of Paul England) and Logan Abbey; great grandchildren, Lauren and Elysie England; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Shirley was predeceased by her grandson, Liam Abbey; her brother, Edward Reed “Ted” Abbey; her sister, Anna May “Randy” Oslund; her mother, Selina Mae Abbey and her father, William John “Will” Abbey; and many more cherished relatives. 

A public graveside service was held at the Reston Cemetery, Reston, MB. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Marianne Olfrey officiating. Lunch followed at the Reston United Church (lower hall).

On Growing Old – How Faith Fills Me

As years go by and the hand grows weak,

My heart and mind, Thy wisdom seek.

As I walk in Nature’s sheer delight,

There find, Thy presence, day and night.

And with dimming eyes, I yet behold,

The evening sky, in wondrous shades of blue and gold.

Then to my knees, in faith, fall at Thy feet.

And pray, ‘Take me’, my life, it is complete.

Shirley Jean Abbey

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