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BORN
February 10, 1943
DIED
August 20, 2017
Shirley RAINEY Obituary
Born in Long Ashton, Somerset, Shirley was the daughter of Alicia Erskine Maunsell and Professor Bertie Thomas Percival Barker.
After graduating from St. Loyes School of Occupational Therapy in 1964, she immigrated to Canada (solo) at the age of twenty-five. Arriving in Vancouver in 1969, she worked at GF Strong Rehab, the VGH Burn Unit, and as a Long Term Care Case Manager at Vancouver South Health until her retirement in 2002. A dedicated Master Gardener, Shirley spent her retirement years volunteering in her community and working with St. Mary's Church where she sung in the choir and assisted with church events through the parish council. Well known for her fastidious punctuality, meticulous planning, generous spirit and warm laugh, she will be missed by many.
Shirley is predeceased by her siblings and parents, and is survived by her son Mark Rainey.
The memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Saanichton on Saturday, September 9th at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Knowledge Network or volunteering at your local palliative care unit.
Memories and Condolences
for Shirley RAINEY
5 Entries
November 17, 2017
Just remembering Shirley as it was about now that she would have been sending off her Christmas cards - hers was always the first to arrive. My memories of Shirley go back to Long Ashton and beach holidays in firstly Saunton and then North Cornwall in the postwar years where families had to take their ration books to the hotel or guesthouse. May you rest in peace in God's presence. Mary P
September 3, 2017
Another old friend from Cheltenham days recording happy memories of a long friendship - and sending much sympathy to family ad friends..... Griff (Caroline Griffith)
Felicity Corelli
August 30, 2017
Dear Shirley, after more than 50 years we were just days away from getting together again. So sorry we missed each other. Condolences to your family.
Janie Gibbens
August 29, 2017
Dear Shirley: you were such a special person - we met when we were 11 and over the years it is wonderful to have had such a lasting friendship. I shall really miss you. Janie (Gub!)
Eileen Nattrass
August 29, 2017
Shirley, always kind and caring. Was so helpful to me when my husband Bill was dying. She never complained, always made you laugh. She will be missed!
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