Shea Gifford

Dear Fred,
We are so very sorry to read of Shea's passing. Have wondered so many times how Shea was doing. You two were such a joy to meet and golf with in the desert. We only knew Shea for a short period of her life but she was such a fun, loving, and witty person to be around.
Our deepest thoughts are sent to you and your family Fred.
Sincerely,
Ken and Jody Aoki

Condolences to the family,

So sad to hear, been 28 years since I last seen Shea but she still left an impression.

Your Cousin,

Murray

Fred, Elisha and the NuWay family: We are so very sorry for your loss. It was truly a pleasure to meet and work with Shea - she was clearly a passionate woman, who loved what she did and fought for what she believed in. I hope our show will be a lasting tribute of her memory.
Sue Deyell and the Remodel It! with HER team

Dear Fred, I am very sorry to hear about Shea's passing,my computer was down for about 3 weeks & I wasn't in a hurry to have it repaired & tonight I was going over my emails & I noticed one from Ken (my brother) he gave me Shea's obituary. My she was a sweet heart & so very talented It must of been a terrible shock to you. I never knew Shea or any of Phil or Joan"s children, they always resided in the west & I never had any extra money to travel....I am deeply sorry Aunt [email protected]

Elisha, Ryan, Fred and Family I am so sorry to hear that Shea has passed away. I will never forget what a beautiful person she was on the inside and out. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that her pain is gone and now you have a beautiful Angel watching over your entire family. Big hugs to you all!

Fred,I just heard when I was talking to Warren Banks. Our thoughts are with you, and you have our deepest sympathies. Shea will be missed.

Chris and Jan Lupiano
Brookfield, Nova Scotia

Dear Fred,
We are in shock with this tragic news. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. For the few short years we worked together, Shea was one who made her presence known. She was passionate, loyal and above all true. We'll all miss her.
Regards, The Kamachi's

Dear Fred and family, this must have been another hard day for all of you, but also another day for feeling such pride in Shea. It is hard not to be there,please know we have been thinking of you and Shea through this hard fought battle. Your love and respect for one another was so wonderfully obvious. Please all remain strong for each other always. Love you little cousin. Joyce and Tom Weisbeck

Love to Alicia, Ryan ,and Fred thoughts and prayers from the Dyett family.

Elisha, Ryan and Fred - I've truly enjoyed my dealings with Shea over the last few years... she was fair when she critiqued and she was generous with her kudos. She was always a pleasure to work with, and I loved it when I'd get a wee glimpse of her great humour! She was a oner... My staff and my thoughts are with you all. Pam and the staff of Autographics

My sister Shea was my Champion.
Just as she was a champion to all the people closest to her heart.

Shea loved deeply...fiercely...and was a passionate woman.

Truly magnificent.

Shea was always bigger than life to me.

Beautiful...fashionable...bold, and very intense.

I always felt part awe, and part terror, because she was a force of nature.

Yet her compassion & love were equally deep and profound.

She was strong and focused and always succeeded in what she wanted because she was willing to do the work, and make the sacrifices.

Lao Tzo said,

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage."


Shea's courage while battling cancer can only be measured by the strength of her love for her kids and husband.

She was incredibly determined to see that each of them would be ok without her, and her perseverance astounded her doctors, and all of us around her.

Less than 30% of people live more then a year with stage 4 cancer, but Shea fought cancer for 4 years because she had things to do :)

How dare cancer get in her way!
It was swept aside, like so many other obstacles in her life, so she could focus on her family and their needs.

Unlike most people faced with a terminal illness, Shea didn't have a bucket list of things she would like to do for herself, instead she compiled a list of things for her to do for her family before she died.

And she hung on for 4 years to complete this list.
And she did complete it.

She was forever thinking of those she loved, and anticipating what they might need.
That was her nature - to nurture.

Right to the end.

She will forever be an inspiration to me, and I pray she has finally found peace and has relaxed :)

We are so sorry to hear about the sad news of the passing of such a powerful member of the family. Our prayers are with you all.Dennis and Ruth Shea (Ted's son)

Although I have never met this first cousin of mine (there are so many of us!), it sounds like she was a beautiful and powerful lady who lived life to the fullest and touched the hearts of many. So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Ann Marie (Shea) and Darrell Wall.

So sorry for you loss. Shea was respected in the industry and was loved by her family. My thoughts and prayer are with the family.

Fred & Family, our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this very difficult time. Shea will be truly missed. Our sincerest condolences to the Gifford family.

Our hearts go out to Shea's family and friends. I haven't seen Shea since I was a teenager in Ontario. I often thought I should drop in a surprise my cousin and I'm sorry I didn't get to know her as a woman,mother,grandmother and wife. Our hearts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Glenna Ebbs (cousin) & Paul Ebbs
Wetaskiwin, AB

Elisha, Addison and Charlie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom and Grandma. I know you were all very close and enjoyed loving and happy times together. You will miss her dearly. Keep her in your hearts.
We will all remember her for the incredible woman that she was.

We are so sorry to hear the loss of another family member! I never met Shea, she looks and sounds like an amazing, strong, beautiful lady! My heart and prayers go out to all of her family members and Uncle Phil. Love & Prayers Maureen(O'Shea)-Moore, Rick and family. Hugs to all

So sorry for your loss...I too remember Shea as a young child when she and her mother visited us many years ago. I am another of the many cousins.

So sorry to hear of Shea's passing...our prayers and thoughts are with you all in your time of sorrow...

We are so sorry to hear of Shea's passing. Her aunts and many cousins in Cape Breton will be saddened. Please be assured our prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Aunt Jackie & Bob Doucette

Fred and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the recent passing of your lovely wife Shea. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May it help in some small way to know old friends are thinking of you. Lynn & Wayne McQueen

Dear Fred :
We feel so bad about Shea, we didn't know that she was ill and many times we were going to phone and just never got around to it. It is with great sorrow that we didn't do that and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With God's blessings we are thinking of you and your family.
With much love.
Delva and Arnie Thiele.

So sorry to hear of Shea's passing.
We have never met: I am a cousin from Cape Breton.

Sorry for the loss of such a great woman. I am Shea's first cousin from Cape Breton. She stayed with our family many years during a visit with her mother. I have fond memories of that summer and have often wondered how life turned out for Shea. So sorry for your loss. RIP Shea.

Your were such a Beautiful Person,

I was sadden to here of your loss. May God bless you the family in this time of sadness. My prayers are with you.

Fred, Elisha, Ryan and family.
I am so sorry to hear of Shea's passing, my heart goes out to all of you. It's hard to believe she is gone. That lady had such a strong will to survive. She had a warm heart which I had the pleasure to experience. She was strong and soft all at the same time. My thoughts are with you....Marilyn Sawka

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Fred at this most difficult time.
Brian Eager

Dear Fred, family, and the Nu-Way Floor Fashions staff,

I was so sad to hear of Shea's passing. Your description of Shea was & is everything I knew and was fortunate to experience in my time of dealing with her on a professional level. She always looked like a million bucks, was gracious & warm, a strong negotiator, and had a wonderful sense of humor. I always looked forward to my business travel to Calgary and Shea always made those trips into the store a pleasure.

May your memories carry you through this most difficult.

Sincerely,
Brett K. Schmidt
Your Former Unique Carpets Ltd. Sales Rep. in California

My first meeting of Shea goes back 30 years when I first moved to Canada as a naive 20 year old. We were to be sisters in law and she made me feel welcomed to the family right away. Through the years we shared lots of laughs and tears and I learned a lot from Shea; from self confidence to fashion sense (and a lot more in between). She was one of the most generous people I know and I smile to know that she lives on in all of us.

Fred, Elisha and Ryan
My thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened to hear of Shea's passing. She was an amazing woman whom I am proud to say my daughter is named after. My love to all of you.

Fred, Elisha and Ryan,
Shea's life and love have left an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by not only knowing her but also by having shared her love. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you all at this most difficult time.

Dear Fred and Family I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Shea, she always had a very special place in my heart even thou we spoke and saw each other infrequently.Fred I will always remember my phone calls I made to her while we were on our many golf trips together and our Vegas diners together as well...What fun!!!!! She was a great lady! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Dear Fred and Family.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Shea. She had an exceptional zest for life. We will all truly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Adrien and Elsie Maillot and all of the staff of Maillot Homes.

Our thoughts are with your family during your time of loss of such a generous and special woman.
Prostate Cancer Centre Board, staff and volunteers in Calgary

Fred and Family

Shea certainly left a legacy, not only at NuWay but in the building industry as a whole. She will be missed.

Take comfort in knowing she is now pain free and has left many memories for you.

My heart goes out to you, your family and her extended family at NuWay Floors.

Shea brought joy , energy, enthusiasm and positive influence to all who knew her. She made us all accountable to participate and do what was right. We are all better for knowing her. She will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to the gifford family.