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Shirley Robertson
August 22, 1932 - December 9, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> <strong> Robertson, Shirley Elizabeth &ndash; Halifax, passed away on Dec 9th, 2012 at the Halifax Infirmary. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Born in Truro, she was the daughter of the late William and Eutavilla (Higgins) Dowling. </strong> <strong> &nbsp; </strong> </p> <p> <strong> She was a proud member of Saint Lawrence&rsquo;s Parish and the Catholic Women&rsquo;s League.&nbsp; Shirley and her late husband owned &amp; operated various businesses, but looking after family and friends children brought her the greatest joy, she was &ldquo;Nan&rdquo; to many. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Being a Cancer survivor, Mom took great pleasure for the last 20yrs arranging gift filled slippers which she delivered every Christmas Eve to the patients at the Cancer Ward of the VG. </strong> <strong> &nbsp; </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Family gatherings were very special and important to her, whether she was preparing a large meal, baking cookies &amp; pies, or just having a game of cards or yahtzee. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Mom had a special bond with her granddaughter Michelle, and as her health failed was able to live at home with the assistance of Michelle, her daughter Linda, son Billy and niece Theresa. </strong> <strong> &nbsp; </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Shirley is survived by loving daughter Linda Chaddock (Bill), devoted son Billy, stepson David Kane (Sharleen), foster children Karen &amp; Debbie Brown; sisters Iola (George) Gardner of Ottawa, Isabelle Coleman of Lethbridge; Grandchildren Michelle, David, Keith, Cheryl, Angela, Gary, Rhonda, Raelee, Derek, Lori and Gina; Great grandchildren Connor, Tyler, Marley Drew, Rory, Courtney, Maxie, Josh, Regan, Brinn and Riley; 5 nieces and nephews, daughter-in-law Janet. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Shirley was pre-deceased by husband George, son Gary, granddaughter Carrie and brother-in-law Bob Coleman. </strong> <strong> &nbsp; </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be at St. Agnes Church on Chebucto Rd, Friday Dec 14th at 2pm, Father John Williams officiating.&nbsp; Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Special thanks to Dr. Andrea McDonald, Shirley&rsquo;s family doctor whose care and support helped Mom through so many medical problems. For online condolences please visit us at:www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com </strong> </p> </div>