Wednesday March 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family Shirley Ann Marie Gowan (Pudsey) was peacefully reunited with the love of her life Paul David Gowan (2010).
Shirley Ann in her 78th year, born in Wolfville, NS was a loving mother to Chuck (Kathy) Rawson, Todd Rawson (Deb) and LeeAnne (Bob) Little, all of Guelph. She was the proud Nanny to Charity, Tyler, Kayla, Kelsey, Keisha and Angels Kyle (1988), Jonathan (1993). Great Nanny to Hope, Cole, Savannah, Olivia, Peyton, Chelsee, Miah, Ella, Aleda, Hunter and Elias.
Loving Sister to Dalton "Bud" and Yvonne "Bonnie" Pudsey of St. Catharines, ON. Beloved niece to "Aunt" Barbara Sherman of New Minas, NS. Fondly remember by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Henry (1981) and Clara (Vaughan) (1987) of Wolfville, NS, brothers Dail (1980) and Blair (2017).
Special Thank you to Bill Cummings, Dr. Stella Pasion, All of the Bayshore Nurses (esp. Shannon Wood) and CarePartners (esp. Shannon Breese). No words can express the appreciation we have for all of the love, support and care you all provided to "Mom". She will be missed by her long-time friends Lorraine and Don and all of her Red Chev friends.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand;
The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly Love.
But when I walked through Heaven's Gates, I felt so much at home,
for God looked down, smiled at me, and told me
"Welcome Home".
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right there in your heart
Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19, a family Celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to Juravinski Cancer Centre Hamilton, ON in her memory would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Shirley Ann M. Gowan in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.