Obituary of Shirley Walker

Ms. Shirley Edna Walker, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy battle with mental illness, at her residence at the Kiwanis Nursing Home in Sussex, NB, on April 27 at the age of 74. Born in Sussex, NB on April 15, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Edna (Arsenault) Walker.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sharlene Zak of Alberta; her granddaughter, Julia, also of Alberta; her sister, Barbara Ann Walker of Saint John; her three nephews; Patrick, Timothy and Paul Joseph Montague; and her uncle, Willis Walker of Hammondale.

Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her two infant brothers in 1955 and 1966.

The Walker family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the Kiwanis Nursing Home staff for their professional and compassinate care for Shirley while she was a resident there.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176). All arrangements will be held privately.

The interment will take place at Trinity Cemetery at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Kiwanis Nursing Home or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Donations and personal condolences to the family may be made through www.wallacefuneralhome.com.