It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Myrna Shirley Brown, age 80, of Springhill.  Shirley passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

 

Shirley was born in Lynn Mountain, NS.

 

She loved animals, especially dogs.  Her first husband worked as a Coal Miner in Springhill and Cape Breton.  After his retirement, they moved to PEI where they ran a small farm.

 

She is survived by her sons Kevin Lewis, David Lewis, Liam Lewis, and Lawrie Lewis; daughters Sheila Ellis, Irene MacLean, and Linda Lewis; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Kenny Rees.

 

She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Lewis, her daughter Wanda Lewis and her sister Marie Stultz.

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where visiting hours will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 pm.  A funeral service celebrating Shirley's life will be held at Browns Funeral Home on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2 pm, Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating.  Burial will take place in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, in the spring.

 

Those wishing to make a donation in her memory may do so to a charity of your choice.

 

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Shirley's online memorial through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page or at www.brownsfuneralhome.com.