BOWES (Sanford), Shirley "Marina" Simm

Age 78, of Shubenacadie, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 in The Mira Long Term Care, Truro with her granddaughter, Lacey by her side. Marina was a daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Sanford. She spent 13 years working for Cara Operations before working as a Health Care Worker at Scotia Nursing Home where her compassion for helping others could be applied. She had a great love for music, animals, gardening and nature. Marina was a member of Faith Community Church in Milford for the past 20 years where she had many friends who were like a second family. She leaves behind her children, Christopher, Wade and Susan (Dan) Simm; grandchildren, Lacey, Steven and Scott Simm; and her special stand-in daughter, Dorothy Wagner; sisters, June, Joan, Marilyn (Paul) and Sharon; along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings, Lester, Stanley, Marie, Hazel and Jean. The family would like to offer special thanks to the many people who helped in the care of Marina during these past few years, especially the compassionate staff of The Mira; Colchester East Hants Palliative Care, VON, Faith Community Church Family, Pastor Paul for the love and support, Christa for the in-home haircuts, friends at Sunnybrook, Sherry for adopting her beloved dog, Jake; Jim, and Marina - who made sure she stayed in her apartment as long as possible. A very special thank you to her sister and friend, Marilyn who has been by her side her entire life. A private graveside service will be held in Preeper Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date once COVID restrictions are lifted. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. www.arimatheafuneral.ca