SHANO Frances Mary (nee Walsh)
June 9, 1930 – May 18, 2020 Passed peacefully away on May 18, 2020 after suffering a debilitating stroke on May 10, Mother’s Day. Frances died at the Health Sciences Centre surrounded by family, a few weeks before her 90th birthday. Predeceased by her parents: Frank and Bridget Walsh (nee Murphy); husband Douglas; son-in-law Peter Short; siblings: Bill (Sheila Brennan), John, Nicholas, and Elizabeth O’neill (Kevin). Survived by her siblings: Catherine (John) Powers and Cyril (Sheila); sisters-in-law: Mary (nee Ryan) and Elizabeth (nee Coady) and Joan James. Survived by 7 children: Fr. Philip (Toronto): Elaine Short (Chilliwack): Robert (Sharon Bradbury) Lethbridge, AB: Paul (Bev) Upper Gullies: Michael (Analee Firmalino) Outer Cove: Kevin (Vancouver): and Jane (Harold Bragg) Long Pond. 13 grandchildren: Michael Short (Jackie), Laura Short (Frank Chan), Blair Short (Cesar), Margaret Short (Evan), Bridget Short (Matthew), Terri Gedrasik (Andrew), Miranda Kreft (Darren), Robert Shano, Sonora Shano, Miguel Shano, Antonio Shano, Erin Crickard (Kyle), and Maria Gillard (Samuel). 8 great-grandchildren: Eileen Chan, Madison and Alex Gedrasik and Carter and Tayla Kreft, Lily and Nora Gillard and Steven Kane Miller. She also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces and nephews, cousins, former neighbors, and life-long friends with a special mention to friends: Theresa and Gerry Marshall and her physician for the past several years, Dr. Paul Jackman. Mom spent her life in just three homes. She was raised on Bambrick St, surrounded by the Murphy and Walsh families. Her marriage to Doug saw a move to a new house on Bell’s Turn, then on the outskirts of the city. There she and Doug raised their family surrounded by a number of large families and supportive neighbors. The Bell’s Turn community continues to remain close to this day. Mom’s final move was to a comfortable apartment in Pleasantville, where she was able to maintain her fierce independence in caring for herself. At mom’s fervent request, cremation has taken place. There will be a private inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for a Catholic celebration when it is safe to do that. As a gesture of remembrance please consider a donation to Daffodil Place in St. John’s or your local food bank.