BIRMINGHAM, Shirley
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, Shirley Birmingham (Jackman) at 100 years young. She was a strong, independent, amazing woman, who we loved dearly. Predeceased by her daughter, Jane Birmingham; her parents, Robert and Elsie Jackman; stepmother, Angela Jackman (Obbie Martin). Also, siblings, Robert Jackman, John Jackman, Jean Bowers, Frank Jackman, Dorothy Jones, Derm Jackman. Leaving to mourn with broken hearts, her daughters and their families, Lynn Birmingham (John Bishop), Gerri Humber (Kim Humber). Grandchildren, Lesley Bishop, Stephen Bishop (Kristie Lawlor), David Lorenzi, Chelsey Guinchard (Scott). Great-grandchildren Abigail Bishop, Caleb, Christian and Kate Guinchard. Siblings, Sheila Patrick (Maine), Steve Jackman (Denise Hyland), Robin Kemp, Karen Jackman and Dave Jackman. Sistersin-law, Jo Birmingham, Louise Birmingham and Viola Birmingham. Also, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends too many to mention. Special thanks to the wonderful and devoted staff at St Patrick's Mercy Home, third floor, who cared for mom over the last 2 years. Some of whom loved her like their own. We truly appreciate all that you did for mom and us as a family ♥. Mom had such a huge impact on people near and far. She wrote countless hand-written letters to relatives and friends all over the world. She fed the birds and the crows everyday. She loved her garden and flowers and was a great environmentalist who cared about the trees and the rivers. She attended the Kiwanis Music Festival every year and loved music. Visitation at Cauls Lemarchant Road, St John's Saturday, February 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will take place at Cauls chapel, Lemarchant Road on Monday, February 26th at 2 p.m. Inurnment to be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Kiwanis Music Festival or Bridges to Hope
"Start the Day Cheerfully "When a new day comes to greet you, rise and meet it with a smile. Every task it brings you will lighten, and be easier the while. And the journey, long and tiring, that you really dread and fear, Will be shorter and much brighter, if you start the day with cheer. If you wake to fret and grumble, and wear a scowl or frown, Crossing bridges ere you reach them will most likely let you down. Be the clouds all dark and gloomy, and the outlook sad and drear, You will see some gleams of sunshine if you start the day with cheer. As mom would always say "I'm tickety-boo"