(Ranta), passed away June 12, 2005 at Ladysmith Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 45 years Sandy, by her grandson Troy and brother George Long. Survived by her sons: Jeff (Joy) and Dennis (Fran), grandsons: Travis and Colin, sisters: Kathryn Wilson, Mildred Bellon, sister-in-law Alice Long, brothers-in-law: Joe (Hazel), Gerry (Florence), Bill (Elinor) Kernachan, sisters-in-law Etta (Chris) Seary, Lily (Jim) Simpson and Irene Kernachan. Also many nieces and nephews. Shirley was a loving supportive wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her time with family, especially time with her three grandsons: Travis, Colin and Troy. Shirley also enjoyed gardening, reading and crocheting, she crocheted Christmas ornaments for the Duncan Christmas Chaos for 21 years. Shirley will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's name may be made to the Cancer Society or the Ladysmith Hospital Auxiliary. A Celebration of Shirley's life will be held at a later date. "Many thanks to the many people who staff Ladysmith Hospital, for your wonderful care of our mother".