With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Shirley passed away March 10, 2012 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 76. She was born to Sam and Velma Robinson on May 7, 1935 and raised in Carrot Creek, AB. In 1955 she married Robert MacKay and moved to MacKay, AB where they started their life together. In 1969, they moved their family to Carrot Creek. In 1988 Shirley and Robert retired and moved to Kelowna, though Carrot Creek was always considered home. She will be remembered with great love by Robert, her husband of 57 years; sons Murray, Dale (Judy) and Jeff (Laura); daughter Carrie (Russ); daughter in law Connie; and 9 grandchildren: Angie (Brian); Cody (Nicole); Derek (Joanna); Kyle (Jackie); Ashley; Matt (Casey); Mel: Kaz; Rio; sister Susan (John); brother Pat (Judy) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Shirley was sadly pre-deceased by her father Sam, mother Velma and brothers Jack and Herb. She lives with us in memory and will never be forgotten. A Celebration of Shirley’s life will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at Carrot Creek Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodlands Cemetery, Box 529, Carrot Creek, AB T0E 0G0, or Central Okanagan Hospice Association, #104 – 1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.
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