Peacefully, Shirley Margaret Avis passed away Monday April 30th, 2018 at the age of 88. Shirley was born in Fort Frances to Ruth and Fred Williams on July 30th, 1929. She was preceded by her parents, husband Walter Avis, siblings and their spouses Dorothy & Jim Mitchell, Marion & Bill Gow, Frank & Donna Williams & brother Lloyd.
Shirley is survived by her two sons, Jim (Andrea) Avis of Fort Frances and John Avis of Edmonton; two much-loved grandchildren Branda (Mitch) Christoffersen and their newborn son Ralun; Scott (Nicole) Avis and their two children Kiplan & Aspen. She is also survived by Brother-in-Law Brian (Mona) Avis.
Mom and Dad were married on August 25th 1951, and they spent 63 years together. On their 60th wedding anniversary she was awarded a long service medal for endurance with a sense of humour. Together they ran Midway Marine, and built their cabin on Rainy Lake with her sister Marion and family. Many happy years were spent there with their children and friends, entertaining, playing cards, working on cross word puzzles and later sharing her love of the lake with her grandchildren.
Mom had a long career at Brennan’s, later known as Johnson’s Jewellers; she had fond memories of people choosing engagement rings, china and jewellery. This gave mom a lifelong love of “fine things” and she was happy knowing that her treasures will be cherished and enjoyed. At age 50 mom returned to school to complete a college diploma, she was extremely proud of this accomplishment, and so were we. Mom was able to use her newly acquired skills as a bookkeeper and office administrator until her retirement.
Mom passed her artistic flair and love of fibre arts to her granddaughter Branda. Many hours were spent happily stitching on the screen porch at the cabin while keeping an eye on the hummingbirds and her many flowers and plants. From a young age mom had a passion for “The Roaring Game” and passed that love onto her grandson Scott. She is a Past President of the Ladies Curling Club and spent countless hours on the ice. She skipped many teams to bonspiel and league championships. Once her days on the ice were behind her mom loved to watch Curling on TV. She always called the right shot.
We wish to extend our gratitude to our good friends, family and nursing staff at Riverside for their love, care and support in mom’s final days.
Please join us as we celebrate Mom’s life on Friday June 8th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Fort Frances Legion, light refreshments will be served. A private family interment will take place. Donations can be made to a charity of choice in memory of mom.
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