Shirley Ann Arany

1948 - 2013

Shirley Ann Arany obituary, 1948-2013, Calgary, AB

BORN

1948

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Foster's Garden Chapel & Crematorium

3220 4th St NW

Calgary, Alberta

Shirley Arany Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 3, 2013.

ARANY – Shirley Ann
May 18, 1948 – March 2, 2013

Shirley Arany passed away shortly after midnight at Agape Hospice in Calgary, AB on Saturday, March 2, 2013 after a short battle with liver cancer. Shirley was the fourth daughter of eight children born to Cora and Ernst Hemm in Middle Lake, SK. She met and was married to her husband of 49 years, Steve on February 10, 1964. They then moved to his family farm near St. Brieux, SK and started their family. They became Alberta bound in the summer of 1972 with a move to Calgary. Shirley began her 37 year career with Canada Post in 1975. Never a person to rest, Shirley also began preparing taxes with H&R Block in 1989 continuing until December, 2012. She officially retired from Canada Post in January, 2012. Her one get-away was spending time at their trailer at Carefree Resort in the summers. Shirley found much happiness in her work both at the post office and H&R Block and took great joy in the loyalty of customers and co-workers. Shirley is survived by her husband Steve; three daughters Donna, Cheryl, Amanda and grandson Miika. We wish to celebrate her life at a Memorial Service held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Friday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to Agape Hospice,1302, 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary AB, T2N 1B8 in memory of Shirley Arany. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

Please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPZzqpCGAvA to view a video tribute for Shirley Ann Arany.

FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM
Telephone: 403-297-0888
Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

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February 25, 2019

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Cecilia Petersen

I think about Shirley a lot and miss her and still find it hard to believe that she is no longer with us. You are missed Shirley and especially at tax season. To the family, you had a one of a kind genuine jewel and at this time, I again send my thoughts and prayers with all of you. Im sure you miss her every day that goes by and shes not in your presence! RIP Shirley. Your friend Cecilia

April 22, 2013

Ann Seymour

I was so sorry to learn of Shirley's passing. I found out when I called the Arany home today to see if Shirley would still have time to do my taxes. My deepest condolences to Steve and family.

April 9, 2013

Chris Maynes

Shirley did our taxes at H & R for many many years and was a gem to deal with.I just called and was told our her passing.
Please accept our condolences.

Kay and Chris Three Hills Ab

March 25, 2013

Jackie Kleiner

Shirley has been doing may taxes for a number of years at H & R Block. I looked forward to seeing her every year as she made the process so easy and painless. Her great attitude and her competence shone through.

Take good care.

March 18, 2013

Jorge Bermudez

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace for Shirley in her tomb. We found out those sad news when we were going to do our taxes this year.

March 18, 2013

Dear Steve and family, We only met Shirley last year at H&R Block when she did our taxes but we found her to be so friendly, helpful, and competent. It was a shock to hear she had passed away when I called the office to book this year's taxes. Our hearts go out to your family in this time of grief.

Bill and Norma Webb
Calgary, Alberta

March 13, 2013

McGowans

We knew Shirley through her work for 25 years and enjoyed her sense of humour, positive outlook and conscientious attitude. She was wonderful and we were honoured to have known her. How we all miss her.

March 12, 2013

Shirley Reich(Johnstone)

Dear Steve & family,

My deepest condolences to you & your dear family, your wife Shirley was always so kind. I very much enjoyed working with you & Shirley back in the good old days, I now live in Nova Scotia, myself just retired.
Always with my best memories of both you & having opportunity of your friendship at work!

Sincerely, Shirley Reich ( prior Shirley Johnstone)

March 11, 2013

Kathie Carlson

Dear Steve and Family,

Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. My sincerest condolences and sympathy. Shirley was a great co-worker at CPC.

March 8, 2013

Kevin Allen

Our deepest condolences from the Allen family. I fondly remember coming to visit as a child and remembering Shirley's smile and laugh.

March 8, 2013

Steve, Donna, Cheryl and Amanda
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just found out today. Wish I could have been there.

Myra Fraser

March 8, 2013

Dragita, Vanessa, Marcel, Karman Ogorevc

Steve, Donna, Cheryl, Amanda and Miika
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you ( specially you Miika ).
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

March 8, 2013

Marie Browarny

Dear Arany Family,
May the memories of happy times spent to-gether offer you all some comfort at this most difficult time.

This CANDLE will burn bight for SHIRLEY always!

R I P dearest SHIRLEY

March 8, 2013

Ray and Jayne Croy

To the Arany Family,
We always looked forward to seeing Shirley at tax time. She was a wonderful lady, full of life and happy every time we saw her. The world has lost a bright light far too soon.

March 8, 2013

Gail Pierangeli

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you celebrate Shirley's life. She was a wonderful aunt to me, full of life and fun. She will be missed very much.

March 8, 2013

Liba

My deepest sympathy to the family. Shirley was a great lady, so sorry she left us so soon.

March 8, 2013

Karman P. Ogorevc

My prayers go out to all the Arany family. I was blessed to have known Shirley and she always met me with a big smile and so many kind words. While I am unable to attend today, she will be in my prayers. May she rest peacefully.

March 8, 2013

Cindy Jones

Cheryl, our family is thinking of you

March 7, 2013

rhonda fielder

Cheryl, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care

March 7, 2013

margaret schneider

will miss you you will always be in my heart you were the best sister to me R.I.P you are now with mom and dad this light will shine for you sis.

March 7, 2013

Judy Unsworth

Donna, I will always remember your Mom's laughter, and incredible talent with just about anything she turned her hand too. Later in life I got to know her as a Canada Post customer when she was really my angel, saving me with her patience and advice, always available to help and share a laugh. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom Donna, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

March 7, 2013

Sabrina Meldrum

Amanda I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I only met Shirley the one time at your home and spoke with her briefly over the phone a few times. She was a very kind and caring lady from what I knew. I know Shirley will live on through her loving family and never be forgotten. May you and your family have the strength to get through this very hard time and find peace. Beautiful picture by the way.
- Sabrina Meldrum

March 7, 2013

To the Arany Family
I worked with Shirley for two years - what an awesome lady - great sense of humour and always so ready to answer questions or help. She will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with her dear family.
Jill Cruikshank, Calgary

March 7, 2013

Heather DeCoste

Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heather

March 7, 2013

Olivia McCormick

God saw she was getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arm around her and whispered, "come with me."

With tear filled eyes we watched
Her suffer and fade away.
Although we loved her deeply,
We could not make her stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hand put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
~Author Unknown~

My heart and prayers go out to your family in this difficult time. I loved working with Shirley every day. She was an amazing woman. Rest in Paradise Shirley

March 7, 2013

Bob and Lois Meehan

We send our sympathy and prayers to Donna and her family. May you all have strength and comfort in the love that surrounds you at this difficult time.

March 7, 2013

Ruth & Bill Jones

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 7, 2013

Donna,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mama.....our deepest condolences.

Joey and Darren and family

March 7, 2013

Rroger & Anita Ponton

Donna,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please pass our condolences on to all the family. With our Love. Anita & Roger

March 7, 2013

Susan LeBlanc

Donna, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love ya

March 7, 2013

Steve & Family:

In this difficult time of sorrow, may you find strength and courage in the memories that you shared with Shirley. In our heart she will never be forgotten. Shirley was not only a co-worker she was a friend.

Lucy Styner - Calgary

March 7, 2013

To the Arany family: I am so very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing - I am in total disbelief and shock as I thought she would have many years to enjoy the retirement that she had worked so hard for. What a wonderful human being and for myself, I will miss her as I thought she was such a wonderful women - may you rest in peace Shirley and my thoughts & prayers are with Steve, the girls and grandson - you are gone far to soon.....God Bless You All

Cecilia Petersen, Calgary, Alberta

March 6, 2013

Our heartfelt condolence.She will be sadly missed.
VES Employees.Canada post,Calgary.

March 6, 2013

Nancy Dowbeta-Layer

My thoughts and prayers are with the Arany family during this difficult time. Shirley was a wonderful friend and a great co-worker-taken far too soon.

March 6, 2013

Cheryl and Ron Hnatyszyn

Cheryl, we are thinking about you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.

March 6, 2013

Mel Smith

A truly wonderful friend and coworker. Shirley always brought a smile where ever she went. She will be greatly missed,but with us always. My deepest sympathies to the family.

March 6, 2013

Gay Stapleton

With our deepest sympathy to the Arany family, may Shirley rest in peace, and the family stay strong.
Stapleton family

March 6, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 6, 2013

Tracey Colson- Jarvis

Condolences to the Arany family. Very sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers are with you all.

March 6, 2013

Kevin , Michelle , Brekkyn and Kingstyn Wick

Our deepest sympathy to Steve, Cheryl , Donna , Amanda and Mikka ..

Xoxo

March 6, 2013

Jim & Jan Castle

Steve and family:
May you find courage and comfort in some small way with knowing that although Shirley has slipped away,loving thoughts and memories of her will forever stay. Caring about you in your time of loss.

March 6, 2013

To Shirley's family,
I had the privlege of working with Shirley for many years and we had many giggles together. I will miss her dearly.

Mary

March 6, 2013

Cathie Watters

Dear Shirley, You will be missed. Bless you my dear.

March 6, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although no words can express my sorrow or take away the pain that you are feeling at this moment, please take comfort in knowing that Shirley will live forever in our hearts and memory.

Alice Elsender - Calgary RVU

March 6, 2013

Shirley Heft

I can't believe this and I am so sorry to hear this happened to Shirley. My prayers are with you Steve and family. I really enjoyed spending time with her whenever we could get together. I will miss her great smile and sence of humor.

March 6, 2013

William Blomfield

On behalf of the Chinook Chapter of the Heritage Club, Canada Post Corporation; we offer our sincerest condolences to Shirley's family, many friends and co-workers.

March 6, 2013

Susan Gusthart

It was a pleasure working with Shirley and she will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

March 5, 2013

Jodi Macleod

What a beautiful choice for the photo. My heart and happy memory wishes to Cheryl, Donna and family.

March 5, 2013

Sorry for your loss she will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Sandy Wall (Abbotsford B.C

March 5, 2013

Anthony

You were one great lady to work with, you will be missed by everyone who were fortunate enough to have crossed your path.

March 5, 2013

Thinking about all of you during this difficult time & praying that you'll find peace and comfort in the love that surrounds you.
My deepest sympathy, Sharon Heisner (Honolulu HI)

March 5, 2013

Susan Donner

I am so happy to have known Shirley (squirley was my pet name for her; it always made her giggle) and now so sad to know she was taken too soon. My thoughts are with the family for she will be missed so much. Take care.

March 5, 2013

BREN WOOD

Lost a great Lady Worker an Friend my deepest sympathy to the Arany Family

March 5, 2013

Ann Wilcox

Sorry to hear about shirley. Gone too soon.

March 5, 2013

Karen & Bill McNair

My deepest sympathies to the entire Arany family. May you find strength and peace to deal with the coming days ahead.

March 4, 2013

Lillian Scharkowski

So sorry to hear about Auntie Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Hugs to you all!

Lillian Scharkowsk (Papp) and Tim Scharkowski, Marissa and Michael

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