Obituary of Marion Reynolds

April 30, 2011 Marion (Shirley) Reynolds left this earth to be with loved ones who had gone before. She leaves behind two daughters, Lexie Lambert and Pat Mareck ( Ken ); two grandchildren, Terra Nicolay ( Bob ) and Chris Benson ( Mary ); one great-grandchild , Jacoba Benson. As well as three sisters: Thora Burgess, Francis McDougal and Rhoda Phipps. Shirley was predeceased by her first husband, Tom Stocker, her daughter Janet McKinstry and her son Bill Stocker, her second husband Jim Reynolds, two sons-in-law (Glen and Don ) as well as four brothers and two sisters. Shirley was kind and generous and had a solid faith. She experienced much sadness at the loss of loved ones over the years but always carried on. She was not a world traveller, but had lived in many locals across Canada from N.S. to B.C. She spent many hours in her garden and was very proud of her roses. Shirley loved music and dancing right up to her last few days. Sadly her last years were clouded by alzheimers however she always recognized those she loved. A memorial for Shirley will be held at the St. John's Anglican Church, Lloydminster on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM. REYNOLDS ~ April 30, 2011 Marion (Shirley) Reynolds left this earth to be with loved ones who had gone before. She leaves behind two daughters, Lexie Lambert and Pat Mareck ( Ken ); two grandchildren, Terra Nicolay ( Bob ) and Chris Benson ( Mary ); one great-grandchild , Jacoba Benson. As well as three sisters: Thora Burgess, Francis McDougal and Rhoda Phipps. Shirley was predeceased by her first husband, Tom Stocker, her daughter Janet McKinstry and her son Bill Stocker, her second husband Jim Reynolds, two sons-in-law (Glen and Don ) as well as four brothers and two sisters. Shirley was kind and generous and had a solid faith. She experienced much sadness at the loss of loved ones over the years but always carried on. She was not a world traveller, but had lived in many locals across Canada from N.S. to B.C. She spent many hours in her garden and was very proud of her roses. Shirley loved music and dancing right up to her last few days. Sadly her last years were clouded by alzheimers however she always recognized those she loved. The memorial service was conducted from the St. John's Anglican Church, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Reverend Canon Donald Skinner officiating. The eulogies was read by Terra Nicolay and Christopher Benson The hymns sung were "Softly and Tenderly", "Abide With Me", "God Be With You Till We Meet Again", and "Lead Kindly Light" accompanied on the organ by Pat Skinner. The interment was held in the Marshall Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The family wishes to thank everyone who supported us in our recent loss through cards, donations and kind words. We would also like to thank Reverend Canon Michael Stonhouse for officiating, Pat Skinner for playing the organ and to the St. John's ACW for preparing the lunch. A heartfelt thank you is extended to all those who attended the service. Lexie, Pat and families Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Alzheimers Society or to the M.S. Society.