Shirley passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016 in Vancouver at the age of 78.

Predeceased by her father, Thomas Charles Wotton; mother, May Adelia (Brau); and husband, John Stark. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Roger and Wayne; her brother, Thomas; her sisters, Phyllis and Mary (Richard); sister–in-law, Glenna; as well as nieces and nephews, Bob, Susan, Sandy, David, Linda, Deborah, Glenn, Terry, Joanne, Ines and their families; and her many friends.

Shirley worked as Medical Office Assistant at the Seymour Medical Building in her 20’s until she married in 1966 and then had two boys. Mum will be remembered for her independence, her loving and caring connections, her strength in supporting her husband and in raising her two boys. Mum enjoyed being an aunt and great aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She was always eager to share her baking skills; the family will miss her baking. Mum enjoyed ship cruising with Dad and attending senior day-programs and outings during her latter years.

Thank you to all of you that crossed our mum’s path in her later years, we now truly respect and believe in the word, community.

A small private gathering by family will be held to celebrate Mum’s life.