Shirley Anna Dickson (nee Vancuren)

November 3, 1928 – September 26, 2024

Shirley, age 95, died peacefully on September 26, 2024, with many family members there with her including Harold, her husband of almost 74 years.

Shirley’s family meant so much to her and she maintained contact with them through regular phone calls, emails and video calls. Shirley was mother to three children, seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Daughter Carla de Best (Dick), granddaughter Zoe (Mat), and great grandsons Ben and Casey.

Son Les (Cathy), granddaughter Adriann (Torin), and great grandsons Ellis and Declan; grandson Graham (Laura), and great granddaughters Helen and Thea; grandson Ian (Elizabeth).

Son Brad (Catherine), granddaughter Chloe (Aurelien), and great grandsons Theo, Paul and Colin; granddaughter Priscilla (Francois), and great grandchildren Rose, Lucie, Daniel and Lison; Josh (Sandrine).

Shirley expressed gratitude for the kindness and care she received from the staff at River Breeze and the Victoria Hospital. Her final days were spent at the Rose Garden Hospice where the whole family felt cared for and supported. In lieu of flowers we request donations be made to the MS Society of Canada – https://mscanada.ca/ – or to the Rose Garden Hospice – https://www.rosegardenhospice.ca/.

Shirley will be laid to rest on October 4, 2024 in a private family graveside service. The service will be livestreamed, and copies will be emailed upon request.

Family and friends may leave online condolences at https://grays.ca

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729,

Lisa Bos-Atchison, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2024-09-26
• Location : Prince Albert, SK