Shirley May LaFreniere was born in North Battleford in 1928, and grew up at the Saskatchewan Hospital grounds. She graduated from Battlefords Collegiate Institute and worked for Vaughn Ray (Ray Jewellers). She married Frank on July 1, 1948. She raised three children, all of whom attended the University of Saskatchewan to obtain degrees. While operating Willfrank Hardware, Shirley 聽played an integral role. She was an active member of her community by her volunteerism, specifically, she belonged to the Third Avenue United Church congregation, it鈥檚 UCW and played bells. She was one of the founding members of Kinettes, held executive positions with the Beta Sigma Phi, was a member of the North Battleford Red Cross, and was a member of the BUH ladies auxillary. During their retirement Shirley and Frank spent their winters in Sun City, Arizona at their condo and were members of the North Battleford Golf & Country Club. They travelled extensively and visited Saudi, Africa, Italy, Egypt, France, England, Scotland, Central & 麻豆传媒AV America, and Ottawa. Her interests were sewing, knitting, skiing, painting, playing bridge and taking French Lessons. She spent her summers with her family at Jackfish Lake and created profound memories for her children. She had a dedication to motherhood that was exemplary and a favorite quote was 鈥渋f you can read, you can do anything.鈥� She was elegant & known for her sense of style and good taste. Shirley will be forever missed and treasured by her son Kim of North Battleford, SK and his children: Krista of Brooks, AB, Benjamin & Joshua of North Battleford, SK; daughter, Jana Mayer of Sherwood Park, AB and her children: Alyssa & Byron of Sherwood Park, AB; son, Luke (Linda) of Saudi Arabia and his children: Danielle of Kingston, ON, Ren茅e of Victoria, BC and Mark of Saudi Arabia; brother, Kal Newell (Gay) of Vernon, BC and sister, Iris Robertson of Toronto, ON. She is predeceased by her husband, Frank; sister, Elizabeth Lowing and parents: Ken & Gladys Newell. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving For Shirley鈥檚 Life was held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Officiant Rev. Frances Patterson. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to the Battlefords Humane Society, Box 645, North Battleford, SK 聽S9A 2S7 or to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK 聽S9A 3L8. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
