Shirley Anne Bouchie November 18, 1943 ~ May 3, 2021 BOUCHIE, Shirley Anne - 77, Canso, passed away after a brief illness on May 3, 2021 at Canso Seaside Manor, Canso. Born in Charlos Cove, she was the daughter of the late John Michael Richard and the late Annie Viola (Snow) Richard of Canso. Over the years Shirley was employed at National Sea Products, Scotia Restaurant, Canso Daycare Centre and then finished out her career in Housekeeping at Eastern Memorial Hospital for 16 years. Before her illness, Shirley spent her spare time knitting, quilting, crocheting and attending prize bingos to support her community. She loved to visit her family and friends and attend family gatherings. For the last five years, she resided at the Pines Manor Seniors Apartments. She enjoyed time with her friends there who were very special to her, especially Jean and Emily. She was a devoted Catholic and was part of the Catholic Parish at Star of the Sea Church in Canso. She is survived by her son Tim (Fran): daughters, Pattie (Dean), and Janice (Scott). She had five beautiful granddaughters who she was very proud of, Wendy, Lezlie, Erica, Brittany and Kayla; sister Sharon and brothers Enos, Jim and Bill. she was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Elliott, sister Dorothy, sisters-in-law, Anita and Irma, brothers-in-law, Shirl, Wally, Robert and Basil. She had many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Shirley's wishes, there will be no formal visitation. Graveside service will be held Friday, September 10 at 2 pm. in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Canso. Donations may be made to Canso Seaside Manor Palliative Care Unit. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and support staff at Eastern Memorial Hospital, St. Martha's Regional Hospital (ICU and PCU departments) and a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Canso Seaside Manor who were so kind and devoted to Shirley's care while she was a resident there. A special thank you to our family and friends for supporting us through this difficult time since her illness first began. Especially to her brother Jim and sister-in-law Kathy who went above and beyond to help her and us since her illness first began 10 months ago. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation No Visitation Service Information Service Date Friday, September 10, 2021 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location Graveside Service - Star of the Sea Cemetery, Canso Burial Information Burial Date Friday, September 10, 2021 Burial Time 2 p.m. Burial Location Star of the Sea Cemetery, Canso