Sheelagh Kathleen Stirling died peacefully in Victoria, BC on January 8, 2015 at the age of 95. Sheelagh was predeceased by her husband, Rear Admiral Michael Grote Stirling and son Doctor Peter Stirling. Mrs. Stirling is survived by her loving daughter, Gillian Stirling Nelson (Buzz) and loving son, Andrew Stirling (Brenda), daughter-in-law, Joan Stirling, dear friend, Lana Palmer, grandchildren; Sheelagh, Michelle, Michael, Jason, Catherine, Debbie, Sonya, Ariane and 16 great-grandchildren, soon to be 17. Sheelagh was born on March 17, 1919 in Shrewton, England. “Mick” was the love of her life. She supported him throughout his naval career and later in Europe when he was Agent General for BC. She loved to cook and was a wonderful and gracious hostess. Everyone who met her admired her as a true lady. There aren’t many women who were her equal. After retirement she and Mick loved to play golf and were members of the Oak Bay Golf Club. Sheelagh worked for many years volunteering for the Salvation Army. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League at St. Patrick’s Parish and always a devout supporter of the Red Cross, Canadian Cancer Society as well as other charities and worthy causes.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain St., Victoria, BC, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:30am.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Elizabeth Robertson
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Stella Higgins My sympathy to you , Gill, and your brother in the loss of your mother. I remember meeting your parents when my late husband and I moved into Oak Harbour in 1981. After the move to Carleton House sometimes I would meet your mother on the Avenue. Later, our mutual cleaner would answer my question of how Mrs Stirling was. Sheelagh was a very sweet and lovely lady who had a long and wonderful life.
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Sheila Donahoe Gil, Anne Charles let me know of your Mother’s death. Please accept my condolences at this sad time. We tried to get in touch with you for the 50th reunion of our class from “the Convent” which was held last June in Halifax but no luck. Please know that there are many who think of you and are saddened for you at the loss of your Mum. I have some far back memories of being at parties at your house on Oxford St and know that your parents were there. Your Mother seems to have had a full life and I expect you have many wonderful memories to sustain you at this difficult time.
Love and Prayers Sheila Donahoe
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Penny Palmer I was lucky enough to have met this beautiful soul and be a part of her extended family. I had the privilege of spending some wonderful Christmas’s and Birthdays with her. She was always gracious, polite and had a genuine interest in how you were . I’m happy that she is at peace. She will be missed dearly.
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Gregory Ratliff Gill so sorry for the loss of your Mother.She was always so gracious and kind to me from the first time we met and through all the years that have gone by.
Dear Gill, nearly two years have passed since your mother’s death, and I’m so sorry I didn’t hear earlier. Please accept my late condolences. I suppose I met your parents scarcely more than half a dozen times, but they were so much a part of my mother’s family, I felt they were no strangers. I am the daughter of Barbara and Brit Brock My mother was Mick’s aunt, the second daughter of Grote Stirling. With best wishes,
Elizabeth Robertson