Shirley Moss

1935 ~ 2024

Mrs. Shirley Dawn Moss, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ralph Moss, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Shirley was born in Upsalquitch, NB and attended the United Baptist Bible Training School in Moncton followed by the Jeffrey Hales Hospital School of Nursing in Quebec City. It was there that she met Ralph, the love of her life and in 1958, they were married in Hartland, NB. Shirley loved being a nurse and was a mentor and encourager to many who expressed interest in a nursing career. She worked at South Country Village for almost 30 years, first as a staff nurse and then as the Director of Nursing. Following retirement, Shirley continued her service there as a board member. She was a faithful follower of Jesus and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Shirley loved traveling, gardening, meeting new people and spending time with her family. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley‘s memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of her family: son, Robert (Karin) Moss; daughter, Margaret (Scott) Hennes; grandchildren, Megan Hennes, Lauren (Peter) Gil, Ethan (Emily) Hennes; great-grandsons, Moss and Owen; sisters, Ardith (Wayne) McLaughlin and Phyllis (Charles) Connell; sister-in-law, Ilse Fenwick as well as numerous nieces and nephews that she enjoyed keeping in touch with. She was predeceased by her sister, Ruth Stucki; brother, Murray Fenwick and brother-in-law, Arthur Stucki. A Memorial Service honouring Shirley’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ed Lehman officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Shirley’s Memorial Celebration will be live streamed. Anyone who cannot attend but wishes to experience Shirley’s service may do so by visiting the Cook Southland website and selecting the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. Shirley was a generous soul and supported many charities; too many to list here. If you would like to make a donation in her memory, please give to the charity of your choice. (Condolences may be shared by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.cooksouthland.com). Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4.  Telephone:  403-527-6455 or toll free at: 1-877-528-6455.

• Date : 2024-05-12
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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