It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Norma Fisher (Mason), age 69, who left us peacefully on November 27, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
She was born on December 5, 1954, in Toronto, ON to Dempsey and Norma Mason, (MacDonald), who later returned to Trenton, NS where Shirley grew up with her siblings, Hughie and Lynn. Shirley was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt and mother who dedicated her life to her family and friends. Shirley began a career at Michelin Tire in Granton lasting 30 successful years. She was a hard worker with an impeccable work ethic, never missing a shift and developing many long-term friendships along the way. Upon retirement, Mom volunteered countless hours at the Aberdeen Hospital (Martha’s Place and the Cancer Society).
Known for her warmth, kindness and infectious smile, she brought joy and laughter into the lives of everyone she knew. Shirley was a big supporter of her son during his hockey days with words of encouragement even on those quiet trips home, the numerous road trips and tournaments and making those long road trips across the causeway to Port Hawkesbury with Lynn and Norma to cheer on the Pirates.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Myles Fisher; son, Mike Lumsden; sister, Lynn Johnston (Ralph); stepson, Tim Fisher (Zoe); step-granddaughter, Chloe; sister-in-law, Joan Mason; brothers-in-law: Lenny Fisher (Kitty), David Fisher (Rosetta), Kevin Fisher (Leslie); sisters-in- law: Cathy MacLean and Marie Thomsen (Shane); nieces: Janice Laffin, Angie Mason, Trish Ogilvie, Allison Fisher, Amanda Chase, Erin Brinklow (Mark), Sarah and Callie Thomsen, Brittany and Lynn Fisher; nephews: Darrell Johnston (Pam), Larry Mason (Amy), Robert Mason (Angel), Hughie Mason, Arron Mason, Sean Fisher, Greg MacLean, Brennan MacLean and James MacLean; and many dear friends who will forever cherish her memory. She was predeceased by her parents, Demp and Norma; brother, Hughie; grandnephew, Nicholas Laffin; father-in-law, Ron Fisher and mother-in-law, Mable Fisher; brothers-in-law: Kenneth Fisher, Wade Fisher and Jeff Fisher.
The family extends their deepest appreciation to our in-home nursing staff, Tammy Hawboldt, Tanya Livingston and Krista Fraser for their extraordinary care and compassion they gave to Mom. A very special thanks to Paige and Kiley Marcott for becoming great friends and wonderful neighbors who were always there for support.
The family welcomes you to a visitation from 2-4pm Saturday, November 30, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 73 High Street, Trenton. Cremation has taken place and the family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to the North Nova SPCA.
Rest In Peace. You will be forever missed and always in our hearts.