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Shirley Balsom March 28, 1937 - February 7, 2025

Passed peacefully away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, ON surrounded by her family Shirley Balsom of Deep Bight aged 87 years. Predeceased by her parents, Rueben and Mary Rees; parents-in-law, Alfred and Nellie Balsom; husband, David, son, John; great granddaughter, Talia; along with her siblings.  Left with fond and loving memories her children, Denise (Rod), Colleen (Dale), Bonnie (George), Ruby (Calvin), Donna (Frank), Ralph (Connie), Paul (Rosa); 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Petten, Jean Rees; brother, Colin Rees; and a large circle of family and friends.  Resting at Zion Pentecostal Church in North West Brook on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 6-9 P.M. and Friday, February 14, 2025 from 2-9 P.M. Funeral service to take place from Zion Pentecostal Church in North West Brook on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Internment to follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery North West Brook.  The family would like to thank granddaughters, April, Chelsea, and Vanessa for spending countless overnights with her at the hospital.   Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.  Your kindness will forever be remembered.  Also to her doctor Dr. Jayaram.

Shirley loved to knit, crochet, and do any kind of craft right up to her last days she kept her hands busy. She had a love for her family and God that went without saying.  She was a social lady who loved going for coffee with her dearest friends.

Funeral service to take place from Zion Pentecostal Church in North West Brook on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Internment to follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery North West Brook.

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    Clayton says

    Donna and I want to express our sincere condolences to all my cousins. She was an amazing woman. I just loved her interview with Heart TV show where she professed her love of God. May she rest in peace. God bless all of my cousins.

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    Gwen and Gord Thistle , Sunnyside says

    We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom , she will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and kindness . May she be at peace now. We are thinking of you all

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      Ron and Carol Bennett says

      Sincere Condolences to all Shirley’s family from Ron and Carol Bennett, Bell Island. We remember Shirley as a very caring person. She will be greatly missed.

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    Faye Andrews says

    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I have many good memories of working with Shirley at the Holiday Inn. She was such a nice person, very good at her work and helped me out many times, even coming from Deep Bight at 6 o’clock in the morning to help me reconcile the night audt. My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace, Shirley. Your work on earth is done.

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    Florence Humby says

    Ralph and family, so sorry for your loss. We only get one Mom and it’s such a big void in our lives when we lose her.take care Florence

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    Bob Bennett says

    Shirley’s Family & Brother Colin
    Sincere Condolences to your Family on the passing of Shirley
    Bob & Debbie Bennett

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    Eva Balsom says

    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family. May God Bless You and comfort you now and forever. Love Eva

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    Eva Balsom says

    So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family. May the peace of God give you comfort today and always. Love Eva

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    Bob, Bernice, Nick and the Chafe Family says

    To Ralph, Connie, Judy, Calvin and your entire Family.

    We are sincerely saddened to hear of your Mom’s Passing.

    Please accept our sincerest condolences and we pray that the love of your Family and Friends help you all through this most difficult of times

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    Yvonne Meadus says

    To Bonnie and George and the family.
    It’s hard losing a loved one, especially a dear mom.
    Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn her loss. Yvonne and family. Hugs!!

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