Shirley Vena THOMAS

1942 - 2025  (83 years)

• Name	Shirley Vena THOMAS
  Birth	7 May 1942
  Gender	Female
  Burial	2025	?, ?
  Death	25 Sep 2025	Grafton, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Origins
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Ralph John THOMAS           b. 16 Apr 1919, Centreville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 1999  (Age 79 years)  (Father)  Verna Priscilla WALKER           b. 22 Jul 1890, Mount Middleton, Studholm, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 12 Jan 1921, Lakeville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada  (Age 30 years)  (Grandmother)
  Person ID	I22122	Carleton

  
  

  Father	Ralph John THOMAS           b. 16 Apr 1919, Centreville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 1999 (Age 79 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Lena Marguerite WATTERS           b. 19 Feb 1919, Williamstown, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 4 Feb 2002, Bath, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 82 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	5 Sep 1936	Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Family ID	F15623	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Michael Stanley MACNEIL           b. Abt 1944, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada           d. Bef 2025 (Age ~ 80 years)
  Marriage	20 Jul 1974	Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Family ID	F15625	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Marriage - 20 Jul 1974 - Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada Death - 25 Sep 2025 - Grafton, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

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  Documents

  d_MacNeil.Michael_Thomas.Shirley_Marriage_1974

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary: Shirley V. MacNeil 1942-2025 It is with the saddest of hearts that we, the family of Shirley Vena MacNeil, announced her peaceful passing on September 25, 2025 at Langs Lodge in Grafton, N.B. at the age of 83. Born on May 7, 1942 Shirley was the loving daughter of the late Ralph and Lena Thomas (nee Watters). Shirley was also predeceased by her husband Michael MacNeil, brother Neil Thomas, sister in laws Juanita Thomas & Anne Marie MacKinnon, brother in law Clifford MacKinnon, nephew Stephen Thomas and great nephew David Thomas. Shirley is survived by her stepchildren Lee MacNeil & Derrick MacNeil, grandchildren Kevin, Christopher, Michael, Teresa, Adam, Kaylee, Andrew & Erin, 6 great Grandchildren, siblings Ralph Eldon (Karen), Jerry (Dawn), Brian (Debbie), several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, many cousins, 1 aunt and many dear friends. We, as a family, want to extend our sincere appreciation to Peter & Lydia Lang for opening their Special Care home to Shirley in her final weeks. To their manager Jasmine and her staff, we cannot begin to express the depth of our gratitude for the love, care and compassion you showed to Shirley and us especially during her final hours. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! We also want to extend our grateful thanks to Giberson Funeral Home for your compassion, professionalism and attention to detail making an otherwise difficult situation easier. Shirley, your love knew no end and we, your family and friends, will miss your presence in our lives forever. “May she soar like an eagle on her journey home” Respecting Shirley’s wishes there will be no formal service. A private burial with family and close friends will take place at a later date. Memorial donations for those who wish to donate in Shirley’s memory can be made to the Upper River Valley Cancer Support Group, DunRoamin Stray and Rescue or a charity of donor's choice. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506)392-1115 https://www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca/obituaries/187672