Obituary of Shirley Mae Wells

It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of Shirley Mae (Estabrooks) Wells on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, N.B. Shirley passed away peacefully at the age of 87, with her daughter, Pat and her son, Stan by her side. Born on April 3, 1929 in Middle Sackville, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Chappell and Verda(King)Estabrooks. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her four sons, Stephen of Cambridge, Ontario, Stanley (Darlene) of Sackville, N.B., Douglas (Diane) of Greenwood, BC and Timothy (Donna) of Sackville, N.B.; her daughter, Pat (Dale) Miner of Aulac, N.B.; her foster daughter, Katherine Richard (Barry) of Sackville, N.B.; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Reta Morice of Sackville, N.B.; her brother-in-law, Everette (Lynn) of Sussex, N.B. as well as by many nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Shirley was pre-deceased by her husband, Raymond Charles Wells on March 14, 2015; her brothers, Kenneth on April 17, 1986, Floyd on December 20, 1999 and Vernon on March 19, 2006 as well as by her sister, Arvella (Estabrooks) Sears on July 14, 1995. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (506) 364-8188. In keeping with Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service at this time. A graveside service for Shirley and Raymond will take place this spring at the Sackville Cemetery with a date and time to be announced. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Drew Tantramar Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association, the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre or to the charity of one’s choice. On line condolences & sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family through our website www.campbellsfuneralhome.com or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.