DAWSON (Brain) – Shirley Jean Ann

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2024. Aged 81 years.

Dearly loved and loving wife of Colin (dec).

Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Leanne and Shayne, Michelle and Paul, Stewart and Melissa, Andrew and Tamara.

Adored Nan of Tanysha, Alyssa & Natalya; Thomas, William & Nathan; Bailey, Taylah & Riley; Archie and Rory.

 

Loving daughter of the late Titch and Jean Brain.

Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and Barrie, Jeffrey (dec) and Margaret, and Beverley.

Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

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Close to our hearts you will always stay,

Loved and remembered every day.

Mum and Dad Reunited,

To us you were the world.

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Special thanks to Dr Malcolm McKelvie, the Palliative Care team and Prof Yoland Antil and all the wonderful staff at Cabrini Hospital.

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Mum, thank you for being the best Mum, mentor and Nan we could have asked for. You were an inspiration to us all with your compassion, positivity and love for life. 

A beautiful woman with a heart of gold,

We were your world and you were ours.

Always so thoughtful and kind,

what beautiful memories you leave behind.

We will love and miss you forever.

Leanne, Shayne, Tanysha, Alyssa and Natalya

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Dear Mum, thank you for being my mum, best friend and matriarch of the family. You were the strongest and most courageous woman I know.

We are so lucky to call you our mum and nan.

I cherish the wonderful times spent together and life lessons you taught us all. So many happy memories, you will be in our hearts forever.

I love you with all my heart and will miss you.

Rest easy mum you have earned it.

Your loving daughter Michelle, son-in-law Paul and Nan to Thomas, William and Nathan.

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Mum, you always saw the best in everyone and were never one to complain.

You put others before yourself even in your moments of pain.

You had so much determination and fought so hard to stay.

We knew you had to leave us, but did not go alone.

For part of us went with you the day you left for home.

You were a true inspiration to us all and the heart of our family.

Loved and cherished, never forgotten.

Love Stewart, Melissa, Bailey, Taylah and Riley.

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Mum, your endless love and support has shaped our lives.

Your loving nature will live on in our heart’s forever 

Loved and remembered always.

Andrew and Tamara.

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Nanny,

We are going to miss you so much.

We loved our little chats we often had with you, you always made us feel so special. We didn’t get you for a long time but we know how much you loved us and we love you too. 

Lots of love from your little darlings Archie and Rory.