Shirley Margaret Bellew

7th February 1935 - 11th July 2024
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St Theresa of Lisieux Church
40 Perth Street
Invercargill
Tuesday 16 July 2024, 10:30AM

BELLEW Shirley Margaret (nee Forde)
On Thursday, 11 July 2024, in the care of the fabulous staff of Ascot Bupa Rest Home, aged 89.
Loved wife of the late Peter.
She was a fighter to the end.
Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Jan (Nelson), Terry (Wyong), Joanne and Glenn Buckingham (Kaitaia), Sean and Becky (Invercargill), Nichola and John Blue (Christchurch), Jacqui van Dam (Invercargill).
She will be sorely missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass for Shirley will be celebrated in St Theresa of Lisieux Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 16th July at 10.30am.
Private cremation will follow.
Special thanks to the Ascot Bupa Rest Home whose care has been impeccable. They have helped Shirl run her last race.
Messages to 176 Ward Street Invercargill or to Shirley's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

Messages

I Had great pleasure in taking Shirley communion at Bupa we had some lovely chats RIP dear Shirley
Karen Telfer , Invercargill
Loved daughter of Albert *and Alma *Forde ex Winton,sister of Patty Read ,* Maymie* and Kevin Laidlaw,Noelene* and Colin Maynard,Mick* and May ,Jimmy *and Ellen, Jenny and Murray Lodge,Julie* and David McKay ,Bernie* and Peter Kett, Maureen and Mike Booth,Paul and Shirley and Redmond*.
Rest In Peace, Shirl Till we meet again
Family , Winton
What an innings Shirley! May you rest in peace!!!
You were a truly strong woman who left a lasting impression on me and many others!!!!!!!
All my love
Andrea, Greg Heads
Andrea Heads, Gore
Hi to all what a lovely send off for Shirl today ,she would be so proud of her family right now strong and resilient, She was a beautiful person inside and out, always smiling and very connected to family, suppose she had to by joining the Bellew clan.We always looked forward on those Sundays getting together at the farm or Alexandra Drive with the cuzzys.(.My mum and Shirl ,gin in hand) She was a great host and there wasnt much food left over when we all tucked in!!I have fond memories R.I.P. now Aunty.. Sending much love Alan &Christine Brock (nee Bellew)
Christine Brock, Newcaslte NSW
What a great send off for Shirley watched her Mass ….your family did so well…rembering babysitting you kids years ago ….all so well behaved!!
Take care!!
Erin Black, Invercargill
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley’s family. She was such a caring lady and a great member of our staff for many years. Rest in peace Shirley,
Les and Noelene Williams, Invercargill