Shirley Dawn Rowe

Beautiful service, thank you for arranging the live stream. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you Lee, Shirley and all of the family. love and prayers, Geoff and Monica

Sending a heartfelt farewell to you Shirley. Love you. Sending Love and hugs to Lee, Sue and all that Lived Shirley xo

Such a beautiful soul shall never be forgotten. You will be with us always, through the sight of a sunflower or the peaceful sounds of birds, forever in our hearts. Deepest condolences to my brother and niece,Lee and Sue. Gwen and Mark.

Shirley (aka Ma’), since I was 17, you’ve been a constant in my life.Thinking back to Nedlands… You’re tolerance for two 17 year olds, being typical 17 year olds. You knew who I was. Which allowed for sleepovers with Sue, so we could be the teens we were. Sharing our secrets, giggling and just hanging out. In hindsight, our continuous laughter and shenanigans during your Uni studies must’ve been so annoying! Sorry about that.You weren’t just extended family—you were Family. Not just in the way that word means, but also acceptance, warmth, and unwavering love, but later, in the literal sense, when I discovered the connection through my stepdad Ron. I loved that we were all a bond of that connection. It was always meant to be. I always called you Ma’. A nickname for one, but also because I had the utmost respect for you.There were countless cups of tea, long conversations, and cherished days spent in the back room in Mount Lawley. Evenings at the Irish Club. Birthdays and events celebrated. Mandurah trips. Your delicious Colcannon. All so very dear to me. Such precious moments.To Sue and Lee. I don’t even know where to start. I’m sending my heartfelt love to you both. Ma’s passing is deeply felt, but her memory will always bring warmth and joy. The three of you have had such a profound impact on my life. I feel incredibly grateful to have shared those moments with you all and to have you as part of my journey.Shirley, you are a part of my heart forever. I’ll carry your love, your laughter, and your memory with me always.Rest peacefully, my dear Ma’. I love you.

I will always think of Shirley (aka Mum) was one of my chosen family. She welcomed me into her home, family and heart without hesitation or question. Her generous spirit and kindness, her loving hug and warm compassion will always be remembered by those who were blessed to know her.I will remember with such fondness the time spent with Shirley, Lee and Sue. The evenings laughing together in the back room at Farnley St, family coming together for celebratory feasts… it was always an open invitation with open arms.To Lee and Sue… I am sending all my love to you both. Shirley will be so sadly missed but so happily remembered. Without the three of you, my life would have been so different. I can’t imagine my time in Perth without you all. I feel so utterly blessed to have shared that time together.To Shirley… oh Mum! It’s hard to find words. Thank you so much for being so kind, supportive and loving to both Ivan and I. I know I can speak for both of us when I say that the love you shared with us will always be in our hearts. Whilst time continued and life took different turns, I will always be so grateful for the family I have gained along the way. Shirley, you will forever be with us all. All my love. Barney.