Obituary of Shirley Constance Jobe

It is with great sadness the family of Shirley C. Jobe, wife of the late Donald G. Jobe, announces her passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Shirley was born in Saint John, N.B. and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Valeda (MacLeod) Meisner. Shirley is survived by her loving son Peter and daughter-in-law Jennifer, her beloved granddaughters, Jessica Jobe of Montreal, Q.C. and Rebecca Jobe (Ryan Stoddard) of Dartmouth, N.S., along with her wonderful sister Gloria Coons of Dawson Creek, B.C., plus many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Shirley began her education at New Albert School on the West Side. She attended Mount Allison Private School for girls, and then went on to the Horton Academy in Wolfville, N.S., Shirley finished her education at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B. where she attained her Music degree specializing in piano & voice. She was a devoted private music teacher for 45 years who truly loved her students and being involved with music festivals. For many years, Shirley was a proud member of St. George’s Anglican Church, serving various roles including vestry, choir member and taught Sunday school where she really loved working with the children. After moving to Rothesay, she became a very active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, becoming deeply involved with bible study and especially enjoyed her involvement with the ACW. She was also a Regent of H.M.S. Hood Chapter of the I.O.D.E. Shirley had a passion for golf; she was a past member of both the Riverside and Westfield Golf and Country Clubs and served as Ladies President at Westfield. After retiring from golf, she took up gardening, where she and Don spent countless hours enjoying their property on Forest Rd. She was a member of the Kennebecasis Garden Club. Shirley lived her life to the fullest; she truly had a zest for life and absolutely loved people. Shirley dearly missed her "Don" and her family will now dearly miss her. She will always be remembered and loved forever. On behalf of the family, we would like to thank the wonderful team at Shannex and also express our deepest thanks for the unbelievable care and compassion provided by the many Nurses and Doc’s in the Neuro ICU department at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Words can’t possibly express our gratitude, the kindness you gave our family will always be treasured. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). Keeping with Shirley’s wishes there will be no visitation. The funeral service will be held from St. Paul’s Anglican Parish, 4 Church Ave., Rothesay, NB, on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM. A private interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make donations in memory of Shirley to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation – Neurosurgery ICU or St. Paul’s Anglican Church Rothesay.