Obituary of SHIRLEY JOAN POPONNE

Shirley Poponne

May 15, 1950 – May 21, 2025

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Poponne, who died with family by her side, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Wednesday, May 21^st, at the age of 75.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents Harold Llwellyn and Julietta St. Luce, and brother Avan Eugene. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Freddie, her son Jason (Eveline), her three grandchildren Dene, Amari, and Adriane, her sister-in-laws Dorothy and Jane, and close friend Marieanne.

Shirley was born on May 15^th, 1950, in Roseau, Dominica W.I., the capital city of Dominica. Shirley and Freddie married in 1972 and together they worked extremely hard to build the life they dreamed of. Shirley started off as a teacher then, became a data clerk at Eaton’s. A few years later, she went to college where she became a Registered Nurse and worked in the Intensive Care Unit at the Misericordia. When the Misericordia Emergency closed, she moved over to St. Boniface Hospital where she nursed for over 35 years. Finally, she went back to teaching at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Nursing.

As a mother, she was the greatest teacher and friend; patient, generous, and loving, always putting others before herself. Her legacy lives on in the values she instilled and the love she provided to all that surrounded her. Shirley loved to laugh and joke around, and she loved to dance and would attend Zumba classes near her home.

Shirley will be deeply missed by her family and friends and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She touched many people’s lives, and the memories of her kindness will live on forever.

Our family wishes to thank all the staff at Poseidon Long Term Care Home for the care they provided Shirley in the last year of her life.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thank you to Dr. Bosco and Dr. Hariti, and all the caring nurses, and hospital staff for the kindness and effort they extended to Shirley and her family.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Shirley’s name to the St. Boniface Hospital.

A Celebration of Life to be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. with interment to follow at the St. Vital Roman Catholic Cemetery, 1 St. Michael Rd.