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Jack and Shirley Sheridan SHEDIAC, NB - With great sadness, we announce the death of our parents, who died as a result of a car accident in Nova Scotia on Friday, November 2, 2007. Born in Campbellton, N.B., June 4, 1937, our mother, Shirley Joan, was the daughter of the late Marcus and Beatrice (Targett) Bateman. Our father, John (Jack) Wesley, was born December 9, 1937 in Pointe du Chene, N.B., the son of the late Frank and Dora (McFadden) Sheridan. Survived by daughter, Pamela Jay and her partner, Dave Blakney of Moncton; and sons, Wesley John and his wife, Sandra of Malpeque, P.E.I, and Marcus Alexander (Sandy) and his wife, Nancy of Riverview. They also leave their eight grandchildren, Jacqueline (Jacquie) and Eryn Weldon, Jonathan, Megan and Kelly Sheridan, Cailin, Brendan and Kathleen (Katie) Sheridan. Shirley is also survived by her sister, Betty McKaigue and her husband, Ken of Annapolis Royal, N.S.; and their four children, Wendy, Tanya, Shaun and Kevin. Jack is also survived by one brother, Donald of Truro; and a sister, Julie Turner of Annapolis Royal and her two children, Jennifer and Jeffrey. Jack was predeceased by a brother, Frank; and a sister, Pauline and her husband, Charles Gentles; and a brother-in-law, Jack Turner. Our parents were married on July 5, 1957. Most of Jack's working life was spent in the fishing industry, as a buyer, plant manager and owner in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Maine. Shirley worked as his office manager and accountant. She was his partner in all of his enterprises. Our parents lived for their family and their community. During their 50 years together, they were leaders in Cub Scouts, Girl Guides, Shediac Minor Baseball, Shediac Minor Hockey, St. Martins-in-the-Woods Sunday School, Shediac Cape Home and School Association and the Shediac Cape School Breakfast Program. They gave tirelessly of their time to charitable organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Mental Health, The Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Shediac area Meals on Wheels program. While living in Maine and Prince Edward Island, our parents made many good friends and contributed to community life there as well. Our father will be remembered for his enthusiastic support of young people in sports, his competitive spirit and his overall joie du vie. Our mother will be remembered for her sense of fun, her support of teachers and her generous kitchen. Together they shared a passion for crossword puzzles, vigorous walks and picnics at Parlee Beach. Our fondest memory will be of our family gathered together sharing food and laughter. As their children, the greatest gift they gave us is each other. We will receive family and friends at Frenette's Funeral Home, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297) on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held from St. Martins-in-the-Woods, Anglican Church in Shediac Cape on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 at 2 pm. Donations may be made to the Shediac Cape School Breakfast Program or a charity of the donor's choice. There will also be a Masonic Service Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. www.frenettefuneralhome.com November 05, 2007