Passed away peacefully, at Elmswood Hospital, on July 27, 2024, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Barrie, mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Shane, Robyn and Tony, Jan, Alison and the late Wayne, Lisa and Chris, treasured Nana of Beverley and Dylan; Sam, and Sara; Harry, Helena, Felix, and Saskia; Jesse, and Cam, Great-Nana of Matthew, Maizy, and Alaia. Heartfelt thanks to Sharyn Hay for her pastoral care and compassion over the years, and to the staff of Elmswood Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of both Shirley and the family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Shirley Cheyne c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  The service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held in the Majestic Church, 189 Durham Street, Christchurch, on August 7, at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow. At Shirley’s request please wear bright colours (pink preferred) “leg warmers optional!!”.