Sharon Lynn Urquhart
September 19, 1946 - October 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon at the age of 76. She was a beloved sister, adored aunt, cherished friend, and admired nurse before becoming a much-loved patient at Providence Place, where she passed away peacefully after years of declining health. Up until the end, she was picky, opinionated, and brash, but she was loved for it and made us all laugh, even in her last days. She was a truly generous, hilarious, brilliant, and bold lady who shaped the lives of many in funny, lovely, and lasting ways.
Sharon was born and raised on East End in Moose Jaw, along with her eight siblings. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Mary and Gordon, and siblings Ken, Roy, Marcella, and Bonnie. She is survived by brother, Robert (Debbie), sisters, Lois, Carol, and Heather, and brother-in-law, Ron. She leaves behind so many nieces and nephews in her Urquhart clan who adored their Sweet Auntie Sharon. Sharon was a registered psychiatric nurse for 32 years, spending her entire career of 35 years at Valley View Centre. She was loved by staff and residents alike for her quick wit, great work ethic, good humor, and big heart.
Sharon taught her nieces and nephews to sing “You Are My Sunshine” and “Two Little Orphans”, a Scottish ballad that was sung to her by her dad. Although she could sing like an angel, she had the mouth of a sailor and would swear with conviction and tell dirty jokes. She was such a cool, fun aunt, letting the kids eat junk food, watch horror or action movies, listen to rock and pop music, and teaching them how to colour beautifully. She treated them to fancy dinners out at Hopkins Dining Parlour and cousin sleepovers at her pretty apartment.
She lived for good laughs, good food, and good fun with family and friends. She enjoyed a good drink, then later it was all about tea. She liked colouring, playing cards, watching movies and sports on TV, and reading magazines in her spare time. Sharon loved her family fiercely and spoiled them with lots of love and warm hugs, sweet treats and exquisitely, wrapped gifts or funny cards, and sometimes unsolicited, but usually smart, advice. She was a gorgeous woman inside and out, always having her "face" on, wearing beautiful makeup with her perfectly set blond hair. In greeting, Sharon had a scary, but funny tendency, of holding and shaking her nieces’ and nephews' faces with her long, manicured nails and fancy rings. She also always had a smart-ass comment for family and friends when they visited.
Sharon was more than an aunt; she was a second mother to Brett and Bree, helping care for them while growing up and spending every special occasion together. She coloured, played games, and did puzzles with the kids. She taught Bree how to decorate the cookies Bonnie baked at holidays, always with extra icing. She taught Brett how to make a bed properly; her Virgo self couldn’t help sharing the love of being neat and tidy. They also cheered for the Chicago Bulls together and she shared her love of watching tennis, which she enjoyed until the end. Sharon modeled strength and independence and showed Brett and Bree how to enjoy the good times, laugh through the hard stuff, and not take life too seriously. She also became another grandma to Bree’s children, Lily Rose and Oliver, whom she adored, as they did her. Lily and Ollie brightened her world, and she found great joy in watching all her great-nieces and great-nephews grow.
Sharon treasured the Auntie Lunches her and her sisters had with close nieces, Denise and Diane, who provided Sharon such good care, so much love, lots of laughs, and her favourite treats and sweet gifts. As she moved into Providence Place, they helped make her room beautiful, with her Royal Daltons, photos, and beloved Christmas decorations to make it just like home.
She loved spending time with her look-alike sisters, Bonnie and Heather; they would go shopping, out to restaurants, and cook together, often arguing as sisters do, but always enjoying one another’s company. Later, they all lived at Mulberry Estates, until Bonnie's passing. It is comforting to know that Sharon is now reunited with Bonbon, her other close sister and brothers, as well as her beloved mom and dad. We imagine they are back to playing cards and laughing together, as Sharon loved to do with her mom and siblings.
Sharon was so proud of her family, and they lit up her life, as she did theirs. She will be missed dearly by family and friends alike and remembered fondly by all who knew her. Sharon’s sweet and sassy spirit will live on in those lucky enough to be loved by this special soul.
At Sharon’s request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, c/o 2300 Yonge St., Suite 1200, Box 2414 Toronto ON, M4P 1E4.
In living memory of Sharon, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries) Blake Seebach Funeral Director/Cerys Doan Funeral Director Intern.