MONAGHAN: Sharon Andrea Monaghan (Nee Abrahamson) Surrounded by her children, Sharon passed away on November 4th, 2011 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born on August 12th, 1945, Sharon lived most of her early life in Creighton, SK. During her youth, Sharon played baseball and demonstrated a passion for the speech arts and music, a passion she shared readily with others. She received her teaching certificate in 1967 and began her career as an educator in Flin Flon, MB where she met her husband, Kent. With Kent's career as an RCMP officer, Sharon began a 25 year enterprise of living in several different communities (Flin Flon, Swan River, Winnipeg, Treherne, Fort Frances, Thompson), finally settling in Brandon where she resided for the remainder of her life. While in Brandon, Sharon furthered her education at Brandon University, achieving a Bachelor of General Studies in 1994. Throughout her career as an educator she touched the lives of countless students, parents and colleagues. Sharon was highly committed to community service and to her faith. She was a long-time member of the Kinette Clubs within several of the communities in which she lived and, more recently, an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Brandon. During these years of community service, she was recognized with numerous awards and distinctions. Sharon was highly active in projects intended to support and or improve the lives of youth and the overall community. As an active member of her church parish, she was involved in Grief Recovery as well as the R.C.I.A. Friendly, honest, fun, with a zest for life, thirst for culture, and love of laughter, she was a wonderful friend to many who knew her. Sharon had a willingness to explore, get up and go, and an adventurous spirit. Her knowing smile, dynamic personality and kind and compassionate nature will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know and love her. Sharon is survived by her mother, Anna Abrahamson of Brandon; sister, Janice Carriere of Brandon; brother, Douglas Abrahamson (Heather) of Lac du Bonnet; Son, Kevin Monaghan of Dauphin; daughters: Kerri Huculak (Wayne) of The Pas, Kellie Hagan (Clarke) of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Kassandra, Krysten, Kyle, Kadence, and great-grand daughter Sophia-Ann. She is predeceased by her husband: Kent Monaghan and her father, Walter Abrahamson. Prayers will be said at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327 4th Street, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church on Wednesday. November 9, 2011 at 10:30 am. Celebrant will be Fr. Dominic Yuen. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Abrahamson (Jr.), Gord Burgess, Roger Lowe. Pallbearers are Dan Abrahamson, Colin Carriere, Don Labossiere, Rob Lussier, Jack Parker and Lyle Robertson. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B7 or online @ www.cancer.ca.

Woman of Faith, Love and Service

Your eyes always skyward
Hands lifted in praise
Great woman of Faith
Do you now see His face?

Your words forever linger
Encircled by your touch
Oh woman of Love
Do you feel His embrace?

Your deeds were of purpose
Blessed us with your works
Strong woman of Service
Your reward is God's grace.

We will set our eyes skyward
We will lift our hands high
You have left us your wings
So that we too may fly.

Woman of Faith, Love and Service
Now you rest in His light
Your life was His message
Your love is our guide.