Sydney
With deep sadness we, the family of Shirley Regina (Borden) Campbell, regret to announce the passing of our mom on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Harbourstone, Kimberly Hall, Sydney.
Born March 22, 1939, in Lincolnville, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Shirley was the daughter of the late John and Rita (Reid) Borden.
Shirley came to Sydney many years ago at the age of 18. Her first job was looking after two young boys in town while their parents worked. Over the years Mom kept herself busy, including going to the AVTC Adult Vocational Training Center. While there she took her baking course and was proud to show her diploma when she graduated.
Mom stayed busy raising her children. Mom was always busy with the Altar Guild, Red Hatters, and socialized with the ladies at St. Phillips African Orthodox Church. Mom and Dad, Milward ‘Bricky’ Campbell were together for forty-seven years.
Shirley is survived by her children, Blair Borden, Denise (Best) Fraser, Howard Borden, James Campbell, Clara Campbell, Kelly Campbell (Bobby), Kim Campbell, Tanya Campbell and Patty Campbell; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Daughter, Denise, Grandchildren-Elijah, Wren, Great-Grandchild-Shayde
Son, Howard, Grandchildren-Tyler, Devon, Tyson, Colton, Great-Grandchild-Adonis
Son, James, Grandchildren-James, Jalise, Great-Grandchildren-Carter, Charlotte
Daughter, Clara, Grandchildren-Tayla, Tyreena, Great-Grandchildren-Maliah, Grayson, Jordyn, Renly
Daughter, Kelly, Grandchildren-Corey, Jayce, Great-Grandchildren-Lilly, Zach, Rylee
Daughter, Kim, Grandchildren-Micheal, Terry, Brandi, Joey, Great-Grandchildren-Tyrel, Rylan, Gabriel, Tyler, Avery, Austin, Owen, Kale, Chase, Miles, Nathan, Great-Great-Grandchild-Emma
Daughter, Tanya, Grandchildren-Stacey, Lynden, Great-Grandchildren-Cassandra, Llewellyn
Son, Patty, Grandchildren-Chailey, Bryson, Nathan, Braidon, Meranda, Great-Grandchildren-Zaria, Sorin, Chauncey, Chastity, Brandon
Besides her husband and parents, Shirley was predeceased by sisters, Mary Cousineau, Lola Borden, and brothers, Chester, Leslie, Lloyd, Kenneth, and Raymond.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to doctors, nurses, and facility care workers of Fishermen’s Cove with their kindness and support and care shown to Mom during her stay and illness.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Shirley Campbell will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, April 11, 2026. A gathering of family and friends will take place from noon to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Deacon Rhonda Crawford officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney at a later date.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
Click Here 5 minutes before 1 p.m.: https://www.facebook.com/35925689617/live/
Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to St. Phillips African Orthodox Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My heartfelt condolences to each and everyone of you on your loss.
Shirley was a lovely lady
Always kind, dressed to the nines, with a smile for everyone. She will be missed my many. It was a pleasure knowing her. She is now resting peacefully with God.
From: Marcia Thompson
Dear Tayla, Clara, Tanya and Extended Family Members…💐
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.
May the cherished memories of your Mom and Grandmother’s life bring you comfort and peace.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
I will always remember her fondly as Shirley was a very close friend to my Mom ( Florence )
Marion & John
My condolences to the Campbell family.
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Aunt Shirley. She was a very caring person and generous with her time. Despite raising her own children, she found a little time for me. For the brief moment I spent living in Bancroft group home, Aunt Shirley was my rock. She would come by and do my hair, spend time just talking with me, and even taking me shopping once in a while. Some times, i would spend a summer weekend with her, Uncle Brickey, and their children. I loved it! Aunt Shirley was a beautiful woman inside and out. She’ll always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace, Aunt Shirley.
From: LeeAnn Howell
Dear Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Shirley was a really nice lady and I always enjoyed meeting her and having a chat.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love Helen ❤️
From: Helen Dorrington-Price
James I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley was definitely one of our favorites on Fisherman’s Cove. We will never Forget her Beautiful Smile & her Sweet Laugh! Condolences to all the Family for Your Loss!❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Shirley.
So sad to hear of Shirley’s passing. Such a lovely , kind , sweet lady. Always had a welcoming smile and a kind word ,and a little laugh when we ran into each other in our community . A beautiful lady indeed, and her with Bricky raised a beautiful family. My deepest condolences to her Family and Friends
My condolences to all of Shirley’s family. I worked on Fisherman’s cove for a long time and enjoyed being around Shirley. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her ♡
Tanya and family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless you all ❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Shirley.
Sending deepest Condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers❤️
Larry and Sandra(Perry) Hrynick❤️
our deepest sympathies to the campbell family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May she rest easy ♥️
My heartfelt condolences to Shirley’s family and friends… I knew Shirley most of my life being neighbors in my younger years!! She was a fine Lady and well liked by many.. May Shirley rest in peace and God Bless Her!!!!
Sending my deepest condolences with the loss of your mother and my aunt Shirley. My prayers are with you and your family.
Condolences from Hector Bordens family , New Glasgow , NS
You are in our thoughts and prayers .
My sincere condolences to The Campbell Family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless
James and family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
So sorry to hearcof Shirley s passing sending my deepest condolences to all her family RIP Shirley 🙏
Deepest condolences to all the family. Shirley was a wonderful lady and touched the hearts of all who knew her. She will be missed by many.🙏 Tom,Gayle, and John And Veronica Burke.
James and family, my sincere condolences on your loss.
Denise and family,So sorry to read of the loss of your mom.Sheldon and Aleah MacNeil NW
Deepest sympathy to all family💕& friends
Doddy Keel ( Hollohan)
My sincere condolences to all the family
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. No words can truly ease the pain of losing someone so precious, especially a mother whose love is so constant and irreplaceable. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared, and strength in the love that will always remain in your heart.
My sincere condolences to the Campbell family on the passing of their love one(Shirley). She always greeted folks with a quite hello and a broad smile .
She will be remembered she is at peace 🙏
My heartfelt condolences to all my cousins and their families on the passing of your mother and my aunt. Remember all your good memories of your mother and the last of our family member. Aunt Shirley R.I.P. and no more suffering. Your will be missed. God Bless You all during your loss.
Sincere condolences to the family of my cousin Shirley. I am one of the Hector Borden family, New Glasgow, now living in Truro. It has been a long time since I talked with ant of Uncle Jack’s family, My porayers are with you.
Sending condolences to the whole family
Sending our deepest condolences to all the Campbell family at this very difficult time you are in our thoughts and prayers stay strong my family❤️🙏🙏
To all of Shirley’s children and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom, the matriarch.
Shirley was a great neighbour on Hankard Street and a friend who would always help out as an active member of the St. Philips Altar Guild and Red Hatters., or just sitting outside and having laughs and great conversation. Great memories we will hold on to.
Sending you all hugs and love.
May Shirley’s soul rest in peace and eternal light shine upon her, in Jesus name we pray… Amen.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to Shirley’s family and friends. Shirley and her family were always a presence in our community. Always greeted with a big Hello and a big smile.
May the good memories of your Mom give you piece as you process your loss and may she Rest In Peace. My prayers are with you all.
My sinceres condolences to all Shirley’s family and friends. She was a strong elder in our community having an kind soul. He smile was very infectious to all that knew her. My she R.I.P. in God’s light.