Shirley MACKEIGAN

Shirley "Lorraine" Houlihan (née MacKeigan) January 24, 1930 - December 30, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax) HOULIHAN, Shirley "Lorraine" - 75, Halifax, passed away December 30, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Sarah MacKeigan and the beloved wife of the late Frederick Joseph Houlihan. Lorraine was active in the Catholic Church, in particular, the CWL in Windsor and Halifax. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and took great pride in her children's and grandchildren's accomplishments. Surviving are children, Ron (Rachel), Kathleen (Cemal Esiyok), Lorna (Louis) McKenzie, Jim (Shaunta), Shawn (Roshan), Maureen, and Bill (Charlene). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew, Toni, Jillian, Chris, Laura, Erin, Robin, Alanna, Adam, Dylan, Daniel; stepgrandchildren, Emma and Sophie; great-granddaughter, Brianna; sisters, Bertha Hyland and Marie Alexandra MacNeil. She was predeceased by brothers, Michael and Adrian; sisters, Mary Elizabeth "Mae" and Leocadia. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where visitation was held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 5455 Russell St., Halifax. Reception to follow in the church hall. Private family burial to take place at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com