Shirley M. White

Williams and Vivian Terrelonge in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Two years later, the family welcomed

her sister Sandra. Shirley attended private schools in Linstead and Kingston, Jamaica and had a

loving and happy childhood.

In 1974, Shirley and her sister Sandra emigrated to Mississauga, Canada to reside with her

brother Douglas Terrelonge. She attended the Westwood High School in Malton, Ontario,

where she met her future husband, Alburn Anthony “Tony” White. Love blossomed for the

young couple; they were blessed with their first son Mark in 1979 and lived with Tony’s mom

Linnie Lee-Chin in Bramalea.

Shirley worked in the office of the Purolator Transport Company for 8 years. While they were

living in an apartment in Brampton, their second son Michael was born in 1987.

In 1990, Tony and Shirley moved to Florida to join other members of the family and purchased

their first home in Miramar. After studying, she obtained a state license and became a loving

elder caregiver and was loved by her patients for the attentive care she provided. Shirley

attended the Living Word Open Bible Church in Hollywood, Florida. The church played a key

role in her life; she was baptized and gave generously towards the monetary support of the

church.

Shirley was and outstanding citizen in her community. After becoming aware of the plight of

the homeless in Overtown, Miami, her heart of gold and generosity led her to canvas

supermarkets to donate food supplies. She prepared meals and paired them with blankets,

clothing, and shoes. The grateful recipients would patiently line up, waiting rain or shine for

their angel to arrive.

In 2005, Shirley and Tony moved to Palm Bay, Florida where they purchased their second home

and attended the East Wind Church. Shirley was a pillar of strength as well as an inspiration to

her family. Her warm, infectious smile and pleasant personality touched the lives of everyone

who surrounded her. She was never too busy to lend a helping hand or an understanding ear,

particularly to the young members of the family.

Shirley enjoyed fishing in the Florida Keys and shopping for bargains and antiques. Her love of

travel resulted in many cruises and return visits to Canada and Jamaica. She was an avid

gardener and was well known for her exotic pepper sauces made with peppers from her

garden. Cooking was her special talent and she generously prepared special requests.

The Angels came to take her home when she lost her battle to cancer on the morning of

November 14, 2021. May God grant her eternal rest and may light perpetually shine on her.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a beautiful and precious friend

to everyone who loved her.

Shirley is survived by her husband Anthony Alburn; her sons Mark and Michael; daughter-in-law

Hope; sisters Sandra Terrelonge, Marva Singh, Paulette Singh, Juliet Clair, and Elizabeth;

brothers Douglas Terrelonge, Raymond Singh, and the late Winston Terrelonge; Aunt Joyce

Anderson Green; cousins Karen Anderson and Trisha Jackson; brothers and sisters In-law Claire,

Sybil, John, Phillip, Grace; and a host of nieces, and nephews and other relatives and friends.