Obituary of Shirley Frances Mollins-Bidlake

Mollins-Bidlake, Shirley Frances

The passing of Shirley Frances Mollins-Bidlake of Fredericton, NB, wife of Cedric Louis Bidlake, occurred on February 14, 2026, at Hospice Fredericton.  Born on July 29, 1948, in Halifax, NS, she was the daughter of the late Carmen (MacDonald) and Arthur Mollins.  Shirley’s teaching career spanned 42 years and was passionately devoted to working with children/youth with special needs, all of which started at the Murray F. Hume School. She deeply loved hiking in the mountains, travelling, motorcycle rides, reading, laughing, singing and dancing in the car to embarrass her children. She was a devoted mother and wife, a fiercely loyal friend and a radiant light who shone brightly in the lives of those with whom she knew.

Shirley is profoundly loved and missed by her husband, Cedric; children, Zach Mollins-Bidlake of Petawawa, ON Courtney Mollins-Bidlake (Raymond) of Fredericton, Lisa Bidlake (John) of Fredericton, and Lori Bidlake-Pinsent (Miles) of Fredericton; grandchildren, Taylor Bidlake, Tyson Pinsent, Dylan Jardine, and Maddox Mollins-Tait; sister, Pam Hudson of Oakville, ON; nieces, Candace Hudson of Greensborough, NC, and Natalee Stefnitz of Burlington, ON.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Carmen and Arthur Mollins.

There will be no services at this time. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Greener Village, to the Women in Transition House, or Hospice Fredericton. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com