Shannon Mae (Rossignol) Andersen – 54, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her own home, and surrounded by the love of family, on Thursday evening, May 7, 2026. Born in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, and grew up in Rowena, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Carole (Swazey) Rossignol.
Shannon graduated from Southern Victoria High School in Perth-Andover in 1990. She furthered her studies at Dalhousie University, from where she graduated in 1994 with a degree in Physiotherapy and began her career at Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Joseph in Perth-Andover. Also in 1994, she married her high school sweetheart, Christian Andersen, and they began their married life together.
In 2005, Shannon and Christian moved to Truro for Shannon to join the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Department, as manager, at Colchester Regional Hospital. From that point, she continued in a managerial role within various departments until her retirement in 2022 from Colchester East Hants Health Centre. She was a member of Connection Wesleyan Church, Truro, and for a period of time led the music ministry there. Many folks have commented on Shannon’s talent at the piano, it was important to her to use this gift to honor God.
Shannon loved to decorate, and her home was meticulously kept to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with that, she also enjoyed cooking and baking. Shannon loved Christmas, her cats, ice cream, and the girls canoe trip weekends on the Tobique River. Shannon loved her family and friends with much devotion.
Shannon was intentional about investing in others, she believed in their potential, and sought to bring out their best attributes. Above all, Shannon loved the Lord and placed her trust in Him. She knew the Lord as her Saviour and her rock, and the one that carried her through this time of ill health.
Shannon is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 31 years, Christian; brother, Shane (Cheryl) Rossignol, Saint John, New Brunswick; parents-in-law, Ray and Carol Andersen and Lee Longstaff, Bairdsville, New Brunswick; brothers-in-law, Allison (Kim) Andersen, Kimberley, British Columbia; Matthew (Lynn MacIntyre) Andersen, Avonport; her nieces, Emily, Lindsay and Avery and nephew Nicholas, all of Kimberley, British Columbia.
Shannon’s journey has come full circle from being a provider of health care to being a recipient.
Special thanks are extended to Shannon’s Palliative Care Team comprising of Dr. David Henderson, Dr. Jamie Patterson and nurse, Martha Ferguson. As well, thank you very much to our family and friends for your care, love and support. Your prayers, visits, phone calls, emails and text messages were so very much appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Visitation will take place in both Truro and Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.
Shannon’s family will receive friends at Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from 4-7 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Connection Church, 38 Pleasant Street, Truro, Pastor Ken Banks officiating. Reception will follow.
Shannon will then be transferred to Brunswick Funeral Home, 105 F. Tribe Road, Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, for visitation from 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2026. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. George’s Anglican Cemetery, Bairdsville, New Brunswick, Rev. Harold Boomer officiating.
If so desired, donations in Shannon’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation, Caton’s Island Camp, Southern Victoria Cancer Assistance Fund or ShareWorld Global are welcomed. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com