Shannon Elizabeth Boomer – 74, Truro, passed away peacefully, with her cousin Naida at her side, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Baird) Boomer.

Shannon received her B.A. Honours (Psychology) from Dalhousie University in 1975 and Masters Business Administration from The University of Western Ontario in 1979. She worked with NB Tel and then Bell Aliant. She was an avid quilter and made many beautiful quilts that many will cherish for years to come. She enjoyed pickling and preserving, reading, keeping up with current events and summers at the cottage in Caribou with family and friends.

Shannon was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her nephew, Bradley (Stephanie) Boomer, Fredericton, New Brunswick; great niece, Brianna Boomer, Moncton, New Brunswick; great nephews, Alan Boomer and Liam Calhoun, Fredericton, New Brunswick; many cousins and friends.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Cindy (Hubert) Pickard.

A very special thank you is extended to Wayne Chafe, for his dedication shown to Shannon during her illness.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Shannon’s family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2026. Interment will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Waterside Cemetery, R Grant Road, Waterside, Pictou County. If so desired, donations in Shannon’s memory to Canadian Cancer Society are welcomed.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com