Boland, Charlotte E.

GBRO a écrit:Date de décès : 5 septembre 2012
1914-2012- On September 5, 2012 surrounded by her adoring family, she gracefully passed from this world. A peaceful ending to a beautiful life. She was 98 years old. She was met by loved ones who had gone ahead: her beloved husband of 67 years, Garfield Boland, her children Cecil Boland and Mary Winter, daughter-inlaw Shirley Boland (nee Perry), son-in-law Bill Philpott, her parents John Ward and Ella Goulding. She was the last surviving child of their family.
She truly treasured her memories of raising her family on Pinchard’s Island and in Pound Cove. The family later moved to St. John’s and her children now grown but stories from then always brought a smile to her face. A devoted wife, loving Mother, caring Grandmother, sister, aunt or friend; she was affectionately known to all as Nan. She loved to cook and loved a crowd and no one stayed a stranger very long. She was famous for her homemade bread, cold plates, and partridgeberry pastry. Her hand knit socks and mitts warmed the hearts and hands of many. She loved children and was proud to be blessed with such a large family. Her love will remain with us forever. Always loved and remembered by daughters Jessie (Eric Stockley), Laura (Horwood Howell), Idella, sons George (Effie Petten), John (Doreen), Len (Theresa), Lloyd (Beverly), daughter-in-law Vera Bennett and son-in-law Herman Winter. Nan or “Nanny Bo” will always be cherished by 33 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by the Skiffington family, many nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends many she met at Wesley United Church.
The family extends sincere gratitude to the staff of West 1, Hoyles Home. Your compassion, care, and kindness has touched our hearts. We could clearly see from her wink, nod, and the smile on her face that you did a wonderful job of keeping her spirit alive. She was content and always looking for a lark. Thank you. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m, Friday 2-4 p.m, and 7-9 p.m, Service from Barrett’s Chapel 11 a.m on Saturday with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Charlotte Boland dearly loved flowers so flowers are gratefully accepted and appreciated or donations may be made to your charity of choice in her memory.
“It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
“You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray
that she’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and
see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty because
you can’t see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow
and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow
because of yesterday.
You can remember her and
only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory
and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on”