Margaret Hollett (abt. 1939 - 2018)

Died 19 Oct 2018 at about age 79 in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Biography

Margaret was born about 1939. She passed away on 2018.

Obituary

VEY, Margaret (nee Hollett) — Passed peacefully away in the presence of her children and sister-in-law at G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Friday, October 19th, 2018, Margaret Vey of Long Beach, Trinity Bay, age 79 years. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Frank; parents Alfred and Mabel Hollett; siblings George, Gerald, Charlie, Grace, Geraldine, Bessie; and special Uncle, Henry Snowden. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children; Bruce (Celeste) and Nadine (Justin) Strong; grandchildren, Joshua Vey, Grace and Sidney Strong; brother-in-laws, Ron, Cyril, Eldon (Alice); and sister-in-law, Audrey Drodge; also numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and special friends. Margaret’s passion in life centered around her family and her nursing career. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who took great pride in their achievements. Her compassion as a nurse was a comfort to her many patients and, through mutual respect and admiration, she maintained loving life long friendships with her nursing counterparts. Her love of gardening was evident in the colorful flowers that surrounded her house every season. She was an animal lover who cherished her many cats and dogs throughout her life. She enjoyed bird watching and was very knowledgeable about the many different species that graced her garden every season. Heartfelt thanks to Aunt Audrey whose faith and compassion provided much comfort to mom in her final hours. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”. Matthew 5:8

Sources

• Stringer, Eric C.. Southwest Arm Family Foundations. Hodge's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: self-published, 2012
• Obituaries - 2018, Obituary of VEY, Margaret (nee Hollett), (http://swahsociety.com/records/obituaries/obituaries-2018: accessed 9 Feb 2019)
• Obituary Archive, (http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/packet-obit-oct18.shtml: accessed 15 Dec 2021)