Obituary for Verna King (Upward)
Verna “Pauline” King (Upward) was born in Silverdale on September 25, 1933. She entered Heaven’s gates on January 2, 2018 after a short illness at the age of 84.
A consummate mother and homemaker, Pauline was an excellent cook and baker and she enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She loved to have visitors come to her home, and you never left feeling hungry. She could knit, sew, split wood and pretty much anything else she set her mind to.
Pauline had an unwavering faith in God. Through many hardships in her life, she turned to her Lord and Saviour as her peace. She was a member of the United Church, Jackson’s Cove until her move to Springdale in late 2013. She attended various churches as it didn’t matter to her-the Lord was present in them all.
Pauline was predeceased by her loving husband William King (1983), her parents Ward & Sadie Upward, brother Calvin Upward, and beloved daughter Jean Pynn. Pauline is survived by her son Maurice King and his wife Marie of Silverdale, daughter Peggy Janes and husband Winston of Grand Falls-Windsor, Susan King and husband Patrick Chatman of Lloydminster, SK. and son in law Carl Pynn of Silverdale. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Laura Janes, Sherry Janes, Rochelle (Daryl) Lambert, Jill Pynn(Chris Bogue), & Lance (Alyssa)King. Nine great grandchildren: Izabella, Trinity, Gracie, Xavier, Ian, Noah, Jacob, William & Haley. Brothers Melvin(Kay)Upward, Barry(Juanita)Upward, Elmo(Norma)Upward. Sisters in law Tephi(Fred)Saunders, & Madelyn Upward. Special sister and lifelong friend Muriel Griffin and a large list of extended relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be held from the chapel of Central Funeral Homes, Springdale NL. Interment Jackson’s Cove Cemetery, Jackson’s Cove NL. Time and date to follow.
“A life well lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Verna Pauline King Upward 1933 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Springdale, Province: T-N