Irving Stead
1940 – 2020
Donald Irving (Irv) Stead passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Dr. Albert O’Mahoney Care home in Clarenville, NL. He will be remembered fondly by his wife of 61 years, Eva (nee Chatman), sons Craig and Terry (Pam), grandchildren Miranda (Ryan) and Amy (Dan), mother Louise, sister Betty (Clarence) and brothers-in law Harvey (Barb) and Herder (Norma). He was a gentle giant to a slew of nieces and nephews who are also going to miss “Uncle Irv”.
Irv was born and raised in Musgravetown where he graduated High School. He worked for several forestry companies, AND, Price-Abitibi and Labrador Linerboard which took him to Goose Bay in 1972. His experience and skills led to a brief stint with the Manitoba Government from 1977-80 as a forestry consultant. Irv returned home and bought the Imperial Oil franchise in Clarenville which he ran for 13 years. He finished his working career by cooking for various fly-in fishing camps and Cougar Construction. He was an avid fly fisherman and loved to be out on the river “havin’ a flick”. Catching the wiley Atlantic salmon was the highlight of his year.
Irv will be remembered as a big man with a big heart.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville or Heritage United Church, Musgravetown.Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will take place at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irving Stead
March 29 1940 – November 12 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Clarenville, Province: T-N