HOSKINS, Leona Marie , It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Leona Marie Hoskins announce her passing at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born and raised in Ivanhoe, Ireland’s Eye Island to Matthew and Rebecca Ivany. One of six sisters, she was predeceased by Blanche (Lambert), Annie (Jim), Lucy (Harry) and Louisa (Victor). Leaving to mourn her sister Joanna Ivany and special niece Doreen Pelley (Ed).
At the age of 17 she moved to Bellevue, Trinity Bay and it was there she lived and loved her family, friends and community. She was predeceased by her loving husband William, four baby boys, daughter in law Annie, daughter-in-law Sherri and grandson Dwayne. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of fond and loving memories are her children Helen Coffin (Leo), Tom Hoskins, Louisa Smith (Jim), Josephine Reid (John), Vincent Hoskins (Peggy), Karl Hoskins (Tracey) and Leon Hoskins (Denice).
Nan loved her family dearly and one of her greatest joys was watching her 17 grandchildren run around the house and play in the garden. With 21 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren, she always had lots of love, homemade bread, tea, hugs and kisses to go around. With a love for music, dancing, bingo, knitting and crocheting, she lived a wonderful full life and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A private family viewing will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home. Time of funeral will be announced.
We love you, always have always will.
Too well loved to ever be forgotten.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of HOSKINS Leona Marie June 27 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Whitbourne, Province: T-N