May 10, 1943 – December 8, 2020
In the early morning of December 8, 2020, at Curtis Memorial Hospital with his family at his side, Guy at the age of 77, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior who he loved and served faithfully from a young age. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be forever missed and always in our hearts. Guy grew up in Little Brehat and from a young age had the responsibility of the household after his mom passed away when he was only 12. From that, grew a love of cooking. After he grew up and left home, he went to college to complete a cooking trade. Guy worked in a variety of places with his trade, from the Newfoundland Railway to Grenfell Regional Health Services until his retirement in 2006, then went back to work at sea which he dearly loved. Guy met and married the love of his life, Joyce in 1969 and raised 2 boys in a loving home. He is forever remembered and loved by, devoted wife, Joyce; sons: Darin (Kristen) and Devin (Andrea); grandchildren: Zachary, Simon, Erica and Kate; brother, Melvin; sister, Jessie (Leonard) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Guy is predeceased by parents, Ethel and Hedley Pilgrim. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Guy’s memory to First Step Charity through their website at www.firststepcharity.com. Private visitation and Funeral Service to take place from Bethel Pentecostal Church in St. Anthony on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of PILGRIM GUY VALENCE 2020..
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Death notice for the town of: St. Anthony, Province: T-N