Gertrude (Gertie)’s Obituary
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Gertrude (Gertie) Selina Tapp (nee Osmond) announce her peaceful passing at her residence in Port aux Basques, NL on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the age of 79 years.
Born in Spruce Brook, NL, Gertie was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian Osmond (nee Kettle). She was also predeceased by her husband; Leo in 1998, grandson; Jamie, sister; Marjorie, brothers; Leslie, Arthur, Derick, Harrison, Harold, infant brothers; Lloyd, Wilson, infant sisters; Jane and Annie, brothers-in-law; Arthur Cross, Edwin Thomas, daughter-in-law; Debbie Tapp and son-in-law; Vincent Walsh.
As a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will always remain in the hearts of her children; Calvin (Susan), Claude (Emily), Gary, Velda and Lorraine, her precious grandchildren; Katherine (Jason), Jeff (Rebecca), Jason (Katie), Magan and Shilo. She will be sadly missed by her sisters; Margaret Thomas, Sylvia Cross, Sandra (Wade) Laundry, Maxine (Robert) House and brother; Eric (Cynthia) Osmond, great-grandchildren; Christopher, Nora and Landon.
In keeping with Gertie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 6th at 3 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Channel-Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Jane Allen. Inurnment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill, TCH. Due to the latest Government regulations your Newfoundland VaxPass, photo ID, masks and social distancing are required for entry to the visitation and church service. Flowers are graciously accepted or donations in memory of Gertie can be made to St. James Anglican Church. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL. info@easthavenfuneralhome.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gertrude Gertie Selina Tapp October 10 1942 February 28 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Port-aux-Basques, Province: T-N