John’s Obituary
It is with great sadness the family of John Calvin Brophy announce his passing on Sunday, April 17th, 2022 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital , Corner Brook at the age of 90 years.
Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories is his beloved wife of 67 yrs. Ethel Brophy (nee Wicks). Children; Inez (Tom) McLennon, Dennis (Helena) Brophy, John (Joan) Brophy, Shelia (George) Collins, Kerry (Michelle) Brophy and Darren (Clarissa) Brophy. 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Brother; Gerald Humber, sister; Patricia Kettle and sister-in-law;Grace Brophy as well as a large number of nieces, nephews and a large circle of other family & friends.
He was predeceased by his parents John & Cassie (Humber) Brophy, brother’s; Reginald, James (Joan) and Ross, sister’s; Margaret (David) Alexander and Kathleen (Lloyd) House. Brother-in-law; Nathan Kettle, sister-in-law; Barbara Humber and parents-in-law; Edgar & Priscilla Wicks.
The family will be receiving family and friends at The Anglican Church in Jackson’s Arm on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 from the hours of 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. also where the funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 at 2pm with Rev. Charlene Laing officiating. In keeping with John’s wishes cremation will take place and interment will be held at a later date.
We know are grieving families still need to feel the same level of comfort from you, their family, friends, relatives and community. Please continue to reach out through phone calls, emails, text’s or visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and leave a message of condolence for the family.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of John.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel 63 North Main St., Deer Lake.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Calvin Brophy March 10 1932 April 17 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Deer Lake, Province: T-N