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Verna Elaine
November 1st, 1934 – November 23rd, 2023
Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Nursing Home, Gander on November 23rd, 2023, Verna “Elaine” Mercer, age 89.
She is predeceased by her husband Douglas Mercer, parents Ruth (Higdon) and Gordon Reid; brothers: Ray, Harry, Roy; sisters: Annie, Bessie; sisters-in-law: Geneve (Ray), Marilyn (Barry); brothers-in-law: John (Annie) Vardy and Wilfred (Bessie) Savoury.
Left to mourn with loving memories are her daughter Deborah Mahoney of Windsor, NS., her son Wayne (Theresa) of Ottawa, ON.; grandchildren: Jennifer, Braden (Amanda), Kimberly (Cam), Ross, Scott (Melanie); great grandchildren: Owen, Isla, Duncan, MacKenna; sisters: Joyce Reid, Kathy (Dinzel) Baggs, Barbara (Ron) Burry; brothers: Graham, Barry (Carmel); brother-in-law Lewis (Sylvia) Mercer; sisters-in-law Carol, Juanita and many nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly.
Elaine was very active in her community of Gander; before marrying, she was a schoolteacher; she worked as a seamstress at Eatons and then at Sears order office; and she taught sewing at the Gander trade school as well. She volunteered at the hospital gift shop for many years, and she also volunteered at the mammogram clinic there. She also volunteered at St. Martins Anglican Church and at Lakeside Nursing Home.
A special note to her treasured, lifelong friend Shirley Bailey of more than 80 years and a special thank you to her homecare worker, Cavelle and the staff at Lakeside Nursing Homes for both taking such good, loving care of her.
Family will be receiving friends at Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander on Monday November 27th, 2023 between the hours of 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place from St. Martins Anglican Cathedral, Gander on Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. Interment to take place at All Saints Cemetery on Wednesday November 29th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Central Northeast Health Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stacey’s Funeral Home Gander/Carmanville and to leave a message of condolence please visit our website at www.staceysfuneralhome.ca.
Thursday November 23rd 2023
Death notice for the town of: Carmanville, Province: T-N
death notice Verna Elaine Mercer Thursday November 23rd 2023
obituaries notice Verna Elaine Mercer Thursday November 23rd 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Verna Elaine Mercer Thursday November 23rd 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.