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January 7, 1937- November 18, 2023
Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on November 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born January 7, 1937 to Johanna and Peter Dempsey in Grandois, NL. She moved to Goose Cove at a young age. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Hedley Powell. They were married on November 10, 1954 and together raised 9 children. Mary was a devoted, loving mother who always put her family above everything and ensured they never wanted for anything.
She leaves to mourn with broken hearts her children: Marie, Norm, Phyllis, Judy (Clyde), Patricia (John), Olive (Chris), Marina (Mike), Roxanne (Darrell), and Derek (Bonnie); Grandchildren: Shelley (Melissa), Audrey, Sarah (Dirk), Jorden, Denata (Shaun), Jesse, Alysha (Dean), Alex, Anika (Dan), Adam (Deana), Patrick (Alicia), Andrew (Alison), DJ (Rebecca), Johanna (John), Emily, and Sam; Great-grandchildren: Tyler, Caleb, Calleigh, Emilia, Riley, Clinton, Jesse, Jorja, Oliver, Owen, Jacob, Jensen, Lexa, Avery, Emery, and Meredith; Sister: Alice; Brother: Peter as well as many extended family.
She was predeceased by her parents: Johanna and Peter; husband: Hedley; son-in-law: Wilf; grandson: Christopher; great-granddaughter: Willow; sister: Mary; and brothers: Vergus and Gary.
Her family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the staff of the John M Gray Center for caring for her in her final years. A special thank-you to Virg Gibbons for helping make a very difficult time more bearable. All your kindness and care will never be forgotten.
Visitation will take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-8:30 pm to be followed by family prayer from 8:30-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Goose Cove at 11:00 am with Fr. George officiating. Cremation will follow with a burial service to be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Direcor,
2023
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