Ula Marvona Byrne
1928-2017
Ula M
Byrne (nee Wentzell)
August
25, 1928 – May 29,
2017
Confident and assured in having fulfilled
her life’s purpose, our mother, our sister and our friend
left us in the early morning hours of May 29with
family holding her tightly and lovingly as she passed. Her perpetual
dignity and grace now exceeded the boundaries of an increasingly weary
body. She was at peace knowing that she was dearly loved by her family
and friends and had returned that love unconditionally over and over
again. Ula is now content. She is reunited with her husband, Gerald,
after a long wait. In the 20 years since our dad passed, our mother
continued to show us that singular strength and determination we were
so accustomed to as she concentrated and cared for those who were
around her. Right up to her death, her primary motivation for living
remained what it had been since she and Gerald were married back in
1959: to proudly watch over her family’s life and
achievements.
She tried to never show the quiet
loneliness and sadness she experienced from losing her
life’s true balancing force, our dear father. As the years
passed, we could see she was increasingly ready to walk the bridge
between heaven and earth that lay between them. We are sad, but we too
are content. She will be with us forever, and we will now wait our
turn until we are all together again. Until then, Ula will be
cherished by a large circle of family who will remember her each and
every day. Her sons, Stephen, Derek with his wife Patricia Miller, and
Gerry with his wife Denise Gibbons were dearly loved by her. A most
special affection was reserved, however, for her three grandchildren.
Stephen’s Allyssa and Stephanie as well as Gerry and
Denise’s son Gerry were so precious to her. The play time
they shared, the picnics and the fun they had will now be but a memory
but ones that will last
forever.
Ula was incredibly talented and capable in
her kitchen, and was admired by her nieces and nephews at holiday time
as an incredible dessert maker. She even
ran an impressive commercial catering operation, serving Sunday buffet
dinners for Gerald’s fall outfitting
business.
Ula oversaw almost every logistical need
of the business earlier in the week, all with three active little boys
at her feet. Ula’s loyalty to her family and friends was unwavering
and uncomplicated, and the simplest everyday expression of her
love.
The remarkable bond of being sisters from
Parson’s Pond lives on in Hughena Luther and remembered with
Hughena’s recently departed husband Bill, along with Sylvia
Thistle with husband Don, and Mona Hollands with husband Jack who were
always so kind to her. This circle was joined with family formed in
love with sister-in-law Theresa and the late Walter Wall, Sheila with
the late brother-in-law Frank Byrne, and brother-in-law Willis
Martin.
Ula is predeceased by her parents, Angus
and Selina Wentzell of Parson’s Pond, father and
mother-in-law Joseph and Louise Byrne of Main Street, Humbermouth,
sister Linda Martin along with Gerald’s own large family;
Jack, Bernard, George, Frank, Ed, Arthur, Joseph, Bill, Mona, Marie,
Jim, Kevin, and Florence and their lifelong partners. We know Ula will
be especially glad to have her friend Florence back around her again.
Florence has already made tea and sandwiches and is anxious to talk
about the garden with her as well. Such is the wonder and beauty of
the bond that family creates.
The family would like to extend our thanks
to all who have been supporting Mom over the years. Ula and
Gerald’s many nieces and nephews have always been there to
visit, shop, and reminisce. Likewise, Ula’s Reid St. neighbours and her
craft group always stayed in close contact with her; each of these
visits made each day extra special for Ula. We would like to
especially thank Dr. Dave Coleman. Dr. Coleman provided our mother
with the most patient, caring, and professional medical care over
many, many years. Our family and our community is blessed by his
service and that of his office. We cannot thank you enough, Dr.
Coleman. We would also like to thank Ula’s caregivers over
the years that have helped Ula be more comfortable, independent and
active. Thank you to Barb and the team at Mountainview in Corner
Brook. You were heaven-sent to help when it was needed most. You
helped make our mother safer and
happier.
In celebrating Ula’s life,
funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, at 11 am at the
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Main Street. Family
will receive friends at Fillatre’s Funeral Home on St.
Mark’s Avenue on Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from
2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm.
Donations graciously accepted to the
Western Regional Hospital Foundation or to The Cathedral of St. John
the Evangelist Anglican Church. Remember our mother, sister and friend
with love.
In remembering her fondly, Ula rarely
hesitated to express her opinion, usually explaining that it was
“just as well to tell you the
truth”
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ula Marvona Byrne – 1928-2017.source
avis deces Ula Marvona Byrne – 1928-2017- avis mortuaire Ula Marvona Byrne – 1928-2017