Violet Blanche Whiffen (nee Best) May 3, 1933 – June 9, 2020
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend ( Violet Whiffen). Southern Harbour, NL
Mom passed peacefully away at GB Cross Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 after a short illness at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased by her Husband Augustine, daughter Evelyn, Grandson Harold John, parents John and Bridget Best sisters, Esther, Rhoda, Mary Ellen, Catherine, and Brothers, Malcolm, and Patrick.
Left with fond and loving memory her children: Dorothy (Jerry), Gus (Shirley) Marcella (Reg), Bernard (Jean), Loretta (Bryon), Marie (Bern) Sally (Ben), Victor(Cynthia), Harold (Donna), Grandchildren Jackie, Vanessa , Shane,Kim , Doug, Gordon, Janelle, Aaron, Melissa, Brandon and a very special grandson Noah and 13 great grandchildren, and a special Nephew Herb ( Jacqueline).Sisters Cecilia, Josephine, Martha, Brothers William and Alexander and many nieces and nephews.
Violet had a heart bigger than most. She was welcoming, loving soul with a quick wit, a keen sense of humour and a love for life. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by many.
A special thank you to the staff of the G B Cross Memorial Hospital for their kindness and care, Staff of the Loins Manor Placentia who lovingly cared for her during her brief stay, and the management and staff of the Hilltop Manor who treated her with tender loving care for the past couple of years and the many friends that she made there especially her special friend Annie Warren and a large circle of relatives and friends to many to mention.
Resting at Christ the King Church Southern Harbour, Thursday June 11, 2020, Private family funeral only due to covid 19, Saturday June 13, 2020.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to Christ the King church in her memory.
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Helen says
June 11, 2020 at 11:36 amHarold, Brandon, and Noah… And family
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear beloved mother and grandmother… May she rest in peace.
Keep her memories alive. ❤️
Carol says
June 11, 2020 at 12:04 pmDeepest condolences to you and your family, may your memories bring you peace and comfort
Donna Hewitt says
June 11, 2020 at 1:18 pmMy sincere condolences to you all on the death of your loved one, Violet. She was a dear friend of mother’s ( Marion Finlay) and I only ever heard good things said about her. May she now rest in peace.
Wayne and Sharon Bursey says
June 11, 2020 at 3:18 pmSally sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, our condolences to you and Ben and to all of your family…
debbie soplet says
June 11, 2020 at 3:23 pmThinking of you Marcella and your family at this sad time. Remember the good times and cherish the special memories!
Randy & Christine Watton says
June 11, 2020 at 9:06 pmWith sympathy to NaN Violet’s family💔. There is an unbroken thread that is woven from love,, and it keeps family always together. For nothing is as real as the moments we have shared . they live on in our memories forever . may you find comfort in knowing that Violet will always be with you and the memories you share will forever be part of your life.. love and prayers to all the family..
Roseanna & Heber says
June 12, 2020 at 11:17 pmSorry to hear of Aunt Violet’s passing. Wish we could be with you all at this time but can’t due to covid 19.May her soul rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole family at this time,
Pauline Duffy says
June 13, 2020 at 11:39 pmSo sorry to hear about Violet’s passing. She was a lovely person. Condolences to Harold and all her family!
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