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Dennis Taverner October 1, 1952 - January 11, 2021

Dennis Taverner of Lethbridge passed away suddenly at Dr GB Cross Memorial Hospital on January 11/21, aged 68 years. He is predeceased by his father, Gordon Taverner, mother-in-law, Pearl Inkpen, and sister-in-law, Greta Taverner. He leaves with cherished memories, his wife of 46 years, Valerie, his mother Lily, daughters Carolyn, Jill (Dean), Wendy (Deon), and son  Andrew (Amanda), father-in-law Arthur Inkpen, grandchildren Jack, Lexie, Luke, and Ryan; brothers Ed and Austin (Judy), brothers-in-law Gordon Inkpen (Brenda) and Bob Inkpen (Marilyn) as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and a large circle of friends. Dennis was a warm and generous man who was always there to bring a smile or lend a helping hand. He was often found working hard, enjoying the outdoors, and sharing good times while preparing delicious meals for family and friends. Dennis cared so profoundly for his loved ones, and his sense of joy and service to others will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed by many, both near and far.  Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville on Friday, January 15th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.  Service will be held at the Fewer’s Memorial Chapel at 11 am on Saturday, January 16th by invitation only.  COVID rules will be followed.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre or the charity of your choice.
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

Service will be held at the Fewer's Chapel at 11 am on Saturday, January 16th by invitation only.  COVID rules will be followed.

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    Sally Hogan says

    Carolyn so sorry to hear about your dad. You family was so inviting and wholesome. This is so sad. Thinking of you and your sisters, Andrew and your mom. Prayers send your way xo

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    Barb & Ed Genge says

    Valerie and family,
    We are deeply saddened to hear of Dennis’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during the days ahead.
    Deepest sympathy to you all.
    Barb and Ed Genge

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      Linda and Byford says

      Valerie, I am so heartbroken for your loss ! Please know that we are all here for you , anything you need ! Our deepest sympathy to you and your family ! Take care and stay strong ! Sending all my love and prayers ! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

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      Carolyn and Effie Pelley says

      Thinking of you all. So, so sad!

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        Brenda and Doug Barnes says

        Valerie, Aunt Lily, and all your family. It was quite a shock to hear about Dennis on Monday. My heart is crying for all our families. He will be dearly missed. So glad we were able to see him and your family on our last trip home. Memories are all we have at times. Love and condolences to you all.

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    Grant and Georgie Kingston says

    Grant and I so saddened to hear of Dennis’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.

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    Larry Hann says

    My condolences to the Taverner family. I had the great pleasure to work with Dennis at Aliant. He was awsome man to work with. Always ready to help others. So sorry for your loss..God Bless.

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    Donna Maidment says

    Valerie and family
    We are so very sorry for your loss. We remember Dennis when we grew up in Shoal Harbour. Deepest condolences to you all.
    Sincerely
    Donna and Dianna Maidment

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    Doris Taverner says

    Valerie and family
    Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
    My thoughts are with you all, during this difficult
    time.

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      Wayne & Janie Adams says

      Valerie and family, Wayne and I are deeply saddened by Dennis’ passing. Another fine soul taken way too soon. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Hold to your precious memories close. Stay strong, God bless.

      Wayne & Janie Adams

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    Yvonne Meadus says

    To Carolyn and family,
    I was so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I seem to remember him from High School way back 😊I’ve thought of you often this week. Please know that our warmest thoughts and condolences are being sent to all of you.

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      Beverley and Roger Smith says

      Shocked and saddened to hear of Dennis passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

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    Laura, Audrey and Carl Monk says

    Valerie, Carolyn, Jill, Wendy & Andrew, we are so sorry to hear of Dennis’ sudden passing. Our hearts go out to all of you, please know you are in our thoughts at such a difficult time. We know you all have such amazing family memories, in time we hope they will bring you great comfort and eventually a smile or two. Our love to you all.

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    Courtney & Brad Tuck says

    We’re so sorry to hear about Dennis’s passing . We are thinking of you all during this difficult time and hope you seek comfort in your many memories . Please accept our sincere condolences . Thinking of you all .

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    Jan and Fraser Winters says

    Valerie and family, we were shocked to hear of Dennis’s passing. We have fond memories spending time with him in Florida. Stay strong. God bless.

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    pierce blundon says

    so very sad to hear this dennis was a great friend and loved his family and life condolences to the family and treasure your memories nothing else can be said

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    Bob, Bernice, Nicholas and Jon says

    To Val, Andrew and your Sisters. I/we are deeply saddened to hear of Dennis’, your Dad’s passing. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting your Dad when I/we first moved here to Clarenville 20+ Years ago and then meeting all of you folks as well. He was indeed a kind, hard working, gentle sole who would do what he could for who he could without hesitation and did not mind giving of his time. My fondest memory, aside from our working together while at Aliant, was a Snowmobile Trip he took myself and a Buddie on and with no GPS and what a day that was. He will indeed be sadly missed but I pray the love of your Family and Friends and the many, many, fond memories help you all through this most difficult of times.

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    Oliver Stringer says

    I am so sad to hear of the passing of Dennis. I was a friend of his since High School. He has always been a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Please accept my deepest condolences to the family.

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    Joshua Rose says

    Valerie,I am so heartbroken for your loss.My condolences to you and your family.I had the pleasure working with Dennis at Grey River Lodge. Its a memory I will cherish forever.

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    Jim hughes says

    Sorry to hear of Dennis passing..He was a fine man.

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    Gloria Squires says

    Wendy, Deon and all the family, Kirk and I send our sincere condolences.

    Kirk & Gloria Squires

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    Brenda Brown says

    Valerie,Carolyn,Wendy ,Jill and Andrew ….We are so sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing.Our thoughts are with you all in the difficult days ahead..Deepest sympathy. Melvin and Brenda Brown

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    Gilbert Oakley says

    .Gilbert & Mamie Oakley We were so sad to here of Dennis sudden passing , Our deepest condolences to all the family at this sad time , God bless you all .

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    Tom Kingston says

    Tom Kingston–Please accept my sincerest condolences for your family’s sudden loss. May the fond memories of Dennis bring you comfort during this difficult time in your lives. He was definitely one of the nicest guys that I had the opportunity to meet when I came to Clarenville.

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    Terry Miller says

    Valerie and family, so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Definitely one of the best . I will cherish the memories of ski doo trips to the Gray and Shoal Hr pond. Condolences to all the family.

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    Susan and Alvin Powell says

    To Valerie, Wendy, Carolyn, Jillian, and Andrew, we want to express our sincere condolences on Dennis’ sudden passing! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all and your families. Alvin and Sue.

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    Melissa George and Family says

    Deepest condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all in the hard time. Hold your memories close.

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    Dorman and Patsy Humby says

    So very saddened to hear of Dennis’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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    Eric & Judy Murray says

    Valerie &Family. So sorry for your loss, sending many prayers your way. Hope your many memories will help to ease your pain.

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    Boyd & Marilyn Jones says

    Valerie and family so sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy and also to his Mom. May God Bless you all.

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    Frank Collins says

    Valerie : A lifetime of love and companionship gone so suddenly – the mind struggles
    with such a thing but the heart will always hold the good things. He was a good thing.
    With sincere Condolences to you and family

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    Austin & Carol Adams says

    So sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing.

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      Frank Winsor says

      To the Taverner Family
      Sorry to hear about the passing of your Husband, Father, Grandfather. As a teacher of Dennis’ and Valeries’ children , I can recall only very positive interactions with parents concerned with the future of their family.
      Condolences to all,
      Frank Winsor

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    Chris Murphy says

    Valerie and Family; My sincere condolences. Always enjoyed any time spent with Dennis. He was such a nice man and will be missed.

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    Ray and Bernadette Bartlett says

    Ray and I were saddened to hear of Dennis’ passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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    Doris says

    Wendy and family, I feel your pain with the passing of your father.
    I am sure fond memories and the love in your heart will always keep him near you.

    Blessings and Love to everyone. Doris and Dale Huxtable. Toronto.

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    Lisa Chaffey says

    To the Taverner Family: Sending our deepest condolences to you all. from Lisa and Claude Chaffey
    Special hugs going out to Dennis’ grandchildren, Jack, Lexie, Luke and Ryan ( from your Pirate family)

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    Nadine & Bill Vardy says

    Val, our sincere condolences to you and your family on Dennis” passing. Remember you and Dennis in high school and know most of your children. No words!

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    Lorna Brown says

    To Valerie and family, so sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing. Condolences to you all..
    from Boyd and Lorna

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    Bryan Durant says

    It is with heavy heart to hear of Dennis’ passing. Such a genuine guy with love for his family and a passion for life. You left an impression. My heart felt condolence to Val and family. Rest easy my friend.

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    Eric Blundon says

    So sorry to hear about Dennis passing

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    Cavelle Hollett says

    Valerie, Carolyn, Wendy, Jill and Andrew
    My thoughts and prayers are with you today as you lay Dennis to rest. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come. Love and hugs.

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    Gina Holloway says

    I am profoundly saddened to hear the passing of Dennis, Valerie! Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time and may he Rest In Peace!

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    Pauline Snow says

    Our condolences to the Taverner family. My husband taught him when he was teaching in Shoal Harbour . Eldon and Pauline Snow

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    Arlene and Derek Hiscock says

    Valerie and family,
    So sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing at such a young age, we were shocked – we have fond memories of growing up with Dennis. Keep your good memories close to your heart. Hopefully there are good rivers and woods where Dennis goes – keep the faith.

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    Pat Samson says

    Wendy, Deon & all Family, So saddened & shocked to read about your Dad’s passing. Sending our sincere condolences to all. Out thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Cherish your memories. Pat & Ron

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    Trevor Durant says

    Sometime in the late 80’s, Clarenville Day. I took an floatplane ride with Dennis, sat in the front seat with him, treated everyone like family. My Condolences for the family.

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    Carol-Ann & Nick Strong says

    Valerie, Lily & families we are thinking of you all at this difficult time & would like to extend our sincere sympathy.

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    Laura Carter says

    Val, I am so sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Praying that you find peace in the many good memories.

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    Kathy and Albert Benoit says

    Val and family, we are sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.

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    Una King Johnson says

    Valerie and Family,
    So sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Such a sad time for you all. Sending my sincere condolences to you all.
    Una King Johnson

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    Wanda little green says

    Sorry to hear of Dennis passing ! He was a very wonderful person him and Oliver were always building something when Oliver worked for him he will be missed my many . To Val and family my condolences to you all at this sad time .May the wonderful memories you have of your love one help you in your time of sorrow

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    Hal Stanley says

    Valerie and family, Lily, Austin and family, Ed and family.
    Dennis, for me, will always be remembered for the smile that lit up his whole face, his ready laughter and his kind and generous spirit. He was a good Shoal Harbour man in the image of his parents. May God be with you and give you strength in this time of sorrow.

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    Amber Kingston says

    So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.

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    Sheila Clench Strong says

    So sorry for your loss.

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    David Ivany says

    Lilly,

    Dennis was the best man at our wedding…… for a good reason.

    Dave and Betty-Lou Ivany

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