Passed peacefully away at the Dr. Albert O’Mahony Memorial Manor on April 1, 2023, Garfield Avery of Deep Bight. Predeceased by his parents John and Elsie Avery, parents-in-law Edward and Ida Vaughan, brother Lester, sisters Florrie Green (Wilfred), Elizabeth Lane (Fred) and sister-in-law Loretta McArthur (Brian). Leaving to mourn his wife of 62 years, Margaret; sons Craig (Rosetta), Perry (Lynn), Grant (Renee); daughters Lorna (Carmen) and Zula (Craig), grandchildren Emily (Corey), Paulina, Melanie, Tyson, Kody (Mackenzie), Gavin, Logan and Breanna, Great grandchildren Sadie and Quinn, brothers Russell (Annie), Harvey (Ivy) and Clarence (Patsy), as well as many nieces, nephews and In-laws.
Thanks to all the staff at The Manor for the care and friendship over the last few years. He loved to chat with them all and there were some “special” ones that he would watch wrestling with or an episode of Ice Road Truckers.
Special thanks to Stacey Duffitt and Bev Lundrigan for assisting Garfield with a weekly FaceTime call with his wife/daughter/grandchildren in Alberta. It is appreciated more than they know.
Also, the family would like to acknowledge and thank his niece, Diane Hiscock, for her check-ins and “chocolate” dates.
Resting at Trinity United Church, Deep Bight on Wednesday, April 5 from 2 -4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral to take place at the Trinity United Church in Deep Bight on Thursday, April 6th at 2:30 in the afternoon with interment to follow at the United Cemetery, Deep Bight.
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Doris (Hiscock) Curtis says
April 4, 2023 at 10:56 amTo all the family,
Condolences to you all. Garfield was a great man and always had a smile. I have fond memories of him. Hugs
Bev David Druken says
April 4, 2023 at 11:09 amSorry for your loss
Sherry Pike says
April 4, 2023 at 3:34 pmSending our deepest condolences to all the family at this time.
Florence Morrissey says
April 5, 2023 at 5:23 pmMargaret & family, condolences on the passing of Garfield.Prayers & thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Florence (Pippy)Morrissey