Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Effie Florence Penney (Payne) of Morley’s Siding, formerly of George’s Brook, age 85 years.
Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Jane Ellis; 1st husband Harvey Payne and 2nd husband Wilbert Penney; sons Kenneth, Joseph, Calvin, Paul and Harvey Jr.; daughter Georgina.
Left with fond and loving memories her children, Ralph (Muriel), Florence (Larry), Wallace (Ruby), Terry (Grace); grandchildren, Ralphy (Erica), Joshua (Jackie), Wandalee (Myles),Christine (Chad), Jenelle (Kirk), Kayla (Justin), Tanya, Melanie (Trevor), Kenny (Kayla), Holly (Adam), Andrea (Bruce); great grandchildren, Zachary, Logan, Sarah, Claire, Mason, Leah, Cheyenna, Jesse, Analea, Owen, Lilly, Emma, Chase, Kinsley, Maya; step great grandchildren Sandra-Anne, Alicia and Sierra; brothers Manuel (Nellie), Reginald (Mary) and Walter (Mary); sisters-in-law Alma Skiffington, Marie Ellis and Margaret Ellis and brother-in-law Donald Payne; special friend Fernie Moss; and a large circle of family and friends.
Resting at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, George’s Brook-Milton. Visitation on Friday, July 10 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, George’s Brook Milton with interment to follow at Milton-George’s Brook Cemetery.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cozy Quarters and Golden Heights Manor for the kindness, compassion, and care they provided to Effie during her stay. Your support and dedication brought comfort to both Effie and her family, and will always be remembered with gratitude.

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Frances and loyal says
July 8, 2026 at 10:41 amWAs sorry to hear of Effie’s passing thinking of you all
Sterling and Arlene says
July 8, 2026 at 2:21 pmSo sorry to hear if your families loss. She was a very special lady. Our condolences to all the family
Marilyn Jones says
July 12, 2026 at 12:44 pmSo sorry to hear of Effie passing.I send my deepest sympathy to all the family.She was a wonderful person.God Bless you all.
Bill Meadus says
July 9, 2026 at 7:30 amFlorence and family. We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a kind, gentle, lady and we remember her well from her many years at the Legion bingo. May she rest in peace.
Bill and Virginia Meadus
Arthur Stanley says
July 9, 2026 at 8:34 amTerry,
Myself and Holly are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please accept out heartfelt condololences to you and your family. May the love of those around you and the many wonderful memories you shared with your Mom bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Art and Holly Stanley