Glenda Sharon Heaney

GLENDA SHARON HEANEY

March 29, 1958 – July 9, 2020

It is with profound heartbreak that we the family announce the passing of Glenda Sharon Heaney at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, NL, on July 9, 2020 at the age of 62, after an awe-inspiring and courageous 8-year journey wrestling with cancer. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family, and was predeceased by her parents, Allister Smith and Olive Eddy Smith, as well as her niece Carrie Smith.

Left with loving, warm, and goofy memories are her husband of forty years, Oscar; beloved daughter, Olivia; cherished son-in-law, Ryan Belbin; only sister, Dena Dobbin; special nieces Tara (Luke Vokey) Dobbin and Allie Dobbin; brothers Jerry Smith, Andy (Ruth) Smith, and Carl (Debbie) Smith; siblings-in-law Brenda (Kent) Haley, Sandra (Bill) Sheppard, Lucille (Blaine) Vey, Barry (Shari MacDonald) Heaney, Ervin Heaney, Scott (Ariel Shubinsky) Heaney; best friend and neighbour Tish Brown; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Glenda was raised in Swift Current, and spent 40 years living in Mount Pearl. After a long career as a small business owner, she divided her time in retirement between Port Blandford and Arnold’s Cove. When Glenda did anything just for herself (which was rare because she generously spent her copious energy taking care of her family) she enjoyed tending her beautiful gardens in Mount Pearl and Port Blandford, snuggling with her treasured dog, Maudie, and — as those who love her most will remember — doing things just for badness.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a funeral and celebration of life announced at a later date when large groups of friends and family are allowed to gather (and sing hymns together!) again.

Special thank yous to the palliative care staff at G.B. Cross, as well as to Drs. Christopher Cox, Crispin Russell, and Jonathan Greenland for compassionate and outstanding surgical and cancer care over the years.

Given Glenda’s love for flowers, they are gratefully accepted as expressions of sympathy; or, even better, we encourage you to plant something in her memory.

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JIM KELLY .TOPSAIL..C.B.S. says
July 10, 2020 at 1:52 pm

Oscar And family, So sorry to hear of the passing off your wife Glenda.Our Deepest Condolences To You And Family.,Glenda May You Rest In Heavenly Peace.GOD BLESS.
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  Martha Haley & Jal Hosein says
  July 10, 2020 at 4:56 pm
  
  Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Oscar, Olivia, and family. Glenda left this earth far too soon. Glenda has left behind a legacy in her lovely daughter, Olivia, her gardens, and her good deeds. Take comfort in knowing that others mourn with you, and cherish the many wonderful memories. Love, Martha, Jal Hosein, Alex, Stephanie, Phil, Alex, Victoria
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    Max & Hazel Saint. says
    July 12, 2020 at 9:46 am
    
    To Oscar and family., Our deepest sympathy on Glenda’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely. Max and Hazel Saint.
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Pat & Shirley Finlay says
July 10, 2020 at 2:07 pm

Oscar, Olivia and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Glenda was such a special person and will be remembered forever. Cherish your memories and she will live on forever in your hearts RIP Glenda!
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  Gerard Lynch says
  July 15, 2020 at 10:00 am
  
  Oscar and family.
  So sorry to hear of Glendas passing.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
  Gerard and Dore end Lynch.
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Juliette Ryan says
July 10, 2020 at 2:55 pm

Olivia and Ryan,

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time.
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Gerard and Joyce says
July 10, 2020 at 3:12 pm

Oscar and Olivia
So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. Gerard and Joyce Kieley
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  Earl and Cathy Hobbs says
  July 10, 2020 at 5:04 pm
  
  So sorry to hear of Glendas passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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    Nina Eddy says
    July 11, 2020 at 11:43 am
    
    So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. We were real good friends when we went to school and with fb we have kept in contact over the years. She was a very beautiful careing and loving person. Cherush her memories
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Danine Farquharson says
July 10, 2020 at 3:13 pm

My darling Olivia — you know how much I loved your mom. Sending you that much and more today and always. Give Oscar a hug for me?
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Jeanette Martin says
July 10, 2020 at 3:35 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss, hugs and prayers!
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Toby and Ivy Saint says
July 10, 2020 at 3:41 pm

Oscar and Olivia: Out thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Glenda was a most special friend having been a co-worker for approximately 20 years 14 of which were spent as co-owners of a small business, during which time I came to appreciate her many talents and sense of humor. she was definitely my right hand most of the time, even though she was left handed. I will miss her and I know that she will be especially missed by you both as well as Dena. Take care and hold your special memories close to your heart.
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Bob and Charlotte Sheppard says
July 10, 2020 at 5:19 pm

Oscar, Olivia and all the extended family…our deepest sympathies. So sorry to cheat the sad news. Will be thinking of her while I am gardening as both of you have such beautiful places in Mount Pearl and Port Blandford. She was a very special person. May she Rest In Peace.
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james and neta kean says
July 10, 2020 at 5:26 pm

Oscar and Olivia
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Sending Love and Hugs during this difficult time.
Neta and Jim Kean
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Tom & Margaret Hunter says
July 10, 2020 at 5:41 pm

Oscar and Family: Our deepest condolences to you and your family on Glenda’s passing. May you find comfort as you cherish the memories that you shared over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Emma Dicks says
July 10, 2020 at 5:51 pm

Tara and family, I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Glenda. I’m sending all of my love, thoughts and prayers to you. She was such a special lady with such a big heart and was always there to make you laugh. She will certainly be missed by many, especially that beautiful smile. Thinking of you all. Xoxo
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Wayne Monks says
July 10, 2020 at 6:40 pm

Condolences to you and your family sorry to hear of your loss
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Ronald Mercer says
July 10, 2020 at 6:45 pm

Oscar, Oliva & The Smith Family. Condolence to you all. We always enjoyed seeing Glenda & as you know their was never a dull moment when you were with Glenda. Be assured of our prayers. Hugs Ron & Fronie.
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Claude Kippenhuck says
July 10, 2020 at 7:11 pm

To Oscar and all of Glenda’s family
Deeply saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing. We got to know her during our three years pastoring in Swift Current, and we became good friends and shared many talks. May God uphold you and bring comfort at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers, may she Rest In Peace.

Pastors Claude & Geralda Kippenhuck
Woodstock, Ontario
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Cam & Marlene Brinston says
July 10, 2020 at 7:17 pm

Oscar & family. So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. May your cherished memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
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Charlotte and Robert Sheppard says
July 10, 2020 at 7:59 pm

Oscar and Olivia,
So sorry to hear about Glenda’s passing. She fought a courageous fight and never gave up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find hope in the precious memories that you have.
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Debbie and Greg Stacey says
July 10, 2020 at 8:13 pm

Sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing,a hard fought battle.Hugs to u all💕A beautiful lady💕
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bill aylward says
July 10, 2020 at 8:55 pm

Saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing Oscar. Cherish the memories you both had over the years. I’m sure you both had many. My condolences go out to you and your family. Rest in Peace Glenda.
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Woody says
July 10, 2020 at 9:52 pm

So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. We can only hope that your good memories will help you through this difficult time.
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Juanita Anderson says
July 10, 2020 at 9:53 pm

Olivia So sorry on hearing the passing of your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Hold onto the precious memories and keep them close to your heart!
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  Sheila & Jack Sheppard says
  July 10, 2020 at 11:36 pm
  
  Oscar, Olivia, and families
  So saddened to hear about Glenda. Heaven has gained another angel. Sincerest condolences to all. Hold on to your precious memories to help you through the days ahead.
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  Jim and Neta Kean says
  July 11, 2020 at 9:01 am
  
  Sincere condolences to you Oscar,Olivia and Family. Myself and Neta hope you find comfort and get through this with the help of your family, friends and the wonderful memories of Glenda And each other. Take care and God bless you all. Sincerely Jim and Neta
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Lauralee Kennedy says
July 10, 2020 at 11:11 pm

Oscar and family- Love and prayers being sent to all of you on the passing of your wife & Mother, Glenda. May she Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. Lauralee (Kennedy)
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Althea & Guy Hillier says
July 10, 2020 at 11:26 pm

Sorry to hear of Glenda”s passing. Trust the cherished memories will help you in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Cousin Althea (Brinston) & Guy Hillier
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Marg Jesso says
July 11, 2020 at 8:12 am

Sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing – Hugs to you all
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  IVAR BALSOM says
  July 12, 2020 at 10:55 am
  
  TO OSCAR AND OLIVIA, WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF GLENDA PASSING..ANOTHER BRIGHT SHINING STAR IN HEAVEN, THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME..
  
  LOVE IVAR AND ROWENA
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Charlene Peckham says
July 11, 2020 at 8:43 am

Oscar and Olivia. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all. Sincerely Charlene and Gary Peckham
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Colleen Ryan says
July 11, 2020 at 8:50 am

Oscar & Family, my sincerest heartfelt condolences to you, I did not know Glenda well I only just recently met her through service at Scotiabank in Arnold’s Cove she was a very friendly lady I enjoyed chatting with her she always had a smile. So deeply sorry for your loss.
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Rick Matthews says
July 11, 2020 at 10:15 am

Oscar sorry for your loss, take care old buddy
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Betty Lou Guy says
July 11, 2020 at 10:23 am

So so so sad to hear of Glendas passing, she was such a beautiful soul ,we had many many chats at the post office about her Olivia ,her new house in Port Branford ,how her and Oscar got together, her sister ,her dog ,religion, her mom and the list goes on. We each laughed till we cried sometimes.Thinking of you all ,she was a very special, special lady .
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Doug and Eileen Bishop says
July 11, 2020 at 10:25 am

Oscar and family, so sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers.
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Barbara and Lon Russell says
July 11, 2020 at 12:11 pm

Oscar, Olivia, and Smith family. We are so saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing. She was a special person, full of spirit and fun. A “force of nature” who will not be forgotten. May your warm and precious memories of her, give you comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.
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Marie Decker says
July 11, 2020 at 1:36 pm

Oscar and Olivia, Words cannot suffice how deeply saddened we are to hear of Glenda’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to you both at this most difficult time. We have been so fortunate to have known her and to have shared some wonderful camping memories and laughs together with you guys that will last a lifetime. I hope you find strength and comfort in the wonderful memories and love you shared together.
Take care, sending love and hugs. Boyd and Marie
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Debbie Swyers says
July 11, 2020 at 11:42 pm

So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. Our condolences to your family. Chris & Debbie
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Sherry and Bill Giles says
July 12, 2020 at 4:21 pm

Saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing, she was such a beautiful person with a big heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
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Wanda & Clyde Belbin says
July 12, 2020 at 8:20 pm

Oscar and Olivia, words cannot express how sad we were to hear of Glenda’s passing. She was a great lady and we were very blessed to have known her and call her friend. Memories of her will be forever treasured!. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Clyde and Joy Beck says
July 12, 2020 at 9:41 pm

Oscar and family
Thinking of you all at this sad time!
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Frank Clarke says
July 13, 2020 at 7:17 am

To Oscar, Olivia and family. We were saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing. We know she traveled a difficult road the past few years, now she has found peace. Our deepest condolences.
Frank and Jean Clarke
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Edward Swannie says
July 13, 2020 at 5:56 pm

Olivia,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Glenda was a wonderful woman who always brought a smile to everyone in the room. My deepest condolences to your family, and I hope that you find strength in this difficult time. Cherish the memories – they will bring you joy in the future!
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Derrick Butler says
July 13, 2020 at 7:33 pm

Oscar so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time..
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John & Carolyn Frampton says
July 15, 2020 at 6:27 pm

Oscar and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Glenda’s passing…thinking about you and your family at this very sad time.
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Linda Jamieson says
July 21, 2020 at 6:17 am

Olivia, I am saddened to hear of your mom`s passing. She was always such a positive and happy person, I`m sure that it has left a big void in your life and your dad`s. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time. Draw strength from each other and may the wonderful memories that you have of her love for you help you through the days ahead. God Bless