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Irving Stead March 29, 1940 - November 12, 2020

Irving Stead

1940 – 2020

Donald Irving (Irv) Stead passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Dr. Albert O’Mahoney Care home in Clarenville, NL. He will be remembered fondly by his wife of 61 years, Eva (nee Chatman), sons Craig and Terry (Pam), grandchildren Miranda (Ryan) and Amy (Dan), mother Louise, sister Betty (Clarence) and brothers-in law Harvey (Barb) and Herder (Norma). He was a gentle giant to a slew of nieces and nephews who are also going to miss “Uncle Irv”.

Irv was born and raised in Musgravetown where he graduated High School. He worked for several forestry companies, AND, Price-Abitibi and Labrador Linerboard which took him to Goose Bay in 1972. His experience and skills led to a brief stint with the Manitoba Government from 1977-80 as a forestry consultant. Irv returned home and bought the Imperial Oil franchise in Clarenville which he ran for 13 years. He finished his working career by cooking for various fly-in fishing camps and Cougar Construction. He was an avid fly fisherman and loved to be out on the river “havin’ a flick”. Catching the wiley Atlantic salmon was the highlight of his year.

Irv will be remembered as a big man with a big heart.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville or Heritage United Church, Musgravetown.Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will take place at a later date.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Condolences(26)

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    Judy says
    November 15, 2020 at 10:25 am

    He will be missed one of the kinds man I ever known the best father in law a girl could ever ask for thinking of you all at this time .

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    Terry Stead says
    November 15, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    Hospital donations can be sent to:
    G.B. Cross Foundation Office
    67 Manitoba Drive
    Clarenville, NL
    A5A 1K3

    Thanks.

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    Toby and Ivy Saint says
    November 15, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Sincere Condolences to Aunt Lou, Eva, Terry, Craig and all the family. It is a sad weekend for sure. I have lost a cousin and a very good friend. He was a friend to everyone who new him and he would help anyone. He certainly loved Salmon fishing, and I had the pleasure of spending many hours on the river with him over the years. While his memory was not great in recent years, he always knew us whenever we visited him.

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    Glenys & Scott says
    November 15, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    We were so sorry to learn of Irv’s passing. We have fond memories of the good times we had in Winnipeg. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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    Keith & Beth Rowsell says
    November 15, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Eva and family, Keith and I send our most sincere condolences, we were so sorry to hear of Irv”s passing, we sure enjoyed our visits. He will be missed by many, we will keep in touch, love & hugs.

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    Tracy Chatman says
    November 15, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Aunt Eva, Terry and Craig,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Irv will be missed immensely. I will always remember his wit and easy manner! Please accept our thoughts and hugs from a distance! Tracy, Jacques, Alex and Evangeline

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    Ray & Betty Butt says
    November 15, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    To the Stead family
    Our condolences to you. Irv was a very a friendly & kind person. He always had a smile on his face. He was & will be missed in our community. RIP Irving

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      Janet and Faron House says
      November 28, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Sorry to hear of Irving’s passing … such a kind man … and thought about often

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    Rita Rideout says
    November 15, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Condolences to you Eva and your family

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    Eli & Faye Russell says
    November 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to Eva, Craig & family. Irv was a fine man and we have happy memories of his time at Imperial Oil and we were with Ultramar. May your memories of this wonderful man sustain you and help you through this difficult time.

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    Sally Gould says
    November 15, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to the Stead Family.Your fond memories will always keep Irv close to you .Never forgotten .Our prayers go out to the family

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    Shannon Murphy says
    November 15, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    My condolences to Eva and the boys, and all the family. You are in our thoughts. My Mom just passed Evelyn(Prince) Murphy, so I certainty know your loss and feel your pain

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      Terry Stead says
      November 16, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Sorry to hear about your mom Shannon, Pam and I will never forget that she turned up at our wedding in Hawaii in 1989. It was a pleasant surprise to have someone from my family there!
      Thanks, Terry.

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    Gail Griffiths says
    November 15, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    We are so saddened to hear of Irv’s passing. Indeed he was a beautiful gentle man. I will always remember his quiet sweet nature so like the Stead men in my life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Eva. Take care.

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    Edna & Clarence piercey says
    November 15, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    So sorry for your loss. He sure was a gentle giant. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Praying God will give you all the strength to get through this very sad time.

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      Joanne Single says
      November 16, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      Eva, Terry, Pam Miranda Amy & the entire Stead family
      Sending our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. It was such a pleasure to met Erv some 25 years ago. To be in the company of such a happy, jovial man was always a joy!
      Enjoy the memories ~ Stay Safe
      The Singles

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    Craig Coombs says
    November 15, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Sorry for your loss

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    Blanche and Max Chambers says
    November 15, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Eva, Craig, Terry and extended family. We are saddened to hear about the passing of your loving husband, dad and granddad. A giant with a gentle heart could barely describe him. We have many fond memories of your dad during his time in Goose Bay. Our friendship extended way beyond Goose Bay as we often visited you all in Musgravetown. We speak of you all often and talk of all the fun times we had. Memories will never fade. He thought very highly and loved you all and we know because of his disease he could not get better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace my friend. Love and Hugs from Blanche and Max

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    Wayne andMarie Dymond says
    November 16, 2020 at 10:30 am

    Eva and family so sorry to hear of Irving’s passing.We have many fond memories with Irving and your family at Gambo Pond.Such a kind and gentle man..He will be missed by all of his friends and family
    Wayne and Marie Dymond

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    James D Hughes says
    November 16, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    Sorry to hear of Irving’s passing. I have fond memories of him.

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    Joyce and Walter Day says
    November 16, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    Eva and Family So sorry to hear of Irv ‘s passing He will sure be miss in Musgravetown He was a very special man Take care of your self Eva and come back to visit your old friends

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    Stephen and Angela Chatman says
    November 16, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    Aunt Eva and family,
    Sending hugs to all. Stephen has so many wonderful memories of Uncle Irv that he will hold dear to his heart. We are all going to miss him immensely. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love Stephen, Angela and Sophia Chatman

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    Michele Gould says
    November 16, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Irv’s passing. He was a gentle giant! I remember one February my grandmother Alice Gould (nee Prince) stayed with them. My favourite memory of him was when he was surrounded by Eva’s doll collection and he said, “whatever makes my love happy”. It was hilarious to see this giant man surrounded by the frills and dolls. He loved Eva to bits! My condolences to you the Steads and family. Send my love to Eva. xoxo

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    Oliver Stringer says
    November 16, 2020 at 11:46 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I am not home to give you a hug in person. Irve was a great man and friend. My prayers are with you all. God bless.

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    Mary Oakley says
    November 19, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Sincere condolences to my friend Eva and family. I’ve no doubt that everyone who knew this wonderful man loved him. We are all going to miss him immensely as I am sure you all will.
    Keep your happy memories close. Sending great big (virtual) Hugs and Love.
    Mary

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    Larry McDonald says
    December 31, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    Very sad to hear of the passing of an old friend and colleague. I had the privilege of working at Labrador Linerboard and in Manitoba with Irving. He as a kind and stand up guy who I am sure will be missed by all who crossed is path My condolences Eva . Wish you and the boys all the best

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