Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 Ivar Balsom of Clarenville 82 years. Predeceased by parents, William and Effie (nee Baggs) Balsom; parents-in-law, Norman and Frances (nee Locke) Marsh; siblings, Darcie (Robert) Porter, Robert (Hilda) Balsom, Velmore (Margarite) Balsom, Billie Elfeney, Dawn Pardy, brother-in-law, Harry Pyrah, in-laws, Norman (Ruby) Locke, Max (Nina) Marsh, Pheobe (Leslie), Alf (Bonnie) Marsh, Wayne (Brenda) Marsh, Jim Marsh, Ruth (John), Alb; infants, Amy and Sarah Marsh. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Rowena. His step-daughter, Frances (Jamie); grandchildren, Brooke (Ryan), Spencer, Sierra; sisters, Yvonne Pyrah, Deena (Frank) Rowe, sisters-in-law, Catherine (Sis), Gloria, Lillian (Harold), Phyllis; brothers, Patrick (Lori), Joe, Rock, brother-in-law, Don Effiner, Spencer Pardy; and a large circle of family and friends to numerous to mention. As per Ivar’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no service to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Themdays Canada [email protected]. The family would like to thank the staff of the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care.
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Martha Nicholas-Camacho says
September 23, 2025 at 2:22 pmMy sympathy and condolences to the Balsom Family.
May your hearts forever cherish the memories of Ivar.
May this be a time of sharing loving memories and precious time spent togther, honouring and celebrating his life.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Martha
Stephen Drodge says
September 23, 2025 at 2:25 pmRIP Ivar you will get missed
Ruth Blundon says
September 23, 2025 at 2:25 pmRowena and the Balsom family. So very sorry to hear of Ivar’s passing. God Bless.
Paul Seaward says
September 23, 2025 at 4:11 pmSad to hear of Ivar’s passing. He was a good man, kind and generous and I was happy to call him a friend. Enjoyed many a good meal at Ivar’s over the years and he will be missed. My thoughts are with Rowena and the Balsom family. RIP Ivar …
Azariah and Sharon Oram says
September 23, 2025 at 4:31 pmRowena and family. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Edna and Ed hart says
September 23, 2025 at 5:03 pmOur sincere condolences to Rowena and the Balsom family, so sorry to hear about Ivar.