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.
Ben Carpenter says
September 24, 2025 at 9:26 pmRIP Ivar, you were a good friend to so many
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.
Neil Hiscock says
September 23, 2025 at 9:29 pmRowena. So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy.
Lyle Adams says
September 24, 2025 at 8:06 amIvar you one of a Kind.
It was a privilege to have known you
Dave Baird says
September 25, 2025 at 11:11 amOur condolences to all Ivars families, friends and co workers, was nice to know him,
Dave Baird & family
Mollie &Cyril Hynes says
September 24, 2025 at 9:55 amOur condolences to Rowena and the Balsom,may Ivar RIP ❤️🙏🏻
Sue Dawe says
September 24, 2025 at 1:41 pmTo my friend Ivar,
You were always by my side regardless of where life brought me.I will forever be grateful for your friendship : your sense of humor, generosity, and support.
Rowena Frost says
September 24, 2025 at 8:52 pmThe Balsom family,
So sorry to hear of Ivar’s passing .
.My husband and I have many fond memories of Ivar.On many occasions while visiting our good friends Ches and Phyllis Baggs ,Ivar would arrive with his delicious breads and cakes which we thoroughly enjoyed with a cup of tea.
Rest in peace.
Rowena Frost
Linda & Allister Stone says
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 amOur Sincere Condelances to Rowena , France’s & Jamie & family , to the Balbsom families , thinking of you all , , God Bless , 💔
Roger Fitzgerald says
September 25, 2025 at 7:34 pmSad to hear of Ivar’s passing. One of the kindest and most generous man I ever met and worked with many years ago. Deepest sympathy to the Balsom family.
Peggy Goldsworthy says
September 26, 2025 at 6:14 pmMy sincere condolences to Rowena and the Balsom family. Ivar was known for his emmence kindness and was loved by everyone who knew him. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Pauline Drover says
September 27, 2025 at 4:25 pmRowena and Balsom families – my sincerest condolences to you all. I have been friends with your family for 50 years plus and spent many good times in your family home. A very loving and generous family, I have received many loaves of Ivar’s homemade bread – a very kind man. Ivar will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Ivar – your life on earth is done, go soar high with the angels. Sending love to all.
Carl & Jean (Kane) Miller says
September 29, 2025 at 4:02 pmRowena, we were sorry to hear that Ivar had passed. Our condolences go out to you & all of the family.
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