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Joan Tilley July 25, 1927 - March 25, 2026

Passed peacefully away at the G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on 25 March 2026,
Joan Tilley of Clarenville aged 98 years.
Predeceased by her husband Aaron Tilley and brother James Munro.
Left with many wonderful memories are her children Virginia Meadus (Bill), Jim Tilley (Marylou),
Donna Murphy (Mark, deceased), Anne Williams (Randy), Joy Pinsent (Mike) and Cindi Bourne
(Kevin). Grand-children Michele, Mike, Erin, Jennifer, Jonathan, Megan, Tim, Kate, Joey, Taylor
and Zach. Great-grandchildren, Matthew, Anna, Nathan, Kiera, Paige, Brooke, Oliver and Sydney,
Brother-in-law, Gordon Tilley and several nieces and nephews.
Joan was born in Eriboll, Sutherland, Scotland, on the 25th of July, 1927 to Hugh and Georgina
(MacKay) Munro. After completing her schooling she worked as a bank teller in
Golspie, Scotland, and it was there that she met her future husband.
Aaron Tilley was with the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit stationed in that area and
happened to go into the bank to cash his cheque. When he saw Joan working there he said to
his buddy, Larry Gladney, ”that’s the girl I’m going to marry”. They were married on the 28th of
December 1945 and returned to Clarenville in April of 1946 with hundreds of other NOFU
members and their War Brides.
After raising her children Joan became involved in several local community groups including the
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Red Cross, Girl Guides, and Church groups. She also
worked with the CNT as a telephone operator and later sold Real Estate.
She was an avid gardener and in her later years spent many hours watching the birds at her
feeders. She was also a wonderful cook and baker, a trait she passed on to all her girls, Jim not
so much. Her shortbread recipe with the Scottish Thistle will live on.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville 2-4 and 7-9 on Monday, 30 March, with
Funeral service from Fewer’s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, 31 March at 2:00 PM.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society if you feel so inclined.
She will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.

Funeral service from Fewer’s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, 31 March at 2:00 PM.

Condolences(11)

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    Rowena and Dale Avery says
    March 26, 2026 at 11:29 am

    Sending our deepest condolences to you all. A sweetheart of a lady!

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      Marilyn Jones says
      March 26, 2026 at 12:50 pm

      Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family ❤️. So sorry to read this today. Such a sweet Lady and all her family.

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    Randy and Beverley Goodyear says
    March 26, 2026 at 11:38 am

    So sorry for your loss, she was a remarkable woman.

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    Silvia and Vincent Rice. says
    March 26, 2026 at 11:50 am

    Joan was a beautiful lady in every sense. Always met you with a smile. She will be sorely missed by all who had the priviledge to have known her. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family.

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    Cindy Lane says
    March 26, 2026 at 12:47 pm

    Joy and all the Tilley family. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Hold on to the memories. I’m sure there is plenty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tony and Cindy

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    Anthony Evans says
    March 26, 2026 at 12:57 pm

    Jim,Joy and Family My condolences.I never met your mother, but I feel I knew her. She was courageous and strong. To leave family and home to cross the Atlantic to a new family of strangers not able to run home to mum for the lad she loved that takes courage. To settle and raise a growing family in a strange land take strength. She knew her native poet. I am sure jim did not learn his burns at school she was loving. The love you’ve shown her is a reflection of the love she gave you so yes I think I knew her. You are blessed to have her and she was blessed to have you. With affection, Tony.

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    Geoff Bailey says
    March 26, 2026 at 1:13 pm

    My sincere condolences to the Tilley family on the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother. I will remember her as a sweet loving woman with an ever present smile for everyone.

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    Kathryn Small says
    March 26, 2026 at 2:54 pm

    To all of Joan’s family; Our Sincerest Condolences; My Family & I will never forget Joann’s generosity, to community and to us personally..
    Thank You to a Wonderful Women, ”A life Well Lived”

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    Chick Cholock says
    March 26, 2026 at 4:09 pm

    To the Tilley family:
    So sorry for your loss. Joan was a kind, lovely lady, always had a smile on her face and went out of her way to say hello.
    You have so many memories of her that you can draw on at this difficult time.
    Sincere condolences from Roz and Chick Cholock

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    Faye and Gord says
    March 26, 2026 at 4:43 pm

    Our deepest condolences to all the family. Such a beautiful and vibrant lady, with a gorgeous grin and pleasant greetings always. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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    Armand & Daphne Richard says
    March 26, 2026 at 5:37 pm

    Our sincere sympathy to all her family, we are very sorry for your loss.

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