Joan Tilley – Fewer's Funeral Home

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.

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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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    Maureen Kavanagh says
    March 27, 2026 at 11:25 am
    
    Anne and Family
    So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
    Maureen(Scurrey) Kavanagh
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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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Walter & Lynn Quinlan says
March 26, 2026 at 5:52 pm

To the Tilley Family, Lynn and I offer our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your wonderful mother.
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Cecily & Charlie Drodge says
March 26, 2026 at 6:28 pm

A beautiful lady in every way, always a beautiful smile when she met you! Our deepest condolences to her lovely family, we are thinking about you all at this sad time! Hold on to all your precious memories! Love to you all! Charlie and Cis
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Jeanette Henley says
March 26, 2026 at 7:52 pm

Anne, please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother and I know you appreciated her and her life well lived. I’m sure it was a privilege to call her mom. Jeanette Henley
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Geoff and Karen Williams says
March 26, 2026 at 8:23 pm

Randy, Anne, Meg and Tim. We were so sorry to have heard of Mrs. Tilley’s passing. We know you have many wonderful memories of her and your time spent with her to comfort you. Condolences to you and the entire family.
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Paulette Porter says
March 26, 2026 at 9:15 pm

Sorry to hear of Mrs. Tilley’s passing. My husband and I had our wedding pictures taken in her beautiful garden almost 36 years ago.
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Michelle Bennett says
March 26, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. What a brave woman to leave her home in Scotland and move to post war Newfoundland. Thinking of you all as you say goodbye.
Roger & Michelle Bennett
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Edith and Warwick Meadus says
March 27, 2026 at 12:00 am

Sincere condolences to the Tilley family during this difficult time. We are thinking of you all.
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Lorna and Boyd Brown says
March 27, 2026 at 7:19 am

To the entire Tilley family, you have been blessed to have such a beautiful soul in your life. Hold fast to all the wonderful memories.. Sincere condolences to you all at this time of loss.
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Peggy Carter says
March 27, 2026 at 8:08 am

An amazing, beautiful soul has left this earth. May she rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to her beautiful family and all who loved her.
Sincerely,
Peggy & Allan Carter
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Joan nicholl says
March 27, 2026 at 8:13 am

To all the Tilley families Rod and I send our sincere condolences. The loving memories of your sweet mom will live on forever. 💔
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Loretta power says
March 27, 2026 at 8:41 am

My sincere condolences to all the Tilley family . A beautiful lady always with a cheerful smile and greeting. She made my year that I stayed with her a joy. Rest in peace..
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Pauline Drover says
March 27, 2026 at 9:04 am

r wonderful mom has passed. My sincerest condolences.
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Judy & Eric Murray says
March 27, 2026 at 10:20 am

Tilley Family especially Anne and Donna, so sorry for your loss. Oan was such a beautiful person and I really enjoyed her when I worked with her at CNT. She made you feel like you were one of the best persons in the world. Enjoy your many memories of her and hope they can ease your pain in the days ahead.
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Barry Constantine & Sharon Skinner says
March 27, 2026 at 11:43 am

Sending heartfelt condolences on your mom’s passing. May beautiful memories comfort you and bring you peace. Keeping you in our prayers.
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Herb & Lorraine. Goldsworthy says
March 27, 2026 at 11:46 am

Beautiful person. Always had a smile for everyone.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
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Scott Seibert says
March 27, 2026 at 1:02 pm

Dear Cindi, Kevin, Taylor, Zach and whole family, Lynn and I send our love, kindness and loving thoughts to you all. Joan was a beautiful women and our lives are richer for having spent those precious moments with her. So sweet she was as we remember her and her kindness. Our deepest condolences and big hugs sent to all. Scott and Lynn
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Ross and Sandra Wiseman says
March 27, 2026 at 1:03 pm

Our sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your precious Mother. Your Mom was such a pleasant, kind, sweet Lady to all. Cherish your memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ross and Sandra Wiseman
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Ron and Margaret Seaward says
March 27, 2026 at 1:24 pm

Jim, Virginia and the Tilley family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.
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Noel Conway says
March 27, 2026 at 1:27 pm

Anne and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Noel
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Patsy Stratton says
March 27, 2026 at 1:38 pm

Sending sincere condolences to the Tilley family. So very sorry to learn of Mrs. Tilley’s passing.
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Janet and Felix Collins says
March 27, 2026 at 2:47 pm

To Anne and family: We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She obviously had a long and fruitful life. In your sorrow, take the time to give thanks for having her as your mom and cherish the many memories. Please accept our deepest condolences. May she rest in peace.
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Heather and Dan O'connell says
March 27, 2026 at 5:04 pm

To all the Tilley family.Joan was a true friend and host,always smiling and happy .we are all going to miss her
p.s i don’t know about jim’s baking skills but his cod au gratin made with lobster tails is delicious.