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Rex Whalen August 3, 1950 - March 11, 2021

Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Thursday, March 11, 2021 Rex Whalen of Caplin Cove, aged 70 years.  Predeceased by his parents Allan & Elizabeth Whalen; brothers Lawrence, Eldon (Polly), Walter; sisters Minnie Squires (Allan), Melvie Drodge (Roy); brothers in law Ron Barrett and Gerald Barrett. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Brenda of 23 years; children Kerry Whalen (Jim Vail), Sarah Montague (Ed), Meghan Harnett, Wanda Pardy, Roger Pardy; grandchildren Madison, Rebecca, Ryah, Donnelly, Zoe, Tyler, Melody; siblings Maxwell (Marilyn), Ivy Barrett, Eva Barrett, Evelyn Avery (Aiden Nugent); sisters in law Bernice and Annie; special nephew Jim Whalen (Lillian) and a large circle of family and friends. In keeping with his wishes cremation will take place with a private cemetery service.

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    Howard Bursey says

    Sorry for your loss Brenda and family. Rip Rex.

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    Deborah Drodge-Lewis says

    I am so saddened to hear of Uncle Rex’s passing. I wasn’t expecting to hear this news. To Kerry and all the family, I send my love and condolences and hope you surround yourselves to get through this stressful and sad time.

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      Lois Pelley says

      Thinking of you Kerry at this very difficult time..❤️ And 🙏 being send your way. God bless.

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        Gerard mcgrath says

        I just found out. Condolences to you. I enjoyed working with Rex. He was always good for a good joke and a laugh. Loved his company and could always lighten the mood at work. God rest him and sorry for your loss.

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    Dana Blackmore says

    So sorry to hear of the sad news. My
    Deepest condolences to Brenda and family . Cherish your precious memories

    Dana

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    Sonya Durdle-Walsh says

    To all of Uncle Rex’s family we are so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him so well and he will always have a special place in my heart. He is up there with all his brothers and my dad now. I can only imaging the stories and lies that are being told. Uncle Rex dad was waiting for you. He is in a better place and will be greatly missed. Sonya ( Louise and Serrick Durdle)

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    Rhonda and Sean Goulding says

    Kerry, Jim and family, our deepest condolences on your loss. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.

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    Randy Collins says

    Condolences to Brenda and families, our thoughts are with you.
    Randy and Gail

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      Clyde B. Drodge says

      Sadden to hear of the passing of Rex. Send deepest sympathies to the family and friends.

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    Steve Oram says

    Steve and Molly Oram
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Rex condolences to all the family he sure will be missed at our food fishing trips to Caplin cove

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    Tony and Merriam Ivany says

    So sorry to hear of Rex’s passing. Deepest Condolences to all the family..

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    Craig & Tracy Avery says

    So sorry for your loss condolences to the family

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    Monica and Wince Parsons says

    Sending our deepest sympathy to the families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.

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    George L. Coish says

    Condolences to Brenda & Families ,Our Thoughts are with The Family at this time. R.I.P. Rex . Ruth & George.

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    Teamsters Union Local 855 says

    Brenda and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are deeply saddened for your loss. Rex will be missed and will never be forgotten. We thank him for his years of service and may his soul rest in peace. Solidarity from your sisters and brothers with Teamsters Local 855

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    Bill and Diane Drover says

    Our deepest sympathy Brenda to you and your family.

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    Connie Fewer says

    Deepest Condolences to the Whalen Family; thinking of you during this difficult time. Connie and Joe

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    Trish Knight says

    My heart is with you in your time of sorrow. May you fly high with the angels, Rex. 💐 ~TeamsterHug~

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    Tina Earl says

    My Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Uncle Rex , Thinking of the Whelan family durning this difficult
    Time. Keep your Good memories Close in the difficult days ahead!

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    Reg Whelan says

    Condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Rex.

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    Ed Hibbs says

    Sorry for your loss, deepest condolences to you and your family.

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      Gloria Squires says

      Sorry to hear of Rex’s passing.Condolences to the family.

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    Glen and Blanche Wheaton says

    Brenda-Sorry for your loss. We didn’t know Rex for a long time but we have fond memories of time shared with him, We always enjoyed his visits. Condolences to all the family.
    Glen and Blanche Wheaton

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    Tim Drodge says

    Uncle Rex had a mischievous joy for life that we all will remember fondly. So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to Brenda, Kerry and the family.

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    Clyde/Carol Marsh says

    Please accept our condolences,

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    Lyndon and Daisy Whalen says

    Sorry to hear about Rex passing, condolences to the Whalen family.

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    Brenda Bown says

    Brenda,so sorry to hear about Rexs passing.May God be with you in your grief.May God help to heal your broken heart.Thinking of you .Paul and Brenda.

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    Adriana Hanlon-Knight says

    Kerry, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this sad time.
    Adriana

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    Terry Miller says

    Sorry to hear about Rex passing, condolences to all the family.

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