Verlie A. Mills of Shoal Harbour passed peacefully away at G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital on June 17th 2021, at the age of 91 years, with her beloved sister Lorna by her side. Predeceased by her father and mother, Edward and Eliza Clench, and sister Audrey, and the father of her daughters, Tom Mills.
Leaving to mourn six daughters: Lois (Rex), Marlene (Al), Cindy (Lloyd), Angela, April (Herb), and Madonna (Gary), as well as ten grandchildren: Tonya (Chris), Andrew (Sharon), Travis (Tanya), Jessica, Samantha (Glenn), Lucas (Lorilee), Amanda (Darcy), Amy, Joey, and Katie, and twelve great-grandchildren: Andrew, Ryan, Sydney, Brooke, Ashton, Harrison, Annalee, Hunter, Maya, Alora, Jude, and Layla.
Also leaving to mourn, her sisters Lorna Lambert (Gord), Sharon Mills (Gord), and brother Oscar Clench (Joyce), nieces and nephews, honorary family members Ewart Hall, Kay Atkinson, and Reverend Brian Hannon, and a wide circle of family and friends in Shoal Harbour and around the world.
Verlie was like a mother to all who knew her. She was a lifelong volunteer who gave tirelessly to her community. She served as a 4-H leader and CGIT Leader, she was a member of the Clarenville Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Twin Town Seniors Club, the United Church Women, the Rebekahs, and the Shoal Harbour United Church Board of Stewards. She organized the annual Christmas Eve Vesper Service and welcomed any and all who wanted to be involved. She was a successful business woman, and while her official role was owner of Harbourview Groceteria, aka “The Store”, she served as an unofficial counsellor, banker, doctor, and community worker to any and all in need. She always had room for one more in her home and at her table, and she made sure that each person felt welcomed, valued, and loved.
Thank you to the many doctors, nurses, and homecare workers who provided exceptional care and compassion to our beloved mother and grandmother. Special thanks to homecare workers Eileen, Bev, Caroline, and Jody, the nurses at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, and to Dr. Harold Crewe, Dr. Paul Soloman, and Dr. Frank O’Dea, who all went above and beyond in their care of our mother and our entire family.
A Memorial Service for Verlie will be held at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Shoal Harbour United Church.
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Ross & Sandra Wiseman says
June 18, 2021 at 7:33 pmSandra and I were saddened to hear of Verlie”s passing. She was a powerful influence in our community, a friend to all and a tireless volunteer. Today our thoughts and prayers are with you, her family ,as you celebrate your mother and grandmother’s great life.
Nancy and Gordon Barnes says
June 18, 2021 at 7:36 pmSo sorry for the loss of your precious mom,grandmother, and friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rowena Andre Morash says
June 18, 2021 at 7:51 pmMay the lord grant you eternal reset Verlie . You were such a wonderful and kind woman. May the lord hold your family in the palm of his hands as they grieve . I pray remembering what a wonderful mother, grandmother ,sister, etc. You were will bring them comfort. God bless you all .
Rowena
Debbie Brett says
June 18, 2021 at 8:00 pmMy deepest sympathy to everyone who loved Verlie . . . and there are countless many. My childhood memories are full of happy days spent at the Mills’ house, which always felt like “home.” Even now I can hear her saying my name. THANK YOU for being you, Verlie. You were a special woman. RIP ♥
Doris Taverner says
June 18, 2021 at 8:22 pmDeepest sympathy going out to Verlie’s family. She was a beautiful lady, with a very kind heart. May she rest in peace!
Chesley Mills says
June 18, 2021 at 8:26 pmMy sincere condolences
My wonderful Aunt
A gorgeous lady
A joy
Her door was never locked and her heart ever welcoming.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
God bless her girls. So many summers of play and laughter.
Loved her
My memories of her are forever and shall always bring sunshine to my day.
Chesley (Butch) and Sylvia (who never met Aunt Verlie but would have loved her)
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Cecil Reid says
June 18, 2021 at 8:29 pmTo the family, your mother was a wonderful woman that always had a big beautiful smile. Each time Donna and myself made a visit with her she made me feel so welcome. The very first time I met her was about 53 years ago and we had a great chat. That was the day she informed me that we were.related. My grandmother was Marnie Clench and your mom told me she was her fathers sister. Which made her Verlies aunt.. she said that meant we must be kissing cousins at least.
I want you to know that I admired your mom and I have made sure that all my family and friends knew what a wonderful woman she was. She will be missed a great deal by a great number of people.
Please accept my condolences for your very great loss.
lorna marche says
June 18, 2021 at 8:56 pmto the mills fami;y and lorna i am so sorry to hear the passing of mrs mills she was a lady that i recepted all of my young life she always had a hug for me when i would see her she was loved by alot of people rest in peace my beautiful lady big hugs to all of her family
lorna (drodge) marche
Joyce Moore (lethbridge) says
June 18, 2021 at 11:10 pmSincere condolences to the family
Lori Curl says
June 18, 2021 at 11:15 pmI was so sorry to hear about Verlie passing. She was an exceptional woman. I had the privilege of being one of her home care workers a few years ago. She was such a kind and generous woman. She will be missed. Thinking of her family at this sad time
Terry Miller , Helen Bridger says
June 19, 2021 at 12:27 amMadonna and family, so sorry to hear about your mom, condolences to you all.
Dianna Maidment-White Dartmouth NS says
June 19, 2021 at 1:07 amLois and family so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Verlie. I have such fond memories of your Mom growing up in Shoal Harbour. A daily visit to her store was always so enjoyable! Verlie was always so pleasant and made everyone feel so welcome. She sure will be sadly missed by all so blessed to have known her. Cherish all your special memories….❤
Sterling & Peggy Wiseman says
June 19, 2021 at 12:12 pmTo the Mills Family:
We were saddened to hear of Verlie’s passing. What a great loss to the community and her wonderful family. She surely was a fantastic human being – heaven received a beautiful soul. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rest in peace dear friend.
Debra Mayfield-Russell says
June 22, 2021 at 11:20 pmDespite the many many years that have gone by I have such fond memories of this fabulous women, who always made me feel welcome in her home. Angela, April and Madonna may you find great comfort in all the great memories made and shared over the many years you had with your mom.💕🙏 .
Winston Brown says
June 19, 2021 at 12:51 pmMadonna and all the Mills Family…….my condolences to you all on the loss of your mother, and a great lady. Verlie was one of the first people I got to know when I moved to Shoal Hr. Every morning at approximately 9:50, often accompanied by a pre-school Samantha, she would stop in to check the mail on her way to open the store. For a while, hers was the only face I could put a name to. That smile and brief mid-morning chat always brightened my day. Visits to the store were always a treat too, with that same warm welcoming smile. She truly was the ‘first lady’ of Shoal Hr. as everyone always spoke so highly of her. It was my great pleasure to have know her, and always, when I think of my time in Shoal Hr., you can rest assured, Verlie is in my thoughts. Again my condolences to you all on the your loss
Susan Saunderson says
June 19, 2021 at 2:27 pmSo sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. One of my best memories is of her and Miss Pelley at the church. May she Rest in Peace
Robert Murphy says
June 19, 2021 at 3:02 pmAll my dear cousins, the passing of your dear mother brings great sorrow and wonderful memories. Verlie wasn’t just a cousin, she to all our family and extended family was a strong, outgoing, vibrant individual who excelled in her love for her family both near and far, Her doors were always open, you were welcomed, felt nothing but exuberant comfort, a lunch was on the table immediately, you were offered a place to stay. My memories of our visits go back to 1954, and the countless visits ever since were all the same. Verlie lived a long and prosperous life, the love of her girls kept her spirits up regardless of circumstances she faced. Love you all, keep well and God Bless, Bob and Family.
Verna & Elsie says
June 19, 2021 at 4:14 pmThinking of you all. Verlie was such a loving lady. I have so so many fond memories of going in the store on the way to school and back. She was always there with kind loving words if we needed them, and even if we didn’t! How many times did I tie up my skates on the step going into the store. Not once did she shoo me away. Sending so much love to the family missing her today.
Cyndi Seaward/Clark says
June 19, 2021 at 6:38 pmI’m so very sorry to hear of Verlie’s passing. She was such a wonderful loving person & I remember many times being at her house, eating at her table & feeling the love she gave freely. Lots of trips to “The Store”. Shoal Harbour & the whole area is losing a very special lady who went above & beyond for everyone. She will be dearly missed. Sincere condolences to the family. Cyndi (Seaward) & family.
Lily Mercer says
June 19, 2021 at 9:33 pmTo the Mills family
Verlie was a wonderful person. While we lived in Shoal Harbour, she was such a big part of our lives and she was a very active member of both church and community. She will be greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences to the family from the Mercers – Hubert, Lily, Bev, Cindi, and Michele.
Bern Pelley says
June 19, 2021 at 9:44 pmMy sincere condolences to Lois, Marlene and Mrs Mill’s entire family. So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
June Mills (Corwin) says
June 20, 2021 at 9:57 pmI send my heartfelt condolences to all of Verlie’s family.
She was a very special person.
Andrew Kozma, Natalie Brown and family. says
June 21, 2021 at 10:37 pmSo sorry for your loss… condolences from our family to yours during this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Carl and Edwina Hiscock says
June 22, 2021 at 10:13 pmLoved visiting Aunt Verlie when we visited the island. Such a sweet lady. We will miss her. Will cherish our fond memories of her! Sending much love to the family.
Cabot Martin says
June 25, 2021 at 7:10 amIt is difficult to find the right words to adequately convey the sense of loss that I feel on Verlie’s passing.
She was simply the kindest , most welcoming and understanding person that you’d ever want to meet.
I hold the memory of each and every visit with her as a jewel and comfort.
Her official obituary says it right :
“Verlie was like a mother to all who knew her.”
David and Dolores Mills says
June 25, 2021 at 7:49 pmWe are very sorry to hear about Verlie. Our sincere condolences to the family.
We have such happy memories of her kindness.
Dolores and David
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