It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Viola Marion (Lockyer) Bolt of Arnold’s Cove, formerly of Isle au Valen, Placentia Bay on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville at the age of 81 years.
Viola was born on Isle au Valen, Placentia Bay on May 31, 1943. Her parents were Edgar and Myrtle (Lockyer) Lockyer of Isle au Valen. She married Victor Gerald Bolt on December 7, 1964 and had 6 children; Wesley, Judy, Fredrick, Debbie, Victor and Linda. Viola was a loving and caring person, always taking care of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She spent many years back on Isle au Valen after resettlement supporting her family and fishing with her husband Victor. She spent time in Nova Scotia working in the apple orchards and really enjoyed living there until she returned to Arnold’s Cove to retire and spend time with her family. She was always so happy to see family and loved when everyone was around.
She is survived by her husband Victor; children Wesley, Judy (William), Fred (Tammy), Debbie, Victor Jr. and Linda (Brian); along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also left to mourn are brothers Malcolm and Winston (Debbie); sisters Sylvia, Maude and Minnie (Ed); sister-in-law Lilly.
She is predeceased by her parents Edgar and Myrtle Lockyer; son-in-law Tolson Scott and daughters-in-law Angie Hepditch and Denise Leonard; siblings Reginald (Elizabeth), Enos (Mary), Earl, Gabriel, Lewis and Charlotte (Gordon); parents-in-law William and Julie Bolt of Tacks Beach, Placentia Bay; sister-in-law Mary; brothers-in-law Randy and Clayton.
Visitation will be held at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Arnold’s Cove on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 1 – 7 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at St. Michaels Anglican Church, Arnolds Cove.
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Barbara Kennedy says
November 3, 2024 at 2:38 pmDebbie & Family, condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time. May your Mom RIP.
Terry Dawe says
November 3, 2024 at 3:53 pmDebbie and family; So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Know we are thinking of you at this time. God Bless
Eric Puddester says
November 3, 2024 at 7:48 pmDebbie . So Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences, our prayers are thoughts are with you and your Family at this most difficult time
Eric & Josephine Puddester
Donna Power says
November 3, 2024 at 9:36 pmI would like to leave a condolence to Viola’s family. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. My grandfather’ was Patrick Leonard from Isle au Valen and his mother was Sarah Bolt from Tacks Beach. So sorry for your loss!
Tom says
November 4, 2024 at 10:50 amDebbie and family; so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, think of you at this most difficult time. Hold your memories close
Tom and Pauline Noseworthy
Garfield Eason says
November 4, 2024 at 11:37 amMy Condolences to all the Family. I know you will find peace and comfort in the many memories that will always be dear and near to you and special times with Family
Peter Burridge says
November 4, 2024 at 8:47 pmDebbie and family,very sorry to learn of the passing of your mom.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.