Violet Lorraine Mercer (nee Crocker) passed away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s, NL on April 8th, 2024 at the age of 78 years old. Predeceased by beloved husband William Mercer, parents Rowena and Wesley Crocker, and sister-in-law Joan Crocker. Leaving to mourn two sons Daniel (Dawn) and David (Kellie); six grandchildren Ian, Ryan, Kaely, Matthew, Brendan and Keeran Mercer; two siblings, Donna Taylor and Alex Crocker and a number of family and friends.
Born in Harbour Grace on June 1st, 1945, Violet was the eldest of three children. She grew up listening to Elvis with her sister Donna and brother Alex, while also helping her mother bake bread, cakes, jam-jams and other favourite treats. With her father Wes, the goal judge, she enjoyed watching the Cee-Bees hockey team play while also hosting dozens of players at their home as boarders, along with working twelve hour shifts in the summertime at the fish plant under the supervision of her Aunt Lydia.
Violet finished high school and soon after met her husband, William Mercer from Shearstown. They got married in 1965 and then moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia where Bill was stationed with the Royal Canadian Navy with their first child, Daniel. They moved back to Newfoundland and Labrador and after having their second child, David, settled in Clarenville as Bill had obtained employment with the Department of Forestry in the Provincial Government. During her thirty-five years living in Clarenville, Violet was a long-time volunteer with Girl Guides and St. Mary’s Anglican church, a dedicated supporter of Clarenville Minor Hockey, Clarenville Firettes, and Clarenville Air Cadets. She enjoyed working at White Hills and was a constant babysitter for over twenty years for some local families and her beloved six grandchildren.
Violet was extremely skilled at crochet, knitting, and sewing and took pride in her Clarenville home garden! She had dozens of recipes that she was proud to bake. Her favourite restaurant to visit was A&W and she liked to reminisce about old names and stories. She cared for animals throughout her life and that was reflected by her favourite shows and movies, such as “Hudson and Rex” and “Every Which Way but Loose”. Violet enjoyed travelling and was a reliable and steady driver. Three of her proudest moments in life were teaching her husband how to drive, when her son Dan got his pilot’s license before his driver’s license, and then driving behind her son David in a Toyota Corolla across Canada in 1998.
In recent years, Violet experienced a number of significant health challenges which she approached with a matter of fact attitude and hope for the best. She took things as they came and sought out simple pleasures such as watching television, playing Solitaire, doing crossword puzzles and visiting with family.
Visitation will take place at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Clarenville. Interment to follow at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery.
For those wishing to do so, donations in Violet’s memory can be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John’s.
Condolences(31)-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Previous Mary Louise Smith
Next Goldie Peddle
- Contact
Sandra Quinlan says
April 9, 2024 at 1:00 pmDan, Danny and families and Donna and Alex….so so sorry to learn of Violet’s passing. She is now indeed with Bill…May God bless you all at this sad time….love aunt Sandra and family.
Wayne and Gail Downing says
April 9, 2024 at 1:04 pmAlex, Donna and Mercer family- so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Gail
Sandra & Roy Fisher says
April 9, 2024 at 1:07 pmSo sorry to hear of Violet’s passing. Sincere condolences to all of her family.
Lorraine & Herb says
April 9, 2024 at 1:23 pmDaniel , David &. Families;
We are sorry to hear of your. Mom’s passing.
Our thoughts
And prayers are with you at this time.
Stephen drodge says
April 9, 2024 at 1:37 pmMy deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time
Lorna and Boyd Brown says
April 9, 2024 at 1:50 pmDanny, David and families, So sorry to hear of Violet’s passing. Sincere condolences to you all.
Dianne Drodge says
April 9, 2024 at 1:57 pmDan,David and families. I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We travelled together when we worked at white Hills and always a pleasant to be around her. We had so much fun. My condolences to the family.
Una king Johnson says
April 9, 2024 at 4:02 pmDaniel, David & Families,
So sorry to hear this news today…we had many great moments together at SkiWhite Hills..Sending you all Sincere Condolences during this difficult time.
Una King Johnson
Gary & Ruby Boone says
April 9, 2024 at 4:25 pmTo Dan, David and families, we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Thinking about you all at this difficult time.
Aus & Carol says
April 9, 2024 at 4:38 pmSo sorry to hear of Violet’s passing. Thought of her often. We are in St.John’s for doctors appointments & won’t be home until Thursday in the PM. Condolences to David., Dan & families. Thinking of you all at this time.
Frank and Jeanette Deering, Rhodie and Val Smith says
April 9, 2024 at 5:06 pmDanny, David, Donna, Alex and families,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our cousin, Violet was a beautiful lady, inside and out. Cherish all your precious memories and know she will always and forever be in your hearts and in ours. Love and hugs to you all.
Frank, Jeanette and family
Rhodie, Val and family
Anne Gosse says
April 9, 2024 at 6:45 pmDonna, Alex and families, My sincere condolences on your loss. May you find peace and comfort at this time.
Eric & Anne Freeborn says
April 9, 2024 at 7:00 pmDanny , David & Family
We are so surprised & very sad to hear of Violet’s passing, she was such a wonderful person as we had a wonderful relationship with both her & Bill for many years, she also worked for us for awhile when we lived in Clarenville. We will always remember her smile & easy laugh. Our thoughts & prayers are with you now.
Eric, Anne & Family
Lynne Power says
April 9, 2024 at 7:05 pmDan & David so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing… She was great and fun to work with at White hills… I’m remember her with that big ole screw driver clanging it on the spiral staircase in the rental shop on weekends for all the big heads ya all had 😉 Not me the Angel 😇 Rip Violet
Sherry and Frazer Russell says
April 9, 2024 at 7:16 pmDan, David and families,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mom, such a lovely lady. She will be remembered fondly by the many people who knew her during her years in Clarenville.
Joyce Davis says
April 9, 2024 at 8:18 pmDan, David and families; Donna and Alex,
Thinking of you at this sad time and sending our deepest sympathy regarding Violet’s passing. RIP Violet. God bless.!
Joyce, Eric and Adam
Heather and Len Singleton says
April 9, 2024 at 8:30 pmTo Danny, David and families,
We were so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. She was a lovely person and we have fond memories of her from when you boys were young. She was always the same, kind, friendly and always with a beautiful smile. Our sincere sympathy to you and your families.
Heather and Len Singleton
Nellie Lethbridge & family says
April 9, 2024 at 8:36 pmSo sorry to hear of Violets passing .
Our thoughts are with all the family at this sad time. Such a good friend over the years. Take care .
Chris Baxendale says
April 9, 2024 at 9:46 pmDan, David and families, so sorry to hear of your dear mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Thinking of you all.
Janet LeDrew says
April 9, 2024 at 10:28 pmDan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Janet and Carl
Georgina Crane-Wells says
April 10, 2024 at 2:13 amSending our heartfelt condolences to you, on the passing of your Mom. Hold tight to your memories and to each other. God Bless – from her cousin George, Gladys Crane and family
Eric and Ruby Alcock says
April 10, 2024 at 8:59 amDonna, Alex and the Mercer family, so sorry to hear of Violet’s passing. May God’s tender mercy help you all through this most difficult time, and know that others are thinking about you.
Walter & June Butler says
April 10, 2024 at 12:45 pmThe Mercer Family,
Sincere condolences to Violet’s family on her passing. Treasure the precious memories and find consolation in her life well lived.
Tara Morgan says
April 10, 2024 at 2:22 pmTo Dave, Kellie and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Of course, I never met her but it certainly sounds like she was a very busy and wonderful woman who has blessed you with dear memories. Thinking of you all at this time.
Greg and Theresa Pittman says
April 10, 2024 at 7:31 pmDan David and families. Our condolences on the loss of Mrs Crocker. May your many happy memories carry you through this difficult time.
Barbara Barbour says
April 10, 2024 at 9:54 pmThe Mercer Family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family on Violets passing..I remember her well from the years we spent in Clarenville.
Nancy McPhail says
April 11, 2024 at 7:22 amDear Kellie, Dave, Matthew, Brendan & Keeran,
Thinking of you all at this difficult and sad time in your lives. I am grateful that I got to visit with Violet when she visited Gander. She will be missed. Hugs❤️
Geoff Bailey says
April 11, 2024 at 10:29 amDan,David and families, my sincere condolences on your mom’s passing. She was always pleasant and smiling to everyone. She leaves good memories.
Susan Taylor says
April 11, 2024 at 4:32 pmMy deepest condolences Dan and David, to the Mercer families and Crocker families. Saddened to hear of Aunt Violet’s passing and thinking of you all at this difficult time. May the thought of her and Uncle Bill reunited again bring you peace….much love
Alice Kelly says
April 11, 2024 at 10:50 pmDave, Kellie, Matthew, Brendan and Keeran,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom and Nan. She’s with her love one at last. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences also to Dan and his family, God bless you all.
Aunt Alice
Lily Clarke says
April 15, 2024 at 7:45 pmTo Violet’s family. So sorry to hear of her passing. Our condolences to all of you. God Bless.
Lily and Joe Clarke
Fewer's Funeral Home © | site by JOsmondDesign