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Woodrow Belle Whalen September 20, 1947 - December 27, 2022

Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at Dr G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Tuesday December 27th 2022, Woodrow Belle Whalen, aged 75 years. Predeceased by her parents Elijah and Annie Soper, parents-in-law Ebenezer and Emily Ann Whalen, brothers-in-law William (Rachel) Whalen and Hedley (Emma) Whalen, sister-in-law Ethel (William) Jacobs, and sister Mildred (Roy) Balsom. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband of 57 years, Stanley Whalen. Children: Rodney (Helen), Sheila (Robert), and Tony (Jennifer). Grandchildren: Darrin (Cassandra), Desmond (Jayna), and Christopher. Great Grandchildren: Hudson, Gemma, and Brynleigh. Siblings: Sam (Joyce) Soper, Bill Soper, Raymond (Doris) Soper, Ingham (Lucy) Soper, Stanley (Patsy) Soper, Ross (Gloria) Soper, and Margaret (Ron) Seaward. Siblings-in-law: Irene (Roy) Critch, Marcella (George) Hillyard. Also leaving to mourn are a large circle of family and friends.

Woodrow’s greatest gift to the world was her kindness to everyone and warm heart. She put others ahead of herself, and her family above everything.

Woodrow’s wishes were for a limited visitation with close family and friends at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville. Funeral service will be open to the public and held at Wesley United Church in Caplin Cove on Saturday December 31st, 2022 at 2:00pm.

 

Funeral service will be open to the public and held at Wesley United Church in Caplin Cove on Saturday December 31st, 2022 at 2:00pm.

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    Rev. Donna Hann says

    On behalf,of Memorial United Church, Clarenville, I am sending deepest and heartfelt condolences, to Woodrow’s devoted and loving husband of 57 years, Stanley (Stan) Whalen. Stan, both you and Woodrow, are still well loved, respected and missed here, as you were both, very active participants in the life and work of Memorial UC and we are still very thankful. May God bless, comfort and sustain you, your children, grandchildren and great children, their partners and all your family, during this very difficult time. Rest in Peace, Sweet Lady, until we meet again!

    Blessings Always, Rev. Donna Hann and Clarenville-Deep Bight UC Pastoral Charge.

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    Doug and Betty says

    We were very sad to hear of Woodrow’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!

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    Sandra/ Everett Strowbridge says

    So sorry for your loss, sending Deepest Condolences to you and your Family.

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    Winston & Cora Dodge says

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you these day. Woodrow is my cousin on my mom’s side.

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    Marian Green says

    So sorry to hear of Woodrow’s passing. I certainly enjoyed many conversations with her when I worked at the GB Cross Booking Office. She was always so proud of her family. I worked there with Tony, Sheila & Helen. Thinking of you all . Cherish all your wonderful memories & she will live forever in your hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    Nancy peddle says

    My deepest Condolences to STAN, Rod, Sheila. And Tony and families. Losing a parent leaves a hole in your heart that never heals, but you learn to accept it one day at a time. I know all too well losing Dad over 40 yrs ago and losing mom suddenly two years ago
    Cheerish every memory you have of your mom and wife. May God bless you all and may he help you each second of every day to get through it and know your mom and wife is in a better place it’s not good bye it’s until you meet again.

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    Rosalind Drodge says

    I’m sad to read of Woodrow’s passing. My memories of her are happy and grateful. We House Cove kids always played together and had the best fun. We paddled in the cold cove water and learned to skate on the pond in front of her house. We used to play school in her mother’s back porch, sometimes with flat beach rocks and chalk ends that we probably picked up at school. We memorized a lot of basic reading and math facts!
    A Happy childhood. Deepest sympathy to Woodrow’s family.

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    Evelyn & Hedley Reid says

    So sorry to hear of Woodrows passing. Stan thinking of you & your family at this difficult time.

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    Jemima and Lester Watton says

    Shelia, Robert and family. Deepest condolences as you mourn the passing of your loved one. May the peace of God be with you during these difficult days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Juanita Soper says

    So sorry for your loss of such a beautiful woman, Aunt Woodrow was such a kind and loving woman,
    To Stan , Rodd , Sheila, Tony and families, and to all of the extended families, my sincere condolences to you all at this very sad and difficult time..

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      Suzette Blundon says

      Sheila and Tony, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Sending sincere condolences.💞

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    Lorraine Moores (DLM retired) says

    To Stan and family:
    So very sorry to hear of Woodrow’s passing! My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to her family and extended family as they grieve her death? I shall miss our chats online , and most certainly her friendship! R.I.P.

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    Lorraine Drover says

    Stan and Family, So sorry to hear of Woodrow’s passing. She was a sweet person but you already know that. Take care of yourself Stan. thats what she would want. Hugs

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    Arthur and Shirley Vey says

    So sad to hear of Woodrow ‘s passing. Sending our love and deepest condolences to Stan and family.

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    Donna and Ed Smith says

    Our Deepest Sympathies to the Family

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    Gerald stringer says

    Condolences to Stan and family. So sorry to hear of Woodrow’s passing.

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    Gloria Squires says

    So very sorry to hear of Woodrow’s passing.Thinking of you and sending sincere condolences to all the families.

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      Penny Howlett says

      Our condolences to Tony and Jennifer Whalen Stan and family. Tom and I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Woodrow. She was a wonderful and giving lady.

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    Rev. Gneid Lackey says

    Marcie and George, who are members of our Church Family in St. Jones Within, have been keeping us up to date on Woodrow’s health. We are so sorry for your loss. Although, we knew Woodrow’s health was declining, nothing can really prepare your heart for this kind of goodbye. God’s promise, in Jesus, is life everlasting. May the peace of that promise, hold you (and Woodrow), not just for today…forever. Know that God is here to hold you and our praying hands (and hearts) are, too.

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    Lyndon and Daisy Whalen says

    Lyndon and I send our sincere condolences on Woodrow’s passing.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

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    Ena and Dwayne Kendell says

    Our deepest condolences to you, Stan and your family. Woodrow was a beautiful soul, a kind, friendly lady. Thinking of you during this difficult time and the days ahead.

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    Thomas Boyce Hart says

    My sincerest condolences to Stan, Tony and all the Whelan family at the passing of Woodrow. RIP to a kind and lovely lady.

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    Carl Drodge says

    So sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers and best wishes are with you at this time.

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    Joy & Louie Best says

    Stan, Tony & Jennifer and family,
    So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. We pray that you all are comforted and at peace, remembering the beautiful woman you were blessed to call wife, mom and nan❤️❤️

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