Hilda Annie Louise Welcher (nee Sheppard-Troke), Rn

Passed peacefully away at St. Luke’s Nursing Home on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her first husband Norman R. Troke; and her parents William and Emma Sheppard. Left with fond and loving memories her loving husband Ches; sons: Barry Sheppard (Noreen), Glenn Troke (Angela) and Peter Troke (Sandra); daughter Diane Troke-King (Tony); stepson Ches Welcher Jr. (Sharon); stepdaughters: Jean Prosper (Darryl) and Paula Rodriguez (Dan); 14 grandchildren: Lyndon, Melanie, Sarah, Rebecca, Emma, Emily, Heather, Matthew, Martha, Lucas, Kayla, Jessica, Nicole, and Aleisha; three great-grandchildren: Julia, Brody and Carson; sisters: Nita Rogers (Ralph) and Marion Kean (David); and a number of sisters/brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the Staff of St. Luke’s Home for the care and compassion given to Hilda over the past five years. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl, on Tuesday, October 16th, from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm, and will resume at Oram’s Funeral Home at Eastport, Bonavista Bay, on Thursday, October 18th from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm. Funeral service to be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Eastport on Friday, October 19th, at 11 am. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in Hilda’s memory may be made to Holy Cross Anglican Church, Parish of the Ascension, or to the Alzheimer’s Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.