Lurley Phyllis Browne

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, Lurley Browne in her 96th year, born in Southwest Arm, Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay. Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mike) Browne; her parents William Stewart and Bessie (Bragg) Barbour; her siblings Sam, Evelyn Mullett, Jean Morris, Clayton, Vivian Dunham and Joseph. Also predeceased by Mike’s siblings and dear friends Mary (Brownie) and Gus Cochrane, Helen Kennedy, Mike’s brothers Jack, William and Peter. Leaving to mourn with heavy hearts but warm memories her daughter Bernadette (Gerry) Power, Michael (Marion), Gerry (Velma), Leo (Bonnie), Larry (Linda); sister–in–law Marg Barbour; brother–in–law Fabian Kennedy. Also, mom will be sadly missed by the grandchildren that gave her such joy, Michael, Francine Wight, Leo, Steven, Edward, Joseph Power, Tina, Lisa Anderson, David, Larry, Karen Power, Paul, Tom and Mark; her 12 great-grandchildren always made her smile. Also left to mourn her many nieces and nephews. Thank you to mom’s caregivers Madeline, Joan, Marie and Pearl for your many kindnesses to mom, friends Lorraine Angelopoulos and Sharon Reddy for your continued love and support for mom. To the extra special staff of 6 floor East at St. Clare’s, Dr. Bussey, Eugene Power, Sister Elizabeth Marrie, thank you for each act of kindness, concern and your compassion to mom in her final days. Thank you to Dr. Linda Ivany, Dr. Kyna Squarey, for your concern, care and understanding in treating mom. We, Lurley’s family, feel blessed to have had mom for so many years. Her family was her center. She imparted love, wisdom and support to each of us. Always, we were paramount in her heart and thoughts. We will miss forever and treasure her valued, precious presence in our lives. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Thursday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Gathering Place or a charity of one’s choice.