December 25, 1924 to March 16, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Carol (Patey) Hedderson announces her passing on March 16, 2016 at the Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 91 years. Frances was born and raised in St. Anthony, and she went on to be a Teacher in North West River, and then Noddy Bay. It was in Noddy Bay that she met her husband Garland. They settled in Hay Cove and raised a family of twelve. Her most joyful moments were when all the family was home sitting around the kitchen table. Frances loved going to Church,
knitting, gardening and enjoying a game of Skip-Bo with family and friends. Left to Mourn: Children: Juanita, Winsor (Nellie), Alonzo (Thelma), Marilyn (Llewellyn), Bill (Barbara), Donna, Myra, Sharon (Erastus), Kenneth (Joy), Ted (Marina) Daughter-in-law: Ellen 23 Grandchildren and 30 Great-grandchildren Sister Amelia Dunphy Predeceased by: Husband: Garland Sons: Wayne and Thomas Sons-in-law: Rex, Reginald and Bernie Brother-in-law: Silas Grandchild: Angela Great-grandchild: Brandon Parents: Edith and William Patey Sister: Marie Brothers: Ruben and Ralph. visitation was held in the Central United Church, From which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Saturday March 19, 2016 with Rev. Gus Pendleton Officiating. Burial followed in the Quirpon Community Cemetery. funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.