The family of Blanche Dredge (nee Ryland) of Black Duck Cove is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday January 25th,2024 at the age of 74.
Blanche was born on February 26th, 1949, and grew up in Lanse au Loop NL. She was the second youngest of 8 siblings. Blanche accepted her Lord and Saviour at the age of 16. She met the love of her life in 1970 after 3 months dating, they were married. Shortly after the birth of their first daughter they built a house in Black Duck Cove where they have lived ever since. Blanche was a faithful member of the Flower’s Cove Gospel Hall, where she taught Sunday school and set a Godly example for the younger generation. She will be greatly missed by the Flower’s Cove Gospel Hall Assembly.
Blanche was also a lover of flower gardening and had a green thumb. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, and she never missed the opportunity to chat with her grandchildren who live out west. She spent many hours knitting, hooking rugs, cooking, singing, and playing the accordion. She enjoyed having company, and providing meals or something to eat anytime they had visitors. She would drive to St. Barbe and see if there was anyone that was going on the ferry, that needed a meal or a place to stay before the ferry went back. She would bring them back to the house and provide what they needed.
She will be greatly missed and lovingly remember by her husband Edward Dredge of 53 years. Children: Verbena (Scott) Dunsire, Ernest (Daphne) Dredge, and Melvenia (Dallas) Muir and daughter in law Hannah Dredge.
Grandchildren – Christoper, Britney and William Dunsire. Ashtin Dredge and Anita (Darren) Tatchell. Isabella, Caleb, and Jessica Dredge. Shyanne, Jublain, Jacintha and Kaella Muir.
Great Grandchildren – Kenneth Dredge, Kenzie Tatchell, Athena Larmie (Dunsire), Kohen Tatchell.
Sisters, Julie Yetman, Selina (Pleamen) Earle, Amos (Margaret) Ryland. Sister-in-Law, Rita Ryland, Hazel Dempster, Martha Jane Genge, Betty Dredge, Brother in laws; Ike (Edith) Dredge, Jacob Dredge.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Phyllis Ryland, Annie Pike, Melsie Fowler and Brothers Victor Ryland and Charlie Ryland; and her parents: William and Verbena Ryland.
Family Service will take place on Monday at 7:00pm, at the Nameless Cove Gospel Hall. Funeral Service will be held at Nameless Cove Gospel Hall on Tuesday January 30th, 2024 at 2:00pm. The funeral will be livestreamed (FACEBOOK) for those who are unable to attend. Interment to follow at the Gospel Hall Cemetery at Nameless Cove Point. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes.