September 8, 1943 - February 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of (Robena) Tamsey Laing Announces her passing at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at the age of 80 years.
Tamsey was born on September 8th, 1943 to Lambert and Clara Woodward. She spent the majority of her working years doing what she loved in the fishing industry or working in Gerald Woodward’s General Store as a clerk/book-keeper. Tamsey’s other passions included knitting, berry picking, gardening, and various other activities that allowed her to reap the benefits of living off of the land. She loved her community and was a dedicated volunteer her entire life within her church and at all local events.Seeing people return home to Boat Harbour for a visit was one of Tamsey’s greatest joys. Above all else, family ranked the highest on her list of priorities. She was a dedicated and loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother throughout her years.
She married her lifelong love Curling Laing in June 1964. Together they had 3 dearly beloved children. Left to mourn are Daniel (Debbie) Laing, Charmaine (Irving) Powell, and Angela Laing. She was also blessed with 6 grandchildren whom she treasured dearly. Left to mourn is DJ Noseworthy, Irving Powell Jr, Joshua Laing, Effie Powell, Tracy Laing, Evan Powell. She is also survived by great-grandchild Remi Laing, brother Randy (Sheila) Woodward, sister Donna (Jim) Roberts, step-brother Lloyd (Marjorie) Field and an extended circle of family and friends.
She is predeceased by parents Lambert and Clara Woodward, loving husband Curling Laing, sister by heart Marjorie Coates, step-brothers Hedley Field and Clarence Field.
Visitation at St. Marks Anglican Church will begin Monday evening, February 26th at 7pm. The family service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th at 7PM. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 2:00 PM with Reverend Art officiating. Burial will follow at Boat Harbour Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.