January 6, 1937 - August 28, 2024
Calvin Cecil Whalen, 87, beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend passed peacefully away at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on August 28, 2024.
Calvin was born on January 6, 1937 at Green Island Lake (The Lanche) behind Flower’s Cove at the family winter home. He was born to Caleb and Stella (Kean) Whalen and was the first of eleven children. Growing up Calvin enjoyed playing tricks on his brothers and sisters whom he loved dearly. He was also well known for telling jokes and stories. He especially loved the outdoors, appreciated the land, the beauty within it as fishing and hunting was his glory.
After high school he worked in Goose Bay, then came back to the island to work in different post offices across Newfoundland as a wireless operator and Post Master. He then landed his dream job at home in Flower’s Cove with Canada Post from where he retired in 1992.
Calvin married Mabel Normore on August 8, 1961. They had three children: Donna, Rex and Murray. Together they raised their family in Flower’s Cove. In the years that followed Calvin was blessed with his true loves, his two grandchildren: Mark and Ty. They were his pride and joy up until his last breath.
Calvin felt blessed to finally meet his stepdaughter Laurel and his two grandsons, Austin and Landon in his later years.
Calvin is survived by his wife: Mabel, Children: Donna(Ronnie)Grimes, Rex(Wavey)Whalen, Murray (Krista)Whalen and Laurel Schreyer. Grandchildren: Austin & Landon Schreyer, Mark Whalen (Jaylyn), Ty Whalen (Andrea); Special Aunt: Sybil Whalen Mulhauser; Sisters: Eileen Janes, Stella (George) Fowler, Mil (Ron) Hughes, Gaye (Bill) Smith, and Jill Whalen; Brothers: Claude (Gen), Rol (Kizzie), Wes (Marilyn); Sisters-in-law: Ada Whalen, Bev (Doug) Normore Ryland, Elizabeth (Alfred) Wareham; Brothers-in-law: Lorne(Hope) Normore, Dennis (Betty) Normore & Donald Robertson.
He is predeceased by his Grandparents: Lorenzo and Martha (White) Whalen; Parents: Caleb and Stella (Kean) Whalen; Parents-in-law: Hedley and Patricia Normore & George and Annie Barney; Brother: Gerald Whalen; Sister: Margaret Purchase Whalen; Sisters-in-law: Sylvia and Olga Whalen and Sandra Normore Robertson; Brothers-in-law: Martin Janes and Lloyd Purchase.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flowers Cove, NL. On Friday, August 30, 2024 there will be a family and friends service at 8:00 PM and visitation will continue until the funeral on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short and Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations are graciously accepted to the St. Barnabas Church, Flower’s Cove.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.