November 24, 1927 - September 24, 2024
Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the John M. Gray- Patridgeberry Path, Long Term Care Facility in St. Anthony, NL at the age of 96.
Dulcie was born in Deep Cove, NL to Abram and Alice Genge. She was the oldest of a family of 7. She married the love of her life, Ronald Genge on May 8, 1947 in Anchor Point. it was there that they made a life together and raised their family. Her husband passed away at the age of 62, 37 years ago. Dulcie continued to live at home, surrounded by her family whom she watched and admired daily as her family expanded. She loved each and every one unconditionally.
Dulcie lived in her home until the age of 90. She had many hobbies that she enjoyed. She loved sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking- especially cooking Hot Dinners for her crowd and baking “the best homemade bread”, just to name a few.
She moved to the Ivy Durley Place on May 31, 2018 where she enjoyed herself to the fullest and was treated like royalty. On September 25, 2023 she moved to the Patridgeberry Path wing of the John M. Gray where she spent her last and final year. Everything was always “the best” and she was loved by all.
Our Mom was the heart of our family who always put the needs of her family first. She was a friend to all and she loved everyone. A kind, caring and giving person who faced every challenge head on with courage and determination.
She leaves to mourn her Daughters: Linda, Bertha (Doug), Hilda (Eddie); 6 Grandchildren: Kim (Darryl), Lon (Yvette), Rodney (April), Dane (Jadean), Benay (Troy), Andy (Jennifer); 12 Great-grandchildren: Ian (Tori), Boyd (Danielle), Kyle, Owen, Chloe (Dylan), Ryan, Eric, Luke, Lexie, Kate, Kennedy, and Sophie; Youngest brother: Isaac; Sister-in-law: Jessie.
Dulcie is predeceased by her husband: Ronald Genge; Parents: Abram and Alice Genge; Sister: Tena; Brothers: Kirby, Stedman, Roland, Noah; and Son-in-law: Donald Way.
Visitation to take place from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church beginning the afternoon of Thursday, September 26, 2024. The family service will be at 8:00 pm Thursday evening. The funeral will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the old Anchor Point Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.