Aurelia passed peacefully at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on November 15, 2023 in her 99th year.
Aurelia was born to Matthew and Selina Chambers of Bear Cove, one of 5 siblings. She lived a fulfilling life. However, in her late teens she was diagnosed with Tuberculosis and was hospitalized for many months in St. Anthony. After her discharge from the hospital she came to live with her sister, Dulcie in Flowers Cove.
Soon after returning to Flowers Cove she was employed as a sales clerk with Angus Genge where she worked for many years and fell in love with her Alabama Sweetheart, Garfield Genge.
They were married on August 5, 1958. Even though they had no children, they were blessed with many Nieces and Nephews whom they adored.
Aurelia was a lifetime member of the ACW and a chartered member of the Lioness’. She was dependable and very committed. Until the past year when her eyesight started to fail and other health issues came up, she attended regular Church Services as well. She loved to knit (her favourite past-time) and of course, cooking. Her macaroni and cheese was second to none! Bingo was the highlight of her week, socializing was very important to her.
She will always be remembered by Mary Ann (Polly) Forsey; Brothers-in-law: Henry (Alva), Harris (Barbara); Sister-in-laws: Julia, Ellen, Clara, Hazel; Special Nieces and Nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her Husband: Garfield; Parents: Matthew, and Selina; Parents-in-law: Henry and Dorcas Genge; Sister: Dulcie; Brothers: Hubert and Reginald; Special nephew: Howard; Sisters-in-law: Mary Ann, Joanna, Mary Ann (Polly), Marion, Lillian May, Constance; Brothers-in-law: Howard, Wilbert, William, Cosmo, Israel, Reginald, Adolpheus, Ronald, and Ross.
Thank you to the doctors and nurses of the 1st floor of the Curtis Hospital and to everyone who has helped in anyway, we are so appreciative of you all.
The family service will take place on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm. The funeral will be held at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flower’s Cove on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Short officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon Funeral Director.
