April 6, 1956 - November 2, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Jock Genge announce his passing on November 2, 2024, at the age of 68 years.
Jock passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony, NL with his beloved wife of 40 years, Dale, at his side.
Jock grew up in Deadman's Cove but moved to Labrador City at the age of 18 where he began building his life. He worked for 30 years as an electrician with the Iron Ore Company of Canada and spent many years as an active Canadian Ranger.
Jock spent his time in Labrador City raising his family. A lover of all things outdoors, he enjoyed boating, skidooing, hunting and scuba diving, but his favourite was a night at the cabin with good company and a game of cards.
Leaving to mourn are his wife Dale (nee Gould), his daughter Danielle (Jesse), son Christopher (Kerri-Lynn), grandchildren Karlee, Hannah, Isaac & Alyssa, sisters Joy (Mike) & Una, mother-in-law Bridget Gould, brothers-in-law Oz (Mary Alice) & Dean, sisters-in-law Sandra (Bruce), Ivy & Mona (Gerald), nieces & nephews, and a large group of extended family & friends.
Predeceased by his parents Rendell & Mabel (nee Chambers), brother Floyd, father-in- law Isaac, brothers-in-law Harvey, Maxwell, Ike (Poi), & Melvin Coates.
Jock will forever be remembered as a man with a big heart, contagious laughter and a smile that could brighten any room.
A celebration of life will take place at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to take place at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.