Obituary of Georgina Strickland

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Georgina Strickland who passed away on Saturday October 19, 2024 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre at the age of 84 years.

 

Leaving to mourn with precious and loving memories sons Sandy (Frances) of Lewin’s Cove, David of Ontario; Dorothy Davis (David) of Ontario, Phyllis Cotterhill (Ken) of Alberta; sister Gwen Hollett of Epworth; 4 grandchildren Jamie (Gina), Jennifer, Amanda, Daniel; 8 great-grandchildren Dana, Alex, Liam, Jayden, Jessica, Jaxon, Morgan, Greyson; homecare workers Alvina Noseworthy, Bertha Withers, Linda White also a large circle of other family and friends.

 

Predeceased by husband Harvey, siblings Rebecca Foote, Oliver Parsons, Viola Hollett, Whelman Parsons, Dorothy Porter, John Lou Parsons, Jessie Stone.

 

Mom’s Life

 

Born to June 18, 1940 to James & Lillian Parsons. She was working in Argentia and met the love of her life Harvey. They were married December 9, 1958, she has 4 children Dorothy, Phyllis, Sandy & David, 4 grandchildren Jamie (Gina), Jennifer, Amanda, Daniel and 8 great-grandchildren Dana, Alex, Liam, Jayden, Jessica, Jaxon, Morgan, Greyson whom she cherished. She dedicated most of her life as a caregiver and mother. She and Harvey spend many years at their cabin up in Fresh pond making lots of beautiful memories. There was always food to share and she was an amazing cook. She loved to fish in her little dory and she had a passion for quilting, sewing and hooking mats.

Unfortunately she lost her husband Harvey to dementia December 1, 2015 and now she is gone to be with him. Forever loved and missed.

 

Family will be receiving friends at Serenity Funeral Home Burin on Monday October 21. 2024 from 10AM-2PM and 4PM-9PM.

 

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 11AM from Serenity Chapel, Burin with interment following at Hope United Cemetery, Lewin’s Cove.

 

Donations in Georgina’s memory may be made to the Burin area food pantry email transfer to burinareafoodpantry@gmail.com

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin We listen, we learn, we walk with you.”

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