It is with broken hearts we, the friends and family of Harvey Branton, announce his passing on December 31, 2024, at age 70. Predeceased by his parents, Caleb and Sarah Branton, his brothers, Ray, Doug and Eldridge Branton, and his sisters Viola Colbourne and Irene Boynton as well as his sister-in-law Doreen Branton. His brothers-in-law Ern Colbourne, Charlie Russel and John Antle and his mother-in-law Elsie Antle.
Leaving to mourn is his loving and devoted wife Pauline, his three stepsons Donny (Lisa) Jarvis of Corner Brook, Christopher (Pam) Jarvis of BC and Chad (Nikki) Jarvis of Texas. His twelve grandchildren who he adored: Gabby, Nathan, Carter, Jillian, Tyson Harvey, Donny, Amelia, Riley, Ava, Jack, Luke and Levi. His sister Florence (Brendan) Lynch and his brothers Eric (Jocelyn) and Leslie. His sisters-in-law Grace Branton, Marilyn Branton, Laura Antle, Joanne Antle, Gail (Harry) Edwards, Brenda Antle and the extended Antle family. His brothers-in-law Bob Boynton and Ed (Valerie) Antle. Many nephews and nieces that he loved dearly. His special nephews Paul Colbourne, Warren (Rhoda) Branton and Glen (Juanita) Branton and their daughter, Dr. Sarah Branton, whom he was so very proud of. His special nieces: Susan Nicholl and all of Doug’s girls : Sharon, Gail, Denise and Patsy. Many cousins including the Wally and Bowen families in the U.S.
Many, many friends including Gudren and Dave Williams and all of the Williams family of St John’s who he was very close to.
Special thanks to his caregiver and friend, Janice (Gord) Lutz, whom he adored. And to his longtime family doctor, Dr. Randy Smith. To the Kidney and Cardiology Team and Eastern Health Palliative Care Unit, especially Nurse Derek Tucker.
Harvey was a journeyman and electrician, by trade, and a proud member of Local 2330. He had a heart of gold and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a servant of God all of his life. He said, “God bless you” to everyone and he was a man of integrity. He had the gift of putting everyone that he met at ease.
He will be waking at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue in St John’s, on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The wakes will be held from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
He will then return to his beloved home, Thornlea, to Faith United Church where he will wake on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 1-4pm and 7-9pm.
The funeral service will be held at Faith United Church, in Thornlea, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to his hometown church, Faith United Church in Thornlea, or the church that he attended while living in St John’s, The Crossing Church at 314 Topsail Road. Or help a needy family. Or give someone a hug.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” ~Matthew 5:8
