Warren, Rita Pearl.

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Rita Pearl Warren ( 1932-2020)

“A Loving Wife and Mother – A Trusted Friend”

Passed peacefully away at the age of 87, in the presence of her children, at Saint Luke’s Home on April 7, 2020,

Rita Pearl Warren ( Nee Smith) of Chapel Arm , NL.

Predeceased by husband Merrill Warren parents James and Janet Smith, in-laws Ernest and Louise Warren, and her siblings Arthur, Wilbur, Phoebe Power (Michael) Janet Power (Andy) and sister-in-law Myrtle Roth (Warren).

Left to mourn with warm and loving memories are her son Ivan Warren (Liz) and daughter Karen Power (Ken) as well as her grandchildren:

Marc Warren (Bernadine)

Dana Warren,

Bradley Power

Luke Power (Chelsea)

Christopher Power (Melissa)

Robert Power

Brian Power

and great grandchildren:

Alex, Hannah, Eli and Francis

Also having treasured memories are her extended family:

Berdina Smith

Mavis Kennedy (Harold dec.) (NS)

Laura Reid ( Harold dec.)

Florence Newhook ( Ellis dec.)

Louis and Alma Warren

Mary and Clarence Smith

Isabel and Sandy Sandoval (US)

Ken and Marie Warren

Ernest and Kathleen Warren

Ed and Linda Warren(ON)

Also left with fond memories are a large number of beloved nieces and nephews and a whole community of friends.

Pearl loved her home, church, and her community.  But her family was most important of all and she delighted in seeing the children as they came along.  Anyone who entered her home was always welcomed and left feeling doubly blessed-they had good company and a full belly!  She always worked hard and was very active in community organizations.  She was a gentle soul, kind and compassionate and was quick to help whenever she was needed.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret that there can be no church service or public burial as we would have liked.  However, please be assured that the family is grateful for all those who knew and loved her because we know that you will keep warm memories of her within your hearts forever.

Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, Chapel Arm, in care of Don Gosse

P.O. Box 151, Chapel Arm, NL. A0B 1L0

To leave a message of condolence or to sign the online guest book please visit hollowaysfuneralhome@eastlink.ca

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61 Comments

  1. So sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing, she will be missed. I can still hear her cheery hello whenever you phoned. You will all have many happy memories.

  4. To Pearl’s family,
    Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences on Pearl’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of Pearl and Merrill visiting our hometown of Monroe for fishing and moose hunting for a number of years. Our hearts break for you all at this most difficult time. Again, please accept our condolences and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    Chester, Helen and Wayne Stone (Marie’s brother and family)

  5. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mom, Grandmother, to all her precious Grand children,Great Grandchildren.She was a wonderful woman and loved very much, May your Memories of her stay in your heart and help you all in your Grief. Rip Mrs Warren forever loved and you will never be forgotten.

  6. We missed dearly miss you Aunt Pearl,we will keep your memories alive.You were beautiful inside and out and always enjoyed our visits at your house.RIP

  7. As a cousin to Pearl I am sad to hear of her death and sad that circumstances prevent us from meeting. May God’s promises comfort and sustain you.. May His steadfast love be your strength and your hope.

  9. With sincere Sympathy for the Loss of your Dear Mother and Grandmother. May God’s grace bring strength comfort, and healing at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom and Dad were exceptional people who will never be forgotten.

    Mundon and Glennis Reid

  10. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of a wonderful Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Wish I could be with you at this time. Please be assured that you are in my thoughts and Prayers at this difficult time.

  11. Dear Ivan, Karen and families. My heart aches for you all and all of us who ever spent any time with Pearl. She was the most genuine, generous loving person. I loved her dearly as a cousin and friend. Pearl and Merrill will always be remember with love. Hugs to all of you.

  12. We’d like to send our deepest sympathy to the family of Pearl, she was truly a kind, loving lady. I’ve known her since I was a young child n always thought she was such a beautiful, kind woman. You were truly blessed to have had her as a mother n grandmother, may your many memories help you through this difficult time .

  13. Ivan and Liz, so sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. I.hope the many happy memories you have will be of comfort to you at this time. Love, Sheila and Jack

  15. My sincere sympathy Ivan, Karen and families. I first met your mom several years ago and found her to be such a warm and generous person. My last visit with her was at Meadow Creek and she was still that wonderful lady I had met so long ago, we visited, looked at photographs and reminisced, such a lovely memory. May God comfort you at this sad time.

  17. Karen so sorry to hear of your moms passing, she had the kindest smile. Condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

  18. A wonderful lady who will be missed dearly. Always so kind and gentle in the church community . She will be missed. Fly with the angels ❤️

  19. To Ivan, Liz, Karen, Ken and families
    We wish to express our sincere condolences to Mrs. Warren’s family and close friends. She was a generous, kind lady who was always so welcoming and friendly. May you find solace in knowing how much she loved you and all the special memories you will hold in your hearts forever.

    Evan and Sharon Whiteway

  20. I am so sorry to hear the passing of Pearl. She was a dear friend of mine for many years. I am so happy I got to see her a few years back when I visited Nfld. My sincere condolences to Karen and all of Pearl’s family. Hugs Ella.

  21. Thinking of you Karen and Ivan and your families! Your Mom has a special place in my heart she will not be forgotten 🙏

  22. Thinking of you Karen and Ivan and your families! Your Mom has a special place in my heart she will not be forgotten 🙏

  23. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Great-Aunt Pearl. I loved our visits with her at Nan Phoebe’s house. She was the sweetest lady and was always smiling. My favourite decoration on our Christmas tree is the elf Aunt Pearl made and gave to Isaac as a baby. We are sending our condolences to her family during this difficult time.

    Lots of love,
    Felicia, Stephen, Isaac and Violet

  24. May treasured memories with the family Ivan and Karen my thoughts are with you in this difficult time Heather

  25. So sorry for your loss. I remember her as a loving caring lady while I was growing up in Chapel Arm. I remember her will. My Condolences to all of he Family. God bless her! RIP

  26. Ivan, Karen and your families: We are deeply saddened by Your Mom’s passing. She was such a beautiful cousin and friend. She would keep me informed on family matters after My Mom passed away. What a joyous reunion in her Earthly home with all the family.May you always treasure the wonderful memories and because of the Covid-19 and no funeral it’s hard not to say Good Bye.RIP Pearl and take care of each other in your grief. God Bless and you will be in my prayers

  29. Pear was a wonderful sweet friend. We shared many chats and laughs over coffee just about every day. Told stories about our families. We solved a lot of the world problems. Pearl was kind and thoughtful to everyone she knew. Pearl so loved her family and was so proud of each and everyone. My Dearest friend may you R.I.P

  30. Our sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of a beautiful person . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

  31. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My husband and I visited your mom and dad just before your dad’s passing. They made us feel very welcome. I have known your parents all my life growing up in Chapel Arm and they were very kind and pleasant to me every time I seen them. Every time I went back home it made me very happy whenever I seen them both. Now they are together again. Blessings to you all.

  32. Saddened to hear of this beautiful soul leaving us she was pure inside and out. We will surely miss her.
    RIP Pearl

  34. So sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Please accept our condolences and sympathy, may she Rest In Peace.

    Gerry and Jillian Beehan

  35. I am very sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her when she lived at Meadow Creek retirement Centre. We bonded over our middle names both being Pearl and after that she always called me Pearl.
    Condolences to all her family and friends. May she fly high with the angel.

  36. Ivan, Karen and families, We are so saddened to hear of Aunt Pearls passing, she was certainly one of the most sincere and loving women in my life, kind and gentle like her sister, she won’t be forgotten, hugs to you all❤️

  37. To the Warren family,
    Thinking of you in the loss of your Mom/Grandmother. I met her when she and my Mom became friends at Meadowcreek. She was a friend to all and seemed to have a special connection with my mom, Abbie. She sat at the next table and never went to her place without a hug or gentle touch on the arm for my Mom. Her smile was contagious! I’m sorry you can’t celebrate her life in numbers as you would like but know she was loved by many and would want her memory to bring you smiles. She will be remembered

  39. So very sad to hear another cousin has left us. Janet was a beautiful caring woman who will be missed but so fondly remembered. We send our love and condolences to all her family.
    Cyril and Doreen

  40. We are so sorry for the loss of your mom, grandmother and geatgrandmother. She was such a lovely lady and always had a smile for everyone . Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during his sad and difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that she lives on in all of you . Big hugs to you all.

  42. Ivan, our sincere condolences to you and Liz on the loss of your mom. It sounds like she lived a very fulfilling life that will leave you with many cherished memories.

  44. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Your mother was a wonderful woman. Our condolences to the entire family.

  45. Pearl was certainly a beautiful lady inside and out. I remember her dedication to the Church and playing the organ. I can’t remember being there when Meryl and Pearl were not.
    Sorry for your lost Ivan and Karen.
    Your friend always

    Wayne Smith

  46. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Ivan. Our condolences to you, Liz, and all you family. Hope we might be able to see you sometime this summer, but with the way things are now, who knows? Take care or yourselves. Sending hugs.

  47. So very sad to loose another cousin. Pearl was a beautiful person and we always enjoyed every opportunity we had to chat. She gave so much and will be fondly remembered.
    Our love and sincere condolences to her family.
    Cyril and Doreen

  48. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. We loved seeing Aunt Pearl. She was always so happy, smiling and so good to our mother Phoebe.
    Sendings Lots of love.
    Jim and Brenda

  50. In life we are privileged to have family or friends that are beautiful people inside and out! Aunt Pearl is one of those very special people! Kind, generous and beautiful!

    Rest In Peace Aunt Pearl!
    Mavis Scott Bradley and Rachel!xxoo

  51. We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  52. So sorry to hear aunt Pearl is gone. I have so many great memories of her and uncle Merrill. They both had such large loving hearts. They will always have a special place in my heart. May god give you strength to stay strong threw this terrible loss you are experiencing.
    Love you guys may god bless

  54. Ivan and family, so very sorry to learn of your precious Mom’s passing. Our sincerest condolences are sent to you all at this most difficult time.

  59. So sad to hear of your loss. Too bad that we will not be having the usual funeral and celebration of her life at the church that she so dearly loved, and with the family and community that loved her. We will carry in our hearts the welcome that Pearl and Merrill gave us in the years at Christmas time when we had the opportunity to visit for a traditional “sociable”.
    Ern(“ie”) and Kay Warren
    Clarenville

  60. Most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you on the passing of a very special person. She exemplified goodness; and her caring and loving personality shone through in every conversation with her. She will always hold a special place in our hearts and I am sure that even though she will be missed sorely by all of you, the memories will lighten your days ahead. Hugs…

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