Mavis Jean Suley 1930 – 2018
On August 23, 2018 , our loss became Heaven’s gain on August 23, 2018 when our precious Mother, Mavis Jean (Smith) Suley, aged 88 years, passed away at Carbonear Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband George Suley, her son, Calvin George Suley, her sister Shirley Sheppard (Harvey), brothers- G. Randell Smith(Hilda), Harold Smith (Alma), and Arthur (Ted) Smith, and her parents Arthur and Daisy Smith.; brothers-in-law Joseph Suley (Isabel), Gordon Suley & Arthur Suley (Margaret).
Left with fond and loving memories are her three daughters Sandra Russell (Dereck), Marilyn Rees (Irwin); Rhonda Fowler (Calvin) and son Terrance Suley (Faith); six grandchildren Craig Russell (Trudy), Stephen Russell (Sarah), Gillian Suley (Andy), Terry Suley, Christopher Suley & Ryan Fowler. Seven great-grandchildren – Alex, Noelle. Emma, Leah, Ethan, Blake & Carly; also her brothers Kevin Smith(Bernice), Albert Smith( Doreen); and Robert Smith (Joan) and one sister-in-law Margaret (Peggy) Smith, and sister-in-law, Shirley Hollett. plus large circle of nieces, nephews, her church family and many friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, 33A Cabot Ave. Whitbourne, Visitation on Friday 7-9pm. Saturday 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A celebration of her life will be held at Trinity United Church Sunday at 2pm, with internment to follow in the Whitbourne United Church Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to her beloved church—Trinity United or to the Whitbourne Cemetery Fund. No Flowers by request.
Mavis Jean Suley
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A kind ,concerate ,lady. Known to all by Aunt Mavis,,We worked together and never ever had a cross word,. Always in a good mood and made us laugh when we would become stressed,.
Everyone loved her. Always the same,and whenever
We’d meet it was like we had seen each other yesterday,
Heart felt sympathy’s to her family …Marg Scott
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A kind ,concerate ,lady. Known to all by Aunt Mavis,,We worked together and never ever had a cross word,. Always in a good mood and made us laugh when we would become stressed,.
Everyone loved her. Always the same,and whenever
We’d meet it was like we had seen each other yesterday,
Heart felt sympathy’s to her family …Marg Scott
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Sending my sympathies to Sandra, Marilyn, Rhonda and Terry and their families and extended family. Aunt Mavis was a kind and funny person and loved by all. I’ll miss you. I remember as a little girl how nice you were and treated everyone the same. God Bless.
Never easy to lose a love one but when the time is right god looks out to these Precious souls
Prayers and hugs to all the family
Sandra, Marilyn and family members, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing, we sure will miss her at our Church meetings, beautiful lady. Our prayers are with all of you. May she Rest In Peace!
Rhonda and family, I am sorry to hear about your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Thank you Dennis . She will be greatly missed.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Keeping you all in our prayers. God Bless.
Mrs. Suley is very present in my memory. She was a true example of love and strength! Her faith was tested but she never strayed, she always wore a smile. I had many conversations with Mrs. Suley growing up, she was very kind and caring towards me. Mrs. Mavis Suley you will be missed but I know you’ll watch over us all. To all your family and friends left to morn I hope you find your peace and way through Mavis’s legacy.
God bless,
Kelly Winsor Martens
To Sandra, Marilyn, Rhonda, Terry and Families Our deepest Sympathies in the loss of your Mom. We have such fond memories of her.
Marilyn
Sincere Sympathies to you Irwin and Your Entire Family on the Passing of your Beloved Mother.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bob
A MOTHER’S LOVE IS A BLESSING.
Thinking of all the family during this time, and wishing the many precious memories of days spent with her give you much comfort.
To the Smith and Suley families, so sorry to hear of Mavis’ passing. I always looked forward to our yearly visits to Markland/Whitbourne and spending time with our extended family there. Mavis was always welcoming, kind, and gentle. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Take care.
My thoughts and prayers are will you all in this time of sorrow. May God Bless you.
To the Suley and Smith Families;
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathies on the death of Mavis. I have many fond memories growing in Whitbourne of our visits as teenagers to the Snack Bar and the warm and humorous greetings that Mavis always had for us. She would always tell me that she was my “Auntie Mavis” and that I had to be on my best behaviour!!
Cherish all the good memories that she leaves for all of you.
Our prayers and best wishes go to you all.
Wayne and Anita Noseworthy and family.
On behalf of Barb and me,we extend our sincere condolences to the Suley family. As I look back to those years ago when I was young, and think about with fond memories of the times I spent in Suley’s Snack bar. Thank you Mavis,may you rest in peace!
Gerald Hutchings
I am so saddened to hear of Mavis’ s passing.
Please accept my sincere condolences . She was such a positive presence throughout my teenage years and was always there for me whenever we lost a family member. thank You Mavis. You won’t be forgotten.
Linda
To Kevin and Smith family also Suley family. Very sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing.I have known Mavis for a long time and always found her to be a very pleasant and friendly person. My deepest sympathy. RIP Mavis
Suley Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Your Mom touched so many of us growing up in Whitbourne. God Bless her and all of you.
Sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing. Unable to attend funeral service due to illness. God bless.
Sandra, Marilyn, Rhonda and Terry; I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.