Harrietta (Harriet) Moriarity

Moriarity, Harrietta (Harriet) , Jan 20, 1940 – Apr 29, 2017. It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Harriet, aged 77 years, after a 5 year battle with Dementia.  

Harriet formally from Norman’s Cove-Long Cove, who resided at Honeysuckle Estates in New Harbour and Shagrock Manor in Whiteway.

Predeceased by her parents Alex and Mary-Ellen Vaters, her first husband Arthur Smith (1976) and John (Jack) Moriarity (March 2014), Step-son Jack Jr Moriarity (November 2014), Sisters and Brothers Cyril and Mark Vaters, Gertie Jack, Ethel Mercer, Mary Quilty, Genevieve Vaters, Sisters and Brothers-in-law Nellie Vaters, Phyllis Vaters, Jim Quilty, Bob Mercer, Wallace Squires, Alb Smith, Elsie Burt, Mildred Temple, Ted Smith, Martha Butt, and Lottie Smith.

Leaving to mourn, her only daughter Marie (Derrick McCarthy) (Bellevue), Alisha (Shawn Reid) (Chapel Arm),  her granddaughter who was like her own daughter and Great-Grandmas Girls Taylor and Natalie (who were her treasures), stepchildren Rose, Elizabeth, and David Moriarity and step-daughter-in-law Roseanne Moriarity, and 7 Step-Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren, and their families.  Survived by her loving sisters Elsie Mercer (Whitbourne), Mable Squires (Moncton, NB),  her brothers Graham Vaters (Whitbourne), Gerard (Ivey) Vaters (Whitbourne), Alex Vaters (Stratford, Ontario), Clayton (Marilyn) Vaters (Stratford, Ontario), Walter (Madeline) Vaters (Fogo Island), and Sisters-in-Law Maxine Vaters (Gander), Marion Vaters (Stratford, Ontario), and Brother-in-law Willie Mercer (Stratford, Ontario), and special sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws from her first marriage Lizzie (Harold) Piercey (Norman’s Cove), Madeline Smith (Norman’s Cove), Ron Smith (Norman’s Cove), Ron (Triffie) Smith (Wesleyville), and Noah Smith (Ontario), special Sister-in-law and brothers-in-laws from her second marriage Bride Moriarity (St. John’s), Bern (Carmel)Moriarity (Bay Roberts), and Mick (Betty) Moriarity (Salmonier Line), also loved by so many nieces and nephews and so many dear friends.

We would like to say a very special Thank-you to Dr Ovo & Dr Howse, and all of the Nurses and staff at the Carbonear Hospital, you all were so amazing and you took such great care of Mom for the 7 weeks she was in your care, and we cannot thank-you enough.

Flowers are gratefully accepted and donations may be made to Alisha Reid for the upkeep of the non-denominational graveyard located in Norman’s Cove. 

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne .   Visitation will be held Monday, May 1, 2017…. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 11:00 am 1:00 pm. Funeral will be held for family and friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm from Holloway’s Funeral  Home, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at the Nondenominational Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.