It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the matriarch of the Temple family, a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Martha Doris (Dos) Temple (December 5th, 1937) who passed peacefully away at her home on Thursday, April 21st at 4:10 am. surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Matilda Newhook, parents-in-law, Arthur and Dorcas Temple, son-in-law Kevin, brothers-in-law Levi, Cyril, and Jacob, and sisters-in-law Judy, Julie, and Pearl.
Lovingly remembered and forever missed by her husband and best friend of 68 years, Clement Temple; her eight loving children, Christine, Robert (Velma), Janice, Lois (Rick), Judy (Keith), Roger (Cathy), Wesley (Wanda), and Jody (Nora); her 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, her two brothers, Wesley (Rosland) Newhook and Alf Newhook, sister in laws Marion White and Elsie Temple, as well as a large number of relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank her amazing homecare workers Joanne Smith and Jacqui Crittenden, who quickly became part of our family. We would also like to send a special thanks to Robyn from Eastern Health for all of her support.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12pm at Holloways Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Immediately following, a celebration of her life will be held at Norman’s Cove Community Centre beginning at 2pm and is open for all family and friends to attend.
She is leaving her family deeply saddened with a void that can never be filled.
Our sincere condolences to all the family/families. We have many fond memories of Dos and her family. God bless you all at this time and in the days to come.
Cyril and Doreen
My great grand mother was a awesome great grandmother I will miss her
Dear nan temple
Jaxon piercey
Our condolences to the Family,May Dos rest in Peace.Winnie and Bill
Our Sympathies to Clem and all his Family.RIP Dos
I will miss my great nan temple she loved reading , playing cards and etc she was a awesome great nan and she will certainly be missed R.i.p
So sorry for your loss. She was a great friend.. We had many good times.
Our sincere Condolences to
Uncle Clem and the family .
Hoping you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you have of Aunt Dos .
We are so sorry for your loss , sending Prayers and Hugs to all , God Bless .
So saddened to hear of Dos’s passing. A dear person who will certainly be missed. Our sincere condolences to all of her wonderful family. May she R.I.P. Hugs to all of you!
Uncle Clem and family,we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Doris’s passing.Our thought and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear of your sweet mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person who loved having fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs
Sorry to hear of Dos passing she certainly was a great woman. Send my condolences to all the family
Condolences to her family Dos and Clem were the best of friends to my mom and Jack played many games of cards together went to the festival on the beach together ,she will be missed by all we loved her dearly RIP Dos and hugs to the family.
Clem and family. Sorry to learn of Doris’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolenses.
So sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers, God bless.
Love Gladys Newhook and Family
Our condolences on the passing of your loved one .may she rest in peace.
Clem and family , so sorry to hear of Dos’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May happy memories keep you smiling at this difficult time, she was a kind and loving friend to all who knew her .
Rip Dos
Carol White
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Great thoughts and memories of Dos when myself and Dale lived in Norman’s Cove. Forever remembered. Deepest sympathy.
Mike
Condolences to Clem and all the family..Dos was a close friend of my parents, Mildred and Ted and have great memories of them all together…hugs to all..
To Chris and family,
Your mom was a force of nature xx a strong but gentle lady who made me smile every time we met. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mom with all of us.