Obituary of Pauline (Farrell) Zbitnew

May 22, 1943 - July 13, 2016 Called by God to join him in heaven on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, Pauline Zbitnew (nee Farrell) of Barrie, Ontario; formerly of Harbour Grace, age 73 years. She departed very peacefully while in the presence of her family at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario. She was a loving and devoted wife of Larry who predeceased her. Also predeceased by her brothers, Steve, Kevin and William Farrell, and sister, Carmel Farrell. Beloved mom of daughter, Christine McSorley and husband Ed, and son, Ken Semkin and wife Nancy. Proud grandmother of Kate McConville, Jake McConville, Autumn Semkin and Calleigh Semkin. She is also survived by brothers, Ben (Catherine) Farrell and Mike (Marilyn) Farrell; sisters, Agnes Bishop and Lorraine Hiscock, and numerous relatives across Canada. Her first love was her family but close behind was her love of Newfoundland, always referred to as Home. Her love of all around her and her infectious smile will be greatly missed in this world but will be a welcome addition in Heaven. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace on Monday, July 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Riverhead, Harbour Grace. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace. As an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 47 Squire Bakers Lane, Markham, ON, L3P 3G8 or to donate online, visit cpff.ca.