Obituary of Frank James Fleming

Passed peacefully away at Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavillion, Carbonear on Monday, May 5, 2025, Frank James Fleming of Harbour Grace, age 84 years.

Pre-deceased by parents: Francis and Margaret Fleming; his loving wife of 54 years, Justina Fleming (nee: Lawlor); sister Marie Sullivan.

Leaving to mourn, son: Liam (Janelle Mclnnis); daughter: Tara (Frank) Poce; grandchildren: Seamus and Elliot Fleming, Sam and Max Poce; sister: Margaret Fleming; also a wide circle of nephews, nieces, brothers and sisters-in-law, family and friends.

Frank was a quiet man, who valued his family. He worked in telecommunications for over 30 years, with CN and Bell Aliant, in Churchill Falls and Labrador City. He was a patient man, who lived for his family and enjoyed farming.  He retired from Labrador West to Harbour Grace. He could be found most days tending to the farm that had been in his family for generations. He was an avid hockey player and played for the championship winning Cee Bees. He continued his love of hockey through coaching minor hockey in Labrador West. He was also involved with the Boy Scouts and was instrumental in founding the first Labrador West chapter of the Beavers. 

The family would like to thank the staff of the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavillion, long-term care facility in Carbonear.

Visitation at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace on Wednesday, May 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 

Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Riverhead, Harbour Grace.

Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Society of NL, 835 Topsail Road Unit 107, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 3J6 or a charity of one's choice.