Obituary of Bridget Frances 'Bride' Thomey

THOMEY, Bridget Frances 'Bride' - Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park Nursing Home, St. John's on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Bride Thomey of St. John's; formerly Harbour Grace, age 84 years, less a day. Bride spent the first fifty-four years of her life in Harbour Grace raising a family and growing a number of successful businesses. She often spoke fondly of the people and her experiences there. She moved to St. John's where she worked and volunteered with various organizations such as the Grace Hospital and Waterford Hospital Auxiliaries. Bride loved to travel, spend time in her garden, play cards and enjoyed the company of her many feline friends, especially Sandy and Smokey. Most of all, she loved the joy of children, the pleasures of friendship and the time spent with family and all the many people who loved her. She is predeceased by husband: William 'Bill'; long term loving companion: Art Fitzgerald; parents: John and Elizabeth Haire; brothers: Gerald and Edward and members of the Thomey family. Leaving to mourn, children: Janet (Philip) Short with whom she resided in St. John's, Bill (Bette), Chestermere, AB and Maureen (Jim) Thistle, Fort McMurray, AB; seven grandchildren: Jaclyn (Rob), Dan (Melissa), Bill (Anna), James, Greg, Shawn and Stephen (Norma); four great-grandchildren: Cherish, Amelia, Isla and Alyssa; two brothers: John (Dorothy) Haire, Maple Ridge, BC and Leo (Florence) Haire, Red Deer, AB; two sisters: Mary Picco (Pat, deceased), Paradise and Irene Gear, Nanimo, BC; sister-in-law: Marie Haire, Ontario; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, Hamilton Avenue, St. John's on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Then resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Harbour Grace on Friday, Sept 19 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Saturday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Riverhead, Harbour Grace. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace beside her husband, Bill. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be to the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thank you to the staff of 3 West at Chancellor Park for the compassionate care of our mother.