LOCKE
Willis
Corner Brook, NL
Sept. 2, 1937 - May 30, 2015
It is with great sorrow that the family of Willis Locke announce his passing at Western Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He will be reunited with his best friend and wife of 50 years, Rebecca, who passed away October 5, 2010. Leaving to mourn his heartbroken children Willis Jr. (Angeline), James (Darlene), Thelma Brake (Roland), Terrance (Irene), Anne-Marie Decker (Wallace) and Reg (Pauline). He was a wonderful grandfather to Gavin Doyle, Tonya Layden, Jeremy Locke, Jennifer Wells, Carl Brake, Patricia Cooper, Stephanie Peddle, Steven Brake and Tiffany Locke. "Big Poppy" will be missed by his great-grandchildren Hailey, Alyssa, Nathan, Faith, Austin, Cody, Coulton, Clayton, Kirsten, Jada, Jordan and Emma. Willis will also be missed by his sisters Annie Gillingham (Jack) and Marie Anderson (Willie). Willis was predeceased by his parents Mary Jane and Chesley Locke, his brother James Locke and his great-granddaughter Courtney. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. from The Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetic Association. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca.