Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Eli Stringer of Clarenville, aged 78 years. Predeceased by grandson Rodney; parents John and Agnes; two sisters and one brother. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Marie of 52 years; children Darlene (Ed), Colene (Jeff), Darrell (Brenda), Avalon (Ethel), Shirley (Tony), Lori (Todd) and Danielle (Robert); 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister Virtue Drodge; and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service took place on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Memorial United Church, Clarenville with interment at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery. In his memory donations may be made to Daffodil Place, St. John’s.