Obituary
PHOEBE HILDA MAY STRICKLAND
September 25, 1932- August 16, 2017


It is with great sadness that the family of the late Phoebe Hilda May Strickland announces her passing on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre at the age of 84. Born in West Point, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Esther (Stone) Strickland. She will be sadly missed by her children, son, Norman (Myrtle) Strickland, Port aux Basques, daughters, May Francis, Port aux Basques, Ruby (Chris) Clare, Halifax, NS, daughters in law, Gladys and Bertha, sister, Violet Taylor, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandson, sisters in laws, Shirley Burgess, Chatham, ON, Elsie(Don) Oram, Thunder Bay, ON, as well a large circle of nieces and nephews and friends. She was predeceased by husband Harold Max, sons, Andrew and James, son in law, Chesley Francis, brothers, Alexander, Sidney, John and Josiah, sisters, Harriet, Elizabeth, Blanche, Frances and Alfreda. The family received family and friends at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service took place on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. from Wesley United Church with Rev. Patricia Ritchie officiating. Interment followed at Wesley United Church Cemetery. Donations in memory of Hilda can be made to charity of one’s choice or to the Wesley United Church. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting ww.fillatre.ca.