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Emma (nee O'Quinn) and Ingram Frederick Crocker

Emma (nee O'Quinn) and Ingram Frederick Crocker

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Emma (nee O’Quinn)
February 13, 1932 – September 28, 2018
Ingram Frederick
September 30, 1927 – October 14, 2018
Emma; entered the world in a small settlement called South Branch, Codroy Valley NL, a place where her children enjoyed years of wonderful people and experiences. She spent her childhood there and talked of the pleasures of farming, fishing, chasing the farm animals and her favorite pastime of picking berries. Partridge berries and raspberries’ being her favourite. In her early teens, she moved to Curling / Corner Brook. She continued with her education and fell in love with a guy named Ingram. Emma married and started her family at an early age and became a devoted housewife. Emma loved entertaining, cooking, baking, games night (120), her involvement at the church Women’s Auxiliary and swimming. After her children grew and moved on she was excited to get a job at the Western Memorial Hospital and get her drivers’ license.

The world lost a big heart and Heaven gained a beautiful soul, Emma (nee O’Quinn) Crocker of 86 years who passed away at the WMRH Palliative and End of Life Care Unit. Rest my angel be at peace and let your soul fly free. Emma left to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of (70 years) Ingram who then passed on October 14, 2018; sons: Andrew (Julia), Brooks, Ab, Lawrence (Gail), Edmonton, Ab, Gary (Judy), Stettler, Ab, Edward (Debbie) Dartmouth, NS; Daughter: Jocelyn Gardner (Darryl), Corner Brook; her step-son (ice cream buddy) Arthur (Roslyn) Bennett, Corner Brook; grandchildren: Andrew, Dana, Deanna, Anita, Treena, Jason, Justin, Edward, Megan, Adam, Sarah, Hayley, Natasha and Elizabeth-Ann, 25 great-grandchildren 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 brothers: James O’Quinn, Windsor, Ont. and Alphonso (Patricia) O’Quinn, Oshawa, Ont.; 4 sisters: Regina (Stanley-deceased) Brake, Corner Brook, Joan (Gordon-deceased) Galpin, Windsor, Ont., Theresa (Andrew-deceased) Doxtator, Windsor, Ont. and Ann (Sandy) Dunphy, Scarborough, Ont.; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by infant son, daughter Anita Drusilla, son Paul, her parents Ralph and Mary O’Quinn, brothers; Joseph (Ruth Ann) O’Quinn and Peter (deceased) (Pauline) O’Quinn and sister Margaret (Daniel-deceased) O’Keefe.

Ingram; entered the world in a small fishing village of Trout River NL. He spent his free time hunting and fishing with his father and at the age of 14 started working as a labourer on the docks in Corner Brook. He eventually worked at Bowater Pulp and Paper Mill as a paper maker and machine operator until retirement. Ingram worked his off time at the White House in Corner Brook chaperoning dances where it is believed he met his wife Emma. Ingram was a strong believer of hard work and provider of his family. He had many enjoyable moments teaching his boys to hunt and fish from the cabin on the South Branch River.

Ingram of 91 years passed away peacefully at WMRH 4th floor North LTC. Predeceased by his loving wife Emma of (70 years) on September 28, 2018. Together in eternal life! Ingram leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; sons: Arthur (Roslyn) Bennett, Corner Brook, Andrew (Julia), Gary (Judy), Lawrence (Gail), all in Alberta and Edward (Debbie), NS; Jocelyn (Darryl) Gardner, Corner Brook; grandchildren: Natasha, Elizabeth-Ann, Andrew, Dana, Deanna, Anita, Treena, Jason, Justin, Edward, Megan, Adam, Sarah, Hayley, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; sister: Marilyn (Elis deceased) Avery; brother: David (Sheila) Crocker; plus a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents: Andrew and Laura Crocker; infant son (unnamed), daughter Anita Drusilla, son: Paul; brothers: Leonard (Margaret), Jake (Theresa), Aubrey; and sister: Vernetta (Douglas) McKenna.

Cremation and burial has taken place.

Special heart filled and loving thank you to the Medical Providers, Care Givers and Staff of Bay Shore Estates, Irishtown Summerside, NL and Western Memorial Hospital (Palliative and End of Life Care Unit) and Long Term Care Centre 4th Floor north for their very, very, loving and compassionate care.

In remembrance, you can make a donation to your favourite cause.

 

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