Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at age 88. Predeceased by parents Amelia and Stephen Morris (of Lower Island Cove), brother John, and sisters Sue, Jane, Carrie and Ann. Minnie was also predeceased by her husband of 63 years, William "Bill" Clarke (May 2013). Mom will be lovingly remembered by her sons Leonard and David (Doris Walsh), daughters Doreen (Greg) Stokes and Pamela (Hugh) Turpin, grandchildren Allison, Stephanie (Richard Trahan), Lesley Anne and William Stokes, Stephen and Amelia Turpin and Jennifer Clarke, along with great-grandchildren Clarke and Eva Trahan. Also, leaving to mourn brother Harold (Flora), sister Marjorie MacDonald, brother in law Leonard (Doris) Clarke, Don Harvey, and her many beloved nieces and nephews. Minnie was a happy, intelligent and loving woman. She worked for the Royal Bank of Canada in Montreal and later in St. John's and had many fond memories of her time spent there. While in Montreal she met her husband Bill and together they returned to Newfoundland to marry and start a family on Bell Island. They later retired to St. John's while maintaining Minnie's family home in Lower Island Cove, a favorite place for them. Minnie was devoted to her family and wrote countless letters to those "living away". Minnie was a thoughtful listener, an exceptional baker and an excellent storyteller. She was the source of incredible joy and happiness to her family and friends. Our only solace at this time is that she is reunited with her Bill. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held, Friday, January 16, 2015 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. from Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Inurnment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Jackson United Church, Bell Island or a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.carnells.com

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