Obituary
Penwell, Martha.
Age 83 of Gander, Newfoundland
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear Mom, Martha Penwell of Gander, on Sunday, September 13, 2015 while attending Mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, her favourite place. She was born on the family farm in Foot Cape, Inverness, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to Bessie and Francis MacIntyre on August 24th, 1932. In 1955, Mom married the love of her life, Edward Penwell of Grand Bank, NL. She was tragically widowed in 1967 and left to raise their 6 young children. This was, without a doubt, her greatest accomplishment which brought her years of happiness and joy. Mom was known for her devout faith, compassion, kindness, grace, positive attitude, vibrant personality and beautiful smile and was always ready for a cup of tea and a chat. She was a Mother to more than just her own children and would be the first to help a person in need. She will be forever loved and missed by her children Lynn (Neil) Simms, Jim (Denise), Sandra (Bob) Smith, Cyndi (Darrell Janes), Joanne and Kathy (Jeff) Adey and by her precious grandchildren who adored their Nana: Victoria, Nathan and Joshua Simms; Edward, William and Richard Penwell; Derek and Kara Smith; Stephanie and Noah Adey. Sadly missed by her baby sister Theresa Fyfe (Windsor, ON) and her twin sister Maisie MacLellan (Waltham, MA, USA). Donations in her memory to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Parish. Rested at Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral Mass and celebration of Mom's life tool place on Friday, September 18th at 2:00 from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca Arrangements entrusted though Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander - Carmanville