Obituary
McNiven
Passed away peacefully at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's on February 16th 2016 Martina (Tina or Tean) McNiven age 89 years. Predeceased by her husband Bill, brothers James, Lou and Frank Samson and sister Josephine White. Left with loving memories are sons Michael (Lee) of Sandringham, NL., Wayne (Joe) of Vancouver , BC., Pat ( Lillian) of Dartmouth, NS., Bill Jr. (Jocelyn) of Mount Pearl ., NL daughters Shirley (Aidan) Beresford of Gander, NL, Helen (Roy) Burton of Sandy Cove, NL , brother Michael (April) Samson of Gander , sisters Bride (Jack) Aylward of Kilbride, NL., Ann (Jim) Baggs of Red Deer, AB., Bessie (Tom) Mason of Gander, NL, grandchildren Craig, Dean, Caiti, Diana, Lalena, Bob, Michelle, Sean, Patricia, William, Tyson, Matthew. Great grandchildren Ella, Claire, Chantelle, Dylan, Hayley, Martina, Andrea, Lulu, Wren, Neveah and Faith. Our Mom will forever be remembered for her generosity to others. Whether it be family or friends she made everyone welcome in her home. There was always homemade bread, a pot of soup, or a cooked dinner. Anyone who knew mom knew her love of Bingo, rip-offs and Benson and Hedges. She had the most wonderful sense of humor. She adored her family and would do anything for them. She was also good at puzzles and I bet she did hundreds. She knit, sewed, baked and loved to sit on her patio day dreaming. How will we ever forget all her ways? We never will. Rested at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral Mass was held Friday February 19th at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Cremation followed. Donations in Martina's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NL or the Lung Association of NL. Arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca