Obituary of Lydia Mary King
It is with great sadness that the family of Lydia Mary King of Marystown announces her passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center December 19th at the age of 71 years.
Leaving to mourn with loving and precious memories husband Elam King, US Memorial Hospital, St. Lawrence; sons John of St. John's and Rick (Mercedes) of Marystown; daughters Cindy Murphy (Ted) of AB, Alice Francis of Marystown and Ruth Platts (Martin) of BC; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters Theresa Pike (Randell) and Elizabeth Nolan; brother Ignatius Mitchell plus a large circle of other family and friends.
Predeceased by son Todd, grandson Michael, parents Elizabeth and Cornelious Mitchell, great grandson Bentley; sisters Mary Slaunwhite, Christina Vaters and Annie Tobin; brother William Mitchell and niece Yvonne.
Father Clem Flaherty officiated Funeral Mass from Sacred Heart RC Church, Marystown Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 with inurnment following at a later date.
In keeping with her wishes cremation will take place.
Pall Bearers were Rick Francis, Joshua Barry, Learo Inkpen, Nathan Curnew, Thomas Ryan, William Tobin.
Cross Bearer was Mackenzie Tobin.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. " Because We Care."