Babstock, Martha Turner (nee Handcock) - Passed peacefully away at her home at Birchview Manor, Glovertown, on August 21st 2010, formerly of Happy Adventure, in her 82nd year. Predeceased by parents Norman and Isabelle Handcock of Eastport, and brothers Lewis (Beatrice) and Arthur. Left with loving and abiding memories are her sons James (Maryanne) and Ross (Vivian), Toronto, ON.; twin sister and faithful life-long companion, Catherine Emily "Katie" Babstock, Eastport; sister Annie (Capt. Albert) Piercey, Mount Pearl, brothers Alphaeus (Josephine), Eastport and Gordon (Margaret Rose), Salvage; sister-in-law Gertrude Handcock Trenton, ON; grandchildren Candace, Adam, Jared, Aaron and Tracy (James) McAndrew; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Warren, Jayla, Justin and Cole; nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. The family expresses sincere appreciation to Karen Oram, Pauline Perry and the caregivers of Birchview Manor for their attentive care over ten years and especially for their exceptional friendship, love and tenderness shown to Martha during her final weeks. The funeral service took place at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Happy Adventure, August 25th 2010 with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Eastport. Donations in Martha's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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