It is with great sadness that the family of Della Margaret Genge announces her passing on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Della passed peacefully away at home in Anchor Point, surrounded by her loving family. She was 55 years young. Della was widely known for her beautiful smile and caring nature. She loved her family and grandchildren and was greatly involved in family life. She was creative and very humble about her artistic ability. She leaves to mourn with cherished memories her mother Margaret Purchase; husband Israel Genge; children Christen (Kim), Jonathan (Jessica), and Tiffany (Tad); grandchildren Adrian, Katie, Jaxon, and Chace; brother Lorne Purchase (Cory Mowbray); sisters Gaye (Baxter Allen), Kim (Rayfield Genge), Martha (Mark Doubleday), and Ada (Marvin Applin); sisters-in-law Palma (Dean Genge), Beatrice (Whyman Gaulton), Sadie (Winston Hopkins) as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and a large circle of extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Lloyd Purchase (Corner Brook). Visitation took place at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anchor Point from where the funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed in St. Matthew’s Cemetery. Flowers by Floral Creations by Nyiesha. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director. “When there was but one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. “