Mary Pope Bragg
April 29, 1923 – April 23, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary P Bragg (nee Dyke) announces her passing on Wednesday April 23, at Western Memorial Hospital at the age of 90 years. Born at Greenspond, Bonavista Bay Mary was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rita Dyke. She was also predeceased by her husband George Bragg in 2006, grandson Frankie George Matthews, sisters; Ida Peyton, Patience Cross, Barbara Anstey, Lorraine Elliott, brother Marshall Dyke, brother in laws; Bernard Prosser, Christopher Bragg, William Bragg, Elwood Turner, George Osmond, John Peyton, Tom Beaton, Edgar Elliott, Earl Anstey, sister in laws; Mildred Bragg, Esther Bragg, and a large circle of nieces, and nephews. She leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories her children; Sharon (Albert) White, Carolann (Frank) Matthews, Roberta (Dave) Savory, Lloyd (Janice) Bragg all of Port aux Basques, Donna (Kenny) Munden Burnt Islands, Richard Bragg (Paulette) Port aux Basques. She will forever remain in the hearts of her 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her sister Rita Beaton Norris Arm South NL, brothers; Ambrose (Pat) Dyke Norris Arm North NL, Albert (Geraldine) Dyke Cambridge ON. Sister in laws; Dallas Turner Handover Massachusetts USA, Dorothy Prosser, Shirley Osmond, Marilyn Bragg (William Osmond) all of Port aux Basques and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many friends. Mary loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was an avid card player and would play a hand of cards any time there was a card game on the go. She was a treasure to us all, and we were blessed to have her in our lives. To know her was to love her. Visitation took place on Thursday from 7-9 PM and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at East Haven Funeral Home. The funeral service took place on Saturday April 26, 11 AM at St. James Anglican Church, Channel officiated by Rev. Canon Dawn Barrett. In keeping with Mary’s wishes cremation followed and the interment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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