St. David's, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Phoebe Phyllis Alley (nee Strickland) of St. David's announce her passing on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 79 years. She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her husband of 57 years George, her sons Dennis (Jenny) and Floyd (Alana), her only grandchild Christopher, and step grandchildren Colleen, Gregory, and Travis. She also leaves to mourn her brother James Strickland and his wife Margaret of Stephenville Crossing, sisters in-law Angela Cross and Agnes (Carl) Chaffey, brother in-law Billy (Betty) Alley of St. David's, as well as her home care workers Dale Madore and Marilyn Brake and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Maude and William Strickland and her sister Meda Ivany. Phoebe was well known in her community for her service as a lay minister in church and as a member of both the AWC and L.O.B.A Lodge. She loved to knit, play cards, and participate in the ladies dart league. She was devoted to her family and helped anyone she thought needed it, always putting others before herself. Visitation will take place Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, June 2nd from 2-4 & 7-9 at St. Michael and All Angels Church, St. David's, NL. The family will be receiving friends for prayers Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael and All Angels Church in St. David's with Rev. Terry Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the Anglican Cemetery, St. David's. Flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made in Phoebe's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To sign the family guest book or make a memorial donation please visit our website at www.fillatre.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.