It is with broken hearts that we sadly announce the unexpected but peaceful passing of our beautiful mother, Marcella Crane, age 86 years on Monday, June 19, 2017. Surrounded by her family and much love, she slipped away to rejoin her loving husband and our dad Victor (Jan. 2004). She is predeceased by her grandchildren Billy Squires and Dawne Peddigrew and infant great-grandson Jared Rice, as well as her brothers Walter and Bill Morrissey and her sisters Loretta Brushett and Gertie Veilleux.

Leaving to mourn with precious memories are her six children: Carmel Drover (George); Rosie Cook (Ron); Marlene Marshall (Cec); Harold (Jeannette); Ramona (Gaetan Nolette); Lorraine Ryan (Jim). Forever missing their Nan are nine loving grandchildren: Robby Squires; Jill Rice; Chris, Colin and Blair Marshall; Allison and Lee Crane; Jennifer and Rebecca Ryan. Also nine precious great-grandchildren: Mia Squires; Jesse and Jaxon Rice; Aliyah and Nataya Marshall; McGuire and Graydon Marshall; and Ben Marshall. Sharing her loss as well is her sister, Catherine Hatfield. As well as her many nieces and nephews.

Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff of 7 West at St. Clare's for the kindness and care of our mom over the past few weeks. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or a donation in Mom's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Wednesday, June 21, 6-9 p.m. and Thursday, June 22, 12-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road at 9:30 on Friday, June 23, 2017. Interment to follow at Kilbride Cemetery on Bay Bulls Road.

"A Mother's Love Is A Blessing"