December 22, 1924 - October 2, 2011. It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Charlie Brophy (formerly of Fermeuse) announce his passing at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family in his 87th year. Predeceased by his children, Pearl, Mark and Margaret, his parents Thomas and Elizabeth, his sisters Annie, Theresa and Anne, brothers Patrick, Edward, Kevin and Tony, sisters-in-law, Clara and Georgina and brother-in-law George Walsh. Leaving to mourn, his wife of 56 years and the love of his life, Catherine (Quinlan), his children Gerard (Donna), Edmund, Karen (David Baker), Charlene (Edmund Slaney), Brian (Joanne), and Tom (Daisy), his grandchildren Scott (Andrea) and Kayla Brophy and Christopher Crockwell, Krista, Jillian, Meaghan, Ryan and Patrick Slaney, Mark, Laura and Kate Brophy and Madison and Hailey Brophy; brother James and sister Marcella Walsh, sisters-in-law Mary (in Boston), Rita and Mary (in Fermeuse). A wide circle of loving nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, as well as many, many friends and acquaintances. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home on LeMarchant Road, St. John’s from 4 – 9 p.m. on Monday, October 3rd and 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4th. Funeral Mass from Corpus Christi Church on Waterford Bridge Road on Wednesday, October 5th at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. In consideration of his great love of reading, donations may be made to any Newfoundland public library of your choosing. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.cauls.ca He was a special man who touched the lives of many people with his great sense of humor, and his unending devotion to his family and friends.
Easily remembered and never forgotten