TUCK, Edna Frances (nee Adams) – Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Mrs. Edna F. Tuck of Clarke's Beach, formerly Shoal Harbour, aged 93 years. Predeceased by husband Boyd, parents Alonzo and Henrietta Adams, Milton, Trinity Bay, sister Marjorie (Glen) Lyttle, Kingston, Ontario, brother Leslie (Margaret) Adams, Vancouver. Leaving with happy memories: daughter Pauline (Eldon) Snow, Clarke’s Beach (formerly Labrador City); son Warren (Ann) Tuck, Parson’s Pond, (formerly Labrador City); sister Loreen (Ralph) Haldemby, Guelph, Ontario; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Brian (Melvina) Snow and their children, Christie and Christopher, Labrador City, Lynn Ann (Chris) Dunn and their children, Trevor and Matthew, Ottawa, Paul Snow, Calgary, Florence (Bill) Ireland and their son, Adam, Seal Cove, CBS, Gerry (Lil) Tuck and their children, Sheena, Leah, and Hailey, Holyrood, Robert (Heather) Tuck, St John’s
On October 20, 1938 Boyd and Edna were married, and resided in Shoal Harbour where they raised their family, while Boyd worked with the Canadian National Railway. After retiring in 1976 at aged 61 years, with 37 years service with CNR, they traveled extensively, and in 1995 moved to Clarke’s Beach to live near Pauline and Eldon where they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary just a few days prior to Mr. Tuck’s passing on October 29, 2001. Mrs. Tuck remained in her own home until 2008 when she became a resident of the Callingwood Down’s Senior Complex. Mrs. Tuck enjoyed participating in the social activities and especially playing her keyboard and singing hymns. Her family is grateful to the staff for the care given their mother.
The Funeral Services with Ms. Lorraine Moores officiating were held at Clarke’s Beach United Church and Cemetery on December 6, 2011 with inurnment beside her late husband. Funeral services entrusted to Moore's Funeral Home, Clarke’s Beach.