Obituary
Blackwood
Marina Louise (Spurrell) Blackwood, of Brookfield passed away after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2014 at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay. Born on Nov 18, 1934 in Badgers Quay, NL, she was the daughter of the late Maria & Albert Spurrell. Predeceased by her infant daughter Maggie, sisters Blanche (David) Nugent and Ruth Wiseman. Left with cherished memories her beloved husband and best friend Cyril, daughters, Mabel (Joseph) O’Quinn, Mt Pearl, Joyce (Kenneth) Roebotham, Brookfield, Son William (Linda) Blackwood, Paradise. 6 grandchildren whom she adored; Jamie (Rhonda), Jennifer (Doug), Melissa (Chris), Heather (Perry), Mark and Bethany, along with 8 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Daphne Spurrell and Lillian Sturge, St. John’s. Brothers, Claude (Luella) Spurrell, Toronto, Gordon (Vicky) Spurrell, Toronto, brother-in-law George Wiseman, St. John’s. Also several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Filled with compassion and interest in others, Marina made friends easily and maintained contact with many. She also leaves her caregivers Eliza Kean, Susan Stagg and her three earthly angels, Judy, Gloria, and Debbie Dyke. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Brookfield Bonnews Health Care Centre for their exceptional care. Funeral service took place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Ebenezer United Church, Brookfield with Rev. Brian Hannon officiating. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Brookfield. As an expression of sympathy donations in her memory may be made to the United Church Cemetery Fund, Brookfield or to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove - Musgrave Harbour. To send messages of condolence please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca