Velma Barnes-Lynch
July 18, 1951 to June 15, 2021
Obituary
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Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at her home in Paradise, Velma Barnes-Lynch, in her 69th year. Predeceased by her father, Frank Barnes, her good friend and aunt Madeline Barnes.
Leaving to mourn her husband, Melvin; her two sons, Melvin Jr. Lynch (Alyssa Canning) and Craig Lynch; her grand-children, whom she adored, Jessica Rose (Ryan Flynn), Brady Lynch, Mackenzie Whitehead, Ethan Fitzgerald-Lynch, Brooklynn Lynch, Dylan and Abigail Lynch; also, great-grandson Jaxson Whitehead; her mother and lifelong friend, Katherine Barnes; her brother Harvey Barnes; sisters; Rose Morgan, Lucy Slater and their families.
Also, brother and sisters-in-law Jack Lynch (Hazel Lynch), Marina Bussey, Madeline Penney, Joan Chayter and their families, close friend Tina Fitzgerald, her many nieces, nephews and large circle of friends and family.
Forever loved, forever missed. She was the glue that kept all of us together.
We would also like to thank the staff at Eastern Health in the ICU and 4NorthB for taking care of her in her time spent in hospital. We greatly appreciate it.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th and Friday, June 18th. Funeral service on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at 2PM from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in the Non-denominational Cemetery, Paradise Rd.
Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation in her memory, may be made to a charity of your choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on June 17, 2021
7-9 p.m. on June 17, 2021
2-4 p.m. on June 18, 2021
7-9 p.m. on June 18, 2021
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Saturday June 19th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Following COVID-19 protocols
Mel and family sorry to hear about Val condolence to you and family.
Melvin,,Melvin Jr and Craig, we are so sorry to here of Val’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Leo & Tanya Sears
Melvin and Family, Shocked to hear of Val’s sudden passing. Thinking of you at this sad time. Keep strong in the Lord. He will get you through.
Deepest condolences from Lester & Betty.
Aunt Val you were a bright light for me and I wish you weren’t taken from us so soon. To my uncle Mel and my cousin’s Mellie and Craig, my mom Rose, uncle Harvey and aunt Lucy I’m with you in spirit my heart goes out to you all. You will be greatly missed Aunt Val❤️❤️❤️
From Candy, Megan and Bobby Barnes ????♥️????♥️
Mel, Madeline and Charlotte. We are so sad to hear of Val’s passing. We remember her and Mel coming to visit Charlotte and Darren in NB, and of course, seeing her when we came to NL. Take care and we will be thinking of you all today.
Love Olin, Sherrie and family
To the Lynch families sending my deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. Janice
To the Lynch families so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless. Eric and Amy
Melvin
Our hearts go out to you these days.You are in our prayers & taughts.. Sending our deepest condolences
to all the family.
It’s never easy to lose someone you love. Val was a very kind hearted woman & always very friendly. She will be missed by many..Cherish your memories with her & may the God of peace comfort & strengthen you in the days ahead..
Uncle Mel, Mellie, Craig and all the family,
My heart is there with you all these days. Thinking of you in the loss of dear Aunt Val. Wish we could be there. Lots of great memories over the years. We always looked forward to our meal out together when we came home for a visit. Sending our love!
Love, Rosie, Kevin, Spencer & Daniel
Mel and family
So sorry to hear of Val’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Hold your memories close as they will be such a comfort in the days ahead. Sending our most sincere condolences to you all at this time.
Mel and family. So sorry to hear of Vals passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Hard to part with those we love.
Mellie and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she was always so kind to me whenever I was in her company in our younger days. I only learned of her passing today. Please know that I’m thinking of you during this difficult time in your life and I hope all the beautiful memories you have of your Mom will help you and bring a smile to your face when you need it the most.
To the Lynch and Barnes Families:
We are so surprised and sorry to hear of Val’s passing. She was such a lovely person.
May the stories and memories you share of her with Family and Friends bring you comfort and peace. To lose a loved one is one of the hardest things in life to accept, especially when she was the center of your world.
Please accept our most sincere sympathies during this most difficult time. Take care and God Bless!
Sending sincerest condolences to the Barnes and Lynch families. You will be missed cous .
Mevin, Melly, Craig , Aunt Kate and families,
Deepest condolences to you all. Velma was a huge part of my childhood and I have so many great memories of her growing up. She was beyond the glue to the family. She was a rock for mom too. Now they are together. Thoughts and prayers to you all from myself , Rod and the girls.
Melvin & family
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Velm’s sudden passing. She was a beautiful lady who will surely be missed.
Melvin, Melvin Jr. and Craig,
Sending our condolences and thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Carole Maidment and family
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Melvin and his family on the passing of Val.
She will be missed.
Wayne Ghaney and the staff of DOGS DIVINE GROOMING AND SUPPLIES LTD
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Mel
and family. I once worked on the Burin Peninsula for about 12 years and became close with all her Family!!
Very fine People indeed!! Val was truly an inspiration
to everyone as she was indeed the “Glue” that kept
the Family together, in times of good and bad. She had a Good Heart and a quick smile!! God Bless Her.
Thinking of you Mel and all the family at this time of sorrow and loss. Val was always by your side a loving and caring person. May God comfort and strengthen you in coming days.
Mel, Melly and Craigy,
So sorry to hear of Val’s passing. I wasn’t in her company much, but every time that I was, she always had a smile. – even from younger days. I remember her like this. She was such a pleasant person to be around. May you be comforted with loving and fond memories at this difficult time and in days ahead.
My sincerest and deepest condolences in your loss.
Uncle Melvin and Family,
Your five American nieces /nephew and 18 great-nieces and great-nephews are thinking of you and the whole family. Our hearts are with you. We are praying God’s grace and peace over you. We love you.
Melvin and Family,
Deepest condolences to you all at this heartbreaking time. Val was a lovely person and will be missed by all who knew her.
Melvin and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking about you at this very difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Graham and Janice Snow
Mel and family
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Sincere condolences.
Mel and family ;
So sorry to hear of Val’s passing. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Thinking of you all.
Glenda and John Carey
Melvin , Melley,&Craig
Words are inadequate at a time like this. However we are all touched by your loss also. Val was a great friend and we shared many a laughs with you both. Val was a dear friend to our mom too.Please accept our deepest condolences in your great loss.
Hugs to you all!! Bernice& Barry Lingley
Melvin & family – So very sorry to learn of Velma’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Memories last forever….take care. Ken & Fatima Richards.
Melvin and family
We are extending our deepest condolences to all the family during this difficult time . You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold Your memories dear forever and in time, your pain shall ease .
Melvin and family, our sincere condolences on Val’s passing.
Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Beautiful photo of wonderful woman so sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts with you all from Fred and Betty Clarke
Melvin & Family ,
We are so sorry to hear of Val’s passing , sending our deepest condolences during this difficult time .
We will always cherish the great memories we have of her.
Melvin and family
We would like to pass our condolences to the entire family,. Val was a lovely person she will be sadly missed
To Melvin & the boys We are so sorry to hear about Val”s passing, Our condolences to you all At this Difficult time
Mel and family, I am so incredibly sorry to hear this sad news…Val was such a wonderful woman and she will be incredibly missed by everyone who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melvin and family sorry to hear of Vals passing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Melvin,
We are deeply sorry to hear of Val’s passing. During these difficult times, our thoughts are with you and your family.
David & Kim Clarke
My deepest condolences to Melvin and the family.
-Kayla Power
Thinking of you ,your family and Aunt Kate at this time. She will truly be missed. She was a wonderful big cousin and I have so many fond memories of her from my childhood. She was such a kind and thoughtful lady.
Dear Melvin and Family
So sorry to hear of Val’s passing! Please accept our condolences at this time!
Was shocked to hear of Vals passing .my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
We’re very sorry to hear about Val.
We have so many fond memories. Our sincere condolences to Melvin and the family at this difficult time.
– Caleb & Maxine Squires
Melvin and Family Sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your much loved wife Val / mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father. She will certainly be missed by all whom had the great privilege to have known her .I will never forget her kindness. May God give her eternal rest and the family the strength through the many memories they have shared . She was such a beautiful Person. RIP
Melvin anď all connected family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear one.
May your many cherished memories lighten your hearts in days ahead.
It is never easy to lose a loved one. Sincerely, Phyllis Drover (Topsail Rd)