Shirley Marina Hiscock (Vere-Holloway)
February 17, 1935 to July 27, 2023
Obituary
The service for Shirley Hiscock will be livestreamed on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2 p.m. Please click the following link:
Passed peacefully away at Kenny’s Pond Retirement Home on July 27, 2023, Shirley Marina Hiscock (nee Vere-Holloway), 88 years old, of St. John’s.
Predeceased by parents Henry and Martha Vere-Holloway, brothers Percy and Max and sister Lillian.
Leaving to mourn devoted and loving husband Raymond, children Wanda Thompson (Robert), Raymond (Deborah), Greg (Bonita), Donna O’Brien (Dan Burt), Jeff (Jackie), Stephen (Amanda Armsworthy); grandchildren Emily, Kathryn, David, Justin, Mitchell, Jennifer, Ashley, Heather, Leah, Matthew, and Natalie; and great-grandchildren Jaylen and Dallas. Also leaving to mourn her sisters Alma (Fred Osmond deceased), Olga Bursey, Monya (Hubert Driscoll deceased), Vicky Brace (John Turnbull) and Karen (Keith Abbott); brothers Harry Holloway (Sandy) and Derek Vere-Holloway (Mary); and special in-laws Loretta Vere-Holloway, Harvey and Shirley Hiscock, and Ernest Hiscock.
Shirley and Ray had a lifelong love affair, building a large family which was the focus of her life. She loved family gatherings, games of cards, music and singing, the cabin on Hawco’s Pond, and sharing many laughs.
The family wishes to thank the outstanding staff of Kenny’s Pond and Dr. Patrick O’Shea for their devoted care and friendship in recent years.
Cremation has taken place.
Shirley is resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 30th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, July 31st at 2pm.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society NL Chapter.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on July 30, 2023
7-9 p.m. on July 30, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Monday July 31st
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Wanda & Robert, Derek & Mary:
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Sincere condolences to you and your family from Linda & Eldon Davis
To Ray and family
So sad to hear of Shirley’s passing .She was a lovely lady and a great neighbour for many years on Hamel St.
There are many memories which we will hold dearly with Ray and Shirley and are not forgotten.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Our condolences to your family on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Wanda and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. I pray that you will be comforted by a lifetime of memories.
May she rest peacefully.
Wanda, and family
Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. I know this is a very difficult time but your Mom has gone tp a better and painful place..
Uncle Ray and Families, since condolence on passing of a beautiful Mom, Aunt, Grandma and Friend to all. Aunt Shirley was a very gentle kind lady who made everyone feel welcome. Cherish all your wonderful fond memories. Rest in peace.
Monya my condolences to you on the passing of your sister ❤️
To Vere-Holloway and Hiscock families. So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Our sincere condolences. May all your wonderful memories make you smile when you think of her and may she rest in peace. God bless. Vern and Elaine Abbott
Condolences to the family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry to hear of your loss condolences to the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Vere- Holloway Hiscock Family. My heartfelt Condolences of the passing of Shirley! Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Rest Easy Shirley.
Ray and Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love Clara & Howard English
Wanda and Family, so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.
I know you will cherish all the precious memories and moments you had together to help get through this most difficult time.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Wanda … I feel as if we knew your mother, even though we never met her. Your stories about her and your Dad were wonderful, and of course over the past few years we followed closely as she became a key focus of your daily life. Your devotion to her well being, and the loving support given to your father, demonstrated for us what unconditional love and care really means! The parting is never easy, even when you expect it. But the happy memories will main long after the tears have dried. Love from Liz and Mun
To the Hiscock family,
So sorry for your loss , Ray and Shirley had a special bond and love for their family. Hold on to all those special memories to help ease the loss. She was a very sweet lady, may she rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your sister.
Karen, Monya and the Vere-Holloway and Hiscock families,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a dear sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grand- mother. May she rest in peace.
Bruce and Glendine,
To all the Hiscock family; so sorry for your loss , your mom was a great lady , she always treated everyone as if they were family., I enjoyed a cup of tea at your home many times and Mrs Hiscock always made you feel welcome. R.I.P. Mrs Hiscock. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Donny and Ruby. Colbert
Greg Bonita and the Hiscock Family… sorry to hear of you Mom’s passing. Scripture say to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord..Be assured of our Prayers at this most difficult time, and in the days that lie ahead.
Ivan and Alfreda Cassell
Steady Brook,Nl
To Wanda , Ray, Greg & All Family, especially your Dad.. Our sincere Condolences on this news of your Mom;s passing..She was a very sweet Lady & neighbor on Hamel St.. I am so sorry for Her Loss. Our prayers are with All & May God Bless. From friends, Alex, Lisa & The Crocker Family.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Hiscock has passed away and want to pass along our sincere condolences to you all. May the great memories help you through these times of sorrow.
The Kirby Family
(Sadie, Keith, Doug and Bob)