Beryl Janet Grace (Squires) née Richards R.N.
March 20, 1933 to January 29, 2026
Obituary
With broken hearts we announce the passing of Beryl Janet Grace (Squires) nee Richards R.N. at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on January 29, 2026 in her 93rd year.
Beryl was born in Greenspond, Bonavista Bay on March 20, 1933. Her family relocated to Harbour Grace when she was a child. They moved to St. John’s and Beryl enrolled in St. Clare’s School of Nursing where she graduated from in 1953.
Her career started at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and then she moved to the old General Hospital. For 30 years she worked in the radiotherapy department (current day, Dr H Bliss Murphy Centre) as one of the first nurses.She retired in 1988 after 35 years of nursing.
While raising her family, Beryl enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping. She even liked to moose hunt. She loved to travel for fun and family visits.
She is predeceased by her parents William and Florence Richards. Husbands: Frederick Squires and Philip Grace. Sisters: Ruth, Doreen, and Irene. Grandson: Andrew Squires. Son in law: David Bugden. Daughter in law: Michelle Squires.
She leaves to mourn her sons: Tony (Denise),Herring Neck, NL. Eugene (Lourdes), Medellin, Colombia. Daughter: Pierrette, St Philips, Nl. Grandchildren: Ian, Katie, Ryan, and Sarah. Sister in law Alma Pearcey. The Grace family: Andre, Tony, Steve, Clare (Billy), Marg and Joanne and their children. Nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank Paul and Eileen Winsor for their visits and treats to our mother over the years. A big thank you to Debbie Lynch and Lorilee Noel for their care to mom while Pierrette travelled. Special thank you to the staff at 2 East Chancellor Park where she resided for the last year. As well to the staff of St. Clares Emergency and 6 West for their kindness and compassion provided to our mother during her brief hospitalization.
Donations in Beryl’s memory may be made to a charity of ones choice. As per Beryl’s wishes, cremation has taken place and details of service will be announced at a later date.
“Rest now, brave soul. Your hands have done enough. Your shift is complete, and oh, what a shift it was.”
So very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a lovely lady and will be missed deeply. My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Wishing you peace in the days ahead and may you find comfort in your memories..
Pierrette and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
I know how dedicated your were to her from our conversations. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. Take care of yourselves.
Pierrette & Family,
Sincere Condolences at this difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless 🙏
Sending sympathy to you at this difficult time.
We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Beryl. She lead a good life and was a wonderful person. We have such fond memories. Visiting as a child and then as I got older was always so much fun. Her trips to the states along with our trips to NL were cherished memories. Our condolences to all.
Pierrette and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. It’s always so hard to lose the matriarch of your family. Thinking of you at this difficult time🩷
Pierrette and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time.May you find comfort in fond memories of your Mom and Nan.
Pierrette and family,
Thinking of you and extending my sincere sympathy.. Take comfort in special memories of your mom.
Rosalie Haire
Pierrette,
Sorry for your great loss. Thinking of you at this time. May the wonderful memories you have of your dear Mom bring you comfort in the days ahead. A life well lived.
Pierrette and family
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was such a sweet soul. I’m thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Pierette & family;
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May happy memories bring you comfort at this time.
Judy
Pierrette, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. It was just last month that I ran into you at PJ’s store and we chatted for a few minutes to catch up. Your mom was a beautiful woman and a life well lived. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and hope that the many memories you have of your mom will bring you comfort.
Beryl’s Family:
Sending you our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Beryl always looked out to our Mom(Ann Ryan) at Karwood. Mom always spoke highly of her. She was a wonderful lady.
May she rest in peace.
Doreen Waddleton & Darrell Ryan
To Beryl’s family, I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I met your Mom from the time that she lived in Flatrock. She was a friend of my mother in law Mabel Parsons, who is also a St Clares nurse., Class of 52. For several years I would pick up your Mom & Mabel & the three of us would attend the St Clares Alumni Dinner . They both thought it grand that they had their own driver. My condolences to you all.
Patsy Hickey Parsons Class of 73
Pierrette and Eugene, I send my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. A long life well lived, for sure. God grant her, now, a peaceful rest.
Pierrette
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful nurse and certainly a role model for many. May your memories get you through the difficult times ahead.
Pierrette,
Pat and I were saddened to hear about your mom’s passing and are so sorry for your loss. We hope all your cherished memories will get you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Janet and Pat
Pierrette so sorry for your loss our condolences are with you and your family
Pierrette and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know there is nothing I can say right now to make this easier. I’m honoured to have known her through you when I visited your home. She was so proud and loved you so much. May you find peace and strength in your many memories and stories RIP ,Beryl.
Pierrette,
My deepest condolences. Losing a parent no matter their age or ours is a time of great sadness. I remember your Mom making rounds with the doctors when she worked at the Cancer Centre. She always was so professional in her white uniform and Nursing cap. Wishing you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Pierette
I remember your mother from the old General when I was a student nurse in 1970.Please accept my condolences on her passing May her memory
give you and your family comfort in the days ahead. A mother’s love is truly a blessing 🙏Celebrate her life🍷
Marilyn Hogan
Kelligrews
To the Squires family,
I would like to offer my prayers and deepest sympathy to Beryl’s family on their loss.
She was a wonderful lady and enjoy many couple of tea with her over my time in the Parish of St.Philip’s and as well visits to Karwood with her.
May she now rest in peace.
Gene, Ryan and Katie,
We were so sorry to hear of your mom, and grandma’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Garry and Bonnie Barnes.
Condolences 🙏