Dorothy May Vokey (Earle)
December 12, 1930 to September 30, 2026
Obituary
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Dorothy Vokey was born December 12, 1930, to George and Mabel Earle of Carbonear. On Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, in the presence of family members, she peacefully passed from this life to join her loved ones in heaven.
A faithful loving daughter, former schoolteacher, wife and mother, Dot valued faith, family, education, and hard work. On moving to St. John’s from Bell Island in the early 60’s, Bill and Dot were founding members of St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Westerland Road, where she remained a member until the church closed.
Dorothy is predeceased by her parents George and Mabel Earle; husband Bill Vokey; son Colin Vokey; brother Bill Earle; sister Joan Brown; brothers-in-law: Chesley Brown, Selby and Myrle Vokey; sisters-in-law: Olive Vokey, Anita Vokey (Best) and Esther Earle (Carter); sons-in-law: Corbett Moores and Stephen Flower.
She will be cherished and remembered by daughters: Marilyn Flower and Karen Butt (Ken); sons: Darroch (Bonnie), Karl (Susan) and Keith (Kelly); beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Harold Earle; sisters-in-law: Mabel Earle (Wright) and Marilyn Vokey (Carter); also many other relatives and friends.
Dorothy’s family recognize and thank all who cared so well for her at Hillcrest Retirement Home, Mount Pearl, and at St. Luke’s Home. We send a special thank you to St. Luke’s staff, especially those on Trinity Square, who showed exceptional care and compassion for Mom in her last days. We greatly appreciate your dedication and loving kindness.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, on Thursday, October 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and on Friday, October 9, from 10 AM to noon. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road.
Flowers or donations to the Easter Seals may be made in her memory. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.carnells.com.
Schedule
Visitations
7-9 p.m. on October 8, 2026
10-12 noon on October 9, 2026
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Friday October 9th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd.
Karl, Keith & family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom..We have such fond memories of her on her visits to Florida. Are thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bonny & Grant Burke
My sincere condolences to Marilyn, Karen, Darroch, Karl, Keith, and all the family on the passing of Dot. May you find comfort in the memories you shared with her and strength in one another during this difficult time. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Beverly
What a beautiful service today. It hurts that I wasn’t able to be home with my family for Nans celebration of Life. What a great job you all did, love you all.
Glen
Darroch, Keith and Karl,
Condolences on the passing of your mom. May your memories of her comfort and sustain you as you grieve her loss.
Marilyn and family,
My most sincere condolences on the death of your dear Mother.
I am lifting all of you up in prayer as you deal with your loss.
God Bless
Dear cousins Marilyn, Karen, Darroch, Keith and Karl,
We are so saddened by the loss of your beautiful mother. Aunt Dot was a truly beautiful soul. She had such a calm, kind, warm and loving presence. I always felt that she loved you, her children, with a special kind of quiet intensity, that extended to the rest of us as well. Wishing you strength and peace at this sad time.
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your matriarch to the entire Vokey family.
Dave Wight
Marilyn and family, David and I share our sincerest condolences on the loss of Dorothy. You have been wonderful in caring for her and being by her side these many months and years, and we are grateful the Lord has come to take her home. We remember she is in his glorious presence and we give thanks for her faith in our Lord. May the Lord bring you his peace that passes all understanding as you mourn and remember her now.
Sad to hear of Aunt Dot’s passing. Condolences to all the Vokey family – it’s never easy to lose a parent. Sending all our love.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends ; I am thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. May her long life and the memories she leaves behind offer peace during this time
Vokey Family. The Byrne/Anstey family are sorry to hear about your beautiful mother’s passing. My sister Bonnie thought very highly of Mrs Vokey. She always called her a”Gem”. Keep your memories close to your hearts and we r thinking of u all during this sad time.
Marilyn, Karen and family,
I extend my deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother, Dot. Life and death of loved ones are never easy but the dear Lord gives us strength , as you well know. Holding Dot’s memory and each of you in my heart and my prayers. God bless.
Love Kim and family
Marilyn, Karen, Darroch, Karl and Keith and families.
We are sending our sincere condolences to you. Your mom was a beautiful person inside and out. She was loved so much, and will be missed by lot of friends.
Love you all,
Rita and Murray
Darrouch ,Bonnie and Vokey and Earle families , condolences to all off you in passing of your mom . It’s never easy losing your mom no matter what her age was keep her close to your hearts and your memories . Peter and Louise Byrne
Heartfelt condolences to all the family. I did not know Mrs Vokey but heard lots of beautiful things about her from my Friend Bonnie and Darroch Vokey. May god wrap his loving arms around you all at this difficult time of grief. Rest in Peace Mrs Vokey around the throne.
My heartfelt condolences to the Vokey family. I have never met your mom, but heard lots of beautiful things and memories of her from my dear friends Darroch and Bonnie. May god wrap his loving arms around you all at this difficult time of grief. Rest easy around the Throne Mrs. Vokey
Thinking of you all in the loss of your precious Mom., our sweet Aunt Dot. ❤️ We have wonderful memories of our Bell Island days together with your family and also going over on the ferry to see our now ‘city’ cousins. Uncle Bill and Aunt Dot always made it a very happy time for us all. Family meant the world to them and that was the best for all of us. Philip, Pat, Roslyn and Sylvia, your Freshwater cousins❤️
Karl, Susan and the Vokey family,
Sincere Sympathy on the passing of a dear mother and mother-in-law.. May memories bring you comfort. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Marion and Everett
Dear Family,
Marilyn, Karen, Darroch, Karl , Keith & families.
So sorry to hear of your dear Mom’s passing.
She lived a wonderful age, but her loss will be deeply felt.
May God’s Comfort embrace you all through the caring and kindness of family and friends.
God bless you all….., the Vokeys in Spaniard’s Bay!
Keith/Lidy, Dianne/Gerry, Jeanette, Glenys/John, Gail/Wayne
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. Thinking of you at this sad time. Heather and Bruce
Marilyn and family, please know we are thinking of you. May your Mom rest in peace. Sincere condolences.
To all the Vokey family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. I can remember her as being such
a quiet and nice lady when I was in her presence at family functions.
It’s so hard to say goodbye to your mom the strength of the family and the one that keeps everyone together. Hold onto all your memories and pictures of your mom and dad. They are now together again..
A Mothers love is definitely a Blessing.
I’m sure you will all miss her very much.
Rest in peace Dorothy
Karen Bond (previously Vokey)
Karen, It was very sad to hear that your Mom passed away. My heartfelt condolences to you and all of your family. I have not seen her since we worked together back in the 70’s. Since we connected again it was evident that your Mom was always a priority in your life. You were one of the best daughter’s a mother could have. Cherish your beautiful memories. Hugs my friend.
To Karen and family. Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. A mother’s love is a blessing
Karen, Ken and family: Brad and I send sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. May your many memories help to lessen your loss.
Marilyn and Karen sincere sympathy to you and family members on the passing of your beloved Mother
Karl,Susan and all The Vokey Family, so sorrow to hear of your
mom’s passing. I know she has left you and your Families with a lot of loving memories.
Our sincerest condolences to all your Families.
Ed and Cecilia Highmore.
❤️❤️
Marilyn, Karen, Darroch, Karl and Keith.. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady who will be missed. Sending condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.
Many fond memories fill my heart when I think of Dot and I am comforted knowing she and Bill are together again.
It is a blessing to live to such a fine age but difficult for a family who now grieves their loss.
Lean on each other and remember the good times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Deb and family
Rest in peace, Aunt Dot. Always just a memory away. Our deepest condolences to the Vokey family.