Margaret Gail Snook (nee Russell)
April 9, 1944 to January 10, 2024
Obituary
To view the funeral service for the late Gail Snook and the late Edwin Snook on Saturday, February 3 at 11am, please follow the link below:
Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family, on January 10, 2024, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, Gail Snook, aged 79 years. Predeceased by her parents, Willis and Eileen Russell, and her sister, Faye Clarke.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: devoted husband of 60 years, Edwin Snook; children, Melanie (Randy), Joanne (Kerry), and Jeff (Andrea); grandchildren, Jacob (Liz), Stephanie (Dan), and Leigha; her precious great-grandson, Theo, who brought many smiles to her face; brother, Wayne Russell (Mary-Lynn); brother-in-law, Cyril (Lorraine); as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.
Gail loved being outside in her beautiful gardens. She looked forward to the spring every year, when she would open her house in New Perlican and spend as much time there as she could. She was an exceptional gardener, growing flowers, vegetables, and even fruit – as this fall, she was so excited to see the harvest from the apple tree that she had nurtured from the sprout of an apple core. She loved the little things in life, like pretty, white lace curtains in her windows, and she was proud when those little touches were noticed, as they often were by passersby. Her sense of humour was enjoyed by all who knew and loved her, and her quick wit brought many laughs at get-togethers with family and friends. Gail was a devout woman who supported her church and attended Sunday services whenever she could. She cherished her time at home with her family and knew and loved us all, despite her struggles with dementia. We will miss her so much.
Cremation has taken place, and a private service in her memory will take place at a later date. Gail was a lifetime supporter of animal rescue groups and she loved her furry grand-babies. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations in Gail’s memory may be made to Beagle Paws Rescue by visiting www.beaglepaws.com/donate.
Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00pm, Saturday February 3rd
Bally Haly Country Club, 100 Golf Course Road, St. John's
Melanie and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on your mom’s passing. Take good care.
Melanie & family
I am so very sorry to see this news. My heart goes out to you all.
Big hugs
Charlene Peckham and family
Melanie & family,
My deepest sympathy to you and Snook family. Rest in peace Margaret.
Dear Melanie,
My heart goes out to you and the entire Snook family. May the good memories bring you comfort.
Edith
Jacob and Liz,
So sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful woman and it would take a tremendous amount of love to grow fruit in Newfoundland. Sounds like she had lots for you as well. I hope you find some comfort with family and friends this week.
Our deepest condolences. Prayers for strength and comfort. With love and understanding , Stephen and Carla Beaton
Melanie and family, Sincere condolences . Take care.
Pat Walsh
Ed, Melanie, Joanne, Jeff and families,
I was so very saddened to hear of Gail’s passing. She was a lovely lady. I have many fond memories of her.
Deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gentle blessings.
Cal
Dear Ed, Melanie, Joanne, Jeff, and families,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. So many happy memories from the days you all lived on Glasgow . May your Mom rest in peace. and my prayers are with you all. Love Rita Janes
Melanie, We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing ,and hope that you will find peace in the many beautiful memories
Janet and Michael Steele
Dear Melanie , Joanne , & Jeff , we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing . We remember you all with fondness of your years on Glasgow Place . You provided us with many years of babysitting & we were confident that your Mom was always there providing her support . . Our prayers & thoughts to your Dad & all your family . Love , Bill & Geraldine Sinnott
Melanie and family. So sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. .i wish you peace and I hope your memories will bring you comfort in the days to come.
Judy Dawe
Melanie and family
So sorry to hear of your nom’s passing.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Melanie and family
So sorry to hear of your nom’s passing.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Melanie and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Dearest Melanie:
So sorry to hear about your Mom. You and all your family are in my thoughts. Take care.
Lots of love, Joan
Melanie – sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your Mom – her obituary was a beautiful tribute to her
Melanie, Randy and Family – May the beautiful memories you have of her bring you comfort and peace of a life well lived and as you remember her In your thoughts and voices in the days ahead may they bring a smile to your hearts and faces. She will always be with you. Hugs!
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Snook’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Melanie and Family
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. We will miss her smiling face around Perlican.
So sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. May precious memories help to bring comfort to you all at this difficult time. .
To the Snook family,
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Snooks passing.. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hold onto all your wonderful memories.
Condolences to the Snooks and extended family. Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many warm memories.
Dear Ed, Melanie, Joanne, Jeff, and families,
So sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. We have very fond memories of our times together on Glasgow Place. She will be dearly missed.
Warm thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Carol and Glenn Colton
It was our privilege to connect with Gail and Ed 15 years ago. We enjoyed our annual visits with them when we traveled to NL. Gail was always warm and welcoming. We will miss her very much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ed and family at this sad time.
Beverly and Harold Clark
We are so sad another part of our extended family has moved on. I can hear Mrs. Snook at Glasgow Place as a teenager when we were probably up to no good, and times at Mel and Randy’s in later years asking about our own kids. We are fortunate to have a long history with our lifelong friends Mel, Jo, and Jeff and their families, and their parents. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time, cherish the good times, the fun and laughter. All our love and sympathy, Geoff and Jeanette Hillyard.
Melanie, Marie & I are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending deepest heartfelt condolences to Gail’s family, friends and relatives. May God’s blessings, comfort and peace be with you all during this very sad time.
My wife and I got to know her during her time as a parishioner at St. Stephen the Martyr church services.
Cherish the memories, because I know you have many.
Resting peacefully and safe in the arms of Jesus.
Selby and Daisy Mesher
Mount Pearl
My deepest sympathies to the family. I remember Mrs. Snook as a beautiful, thoughtful, caring person. May she Rest In Peace.
Melanie I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May she Rest In Peace. Cherish the wonderful memories. Take care.
I send my deepest sympathy to you on Gail’s passing from this life to the next. My memories of her range from her radiant smile, to her working compassionately with a high degree of professionalism with young children, to praying and worshipping with her at church. I fondly remember Gail who shone a light for all who knew her. She will be missed here and welcomed in heaven.
It’s only today I came upon the notice of Gail . I am so so shocked,, I worked with Gail, and we both had many laughs together,. Gail was a very good person, with great feelings for others. Gail I will truly miss you and will always remember you.
Snook family, I am so sorry for your loss. I spent as much time at Glasgow Place as my own home during my teens/early twenties. To say the Snooks were a second set of parents would be an understatement. Always caring, there for a kind word and a laugh.
Cherish your memories of her sense of humour and pride in all of your accomplishments. She is so missed. I’ll always remember her laughing at our shenanigans…..
Melanie, Joanne, Jeff and extended family. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Rip Mrs. Snook.
One of the many benefits of growing up in our neighbourhood was having “bonus” parents, as the adults became moms and dads to all of the neighbourhood kids. Mrs. Snook (forever “Mrs. Snook”, no matter how old we are) was one of our moms, driving us to & from school, hosting birthday parties, and generally tolerating our rambunctious gang. Jeff and I are so sad to hear of her passing, and send our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Snook, Melanie and Randy, Joanne and Kerry, Jeff and Andrea, and their children and grandchildren. She raised amazing people and will live on through them.
Gail was a member of our congregation for some years, until Covid. We are very saddened to hear of her death. Our deepest condolences to her family. Gail was a woman of faith.; we entrust her into God’s gracious care and keeping. May Gail rest in peace and rise in glory!
Rev’d Howard Hynes and the
Congregation of St. Stephen the
Martyr
Gail was a long life friend of the Trimm family. 50 plus years ago my mother and Gail met during prenatal classes when Gail was pregnant with Mel and mom with me. Little did they know then Melanie and I would be born the same day, grow up in the same neighborhood and go to school and university together and graduate with the same degree. Joanne was only a year behind myself and Mel and their brother Jeff went to school with my brother Steven. We have closely witnessed many life events, marriages, births, anniversaries birthdays and deaths together. My memories of Gail would fill a book. When I was a little child, Glasgow Place was my second home. We were always welcome there and in particular I remember the strawberry shortcakes Gail used to get from Woolworths on Water Street. When my dad got knocked down it was Gail and Melanie who stayed with me when mom went to the hospital. I could go on and on about her kind heartedness. She loved hearing about our escapades I always knew her warmth and generosity Our friendship has lasted even to our years in Trinity Bay. How do you find the words to describe what the Snook family have meant to me and my family?. I know for sure that there is a place in heaven for them. Forever missed, forever loved. Love and deep condolences from the Trimm/Ellis familiy.
Sincere and deepest sympathy to Melanie and her family. I met Mrs Snook in the first couple of years after moving to New Perlican and she brought me books for our little library. A sweet and kind soul. May she rest in peace.
Melanie and all Gail’s family
So sorry for your loss may you find peace in your precious memories.
Melanie our sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mother.
I know this is a heartbreaking time for you and your family.
It’s never easy to lose a loved one, especially someone so close. I’m sure your mother was an amazing women and will be greatly missed.
I hope you can find the strength and comfort you need to get you through this difficult time.
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
💕
Melanie sorry to hear of your mom’s passing,,,hugs hold on to all your wonderful memories,,
Melanie and Family
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. . A friendly and welcoming lady, we found her to be on meeting her over the years in New Perlican. . .Such a wonderful tribute to her simple living and love of nature and family. .
Sincerely, The BelbIn’s!
Ed, we were saddened to learn of Gail’s passing and extend our deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. We have fond memories of times we shared with you and Gail in earlier years. Gail loved her family immensely, and was so proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.
RIP Gail.
sincere condolencies to the Snook and Russell families on the passing of Gail
Uncle Ed, Melanie, Johanne and Jeff. We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Gail’s passing.. May the happy memories carry you through the darkest days. Sending our thoughts an prayers. Kristy and Sue