Henry (Harry) Stephen Lacey
December 26, 1930 to December 6, 2021
Obituary
Henry (Harry) Lacey passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday,
December 6th, 2021 (Saint Nicholas Day), three weeks shy of his 91st birthday. The
significance of this date is very fitting considering how much Harry loved Christmas and
his children.
Predeceased by his son, Dr. David Lacey – June 2021; his sons-in-law David Bondurant
and Patrick Lee; brother Patrick Lacey and sister Mercedes Lacey.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 71 years, Elsie (Ivey); children Linda Lee (Patrick –
deceased); Elizabeth Bondurant (David – deceased); Steve (Yvonne); Debbie (Rick);
Christine (Terry); Glenn (Glenda), Doug (Angela); and daughter-in-law Janine. Also leaving
to mourn his 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; special
cousin Kay Sorensen; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Above all, family was dad’s greatest love.
Harry’s joys in life were having a game of cards with “the boys”; watching the races at the
Regatta; and decorating his Christmas tree to perfection. In years past, Harry loved the
outdoors; trouting, playing “washers” at the cabin, and picking berries and dandelions. Most
of all, Harry dearly loved his wife, who he affectionately referred to as “Mom” to all of their
eight children.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home at 329 Freshwater Rd. on Sunday,
December 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The funeral mass will be held at
St. Teresa’s on Mundy Pond Road on Monday, December 13th at 2:00 pm. Inurnment to
follow at Forest Road Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Team Broken Earth for the
Dr. David Lacey Memorial Scholarship. Donations may be made at http://www.brokenearth.ca.
“I’m a man ya don’t meet everyday!”
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on December 12, 2021
7-9 p.m. on December 12, 2021
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Monday December 13th
St. Teresa's Parish
120 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John's
All guests must be fully vaccinated and will be asked to provide proof upon entry into St. Theresa's Parish
I remember Mr. Lacey from having worked at NL and Lab Housing number of years ago. A very gentle, soft spoke man! Condolences to the family ..May he Rest In Peace.
Lacey family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of Harry. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I looked after Elsie. He will live on in all your hearts.
My sincere condolences to the Lacey Family – many years ago we were neighbours and friends and I think you all often.
Dear Christine, your Mom and family.
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Sincere condolences and hugs to you all. Christine, I remember you talking about him with love. RIP Mr. Lacey.
Glenn, Doug and entire family…
So sorry to just hear of Mr. Lacey’s passing Though its been quite a while since we were neighbors…I always remember him as a man with a smile..and growing up in an area surrounded by so many great people…
Warm thoughts,
Geoff Merils
Dear Mrs. Lacey, Steve,Glen,Doug and family.
My condolences at the passing of Harry. It was a special gift to have spoken with him a few weeks ago. Thanks to Glen assistance. A special family reunion with be taking place in heaven while you express your farewell love for him at his Mass of Christian burial on the 13th at St. Teresa’s. I will celebrate my Mass for him here in Wekweeti in the North West Territories.
May the good Lord bless you all and comfort you in your loss. Just remember the Christmas Tree better be up and decorated. It is in your hands now.
Heaven is getting a wonderful man. In Harry Lacey.
Blessings, Fr. Mick … a family friend.
Linda please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
To: All the Lacey Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Lacey’s and families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Deepest sympathies. Take care.
Dave and Paula Evans
To: Steve, Yvonne, and family:
Joan and I are very saddened to hear of Mr. Lacey ‘s
passing. I know you were all very close to him and
from your memories shared, he was a very kind man.
Take care and may God bless you all during this time
of grief.
Harry & Joan Wells
To christine and the lacey family
so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. you were so close to him, I know he is at rest in heaven now.
To christine and the lacey family
so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. you were so close to him, I know he is at rest in heaven now.
velda and dave tizzard
To Aunt Elsie and the Lacey Families.
So sorry to hear that Harry has passed away. Please accept our deepest Sympathies.
Ike and Eileen Ivey.
Linda, Steve & The Lacey Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad, he was such a nice man. He will be greatly missed & especially at this time of year..
Take care
Jean Lockyer
Linda & Family. We send along our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May his gentle soul now rest in eternal peace.
My deepest sympathies to Elsie and her children and all family members. My heart is sad to see the last of that generation of paternal cousins gone. But I am left with the fondest of memories of that generation of the Lacey family. Rest peacefully Harrie and all my dearest cousins in your well deserved eternities. Your Uncle Eddy is now holding you all tightly in his care, as he did in your youth.
Bless the family.
What do I say I’m heartbroken my dear pop is gone one of the greatest men I had the pleasure to call my pop or poppy, or what I considered a father figure, I have so many precious memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, I remember our walks when I was a child we take (blarney) pop’s dog down to Feilding gardens and the talks we use to have what I learned and the stories I cherished so much to making sure I saw my pop on his birthday just to see him, I looked at my pop and thought he was superman I had the privilege to spend a lot of time with my pop whether it was off cutting wood with my pop and having boil up’s to sitting in pop’s laps and he letting me steer the old grey and wine chev truck around Dominion parking lot when Nan was in getting a few thing’s and pop saying don’t tell your Nanny lol some good ol times, to my pop who always been there at the Airport when I took off to the mainland for work when I was a kid with only my clothes and he would have a $100 bill wrapped around a package of bubblelicious and he shake my hand and he say take that and no questions poppy loves ya ,
I tell ya I never forgot my pop and we never saw much of one another due to certain circumstances but I did make my phone calls to him once in a while and sometimes on his birthday early in the morning that nobody probably ever have known and pop would always say to me do what you think is best and watch your bobber and I love you poppy’s boy he always say.
I saw my pop one day just before I went away for good in Sobey’s parking lot and I looked at my pop who was a lot slower going to his vehicle from across the parking lot sitting in my car and I cried, I wanted to remember my pop the man I looked at like superman or like we use to say, Hurry Harry my pop was the most warm-hearted loving pop you could ever have and he will be sadly missed, I love you pop with all my heart and hope you rest in peace. xoxoxo.
Love Always & Forever
Christopher ( Poppy’s Boy)
Mr. Lacey was my grandfather’s friend (the late Gerald Fleming) many years ago. Condolences to the Lacey family on your loss, may you take comfort in remembering all of the wonderful memories you’ve shared over the years.
Steve,Yvonne and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. I hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Christmas even through these sad times. Hopefully your dad’s love of Christmas will help you through the season. 🙏. Donny and Ruby. Colbert
Glen, Jessica and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad and Grandfather. My thoughts are with you.
Stephanie
sorry to hear about harry is with god now
Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
No matter the age, it’s always hard to lose a loved one.
May treasured memories fill your mind, warm you heart and lead you through this Christmas Season, your Dad is always with you.
To the Lacey Family:
Harry was a man who loved life and lived it well. He was born in Torbay, the son of Sandy and Katie Fleming Lacey and spent a few of his young years there. After his mother’s passing at an early age, the family moved to St.John’s and Harry became a “Townie”, always maintaining a “soft spot” for his roots. He will now be reunited with all his family who went before him, including his Uncle Eddie and his grandmother who he affectionately called “Ma”. Rest in peace with the Angels, Harry.
Kay (Fleming) Sorensen & Axel
Linda and Family
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
Linda/Steve & Lacey Family:
Sincerest Condolences on the passing of your beloved father Harry. I have fond memories of Regatta Day with Harry & Paddy over the years.
Keith & Anne Peddle
Linda and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you on your Dad Harry’s
Passing.. He was a gentleman and loved his family who will miss him so much. Our thoughts are with you all.
Steve and family, our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your Dad. We have fond memories of him when Tim and Sarah delivered his newspaper to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing.He was our bingo buddy.May he rest in peace my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. He was such a special man who I remember fondly. He will be missed by all who knew him.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Nelson and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear this. I don’t remember ever seeing him without a smile on his face. All the best
I’m honoured to have met such a beautiful man, who brought so many beautiful people into the world. Thanks Harry, for helping make Pinky, who helped make my Maggie and Jane.
See you soon enough man… you’ll be fondly missed.
Neil MacDonald
I am so so sorry to hear of Harrys passing ,he was a kind and gentle man,I have lots of good memories of him from when I grew up with the boys on Duckworth St especially Steve we were good buddies, my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time .
The love and gratitude I feel for Harry (Elsie Mom, and family) is so hard to put into words. He’s been part of my life since the earliest of days – among my earliest memories – and Pennywell Rd will forever hold a special place in my heart. Harry, I hope my Christmas tree this year will do you proud. Danielle xxx
To :Elise & Family
We are so heartbroken to here of Harry’s passing. Harry (pop) Lacey was such a kind & loving husband, grandfather & friend he will always be in our hearts.
Mary ( Lee) & Bill Hensley
Steve, Yvonne, Linda and families. So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. This will be a special Christmas in so many different ways this year but I’m sure he’ll still be with you all throughout his season. God Bless you all.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Harry’s passing. May you find comfort in all your precious memories of Harry. We have many fond memories that we will hold dear.