Herbert John Long
August 19, 1921 to November 22, 2024
Obituary
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Herbert John Long
Age 103, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.
Predeceased by his wife Gladys (2016), parents Alexander and Henrietta Long, brother Edward, sister-in-law Muriel, niece Cynthia (Brian MacPherson); brothers and sisters-in-law in the Learning family; Harold, Ruby Cobb (George), Arthur (Doris), Robert (Ruby), Fred, Florence Attwood (Frank), Allen (Gail), and nephew Captain Carl Squires.
Left to mourn his sister-in-law Rosalie Learning, many nephews and nieces in the Learning, Attwood, Squires, and Cobb families, special friend Heather Martin, long-time neighbour Gerry Houlihan, and the extended Martin family.
Herb worked as a plasterer and cement finisher for the first part of his career and was renowned for the quality of his work. His work took him all over Newfoundland and included ten months working at the army base in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Herb worked at Newfoundland Housing in later years in maintenance.
Herb lived for the last six years at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. A sincere thank you to all the staff for their care and support. Herb was an active participant in the activities, and even encouraged other residents to join him in his twice daily walks around the ward.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday, November 26 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, on Wednesday, November 27 at 11 a.m. The funeral service will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Herb’s memory may be made to the Janeway Children’s Hospital.
Schedule
Visitations
3-7 p.m. on November 26, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Wednesday November 27th
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Church Street, St. John's
So sorry to hear of Herb’s passing. He was such an amazing man whom I met at NLHC functions. He was retired longer than he had worked at housing but continued to come to the functions. It was such a pleasure to see him and chat to him. Herb would come to our summer burger days and our Christmas pot luck where NLHC would raise funds for charity and he would provide his financial support by purchasing several meals to take home to his friends who were unable to attend. He was inspirational man and the world was a better place with Herb. God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand,.
Sorry to hear of Mr Longs passing. I knew him very well from my work at NL Housing. Had many conversations even after his retirement and I was still working. He would call for no reason just to have a chat. I often spoke to his dear wife Gladys as well, who just loved to share a recipe with me, RIP Sir!
Deepest condolences to Herb’s family. My Dad (Harry Lacey) worked with Herb at NL housing . They kept in touch many years after when he retired. Rest in everlasting peace, from Lacey Family
Deepest condolences to all of Herb’s family. He was so proud of his family and loved telling stories of his much lived life. Herb will be missed by the 1st floor residents at St. Pats, especially his dart and trivia friends. Rest in peace, Herb.
My condolences to the Long family. Growing up in NLHC Pine Bud Apts I remember Herb as such a positive presence who was always helping with anything needed, was quick with a smile and was always so kind to us kids. I remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.
My Condolences to the Long Family, I was so surprised to see Herb’s Obituary, what a great age….! many Years ago when Herb worked at NLHC we lived in Linden Court and he was always so good to us Kids, real Gentleman to all and always up beat and gave us good advice….Years later we met again when I lived on Howlett Ave next street over from the Longs on Gosling St, RIP Herb…well done for sure….GKW
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Long at many Nlhc functions today ver tge year! He was a true gentlemen. My condolences to his family at this sad time. Rest easy
So sorry to see that Herb passed away. He was my Mom’s first cousin He had an outstanding memory of family. The last time I spoke to Herb was at Glady’s Funeral I was wondering if Herb kept old family photos,I am doing family history. Never stuck for a wotd, Did not know his niece cynthia had passed.another link in the family has closed.
Wenda Crummell
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So sorry to see that Herb passed away. He was my Mom’s first cousin He had an outstanding memory of family. The last time I spoke to Herb was at Glady’s Funeral I was wondering if Herb kept old family photos,I am doing family history. Never stuck for a wotd, Did not know his niece cynthia had passed.another link in the family has closed.
Wenda Crummell
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To the Long family.
On behalf of my mother, Eileen Freake, also a resident of St. Patrick’s Mercy home, we send sincere thoughts and prayers on the passing of Mr. Long.
Herb had an incredible memory and was quite the story teller. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to meet him. May he rest in peace.
My Condolences to Mr. Long’s Family. I knew him from working at NLHC and he would come to the socials long after he retired. How wonderful to live to 103. God bless Him.
Lorna Kavanagh
Mr. Long always attended the Cowan Heights United Church services at St. Pat’s. He was so smart for his age, and would tell us stories about all the buildings he worked on. Rest in Peace, Mr. Long.
Condolences to Herb’s family. I worked with Herb at NLHC. He was a nice man.
Well, well so sad to hear the news of Mr Long. I always enjoyed his chats when he visited the church office. He always walked there saying he was enjoying the fresh air and I guess that’s why the man lived so long.. Rest in Peace!
Condolences to Herb’s family,. I saw him at many NLHC functions, over the years, a real gentleman for sure.
Condolences to the Long family. Seen Mr. Long at many NLHC functions over the years. What an accomplishment to reach 103. Rest in peace.
I remember Mr Long well saw him at every get together housing had Great gentleman to talk with RIP
RIP my friend great old age have lots of memories with Herb at all the get togethers at NLHC.