Joyce Chafe
July 6, 1938 to September 15, 2026
Obituary
To watch the Funeral Service of the late Joyce Chafe, please click here for the link.
Joyce Chafe, born on July 6th, 1938, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 15th, 2026 at the age of 88.
Joyce is predeceased by her husband – George Chafe; parents – Wilfred & Violet Dawe; sister – Margaret Day; son-in-law – Michael LeBlanc and brother – Alfred Dawe.
Leaving to mourn are her devoted children – Cathy LeBlanc, Robert Chafe (Janice), Gerald Chafe, Nancy Gosse (Fred) and Sandra Hussey (Derrick); loving grandchildren – Christopher LeBlanc (Kate), Amanda LeBlanc (JP), Sarah Gosse, Jessica Gosse, Kevin Gosse, Tyler Hussey, Sam Hussey (Kaylee) and Emily Hussey (Mark); brothers – Rupert Dawe (Paula) and Walter Dawe (Janet); sister-in-law – Helen Dawe; brother-in-law – Melville Day as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Public Visitation will take place from Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, NL on Friday, September 18th, 2026 from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM.
Funeral Service will take place from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at 11:00AM. Interment to follow from The Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
The Chafe Family would like to extend a special thanks to Linda Chafe and the Staff at Caribou Memorial Veteran’s Pavillion.
As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
My sincere condolences to the family as I worked with your mom at Sears for a few years and she was a wonderful person.
I am just finding out about your mom’s passing.,so sorry to hear .
I worked with your mom for many years at Sears.
My condolences to you all .
May she rest in peace .
To The Family & Friends of the Late Joyce Chafe:
I express my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your dear Joyce. We were co-workers with Sears when they were in The Village Mall.
Rest in peace my dear one.
Sophie Peckford-Diamond & Family
P.S. My husband, Harvey Diamond, recently passed in June and sorrow can linger, but it will usually get easier as time passes.
Cathy,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you and all the family. ♥️
I worked with Joyce at Sears. Such a lovely lady. Condolences to the family.
The Chafe. DAWE family
So sorry could not attend the funeral for Joyce
Would like to extend condolences to you all especially ially my brother in law Wally
Remember Joyce over the years, meeting her many times at famiky
And of course at Sears. RIP dear lady.
Cathy, Nancy and Sandra,
When I heard your mom had died, I could instantly picture her and hear her voice. What memories of girl guides and Virginia park!! Mom. Sylvia, died almost 7 years ago. I’m sure the two of them will have a catch up now for sure. What a blessed way to go…in her sleep. Hard though, on the other end. I’m sure she’ll leave a gaping hole. Take Care,
Carolyn Rideout (Barfoot)
With Wilson (dad), Scott and Susan Barfoot
Cathy, Robert, Nancy, Sandra and Gerald, my sincere condolences on your loss. Aunt Joyce was so very special.
I am sorry Gerald for your loss. My condolences to you & your family
Cathy , Gerald, and extended Chafe family. Anna and I would like to extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time, with the loss of your Mom.
Jeff and Anna Ayris, (SafetyNL)
I am sorry, Gerald, to learn of the passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Chafe’s passing.. Our deepest condolences and thinking about you all during this difficult time. Take care 🙏
Lynne Butt and Rodney Dawe
Gerald and family so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Joyce at Sears. She was a very kind and compassionate lady. She taught me the value of great work ethic. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
To the Chafe family.
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a kind person and we were always welcome at your house. May your memories of her help you during this difficult time. Condolences to you all.
So sorry to hear of aunt Joyce’s passing. Sending love and prayers to the family. Valerie & Gerry
Our sincere condolences to family and friends. Joyce was a beautiful, kind person, always thinking of others. Deepest sympathy. Jeannie Baldwin and Philip Day
Sandra and family, sorry to hear of your mom’s passing . She was a lovely lady. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this difficult time 🙏💕
To the Chafe family I extend my deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Joyce for a number of years at Sears . Joyce was a fantastic person who was dedicated to her work and her family. I also had great conversations with her husband George, on the many occasions that he would be in the store most likely waiting to pick up Joyce after she finished her shift.
I know that your many great memories will help you get through this difficult time.
Joyce ..rest in peace
Gil Hiscock Former Sears Store Manager
Nancy, Fred, Sarah, Jessica and Kevin. Sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother. It’s never easy to say goodbye to your mother no matter what age. Thinking of you all during this time.
So sorry for your loss.