Kathleen (Kay) Neville (nee Grant)
February 2, 1931 to July 6, 2025
Obituary
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Kathleen (Kay) Neville (nee Grant) passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Sunday July 6th, 2025 in the presence of her daughters, Doreen and Darlene Neville. In addition to her daughters, she leaves to mourn her grandchildren, Kenny Harris (Christina Fong) and Katie Harris (Sam Walmsley); sisters Violet Clarke and Theresa Fagan; sisters-in-law Rita Grant and Sister Irene Neville; 54 nieces and nephews and their families; and friends of all ages.
Kay was predeceased by: her husband Frank Neville; parents Ben and Elizabeth Grant; in-laws Nick and Elizabeth Neville; brothers Jim and Bob Grant, sisters Melene Grant, Bride Rose, Mary Stapleton, Nellie Wadman, Laura Bennett and Anne Grant; sisters-in-law Marie Grant, Agnes Gleiforst and Marguerite Snow; and brothers-in-law Gerard Clarke, Reg Fagan, Harold Bennett, Alex Rose, Ned Stapleton, Bill Snow, Louis Gleiforst and Ray Power.
The family would like to thank Kay’s family doctor (Dr. Lyn Dwyer), dentist (Dr. Neil Power) and physiotherapist (Kim Furlong) for their skilled and compassionate care. Sincere thanks and much appreciation are also extended to the health professionals who provided exemplary care for Kay (and her daughters) in the last 2 days of her life, including the paramedic team, medical and nursing staff of St. Clare’s Emergency Room and the nursing and medical staff of St. Clare’s 6 East.
Visitation will be held 2-4pm and 7-9 pm on Sunday, July 13th at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. Johns. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Teresa’s Parish, Mundy Pond Road on Monday, July 14th at 11 am.
Flowers gratefully accepted or in lieu of flowers a donation can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on July 13, 2025
7-9 p.m. on July 13, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Monday July 14th
St. Teresa's Catholic Church
120 Mundy Pond Road, St. John's, NL
I met Kay when she was my neighbour at Allandale Place. She always had a smile and a twinkle in her eye and when I told my great great grandmother was Kay Grant from Newfoundland (150 years ago) she referred to me as her cousin! I lost touch with Kay after I moved to the East end of Saint John’s but I will always remember her charm and grace!
Dear Doeeen and Darlene,
Your Mom, our Mrs. Neville as we called her, was my Grade 4 teacher at St. Bon’s. She not only skilfully taught us the curriculum but also life skills, such as public speaking, time management and organization. Mrs. Neville was a dedicated teacher, guiding and challenging her students to achieve their potential. We got back in touch in 2011 and exchanged Christmas cards and notes ever since. She was a remarkable woman in so many ways. Mrs. Neville was just the best! My condolences to her family.
Doreen and Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.
Growing up so far away I did not get to know her as well as I would have liked but I will always be grateful to her for helping me in my first year away from home. My cousin and I were in a tough situation in our first two days (a not so good boarding house, missed our appointment at the university etc etc ) We were almost ready to give up and go home. Your mom helped us get into Littledale. Your dad and mom picked us up at the university , took us to the boarding house and transported us and our luggage to Littledale.
I will never forget that. She had me over to supper a few times and made me feel like I could do this.
I’m sure she is dancing with the angels: your dad, my dad, my mom and all her other siblings and family.
Take care you have our (your whole west coast family) heartfelt sympathy.
Love Diane Sansford (Bennett)
Doreen…. my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. May your many wonderful memories keep her close in your heart.
Sharyn
Darleen, Doreen and family.
We met your mom through the Retired Teachers Bowling League. She was a wonderful person and a great bowler.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Debbie and Doug Bursey.
Darleen and Doreen,
Sorry to hear of your Moms passing.
She was an extraordinary woman.
Thinking of you at this time.
Doreen, thinking of you these days -the loss of a mother goes deep in the heart.
Libby Angel
Doreen and family, sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
Dear Doreen, There are no words to ease the pain of loss of your beloved Mother.
I think this quote from Frederick Buechner could easily be your Mother’s final message to you.
“When you remember me, it means you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.”
― Frederick Buechner
Blessings be yours as you both grieve and celebrate the life of this incredible woman.
Doreen, Darlene I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a beautiful lady. I always looked forward to seeing her at her dental appointments
Kenny and Katie, you were so lucky to have such a loving grandmother. She was so proud of you both and all of your accomplishments .
Rest easy Kay
Doreen and family, my sincere condolences of your dear mom. May her gentle soul rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing.
Darlene, Doreen, Katie and Kenny,
Sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful mom and grandmother. Wishing that your memories fill your hearts with love and strength.
Sincerely,
Yvonne and Frank
Darlene, Doreen and families. I extend my sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your mom. She lived a good and long life. Treasure the precious memories
Doreen, Darlene, Kenny & Katie, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother & grandmother. I know you are a very close knit family. Your mother leaves a legacy of incredibly smart and talented daughters and grandchildren. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ann Marie Vaughan (John and Kathleen)
Doreen and Darleen, I bowled with your Mom in the Retired Teachers League. Kay was a beautiful lady, respected by all, always happy with a smile to brighten everyone’s day. Sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Dear Darlene, Doreen and your families,
Sending my deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your dear mother. You were blessed to have her for so long. I know you were very close and you will miss her dearly. Hold fast to all your wonderful memories. Thinking of you all. May she Rest In Peace.
Your Mom was Blessed with a long wonderful life. Still, losing her is not an easy thing to accept. All the fond memories you have created will ease your loss and bring you smiles in time. God Bless you all.
To all of aunt Kay’s family We are so sorry to hear that her 94 year voyage has come to an end. With time and distance I only have a few brief memories of Aunt Kay but being one of the Grant girls from Corbin I am sure she was a loving mother. and an anchor in all of your lives. She will be missed. Rest Aunt Kay
Deepest sympathy to all the members of Kay’s Family.
Kay and I bowled together for many years as members of the Retired Teachers Bowling League.
Kay was a great bowler but more importantly she was a kind and caring person. She shared many stories of her early days of teaching and they were always so interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them.
Kay was a tiny lady but she had a big heart.
She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. May Kay, Rest in Peace.
Doreen
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
May she rest in Peace
Doreen, Darlene and family. I’m so sorry to hear of your dear Mom’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. May your good memories, and the love and support of family and friends, be of some comfort at this difficult time.
Doreen, Darlene and family, our prayers to you on this sad passing of your mother. She has much to be proud of, leaving a strong legacy.. As long as you remember her wisdom, your rmother will be a lighthouse for years to come..
It’s nice to see the many testimonials from those who knew her well.!
Doreen , Kenny and Katie , and Darleen, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom , grandmother. My deepest condolences. Cherish the many beautiful memories and celebrate a life so well lived.
Doreen and Darlene, we send you our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. We got the news via Howie and Peggy. You are never truly alone until you lose your parents.
Doreen, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. I hope you find moments of peace amongst the sadness.
Our deepest condolences— Kay (Nan) was one of our favourite customers who came in every Thursday with her grandson Ken.
We will miss her!
From the staff at The Big R.
So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. I served her and Ken at The Big R for a long time now. All I had to say to the kitchen was Ken and Nan are here and the order would be under way. Their visits have been missed recently. She was such a lovely woman. Thinking of you all.
Darlene and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of your Mother.
Your closeness as a family and wonderful memories shared with your Mom will guide you through this most difficult time.
We are out of town so unable to visit in person.
Take care. Mary and Pat
Dearest Darlene, Doreen, Kenny & Katie,
Sending you all my heartfelt condolences for your mother(grandmother’)’s passing. What a blessing to have had so many wonderful years together with her and to have shared many happy family occasions and milestones, celebrating a life well lived.
Heidi Wells
Mt deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I hope that all the happy memories will help bring you comfort.
To the family,
Sending our condolences to the family on the passing of Kay. We knew Kay through the Retired Teachers Smart bowling league on Wednesday mornings. She was a lovely and kind lady. We have missed her since Covid when she decided not to return to the league..
Clayton and Ruth Rice
My condolences to Kay’s family at this time. I bowled with Kay for a number of years in the Retired Teachers’ Bowling League, met her on the track at The Works and saw her often at 11:00 Mass at St. Teresa’s. Kay was a lovely person, always smiling and gracious. RIP, Kay.
Doreen, Darlene, and All Family. I knew your Mom through the Retired Teachers’ Bowling which she enjoyed so much. It was always such a pleasure speaking with her. Please accept my sincere condolences. Know that my thoughts are with you as you celebrate your Mom’s life. Vince
Doreen and Darlene, our deep condolences to you and family on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Kay’s Family, My condolences to you on your Mom’s passing. I bowled on the same team with your mom for a number of years in the Retired Teachers’ League. We all marvelled at Kay’s attitude towards life. She was so young at heart, so independent and participated in so many activities. She lived a full life. Kay was also very proud of her family and spoke frequently about Kenny and Katie. She would update me on their latest happenings. She enjoyed sharing time with her daughters and grandchildren. Kay was an amazing woman.
Dear Darlene and Doreen,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.
I have fond memories of Aunt Kay, as a boy growing up in St John’s. I noticed that she approached life head on and didn’t let setbacks get in her way. She had a quiet confidence in herself and was willing to share her knowledge with others which enabled her to be a wonderful teacher. She also knew how to have fun and I loved her dry sense of humour. Family was everything to her. In recent years I had the opportunity to spend additional time with Aunt Kay and the same qualities were there right to the end. She lived life to the fullest and had an impact on everyone’s life she touched.
Hopefully the memories you have of her will help during this time.
Dear Doreen and Darlene,
I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Kay’s passing. I have such fond memories of spending time with her during her visits to Halifax, and the times we shared in Newfoundland.
I hope you find comfort in the many beautiful memories you have of your mom. Those memories are truly golden, especially now.
Take good care of each other.
Love, Gina
Doreen and Darlene and all the family, sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mother.
My sincere condolences Doreen on the passing of your mom.
Darlene,
Sending my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Stacy Ryan
Darlene and Doreen, Kenny, Katie and family,
I wanted to send my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. I know how close you all were. I am certain that you have many great memories to help you through this difficult time. I am thinking of you.
Jane Fitzpatrick
Doreen and family, so sorry to hear about the death of your dear mother. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Darlene and Doreen, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sorry I cannot be there. My thoughts are with you both and your family.
Doreen & Darlene , sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
I have lots of great memories of your parents back and forth to our houses on Howlett. My parents were Wallace & Beatrice LeGrow. They have passed also.
I remember sitting with you girls when you dad was working and your mom at mun I believe at the time.
Sending condolences to you both at this difficult
time..
Darlene, Doreen and Family,
Sending sincere condolences upon the passing of your mom. Her long life’ was a blessing and you will have many wonderful memories which you will carry within your hearts forever
We are thinking of you at this sad time
Take care
Bob and Judy ( Gard) Puddester
Darlene and family, condolences on your mother’s passing.