Marguerite Drover
December 10, 1942 to July 19, 2024
Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we share that Marguerite Drover (nee Sutton) passed peacefully away on July 19, surrounded by her family at home in St. John’s. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Phoebe Sutton, as well as her brother, Woodrow Sutton.
Left with a lifetime of love and memories are her husband of 57 years, Nigel Drover, and their children Calvin Drover (Sarah), Bruce Drover (Kirsten), and Nancy Andrews (Glenn) as well as grandchildren Thomas, James, Lila, Freyja, and Cullen of whom she was incredibly proud, her siblings Henry Sutton (Rose) and Vida Keats (Harvey), and a close-knit circle of lifelong friends.
Throughout her 81 years, Marguerite was incredibly committed to her family, and determined in her education and career. Growing up in Burgoyne’s Cove, she was the first young woman in the community to become a licensed driver, buy a car, and earn a university education. Together, Marguerite and Nigel taught their children the importance of being independent and bold in the pursuit of their goals.
Marguerite Drover was an avid quilter, took great pride in her garden, and loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. She touched the lives of many people and while her passing will surely be mourned, it is also with a great deal of gratitude that we reflect on her life and the blessing of being a part of it.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 23 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Carnell’s Funeral Home on Freshwater Road in St. John’s. A service to celebrate Marguerite’s life will take place on Wednesday, July 24 at 2pm at St. Mark’s Anglican Church on Logy Bay Road in St. John’s with burial following the service at Forest Road Anglican Cemetery. For any family or friends that are unable to attend the service, it will be livestreamed at St. Marks Church The link is http://www.facebook.com/stmarksnl
Those wishing to make donations in memory of Marguerite may do so to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre Foundation.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on July 23, 2024
7-9 p.m. on July 23, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Wednesday July 24th
St. Mark's Anglican Church
203 Logy Bay Rd, St. John's
So very saddened to hear of your wife’s passing. Please accept our condolences . Hugs
Cyril & Elaine Best
Nigel, so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. We just returned from BC and was informed by Charlie Marsh at McDonalds. Please accept our deep condolences.
Bill and Sylvia Walsh.
So sorry to learn of Marguerite’s passing. I knew her through quilting both in Cabot and Eastern Edge. She was always eager to share her quilting although a little shy that her beautiful work was not good enough.
My condolences to Nigel and the family.
To the Drover Family,
So sad to hear about the loss of Marguerite. Always such great neighbors growing up on Regina Place. You had a special closeness to our family in the area. Such great family friends and sense of community in our neighborhood. . It was a tight circle of friends on Regina Place and she will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to you Nigel, Calvin, Bruce and Nancy. Stay strong and support each other. Thoughts are with you.
Sincerely ,
T’ina Hann
Nigel and family, sincere condolences at this sad time. Marguerite was a wonderful teacher, mother and friend. We would see her also at the craft fairs as she helped Nigel with the sale of his fine woodworking products. May you find comfort in your many memories..
Calvin, I am so very sorry for your loss. I understand you were speaking with my mother at the funeral home. She shared fond memories of meeting your mother when she and your father were first dating and the lovely times she has shared with your mother more recently in their volunteer roles.
Sending condolences to you and your whole family at this difficult time.
Kelly Smith Wayland
Nigel and family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending condolences and deepest sympathies
With sincere sympathy to Nigel and family from Barbara, Janice, and Derek Peddle of Lethbridge AB, family of the late Roland C. Peddle (colleague from Bishops College).
I Nigel and family,
I am totally shocked to hear of Marguerite’s passing . As one of the hostel girls, I was delighted to chat with her at our get together earlier this year. I am so sorry for your loss and may the love you and your family share, help you through the difficult days ahead.
Sincere condolences to Nigel and family on Marguerite’s passing. I have many fond memories of my time at Dawson Elem with her, and the other wonderful people there, as we started out on our teaching journey.
Nigel and family
We have been out of town and only learned of Marguerite’s passing this afternoon (Wednesday). We are so sorry to hear this. 57 years is a long time. We are thinking about you all at this sad time.
Kevin and Kay Smith
Harry ,Rose and the Drover Family,
Condolences on the passing of your loved one .Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..
Barbara Barbour
My condolences to Nigel, Calvin, Bruce, Nancy and their families. I first met Marguerite when she was assigned as a young teacher to St. Mary’s School in Curling. I was in Nigel’s grade seven class and Marguerite was teaching a younger grade. Marguerite always had a friendly smile for everyone. I later came to know Marguerite as a frequently called on teacher at Macdonald Drive Elementary and as a parent there. She will surely be greatly missed.
Nigel and family,
My deepest condolences to you and all who held Marguerite in their hearts. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace and in the coming days may you be comforted by the love of God which will bear you up.
Nigel- sorry to hear the news about your wife. May you have comfort in knowing that you have family and friends who share your sorrow.
Nigel and Family,
Thinking of you all during this sad time and sending my sincere condolences .I have known Marguerite since our days at Bishop Jones Hostel She was a beautiful person ,always so caring, kind ,and a friend to many. We always had some great chats when we ran into each other . With the love and support of family and friends as well as your wonderful memories , may you soon find comfort and peace. Sorry I cannot attend the visitation as I recently had knee surgery. Sincerely. Betty ( Parmiter ) Patey
Uncle Nigel, Calvin, Bruce, Nancy and family,
We send our heartfelt condolences on the passing of beloved Aunt Marg. She was always there for all the family, showing her love and support in so many ways like baking our wedding cake and making a one of a kind wedding quilt. I have fond memories of family times together – the kids table at Holiday dinners and her of course of her wit and humour which was second to none.
Thinking of you all and holding you close in our hearts. Love, Alda, Rodney, Jack and Sam
My deepest condolences to the family.
Nigel and family, Henry and Rose, Vida and Harvey, and your families. We are saddened by the news of Marguerite’s passing and are very sorry for your great loss. May your memories of Marguerite be a source of comfort and peace during this difficult time. Sincere condolences. Maxine and Boyd
I’m so saddened to hear of Marguerites passing.
I was a longtime quilter with her in Cabot Quilters and more recently in Eastern Edge. Although I did not see her much this past year I did not know she was ill.
We spoke many times and I always enjoyed the conversations we had. Marguerite was a kind gentle soul and we will miss her in the Guild.
My sincere condolences to Nigel and family.
I cannot make the funeral home visit but will attend the funeral.
Karen Martin
Dear Uncle Nigel, Calvin, Bruce, Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Marg’s passing. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of our family visits during the summers. After I moved out west, Aunt Marg’s was always the first stop when I came home to Newfoundland. Aunt Marg has a special place in my heart. She was always encouraging no matter what I was pursuing. I loved her for her directness and her sense of humour. I hope you can all find peace in her memory.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Love, Juanita, Paul and Sasha
To Nigel and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing.
I have some wonderful memories of Marguerite as we were both substitute teachers at MDE. Always patient and supportive we shared many enjoyable teaching moments.
I’m sending you my deepest condolences at this sad time.
Sending my condolences to Marguerite’s family. I knew her from our teaching days and, more recently, through Cabot Quilters Guild and Eastern Edge Quilters. I hope that your many memories of times spent together will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Paula Cramm
Nigel Calvin Bruce and Nancy so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and mom. We were neighbours a few year ago Ray Carm Darrell Edward and Blair Kieley. Take care.
Dear Nigel, Calvin, Bruce and Nancy, so very sorry to read of Marguerites passing, she was a lovely lady and neighbour with a lovely smile, sending condolences to you all, Penny, Don, Teisha and Kyle Youden
To Nigel. We were so sorry to read of Marguerite’s passing and we send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Our condolences to your family. In this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your memories for they will give you comfort.
Dianne and Jim Lake
To Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She sounded like a truly inspirational woman. Sending my deepest condolences to you all during this time.
Nancy and family, thinking of you all and sending the biggest of hugs during this saddest of times. Your Mom was such a beautiful, kind lady whose spirit will always shine bright. I am so very sorry for your loss. Much love xx.
Nigel and Family our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you all at this very difficult time . May happy memories of Marguerite bring you comfort & joy at this sad time..
Ann & Wayne Parsons
To Nigel and family. Sincere sympathy in your time of sorrow and loss. Your beautiful memories of your life together will help sustain you but the road is difficult ahead. Phyllis Beckett
Nigel and family. My deepest condolences to you all I met Marguerite via the Torbay Quilters.Group.She was a kind, compassionate, a supportive member to our group. Her contributions to our Pot Luck get together s was always special. May happy memories comfort you in the coming days. Take care and God Bless.
I am shocked to hear of Marguerite’s passing. We have been friends through our children, our careers and our hobbies for many years. Such a kind loving person. She will surely be missed by her family and friends. My sincere condolences to her family.
Nigel and Family,
So sorry to read of Marguerite’s passing. We met at Vanier Elementary where we were both teaching. Over the years we would meet socially through mutual friends. May happy memories comfort you in the coming days. Sincere sympathy to you all.
Mildred and Alvin Tucker ..
Nigel and family:
We are so saddened to hear of Marguerite’s passing. On behalf of the Bishop Jones Hostel “girls” of which she was one in 1959-60 and Summer School 1960, we wish to extend our deepest condolences. During the past 10 years or so we got to know Marguerite as she was part of our BJMHG Committee. We enjoyed her pleasant demeanor, her kindness, her dedication and her dry wit at our meetings and pot lucks. After COVID we have missed our get togethers and will remember with fondness her seat at the dinner table. May God Bless and Comfort you in the days ahead as you deal with your loss.
Nigel, Bruce, Nancy, Calvin and families,
Sending love and condolences at this time and as you forge this new path forward. Marguerite was such a good friend to my Mom and helped teach me about life long true friendship. Her support and kind words over the last few years especially have meant so much.
Our deepest condolences to everyone.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bruce: sending my deepest condolences to you and your loved in the face of this devastating loss.
Nigel, Calvin, Bruce and Nancy; Vida and Harry; and families:
We extend our sympathy to each of you as you face all the complications of such an unexpected and intense loss and a very different future.
The friendship with Marguerite, since early university days has always been a treasured relationship. Her compassionate and gentle nature made it a pleasure to be in her presence.
We pray for God’s care and comfort for you; and blessing upon you, as you anticipate your reunion in heaven.
With our love, Gerald and Claudette
Nigel and Family,
So sorry to hear about Marguerite’s passing.
I hope that the wonderful memories you all have of your years together will help to sustain you during this very difficult time.
Sincere condolences,
Linda Coles & Ches Keats
Randy and I send our heartfelt condolences to you all. I always enjoyed our conversations when our paths crossed.