Nina (nee smith) Lockyer
September 2, 1944 to January 13, 2026
Obituary
Nina Lockyer (nee Smith) formerly of Chance Cove, NL, passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family on January 13th, 2026.
She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Cyril, her mother Emma; father Chesley; and brothers Eugene, Rosevelt and Harold.
Leaving to remember her with love and joyful memories are her daughters Sheina (Darrell Knowlton) and Sherry (Larry Purdy); grandchildren David Purdy (Michelle), Jessica Knowlton, Timothy Purdy (Stephanie) and Melissa (Evan Jones); great-grandchildren George, Ana, Olivia, Tristan, Chloë, and Cecily; Sisters Rita, Effie, Mavis and Joan; Brothers Eli (Lilian) and Windsor; Brother in-law Calvin (Olive) and Sister in-law Judy (Gerard); special friend Pat Barnes; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A special thank you to her friend and Doctor, Colin Penny and the staff at St. Lukes Nursing Home, where she has lived for the past 10 years.
Cremation has taken place.
Funeral service will take place at the Carnell Memorial Chapel at 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s on Thursday January 15th, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
No Flowers by request. Donations in memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
Sheina and Sherry,
My condolences on the passing of your mom. I have many great memories from many years ago of your mom and dad and times spent in Sunnyside, coming and going to Chess Tournaments and actually camping out there. She was a lovely lady and always a joy to meet and chat with.
Bob
Sherry, Larry & family. Sorry to read about your mom’s passing. My deepest condolences to all the family.
Judy and all of Nina’s family and friends, I met Nina through Judy, I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences, treasure all your beautiful memories and hold them close to your heart. She was a beautiful lady, RIP Nina.
So sorry to hear Sherry of your mom’s passing, Sincere Condolences to you Larry and all the Family ❤️Our thoughts are with you. Paulette and James Stowe
Sheena,Sherry and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Nina’s passing. I have so many fond memories of visits to your house on Sunday afternoons. Aunt Nina was a gentle lady and more then an in-law to mom. A great friend.
Dad will miss her phone calls and visits. Sending our sincerest condolences and love to you all.
Marie (Smith) Rowe and Uncle Windsor
Sheena, Sherry & families,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.
I have fond memories of your Mom when we first moved to Sunnyside. May she rest in peace. God bless you all..
Stella & Don Combden
Sherry ,so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing..
Please accept my condolences to you and your family at this time.It was always a pleasure to speak with her when she attended church with you.
Sherry, sincere condolences to you and Larry and all family members on the passing of your mother. May memories of happier days be a source of comfort at this difficult time and bring healing to your heart. God bless you.
I first met Nina when I worked taking care of her mother-in-law Winnie Lockyer. I would speak with her almost daily by phone. I met her more formerly when my mom stayed @ St. Lukes Home about ten years ago. I found Nina to be a lovely, compassionate & very friendly person. Nina will be missed I offer my sinerest condolances, & sympathies on the passing of your dear lovely mother. Rest in peace Nina, sincerely, Barbara Richards.
So sorry for your loss. Nina was a lovely lady and good friend to my grandmother, Ethel. I enjoyed watching them banter back and forth and played many games of Skip-Bo with them. Cherish the beautiful memories!
Sheila , Sherry and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. My Mother, Ethel Templeman ,and your Mother were very good friends, and they played many games of skip- bo together. She will be missed.
Shirley and Bert Avery