Olive Linda Sansom (née Tilley)
July 6, 1932 to April 16, 2025
Obituary
For those unable to attend the service for the Late Olive Sansom on Saturday at 12 p.m. may view it via the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0NDg5ODQxNDM1ODk0NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
We sadly announce the passing of our wonderful mother and grandmother, Olive Linda Sansom (née Tilley), age 92 years on Wednesday April 16th, 2025, at St Clare’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Predeceased by loving husband of 67 years, Roy C. Sansom (2020) and beloved son, Bill Sansom (2023). As the last of the four children of the late William and Cicely (Holloway)Tilley of Hants’s Harbour, she is predeceased by her siblings and their spouses: Irene and Max Janes; Marjorie and Roger Mallette; Frank and Marjorie Tilley; special niece, Norma Soper. Also, in- laws: Dorothy and Herman Green; Ruth and Tom Hann; Shirley Garrett.
Leaving to mourn with precious and loving memories, daughter and son – in – law, Cynthia and Greg Fardy; grandson Mark; daughter in- law, Sharon Sansom; granddaughters Melissa and Deana and her family; as well as other family and friends.
Special thanks to staff and her friends at Hillcrest Estates, Mount Pearl, where she had resided since 2020.
Olive had spent her married years in St. John’s where the focus of her life was her family and faith. She was always known for her kind heart. She showed her concern for others by volunteering with The Red Cross, Emmaus House and St. Thomas’ Church.
Gathering to be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday April 19th, from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by the service starting at noon. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd.
Donations may be made to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church or a charity of your choice.
Schedule
Visitations
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on April 19, 2025
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
12:00pm, Saturday April 19th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Shirl and Ed Brown
To Cynthia and family: We are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing; and, we send you our deepest condolences at this time of great loss. May your precious and delightful memories of your mom be a tower of strength to you in the days ahead. “Although the song has ended, the melody lingers on.” [Irving Berlin]
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, Sam..
She had a long life and I’m sure there are many happy memories for you to cherish.
May she rest in peace.
So sorry to learn of Olive’s passing. She was a beautiful lady. Roy and Olive were good friends of my parents, Faith and Henry Pitcher of Winterton. I’ll always remember, with gratitude, their many visits and their kindness to my Dad, Henry, when he was terminally ill at St Clares in 1988. They were a beautiful couple indeed. Our sincere condolences to the family..
Sorry to hear of Aunt Ollies passing. It is a sad time when we lose a loved one but be strong and keep your memories,
That generation of the Tilleys is gone; we are the next ones left to carry on.
Keith Tilley
My sincere condolences to all the family. She meant so much to the Tilley family. I have fond memories of years ago at Uncle Max and Aunt Irene’s house.
My father Frederick Carter, who passed away late last year, and his loyal companion Mary Pike, who passed away in 2009, were great friends with Roy and Olive and spent many enjoyable times together later in their lives. I met Olive and Roy on several occasions. They were a lovely couple, and were kind and loving toward each other. I remember hearing from them how much they enjoyed being together in the outdoors, and often had a boil up even in the winter. I offer my sincere condolences to Olive’s family, and I celebrate with them a life well lived. May she rest in peace.
Cynthia and Family, please accept our sincere condolences as you mourn the loss of your precious Mother. Your Mom was truly a beautiful soul, who will be forever missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
So sorry Cynthia on the loss of your Mom. Sending sympathy to you and your family in this challenging time.
Blessings will come through your memories.
I had the pleasure of serving with both Roy and Olive on the prison ministry team of St. Thomas’ Church. They were very committed to the church driven by their Christian Faith. RIP Boyd Collins
So very sorry Cynthia, Greg and Mark. Sincere sympathy to you as you say goodbye to your mother. She obviously lived a long and happy life with your father, and she leaves you with many happy memories.. Love.
Cynthia and family
Sending sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. Sorry i cannot attend her funeral, but so happy that I was able to see her at the time of Bills death.. Take care and cherish the good memories.. Joan Brown
Hello Cynthia. Remembering you fondly from
LeMarchant Road and from MPCH. Thinking of you now as you say good-bye to your mother. It is a sad time and your loss is shared by your many friends and colleagues.
A mother is the most special person and her loss is never replaced; it is remembered in the heart.
Wayne