Patricia "Patsy" Quinlan
December 20, 1942 to February 14, 2025
Obituary
Passed peacefully away at the palliative care unit following a brief illness on February 14th at the age of 82 years. Patsy died as she lived with dignity and grace surrounded by her four children.
Predeceased by her loving husband Don of 61 years who passed just nine short months ago, her parents Patrick & Rita Woodrow, sisters Nellie (Monte) Osmond, Carmel (Dan) Norris, brother Tom Woodrow, niece Coreen Norris, parents-in-law Maurice & Marcella Quinlan.
Leaving to mourn her four children whom she so loved and adored, Michelle (Jim) Hickey, Valda (Dave) AuCoin, Carl (Jane) Quinlan, Andrea (Peter) Avery, affectionate, loving Nan to Claire, Maggie (Rafe), Emily (Adam), Patrick (Sarah), Evan (Amy), Taylor (Jerry), Sam (Erin), & Claudia; her brother Ed (Helen) Woodrow; sisters-in- law Mary Woodrow, Marian (Fred) Hopkins, and a large, loving circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends with whom she shared a special bond.
To know our mother was to love her. She brightened every room with her beautiful smile. When we think of Mom we think of her strength, resilience, humility, generosity, and her profound love for her family. Mom thoroughly enjoyed reading, walking, yoga, fashion, singing, acting, and socializing. She embraced her Tiffany Community and showed true friendship and kindness to all. Mom “loved where she lived.”
Her vibrant personality, hearty laugh, witty sense of humour and compassionate nature are the legacy she leaves behind.
Visitation for Patsy and Don will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Freshwater Rd. on Tuesday February 18th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm; Noel’s Funeral Home, Western Bay, on Wednesday, February 19th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass to be held at the Parish of the Assumption in Bay de Verde on Thursday, February 20th at 11 am. A private family inurnment will take place after the funeral mass.
Flowers gratefully accepted. Donations may also be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
Farewell my Darlings
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on February 18, 2025
7-9 p.m. on February 18, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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We moved to St. John’s in 2016 for a project and were fortunate to have Patsy as our next-door neighbour. From the very beginning, her kindness and warmth made us feel truly at home in a new city. She and her husband embodied the very best of Newfoundland hospitality, turning what was meant to be a temporary stay into a cherished and unforgettable experience.
Our deepest condolences to the Quinlan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sending heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Andrea & family,
My deepest condolences on the recent loss of your beautiful mother and grandmother. May her soul rest in peace.
Carl and family, I have just learned of your mom’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences on your tremendous loss. A mother’s love can never be replaced.
Kay and Lew.
I was so sorry to hear of Patsy’s passing. She was such a beautiful person. I’ll never forget the words she spoke to me so many years ago. They will stay with me forever. I’m sure Don is so happy to be reunited with you, and I’m certain you and Sandy will have a lot to catch up on as well.
To Carl and your family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. May you find peace and comfort in all her memories. May she rest in peace.
To the Quinlan family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She truly was a beautiful person.. please accept my sincere condolences.
Dave and Valda, Jim and Michelle and the entire Quinlan family,
We would like to send our sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Mrs. Quinlan was a fine woman who loved her family dearly. I will never forget how happy she was when she gave me bags of shrimp for Kelli’s father’s 50th birthday party to bring home to Marystown. So proud of the product and we were the talk of the party.
We are sending all of our love to all of you. Please find comfort in your memories and be kind to yourselves. She would not want it any other way.
Dale and Kelli Lambe
Valda, Dave and family,
Please accept our sincere condolence on your loss. Neil remembers your mother’s kindness and the warmth of your whole family when he first arrived in Bay de Verde all those years ago.. I as well remember your mom‘s welcoming smile and hospitality on my visits. We sincerely hope that your memories give you comfort as you at this time and for always. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Michelle, Valda, Carl, Andrea and immediate and extended family, we are so sorry re your loss of a wonderful lady. Patsy was indeed the woman you describe in your obituary and we knew her as a beautiful loving person, with a great sense of humour and positive attitude to life. She will be missed but has left a ton of great memories. Hugs and love to you all, Juanita and George
Sincere condolences on your loss. Your mother was an amazing woman! She will truly be missed!
Andrea & Peter, Ed & Helen and families,
We were so sorry to learn of your mother and sister’s passing. We know that you will miss her very much. Please treasure your memories of her and keep her in your hearts.
Janet O’Brien & Jim Oakley
To the Family of Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear of your dear Mom’s passing. May you cherish all of your wonderful memories and the joy and love that she brought into your lives. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Sincerely,
Heather Squires
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom and Dad. My prayers are with you.
Jackie Traverse
Michelle, Jim,, Jane, and Claire
Our sincere condolences on your loss
Anne Hannaford & John Peddle
Andrea and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May they rest in peace..
To the Woodrow and Quinlan family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God Bless
Gussie (Sutton) Edgar Harris
Quinlan family We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all..
Andrea and Family, please accept my sincere condolences. They were both such a gift to all who were lucky enough to know them.
Valda, Michelle, Carl, Andrea and Family,,, We are both so sorry to hear of the passing of your “”Mom””..She was such a Beautiful Lady inside and out and a Great Friend…She is now with your ”Dad”…May they both Rest In Peace. Howard and Rosann Hyde
Carl, Jane and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult period. Peter and Patrick
Our sincere condolences to all the family at this sad time. We were saddened to hear of Patsy’s passing. On our frequent visits to a relative in Tiffany Village it was always a pleasure on a sunny day to meet and chat with Patsy and Don at the entranceway. She was always upbeat and pleasant and had a great positive outlook on life.
Irene Brown & Fergus O’Byrne
I was deeply saddened to learn of Patsy’s passing. From our first meeting I knew she would be a dear friend and someone II could call on anytime to provide support or to have a good laugh with. She and Don will be missed deeply as I cherish their friendship.
I’m sure you’ll find great comfort in the memories she has built with you. Hugs.
Michelle, Valda, Carl, Andrea and family
So sorry to hear of your mom‘s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Your mom was such a beautiful person both inside and out and she lit up a room with her presence. Cherish all your memories and hold them close to your heart.
Colleen & Rob Simms
Sorry to hear of Pasty passing.. Condolences to the family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
To Mrs. Quinlan’s family & friends.
We were so sorry to learn of her passing.
She was a real inspiration to all who witnessed her in the Tiffany Village commercials over the past few years. From her big smile and wonderful personality, & obvious endurance we thought she would live forever.
Sending our sincere thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sending our sincere thoughts and prayers to you all.
To The Quinlan Family: I’m so sorry for this profound loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman of strength and personality. Our parents are the foundation of our lives and you are all a testament to the strength of that foundation as you are her legacy and she was so proud of you, as she deserved to be. The best consolation is that you have someone so wonderful to hold in your hearts. She really was a star.
Dear Michelle, Jim and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious matriarch. It was more than evident the love, admiration and respect you had for your Mom. No doubt, her love lives on in each of you. May that bring you comfort and healing peace now.
Andrea, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Andrea and Carl. Thinking of you. My condolences.
Susan Adams
To: Valhalla and the Quinlan family;
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time of loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phil,Marie Woodrow & family
Andrea, Peter, Michelle, Jim & Family,
We are sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Glenn, Patricia, Ryan & Andrew
To the Quinlan family,
Your mother was a pillar in the community, but more importantly, THE pillar that supported your family as a beacon of strength and love throughout your lives. We are thinking of you at this time of profound loss.
Your Mom. A wonderful woman who made the world a better place.
Sending strength and love to you all. .
“If ever there comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever. -Winnie the Pooh.
The world has lost two wonder people. Heaven has gained two kind souls.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Sending condolences to all of your family. ((Hugs))
Condolences to her family
To the Quinlan and Woodrow families.
Sorry for your loss. May she RIP.
Michelle , Jim and families
I really didn’t know your Mom but I knew her from her television ads and I met her one day at Sobey’s and I told told her how I knew you guys and Bruce and Lynne. She was so pleasant and thankful that we had talked. …told me how she and her husband were regular visitors to Florida until her husband had medical issues. Her advice to me: ” Enjoy every day together than you can because you never know when it is over. I was so moved by those few moments with your mom. Bless her and thank her. You must have a lot of memories.
Dear Michelle, Valda, Carl and Andrea,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Patsy’s passing. Patsy was an amazing woman, so loving and caring. She was so proud of each of you and your families. Patsy always lit up a room with her warmth and laughter. She and your dad were such loving and supportive friends to my mother and father. I will always cherish the wonderful times our families spent together..
My deepest condolences on Patsy’s passing.. Lots of love, Susan Hynes
To Valda and the Quinlan Family;
We were so very sorry and shocked to hear of your Mother’s passing. Patsy was a kind and loving lady and a good friend of ours. We have many fond memories of Patsy and Don through the years especially since we moved to the city. We are remembering you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult and sad time. May she Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences;
Kevin and Mary Walsh
Michelle, Jim and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Treasure the many amazing memories.
Thinking of you-
Denise Evans &Greg Diamond
Andrea and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your Mom. I was so sorry to hear this today, as I know how much you and your family cherished her and she you. She was a lovely, gentle lady, always interested in those around her and in putting others needs before her own.
I hope that all the wonderful memories you shared will help you through this very difficult time, in the days and months ahead.
Maxine (Ledwell)
To Andrea, Valda, Karl, and Michelle and all your families. We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mother, she was a great lady who will surely be very missed. Sincere condolences to you all.
Valerie and Joe
We are thinking of you all at this sad time for your family. You were so kind to us with Edwins’ unexpected passing in September and we will always remember. Our deepest condolences.
To Michelle, Jim, and family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother/grandmother.
Carl, Jane and family. Words cannot convey how saddened we are to hear about your mother. Take solace in knowing that she left a positive and lasting impression in the lives of so many -especially yours. Hold tight to the memories, for she will live on forever in your heart. The world is a much better place for her presence in it. Sending our love.
Andrea and extended family of Patsy
Sorry to see that your Mother has made her exit from the stage of life – no more television appearances!
She was a charming and vivacious person who exuded a joie de vivre
She and your Father both had a remarkable and accomplished life. and are now at rest – may it be in peace. .
Your family was blessed with parents who made a difference on their journey.
Godspeed Don and Patsy
With heartfelt sympathy & prayer to the Quinlan & Woodrow families, extended family & friends. Take comfort in your cherished memories and keep her memory alive in your hearts & minds. May her big smile and her bright light continue to shine.. May the love she left behind help you through your grief, loss & difficult days ahead. She earned her wings & a peaceful rest.. God bless!
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, a trail of beautiful memories remain.” 🙏💐
Carl, Jane, Michelle, Jim, Valda and Dave
My heartfelt and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family on the loss of your mother Patsy. I had the great pleasure of spending time with her last summer at the quilt festival. She truly was a lovely person and I can hear her now saying farewell my darlings! May she rest in peace. Hugs to all, Lynn
Ed, Helen, Woodrow and Quinlan Families condolences on Patsy’s passing. We know how fondly you spoke of your dear sister. May she Rest in Peace.
Carl , we are shocked to hear of your mother’s passing . Take comfort in your wonderful memories of her. Hugs to you and Jane
To All the Quinlan family
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom, Nan and friend
My late husband Mike and I had the privilege of spending many enjoyable times at dinners and gatherings with your Mom and Dad over the years especially in Florida and Middle Gull Pond and I cherish those memories
Thoughts and prayers are with you all -rest in peace my dear friend
We are deeply saddened at the swift illness and loss of Patsy , she was truly loved by many. W e hope you can find some comfort at this difficult time in the beautiful memories you have made together. It was a pleasure to know Patsy, she was always a bit of sunshine in every day. All our love .
Debbie and Ray Dowden
Andrea, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. From the pictures seen over the years, she certainly had beautiful joyful smiles. I hope your memories bring you comfort in the times ahead. Take care, Susan.
Andrea and the Quinlan family… Sincere condolences on the passing of Patsy. A beautiful soul inside and out. We remember her warmth, friendless, happiness and her kindness to everyone she met. Carol Anne and Wilf
To all the Quinlan family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother, Patsy. She is once again with Don, enjoying happy times. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Patsy.
Bob Howard/Lynn Moore
To all the Quinlan family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother, Patsy. She is once again with Don, enjoying happy times. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Patsy.
Bob Howard/Lynn Moore
Evan, Amy, Valda, Dave, Taylor, Jerry and Family,
Rowan and I send our sincerest condolences on the loss of your grandmother, and mother. We never had the pleasure of meeting her but she was was matriarch of a beautiful family of kind and generous people, and in that we know she was loving and gentle. Rest in Peace.
To Valda and the Quinlan family. We were so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her as being a beautiful and kind l day who always had a smile for everyone that she met,The world wi,l be a darker place without her.. Hold fast to all of your precious memories. Thoughts and prayers to you and all of the family.
Oh heaven has gained one of the most beautiful angles! It’s hard to believe I won’t see her again!
For someone who was not family to me she sure felt like it! 💕❤️ if there was one person who deserved the world it was definitely our precious Patcy! Hopefully she’s up there now having a glass of bubbly and a few jam jams.
I’m sending all my hugs and kisses to all the family ! ❌⭕️❌⭕️
Patrick Corinne, I’m sorry to hear that you died. You’re my best friend you stepped on me. No one else there and I’m going to miss you dearly. I didn’t know your husband passed down. He was a real nice man. I don’t know where a funeral home is so I can’t come over Take care Sandra Lynch.
So sorry to read of patsy passing just short 9 months after Don.They were such nice people ,I cut Don’s hair and she always drove him.They were very friendly and I often thought of Patsy whenever I saw her on the commercial on tv..My condolences to their family and may they have enternal peace
Barry cutler formally Central Barber 💈/ Straight Edge Barbers
Patsy and Don were pillars of the Conception Bay North Region, as well as the province. They both affected many people in the course of their lives in profound ways and I, too, was positively impacted by them both, for varied reasons. Please accept my deepest condolences to you all. As I have learned, there is no way around the immense grief, only through it. Rely on those you hold close to help you face the loss. Wishing you comfort.
My heart is sad to hear of Patsy passing. A beautiful lady inside and out. A very considerate person to everyone. A joy to be around. Always brighten your day. To the family I felel your sadness. My condolences and hugs going to you all. RIP Patsy. Fly with the angels as you was an angel on earth and now heavenly angel in Gods heavenly kingdom.
To the family; your Mom was always a bright light. She treated me like I was special. As Don did ,always saying do more for yourself. I loved them both.
Such a lovely tribute to your dear mother. She lived such a beautiful, fulfilling life. Heartfelt condolences to you all.
Michelle and family. I’m so very sorry to hear both your mom and dad have passed
May all your treasured memories give you peace during this difficult time
Another angel has left us.to all the family i am sorry to hear the passing off your mom.she was indeed love by all.may god give you all the strength to get through these next few days.RIP my friend 🧡
My dear Aunt Patsy, you spread joy, laughter, and kindness everywhere you went. You had a gift for making people smile and feel loved—family or not, it didn’t matter. I absolutely loved watching your commercials; they made me smile from ear to ear, just like you did for so many others. You will be dearly missed. Rest in peace, Patsy.
Hugs to Andrea, Carl, Valda & Michelle, So very sorry.
Love,
Bonnie Norris
Mitch Norris
Andrea,,Carl,Michelle and Valda
So very sorry to hear of your moms passing
She was such a beautiful lady
Taylor, Evan & family so sorry for your great loss. May your loved one RIP..