Regina Angel (nee Cantwell)
December 18, 1948 to April 5, 2025
Obituary
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 Regina (Cantwell) Angel.
Predeceased by her husband, Gerald P. Angel; her parents, Frank and Margaret Cantwell; parents-in-law, Gerald and Irene Angel; sister, Dolores Withers; sister-in-laws, Anna Angel Woolgar and Pam Angel; brother-in-laws, Bud Bragg and Bob Squires; beloved niece, Renata Elizabeth Withers. She was a gentle and graceful soul.
Left to mourn her great loss is her daughter, Ashlee (Paul Fleming); and her cherished granddaughter, Emily Fleming (her Little Missy); as well as her brothers and sisters Gerry Cantwell (Dorothy), Ted Cantwell (Donna), Agnes Cantwell, and Helena Bragg; her in-law family Vince Withers, Pat Angel, Bob Angel (Roseanne), John Angel (Ann), and Cathy Squires, Anne Marie and Pat Fleming; and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Regina spent her early years at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Later, she moved to St. John’s where she graduated from Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School and St. Clare’s School of Nursing. While at St. Clare’s, she and a group of friends formed a vocal group, The Clarets, and travelled around entertaining at a variety of local functions.
She always insisted on wearing high heels, whether around the house in her feathered slippers, or paired with her nursing uniform during her long shifts. She loved clothes in the latest styles and was always dressed to the nines for special occasions. She had a fabulously mischievous sense of humor, was always laughing, and she loved to share her quick wit and joy with others. She had a great love of family and of spending time with them, and she had a soft spot for all her nephews and nieces.
Aunt Ginie, as she was always affectionately known, was a natural born nurturer. Through her extensive years of nursing and the immense amount of medical knowledge she accrued, she became everyone’s “go to” person for consultations on any kind of medical ailment. When Gina said it was time to go to the doctor, you didn’t waste any time; you went right away. Regina, an Angel in so many ways, will be lovingly remembered by all of those who were touched by her in her path through life.
Ashlee, Paul, and Emily are very grateful and thankful for the support of family and friends during this difficult time.
“We will love you forever, we will love you for always. Forever and beyond my Mommy and Nanny Gina you’ll be. Sweet dreams. Sweet dreams. We love you, goodnight”
Cremation has taken place. No visitation.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 1st, at 11:00 am at St. Teresa’s Church. Mundy Pond Road, followed by inurnment at Belvedere Cemetery.
Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador or to another charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
funeral
11:00am, Thursday May 1st
St. Teresa's Parish
120 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John's
Interment to follow on Belvedere Cemetery
Ashley and family , May you have the strength to move through the grief of the passing of your Mom and once again find the gratitude of being her daughter.
Libby
My sincere condolences to the Angel and Cantwell families. Regina was such a loving , caring person. I worked with her at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home and always enjoyed our lunches at “Table #1”. RIP Regina.
Maureen O’Dea
My condolences on the loss of your beautiful Mom. Regina was very pleasant and lots of fun. I was fortunate to have worked with both her and Pam. May she RIP. Marcheta O’Brien.
So sorry for your loss. Regina was such a funny and fun loving member of the class of 1969 at St. Clare’s Many stories are repeated telling of her great humour especially in the residence “Nook”. Rest in peace, Regina, with Gerry and all the angels.
Joan (Hartley) Kehoe
Agnes & The Cantwell/Angel families:
Sincerest condolences of the passing of your beloved sister Regina. May she have eternal peace.
Anne (Hunt) Peddle
Sincere condolences to Regina’s family! I worked with Regina at St. Pat’s home, she was a caring, kind person and so nice to work with! Rest in peace Regina!
Ashlee, you have had to say goodbye to your loving Mom. She will watch over you, Paul and Emily.. Keep your memories alive.
Our condolences to the Cantwell and Angle family❤️
My sincere condolences to the Angel and Cantwell families. I worked with Regina at St.Pats. Such a beautiful person. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Ashlee, Emily, Paul. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Condolences to the Angel/Cantwell families.
Ted, Donna and family
My sincere condolences on the passing of Regina
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace and rise to everlasting glory
Our condolences to the Cantwell and Angel families
Ted, Donna and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
I worked with Regina at St Patricks Mercy Home. She was a kind and loving nurse, and an amazing coworker. She had a wonderful sense of humor! I will never understand how she worked a shift in heels! My sincerest condolences to her family. She always beamed when she talked about you fondly. Rest in peace Regina.
Sincere sympathy to the Cantwell and Angel families. I have many great memories of Regina and her bright spirit and delightful sense of humor..
Kathleen Martin
My sincere condolences to her sister Agnes and the whole family..
To Aunt Regina ,
A style icon , a heart warmer , a fabulous hugger , and an aunt anyone would dream to have and hug. Regina made us laugh , lifted our spirits , inspired my scrabble game and my want to be in style at all events while also she showed us how to listen , to help and to be oneself. We are unable to attend services May 1st as we are out of the country. But we will be thinking of you all in this difficult time and making our donation for your cause. Love Greg Woolgar and Lori Power.
Gerry Ted, Agnes and Helena what sad news. The Cantwell Family and I became very close in the early 70’s. I would spend many special weekend at the lighthouse at Cape Spear.. Gerry and I developed a strong relationship during that time. I remember many a night pushing Regina on the old swing just up from the house. She was so full of life.. My what a loss.. Bless u all.
Agnes, so very sorry to hear of your sisters passing, my thoughts are with you at this terribly sad time.
To Ted,Donna and family; so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. She sounded like such a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Donny and Ruby Colbert
Ted please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved sister although I never met her it sounds like she was a wonderful person.may your precious memories help you get through the difficult days ahead.
Bill and Donna Tizzard
Ted and all family…thinking of you as you say good-bye to Angela. There are no words to ease the loss but many friends share the sorrow with you.
Wayne
So sorry for your loss Ashlee 💔
Condolences to your family RIP 🙏
Condolences to the Angel/Cantwell family from the Edney family. I have many fond memories of Regina as a child growing up, we called her and Gerry our Easter Beagles, they spoiled my sister and I when we were young. with chocolates and their love/attention. May you rest in peace.