Wilfred Noel Drover (Jr.)
December 25, 1959 to April 27, 2021
Obituary
To view the funeral service for Wilfred Drover Jr. on Friday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. please click the following link:
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Passed away suddenly at his home in Paradise, surrounded by his loving family, Wilfred Noel Drover (Jr.), age 61 years. He enjoyed his daily walks, watching sports and his large collection of ball caps. He loved life and fought a hard fight. Wilf was a very special person, a kind and loving soul and will be missed by many.
Predeceased by his father Wilfred Drover (Sr.) (2004), and sister Tanya Drover (1993).
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his mother Rosemary Drover (Squires); sisters Pamela Drover (Bill Walsh), and Donna Power (David Power); nephews Bradley Drover (Kelly Penner), and Tyler Drover; nieces Felicia Power, Kandice Collins (Brandon Collins) and Jillian Loveless; great nephew Dominic Gear and great niece Briella Drover, both whom he loved so much; special aunt Phyllis Drover; and special friend Wade Best.
Special thank you to long time family doctor Dr. David Hart, The Heart Failure Clinic, Dr. Sean Murphy, Dr. Joshua Mercer and lab assistant Lori Lynch, all of whom provided Wilf with excellent care during his illness. Also, a special thanks to Wilf’s two sisters who gave him loving care on a daily basis.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 297 Paradise Road, with interment to follow in Holy Innocents Anglican Cemetery. To attend the service, you must register by emailing tlynnrussell@hotmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador or the Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society.
Rosemary, Sorry to be so late writing you a message. I bought a card but wasn’t able to access your address anywhere. We are so deeply sorry by Wilfie’s sudden death. Rose, my heart is aching for you. No mother should ever have to lose a child, and you have lost two, along with your husband while still a fairly young man. It just isn’t fair. Someday maybe you can understand. I only met Wilkie a couple of times when he was a very young boy. He was a beautiful baby, and from what I have been reading he grew up to be a lovely man. Hold unto your faith. You are a very strong woman. I know your heart is broken, but one day you will be together again, where there is no more pain or sorrow or loss. Hold unto all your wonderful memories. Deepest sympathy again to you and your girls and Tyler, and all your families May Wilfie’s gentle soul rest in peace and rise in glory. Love and God’s blessing be with you my old friend. Shirley and Charlie.
Please accept our sincere condolences on Wilf’s passing.
The English Family
So sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing. . Please accept our deepest condolences.
We were so sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So very sad to hear of your loss. Deepest condolences to you all on Wilf’s passing. We will miss seeing him walk along Camrose Dr.
Love and prayers,
Bob & Lois Hussey
Pam, so sorry to hear about your brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
I hope happy memories warms your heart.
To Nan and family, I’m still in shock how he went so suddenly! I’ll always regret sweet Briella not having met her Uncle Wilf! He loved her sooo much!
My fave memory will be of seeing his big smile next to the limo door.
Love you all,
Kelly Penner (and all of us here in AB
Rose & Family we are so sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing please accept our deepest Condolences during this difficult time .
So sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this time
Rosemary, Donna, Pam and family, we are so sorry to hear of Wilfie’s passing. Our sincere condolences. Thinkin of you all at this difficult time..
Take care!
Rose and Family, So sorry to hear of Wilfie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Aunt Rosemary and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Wilf was an amazing person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Loves ya,
Lori Ann, Glen & Zach
Rosemary & Family
So sorry to hear of your son’s passing, sincere condolences at this very difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care, all God’s Blessings.
Rose and family, please accept our sincere condolences on Wilf’s passing.
I was so sad to read this and know you must be broken hearted.
Thinking of you
Vince and Pat Burton
Rosemary & family:Our deepest condolences to you & your family passing of your son Wilf. Denise & Henry.
We are so sorry to hear of Wilfie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Love and support to Wilf’s family during this difficult time. We, at Ray’s K&D Grocery Ltd, miss him already. Wilf was a constant friend to me and a huge supporter of K&D over his lifetime. Rest in peace my friend.
Kim French and family
Ray’s K&D Grocery Ltd.
Deepest sympathy to the family. He will be dearly missed by you all as I have always heard him mentioned with such kindness and loved. To have been loved and remembered is the key to life. Sincere condolences.
Rosemary & Family
We are so very sorry to hear of your sons passing
Our sincere condolences at this very difficult time
May he RIP
Andrew & Joanne Thorne
Rosemary,Pam,Donna and extended families. So sorry to hear of Wilfies passing our sincere condolences to all of you.. Hold your precious memories close at this difficult time.RIP Wilfie
Sorry for loss..
Fred and Carol Gosse
Rosemary and Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. Our sincere condolences to your family. God Bless
Rosemary and family
We are so sorry to hear of Wilfie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
From my Face book post:-
Rosemary and Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wilfie always had a special place in my heart as did you Rosemary and Mr Drover . My children who are all now in their 50,s thought the world of him, he was their guardian when we lived in your house in Paradise and needed a sitter. I know they will be upset. Wilfie, Rest in Peace my special friend .
Pam, Rosemary & family,
I was so saddened to learn of Wilf’s sudden passing. Such a terrible loss for your family after such a courageous battle. My heart goes out to you all. ❤ Pam, you always spoke kindly about your brother when we worked together, and most definitely about his hat collection. Treasure your memories of him in the challenging days, weeks and months ahead, and hopefully some of those hats can bring a smile on your face.
With our deepest sympathy,
Krista & Jeff
Rosemary and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Your good memories will keep you strong.
He was a gentle soul!
Rosemary and family. I was so shocked yesterday by the loss of your Wilf. It is my second day without a good morning and have a good day from your boy. He loved you all so much and appreciated everything that you did for him.
Rose & family
So very sorry for your , our thoughts are with you .
Pam and family,
So sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences to you and your family
I like to send my sincere condolences to the Drover family.Wilf will be sadly missed.sincerelyJackie Pennell
Sorry to hear Wilfie passing. Always had a smile and hello , our thoughts are with you ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time. Rest in peace Wilf
Tyler, Rosemary, and Family,
So sorry to hear Wilf passed. He was a kind man who will be missed.
Rosemary and family
So sorry for your loss.
Please accept our condolences during this difficult time.
Jean Ann Ryan (Sharpe), Teddy Sharpe and family
Rosemary and family: So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
Dear Rosemary, Donna, Pam & Families
It’s was sad to hear of your loss of Wilfie.. We will miss seeing him out on his walks or going to the store and how much he enjoyed social media. Thinking about you all at this most difficult time. God bless you all and God bless Wilfie.
My Condolences To The Drover Family,Wilf Was A Good Man,I Use To Speak To Him On His Walks Many Occasions. Rip Wilf.
So sorry to hear of Wilfie’s passing. Thinking of you all. ❤️
My condolences to Tyler and the whole family. Wilf was a wonderful person and will be safely missed.
So sorry for your loss you
Rosemary, Pam, Donna…and familues. Sorry to hear of your son, and brothers passing…he is gone with the angels, god bless….Joanne Chaytor
Rosemary, Pam, Donna and families; Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your son and brother Wilfie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. RIP
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Drover family we will miss seeing Wilf at Rays so sorry for your loss
Rosemary and Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold your precious memories close.
Doris & Eugene
So sorry to hear of Wilfie’s passing – I will always remember his sweet smile and his kind ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time – God Bless all of you. ????❤️
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Wilf’s passing. Sending our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all ????
Condolences to the family. RIP Wilfie
So sorry to hear the news about Wilfie. You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Sending love and hugs,
Marlene Baker
Rip Wilf! You will be missed greatly!
Our condolences to the entire family. We will miss seeing him out on his walks. Thinking of you all. ❤️
Harold, Elizabeth, & Girls
Rosemary Prayers and condolences to the family at this most difficult time. RIP Wilf
Condolences to the Drover family on the passing of your son & brother Rip wilfie
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Wilfie, our deepest condolences to Rose, Pam, Donna and all the family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.