We are grateful for a life purposely lived and are saddened for the closure of this chapter as we announce the passing of our dear Mother, May Porter on July 18th, 2025, age 93 years. Predeceased by her husband of 64 years Stanley, beloved like a son, son-in-law Dave, grandmother who raised her (Nan) Caroline Batten Rideout; parents Lilly Maude and Clarence; brothers Bill and Joe; sisters Laura and Effie; brother-in -law Harold, special nephew and nieces in Heaven Joey, Laura Lee and Elsie;  always in her heart Florence, Abe and Marion and many members of both Porter families. Left with fond and loving memories her daughters: Goldie and Sharon. Siblings: Edith, Reg, Charlie, Albert and Don. Brother-in law Bill, and Jim; sisters-in law Lorraine, Julie, Elizabeth, and Roz. Also, a host of multi- generational nephews and nieces and a large circle of extended family and friends.

Finally, words cannot express our deepest appreciation for Mom's homecare workers, who are now family. Ronalda and Alison, your care and kindness helped Mom in her daily life and helped her transition to Heaven with Grace and Dignity. Knowing that she was so Loved by you was such a Blessing Thank You!

Elsie (May) Porter born in Port de Grave, grew up in Foxtrap and lived her married life in Long Pond. She was a woman of many abilities; no challenge met undone. She made sheets of plywood at the Birch Plant, made cookies and crackers at Purity factories, rode horse and cart to St. John's with Nan to sell vegetables and eggs. She was a farmer, a wood maker, a baker, a knitter .... the list goes on. Above all she was kind, humble, selfless, giving, a woman of her word and a Lady. She had the gift of a "GreenThumb”, there was nothing that she could not take from seed or cutting and have it flourish. There are many homes today that have her perennial flowers and maple trees in their yards. Bless you All - you have a piece of this wonderful soul.

 Visitation in Hickey’s Funeral Home, 570 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, from 10am-1pm. A Celebration of the Goodness of May's Life will occur in Hickey’s Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, at 1:30pm. To view the Celebration please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.com and click “LIVE.” Interment at All Saint’s Anglican Cemetery Dunn’s Hill Road. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice, or (and this would be Mom's Wish) that you gather with family and friends and have a nice meal Together and Remember the good times around her humble but bountiful table.

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