Obituary of Winnifred Tuck

TUCK, Winnifred (nee Dawe) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday October 26, 2017 at the St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, after a short illness. Winnifred Tuck, in her 80th year, of Manuels, Conception Bay South, was born to her predeceased parents Arthur and Violet Dawe. She lived all of her life in CBS where she was born and raised her family. Winnifred, affectionately known as Winnie, was a loving, social lady who enjoyed Sundays, Christmas and Thanksgiving turkey and chicken dinners (don't forget her blueberry and partridge berry pudding!) with friends and family, and playing BINGO (which she often won!). Winnie was a beloved and proud wife and best friend of Charlie Tuck, with whom she enjoyed 55 years together and found much enjoyment at their cabin in Hant's Harbor, Trinity Bay. She was the loving mother of her three children, Garry Tuck (Linda), of London, ON, Bonnie Greeley (Jim) of CBS, and Debbie Kwabiah (Allan), of St. John's. She was the cherished grandmother to her six grandchildren, Rebecca, Michael, Benjamin, Amy, Sarah and Daniel and two great grandchildren Haley and Norah and her favorite cat Molly. She was devoted to her family and loved her grandchildren - they were her treasure and never left their company without a hug and a kiss. She shared much wisdom about her early years and upbringing. Winnie was always there for her family and never judging, treating all with respect and dignity. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and dedication to her family and friends, always placing their needs in front of her own and making that special effort to boil the kettle to serve tea to visitors or making phone calls. She will be sadly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, sisters Elaine Dawe, Jean (Art) Nugent, by her brothers Jim Dawe and Art (Gloria) Dawe, as well as by many nieces, nephews, extended family and other dear friends. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has already taken place. The family will receive friends at the Hickey's Funeral Home where Winnie's life will be celebrated beginning Saturday Oct 28th at 7-9pm, Sunday October 29 from 2-4 p.m, and 7-9pm and funeral service at Hickey's Chapel beginning at 11 am Monday Oct 30, 2017. Special thank you to the many caring and supportive health care professionals at St. Clare's 6 West who showed Winnie so much love and care along her two-week journey. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Winnie's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice, would be appreciated by the family. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca