• Howard Branton

    March 20, 2017

  • It is with great sadness that the family of the late Howard Branton of Thornlea announces his passing on Sunday March 19th 2017 at the Carbonear general hospital palliative care at the age of 84 years.

     

    He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 57 years, Fannie ; son Derek ( Heidi); son Ronald (Christine); daughter Sandra (Wilf); son Curtis (Patricia); as well as his grand-daughter Melissa; grand-sons Stephen (Cassandra); Joshua (Dakota) and Jonathan (Jessica) as well as his two great grand-daughters Charlie and Athena. He also leaves behind his sister Elizabeth and his brother Stanley (Sadie); sisters in-law Alma, Millicent and Shirley; brother in law Hughie other relatives and friends.

     

    He was predeceased by his mother and father James and Emma Branton, his step mother Emma, his brother Wayne, his sister Lydia and his brother in law Robert Barnes.

     

    Visitations will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday and Wednesday with having the memorial service at 2 on Thursday March 23rd at the Faith United Church in Thornlea .

     

    As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Faith United Church Memorial Fund, the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.

  • 12 comments

    Bev Morgan

    20 Mar 2017

    Fannie and family. So sorry for your loss. Howard was a sweat man. At the home we all called him poppy and thought a lot about him. He had a real nice smile. Every time I worked he would give me a hug and that smile. I been of for a while and the last time I saw him he came over to me and gave me my hug. He always knew ye when ye came in to see him and the look on his face said he thought the world of ye all. Treasure the memories ye have of him. RIP poppy Howard.

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    Curtis Branton

    20 Mar 2017

    Thank-you Bev you sure knew how to make dad smile by teasing him about giving away his kisses.

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    Jessica

    20 Mar 2017

    Howard was a very loving and sweet man he always knew how to cheer up someone times that I'll always remember is going into the home with Jonanthon seeing him walk around d as soon as he saw me he's face would light up with that big smile and he would always grab my hand to walk around with him they are the memories I'd never forget :) may you rest in peace poppy Howard

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    Natalie Hemmings

    20 Mar 2017

    Fannies and family, I am so sorry to hear about Howard's passing. You are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers at this time. I have some fond memories of Thornlea, one of them includes Howard walking Sandy with your orange cat following not far behind. He was a very sweet man who will be missed by everyone. *hugs* to you all.

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    Calvin and Dallas Peach

    20 Mar 2017

    sorry to hear of the passing of Howard and we would like to pass on our condolences to the family and to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

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    Wendy Hemming

    20 Mar 2017

    I am so very sorry for your loss

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    Bob and Jean Young

    20 Mar 2017

    Fannie and family; Betty and family Sorry to hear of Howard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. We extend our deepest sympathy. Bob and Jean

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    Bob and Jean Young

    20 Mar 2017

    Fannie and family; Betty and family Sorry to hear of Howard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. We extend our deepest sympathy. Bob and Jean

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    Elwood & Margaret White & family

    20 Mar 2017

    Our sincere sympathy to Fannie and family on the passing of Howard

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    Dianne (Cuff) Winsor

    22 Mar 2017

    So sorry to hear of Mr. Branton's passing.....He was a very nice man....I remember him from my younger years coming to Bonavista to visit Mrs. Branton's family.....My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.......

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    lorraine toots simmonds

    22 Mar 2017

    my deepest condolences to you and your family.from toots

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    Tony and Barbara

    23 Mar 2017

    Sending love to you all during this time of sadness. Howard and Fannie was always so kind and thoughtful towards our family right from the time Christine and Ron met years ago. He had a wonderful personality and raised his children which grew up with the same qualities. Wishing we could be there but holding you all close to our hearts in this time of sorrow. Tony and Barbara xo

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