• Doreen Branton

    November 6, 2017

  • BRANTON, Doreen, It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom, Doreen Branton, at the young age of 80 years. Mom passed peacefully in her home in Thornlea, which is where she wanted to be.

    Leaving to cherish her memory are her 6 children, Larry (Diane), Stephenville, Cathy, Fairhaven, Carol (Clayton), St Shotts, Richard (Barb), Thornlea, Paula (Nick), Cambridge, ON, Roger (Taunya), Bradford, ON. Also 13 Grandchildren,  7 Great Grandchildren, 5 sisters, 4 brothers and a large number of friends. Predeceased by her loving husband, Clayton Branton, her Parents James & Sarah Reid, her in-laws, Richard & Eva Branton, brothers Harry Reid, Richard Thorne, Winston Thorne & Charles Thorne.

    Mom lived & enjoyed life to the fullest every day. From going out in the boat, to eating out at restaurants (especially Chinese restaurants & Montys’) & she especially enjoyed her days spent with 2 of her sisters, a.k.a. The Golden Girls.  She knit for Nonia in St. Johns for 50 years & her many sweaters, mitts & socks are seen, likely all over the world. Mom was a member of the United Church choir & was also a lifetime member of the UCW & supported & enjoyed the church greatly. She was also an avid ‘Skipbo’ player & loved a game of bingo.

     

    We will look for you among the stars

    And each dawn’s pastel sky

    And whisper words of love to you

    But never say goodbye

     

    Until we meet again Mom

    Resting at the Faith United Church, Thornlea

    Laid to rest at Faith United Church, Thornlea. Funeral service will be Thursday November 9, 2017 @ 2pm.  Donations in her memory can be made to the Dr H Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre.

    Special thanks to Rev. Linda Goy-Flint for her prayers & continued support through this difficult journey. And many thanks to Dr. Squibb, Dr. Kamran & Leslie Higdon(RN) for their professionalism, kindness, expertise & smiles that gave Mom hope & made her fight just a little bit easier  .

  • 24 comments

    Sharon and Harold Finlsy

    6 Nov 2017

    Sending Deepest Sympathy to all of you at this Sad time.

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    Ruby&Gordon Giles

    6 Nov 2017

    Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time .

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    Rosena(Norman)Barron

    6 Nov 2017

    I have some wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad,that I will always carry them, in my heart and mind.Your Mom is with your Dad again,they are smiling down on you all.I am so very sorry for your loss.Your Mom was a very special lady ,she will always be with you all in your hearts .She is at peace now,and she is smiling down on you all.Sending you lot's of love.

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    Lisa & Dan Wright

    7 Nov 2017

    Our Prayers and thoughts are with the entire family God Bless

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    Thelma Young

    7 Nov 2017

    Thinking of you all at this very sad time in your lives. Cherish your memories and be thankful your mom is no longer suffering. God bless each and everyone of you.

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    Ray&Stacye Thorne

    7 Nov 2017

    R.I.P AUNT DORREN GBNF LOVE ALWAYS TILL WE MEET AGAIN ♡♡♡♡

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    Barb an terry Reynolds

    7 Nov 2017

    So very sorry to hear of your moms passing . Condolences to the family .

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    Marilyn @Andy Larner

    7 Nov 2017

    So sorry to hear of your mom's passing Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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    Jill & Mike Benoit

    7 Nov 2017

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

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    Edna Mallay

    7 Nov 2017

    So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. My deepest sympathy to out to all the family. My thoughts and prayer are with you. Doreen rest high on that mountain and may god hold you in the palm of his hand.

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    Henry and Geraldine Drodge

    7 Nov 2017

    we send our most sincere condolences to you and your family. We will carry many fond memories of a.k.a. Donna and the times we spent together .

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    Peggy Lynch and mike mccarthy

    7 Nov 2017

    So sorry for your loss

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    Robert Best

    7 Nov 2017

    Doreen was probably the sweetest lady I have ever known. Loved chatting with her whenever I would bump into her and she always had one of the biggest smiles imaginable. Heaven has gained another angel, even though you earned your wings long before you passed. God bless you Doreen...

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    Natalie Hemmings

    7 Nov 2017

    I have wonderful memories of Doreen and Clayton with their friendship and helpful ways to my parents Marjorie and Bernard Hemmings. Doreen and Clayton were wonderful people, heaven has gained another Angel, Doreen is with Clayton again!! I am so very sorry for your loss, you all are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Doreen was a very special lady, she will always be with us. God Bless!! *hugs*

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    Lena Brazil

    7 Nov 2017

    I am so sorry to hear of Doreen's passing -- she was a lovely lady !

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    Jo-Anne and Robert George

    7 Nov 2017

    We were saddened to hear of your Mom/ Grandmothers passing . Doreen was an amazing woman with such love of life and everything in it and around her. May the wonderful stories of her many adventures that will be shared by you and with you and all theses special memories bring you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Take care of each other , you are in our thoughts and prayers .

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    Barbara (Ridgeley) Lawlor and Joe McIsaac

    7 Nov 2017

    Our sincere condolences to Doreen's family at this sad time... We always enjoyed the Golden Girls, (Aunt Dot, Phoebe, and Doreen) coming to lunch and cup of tea visits with us when they came to St. John's on their shopping sprees! God bless!

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    ROSE BRANTON

    7 Nov 2017

    TO THE BRANTON FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHERS PASSING .MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE GOING OUT TO ALL OF YOU.

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    Dawn Dawson

    7 Nov 2017

    You guys had and will hold in your hearts the best mom ever, I still think of her that way! Remember the roses that were Lilly rich ! She was the best ! Best fish cakes ever Doreen!¿!

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    Jay whalen

    8 Nov 2017

    Sending out my sympathy to the Branton family of their loss of their mother. She was a very wonderful lady May she spread her wings now and fly with the angels and still watch over her children from above my condolences

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    Ted and Patrina Murphy

    8 Nov 2017

    Condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you

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    Rev. Elsie and Max Squires

    8 Nov 2017

    We are thinking of you all and are holding you in our hearts and prayers. Doreen was a very kind person and she will be sadly missed by friends, family and church family. Remember that beautiful memories are there to bless you and to comfort you. May the love that surrounds you and the caring thoughts that are with you help bring you peace. Deepest Sympathy. Rev. Elsie and Max Squires

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    shawn crann

    8 Nov 2017

    to cathy and the branton family so sorry for your loss please be assured that you are in my thoughts and prayers thinking of you shawn crann goose bay labrador

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    Rev. John and Muriel Davis

    9 Nov 2017

    to all the families Doreen was such a quiet, soft spoken quiet person who loved the simple things of life. She was a very faithful member of Faith United Church. May you feel the love of God as you mourn your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. May God Bless you all. Rev John and Muriel Davis

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