• Bessie Louise Newhook (nee Piercey)

    March 25, 2022

  • It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mom Bessie Louise
    Newhook (nee Piercey) who passed away peacefully at Lions Manor, Placentia on March 24,
    2022.
    Predeceased by husband James Lewis Newhook, daughter Joyce Coish, brother Arthur Piercey,
    sister Hattie Piercey, and a good friend and sister-in-law Jane Newhook.
    Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are her loving children; daughters Judy (Dave) Power,
    Melba (Ray) King, sons Jim, Lawrence (Nora), Tony (Corrina), Leroy, and Dean (Kim), her 19
    grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, son-in-law Ivan Coish and her many nieces, nephews and
    other relatives.
    Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Bessie’s life will be held at a later date.
    The family would like to thank her many caregivers over the years. Most recently the staff of
    unit 1 at Lions Manor and her previous staff at the Beachside Manor.
    Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne.

    Visitation will be at the The Good Shepard Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, August  4th, 2022.                                                                                                                      Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 5th. at 2:00 pm from the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove with inurnment                                                                                                           at the Anglican Cemetery .

     

    Your cheerful smile,

    Your heart of gold,

    You were the best this world

    could hold,

    Never selfish, always kind.

    While you sleep a

    peaceful sleep,

    Fond memories of you,

    We always keep.

    No verse, no flowers,

    No tears can say,

    How much we miss you

    EVERYDA

  • 19 comments

    Mary williams

    26 Mar 2022

    Goodbye sweet Bessie you were a very special lady I will always remember you with love and kindness

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    Brad and Sue Trask

    26 Mar 2022

    You were loved so much by so many and you will be missed.

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    Saul and Blanche Upshall

    26 Mar 2022

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time of sorrow. May you're happy memories help you through the tomorrow's. May God be with you all.

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    Valerie

    26 Mar 2022

    My deepest condolences to the family

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    Basil Newhook

    26 Mar 2022

    To Judy and families, my condolences to all family. Cherish your good memories .

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    Derrick and Bev Mercer

    26 Mar 2022

    So sorry for your loss. Aunt Bessie will always be remembered as a kind loving person . Condolences to the family .

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    Bill & Nancy Hurley

    26 Mar 2022

    We are so sorry to hear of Bessie’s passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🙏

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    Cathy white

    26 Mar 2022

    Melba and family … sending our sincere condolences to you all. Your mom was such a good friend of our mom… she was such a kind and loving lady. Sending you all our love from our family xx

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    Harold and Aggie Piercey

    27 Mar 2022

    Our deepest condolences to all our Newhook cousins and their families. Fly high with the angels Aunt Bessie 💕

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    Darlene

    27 Mar 2022

    Sweet bessie may u fly high with the angels heaven is a happy place with u there

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    Lucy smith

    27 Mar 2022

    Bessie was a dear friend of mine for many years . We shared many stories and laughs together. I will forever miss her bright eyed smile every time she saw me and her warm loving hugs . Her presence will be greatly missed among us . My heartfelt condolences to all her family .Sending lots of love to each and everyone of you.

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    Marjorie and Selby Cooper

    27 Mar 2022

    Sending our deepest sympathy to Judy, Jim, Melba, Lawrence, Tony, Leroy and Dean and your families on the loss of your precious mom. All of you will be lost for a long time without her but you have beautiful memories in your heart to take you through the difficult times. Thinking of you and sending Love and prayers from Marj and Selby and Family Barrie, Ont.

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    David & Maureen Keating

    28 Mar 2022

    Sincere condolences to all the family. Big Hugs to you all.

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    Mary Murphy

    28 Mar 2022

    I am beyond heartbroken to get this news only last night. I was off sick. Not looking forward to going back without her there, I am an Lpn who worked with her since she came into the Lions Manor. I loved her like a mom . She was so kind, funny, caring , loving and a joy to care for. We made each other laugh alot. We all loved her so much. She was a very special Lady. Rest in peace and be pain free beautiful lady. I will love and miss you forever xoxo

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    Carol white

    29 Mar 2022

    Sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of your beautiful Mom and Nan hugs and prayers to all Carol White

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    Sheila Beresford

    29 Mar 2022

    I was so sadden to hear about Mrs Bessies passing.... I’m a staff at the Lions Manor Nursing home and I am blessed to have gotten to know such a Kind, Gentle, Caring, Loving Lady... she always graced us with such a Big Smile, which will be missed by us all.. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time... cherish the wonderful memories... “Another Angel around the Throne tonight”. Rest easy Mrs Bessie... Love You😢🙏🏼❤️💐💐

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    Frank & Cecilia Norman

    29 Mar 2022

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. So sorry to hear of Mrs.Newhook's passing. With all the beautiful memories you have, she will live on forever in your hearts. God Bless you all. R.I.P. Mrs. Newhook.

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    Harry Hunt

    29 Mar 2022

    Condolences to the family on the passing of your Mother . Harry

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    Cynthia & Larry Smith

    30 Mar 2022

    Most sincere condolences to the entire family. Such a beautiful lady with a life to be celebrated! Hugs to all…

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