Obituary of Ida Jarvis
Ida Ruby Vera Jarvis
(nee Read)
Corner Brook, NL
July 22, 1914 – February 27, 2010
Passed peacefully away at the DVA Pavilion in Corner Brook, Ida Jarvis on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at the age of 95 years. She served in the RCAF during World War II and after returning home to Corner Brook she worked at Bowaters. Married to John Jarvis of Sydney, who predeceased her in 1955. She was also predeceased by father, James Read, mother Melenda (Best) Read of Tacks Beach, NL; brothers: Gordon, Saul and Ernest; and niece Beulah Coish. Leaving to mourn in her sad loss, sons: John Bruce, Whitehorse, NWT and George Franklin, Calgary, AB; two grandchildren: Margaret Speer (Dave) and Grant (Cindy), of Ontario; great grandson: Benjamin Speer, Ontario;nieces: Vera Earle, Hilda Read, Sylvia Beck (Robert); nephew: Ralph Read (Shirley) all of Corner Brook, as well as a number of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special cousin Beatrice Dewling, St. John’s and special friends David and Sandra Gabriel and Kay Lewis of Sydney, NS. Ida lived in a Seniors Complex in Sydney for many years until coming home to Corner Brook in 2005. She was a member of the Christ Church in Sydney. She has been residing at the DVA Pavilion since 2005. A lovely lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. To know her was to love her. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 1st at 10:00 A.M. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, 4 St. Marks Avenue. Reverend Derek Thomas officiating. From where Ida will be transferred to Sydney for her final resting place. The family guest book may be signed through our website www.fillatre.ca.