Obituary of Adelaide Elizabeth Hatcher

With great love and gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Adelaide (Addie) Elizabeth Hatcher (nee Beck) announce her passing on April 11, 2026, at the Western MemorialRegional Hospital in Corner Brook.

Addie was born in St. Lawrence on May 13th, 1937. She spent her working years in Ramea where she raised her family until her move to Pasadena upon her retirement in 1994. For the past four years, Addie resided at Westmount Estates in Corner Brook.

Leaving to cherish her memory are her daughters: Karen (Dave Hatcher) and Anne Hatcher (Michael Walsh); her beloved grandchildren: Stephanie (Mike), Jennifer (Jon), Stephen (Kelsey), Beth (Josh Chaffey) and Lia (Brandon Kelly); and her precious great-grandchildren: Lauren,

Heidi, Claire and Lucy. She is also lovingly remembered by her brothers: Earl (Stella), Owen, Samuel (Christina) and Arnold (Christina); sisters-in- law: Rita Hatcher, Ruth (Reuben Hatcher), Effie Riggs; along with a large circle of extended family and friends.

Addie is pre-decreased by her husband of fifty-one years, Gordon Hatcher; her parents, Chesley and Eliza Beck; her brothers: Chesley Jr., George, and Eric Beck; brothers-in-law: James Hatcher, Clarence Riggs, Reginald Hatcher, and Peter Heisler; her sister, Viola Heisler; and sister-in-law, Kay Beck.

For thirty-three years, Addie devoted herself to education as a Kindergarten Teacher and a Teacher-Librarian dedicating herself to guiding young minds with patience, kindness and care. She instilled in her family a deep appreciation for the value of learning, hard work and compassion.

Her commitment to service extended beyond her professional life. Addie was a dedicated volunteer with the Anglican Church Women for sixty-five years, the Canadian Red Cross for fifty-five years and the Royal Canadian Legion for twenty years. Her life was a true reflection of service to others and unwavering faith.

In her quieter moments, Addie found great joy alongside Gord at their beloved retreat on Lloyd’s River. There, they spend countless happy hours canoeing, hiking, and sharing a love of the outdoors, including hunting. Addie was also an avid gardener, taking pride in nurturing her flowers and vegetables, which she generously shared with family and friends.

Addie will be remembered for her love of family, her wonderful cooking, her gentle spirit, her steadfast faith, and her lifelong dedication to helping others during her years in Ramea and Pasadena.

Called home to tend God’s garden, she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to grow in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

In accordance with Addie’s wishes, a cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14 from 7-9 p.m. at St. David of Wales Anglican Church in Pasadena, from where the funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to St. David’s Anglican Church in Pasadena, NL or to a charity of one’s choice.