Obituary of Evangeline Barry
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Evangeline
Barry
Corner Brook, NL
August 20, 1917 - December 24, 2007
Barry, Evangeline Coleman, passed peacefully in her ninety-first year, on Monday, December 24, 2007. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Barry, loving mother of Mary Carolyn (John Hart), Joan (Seymour Sears), and John (Mary). Proud grandmother of Stephen and Michael Hart; Barry, Ellen and John Sears; and Patricia, Catherine and Clare Barry. Sister of Dorothea Dunphy (Ron); sister-in-law of Isabella Barry. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Bridget Coleman, her sisters, Mary Daly and Rita Goodridge, and brother Wilfred Coleman. Vange was born in Badger on August 20, 1917, and moved to Corner Brook with her family in 1925. She worked with Bowater’s until marrying Jack Barry in 1947. Vange was well known and loved member of the Curling and Corner Brook community throughout her life. She gave countless hours of her time volunteering with NONIA, CNIB, and the Hospital Gift Shop. Vange will also be remembered by many members of the community who were recipients of her kindness and generosity. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Glen Abbott and Karen McLeod, whose efforts allowed her to remain in the comfort of her home. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, on Saturday, December 29th at 10:30 A.M. . In lieu of flowers, donations to Immaculate Heart of Mary School or the CNIB. Mass Cards appreciated. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.