Obituary for
Eileen Healey (Crewe)
Passed away after a battle with cancer on June 12, 2018, Eileen Healey (nee Crewe); age 82 years. Eileen was predeceased by her parents William and Dulcie Crewe (nee Ings) of Glovertown; husband Roger Healey (1999) and her brothers Harold, Eric, Wallace and sister Evelyn. Leaving to mourn her daughters Veda (David), Valerie (George), Vivian (Bernie), her son Roger (Theresa) and sister-in-law Mildred Crewe. She will also be remembered and missed by 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, cousins, all her friends at the Maplewood Complex and some very special friends from around the Province and abroad. In addition to being a woman of enormous faith she was devoted to family and friends. She also volunteered for 20 years at nursing homes in St. John’s and for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. She was an avid berry picker, passionate card player, wonderful singer, baker & knitter, writer of an immense volume of journals, dauntless traveler, and the matriarch of the Healey clan. The family is forever thankful to all the staff of the Miller Centre who provided for her care and comfort during her final days. Special thanks are extended to all who helped during her illness. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue with visitations on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm. Funeral service to be held from St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00am. Interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, no flowers by request; donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.