December 17, 1949 -
October 19, 2016
After a courageous battle with cancer, Clara passed into the
arms of the angels surrounded by her loving and devoted
family. Clara Cochrane, age 66 of Dunville, Placentia
(formerly of Presque, PB.).
Clara is predeceased by her parents Jim and Madonna Hynes
(nee McCue), parents-in-law Maurice and Mary Cochrane (nee Ryan), and
brothers-in-law Thomas Lake and Arch Moores.
Left to cherish her memory, her husband of nearly 50 years
Maurice Cochrane. Maurice was her quiet strength, faithfully
by her side through good times and bad. He was her soulmate
and her best friend. Four devoted and amazing children and
five very special grandchildren who were the light of her
life: Marilyn Mooney (George) and Nicholas, Terry (Bridget)
and Tyler, Brian (Denise) and Victoria, Madonna Wakeham (Sean) and
Shawna and Stephanie.
She will also be remembered and cherished by her brothers
John Hynes (Stella), Jim Hynes (Una), Patrick Hynes (Alice Connors)
and her sister Marie Mary Collins (Aloysius); sisters-in-law Stella
Lake (Vince Collins) and Rosemary Moores; all her nieces and nephews
as well as a large circle of friends and co-workers.
The family was very fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful
group of friends whose support sustained them through this difficult
time.
Special recognition to her children Terry, Brian, and Madonna
who travelled many miles, numerous times to be with their mother
during the past 10 months. Also daughter Marilyn and her NL
family for their constant dedication and support. Marilyn
was the wind beneath her wings and rock of support and comfort for the
whole family.
Clara was a loving wife, dutiful daughter, a proud mother and
grandmother. She was a woman of extreme strength and courage
who worked hard to make a comfortable, welcoming home for her family
and friends.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the very
professional staff at Placentia Health Centre for their exemplary care
and compassion throughout her stay. Their thoughtfulness and
kindness to the whole family was truly
amazing.
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Power, Dr. B. Mangat and their
staff at Placentia Health Centre. Also Dr. Siddiqui and the
staff at Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher's Funeral Home,
Placentia. Visitation to take place on Thursday from 7pm to
9pm, and Friday from 12pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian
Burial to take place 11am on Saturday, October 22 at Sacred Heart
Church, Placentia. Interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan
Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.