Ernest Clement Careen
November 23, 1945 – April 3, 2022
It is with great sadness that the families of Ernest Careen announce his peaceful passing, surrounded by his loving family, at the Dr. LA Miller Centre on Sunday April 3rd, 2022, at the age of 76 years.
Ernest lived a simple life and his terms for passing, were no different. A fisherman most of his life, he retired off the Ryan and Melissa in 2010, having shared so many memories onboard with Eugene Careen, Mike Power and all the crew. Ernest loved his days on the water, but more importantly, the chats with people on the wharf with a nice cold beer when they landed in Branch. Ernest learned from some of the best and we have no doubt he is having a yarn about crab with Benedict, Foncy is telling him the longest story and Jim Mooney is sitting by, listening quietly. Ernest provided a modest life for his family, tending to the gardens, cutting wood and living off the land. He always looked forward to moose hunting season with Melvin, Gary and Leon. Ernest knew the value of true friends, those he could count on to take care of whatever he needed and in the community of Point Lance, there were too many to mention, it truly is the special place he called home. There are a few special mentions, Ernest and Al Nash (Labrador) although separated by miles, were the closest of friends and shared so many great times together. Also, while Ernest and Gussie Nash were always close, in his later years that friendship grew. He never missed an evening call, and he always knew that "Gussie will take care of that for me." The family are grateful for the friendship and support Gussie has provided to Ernest. Finally, no day was complete without a visit for a beer with Peter Careen, I am sure his visits will be greatly missed.
Mourning his loss, with treasured memories are his children; Joyce (Michael), Daryl, Mark (Ellen), his grandchildren; Kendra (George McDonald), Jordan and Daniel, his great grandchildren; George and Molly, all of whom will miss his evening calls with the same questions. George and Molly introduced him to FaceTime and he lite up when he saw their little faces on the screen saying, "Hi Poppy Cream".
In addition to a large circle of family and friends, Ernest also leaves behind his sisters Emma (Henry), Helen (Kevin), Katie (Paddy), Lucy (Robert), Mabel (Frank), Marie (Gussie) and brother-in-law, Peter Corcoran.
Ernest joins his parents Tom and Mary Careen, and siblings Julie, Leonard and Bob who have gone to rest before him. Also, welcoming Ernest into heaven with open arms, his wife Molly (deceased 2004) and his son Edmund (deceased 1996). Ernest and Molly’s door was always open to anyone and if there wasn’t something cooking, that would change quickly, you never left hungry. The gathering place after Sunday morning mass, a few beers, the smell of the Sunday pot boiling, stories told (some lies and tormenting) are all memories we will hold so dearly.
Ernest’s request was to keep things simple, "none of that crying and looking at me for three days" were his exact words. To honor his wishes, cremation has taken place. Together, his family will join in his final journey to Point Lance on the evening of Friday April 8th. While there will be no visitation on Friday, the family will be receiving family and friends at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, Point Lance on Saturday April 9th 8:00am -10:00am followed by a Christian service at 10:30am.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Placentia.
A very special thank you to family friend, Dr Jacqueline Costello for her unwavering support and guidance during this time. Also, a heartfelt thanks to Dr Louise Rogers and the amazing nurses of the Dr. LA Miller Centre - Palliative Care Unit. The nurses treated Ernest and all our family like their own, you are a very special group of people, and we will be forever grateful for the care you provided.