Nov. 5, 1931-July 22, 2022
Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on July 22, 2022 at St. Luke’s Home at the age of 90.
Predeceased by her husband of more than 50 years, Johnny Follett; parents Cornelius & Adelaide Parsons; sister and best friend, Mae Flynn; brother Lar Parsons; mother-in-law Mary Collins (John); brothers-in-law Nick Flynn, Michael King, Joe Collins, Dick Power, Seb Walsh, and Clar King; and sisters-in-law Donna Parsons and Marg Power.
Mourning her loss while celebrating her life are her devoted children Carmelita (Kevin) Traverse, Brendan (Carol) Follett, Randy (Tina Riche) Follett, Damian (Cheryl) Follett, and Shawna (Kenny) Bulger; lights of her life grandchildren Curtis (April), Amanda (Jonathan), Corey (Marilyn), Krista (Matthew), Kristopher, Robin (Adam), Teigan, Taylor, Sean, Lauryn and Anna; Great-grandchildren Ella, Jenny, Maddie, Sierra, and the latest joy, first great-grandson, Dorian.
Also mourning her loss are her loving sisters Chris (Omer) and Veronica; brothers Con (Mary), Walter (Anne), Gerry (Evelyn), Martin (Carol), and Al (Annie); sisters-in-law Annie (Power-Parsons), Marie King, Jose Walsh and Beth Higginson; loyal nieces Connie Parsons and Ann Marie Mcgrath; a large circle of nephews, nieces, great-nieces, and great-nephews, especially her little hero Aaron, and many other relatives; as well as close friends Teresa Duke and Marguerite Ryan.
Heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Unit 3 at Lions Manor, Placentia for the love, care and compassion shown to Mom over her three and a half years’ stay, and more recently, to the staff of Fairhaven and Inglewood at St. Luke’s Home for providing such fine care and comfort in her final days. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Power of Placentia Health Center.
Mom’s entire senior life was spent giving of herself through volunteering at the Lion's Manor, for which she was honoured with the Governor General Caring Canadian Award. She was also an honourary member of the Star of the Sea Ladies Auxilliary, a long time member of Placentia Hospital Auxilliary, a Sacred Heart Parish choir member, and a number of other community events and organizations. Anyone who knew Mom knew she loved music, dancing, and a good party, and never missed an opportunity to get together with family and friends.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Mom’s name to Lion's Manor Recreation Department.
Public visitation at Maher’s Funeral Home to take place Saturday, July 23rd from 2pm to 6pm, and Sunday, July 24th from 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 7pm, with a Vigil at 6pm.
Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Monday, Jul 25, 2022 at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Cremation to follow, with inurnment to take place at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery at a later date.