Passed away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on May
10, 2023, Ellen Theresa Cheeseman of Jerseyside, at the age of 91
years. Ellen was originally from Rushoon, born on October 5, 1931 in
the first house that was built on the water.
She is predeceased by her husband Leonard Joseph Cheeseman,
daughter Maureen, son Chick, parents Herbert and Sarah Whiffen,
sisters Gladys and Jessie, and brother Charlie.
Leaving to mourn are her daughters Gladys (Thomas), Bertha,
Millie, Patsy, Marilyn, Sarah (Wayne), and Francine; sons Charlie
(Louise), Leonard, Herbert (Diane), Ben (Renee), Jimmy (Helen), Paddy
(Linda), and Warren (Anne); 48 grandchildren and 27
great-grandchildren; sisters Ann, Sadie, Mary and Dorothy; brothers
Herbert and Greg; as well as many nieces, nephews other family members
and friends.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher’s Funeral
Home, Placentia. Visitation will take place on Friday, May
12th from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to
9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30pm on
Saturday, May 13th at St.
Anne’s Church, Dunville, followed by interment at Mount
Carmel Cemetery in Placentia.
Flowers will be gratefully accepted.