With sorrow, the family of Kyran Gambin, age 83, announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He passed away at Placentia Lions, where he resided since December 2023.

 

Predeceased by his wife Madeline (nee Murray), parents John and Jane Gambin, infant sister Francis, brother Pad, sister Winnie, & brothers-in-law John (Ryan) and Garfield Pitcher, parents-in-law, Jane and William Murray, as well as family in-laws and friends Donny and Janette King, Ron Spurvey, James Duke, Leo Duke and  Dave Spurvey. 

 

Left with a lifetime of love, memories, and strong family ties are his children: Robert (Pearl), Ross (Stephanie), Jane (Rodney), Maggie (Justin); beloved grandchildren: Kayla (Shane), John-Thomas (Carlee), Mackenzie (Chase), Taylor (Noah), Blake (Skakira), Mitchel, Faith, and Brooklyn; and cherished great-grandchildren: Thomas, Jack, and Kelli. We hope they will grow up knowing how much children meant to him and Mom.

 

Bertha Pitcher, the youngest of the 4 siblings, has been a constant and valuable presence during Dad’s illness. Without her support, care, and loving watch, we would have been lost. Also surviving are his sisters and brothers-in-law: Marina, Gert, Laura, Ethel, Mag, Ann (Anslem), Marian (Joe), Jean, and Mike (Kitt).

 

Dad was blessed to have shared the last few years with his dear friend, Lena Moore. We could never express how fortunate Dad was to have met Lena. Our family will be forever grateful for the years Dad had with you and for the love you brought to him and our entire family.

 

In addition to the family and friends that are left behind we would like to acknowledge others who have helped care for Dad during his illness. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Lisa King, his home support worker for over 2 years, for her kindness and devotion to Dad. We are also deeply grateful to the staff and residents of Beachside Manor and Lions Manor, where he resided respectively, for the last 2½ years. Their care, kindness, and compassion meant a great deal to Dad and to our family.

 

Dementia, along with other underlying illnesses, robbed our father of the ability to live the last few years as the strong, independent, and active man he was. His absence in the community of Fox Harbour and in our homes has been deeply felt, but the love in our hearts will continue beyond death.

 

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made in his memory to the Autism Society of NL, or to Children's Wish Foundation of NL.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitation will take place on Monday, July 8th, from 1-9 pm and Tuesday, July 9th from 10am-12pm. Funeral Service to take place on Tuesday, July 9th at 1:30pm at St. Anne’s Church in Dunville. Burial at the Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.