BEATRICE GRACE BUGDEN

It is with broken hearts that the family of the late BEATRICE GRACE BUGDEN formerly of Epworth & St. Lawrence announces her passing.  Grace passed away at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in St. John’s on March 22^nd, 2019 at the age of 84.  Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her sons, Harold (Vivian) Bugden of St. Lawrence, and Calvin (Gail) Bugden of Mount Pearl; daughter, Dorothy (Cyril) Grant of CBS; 8 grandchildren, Jason Clarke, April (Teddy) Edwards, Alison (Colin) Thistle, William Bugden (Shannon Drake), Lisa Grant (Andrew Holloway), Michael Grant (Marissa House-Denine), Marc Bugden (Kaitlyn Butler) and Ryan Bugden; great-granddaughter, Delilah Holloway, who lit up her life; sister, Winnie (Harry) Hartlin of Dartmouth, NS; sister-in-law, Mae Pitcher; plus a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Grace was predeceased by her parents Matthew & Winnifred Pitcher; husband, William Bugden; twin sister, Ruth Mitchell; sister, Edna Hollett; and brothers, Dan and Joseph Pitcher.

 A special mention to the wonderful staff and friends from the Karwood Retirement Centre and St. Luke’s Nursing Home.

 The Bugden Family will be accepting visitors at PENINSULA FUNERAL HOME, Creston South on Saturday, March 23^rd from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 24^th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00pm; and Monday, March 25^th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.  Funeral Service will take place at the United Church, Lewins Cove on Monday, March 25^th at 2:00 pm.  Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Epworth.

 In Grace’s memory donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or flowers gratefully accepted.