Lillian Small

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lillian Grace Small (nee Canning), aged 91 years on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Lillian is predeceased by her loving husband Eric of 49 years, parents William & Bessie Canning, Parents-in-law Abner & Annie Stryde, brother John Canning, sisters-in-law Verna Lewis, Margaret Knight, brothers-in-law Austin Lewis, Thomas Knight, Melvin Rideout, niece Sandra Knight, nephews Brian Knight and Danny Norton.

Leaving to mourn her loss with loving memories are her daughters Donna (Mark), Debbie (Ted), Marilyn (Peter), her cherished grandchildren Lee, Timothy (Alexandria), Jason (Sarah), Danielle, her precious great-grandchildren Savannah, Joseph, Lilee, Kara, Raina, Eleanora, Lillianna, Catherine, Jack, her beloved siblings Malcolm (Bernice), Joan, Irene (George), Barbara (Edmund), Louise (Albert), many nieces, nephews, extended family members and a large circle of friends, especially her long time friend Emily Noel.

Many thanks to the staff at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, St. John’s, who provided her with compassionate care and support during her two year stay. Although she was of no relation, she quickly became a favourite to the care takers and was known to many as “Aunt Lil and nanny.”

Special things that Lillian loved were her family, visits from her grandchildren, daily chats with her many friends, rocking and singing her favourite hymns and attending church.

Resting at New World Island Funeral Home, Summerford, NL. Public visitation will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 11:00-12:00 p.m. A private family memorial service will follow.

Donations in Lillian’s memory can be made to the Bridgeport Cemetery Fund. Electronic Money Transfers can be sent to canningdolores@yahoo.ca.

“Goodbye my family, my time has pass

I’ve loved you to the very last.

Weep not for me but courage take

And love each other for my sake.

For those you love don’t go away

I’ll walk beside you every day.”