Official Obituary of
Jerome Francis Harte
January 9, 1946 ~ April 7, 2023 (age 77) 77 Years Old
Jerome Harte Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jerome Francis Harte announces the peaceful passing of our loving spouse, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, age 77 years, surrounded by his family at the Health Sciences Center. Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Mercedes, sisters Mary Agatha and Ann Marie, brothers Austin, John (Vera) and infant brother Douglas, Parents in-law Cecil and Catherine O’Brien, infant brother-in-law Reginald, sisters-in-law Delma O’Brien, and Vera Harte.
Leaving to mourn with everlasting loving memories his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy (nee O’ Brien), his children, Paul (Shannon Finn), Julie (Paul LeBlanc), treasured granddaughters Olivia and Arielle Harte and Bridget LeBlanc, brothers Derm (Mary), Ronnie (Trudy) and sister Maureen Murphy (Albert), sister-in-law Noreen (Whittle) Harte as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Jerome was an Electrician by trade, well known and respected by many. He loved the outdoors especially the ATV trips up the country with his brothers and buddies, tending his garden and taking daily walks, where he loved to stop for a chat with those he met along the way. He loved his community, served as a member of the original Southern Shore Arena Committee and was a founding member of the Witless Bay Fire Department, of which he was proud to serve for over 20 years.
Jerome’s love of music was reflective in the many groups he played bass guitar with over the years, starting with Ed, Fred and the HARTEBEATS, Medicine Jar and Sandels. In recent years he thoroughly enjoyed playing gigs at the Alderwood Estates Retirement Centre, bringing joy to the seniors of surrounding communities.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rod McCarthy, Dr. Joe Lockyer, and Dr. Brad Hayley for their ongoing care over the past several years. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Mary O’Brien and her ER staff, the nurses of 4th Floor North A, Health Sciences Centre, the Paramedics and the Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department. We are especially thankful to Father Joe Mroz and Monsignor Pat Kennedy for their ministry and visitations.
Resting at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls from 12 Noon - 9 pm on Thursday, April 13th. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Witless Bay at 10:00 am on Friday April 14th, followed by Inurnment at Holy Cross RC Cemetery, Witless Bay.
Reception to follow at the Puffin Centre in Witless Bay.
In lieu of flowers donations in Jerome’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
In consideration of immune-compromised family members we kindly ask that you please wear a mask for visitation and the funeral service.
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Leaving to mourn with everlasting loving memories his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy (nee O’ Brien), his children, Paul (Shannon Finn), Julie (Paul LeBlanc), treasured granddaughters Olivia and Arielle Harte and Bridget LeBlanc, brothers Derm (Mary), Ronnie (Trudy) and sister Maureen Murphy (Albert), sister-in-law Noreen (Whittle) Harte as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Jerome was an Electrician by trade, well known and respected by many. He loved the outdoors especially the ATV trips up the country with his brothers and buddies, tending his garden and taking daily walks, where he loved to stop for a chat with those he met along the way. He loved his community, served as a member of the original Southern Shore Arena Committee and was a founding member of the Witless Bay Fire Department, of which he was proud to serve for over 20 years.
Jerome’s love of music was reflective in the many groups he played bass guitar with over the years, starting with Ed, Fred and the HARTEBEATS, Medicine Jar and Sandels. In recent years he thoroughly enjoyed playing gigs at the Alderwood Estates Retirement Centre, bringing joy to the seniors of surrounding communities.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rod McCarthy, Dr. Joe Lockyer, and Dr. Brad Hayley for their ongoing care over the past several years. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Mary O’Brien and her ER staff, the nurses of 4th Floor North A, Health Sciences Centre, the Paramedics and the Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department. We are especially thankful to Father Joe Mroz and Monsignor Pat Kennedy for their ministry and visitations.
Resting at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls from 12 Noon - 9 pm on Thursday, April 13th. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Witless Bay at 10:00 am on Friday April 14th, followed by Inurnment at Holy Cross RC Cemetery, Witless Bay.
Reception to follow at the Puffin Centre in Witless Bay.
In lieu of flowers donations in Jerome’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
In consideration of immune-compromised family members we kindly ask that you please wear a mask for visitation and the funeral service.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, April 13, 2023
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ryan's Funeral Home
1 Cemetery Lane West
Bay Bulls,
Funeral Service
Friday, April 14, 2023
10:00 AM
St. Patrick's RC Church
The Avenue
Witless Bay,
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