Alexander (Alex) Penney

Corner Brook, NL formerly of York Harbour Born in Bunyan’s Cove, Bonavista Bay It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alexander Penney announce his passing after a courageous battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit WMRH on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in his 72nd year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his loving wife of 46 years Sheila; beloved children: Denise Penney, Petrina Penney (Cory Pennell), Robin Penney (Megan); precious grandchildren: Mandy Penney, Megan Penney, Alexandra Pennell, Kaitlyn Pennell, Brianna Bellows, Sierra Dove; sisters and brothers: Wallace Penney (Jane), Harley, Shirley Marshall (Glen), Irene Greening (Eric), Barry (Lorraine), Anne (Greg) Pitts, Malcolm Clouter; brother-in-law Clayton Perry; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Alexander was predeceased by his parents: Leslie and Gladys Penney; parents-in-law: George and Rosetta Robinson; sisters: Elizabeth Perry and Marie Matchim; infant sister Nellie Irene Penney; brother Sam Penney; infant granddaughter Christian Sherry. Visitation for family and friends will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from the hours of 7-9 pm and on Friday, March 23, 2018 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Country Haven Chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Roberta Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at the Lark Harbour Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, and/or memorial donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, the Newfoundland and Labrador Heart & Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to send a special thanks to the Chemotherapy Unit Western Memorial Regional Hospital and to all the nurses and staff at the Palliative Care Unit for their kindness and compassion throughout this difficult time. The family guestbook may be signed by visiting www.country-haven.ca. "Forever In Our Hearts"