Matilda Traverse Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador Obituary

Matilda Traverse

Passed peacefully away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on September 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family Matilda Traverse (nee Collins) age 82 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Frank Traverse, parents Flora & Cornelius Gambin and Jerome Collins, brothers: Nish Collins, Pat Collins, Mike Collins and sisters Mary E. Traverse and Mary Greene Leaving to mourn sons: Jerry (Julie), Paul (Cavelle) and Darrell (Darlene), daughters Denise Mulrooney (Joe), Brenda Burke (Calvin) and Myra. 14 grandchildren: Crystal, Stacey, Donny, Ryan,Travis, Renee, Priscilla, Natasha, Jordan, Brenda, Erica, Nolan, Alyssa, and Elizabeth, 14 great grandchildren: Annabelle, Amber, Zachary, Eli, Odin, Alaina, Wesley, Ford, Maxwell, Harper, Olivia, Rory, Avery and Everleigh, Sisters: Imelda Bailey (Bill), Winnie Barry (Ed) and Veronica Grover(Ron). Brothers: Dan Gambin (Cis, deceased), Leo Gambin (Julie), Cornelius Gambin (Madeline)and John Gambin(Anita), in laws: Lizzie Blanche, Judy Leonard, Ann Drolette, sister Mary Collins, brother in law Ligouri Traverse and a large number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at the Lions Manor especially: JudyFollett, Tina Hickey, Leighanne Newhook and Maggie Ward, also a hugh thanks to Gertie Windsor, moms homecare worker for 5 years. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Monday September 7 : 1:00 -4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 8, at 10:30 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia Interment to follow in Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Southeast. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimers, Society , NL
June 11, 1938 - September 5, 202006/11/193809/05/2020
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Bernice & Family
September 10, 2020
Deepest condolences to Matilda's family during this difficult time.
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Bernice & Co-Workers Lion Manor Placentia
September 10, 2020
Matilda family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Thoughts and prayer are with you all. RIP Matilda.
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Dove was posted for Matilda Traverse.
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Cecilia Emberley & Family
September 10, 2020
To the Traverse family, please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless
Rosary was posted for Matilda Traverse.
Rosary was posted for Matilda Traverse.
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Judy (Collins) Hynes
September 9, 2020
On behalf of my mother and myself, I would like to say how very sorry we are for your loss.

Regards,

Theresa Collins and Judy (Collins) Hynes
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John and Lynn Dancey
September 8, 2020
Jerry, Julie, Donnie, Pricilla, Crystal and family.... John and I are so saddened to hear of your Mom/ Nans passing. Thinking of you today at this very difficult time. May she RIP.
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Glen Fitzgerald
September 8, 2020
To all of the Traverse and Gambin family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Matilda. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time; hopefully the happy memories will outweigh the sadness you are experiencing at this time. Take ... Continue Reading
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Linda and Brendan Greene
September 8, 2020
To the Traverse family,our sincere condolences on the passing of Tilley.She was a fine Jerseyside lady.May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
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Aunt Loretta Edwards and Family
September 8, 2020
Deepest condolences to Denise, Joe and the Traverse family. May God bless and strengthen and comfort you at this time. Your Mom was a wonderful beautiful lady in every way, Denise. She will always be with you. Love and prayers from Aunt Loretta and ALL the Edwards famil... Continue Reading
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Charlene
September 8, 2020
Darrell, Darlene, Jerry and Family so sorry for your loss. Cherish you memories of your Mom. Thinking of you today.
Love always Charlene.
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Shelley Houlihan Browne
September 8, 2020
To all of Mrs. Traverse's family, my sincerest condolences. Mrs. Traverse was a lovely lady and growing up on Jersey Side I have the fondest memories of her. I remember going to Brennan's with my brother when I was young and I somehow lost some of my money and didn't h... Continue Reading
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