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Melvin Eric Starks Obituary

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Melvin Eric Starks

Dover, Newfoundland and Labrador

August 17, 1935 - October 1, 2024

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Melvin Eric Starks Obituary

Passed peacefully away at Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre on October 1, 2024, Melvin Eric Starks, at the age of 89.


He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Dorothy Starkes; sisters Stella and Joan; brother Clarence Starks; son Barry Starks.


Leaving to mourn are his wife Babe Helena Cooze; sister Daphney Noseworthy; sons Craig Starks (Betsy Hounsell), Jim Starkes (Wendy), Dave Starks (Shirley); daughter Daphne Keats (Larry); grandchildren Barry Keats, Jenny Freeman (James), Christopher Hounsell, Karissa Hounsell (Zach Chettleborough), Ashley Starks, Jordan Starks, Christopher Starks (Katie), Maddison Starks, Boyd Starks (Beverly Rogers), Bradley Keats (Jessica Hunt), Perry Keats (Megan Holden); as well as 19 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of family and friends.


Special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre for keeping him comfortable.


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Passed peacefully away at Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre on October 1, 2024, Melvin Eric Starks, at the age of 89.


He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Dorothy Starkes; sisters Stella and Joan; brother Clarence Starks; son Barry Starks.


Leaving to mourn are his wife Babe Helena Cooze; sister Daphn

Events

First Visitation

Thursday, October 3, 2024

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pentecostal Church- Hare Bay

Main Street Hare Bay, NL A0G 1X0

Second Visitation

Thursday, October 3, 2024

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pentecostal Church- Hare Bay

Main Street Hare Bay, NL A0G 1X0

Service

Friday, October 4, 2024

2:00 pm

Hare Bay Pentecostal Church

Main Street Hare Bay, NL A0G 1X0

Final Resting Place

Hare Bay Pentecostal Church Cemetery

Main Street Hare Bay, NL A0G 1X0

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