Dorcas Irene Guinchard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorcas Irene Guinchard (Pasadena, Newfoundland), who passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Lawrence Rufus Guinchard; her parents, Constance Way and Roland Way; her parents-in-law, Rufus and Prudence Guinchard; and her siblings, Henry Way (Mary), Bruce (Jane), Howard (Suzanne), Vivian Way and Effie Rose.
She is survived by: her children, Wayde (Myrtle), Glenda (Kenneth), Gary (Donna), Larry (Regina), Faye and Sherry (John); her grandchildren, Keith (Karen), Annette (Derrick), David (Ashley), Scott (Chelsey), Ashley (Lee), Robert (Niki), Colitta (Andy), Melanie (Dustin), Amanda, Michelle (Chris), Heather, Mark (Robin), Chad (Keisha), Jennifer (Dan) and Ryan; her great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Mason, Erin, Caleb, Christian, Kate, Tyson, Hayden, Lexie, Liam, Colton, Brady, Natalie, James and Chloe; her siblings, Roland (Joyce) and Nancy (Ivan); and her siblings-in-law, George Rose, Ina Randell (John), Evelyn Guinchard and Bruce Guinchard. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 13th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the St. David of Wales Anglican Church. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM at the St. David of Wales Anglican Church Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, or a donation can be made in Dorcas' memory to the Arthritic Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of one's choice.
