After a life well lived, Peter Francis Power of Bell Island passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home surrounded by the love of his family. 

Predeceased by his loving wife Anne (Whalen); Parents Robert and Helen; siblings Robert, Patrick, Donald, Michael, Evelyn Mugford, Noreen Fitzpatrick. 

Leaving to celebrate Pete’s life are his children: Shawn (Tina), Peter (Shirley), Tyrone (Beth), Jacqueline, Danielle, Stephanie (Michael). 11 grandchildren: Jennifer (Mike), Chad, Justin (Jennifer), Nicholas (Shelbey), Chelsea (David), Sabrina (Evan), Christian (Janessa), Courtney (Zach), Luke, Madison, and Regan. 5 Great Grandchildren: Ashton (Shelby), Tiffany, Wyatt, Justin and Isaac. Siblings: Joan Fitzgerald (Gerald), Marg Power (Jim), John Power (Alice) and a large circle of extended family and friends. 

Pete will be fondly remembered as quick witted, funny and uplifting, loved to play darts, cards and go moose hunting. He played many musical instruments, loved to create and share music and inspired friends and family to do the same. Pete was an avid community volunteer with St. Michael’s parish, a beloved hockey coach and executive member of Bell Island Minor Hockey for over 17 years, and as a 3rd degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. Pete was most proud of his family and was a cherished and dedicated father, and grandfather. He will be forever adored and honored by his family. 

Special thanks to Dr. Roger Butler of the Home Dementia Program, Miriam Brown and home care staff for their exceptional care and support, and staff of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. 

Visitation will take place at Pendergast’s Funeral Home, Bell Island, Sunday, November 19 and Monday, November 20 from 12pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm daily. 

A mass of Christian burial and celebration of Pete’s life to be held at St. Michaels Catholic Church Tuesday, November 21, at 2pm followed by interment at the RC cemetery.   

As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations in his memory can be made to The Gathering Place (www.kindnesswanted.ca).

“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.” ― Mother Teresa

In honor of Pete Power, please do a good deed for someone today.