Obituary of Minnie Cooper

Passed peacefully away on Sunday May 24, 2020 at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Center, Minnie Cooper, aged 83 years of Twillingate, NL. She was predeceased by parents: Abner and Louise Dove; husband Clayton; daughter Ruth Dove; brothers: Lionel Dove, Hayward (Cora) Dove and Harold (Minnie) Dove; and sister Gladys Tulk. Minnie leaves with fond and loving memories: children: Donnie (Michelle), Paul (Welma) and Patty (Keith); grandchildren: Joshua, Genevieve (Chad), Holly (Brandon) and Stephanie; great-grandchildren: Tyson, Kate and Sierra; son-in-law Hardy Dove; sister-in-law Susie Dove as well as a circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our families and our community continues to be our highest priority. At this time, there will be a private family funeral with burial at the United Church Cemetery, North Side. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be given in Minnie’s honor to "the Gathering Place" in St. John’s. We strongly encourage you to express your sympathy and support to the family however we are asking you to consider alternative ways verses visiting the funeral home or attending the funeral service. Together as a community, we must all do our part to make a difference and help families feel safe but supported during some of the most difficult times of their lives. A condolence message for the family may be made by visiting our website www.islesfuneralhome.ca The Gathering Place 172 Military Road PO Box 1761. St. John's, NL A1C 5P5 Phone: 709-753-3234. Email: info@gatheringstjohns.ca "The Gathering Place" is A Safe Refuge This is the place where people come when they have nowhere else to go. Where they find a safe place to sit, eat, shower or talk. Without judgment, without fear. Over 2000 of the most desperate people in our province find refuge here at The Gathering Place on a weekly basis. Our mission is to provide barrier-free street level supports for marginalized individuals in our community. Thanks to your kindness, nobody is turned away; your donations keep us going.