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Regina Marie Kirby

Regina Marie Kirby

Female 1934 - 2023  (88 years)

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  • Name Regina Marie Kirby 
    Born 15 Sep 1934  St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 26 May 2023  St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Regina Marie Andrews (nee Kirby)
      September 15, 1934 - May 26, 2023

      Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, in the presence of her loving family, Regina Marie Andrews (nee Kirby), on Friday, May 26, 2023 aged 88.

      Predeceased by her parents William and Sarah Kirby; brothers William Kirby and Francis “ Hank” Kirby: sister Theresa Brennan and sister-in-law Till Kirby.

      Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband Walter Andrews; son John Andrews (Janet O’Reilly); sisters Lucy McKinley (Donald), Carol Burke (John) and Margaret Sheridan (James); sister-in-law Gail Kirby, brother-in-law Alick Andrews (Joan) as well as many loved nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors from Tiffany Lane Condominiums as well as other relatives and friends.

      Arising out of her interest in the wellbeing of everyone, Regina was involved in the opening of the first welfare office in Labrador City – Wabush. In the late 60’s Regina and Walter moved to Corner Brook where she continued her work as a social worker.

      In the late 70’s Regina, Walter and their new son John moved to St. John’s where she dedicated her time to the residents of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, first as an employee, then as a long-term volunteer. Regina also gave her time to the Rabbittown Learners Program.

      Regina lived a life of service and dedication to her faith which included a deep personal relationship with both the Sisters of Mercy and the Presentation Sisters.

      Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Monday, May 29, 2023 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

      Funeral Mass to take place from St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 3 p.m. with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

      In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Regina’s memory to the St. Patrick’s Mercy Home Auxiliary or to Rabbittown Learners Program.
    Person ID I1090  West & Park Genealogy
    Last Modified 16 Jul 2023 

    Father William WILL Kirby,   b. Sep 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1979, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Sarah Patricia Coady,   b. 17 Mar 1902, Marystown, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Feb 1988, St. John's, Newfoundland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Family ID F317  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Walter Andrews 
    Children 
     1. John Andrews
    Last Modified 1 Apr 2021 
    Family ID F356  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Sep 1934 - St. John's, Newfoundland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 May 2023 - St. John's, Newfoundland Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Kirby Andrews wedding announcement
    Kirby Andrews wedding announcement

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