- It is with extreme sadness we announce the sudden passing of Frank Fogwill. Born on October 8, 1959, Frank departed from this earthly life on July 18, 2024.
He was predeceased by his father, William (Bill) Fogwill in 2001 and most recently by his mother, Bouwina Haan Fogwill on February 5, 2024.
Mourning his loss are his sister Margaret and brother-in-law Tim Heffernan (Ontario); his brother Bill and sister-in-law Sherry Fogwill (St. John’s); and his nephews Nicholas Fogwill, Kyle Heffernan and Shane (Godson) (Julie) Heffernan. He will also be fondly remembered by his many cousins and their extended families.
When Frank was seven years old, he was afflicted with severe Osteomyelitis. While he spent two years in St. Clare’s on the children’s ward, he did not let that deter him. He never complained of fatigue or pain and thus was a great example of perseverance and determination.
Frank grew up enjoying fishing, dirt bike riding, and raucous games of ball hockey with his neighbourhood friends. He loved music and he learned to play the bass guitar. Over time, he acquired a massive collection of albums and CDs and he was often on the lookout for the next album to enjoy.
A Memorial University graduate, Frank was a voracious reader and listener of podcasts. Most recently he was a dedicated employee for St. David’s Presbyterian Church and St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Frank was a much loved and devoted son to his mother and he did his best to ensure her wish to live in her own home was supported.
The family invites you to honour Frank’s memory by connecting with those who may be hiding their pain or by offering small acts of kindness to those in need of support. Donations to SPCA St. John’s https://spcastjohns.org/ and Lifewise NL https://lifewisenl.ca/ in his memory are also gratefully accepted.
There will be a memorial reception at St. Mark’s Anglican Church at 203 Logy Bay Road on Monday, July 29 from 2-3:30pm.
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West & Park Family History
1959 - 2024 (64 years)
