St John's Telegram; St John's NF Canada; 2002-12-19

GAMBIN, Florence (nee Lake) - Passed peacefully away at Placentia Health
Care Centre, December 17, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer,
in the presence of her devoted family. Florence Gambin, age 84 years,
Jerseyside, Placentia, formerly of Clattice Harbour, South West, Placentia
Bay. Predeceased by her loving husband Cornelius (1987), step-daughter
Mary Gambin-Greene (1971). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories,
sons: Dan (Cecilia), Leo (Julia), Cornelius (Madeline), John (Anita);
daughters: Matilda (Frank Traverse), Imelda (Bill Bailey), Winnie (Ed
Barry), all residing in Placentia, Veronica (Ron Grover), Burke, V.A.,
also lovingly remembered by 34 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren;
3 great-great-grandchildren and their families. As well, sister Veronica
(Mike Conners), Placentia; brother John Lake, South East Bight, Placentia
Bay; sisters-in-law: Jane Gambin, Placentia, and Mary Lake, Mount Pearl;
also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Maher`s Funeral
Home, Placentia. Visitation Thursday, December 19, 2002 from 10 a.m.-
10 p.m.  Funeral Mass to take place Friday, December 20, 2002 at 11
a.m., Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery,
Placentia. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society in her loving memory.  Mom, you have eliminated
our path through this life... Your light continues to shine.