It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sheila Frances Loates (nee Strickland) announces her sudden passing at her residence in Stephenville Crossing on Monday, May 13 ^th , 2019 at the age of 65 years. Born in Port aux Basques, Sheila was predeceased by her father and mother-in-law Herbert C and Caroline M (nee Little) Loates; infant children Sharon and Harvey; aunts and uncles Jessie (Archibald) Nippard, Marie Herritt, Max Spicer and Emily (Robert) Cox.

Sheila leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her loving husband of 19 years James Loates. She will forever remain in the hearts of her loving parents Leslie and Marion (nee Herritt) Strickland; sons Craig Allen and Steven Allen both of Halifax, NS; grandchildren Kyle, Jaden; brothers Gordon (Phyllis) Strickland, Randy (Pauline) Strickland, Derek Strickland all of Port aux Basques, Dennis (Shelly) Strickland of Upper Ferry, Jason (Twila) Strickland of New Glasgow, NS, Kevin (April) Strickland of Moncton, NB; uncles and aunts Levi (Margaret) Strickland, Aubrey (Harriett) Strickland, Annette Courtney, Freida Ingram, Anne (Louis) Bartlett, Clayton (Rita) Herritt, Ethel Spicer, Clyde Herritt plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.

In keeping Sheila's wishes cremation will take place with the interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Salvation Army Citadel. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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