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Amelia (Dolly) Hassett
October 12, 1924 - August 18, 2023
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Amelia (Dolly) Hassett was born Oct 12 1924 in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland to Michael and Annie O’Neil. Dolly was number 13 of 14 children and when she was born her brother thought she looked like a doll resulting in the name of ‘Dolly’. When Dolly was about 18 she started working in Tipperary where she met Thomas Hassett, who was farming with his brother. Tom wanted to immigrate to New Zealand but the long wait for a boat caused them to decide to immigrate to Canada instead. Dad came first in 1947 and soon found a job in the mill at Powell River. Mom followed in Oct of 1948 arriving by train to Vancouver, where they were married on Oct 12. They soon settled into married life in Powell River where they raised their six sons. They made sure that their home was full of love and happiness.
After Dad’s sudden passing April 13th 1978, Mom adapted to life as a relatively young widow. In April 1982 death struck our home again when youngest son Tommy was killed in a car accident. Still mom carried on; living in the family home that her husband had built and where she had raised her children. Mom always had an open door and when we moved away, our friends were always welcome home with us. Through the years her home was always a central part of family gatherings where her gravy, pails of butter tarts and apple pie were the stars of every occasion. Mom loved her soaps, playing bingo and darts and her daily walks that she continued until the age of 95. Dolly stayed in the family home until her recent admission to Powell River General Hospital.
Dolly passed away Aug 18th 2023 in Evergreen Extended Care in Powell River after a short stay. Dolly is survived by her son’s, John (Iris), Michael, Joe (Rita), James (Lois) and Mark (Monica) as well as 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Tom and son Tommy (19) as well as her parents and 13 siblings.
Mom leaves us with many good memories. She was a great mom and we owe so much to her. She will be missed by us all.
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From: Stubberfield Funeral Home
Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd. Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Dawn Service
Relation: Friend of family
Thinking of all of you and sending love and condolences.💕
From: Dale and Colleen McDermit
Relation: Friend of family
Acknowledging this loss for all of Mrs Hassett’s family and her friends, and appreciating the gratitude expressed for the blessings and strength and grace over many experiences in a full life. The love of a mother and grandmother is precious.
From: Paula Young
Sending my condolences to all of you. Your mom sounds like a wonderful woman .
From: Marvin and Joy Sheets
Relation: Friends
Sincere condolence Michael, James and Lois and all the family in the loss of your Mom.
From: Shelley Rogge
Relation: Long long time family friend via my grandmother Carlson.
Through out all the years from a young child up growing I was very fortunate to have been able to spend time with Dolly. Dolly was always the kindest loving person towards me and others that I ever knew, and her smile was always so comforting.
From: Orin and Shirley Grovum
Relation: A friendship formed because of knowing most of Dolly’s sons.
Our condolences to all the family that Dolly leaves behind.
From: Raymond and Laraine McGavigan
Relation: Got to know her through her sons
Even though we didn’t meet often, visiting with Dolly was like being with an old friend. Her sons are a credit to her.
From: Brendon Turner
Relation: Friend
Mike,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your Mom. However I was sad only for the grief that you are enduring right now. I’m not sad for Dolly because she is with our Father. And she is very comfortable now.
We did not know your Mom. And I have only met you once at Uncle Darrel Turner’s funeral. But that doesn’t matter. We’re one Church. And one with Christ.
The Bible reminds us in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Mike, grief is a crazy animal!
It’s akin to tossing a pebble into a pond.
The moment that pebble is thrown into the pond of water there are waves that travel toward the shoreline where you’re standing at right now.
That’s grief right now! Immediately. It just washes over you and makes you feel like you can barely surface for air.
As time passes those waves turn into ripples in the water as they travel toward the shoreline.
That’s grief after some weeks, months and even years have passed.
You’re in the waves right now.
Eventually you’ll be in the ripples.
You’ll be visiting with someone, or preparing for a meeting, or doing laundry or shopping in the grocery store and all of a sudden there will be a ripple and you’ll have a brief moment of grief. It’ll pass in a moment and then you’ll think to yourself “What just happened, why do I feel so upset?”
There isn’t just a “hope” to see Dolly again. God has promised us that you will be reunited with Dolly again.
We’re not operating and living our lives “on a wing and a prayer.” We’re operating and living our lives by the grace that God has given to us all and by the salvation that Jesus has afforded to each of us through his death on the cross for our past, present and future sin.
Mike, I’ve lifted you up in prayer right now and for the past 45 minutes. And I will continue to pray for you going forward.
Much love to you,
Brendon and Wendy Turner
From: Linda Henderson
Relation: Family friend
Dolly was one of those amazing souls you don’t forget after meeting. Her heart was open and she loved her boys. I loved listening to her stories of the little people and Irish superstitions. My deepest condolences to Mike, Joe and Rita, James and Mark
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
August 28, 2023
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Stubberfield Funeral Home
7221 Duncan Street
Powell River, BC V8A 1W4
Reception to follow the graveside service at the Cranberry Seniors Centre.
Live steam of the service will be available. Click the Live Service tab on the main page about five minutes prior to the service.
7221 Duncan Street
Powell River, BC V8A 1W4
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