PARFREY, Benvon

PARFREY, Benvon (Cramer) (St John's, Newfoundland, Canada and Cork) - Passed peacefully away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at home, of breast cancer, age 64 years. Predeceased by her father Brendan Cramer; mother Catherine Roycroft. Left to cherish her life, her husband Patrick Parfrey; sons Brendan (Carla), Kevin (Nik), Owen (Angela) and Patrick; grandchildren Ben and Fiona; sister Geraldine and brother Barry (Sandra). A woman much beloved who lived her life in harmony with her family, the Janeway Hospital and the sports community. She loved to see her sons play hockey and rugby, was proud of her contributions to the Radiology community, and was a surrogate mother to countless rugby players. Cremation has taken place. Visitation from Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road today, Monday from 2pm to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm. A private funeral service will be held from Caul's Chapel tomorrow, Tuesday morning. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the NL Sports Centre for Benvon's Room and the Active Start Program. The family is very grateful to Drs Kara Laing and Brent Tompkins for their sensitive management, the staff of the cancer centre, and friends, particularly the Harnett's, who helped us. She loved a good party and a sing song; and would like her friends to celebrate her life at a party at Swilers Rugby Club, tomorrow, Tuesday at 8:30pm. A memorial service will be held in Cork later in the year.