KAVANAGH , Frederick Charles “Mick”

Age 90 of St. John’s, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Predeceased by parents, Frederick and Barbara (Kennedy) Kavanagh; infant sisters, Victoria and Barbara; and brother, George. Leaving with fond and loving memories his wife, Alice (Sinnott); sister, Agnes Kavanagh; daughters, Jacqueline (Rod Edgecombe) and Susanne (Lez Snow); and sons, Paul (Wendy Martin), Fred (Jacqueline Oullette), John (Debbie Purcell). Dad will be fondly remembered by grandchildren, Michelle (Stephen), Matthew (Shara), Abigale (Michael), Lauren, Jordan (Colleen), Sean (Megan), Keira and Jonathon, who will dearly miss his poppyisms. Also leaving sisters-in-law, Margaret Kavanagh (Cole) and Mary Sinnott (Hennessey); and many nephews and nieces of the Sinnott and Kavanagh families. One of Dad’s proudest moments was being recognized in the House of Assembly by the then speaker, the Honourable Harvey Hodder. As a young man and shortly after Confederation, Dad was a page in the old House of Assembly in the Colonial Building. He was invited back some 60 years later to receive special recognition. Dad was also proud of his Lebanese heritage. His grandmother was of the Tuma and Basha families who came to Newfoundland in the late 1800’s. Dad was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and a dedicated volunteer for Diabetes Canada. Dad retired from a career at Canada Post, most of which he spent as a letter carrier, delivering mail along many St. John’s streets. The family would like to express a very heartfelt and deepest appreciation to the nursing and personal care staff at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home for the care you provided our Dad in his last months. Your kindness and attention to his needs was exemplary. Also a special thank you to dear friends Paul and Maureen Dunphy for their support and kindness who always managed to get a chuckle out of Dad. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, 84 Lemarchant Road, St. John’s. Visitation Sunday, April 7th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Caul’s Chapel on Monday, April 8th at 11:30 a.m. For those who are unable to attend in person, can do so by following: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=b03f4174-e51f4a85-9ce4-4daa6207e72d As expressions of sympathy donations in Mick’s memory may be made to Diabetes Canada. No flowers by request.