It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Loretta Roseanna Giles announces her passing from the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, NL on Thursday, September 7, 2023, aged 76 years.

Loretta Giles was a woman of strength, courage and determination. Loretta always made whoever she came in contact with feel loved and important. She would welcome you with open arms if you came to her door, or met her on the street. Her smile said it all, her "yes my love" or "I loves you like my own" are some of her favourite quotes.

The name Loretta is the meaning of honour and victory. She sure overcame a lot in her lifetime. She was victorious. She raised her family to the best of her ability and poured out all of her love to each of them. They were so blessed to have such a caring and compassionate mom.

Left with a lifetime of precious memories are her children, Reuben Giles (Isabel Lilly), Seal Cove, NL, Otto Giles, Thunder Bay, ON, Sharon Langford Dwyer, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, Ivy Jean Giles, Hamilton, ON and Gordon Giles (Wanda), Wasa, BC; grandchildren, Rachel, Kyle, Amanda, Kimberly, Ashley, Austin, Amelia and Jocelyn; great grandchildren, Myah, Eric, Airvhan, Nolan, Claire, Layla and Shanaya; siblings, Wilfred Hamlyn, Obediah Hamlyn (Debbie), Daphney Dicks, Melvin Hamlyn (Isabell), William Hamlyn (Wendy), Calvin Hamlyn (Jane), Abrum Hamlyn (Lorraine), Marilyn Massicotte, Vincent Hamlyn (Monica); sister-in-law, Maude Miller, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Loretta is predeceased by her husband, Gordon Giles; sons, Henry, Harold, and Harry; great granddaughter, Sarah; parents, Harvey and Ellen Hamlyn; sister, Effie and brother, Harvey; brother-in-law, Clayton Miller.

Public visitation took place from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Baie Verte, NL on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 7-8 pm, continuing on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.

A private family funeral service will take place from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Baie Verte, NL on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 2 pm, with Major Laverne Fudge officiating. This is invitation only. Interment will follow from St. Swithin's Anglican Cemetery, Seal Cove, NL.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations may be made in assist the family.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL.