Desmond William Waddleton Obituary
Desmond William Waddleton, born on May 4, 1948, passed away on November 10, 2026. Desmond leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert and Irene (Tobin); his parents-in-law, Frank and Monica Knox; his brothers, Clarence and Randy; and his siblings-in-law, Josephine (Cliff Dobbin), June (Ralph Earle), Mona (John Dobbin), Lorraine Pennell and Brian Power.
He is survived by: his wife Blanche (Knox); his children, Deena (Gary), Renee (Keith), Kent (Alison) and Lynn (Jeff); his grandchildren, Bray (Haleigh), Calum, Emily (Andrew), Keegan, Keira and Brooklyn; his stepgrandchildren, Andrea and Ashley; his siblings, Donna (Lorne), Marvin, Terry (Eileen), Kenneth (Sheila), Ray and Scott (Joanne); and his siblings-in-law, Sheila Waddleton, Denise Waddleton, Angela Strickland (Ren) and Terry Pennell.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Barrett's Funeral Home (328 Hamilton Ave, St. John's, NL A1E1J9). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Barrett's Chapel (328 Hamilton Ave, St. John's, NL A1E1J9). The inurnment will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
