
John Patrick Penney of Holyrood, Newfoundland, born on April 5, 1956, passed away on November 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Patrick Penney to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Penney and Josephine Penney; and his brother Francis. He is survived by: his daughters, Paulette (Gerard), Christine (Chris), Michelle (Justin) and Mary Jean (Charlie); his grandchildren, Tyler, Chloe, Mya, Olivia, Hailie and Riley; and his siblings, Carmel (Dennis Hopkins), Betty (Dave Woodman), Vera (Jim Dunphy), Matthew (Darlene), Gerard (Norma), Billy (Laura), Loretta (Philip Steele) and Marlene Penney. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dunphy’s Funeral Home (366 Conception Bay Hwy, Holyrood, NL A0A2R0). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church North Side (79 Northside Rd, Holyrood, NL A0A2R0). The inurnment will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Johnny’s memory may be made to the Holyrood Fire Department, P.O. Box 100, 5 Liam Hickey Drive, Holyrood, NL A0A 2R0 or e-transfers may be sent to [email protected].
Original notice published by Echovita.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Johnny's memory may be made to the Holyrood Fire Department, P.O. Box 100, 5 Liam Hickey Drive, Holyrood, NL A0A 2R0 or e-transfers may be sent to [email protected].
Visitation
Sunday, November 15, 2026
14:00 – 20:00
Dunphy's Funeral Home
366 Conception Bay Hwy
Holyrood, NL, A0A2R0
Funeral Service
Monday, November 16, 2026
10:30
Holy Cross Catholic Church North Side
79 Northside Rd
Holyrood, NL, A0A2R0
Mass of Christian Burial
Committal Service
Monday, November 16, 2026
Holy Cross Cemetery
Inurnment

