It is with sadness that the family of the late Chelsey Hill Dart announces his passing at the Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte, NL aged 83 years.

Chesley leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Elvis (Faye), Beverley (Anthony) Stokes, & Rodney (Colleen), and the mother of his children, Pearl (Rex) Foster; grandchildren, Stephanie (Chad) Dowton, Jeremy (Shauna) Dart, Ian (Amy) Dart, Seritha (Jon) Rowsell, Ajay (Kayla) Stokes, Tyree Stokes, Chelsea Dart, & Ryan Dart. His great-grandchildren, Alannah Dart, Avery Dart, Bearett Dart, Oliver Dart, Joshua Stokes, Leah Stokes, & Penelope Rowsell. They will forever treasure their memories of him.

Predeceased by his beloved son, Clifford, & grandson, Stephen; parents, Archibald & Ida Dart; sisters, Mildred, Verna, Phoebe, Cosetta, & Dot; brothers, Grover, Garfield, & Kayward.

Ches's family are thankful for the years they were blessed to have him as their father & grandfather. He cared deeply for his children, loved them unconditionally and took the responsibility of providing for them as the number one priority of his life.

His grandchildren were a star in his crown and even though many of them are living away, he boasted of their accomplishments and cherished every card and picture he got from them.

Chesley is well known for his work ethics. He was not shy of hard work and determination. He taught his children the importance of taking pride in honest, hard work by his words and example. He lived with integrity and worked hard to, as he put it, "live up the to the good "Dart" name". His children declare "Well done dad!"

Today his family takes comfort knowing, dad got his wish of passing quickly and peacefully. We now hold on to his memories to comfort our hearts and take solace in the sure and certain fact that Dad is now doing something he has longed to do for many years….he is talking with Clifford.

Special thanks to the staff of North Haven Manor for taking such loving care for our dad. Also, special thanks to his home care worker, Karen Lush who lovingly cared for our dad and brightened his days.

The public visitation took place Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm from Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte, NL.

The funeral service took place Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 2 pm from The Salvation Army Citadel, Lewisporte, NL.

As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations in his memory was made to The Salvation Army Cemetery Fund, Lewisporte, NL.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte, NL.