Jennifer Margaret Grace Sullivan

Jennifer Margaret Grace Sullivan (Greenland) passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada on December 7, 2022. Jennifer battled heart and kidney failure while still having a very active life, but sadly departed after a long stay in the hospital battling multiple illnesses. She was with her family when she passed.

Jennifer was born on May 23, 1942 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she was raised by her late mother and father, Victor Hewitt Greenland and Annie Robena Diack, and her grandmother Dorcus Diack whom she loved dearly. She also had a beautiful relationship with her late brother Dr. David Greenland (Heather) and her brother Wayne Greenland (Jeannine), who was at her side when she passed.

Jennifer was the mother of four children, Vicki-Ann, Kevin, Laurie Grimoldby (husband Don), and Shane (wife Laura). She also had three grandchildren that she loved and cherished - Sarah Spalek (husband Nolan), Olivia, and Matthew. She also had many pets over the years, including her most recent dog Sam who was her cherished companion.

Jennifer spent her life helping others. She was “a friend of the friendless” who tried to help others at every opportunity. Jennifer served for decades in various capacities in her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This included over ten years as the leader of her congregation’s women’s organization, The Relief Society. Her Christian faith sustained her through good times and bad, and helped her stay positive, grateful, and optimistic.

Jennifer loved her new home of British Columbia in which she lived for nearly thirty years. She said her inspiration for moving west came to her while listening to a hymn, “Come, Come, Ye Saints” which includes the line, “We’ll find the place which God for us prepared, Far away in the West” and the encouragement of her daughter, Laurie, who moved west first.

Jennifer was one of the founders of the Terra Nova Co-op in Richmond which has provided affordable housing and a friendly community for hundreds of families over the years. She loved her neighbors and made many friends. She served as president for many years. She was a strong advocate for her children’s health issues and for those with disabilities. She took in many people to help them get on their feet over the years, including foster children. She was past president of the Foster Parents Association of Newfoundland, a representative for those impacted by Marfan Syndrome, and many other volunteer activities.

Jennifer will be truly missed by those who knew her, especially her daughter Vicki-Ann with whom lived with. Together they had many happy times.

The family would like to thank all of her lifelong friends for their constant love and support over the years. They include Theresa Head, Melissa Green, Carol and Olive Squires, Joy MacDonald, Fiona Esson, The Harvey’s, Deyell’s, and many others.

The family would like to thank all the medical staff who helped her over the years, including at Richmond General Hospital and St. Paul’s.

We could not have asked for a better Mother, Grandmother, Sister or Friend.

“God be with you till we meet again”

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.vancouvercrematorium.com for the Sullivan family.