Datapoint Newfoundland English/Be as perfect auxiliary

Variety: Newfoundland English
Feature: Be as perfect auxiliary
Value: A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants: Sandra Clarke

Examples

Example 2086:
and his older brother was passed away last Christmas

Source: of Newfoundland nd: C14667

Example 2087:
I think you were gone away

Source: Wagner nd: 033