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CHAMPNEY’S EAST

Anglican Cemetery
(Top of the Hill)

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1. WALTERS – bronze memorial on fence. In memory of our dear parents, ALEXANDER & MARGARET WALTERS.

2. GABRIEL – In loving memory of JOHANNA, beloved wife of John Gabriel, Died Jan 29^th, 1922, Aged 26 years. Ever remembered.

3. PRICE – In loving memory of ALFREDA, beloved wife of Jerrett Price, Born May 27, 1896, Died May 22, 1981. ??? thine, sweet memory ours.

4. WALTERS – MARGARET, Nov. 9, 1906 – Dec. 4, 1992. She lives with us in memory and Will for evermore. Ever remembered by the family.

5. WALTERS – ALEXANDER, Dec. 11, 1897 – June 14, 1985. In memory, a daily thought, In heart, a silent sorrow. Ever remembered by wife Margaret and family.

6. WALTERS - Thy will be done. In loving memory of IRENE WALTERS, beloved wife of Herbert Walters, Died June 24^th, 1956, Aged 74 years. It’s sweet to know we’ll meet again, Where sorrows are no more, For our dear one that we loved, Has just gone on before.

7. WALTERS – We shall meet again. Sacred to the memory of HERBERT WALTERS, Died Sept. 11^th 1961, Aged 82 years. He who is dead and gone, honor with remembrance Not tears.

8. WALTERS – In loving memory of PRINTZLINE WALTERS, Died Feb. 6^th, 1938, Aged 16 Years, 9 months. She lives with us in memory still and will for evermore.

9. WALTERS – HENRY H. WALTERS, Born July 31, 1895, Died July 8, 1979. Ever Remembered, ever loved. Erected by wife Mary.

10. GOSSE – Erected by his family in loving memory of CLYDE GOSSE, who died May 9^th, 1943, Aged 25 years. Many a heart no longer here, Ah, was all too very dear, Yet O Lord tis thou dost call, Thou wilt be our all in all.

11. GOSSE – Erected by the family in loving memory of SUSANNA, beloved wife of Frederick William Gosse, who died July 15^th, 1940, Aged 65 years. We think of you in silence; No eyes can see us weep; But, ever in our hearts, your memory we shall keep.

12. GOSSE – At Rest. Erected by Mother, Clide and Sisters, In loving memory of ETHEL BLANCHE GOSSE, beloved daughter of Frederick William and Susanna Gosse, Died Dec. 13, 1927, Aged 29 years. Bright is her glory now, Boundless her joy above, Where, on the bosom of her God, She rests in perfect love. Gone but not forgotten.

13. GOSSE – At Rest. Erected by Mother and Sisters, In loving memory of VIOLET LILLIAN GOSSE, beloved daughter of Frederick W. & Susanna Gosse, Died Feb. 8, 1924, Aged 19 years. We, Lord, like flowers in our Autumn must wither; We, like these blossoms, fade and must die. Gather us Lord, to thy bosom forever. Grant us a place in thy home in the sky.

14. GOSSE – Gone but not forgotten. In loving memory of FREDERICK WILLIAM GOSSE, who died Oct^r 12^th, 1914, Aged 41 years.

15. WALTERS – In loving memory of TOBIAS WALTERS, beloved husband of Emily Walters, beloved father of Albert, Theodore, Caroline, Winnifred & William. Born Aug. 14, 1871, Died Oct. 14, 1947.

16. WALTERS – In loving memory of ALBERT WALTERS, son of Tobias & Emily Walters, brother of Theodore, Caroline, Winnifred & William, Born Oct. 21, 1902, Died March 4, 1945.

17. WALTERS – Erected by Frances Maud in memory of her beloved husband THEODORE WALTERS, Died in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mar. 19, 1931, Aged 25 years. My Husband, dear Precious memories of you (warm) my heart….rest of inscription unreadable.

18. PIERCEY – ELIZABETH, 1907 – 1988, Ever remembered, Ever loved.

19. COLLINS – BELENA COLLINS, 1910 – 1999.

20. COLLINS – JOHN FREDERICK COLLINS, Royal Naval Reserve, World War 1, 1897 – 1975. Lest we forget.

21. COLLINS – JOHN FREDERICK, Oct 8, 1897 – Dec 10, 1975, To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.

22. NURSE - CHARLES EDWARD, husband of Olive, Born 1896 – Died 1985, Rest in peace.

23. NURSE – In memory of OLIVE, beloved wife of Charles Nurse, Died March 20, 1971, Aged 73 years, 7 months. She died as she lived, trusting in God.

24. WALTERS – JOSEPH JOHN, 1873 – 1958. HONOR, 1874 – 1923. Ever remembered.

25. GOSSE – At rest. Love, Purity, Fidelity. Gone but not forgotten. In loving memory of JOHN CHARLES GOSSE, Died Sept. 10, 1914, Aged 52 years. We miss the voice of one we love, A precious form has passed away, To join the angel throng above, In realms of endless day.

26. GOSSE – At rest. Gone but not forgotten. In loving memory of ROBERT JOHN GOSSE, who died Feby 28, 1913, Aged 25 years. Lord grant us while on earth we stay, Thy love to feel and know. (Rest of inscription is hidden from sight).

27. GOSSE – Love, Purity, Fidelity. In memory of HELEN LEVENA GOSSE, Died April 24, 1924, Aged 29 years, HENRY GOSSE, Died Jan. 16, 1926, Aged 27 years. When for a while we part…(Rest of inscription is hidden from sight).

28. GOSSE – In memory of ROBERT GOSSE, Jan 22, 1858 – Aug 30, 1934. His beloved wife, SARAH JANE PENNY, Apr. 4, 1860 – Mar. 6, 1938.

29. LONG – In loving memory of JOSEPH LONG, Born Sept. 10, 1851, Died Decr 9, 1926, aged 75 years. He is not dead, but sleepeth.

30. NURSE – In loving memory of ESAU NURSE, Born Nov. 1877, Died Oct. 1962. Ever remembered.

31. LONG – In memory of JANE, beloved wife of Mark Long, Died Jan 31^st, 1943, Aged 86 year. On that happy Easter morning, All the graves their dead restore, Father, Sister, Child and Mother, Meet once more.

32. WALTERS – In loving memory of THOMAS C., 1880 – 1956. His daughter ELLA M., 1918 – 1937.

33. NURSE – In loving memory of MARY, beloved wife of Esau Nurse, who departed this life June 16^th, 1935, Aged 61 years. A precious one from us is gone, The voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled.

34. NURSE – In loving memory of PEARL MAY NURSE, beloved daughter of Esau & Mary Nurse, Died June 20^th, 1927, Aged 15 years. You are not gorgotten Pearl, Nor ever will you be, As long as life and memory last, We will remember thee.

35. LONG – In memory of our dear Mother, LOUSIA LONG, Died July 9, 1969, Aged 77 years. She lives with us in memory still, And will for evermore.

36. LONG – In loving memory of FRANCIS LONG, Died November 13, 1968, Aged 84 years. He lives with us in memory still, And will for evermore.

37. LONG – In loving memory of Father, WILLIAM H., Born June 1^st, 1851, Died July 4^th, 1936; Mother, SARAH, Born Dec. 24^th, 1863, Died Nov 24^th, 1945; Children – EMILY, Born Nov 30^th, 1888, Died Feb 30^th, 1905; RUFUS, Born June 28^th, 1897, Died July 20^th, 1946; ROBERT, Born Oct. 1^st, 1890, Died June 4^th, 1913. In God’s holy keeping.

38. LONG – GARY JOSEPH, 8 mths, Nov 12^th, 1958 – Aug 3^rd, 1959. “an angel in Gods arms”

39. LONG – In loving memory of FLORENCE LEAH LONG, Died Aug. 2^nd, 1943, Aged 19 years, 11 mons. In God’s holy keeping.

40. NURSE – In loving memory of WILLIAM NURSE, who died April 16, 1897, Aged 76 years. The golden gates are open wide.

41. NURSE – In memory of CECILIA, beloved wife of William Nurse, Died Jan 27^th, 1913, Aged 76 years. The Lord, my God, shall guide my feet (Remainder of stone crumbling and unreadable).

42. NURSE – We shall meet again. Purity, Love, Fidelity. In loving memory of WILLIAM NURSE, who departed this life March 9^th, 1941, Aged 74 years, 7 mos. On the resurrection morning, All the graves their dead restore, Father, Sister, Child and Mother, Meet once more.

43. NURSE – We shall meet again. In loving memory of GRACIE ANN, beloved wife of William Nurse, Died Oct. 25^th, 1938, Aged 61 yrs, 8 mos. They who tread the path of labour, Follow where my feet have trod. They who work without complaining, Do the Holy will of God.

44. NURSE – In loving memory of HENRY GEORGE NURSE, beloved husband of Elsie May Nurse, who departed this life Nov. 19^th, 1934, Aged 33 years. Gather me Lord to Thy bosom forever, Give me a home with Thee in the skies.

45. WALTERS – In loving memory of MARY WALTERS, Died March 21, 1907, Aged 52 years.

46. WALTERS – In loving memory of LEVI, 1873 – 1955; MARY, 1879 – 1908. Grant them, O Lord, eternal rest.

47. NURSE – In loving memory of ESAU NURSE, Born Nov. 1877, Died Oct. 1962. Ever remembered.

48. HARNUM – HEDLEY R., 1932 – 1998 (Mason symbol engraved on stone; Brotherhood of the Sea engraved on stone); CHERYL M., 1945 – (Living). Life’s work well done.

49. WICKS – WILLIAM T., 1901 – 1980. Sleep on beloved sleep and take thy rest, We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best.

50. NURSE – WILLIAM ROBERT NURSE.

51. NURSE – GILBERT M., 1917 – 1982. Ever remembered, ever loved. Erected by wife Hilda.

52. WATTON – In loving memory of my parents, W. BAXTER WATTON, 1911 – 1998; KATHLEEN M. KELLY, 1927 – 1994. Ever remembered, Ever loved.

53. ETHRIDGE – In memory of JAMES ETHRIDGE, Born July 9, 1890, Died Sept 6, 1972. Ever remembered, Ever loved.

54. MILLER – WILLIAM, B. Nov 9, 1936, D. Dec. 30, 1936; MARY B., June 30, 1945, D. June 29, 1946; ROBERT, B. Dec. 23, 1948, D. Feb 17, 1949; MARK, B. Dec 23, 1948, D. Feb 11, 1949.

55. MILLER – Asleep in Jesus. ????Y RANDELL MILLER, ??????? at Port ???????, Trinity Bay, Nov 12^th, 1858 and died ????????????. But not forgotten. Followed In her Master’s steps, Lived her life for others. Erected by her son, J. Miller. (This stone has fallen over,broken into pieces and is partly overgrown).

56. MILLER – In loving memory of WILLIAM MILLER, Born Nov. 13^th, 1858, Died Nov. 17^th, 1933. Also his wife , MARY JANE, Born June 8^th, 1863, Died July 6^th, 1945. Gone to be with God above, There to share His wondrous love, No more sorrow, death nor pain, In God’s kingdom they shall reign. Erected by their daughter Ethel.

57. WALTERS – In loving memory of LLEWELLYN WALTERS, Died Nov. 20, 1968, Aged 76 years. While you dear father rest and sleep, Your loving memory we’ll always keep.

58. WALTERS – ROBERT WALTERS, 3 mts.

59. WALTERS – JIM WALTERS; LIZZY WALTERS.

60. WALTERS – In loving memory of PHOEBE WALTERS, Died April 5, 1948, Aged 52 years. She lives with us in memory and will for evermore.

61. WALTERS – Love, Purity, Fidelity. In loving memory of WILLIAM WALTERS, Born 1863 – Died 1946. Erected by Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. William Wicks. Peace, perfect peace.

62. WALTERS – Love, Purity, Fidelity. In loving memory of JOANNA WALTERS, Born 1864, Died 1936. Erected by Mrs. George Butler and Mrs William Wicks. Peace, perfect peace.

63. MILLER – In loving memory of BERTRAM M. MILLER, beloved husband of Marjorie Miller, Born Jan. 1^st, 1918, Died March 24, 1955. Our loved one sleep here.

64. PARKER – SAMUEL, 1887 – 1961; PHOEBE, 1902 – 1983. Peace, perfect peace.

65. DAY – Asleep in Jesus. In loving memory of CAPT. NEHEMIAH DAY, beloved husband of Annie Day, Died Aug. 31, 1928, Aged 67 years. On the resurrection morning, All the graves their dead restore, Father, Sister, Child and Mother, Meet once More.

66. NORRIS – (This stone has fallen over and is partially buried. Only part of the names and inscription is visible). In loving memory of ???NIE NORRIS, ?????? ???RVEY, who died ???T. 6, 1920. (Age and inscription unreadable).

67. DAY – IHS. In loving memory of WILLIAM DAY, beloved husband of Margaret Day, Died Feb. 11^th, 1941, Aged 67 years. We Lord, like flowers in our autumn must wither, So like those blossoms must fade and must die, Gather him Lord to Thy bosom forever, Grant him a place in Thy home in the sky.

68. DAY – In affectionate remembrance of GEORGE DAY, who died June 30^th, 1891, aged 28 years. (Stone is broken and inscription unreadable),

69. DAY – IHS. In loving memory of BENJAMIN EDMUND DAY, who died June 26^th, 1908, aged 46 years. A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Erected by his wife, Beatrice.

70. DAY – They rest from their labours. In loving memory of JOHN DAY, Died Mar. 11^th, 1911, Aged 77 years. Also his wife, SARAH ANN, Died Oct. 16^th, 1911, Aged 74 years. Asleep in Jesus! Who can weep, For those who sleep so calm a Sleep?, Then let living for the dead, In Christ, by Christ be comforted.

71. HART – Thy will be done. In loving memory of JOSEPH HART, 1881 – 1962, Aged 81 years. A day of duty done, A day of rest begun. He lives with us in memory, And will forever more.

72. SHEPPARD – In loving memory of daughter & sister CHARLENE JEAN SHEPPARD, Born Dec. 20, 1975, Died June 2, 1976. The rose still grows beyond the wall.

73. SHEPPARD – We shall meet again. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, BESSIE MAY SHEPPARD, Born Feb. 2^nd, 1903, Died Oct. 12^th, 1958, Aged 54 years, 8 mons. Calm and peaceful she is sleeping, Sweetest rest that follows pain, We who loved her sadly miss her, But trust in God to meet again. Erected by her husband, sons and daughters.

74. HART – ERIC ROY, 1910 – 1987. Life’s work well done.

75. HART – Perfect Peace. In loving memory of ELIZA HART, Died Oct. 24^th, 1940, Aged 58 years. Wife and Mother. Be thou faithful unto death and I will give Thee a crown of life. Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest.

76. HART – We shall meet again. In loving memory of THOMAS HART, Died Feb. 23^rd, 1951, Aged 87 years. Also his wife, JULIA HART, Died Dec 13^th, 1935, Aged 72 years. When the breath of life is flown, When the grave must claim its own, Lord of Life be ours Thy crown, Life for evermore.

77. DEWLING – E. RAYMOND, 1909 – 1993. Ever remembered, Ever loved. Erected by the Dewling family.

78. DEWLING – NELLIE M., 1912 – 1986. Ever remembered, Ever loved. Erected by the Dewling family.

79. DEWLING – In loving memory of my twin brother, EDMUND RAYMOND DEWLING, Died April 25^th, 1946, Aged 8 years, 9 months. Erected by his twin brother Thomas.

80. BUTLER – In memory of the Butler family. We shall meet again.

81. DEWLING – In loving memory of CHARLOTTE DEWLING, Died May 17^th, 1958, Aged 79 years. She lives with us in memory and will forever more. Erected by her sons and daughters.

82. DEWLING – In loving memory of my beloved husband, MARK B. DEWLING, died March 29^th, 1955, Aged 80 years. His toil is past, His work is done, He fought The fight, The victory won. Erected by his wife Charlotte.

83. DEWLING – We’ll meet again. In loving memory of ESAU GEORGE DEWLING, who died April 7^th, 1948, Aged 28 years. Asleep in God’s beautiful garden, Sheltered from care and pain, And when life’s journey is ended, We shall meet our dear one again. Erected by Mother and Father.

84. COLE – In loving memory of GLORIA JANE COLE, 1944 – 1990. The flowers we placed upon your grave, Will wither and decay, But the love for you who sleeps beneath, Will never fade away. Ever remembered, Ever loved by husband Douglas, Son Sterling and family.

85. COLE – TIMOTHY E. STERLING COLE, Nov. 21, 1997. We will love you always.

Mary Rawlinson (November 2001)

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CHAMPNEY’S EAST Anglican Cemetery (Top of the Hill)

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Newfoundland's Grand Banks Site
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CHAMPNEY’S EAST

Anglican Cemetery
(Top of the Hill)