BENNETT, Joyce Cecilia
Born In: St. George's, Newfoundland
Born: January 4th, 1943
Passed on: January 31st, 2012
The death of Joyce Bennett occurred on Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born January 4th, 1943 in St. George's, NL, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Messervey and wife of Dave Bennett of Oromocto, NB. Joyce is survived by her husband of close to 50 years, Dave; her children, Beverly Gritten (Dave) of Halifax, NS, Stanley Bennett (Rebecca) of Timberlea, NS, daughter, Lisa Bennett (Malcolm) of Oromocto, NB, David Bennett of Labrador City, NL; grandchildren, Derek Brown (Kerri) of Cold Lake, AB, Jory Brown (Holly) of Esquimalt, BC, David Gritten (Johnna) and Lisa Gritten (Stanley) both of Lloydminster, SK, and Thomas Young and Holly Young both of St. David's, NL; great-grandchildren, Sheldon Ricketts, Erica Ava Brown and Quinn Gritten; sisters, Marie Head of Nebraska, Yvonne Harview of St. George's, NL, Cheryl Messervey of British Columbia, Midge Messervey of St George's, NL and several brothers and sisters-in-law from the Bennett family. She was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Carrie Thompson and Gerri Fletcher; her brothers, Arthur Messervey "Bud" and Albert Messervey. A memorial mass was celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Oromocto, NB. Interment will be held in St. George's, NL at a later date in June. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poppy Fund with the Royal Canadian Legion. Oromocto Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.oromoctofh.com

TAYLOR, Ryan Andrew
Born: June 27th, 1978
Passed on: January 29th, 2013
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Ryan Andrew Taylor, on the morning of Tuesday January 29th 2013, in Kingston, ON. A man of many talents and many laughs, Ryan was a warm burning light which sparked life into the hearts of all he met. Born to Robert Taylor and Bernadette (Brunelle), June 27, 1978, Ryan was always taught to push the boundaries of life and to listen to his heart no matter what obstacles he faced. With the love and encouragement of his family and friends, Ryan accomplished more than can be written in words. He was a focused student, successfully studying at both Queen's University (2000-2004) and St. Lawrence College (2010-2013). He achieved over 30+ awards in both his studies and social activism including the Governor General Caring Canadian Award and the Queen's Tricolour Award. He was an aspiring business man, successfully managing and hosting the SIFE Kingston 2012 World Business Forum and doing extensive work for numerous charities including the March of Dimes and the Alzheimer's Society. He was a culinary guru, building 20+ pound cake castles, perfecting the art of Christmas turkey cooking and was an expert judge on the different qualities of crushed ice. He loved life and behind every hobby or success was a man surrounded by family and friends who loved and supported him. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished in our hearts. He is survived by his wife and "love of his life", Sara McHattie, parents; Robert Taylor and Bernadette (Brunelle); siblings John, Robert and Kelly Taylor, nephews; A.J., Ryan, Miles, Shane and Robert Jr., nieces; Sarah and Patsy, mother-in-law; Leslie McHattie, sister-in-law; Laura McHattie and countless friends, extended family and attendants. A Celebration of Ryan's Life was held in a visitation at the James Reid Funeral Home, Kingston on February, and a service in the chapel on February 2, 2013. For those who wish, donations in Ryan's memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.