COLLINS, Olive Maude –
The family of Olive Maude Collins is saddened to announce her sudden death on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the age of 77. Olive was born in Hare Bay on August 13, 1930 to the late Edwin and Effie Saunders. Olive leaves to mourn her sons, Terry (Joan) and Wade (Jean); daughters, Denise Alcock (Dave) and Joanne Collins-Cashin (Brian); grandchildren. Kurt Collins, Mark Collins and Stephanie Alcock; brother, Edward and Stephanie Alcock; brother, Edward Saunders (Ester); sisters, Ruby Wells, Dinah Collins (Roy), Geneva Rogers (Winston) and Rexine; sisters-in-law, Effie Saunders, Mildred Seaward, Josephine Collins, Eva Collins and brother-in-law, Stewart Collins. She also leaves to mourn other close relatives along with a large circle of family and friends. Olive was known for her concern for others, generous nature and sense of humour. She was always there to lend family, friends and neighbours a helping hand and did not ask for anything in return, knowing they were happy was payment enough. All children who entered her life were treated like her own. She enjoyed cooking, long walks, berry picking, feeding the birds and tending to her garden. She will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered by family and friends. Funeral service was held on December 4^th at the Salvation Army Church in Hare Bay. Donations may be made in Olive’s memory to the Cancer Centre at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander or a charity of one’s choice.

GOODYEAR, Herbert -
Passed away suddenly on December 2^nd, 2007 at Thunder Bay, ON, Herbert Goodyear, age 59 years. Predeceased by father Alexander. Left with loving memories are his wife, Edna; sons, Cory (Judy) of Torbay, NL, Richard (Marlene) of Petawawa, Chancey of Main Point; brothers, Sidney (Paula) of Lumsden, Clarence (Wanda) of Lumsden, sisters, Maxine (Glen ) Howell of Templeton, Roma (Paul) Goodyear of Lumsden; grandchildren, Chloe and Alyssa. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held, Saturday December 8^th from Davidsville Anglican Church. Interment Jehovah's Witness Cemetery, Lumsden. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

BURRY, Annabella -
Passed peacefully away on December 3, 2007 at Brookfield Hospital, Annabella Burry, age 91 years of Valleyfield. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar; parents, Jacob and Annie Fifield, one daughter, Nellie Kean; one son, Lester; two sisters, Jane Davis and Fannie Gillingham; two brothers, Edgar and Alwin; brothers-in-law; Alfred Saunders and Charles Davis. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are three sons, Gerald (Reta) of Valleyfield, Edward (Violet) of St. John’s, Junior (Mabel) of Valleyfield; three sisters, Mabel Saunders of Corner Brook, Nellie Oram (Henry) of Glovertown, Pastor Marie Wells (Pastor Colin Wells) of Yellowknife; one brother, Emerson (Audrey) of Pasadena; son-in-law, Peter Kean of St. John’s; daughter-in-law, Annie Burry Hounsell (Wallace) of Valleyfield; sister-in-law, Alfreda Fifield of Glovertown, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on December 6^th at the Salvation Army Citadel, New-Wes-Valley with Captain Sheldon Bungay officiating. Interment followed at the St Alban’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Badger’s Quay. Donations in her memory may be made to The Salvation Army Building Fund, New-Wes-Valley. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

CUFF, Roy Domino -
Passed suddenly away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Roy Domino Cuff of Musgrave Harbour in his 45^th year. Predeceased by his father, Roland (2003). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Cathy; son, Anthony Francis of Gander Bay; mother, Tryphina Cuff of Gander; parents-in-law, Harland and Marion Blackmore of Lumsden; two brothers, Paul (Roxanne) of Musgrave Harbour, Levi (Maxine) of Gander; sisters, Wanda Rumbolt (Eugene) of Gander, Paula Taylor (Craig) of Gander; one brother-in-law, Mike Blackmore (Janet) of St. John’s; one sister-in-law, Lisa Jarvis (Dave) of Lower Sackville, NS; six nieces, Sylvia (Vic), Sheri, Shalon, Melissa, Hannah, Cassandra; three nephews, Joshua, Matthew, Bradley; one great-nephew, Parker; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Friday, December 7^th from the Pentecostal Church in Musgrave Harbour. Interment followed from the Pentecostal Cemetery in Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

PARSONS, Samuel Perry –
Passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the QE II Health Science Centre, Infirmary Site, Samuel Perry Parsons of Newtown, NL, aged 80 years. Predeceased by his brothers, William, Jesse and Percy; sisters, Ethel and Annie; parents, Thomas and Mary (Perry) Parsons. Survived by wife, Lovetia; daughters, Joan Goodyear (Winston), Gander, NL; Mary Watt (Douglas), Halifax, NS; sons, Elvis Parsons, Halifax, NS; sisters, Sadie Parsons, Frances Kean, Minnie Norris and Mary Kean; grandchildren, Nancy Cuff (Jeffery), Dinah Goodyear (Jason Esdon), Doreen Shea (David), Harris Goodyear; great-grandchildren, Bella and Watson Cuff as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial took place December 8^th. Burial will take place in Newfoundland at a later date.

GILLINGHAM, Edna –
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, on December 6, 2007, Edna Gillingham, in her 90^th year. Predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Lucy (Scammell) Hoffe. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Anderson; son, Peter (Geraldine) of Gander, NL; daughter, Elizabeth (Jim Kendall) of Saint John, NB; grandchildren, Paula Kristmanson, Perry Kendall, Kellie Stares, Khristina Howse, Kimberley Stuckey, Pamela Kendall and Trevor Gillingham; great- grandchildren, Patrick, Thomas and Austin Kendall, Jasper Kristmanson, Kendra and Alexander Stares, Isaac, Joel and Eva Howse and Gabriel and Jayden Gillingham as well as a large number of other family and friends. Edna was very involved in her Church as an organist and also played an important role in establishing the Girl Guide movement in Gander Bay. Funeral service was held on December 8^th from Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Wing's Point followed by interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Clarke's Head. Donations in Mrs. Gillingham's memory can be made to the Girl Guides of Canada, Gander District or to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Wing's Point. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander-Carmanville. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign our online guestbook.

WINTER, Edward –
Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2007 at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre, Twillingate, Edward Winter, aged 79 of Badger’s Quay. Predeceased by parents, Leslie Sr. and Mary; wife, Olive; brothers, David and Leslie Jr.; sisters, Alma Kean, Leah Roebotham and Merida Knee. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are sons, Harry (Christine), Scott (Maggie), Ralph (Cathy) and Paul (Carol-Ann) all of New-Wes-Valley; daughter, Tonia (Jeff Gillard) of Twillingate; brothers, Roland (Betty) of New-Wes-Valley, Herbert ( Minnie ) of New-Wes-Valley, Gregory (Violet) of St. John’s, George (Susie) of Fort McMurray, AB; and Bruce (Margaret) of Corner Brook; sisters, Lottie (Jack Knee) of Gander and Lillian Mahler of New Jersey, USA; grandchildren, Michael (Vickie), Bradley (Amanda), Kristan (Cameron), Jeffery (Amanda), Coralynn, James, Leah and Wallace; great-grandchildren, Joey Marie, Taylor, Carly, Paige and a very large circle of other family and friends. Funeral service took place on December 10^th from St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Badger’s Quay with Rev. R. Trevors officiating. Interment followed from the Anglican cemetery, Badger’s Quay. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Alban’s Anglican Church Cemetery Fund, Badger’s Quay. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

WELLON, Meta Dot –
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Lakeside Homes, Gander, Meta Dot Wellon, aged 94 years. Pre deceased by her husband, Hedley John Wellon and sons, Robert (Bobby), Charlie and William (Bill). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her grandchildren, Dale Wellon (John Follett) and Jason Wellon; great-grandchildren, Justin, Adam and Ashley Wellon Kean as well as a number of other family and friends. Funeral service was held at Ladle Cove United Church on December 10^th followed by interment at the United Church Cemetery, Ladle Cove. Donations in Mrs. Wellon's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander-Carmanville. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign out online guestbook.

DYKE, Alma –
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander in the presence of her loving family on December 9, 2007 after a lengthy battle with cancer, Alma Dyke, age 68 years. Predeceased by parents, Norman & Nellie Powell; sister, Joan Hoyles. Left with loving memories her husband, Garfield; sons, Bernie (Rhonda) of Gander, Paul (Florence) of Gander; brothers, Eugene (Marjorie) of Glovertown; sisters, Norma (Kyrl) Dolllimount of Gander, Olive (Brian) Gerard of California, LA., Kay Hillcrest of Ontario, Yvonne (Terry) Noble of Halifax, NS., Patricia (Steve) Cooney of Sandy Cove, Marilyn Powell of Montreal; grandchildren, Andy (Cori), Michael, Dylan Dyke; great-grandchild, Kailyn Dyke. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service was held December 12^th from St. Martins Anglican Church, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic, Gander Unit. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

HEFFERN, Lillian Mae –
Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre on Tuesday, December 11^th, 2007, in her 70^th year, in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband, Clyde Heffern; parents, Fred and Elizabeth Lambert; and sisters, Jean Francis, Marge Eastman and Marie Lambert. Leaving to mourn her sons, Derik (Danette) and Dion (April) and daughter, Kelley McGrath (Phonse); grandsons, Joshua and Dylan; granddaughter, Lillie-Mae; brothers, Winston Lambert (Elizabeth) and Rick Lambert (Donna); sister, Joy Lambert; niece and good friend, Joan Broderick (Jerry); mother-in-law, Connie Heffern; brothers-in-law, Carl Heffern (Frances) and Reg Heffern; sister-in-law, Sheila Rideout (Wayne); as well as a large circle of family and friends.

CREWE, Doris –
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s, on December 12, 2007, Doris Crewe of Glovertown in her 81^st year. Left to mourn are her son, Harold (Jacqueline), daughters, Evelyn (Elias), Melinda (Ray), Eileen (Wayne), Hertha (Wayne), Geraldine (Baxter), Lorraine (Norman); 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marina; two brothers, Norman and George Arnold. Predeceased by her husband, Harold; parents, Edward and Hannah Arnold; sister, Frances; brothers, Pleaman and Adolphus and granddaughter, Holly Nicole. Funeral service was held on December 15^th at Faith United Church, Glovertown, NL. Interment followed at Hillside Memorial Garden. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Oram’s Funeral Home, Glovertown. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lung Association.

ANDREWS, Dorothy Veronica Beulah (nee Snow) –
In abounding memory of Dorothy Andrews who passed away suddenly on the morning of December 15^th, 2007. She was a true treasure mourned by two daughters, Daphne Newhook, Gola Roberts (Jim), cherished grandchildren James and Kimberly Roberts and a special pet companion, Curly. Dorothy is also survived by brothers, Reverend Sidney Snow (Gertrude), Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, Clifford, Mount Pearl, sister, Marina Osborne, St.John’s Sister-in-law Roberts Snow, St. John’s and Bessie Snow, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also remembered by a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents, Maria and Clement Snow, twin brother, Donald, Graham, and Ford. Sister, Marjorie Gillingham, son-in-law, Harold Newhook, sister-in-law Gola Snow, brothers-in-law Roland Gillingham and Aubrey Osborne. Dorothy was born in Carmanville on August 12^th, 1926, and remained there until she began her journey to Cape Island, Bonavista Bay as a teacher where she met her late husband, Ezra. Visitation will be held at Barrett’s Funeral home, 328 Hamilton Ave. and the funeral service was held at Gower Street United Church, Tuesday December 18th at 2pm. A private family interment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers were gracefully accepted or donations in her memory can be made to Gower Street Organ Restoration Fund, or the Easter Seals. To sign the online memorial guest book please visit to www.barretts.ca

PARSONS, Baxter Gerald –
Passed peacefully away on December 15, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, surrounded by his family, Baxter Parsons, aged 63 years of Gambo. Predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Parsons; brothers, Roy and Monty; and sister, Avril. Left to mourn his wife of 44 years, Rachael; children, Kevin (Brenda), Barbara (Pete), Susan (Robert), Donna (Junior), Michael (Veronica), Robert (Paula), Paula (Paul); fifteen grandchildren; brothers, Robert, David and Henry; sisters, Lorraine, Jean and Cynthia; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were sons, Kevin, Michael and Robert Parsons; son-in-law, Paul Cullen; brothers-in-law, Bruce Oram and Elias Collins. Funeral arrangements handled by Pritchett’s Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at Pritchett’s Funeral Home, Gambo with Majors Darryl and Cathy Simms officiating.

BURRY, Eric –
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Brookfield Hospital, Eric Burry, age 85 of Valleyfield. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Caroline (nee Hunt) Burry; great-grandson, Jackson Phillips; brothers, Adam and Edgar; sisters, Lilly Stokes, Gladys Rodgers and Pearl Hoyles; and sister-in-law; Annabella Burry. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife; Mabel (nee King); sons, Clayton (Eva) of St. John’s, Clifford (Jeanette) of North Battlefort, Sask., George (Sheila) of Goulds, John (May) of Goulds and Wilfred of Valleyfield; daughters, Patsy Loder (Boyd) of Mt. Pearl and Carrie Burry (Ali Syed) of St. John’s, fifteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, December 19^th at 11 AM from St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Badger’s Quay with Rev. R. Trevors officiating. Interment to follow from St. Alban’s Anglican Cemetery, Badger’s Quay. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guest book, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

FIFIELD, Martin Charles –
Passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, Martin Charles Fifield of Wesleyville, age 48. Born December 28, 1958 at Wesleyville, NL, son of John and Sophie Fifield. Predeceased by parents, John and Sophie Fifield and sister; Minnie (Hillier). Leaving to mourn loving and devoted wife, Beverly (Jones) Fifield; 3 brothers, Melvin (Sue), Sam (Maxine), and Gerald ( Helena); 2 sisters, Ann (Jim) Squires, Bernice (Carl) Stokes; mother and father-in-law, Myrtle and William Jones and a large circle of extended family and friends. Funeral took place on December 24^th from Jubilee United Church, Wesleyville with Rev. H. Sandford officiating. Interment followed from the Salvation Army Cemetery, Wesleyville. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guest book, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

WEBB, Gary A. –
Passed away after a lengthy illness on December 18, 2007 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gary Webb of Loon Bay, NL in his 69^th year. Left to mourn with fond memories are sons, Jeff (Dale, David (Patti), Greg (Danielle) and many grandchildren; also brothers, Fred (Irene), David ( Sharon); and sister, Mary Leigh. Gary also left behind family and a large group of friends in Gander, Loon Bay and Woodstock, NB. He is remembered for his great artistic talent, love of time in the woods and in the boat and his good humor, which remained until the end. All who knew him remark upon his many stories. The funeral service took place on December 21^st at the United Church, Loon Bay. Interment followed at the United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte. Donations in his memory can be made to the Dialysis Unit, Gander, c/o Central Northeast Health Foundation.

BROWN, Phoebe –
Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, Phoebe Brown, age 86 years of Trinity. Predeceased by her parents, Nellie and Fredrick Loynd; stepfather, William Clarke; husband, Leonard Brown; daughter, Beverley Bown; sister and brother-in-law, Beryl and Allan Grimshaw. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons, George (Jean) and Donald (Sheila) of Trinity; daughters, Joan Gillingham (Harold) of Gambo, Beryl White (Fred Small) of Gander, Carole Kelly (Patrick) of Oshawa, ON; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Trinity on Saturday, December 29^th with Rev. Wayne Short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

WOODLAND, Percy –
Passed peacefully away on December 27, 2007 at Bonnews Lodge, Badger’s Quay, Percy Woodland, aged 85 years of Greenspond. Predeceased by his parents, Percy and Priscilla; wife, Ruth; sisters, Daisy, Ada Maud; brothers, Edward, Samuel, Raymond, Raymond Arthur, Albert. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his son, Norman (Cavell) of Greenspond; daughters, Margaret White (Graham) of Greenspond, Heather Ward (Calvin) of Gambo; brother, Rev. Elgora Woodland (Deitland) of Ontario; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at the United Church, Greenspond on Saturday, December 29^th with Rev. Paula Gale officiating. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Greenspond. Donations in his memory may be made to The Lupus Society. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

GILLINGHAM, Eric Baxter –
Passed away peacefully on December 28, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Eric Baxter Gillingham, born May 24, 1919. Predeceased by parents, Theosphluis and Minnie Gillingham; daughter, Sandra Gillingham; brother, Lewelyen Gillingham. Left to mourn loving and devoted wife, Charlotte (Willis) Gillingham; three sons, Dennis (Marylin), Duke, John (Ann); one stepsons, Robert (Mazzie); five daughters, Donna (Rick), Andrea (Robert), Sharon (Moss), Heather (Terry) and Trudy (Shawn); three brothers, Anderson (predeceased Edna), Clayton (Barbara), Dalton (Ann); one sister, Inez (predeceased Domminic); one sister-in-law, Jean; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a large circle of extended family and friends. Funeral service took place on Monday, December 31^st from Holy Trinity church, Clarke’s Head with Rev. Yvonne thistle officiating. Interment followed from the Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Clarke’s Head. Arrangements entrust to the care of Gordon Woolfrey’s funeral Home, Lewisporte. To go in on our website visit www.gordanwoolfrey.ca

LAMBERT, John Charles –
Passed away suddenly in the presence of his loving family on December 28 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, John Charles Lambert, age 62 years. Predeceased by parents John & Gertrude, brothers, Nelson, Roy, Gerald. Left with loving memories his wife, Mary; sons, James (Michelle) of Angus ON, Paul of Milton, ON, Tyrone (Sonya) of Kitchener, ON, John (Kristen) of Guelph, ON; daughter, Colette (Harvey) Parsons of Gander NL; brothers, Alex (Myrtle) of Montreal, PQ, Wilfred (Bessie) of Gander, NL, Allan (Edna) of Salmon Cove, NL, Daniel (Frances) of Mississauga, ON, David (Lynn) of St. Johns, NL, Melvin (Donna) of Guelph, ON, William (Rose) of Victoria, Carbonear, NL; sisters, Shirley (Steven) Hogan of Carbonear, NL, Sadie (Aubrey) Noftall of North River, NL, Sharon (John) Sharpe of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Megan, Johnathon, Keisha, Jordan, Gabrielle and John; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service was held Monday, December 31^st from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment All saints Cemetery, Gander. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our on-line memorial guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

HIGGINS, Reginald –
Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness on December 31, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Reginald Higgins of Eastport, NL in his 68^th year. Left to mourn with loving memoires are spouse, Sandra Higgins of Gander; sons, Scott Higgins of Gander, Craig Higgins of Vimy, AB; daughters, Cathy Loveys (Ron Shulhan) of Eastport, Debbie Denty (Chris) of Paris, ON; grandchildren, Sandra, Natalie, Danny, Mellissa and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Nicholas and Alexandra; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Memorial services took place at Squires Funeral Home on Saturday, January 5^th with United Church Reverend Vardy. Donations in memory may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of choice.