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The Beacon Obituaries
December 2009

The Beacon
is a community newspaper for Gander.

Filed chronologically as published for the Month of December 2009

 

CARTER, Lewis -
Passed peacefully away at Brookfield Hospital on Thursday, December 3, 2009, Lewis Carter, age 83. Predeceased by his parents, Lewis and Susanna Carter; five brothers, Adolphus, Roland, Joshua, Ambrose and Sandy; four sisters, Emma, Eliza, Mary and Edith. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Elsie (nee Wareham); sons, Winston (Marjorie) and Gordon (Bernice), all of Wesleyville; four grandchildren, Suanne Collins (rick), Amanda Brett, Christopher (Melissa) Carter and Lisa Carter; great-grandson, William Robertson and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Sunday, December 6th from Jubilee United Church, Wesleyville with Rev. B. Parsons and Rev. H . Sandford officiating. Cremation followed with inurnment taking place from the United Church Cemetery (old), Wesleyville. In his memory, donations may be made to The Jubilee United Church Building Fund, Wesleyville. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbor. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

MOSS, Lloyd John Abraham -
Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes, Gander on December 7, 2009, Lloyd John Abraham Moss, age 91 years. Predeceased by his parents, Robert & Florence; wife, Amy; sisters, Ethel & Marion. Leaving to mourn are his two brothers, William (Doris) & Robert; sisters, Ann Lane, Vera Peterson, Violet (Clem) Humby and numerous nephews & nieces. A special thanks to Lakeside Homes staff for their loving care. Rested at The Anglican Church, Eastport on Thursday, December 10th. Funeral service followed at 1:30 P.M. Donations in Lloyds memory may be made to James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guestbook please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

TUFF, Eric Charles -
Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes, Gander on December 11, 2009, Eric Charles Tuff, aged 85 years. Predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Eliza; sisters, Louise Power and Marie White and granddaughter, Ashley tuff. Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 55 years, Alice; children, Gary (Carmel), Colleen Wyatt (Keith) and Jim (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Tanya, David, Matthew, Erica, Andrew, Douglas, Christopher and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Sadie and Alexander; brothers, Ken and Gerald (Madge); sisters, Pearl Hounsell, Lucy Connolly, Emma Parsons and Agnes Feltham (Ross), as well as many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rested at Oram's Funeral Home, Glovertown. Funeral was held at Faith United Church, Glovertown on Monday, December 14th. Interment at Hillside Memorial Garden. Donations may be made in his memory to Lakeside Wheelchair Accessible Bus Project, c/o Northeast Health Foundation, P.O. Box 222, Gander, NL A1V 1W6.

SAMSON, Gerald -
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Saturday, December 12, 2009 Gerald Samson, age 82. Predeceased by parents Walter & Frances; wife, Madge; brother, Edwin. Left to mourn with loving memories are his sons, Brian of Moncton, NB; Jeff of Eastern Passage, NS; daughter, Kathy of Kingston, NS; sisters, Dorothy Cummings, Yvonne Aker - both of St. John's, NL and a large circle of friends. Rested at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander on Sunday, December 13th. Funeral service took place on Monday, December 14th at 2:00 P.M. from St. Martin's Anglican Chapel, Gander. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Donations in Gerald's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

BRADBURY, Gerald (Gerry or Curly) -
of Gander, NL Passed peacefully away on the December 13, 2009 at the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion, St.John's, Newfoundland. Born 25 February 1919 in Grand Falls, NL. Son of Allan (1954) and Emma (1977) Bradbury (nee Dawe) of Grand Falls, NL. Survived by his wife, Eileen Rosemary Bradbury (nee Gilder) of Rodgers Cove, NL. Predeceased by sisters, Joan (Jack) Grace (2009) of Goderich, ON; Elsa (Clifford) Allen (1955) of Grand Falls, NL; Carolyn (Denny) Goodyear (2002) of St. John's, NL and brother, Edward (Phyllis) Bradbury (2004) of Detroit, MI. Father of Paul (Audrey) Bradbury of Toronto, ON; Mark (Theresa) Bradbury of St. John's, NL; Celeste (Brien) Bradbury-Marshall of Ottawa, ON and Saffron Bradbury of Ottawa, ON. Grandfather of Mark A. Bradbury, of St. John's, NL; Jason Bradbury of St. John's (2001); Gerald Bradbury of Red Deer AB; Karla Bradbury of St. John's NL; Mark A. T. Bradbury of Victoria, BC; Thomas Marshall of Ottawa. ON; Glenys Marshall, of Ottawa, ON. Great-grandfather of Maria and Steven Bradbury of St. John's, NL. Left to mourn are 16 nieces and nephews.
Gerald was born in Grand Falls NF and during the Second World War was a member of the Newfoundland Forestry Unit stationed in Scotland and then the Royal Canadian Air Force stationed in England. While there he married Eileen Gilder and they returned to Grand Falls. From there the young family moved to St. John's during the 50's and 60's where he worked with Robin Hood Flour Mills. The family eventually settled in Gander.
Gerald was always an active member of his community. While in Grand Falls he was a member of Masonic Lodge Northclift. In Gander he was an integral part of the community spear-heading the 770 Air Cadet Squadron, was instrumental in the development of the Golden Legion Manor senior citizens' complex in Gander and was an active associate member of the Gander Officer's Mess. Perhaps his greatest contribution was to the Royal Canadian Legion, serving for three terms as President of the Gander Branch # 8. Gerald worked tirelessly to remind us all of the tremendous sacrifice made by men and women during the World Wars, serving for several years as the Legion's Sergeant at Arms and parade commander. In that capacity he organized and managed Remembrance Day parades, sang the Airmen's prayer at remembrance ceremonies and gave countless talks in local schools to young people, all in an effort to keep the tragedy and futility of war fresh in the minds of us all. Gerald was eventually awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest honour conferred by the Royal Canadian Legion on one of its members.
Gerald was a gifted singer and contributed greatly to many occasions both sacred and secular.
Rested at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral service was held Wednesday, December 16th from St. Martin's Anglican Church in followed by internment at the All Saints Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion, 90 Forest Road, St. John's, NLA1A 0C4 or to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8, Elizabeth Dr, Gander, NL A1V 1H6. To sign our online guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

NORMAN-PARROTT, Stephanie -
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Sunday, December 13, 2009, Stephanie Norman-Parrott, age 32 years. Predeceased by her grandparents, Maxwell & Julia Norman; grandfather, Simeon Theriault. Left with loving memories are her husband, Wayne, parents, Boyce & Donna Norman (nee Theriault); brother, Troy Norman of Winnipeg, Manitoba; sister, Cynthia Theriault of Whitby, ON; grandmother, Melva Theriault, and a large circle of family and friends. Stephanie loved her predeceased cats, Snowflake & Stripe. She was very interested in doing beautiful cross stitch projects, playing darts with her husband, Wayne and was his best fishing buddy. Stephanie paid very close attention to detail in everything she did and was very well organized. She also loved Christmas time. Rested at Stacey's Funeral Home. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Gander SPCA. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

KENNEDY, Cynthia Theresa -
After several weeks in the Health Science Center Cynthia Theresa Kennedy passed peacefully away on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the age of 47. Predeceased by her mother, Marion Kennedy; grandparents, Thomas & Madeline Kennedy; grandparents, Albert & Lydia Gillard. Left with loving memories are her father, Maurice (Ethel Barrett;, son, Lance; daughter, Gabrielle; brother, Craig (Victor Aucoin) of Cape St George; Aunt Mabel Gillard and special friends, Marion Shea, Glenda Holmes, Caroline Keats, Josephine O'Rielly, and a large circle of family and friends. Service from Stacey's Funeral Home followed by inurnment at All Saints Cemetery. To sign our online memorial guest book please visit www.staceyfuneralhome.ca

POWER, Maurice -
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Health Center on December 22, 2009, Maurice Power, age 73 years. Predeceased by parents, Maurice and Agnes Power; grandson, Maurice; sister, Anna Ellis, Dorothy Wheaton, Gertrude Murphy, Jenieva Trask and brother, Tom. Left with loving memories are his son, Maurice (Catherine) of Gander; daughters, Rose (Ralph) Templeman, Jean (Paul) Garrett, Sandra (George) Brown, Dorothy (Darrell) Dalley - all of Gander; brother, Jack of Nova Scotia; sisters, Rose Devar of USA, Kathleen (Cal) Warren, Agnes (Bill) Genge of Appleton, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Donations in Maurice's memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic, Gander Unit. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guestbook, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

MOULAND, Elitena -
Passed away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander on December 22, 2009, Mrs. Elitena Mouland of Musgrave Harbor in her 78th year. Predeceased by her parents, Lindsay and Blanche Hurley and very much loved grandson, Gregory Mouland. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Newman; stepmother, Joy Hurley of Hillcrest Manor in Musgrave Harbor; son, Roy Mouland (Faye) of Musgrave Harbor; two daughters, Peggy Abbott (Bob) of Musgrave Harbor and Dale White (Fabian) of Gander; four grandchildren, Kayla, Shalynn, Colin and Dane and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Saturday, December 26th from the Salvation Army Citadel in Musgrave Harbor. Interment followed from the Salvation Army Cemetery in Musgrave Harbor with Majors Barry and Donna Anstey officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Musgrave Harbor, Wesleyville. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

SAINSBURY, Stella -
Passed peacefully away at Hoyles Escasoni, St. John's, NL on Thursday, December 24, 2009, Stella Sainsbury, aged 102 years and 5 months of Greenspond. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Hannah Peckford; her husband, Silas J. Sainsbury (1974); granddaughter, Nancy Young Llewelyn; sons-in-law, Hank Price and Edward Parsons. Leaving to mourn with fond and beautiful memories are six daughters, Angela Price of Peterborough, ON, Mary Parsons of Gander, Geraldine (James Young) of St. John's, Mae (Donald Syke) of Greenspond, Audrey of St. John's, Nancy (Edgar Parsons) of St. John's; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on December 28th at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Greenspond with Rev. Shaun O'Connor officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Greenspond. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

STEAD (Dalton), Phyllis Belle -
Age 83 of Little Catalina, passed peacefully away at Bonavista Hospital on December 24, 2009 with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband on January 7, 1985, Reginald Stead, age 60. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Left to mourn with loving memories, daughter, Donna Stead of Little Catalina; son, Maxwell Stead of Little Catalina; daughter, Jean Faulkner (Manual) of Little Catalina; son, Leonard Stead (JoAnn) of Gander and daughter, Suzanne Cole (Edmund) of Hickman's Harbor and their families. Also to mourn, brother-in-law, Fred Johnson and many other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on December 28th from Calvary Memorial United Church in Little Catalina. Donations in memory can be made to the Canadian Lung Association or to the Calvary Memorial United Church in Little Catalina.
May the road rise with you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God keep you in the hollow of His hand. Our love always, the Stead Family.

BARBOUR-BOURNE, Maisie (nee Janes) -
Passed peacefully away at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay, on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, Maisie Barbour-Bourne, born at Safe Harbor, Bonavista Bay, age 101 years. Predeceased by her first husband, Ronald Barbour and second husband, Isaac Bourne Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are two sons, Emerson Barbour (Ruth) of Clarenville, Peter Barbour (Shirley) of St. John's; brother, Charlie Janes residing at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay and special niece, Jean Parsons (Thomas) of Badger's Quay; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Bourne of Truro, NS also seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral service took place at the Valleyfield United Church on Saturday, January 2, 2010. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Valleyfield. Donations in her memory may be made to the United Church Cemetery Fund, Valleyfield Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

SAUNDERS, George Albert -
It is with great sadness that the family of George A. Saunders, 64, of Lower Sackville announces his sudden unexpected death on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 while vacationing with his family in Tenerife, Spain. George was born on November 30, 1945 in Glovertown, NL. He worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for over forty years starting in Gander, NL at Eastern Provincial Airways, where he then moved with his family to Lower Sackville, NS in 1985 and continued to work with the airlines. He retired from Air Canada in Halifax in 2009. A beloved husband, father and uncle, proud grandfather, brother and friend. He was the son of the late Myrtle (Mullett) and John Saunders. He is survived by the love of his life, Monica (Gillingham); his sons and daughters-in-law, Todd (Trude) in Bergen, Norway; Craig (Kelly) and Trevor (Nicole) in Lower Sackville, NS; his seven grandchildren, Dayna, Christina, Paige, Emily, Luke, Sina and Asti; brothers and sisters, Wade, Andrew, Leonard, Lilian, Alison, Anne, Phyllis, and numerous cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Brian (Calgary, AB). He enjoyed both hunting and fishing and spending summers with family and friends at their cottage in Toney River, Pictou Co. To his children, his greatest accomplishment was that he was a great father and grandfather. George will be dearly missed by his family and many, many friends. He will be remembered for his warm smile, easy laugh, his laid back outgoing personality and optimistic outlook on life. Memorial service will be held at St. John Vianney Parish in Lower Sackville. Dates and times are still to be determined.

 

 

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