DEMPSEY, James -
Passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Halifax, NS, James Dempsey, aged 94 of Gander, NL. Born December 27^th, 1914 in St. John's, NL, he was the son of James and Angela (nee O'Keefe) Dempsey. One of Gander's pioneers, he arrived from Botwood in 1939 working as a radio operator/technician with the British Air Ministry and later Transport Canada. He was a part of world history for his involvement with the Hindenburg, the first Transatlantic flying boats, the Bismarck, the Caribou and the Sabena Airlines Crash at St. Martin's in the Woods and many others. His lifelong passion for the sea, travel and his rare radio telegraphy skills kept him busy well into his retirement years. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Vera E. Dempsey (nee Greene), two sisters and five brothers. He is survived by three daughters; Patricia Hiscock, Halifax, NS, Jane (Patrick) Donnelly, Angus, ON and Helen (George) Simmons, St. Albert, AB also two brothers, Patrick Dempsey, St. John's, NL and Joseph Dempsey, Halifax, NS and six grandchildren, Christopher (Tilly) Hiscock, Surrey, BC, George (Buddy) Simmons, Victoria, BC, Deanna Simmons, Edmonton, AB, Kyle (Gail Stephenson) Donnelly, Barrie, ON, Krista (Kaare) Hagar, Victoria, BC and Timothy Ryan Simmons, St. Albert, AB as well as two great-grandchildren, Joshua Adam Hiscock and Stephanie Hiscock, Surrey, BC. Funeral service was held February 6th from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Gander Knights of Columbus scholarship fund or the charity of your choice. "Thou callest us to delight in thy praise for thou last made us for thyself, and our hearts find no rest until we rest in thee". St. Augustine. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

STRANG, David William -
Passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 1, 2009, David William Strang in his 75^th year. Husband of Frances Strang (Green). Cremation has taken place. A celebration service of life was held, Friday evening at 9:15 p.m. from Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Inurnment Saturday, February 7^th from the United Cemetery, Gambo. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center, Gander. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

ATTWOOD, Vera -
Passed peacefully away on February 2, 2009 at the Health Science Centre St. John's, Vera Attwood, aged 76 years of Badger's Quay. Predeceased by her husband, Maxwell; parents, Joseph and Eliza Feltham; sisters, Pearl and Annie; brothers, Johnny, Fred, Cyril and great-grandson, Nathan. Left to mourn with beautiful and loving memories are her four sons, Kevin (Donna) of Brookfield, Dwight (Jo-Ann), Derrick (Collette), Andy, all of Badger's Quay; four daughters, Lorraine (Walter Stokes) of Tumbler Ridge, BC, Marilyn (Nathan Howell) of Badger's Quay, Sharon (Edward Courtney) of Burgeo, Janice (Randy Humphries) of Badger's Quay; three sisters, Clara (Victor Stratton) of Gander, Bertha Hoskins of Gander, Mereda Sturge (Wilson Simms) of Badger's Quay; twenty grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on February 6^th at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Badger's Quay with Rev. Robin Trevors officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Badger's Quay. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Alban's Anglican Church, Badger's Quay or to the Ladies Council of S.U.F. Badger's Quay. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

PARSONS, Everett Cyril -
Passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander, Everett Cyril Parsons, aged 77 years. Predeceased by parents, Eli and Emma; and baby brother, Arthur. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Margaret; daughters, Dallas (Derrell), Mary (Glenn), Carol-ann (Danny and Lisa (Christopher); and son, Robert (Ursula): eight grandchildren, Terri (Dan), Matthew, Donovan, Danielle, Leslie, Tyler, Dylan and Rebecca; sisters, Melcie and Alma and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services held February 7^th from Emmanual United Church, Carmanville. Interment at the Noggin Cove United Church Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted through Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte.

POPE, Alfred Raymond -
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond Alfred John Pope, aged 75 years of Musgrave Harbour announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Predeceased by his parents, William and Beatrice Pope; sister, Myrtle Rogers and brother, Stewart. Raymond leaves to mourn his wife, Blanche; sons, Rick West (Norma) of Pouch Cove, Eddie West (JoAnn) of Musgrave Harbour; daughters, Evelyn Abbott (Randal) of Truro, NS; June Dyke (Grant) of Musgrave Harbour and Judith Hicks (Ross) of Musgrave Harbour; grandchildren, Nadine Cuff (Jamie), Nathan, Katherine, Kyle, Cameron, Kendra, Hillary and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Surae and Saphira; sister, Annie Boland (James) of Mount Pearl; sisters-in-law, Effie Pope of C.B.S., Joyce Guy, Jean Goodyear, Melba Pardy (Winston), Rosmarie Flynn, all of Musgrave Harbour; brother-in-aw, Harold Flynn (Leah) of Musgrave Harbour; and a very special cousin, Evelyn West of Musgrave Harbour; several nieces, nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at the United Church, Musgrave Harbour on February 8^th with Rev. Harry Templeman officiating. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Musgrave Harbour. Donations in his memory may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador Region). Arrangements entrusted to Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

BELBIN, Margaret -
Passed peacefully away on February 5, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander, Margaret Belbin, aged 72 years. Predeceased by parents, Emmual and Hilda Jenkins; brother-in-law, Wilson White. Left with loving memories are her husband, Frank Belbin; son, Terry (Barbara), Gander; daughter, Kathy, Gander; brother, Cyril (Jesse), Ottawa; sister, June, Twillingate; grandson, Matthew; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Saturday, February 7^th from Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Gander. Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to the Hear and Stroke Foundation or Central Northeast Health Foundation.

BUTTON, Laura -
Passed peacefully away on February 9, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Laura (Keats) Button aged 60 years. Predeceased by parents William and Lena Keats; brothers Arthur and Samual; sister Marion Rogers. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband Lewis Button, Hare Bay; one daughter Doreen (Jim) Vivian, ON; two sons Ross (Tammy) Button, Gambo, NL, Roger, Hare Bay Tammie, Glenwood; eight brothers Norman (Christine) Keats, Dover, NL, Ellis (Janice), Alberta, Henry, Gambo, NL, Rueben (Cathy), Gambo, NL, Lester (Vanessa), Gambo, NL, Brendan (Geraldine), Gander, NL, Garfield (Dana), Trinity, NL and Lewis (Marlene) Gambo, NL; five sisters Maxine (Edgar George) Hunt, Wareham, NL, Brenda Collins, Dover, NL, Joyce (Leonard) Hunt, Wareham, NL, Katie (Darren) Cannings, Gambo, NL and Ada Rogers, Hare Bay, NL; two sisters-in-law Marion Button, Hare Bay, NL and Alfreda (Earle) Rogers, Trinity, NL; one brother-in-law Henry Rogers, Happy Adventure, NL; four grandchildren Renee Vivian, ON, Steven Butt, Camrose, ALB, Franklin Humby, Glenwood and Nakita Humby, Glenwood; two great grandchildren Cheyenne Vivian and Brooklyn Vivian, ON. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were conducted on February 13, 2009 by Rev. Betty Harbin, Rev. Margret Hall at 2 p.m. at St. Augustine's Anglican Church. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Hare Bay. Arrangements entrusted to Orams Funeral Home, Dover, NL.

MOULAND, Everett -
Passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Bonnews Lodge in Badger's Quay, Mr. Everett Mouland of Musgrave Harbour in his 87^th year. Predeceased by his parents Josie and Carrie; wife Doris; grandson Michael and two brothers Charlie and Walter. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his six sons Winston (Bernice), Musgrave Harbour, Walter (Judy), Musgrave Harbour, Gerald (Edith), Toronto, ON, Lloyd (Karen), Toronto, ON, David (Jan), Toronto, ON, Glen (Sherry), Toronto, ON; three daughters Phyllis Joy (Leonard), Musgrave Harbour, Bernice Blundon (Selby), Carmanville, Viola Stratton (Colin), Fort McMurray, AB; one brother Jessie, Musgrave Harbour; one sister Jean Mouland (Kenneth), Musgrave Harbour; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Thursday, February 12 from the Salvation Army Citadel in Musgrave Harbour. Interment followed from the Salvation Army Cemetery in Musgrave Harbour in Majors Barry and Donna Anstey officiating. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Musgrave Harbour/ Wesleyville

RODGERS, Hubert - 83 of Pool's Island Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander. Predeceased by parents John James and Angelina; wife Florence (nee Butt); brother Edward; sister Marie and son Clyde. Left to mourn are sons Bert and Wayne of N.W.T., Curtis (Betty) of Manitoba, Scott of Ontario and Douglas of NL; daughters Vivian, Frances (Jack), Cindy, Florence (Todd), Gail (John) and Denise (Stephen) all of Ontario, Kimberly and Annie (Meryl) of NL; 36 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Sylvia of Alberta; sisters Alice Hoyles, Fanny Janes and Vera Blackwood (Fred) all of NL and a large circle of other family and friends. Funeral service took place on Thursday, February 12, from St. Mary's Anglican Church, Hodge's Cove with Rev. N. Chatman officiating. Interment followed from St. Mary's Anglican cemetery, Hodge's Cove. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, PoundCove/Musgrave Harbour.

PYE, Stella -
74 of Newtown Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Brookfield Hospital. Predeceased by parents Edward and Sarah Green; sister Irene; brother-in-law John Gill Sr. and special daughter-in-law Patsy. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband Edward; son Robert (Hannah Power) of Paradise; daughters Irene Dimmer (Kenneth) of Portugal Cove, Maxine Martin (Garry), Maureen Blackmore (Taylor) all of Paradise and Claudine Pye (Emery) of St. Charles, N.B.; brother Robert (Mary) of Paradise; sisters Gertie Gill , Daisy Bungay (Ben), Rose Vincent (Howard) all of Newtown, Sadie Tucker (Edward) of St. John's and Doris Simms (Harvey) of Springdale; seven grandchildren Sherri-Lynn, Michelle, Kristan, Robyn, Karen, Melissa, and Mitchell; four great grandchildren Kendra, Marcus, Gracie and Emilie and a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral took place on Monday, February 16 from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Newtown, with Rev. S. O'Connor officiating. Interment followed from St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery, Newtown. In her memory, donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour.

DYKE, Marshall -
Passed peacefully away on February 12, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Marshall Dyke age 83 years. Left with loving memories are his wife Fern of Gander; sons Marshall (Maureen) of Gander, Darryl of Belleville, ON., Robert Glen (Janice) of Greenwood, NS.; daughters Melba (Earl) Chapell of Cornwall, PEI., Sandra (Terry) Williams of Gander, Joan (Robert) Cicci of Largo, FL., Cora (Ivan) Sansome of Hillgrade, Sheila (Gerry) Holden of Gander; brothers Ambrose (Patsy) of Norris Arm North, Albert (Geraldine) Of Cambridge, ON.; sisters Mary Bragg of Channel Port Aux Basque, Rita Beaton of Norris Arm South, Barbara Anstey of Torbay, Patience (William) Cross George's Brook; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren also a large circle of relatives and friends. A private family service was held on Monday, February 16th, 2009. Donations in Marshall's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association NL office 354 Water Street, Suite 217, St. John's, A1C 1C4. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander.

GOULDING, Ellen -
91 of Valleyfield Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Brookfield Hospital. Predeceased by husband Peter; parents Dinah and David Pond and siblings Beatrice, George and Timothy; son-in-law Gerald Kean and brother-in-law Edgar Button. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughters Maude (Walter Parsons) of Bradford, Ont., Marian (Eli Collins) of Hare Bay, Norma (Fred Melindy), Betty, Sheila (Jack Bungay) all of Valleyfield and Brenda (Harvey Garrett) of Paradise; twin sister Myrtle Button of St. John's; 17 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and a large circle of other family and friends. Funeral service took place on Sunday, February 15 from Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove with Rev. H. Sandford officiating. Inurnment followed the United Church cemetery, Valleyfield. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour.

TIPPETT, Flossie -
Passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Mrs. Flossie Tippett of Musgrave Harbour in her 86^th year. Predeceased by her parents Allan and Virtue West; husband Isaac; son Scott; four brothers and one sister Sarah Goodyear. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her three sons George of British Columbia, Ross of Toronto and Earl of Halifax; six daughters Grace Abbott (Harrison) of Musgrave Harbour, Maisie Pinsent (Cecil) of Musgrave Harbour, Juanita Tulk (Jim) of Carmanville, Olive Stratton (Bernard) of Aspen Cove, Pamela Didur (Rob) of Calgary, Alberta and Jocelyn Tippett of Musgrave Harbour; one sister Olive Pennell (Eldon) of St. John's; 22 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Sunday, February 22 from the Salvation Army Citadel in Musgrave Harbour. Interment followed from the Salvation Army Cemetery in Ragged Harbour with Majors Barry and Donna Anstey officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Musgrave Harbour/Wesleyville.

VIVIAN, Ernest Raymond -
Passed peacefully away on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Ernest Raymond Vivian, age 80. Predeceased by parents Jasper and Maisie Vivian; brothers Reginald, Roland; sister Winnie Hodder. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Lorraine; sons Shawn (Jeanie), Jeffrey (Karen), Roger (Lisa), Junior (Angela), Derrick (Barbara) all of Gander Bay; daughters Judy (Bill) of Guelph, ON, Yvonne (David), of Gander, Colleen (Doug) of Gander Bay; brothers Eliol (Winnie), Lester (Marjorie), Arthur (Yetta), Scott (Shirley) all of Gander Bay; sisters Clara,, Joyce, Marjorie (Basil), Delsie (Thomas) all of Gander Bay; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at the Pentecostal Church, Wing's Point on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. Internment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wing's Point. Funeral arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander.

MOULAND, Adam K. -
Passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Lakeside Homes in Gander, Mr. Adam K. Mouland of Musgrave Harbour in his 94^th year. Predeceased by his wife, Asetha; three brothers, Harold, Bram and William; three stepsisters, Nellie, Laura and Triphenia; five grandchildren, Roseann, Terrence, Trudy, Priscilla and Ivan. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his two sons, Harold (Barbara) of Musgrave Harbour and Roy of Ontario; seven daughters, Joan Tippett of Musgrave Harbour, Doris Blundon (Steve) of Musgrave Harbour, Marion Easton (George) of Gander, Verna Power (Ted) of Upper Gullies, Margaret Mouland of Fort McMurray, AB and Diane Tulk (Ross) of Musgrave Harbour; one sister, Gladys Stokes of Musgrave Harbour; thirty-three grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Thursday, February 26^th from the Pentecostal Church in Musgrave Harbour with Pastor Rex Boone officiating. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Musgrave Harbour/Wesleyville. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

WEST, Rita Marie -
Passed peacefully away on February 23, 2009 at the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander, Rita Marie West, aged 79 years of Lumsden. Predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Nora Faulkner; husband, George West; parents-in-law, George and Jemiah West; brothers, Walter, Stanley, Curtis and Charlie Faulkner; sisters, Beatrice Stokes, Bessie Mouland, Effie Cook, Alma Chaulk and Irene Faulkner; brothers-in-law Everett West, Charlie West, Arthur West, Eli West, George West, Baxter Stokes, Allister Cook, Lewis Chaulk, Jesse Chaulk, Baxter Goodyear and Ralph Hicks; sisters-in-law, Jeannie Faulkner, Stella Faulkner, Lillian Faulkner, Louise West, Emily West, Clara West, Violet West, Emma Hicks and Alfred West. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her son, Carl (Glenda) of Lumsden; daughter, Marie Wheaton (Wayne) of Carmanville; sisters, Vera Chaulk, Stella Mouland, Phyllis Goodyear (Sis); brothers-in-law, Raymond Mouland, Maxwell Mouland; sisters-in-law, Mary Faulkner, Sarah Faulkner and Myrtis West; grandchildren, Kelly Glover (Corey) of Ottawa, ON, Kevin West (Pamela) of Clarenville, Michael Wheaton (Jaala) of Carmanville; great-grandchildren, Jillian, Brinna, Desmond, Marcus, Madison, Ethan, Jonathan and Brittany; several nieces, nephews and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on February 25^th at Wesley United Church, Lumsden with Rev. Tim Bowman officiating. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Deadman's Bay. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cancer Clinic, James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, NL. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

DECKER, Alfred Gerald -
Passed peacefully away at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Frederick, NB on February 25, 2009 surround by his family, Alfred Gerald Decker, age 70 years formerly of Centreville, NL. Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Beryl Decker; daughter, Sandra Decker; brothers, Fred and Lewis Decker; sister, Maude Dean; brother-in-laws, Rick Nachtnabel and Roy Wade. Leaving to mourn with beautiful and loving memories are his wife, Dorcas Jane (Jean) Decker; son, Richard (Susan) of Hammonds Plains, NS; daughters, Madonna (Edison Mclean) of Waasis, NB, Rhonda (Kenneth) O'Quinn) of Rusagonis, NB, Cathy (Nicholas Hughes) of Miramichi, NB; brothers, Melvin (Christine) of Cooks Harbour, NL, Aubrey (Barbara) of Amerstview, ON, Wilson (Debbie) of Gloucester, ON; sisters, Caroline (Walter Harding) of Portugal Cove NL, Hayes Nachtnabel of Spring Branch, Texas, Marjorie Wade of CBS, NL; grandchildren, Edward, Michael (Crystal), Chad (Naomi), Robert, Adam (Myriah), Madelyn; great-grandchildren, Leah, Alexis and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on March 3rd at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Centreville with Rev. Margaret Hall officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Centreville. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

ANDREWS, Neta (Sturge) -
Passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Brookfield Hospital, Neta Andrews of Otterbury Manor, Wesleyville, age 88 years (February 17). Predeceased by her husband, Lester (2001). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughter, Joan (Angus Robbins) of Ottawa; son, Henry (Shirley) of Mount Pearl; five grandchildren, Susan, David (Melanie), Jennifer, Heather (Mike Vickers) and Stephen; two precious great-grandsons, Andrew, Ewan; special nieces, Sophie Stokes and Irene Andrews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on March 1st from the Jubiliee United Church, Wesleyville with Rev. Heather Sandford officiating. Interment to follow at the Jubilee United Church Cemetery, Wesleyville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jubilee United Church, Wesleyville or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

MATHESON, Helen May -
The death of Helen May Matheson, wife of the late Edgar Matheson, occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1920 in Montreal, Que., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Mercer) Sheppard. Helen worked as a Savings Clerk at the Bank of Nova Scotia for several years. She is survived by two daughters, May Matheson-Thomas (Aubrey) of Yarmouth, Maine and their daughters, Megan Thomas Genthner (Michael) and Aubin Thomas, both of Maine and one great-grandson, Max Genthner, Maine; Marie Matheson (Nick Soper) of Gander, NL and their children, Robin Soper, California; Hilary Soper and Katie Soper of NL. Arrangements are under the direction of Fund Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, (646-2424). Memorial service was held at Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on March 4^th. At Helen's request, no flowers. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To sign our online guestbook, or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com