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The Beacon Obituaries
March 2004

The Beacon
is a community newspaper for Gander.

Filed chronologically as published for the Month of March 2004

 

GREEN, Hayward Gordon -
Passed peacefully away on March 1, 2004 at Brookfield Hospital, Hayward Gordon Green of Valleyfield, age 68 years. Predeceased by his parents, Spencer and Beatrice Green; brothers, Llewellyn, Reginald and Andrew; sister, Olive, son-in-law, Owen Goodyear; brothers-in-law, Elisha Ackerman and Nathan Dyke. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Ann; three daughters, Phyllis (Guy Perry) of Corner Brook, Sharon (friend, Jeff Humphries) of Valleyfield and Bonnie (Jerry Kean) of Brookfield; brother, Frederick (Maude) of Centereville; sisters, Leah Ackerman of Wareham; three grandchildren, Ryan, Rikki and Tyler; one great-grandson, Logan; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on March 3rd at the United Church, Valleyfield with Rev. Tony Cole officiating, assisted by Rev. Mirian Bowlby. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Valleyfield. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.

PRITCHETT, Milton G. -
Passed peacefully away on March 3, 2004 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Milton G. Pritchett, age 71. Sadly missed but not forgotten by wife, Elizabeth; sons, Wayne (Judy), Rod (Sharon), Earl (Pauline); daughters, Christine (Rick), Louise (Gord); 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at St. George's Anglican Church, Gambo. Funeral service entrusted to Pritchett's Funeral Home, Gambo.
We little knew that morning that God would call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us special memories, for which we'll never part
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Our family chain is broken now, and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

PAUL, Maude (nee Lane) -
Passed peacefully away on March 4, 2004 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Maude Paul of Gambo, age 65 years. Left to mourn her husband of 42 years, Richard; two daughters, Rexine (Boyd Burton) of Greenspond, Rosanne (Kent Parsons) of Gambo; one son, Samuel (Barbara Allin) of Athabasca, Alberta; eight grandchildren, Sammy, Elizabeth, Corey and Wanda Lee Burton, Laura and Brandon Paul, Allyss and Hope Laberge; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rested at Pritchett's Funeral Home, Gambo. Funeral service was held on March 8th at Emmanuel United Church, Gambo. Interment took place at the United Church Cemetery, Gambo. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Pritchett's Funeral Home, Gambo.

OLDFORD, Doris -
Passed peacefully away at Brookfield Hospital, on March 5, 2004, Mrs. Doris Oldford of Bonnews Lodge, formerly of Valleyfield, in her 87th year. Predeceased by parents, Jacob and Louisa Sturge; son, James who died at birth; sister, Lydia Hann; three brothers, Samuel, Percy and James, and stepbrother, Abraham Kean. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, William James, daughter, Elas (Michael Oliver) of Pool's Island, special son, Harold Sturge (Lillian) of Ontario; brothers, Avalon (Minnie), Arthur (Florence) and William (Adelaide), all of Valleyfield; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a large circle of family and friends. Funeral service took place on March 7th from the United Church, Valleyfield with Rev. T. Cole officiating. Interment followed from the United Church Cemetery, Valleyfield. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.

HOUSE, Annie Gertrude (nee Smart) -
Passed peacefully away on March 6, 2004 at Agnes Pratt Home, Annie Gertrude House (nee Smart) of Glovertown, age 95. Predeceased by her husband, Gladstone in 1994. Left to mourn with fond memories are her children, Cator (Marilyn) and Edward, Ruby (Herb) Goold, Hope (Roy) Evans, Blanche (Jack) Short; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on March 10th at Oram's Funeral Home. Special thanks for loving care given by staff at Agnes Pratt Home for over three years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agnes Pratt Home.

ACKERMAN, George T. -
Passed peacefully away on March 7, 2004 at his home in Indian Bay, George T. Ackerman in his 88th year. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ackerman (Parsons), son-in-law, Edwin Hunt, parents, Ida and Job Ackerman; sister, Florence Hunt; brothers, Ebert Ackerman and Matthias Ackerman. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his daughters, Sadie Hunt and Ada (Peter Parsons), both of Indian Bay; eight grandchildren, Christine, Beverly, Brenda, George, Margaret, Katherine, Michelle, Peter; 15 great-grandchildren Lori-Ann, Amy, Eddie, Lynnette, Margaret Jane, Brett, Kayla, Melanie, Evan, Katherine Joy, Jalyssa, Delavan Peter, Dylan, Lucas, Emilie; and two great-great-grandchildren, Brandan and Shayne. Funeral service was held on March 10th at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Indian Bay, with Rev. Sam Rose officiating, assisted by Rev. Russell Osmond and Rev. Harry Spurrell. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Indian Bay. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.
"Safe in the arms of Jesus."

LAMBERT, Daisy S. -
Passed away on March 11, 2004 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Mrs. Daisy Lambert, in her 67th year. Mrs. Lambert is predeceased by parents, Bennett and Sarah Eastman, brothers, Kator, James, Samuel, Wilson; and sister-in-law, Mariah. Left with warm and loving memories is husband, Winslow of Gander; daughter, Elizabeth of Gander; brothers, George and wife, Phyllis of Nova Scotia, Seymour and wife, Joyce of Gambo; sisters, Jane and husband, Edward Oram of Glovertown, Alma Eastman of Toronto; sisters-in-law, Marjorie, Lillian and Jean Eastman, all of Gambo; her special dog, Dusty; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on March 14th at the Fraser Road United Church in Gander. Interment at All Saints United Cemetery, Gander. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey's Funeral Home Limited, Gander

MOSS, Emily Elizabeth -
Passed peacefully away on March 13, 2004, Emily Elizabeth Moss (Bull) at Baywatch Manor, Glovertown, in her 91st year. Predeceased by husband, Clarence. Left to mourn her son, Neville (Shirley) and daughter, Dianne (George); grandchildren, Corey, Kirk, Andrea Moss and Greg and Regan Garbutt; one great-grandchild, Emily Rayne Moss. Funeral was held on March 17th, 2004. Arrangements by Squires' Funeral Home, Eastport. Many thanks to all the staff at Baywatch Manor for their loving care.

SAUNDERS, Ida (nee Stroud) -
Passed peacefully away on March 13, 2004, Ida Saunders of Glovertown, age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar. Left to mourn four sons, Wayne, Manuel (Anne), Norm, Harold; five daughters, Cynthia (Larry), Vera, Harriet, Elsie, Sheila, 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marg (Garfield); two brothers, Arthur (Marion), Harold (Audrey); and a large circle of family and friends. As expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation

LEITCH, Daphne -
On March 15, 2004 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON, surrounded by her loving family, age 62. Beloved wife and best friend of George for 34 years. Dear Mom of Gillian and Jane, both of Toronto. Loving daughter of Nina and the late Harvey Hancock of Gander and Carmanville, NL. Dear sister of Ellis Hancock, Aspen Cove, NL and Austin Hancock, Fort McMurray, AB. Private family arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, in Daphne's memory. Neweduk Funeral Home. 905-828-8000.

TORRAVILLE, Henry -
Passed peacefully away on March 16, 2004 at the C.N.R.H.C.C., Grand Falls/Windsor, Henry Walter Torraville of Rodger's Cove, age 75 years. Predeceased by father and mother, Charlie and Nora Torraville; brother, Wilson of Rodger's Cove. Left behind with fond and loving memories are his wife, Gladys (Brinston); sons, Harry (Diana), David (Aleen), Wallace (Theresa), Ross (Gail), Derek (Linda); daughter, Bernice (Eli); 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Phyllis (Lawrence). Funeral service was held on March 19th at the Pentecostal Church, Wing's Point. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Dialysis Unit, Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte.

WHITE, Gordon Francis -
Passed away suddenly at his residence in Eastport on March 19, 2004, Gordon Francis White, age 68, formerly of St. Brendan's. Predeceased by his parents, Simon and Mary White. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Margaret; three stepchildren; three brothers, John (Anne), Ronald and Gregory; and a large circle of other family members. Funeral was held at St. Gabriel's Parish, St. Brendan's.

BLACKWOOD, Maggie (nee Hunt) -
Passed peacefully away on March 24, 2004, at Brookfield Bonnews Health Care Centre, Maggie Blackwood (nee Hunt) of Greenspond, age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband, Stanley; grandson, Terry Blackwood; parents, Thomas and Mary Hunt; and sister, Janie Hoskins. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are one son, Frank Blackwood (Cindy) with whom she resided; two daughters, Mary (Wayne Burry), and Peggy (Donald Blackwood); one grandson, Jeffrey Blackwood; four granddaughters, Pamela, Robin, and Megan Blackwood of Greenspond, Jolene (Danny Parsons); one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Parsons of Pictou, NS; four brothers-in-law, Clifton Blackwood, Otterbury Manor, Wesleyville, James Blackwood (Pearl), Glovertown, Maxwell Blackwood (Dinah), Greenspond and Noah Burry, Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay; three sisters-in-law, Louise Jerrett, Greenspond, Ada (George Hawkins), Greenspond and Myra (Walter Stratton), Mount Pearl; special cousin, Mary Hunt of Greenspond; 33 nephews and nieces; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.

BEST, James -
Passed away suddenly on March 26, 2004 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Mr. James Best in his 77th year. Mr. Best is predeceased by his parents, Gertrude and Jerome Best; sister, Lizzie and brother, Jack. Left with fond and loving memories are is wife, Annie; sons, James Jr., and wife, Marcie of Amherstburg, ON, Dave and Pam of Gander; daughters, Theresa and husband, Jerry Lyver of Bishops Falls, Jackie and husband, Doug Stiers of Essex, ON, Geraldine and husband, Bill Carroll of St. John's; brothers, Steve and wife, Marina of Mount Pearl, Jerry and wife, Helen of Belle River, ON, Mike and wife, Diane of Meadow Lake, SK, sisters, Rita and husband, Mac Macdonald of Ottawa, ON, Ann of Gander; sister-in-law, Annie of Ottawa, ON; grandchildren, Shawn, Jennifer, Heather, Joanne, Matthew, Allison, Jeff; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was held on March 30th at St. Joseph's Parish in Gander. Interment was held in Gambo at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander.

HUNTER, Norman (Jan. 12, 1948 - March 27, 2004) -
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Norman Hunter of Deer Lake (formerly of Eastport) announce his passing on March 27, 2004 at the W.M.R. Hospital in his 56th year. Predeceased by his parents, John and Annie Hunter; sisters, Beryl Reid, Dulcie Hunter; brothers, Clarence and Howard; stepbrother, Ethelbert Keats. He will be sadly missed by his common law wife, Pauline Rowsell; stepson, Johnny Sheppard; five brothers, Abraham Hunter of Eastport, Headly Hunter of Hearts Delight, Herman (Margaret) Hunter, Arthur Hunter, both of Eastport, and Samson Hunter of Bishop's Falls; three sisters, Thelma (Ford) Powell of Happy Adventure, Lillian (Albert) Keats of Dover, Grace Keats of Dover; his special nephew, Willie Reid of Reidville; also a large circle of relative and friends. Funeral service was held on March 31st at the Anglican Church in Eastport. Interment followed at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts."

RICKETTS, Catherine -
Passed peacefully away on March 27, 2004 at the Hoyles Home, St. John's, Catherine Ricketts, age 86 years. Predeceased by husband, Lawrence and brothers, Richard Philpott and Nicholas Philpott. Left with fond and loving memories are his sons, Nicholas (Marilyn) of Ottawa, ON, and Francis (Pamela) of St. John's, NL; daughters, Mary (Ross Collins) of Carmanville, NL, Barbara Anne (Steven Fast) of Calgary, AB, and Theresa (William Kelly) of St. John's, NL; grandchildren, Philip, Christopher, Janet, Karen, Richard, Thomas, Kimberly, Abbigale and Amanda; great-grandchild, Sophie; and sister-in-law, Nellie Philpott of Plate Cove East. Rested at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral service was held on March 30th at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Gander. Interment followed at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. Donations in Mrs. Ricketts memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey's Funeral Home Limited, Gander.

PERRY, Percy Dawson -
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, surrounded by his loving family, Percy Dawson Perry, age 56. Predeceased by his father, John Perry. Left to mourn his loving wife, Mona; three sons, Bill (Sarah) Calgary, AB, Jim and Jeff, Glovertown; mother, Lucy of Lakeside Homes, Gander; one sister, Betty (Melvin) Garrett, Bishops Falls; one brother, Ern (Shirley), Glovertown; sisters-in-law, Beryl (Ray) Babstock and Rosemary (Kevin) Stroud, Glovertown; brothers-in-law, Bill Burton, Glovertown, Joseph (Carole) Burton, Clarke's Beach, Vince (Dorothy) Burton, St. John's, Calvin (Queena) Burton, Cambridge, ON, Jack (Ada) Davis and Gilbert Davis, Glovertown and many other loving relatives and friends. Rested at Oram's Funeral Home, Glovertown. Funeral service was held on March 31st at the Salvation Army Citadel, Glovertown. Interment followed at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Glovertown. Donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army Memorial Fund, Glovertown or the Canadian Cancer Society.
"2 Timothy 4:7, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

WEST, Charles -
Passed away on March 28, 2004 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Mr. Charles West, of Hillcrest Manor in Musgrave Harbour in his 90th year. Predeceased by his parents, Jemina and George; son, Philip; three brothers, Arthur, Eli and Everett; and two sisters, Violet and Emma. Left with fond and loving memories are a special friend and confidant, Daisy; one son, Eric (Elsie) of Ragged Harbour; one brother, George West (Rita) of Lumsden; one sister-in-law, Myrtis West of Lumsden; five grandchildren, Marilyn West (Pearce), Eric Parsons (Rich), Philip (Paulette), Sherry Mouland (Fred) and Dwight West; five great-grandchildren, Natasha, Cody, Chelsie, Courtney and Owen; and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on March 31st at the Salvation Army Citadel in Musgrave Harbour. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery in Ragged Harbour. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.

SHEPPARD, Reginald -
Passed peacefully away on March 29, 2004 at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay, Reginald Sheppard of Badger's Quay, age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Gwendolyn. Left with fond and loving memories are his daughter, Gertie Sheppard of St. John's and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on March 31st at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Badger's Quay with Rev. John Watton officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Badger's Quay. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.

CAIL, Mrs. Else (Larsen) -
Passed away on March 31, 2004 at Lakeside Homes in Gander, Mrs. Else Cail of Gander, age 94 years. Mrs. Cail is predeceased by her husband, Frank Cail - 1993, daughter, Sonja Hewitt - 1987. Left with loving memories are her son, Hans Larsen (Paula) of Gander; grandchildren, Tracey Windsor (Derrick), Sherri Hazlett (Tim); great-grandchildren, Kelsie, Noah and Cody Windsor, Lucas and Brady Hazlett. Funeral service was held on April 3rd at Fraser Road United Church, Gander with a Spring inurnment at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. Donations in her memory can be made to the Gander Lion's Dialysis Fund. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey's Funeral Home Limited, Gander.

 

 

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