CHEESEMAN, MARY
(1930-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late MARY CHEESEMAN of Rushoon, NL, announces her passing at her residence in Rushoon, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the age of 82. Leaving mourn with fond and loving memories are: son Don (Marie Finlay) of Rushoon; four daughters Rita (George Finlay) of Sandy Point, Nora (Reg Dodge) of Rushoon, Shirley (Brian Sceviour) of Lewisporte, and Mary (Jurgen Bunjes) of Rushoon; Daughter-in-law Trudy Cheeseman of Rushoon; sisters Nora Cheeseman of Rushoon, Laura (Earl) Murphy of Summerside, Annie Christianson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren Natalie Finlay (Sam Chapman), Tanya Finlay (Richard Lavalee), Janice Finlay (Craig Mullins), Paula (Don) Vaters, Christopher Sceviour, Catherine Sceviour (Jason), Courtney Cheeseman (David), Matthew Cheeseman, Nathan Cheeseman and Sydney Bunjes; one great-grandchild Grace Mullins; plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by husband Urban Cheeseman; sons William and Urban Jr., parents John and Anne Hann; brothers-in-law George Cheeseman and Dennis Christianson; son-in-law Calvin Lake. Resting and visitation to take place from Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Rushoon on Wednesday, March 13, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, all day and Friday, March 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Prayer Vigil will be held on Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m., from Christ the King Church. Interment will follow at Christ the King R.C. Cemetery in Rushoon. In Mary's memory donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. No flowers by request of the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

COMBEN, Sarah
(August 4, 1930 - March 27, 2013)
Passed away at Grand Bank Health Care Centre on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Sarah Comben of Grand Bank, age 82 years. Predeceased by husband Wilfred, son Norman, granddaughter Vanessa, and brother Phil Cox, plus a large circle of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Leaving to mourn: sons George (Barb), Keith (Donna), and daughter-in-law Ann. Brothers Garfield, Norman(Bessie), sisters Bessie Lawrence, Joyce Keeping, sister-in-law Hilda Cox, brother-in-law Bill Thornhill. 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, long time friend Joyce Rogers, plus a large circle of neices, nephews and friends. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 2 pm - 4 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Service will take place from Salvation Army Grand Bank on Saturday, March 30th at 11 am. Interment to follow at Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Donations in her memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank.

DICKS, Charlie J.
(September 28, 1923 - March 25, 2013
It is with great sadness the family of the late Charlie J. Dicks of Rushoon announces his passing at Blue Crest Interfaith Home, Grand Bank on Monday, March 25, 2013, at the age of 89 years. Leaving to mourn wife Gladys; sons Charlie Jr. (Vera) of Marystown, Larry (Yvonne) of St. John's and Herbert (Elaine) of Rushoon; daughter Joan Pearson (Austin) of Rushoon; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by brothers John, Cecil and Benedict. Resting at Christ the King, RC Church, Rushoon Tuesday, March 26th at 11 am and all day Wednesday. Funeral Service to take place from Christ the King, RC Church, Rushoon at a time and date to be announced. Donations in his memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Society or flowers gratefully accepted.

FOOTE, MAXWELL
(1929-2013)
Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Burin, on Friday, March 29, 2013, MAXWELL FOOTE, of Collin's Cove, Burin, NL, in his 84th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Gladys, sons, Eric, Marystown, James, Halifax, NS, Maxwell Jr., Portugal Cove, Sheldon, Conception Bay South; 5 Grandchildren Tanya, Crystal, Amanda, Sheldon, Natasha, 6 Great Grand Children, Mckailee, Shian, Jordan, Aliyah, Kianna, Kendra; and a large circle of relatives and friends friends. Maxwell is predeceased by his brothers Gordon, Charlie, Malcolm, and William, Cyrus, and sisters Mabel, Gertie and Elizabeth. Resting at Burin Funeral Home, Burin Bay Arm, on Sunday, March 31st, 2 pm - 9 pm and Monday, April 01st, 2 pm - 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Zion United Church, Collins Cove, on April 02 at a time to be announced. Interment will be at the United Church Cemetery in Collins Cove. In Maxwell's memory, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to Zion United Church Cemetery Fund.

HALEY, RITA MARY
(1920-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late RITA MARY HALEY of Lawn, NL, announces her passing at the U.S. Memorial Hospital in St. Lawrence, on Friday, March 29, 2013, at the age of 93. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: sons - Mike of Lawn, Peter of Lawn, Alphonse (Jackie) of Lawn, Eric of Lawn, Mario (Patti) of St. John's and Wayne of St. Lawrence; daughter Tina Turpin (Dean) of Conception Bay South; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; plus a large circle of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to her caregiver Anne Flannigan and all the staff at the U.S. Memorial Hospital. Pre-deceased by her husband Peter; daughter Sheila; grandson Josh; daughter-in-law Rose. Resting and visitation to take place from Holy Name of Jesus Church in Lawn, on Saturday, March 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church in Lawn, on Monday, April 1, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery in Lawn. In Rita's memory donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

HARNETT, Melinda Mary
(January 2, 1930 - March 15, 2013)
Passed peacefully away at her home, Friday March 15, 2013 in the presence of her family Melinda Mary Harnett of Lord's Cove, age 83 years. Predeceased by parents Peter and Lucy Benteau, husband Bert Harnett, brothers Michael & Peter Benteau and sister Emma Harnett; son-in-Law John Herlidan, grandson Corey Harnett. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Vivian Herlidan of Lord's Cove, Jeanette Drake (Robert) of Alberta, Ruth Stapleton (Keith) of Lamaline, three sons: Calvin Harnett of Ontario, John Harnett (Susan) of Nova Scotia, Gerard Harnett of Lord's Cove. Also, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. One brother, Leonard Benteau (Donna) of BC, Mary Hickman (Norman) of Nova Scotia, Susan Fitzpatrick (Martin) Lord's Cove, Lucy Hodge of Lord's Cove, Louise Lyall (Ralph) of Labrador, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at St. Elizabeth's Church Lord's Cove on Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 9 pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 10 am. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to St. Elizabeth's Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank.

ISAACS, ROBERT JAMES
(1930-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late ROBERT ISAACS of Lord's Cove, NL, announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013,at the age of 82. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: two sons Brendan (Lisa) of St. Lawrence and Timothy (Suzanne) of St. Bernard's; two sisters Geraldine (Leo) Krespan of Vancouver, BC and Marion (Leo) Skanes of St. John's, NL; brother Herbert (Phyllis) Isaacs of Fortune, NL; four grandchildren Sheena, Kimberly, Shawn and Mark; plus a large circle of relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by Parents Clot and Lillian Isaacs, Wife Mary Isaacs, five brothers and four sisters. Resting and visitation to take place from St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church in Lord's Cove on Tuesday, March 12, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, all day and Thursday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. from St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth's R.C. Cemetery. In Robert's memory donations may be made to St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes, Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

KELLY, CECIL PATRICK
(1927-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late CECIL KELLY of Spanish Room, NL, announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the age of 85. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: son Kevin (Wanda) of Spanish Room; 2 grandchildren: Sonya Kelly of Burin and Kevina (Michael) Legge of Spanish Room; 2 great-grandchildren who were dear to his heart: Ayden and Autumn Legge; sisters Madonna Paul of Badger and Marcella Fiebelkorn of Homer, Alaska; plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by parents Mary and Bernard Kelly; brothers: George, Jack and Bern Kelly; sisters Elizabeth Mercer, Mae Mercer and Helen Kelly. brothers-in-law: Bill Mercer, Jim Mercer, Daniel Fiebelkorn and John Paul; sisters-in-law: Annie Kelly and Helen Kelly. Resting and visitation to take place from Wiseman's Funeral Homes in Marystown on Tuesday, March 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Thursday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. John Bosco R.C. Cemetery in Spanish Room. In Cecil's memory donations may be made to the Kelly family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes, Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

LAKE, HOWARD PATTEN
(1926-2013)
Passed peacefully away on Friday, March 15, 2013, HOWARD PATTEN LAKE, of Fortune, age 86 years. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place at a date and time to be announced. In Howard's memory donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Fortune. "Our Family Serving Your Family "www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

MITCHELL, Goldie
June 25, 1931 - March 8, 2013
Goldie Mitchell (Street) of Burin Bay Arm passed peacefully at home March 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving husband Captain Curtis and her five children Faye, Pam, Heather, Joe and Ralph. Leaving to mourn grandchildren Ian, Grant, Meghan, Melissa, Rochelle, Jennifer, Tim, Robyn, Mitchell, Nancy and Jennifer; great grandchildren Katelyn and Cole. Also beloved sons-in-law Jake, Rick and Jim; daughters-in-law Rosalina and Sheila. A life well lived but will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Resting at Serenity Funeral Home, Burin with visitation Sunday and Monday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service at Bethany United Church in Burin Bay Arm Tuesday, March 12th at 2 pm with interment following at Bethany United Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations gratefully accepted in her memory to Bethany United Church, Cemetery Fund.

MITCHELL, William Richard
(August 19, 1924 - March 23, 2013)
It is with great sadness the family of the late William Mitchell of Lewin's Cove announces his passing at the Miller Center, St. John's, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the age of 88 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Ruby; sons Harold of Creston, David (Deana), Tom (Victoria) and Jerry (Gertrude), all of St. John's; daughter Diane Chorney (Darrel) of Fort St. John; grandchildren Krista Peregoodoff (David), Emma Jane Mitchell and Lane Thomas Mitchell; sisters Mae McDougall, Margaret Biggar and Elizabeth Von Borziskowski; and brother Clifford Mitchell (Esther), plus a large circle of other family and friends. Resting at Serenity Funeral Home, Burin Sunday from 3-9 pm and Monday 10 am to 9 pm. Funeral Service to take place from Hope United Church, Lewin's Cove on Tuesday, March 26th at 2 pm with interment following at United Cemetery, Lewin's Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Hope United Church, Lewin's Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. To offer online condolences please visit www.serenityfh.com

PIKE, LEVI
(1923-2013)
It is with great sorrow that the family of Levi Pike, of St. Lawrence, NL, announces his sudden passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Friday, March 1, 2013, at 89 years of age. Levi was first and foremost a loving and dedicated husband and father. He leaves to mourn, his wife of almost 68 years, Mildred Hillier Pike. Together Levi and Mildred raised, with unconditional love and devotion, 11 children. Left to mourn with Mildred are their children, of whom he was so very proud; Maxine (Rene) Fowler and Violet (Gerald) Fitzpatrick of St. Lawrence, NL, Diane (Brian) Campbell of Conception Bay South, NL, Marlene Pike (Robert Parizeau) of Kitchener ON, Connie Pike (Sean Roche) of Conception Bay South, NL, Donna (Steve) McCullough of Red Lake, ON, Deborah Pike of Halifax NS, Catherine (Cate) Pike of Dartmouth NS, Valerie Pike (Mark Lavin) of Saint John NB, and his only living son, Levi Pike Jr. of Conception Bay South, NL. Also mourning Levi's precious life; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren, all of whom he loved and adored. In sadness, his remaining siblings Freda, Margaret, Marion, Charles, Sandra, Vera, and Linda also mourn. Levi was predeceased by his first son Perry (1967), along with his parents, Charles James Pike and Emma Blanche Blagdon Pike, sisters Selina Ivy (Lucy), Berdina Elizabeth (Betty), Violet, Stella and brother John. Levi was an avid and loyal listener of CBC radio, a passionate reader, an avid hiker, a consummate advocate for his community, and hero to many. He is remembered as a loving Christian, who was involved and respected in the Newfoundland political scene for many years, as he loved his majestic homeland. Levi's most precious legacy was his demonstrated commitment to his family. His message, gentle and adamant, has been and will remain one of love, hope, humour, knowledge, and commitment to each other. He will remain adored and respected by many, and his memory will always be cherished. A philosopher once said "humility + wonder = wisdom." That would be Levi. A celebration and service for Levi's life, along with a Christian burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 5, 2013 at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in St. Lawrence NL. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted for St. Matthew's Anglican Church. "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15. Resting and Visitation to take place at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, St. Lawrence, on Sunday, March 3, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, March 4, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 5, at 2:00 pm from St. Matthew's Anglican Church. Interment to follow at St. Matthew's Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

PITTMAN, JOHN JAMES
(1929-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late JOHN PITTMAN of Marystown, NL, announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin, on Monday, March 25, 2013, at the age of 83. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: wife Dora of 56 years; plus a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by: parents, Patrick and Mary Pittman; brother, Mike Pittman; sisters, Lillian Linsay, Mary Anne Drake and Bridget Power. Resting and visitation to take place from Wiseman's Funeral Homes in Marystown, on Tuesday, March 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Thursday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Marystown. In John's memory flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes, Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

SPEARNS, MILDRED C.
(1931-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mildred C. Spearns, of Little St. Lawrence, NL, announces her passing at The Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin, NL on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 81. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband Jerome of 64 years; sons Eugene (Charlene) of Hamilton, ON, Jerome (Lisa Donovan) of Surrey, BC, Guy (Cora) of Victoria, BC, and Bob (Kelli) of Burin; daughters Evelina Dunlop of Halifax, NS, Martha (Cornelius) Lucas of Stephenville Crossing, Angela (Gordon) Train of Saint John, NB, Shirley (Gary) Penney of Corner Brook, Marilyn (Doug) Pincock of Halifax, NS, Eileen (John) Norman of St. Lawrence, Mildred Spearns of Halifax, NS, and Kim Spearns (Rob Willis) of Timberlea, NS; 23 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; plus a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by parents John and Mary Susan Lundrigan, daughter Geraldine Slaney, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Resting and visitation to take place from St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in St. Lawrence on Monday March 11th. all day and Tuesday March 12th from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in St. Lawrence on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.. Interment to follow at the Mount Cecilia Roman Catholic Cemetery in St. Lawrence. In lieu of flowers donations in Mildred's memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes, Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

STRANG, LORETTA MARY
(1925-2013)
Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Burin, NL, on Saturday, March 2, 2013, LORETTA MARY STRANG, of Lawn, NL, in her 87th year. Leaving to mourn her loving children Kay Gardiner (Wayne), Jack (Mary Ann), Tony (Joyce), Gary (Muriel), Loretta Strang, Diane (Garth), Joseph and Randy (Jill), 19 grandchildren, 23 great grand Children, 1 great great grandchild, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Loretta is predeceased by her sons Noel and Peter, and daughter Judy. Resting at Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Lawn, on Monday, March 4, from 2 PM, and all day Tuesday. The funeral service will be held from Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Lawn on Wednesday, March 06 at a time to be announced. Interment is in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lawn. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Loretta's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South. "Serving Families With Dignity and Compassion" www.peninsulafuneralhome.ca

TARRANT, ALFRED A. L.
(1933-2013)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late ALFRED TARRANT of Lawn, NL, announces his passing at Dartmouth General Hospital in Dartmouth, NS, on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the age of 79. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Catherine of 52 years; sons Todd Tarrant of Chester Grant, NS and Frank Beals of Halifax, NS; daughters Annette (Robert Clarke) of Arkansas, USA and Lisa O'Keefe of Cow Bay, NS; sisters Ellen Wagner of New Jersey, Lydia (Dave) Drake of St. John's and Winnifred Tarrant of St. John's; brothers Norman (Edith) Tarrant of Niagara Falls and Benjamin Tarrant (Gladys Tobin) of Lawn; 7 grandchildren Philip, Michael, Christina, Rachelle, Alexandrea, Jennifer, and Ashley; 7 great-Grandchildren Aiden, Jayden, Kayden, Austin, Alfred, Abigail and Clare; plus a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Nicholas and Victoria Tarrant, son William Beals, brothers John, Vince and Leo Tarrant and sister Bibianna Tobin. Visitation to take place from Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Lawn on Friday, July 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Vigil Service will take place on Friday, July 12, at 8:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. from Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Cemetery. In Alfred's memory donations may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Renovation Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes, Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

VARDY, Mabel
(September 2, 1927 - March 30, 2013)
It is with great sadness the family of Mabel Vardy of Port au Bras announces her passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center, March 30, 2013, at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn brother Allister Stone (Helen) of Marystown; special friends Jessie and Andy of Burin and Hannah and Jake plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by husband Philip John and son Wallace. Cremation has taken place.Visitation will take place from Serenity Funeral Funeral Home at a time and date to be announced. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church Building Fund, Port au Bras. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.

WARREN, John Ben
(July 12, 1920 - March 16, 2013)
Passed peacefully away at the Blue Crest Nursing Home, Grand Bank on Saturday, March 16 2013, John Ben Warren of Grand Bank, age 92 years. Predeceased by parents James and Annie Warren; wives Elizabeth and Isabell, brother Clyde, sister Ruby. Leaving to mourn: daughters: Mary (Don)Tapper, Annie (Leslie)Haskell, Carol (Duke) Hicks; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; also the Hoskins family and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home on Sunday from 7 pm - 9 pm for (FAMILY ONLY). Then on Monday and Tuesday from 2 pm - 4 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm for public visitation. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday at 2 pm from the Salvation Army, Grand Bank. Interment to follow at Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Donations in his memory may be made to Blue Crest Caring Campaign, Grand Bank. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank.