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Burin Peninsula Obituaries
October 2019

The area includes from Terrenceville on down to Grand Bank, over to Lamaline, St. Lawrence, Burin, Marystown and down the Peninsula again to Boat Harbour. All the communities are not named but serves the whole of the Peninsula.

 

ANDREWS, Nellie M.
Now in God's eternal care, NELLIE M. ANDREWS of Creston South, passed peacefully away at the U.S. Memorial Health Care Centre in St. Lawrence on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the age of 100. She will forever be in the hearts of her loving sons, Jerry (Mabel) Andrews of Shoal Harbour, and Bradley (Joan) Andrews of Creston South; daughters, Velma (Jack) Curtis of Clarkes Beach, and Yvonne (Lemuel) Smith of Bay Roberts; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; plus a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nellie was predeceased by husband, Gilbert Andrews; sons, Gerald & Clayton Andrews; granddaughter, Debbie (Larry) Janes; parents, Ruben & Phoebe Wells; brother, Theophilus Wells; and sisters, Rowena Rice, Isabelle Fudge, and Maggie Grimes. The Andrews Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman's Funeral Homes in Marystown on Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Creston North on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow. In Nellie's memory, in-lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Merge, 814 Ville Marie Drive, Box 57 Creston North, NL, A0E 1L0. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

AYERS, Gilbert G.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late GILBERT G. AYERS of Fortune announce his passing at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's on Monday, October 7, 2019, at the age of 80. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are; son, Gilbert J. Ayers (Donna) of Toronto, ON; sisters, Muriel Marks (William), Alma Dowding; brothers, Eric Ayers (Nadine) & Melvin Ayers (Elizabeth); sisters-in-law, Shirley Herritt & Sandra Ayers; 2 grandchildren, Steven & Jennifer Ayers; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, George & Tamsey Ayers; brothers, Henry & Edgar; brother-in-law, Roy Dowding. The Ayers' Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman's Funeral Home in Fortune on Wednesday, October 9th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at the St. Mary's Anglican Church in Lamaline on Thursday, October 10th at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, Lamaline. In Gilbert's memory, donations may be made to St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery Fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Fortune. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

BENNETT, Rebecca (Mae)
It is with great sadness that the family of Rebecca (Mae) Bennett of Port au Bras announces her passing at Blue Crest Nursing home on October 11, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughters Ethel Francis (Jim) of Burin, Judy Labour (Darrel) of Burin and Gloria Thornhill (John) of Burin; grandchildren Derek, Jonathan (Kelsey) and Kristen (Tyler) and great grandson Jaden plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by husband Ernest; grandson Michael and brothers William Hillier (Rosalie) and Albert Hillier (Margaret). Resting at Serenity Funeral Home, Burin on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 12 - 9PM and Monday October 14, 2019 from 10AM to 9PM. Funeral Service to take place from St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Port au Bras on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2PM with interment following at Anglican Cemetery, Port au Bras. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Port au Bras, NL.

BRAKE, Rupert
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late RUPERT BRAKE of Marystown announces his passing. Rupert passed away at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the age of 76. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife Cathy of 46 years; sons, Corey Brake (Lynette Searle) of Marystown, and Chris Brake (Cindy) of Torbay; daughter, Kyla Brake-Parr (Grant) of St. John's; 3 grandchildren, Emma, Gracie, and Chloe; brothers, Eric Brake (Mary Jo) of Marystown, and Bill Brake (Ruby) of Toronto; sisters Claudia Lambe (Clem) of Marystown, Margaret Hanrahan (John) of Little Bay, Kay Critch (Doug) of Torbay, and Angela Russell of Gander; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Brake of Labrador City, Jean Philpott (friend Eugene), Marina Gambin of Placentia, and Noreen Careen (Albert) of Labrador City; brothers-in-law, Aidan Power (Sandra) of Branch, and Terry Power (Bev) of Labrador City; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Rupert was predeceased by his parents, Phillip and Ernestine Brake; brother, Phillip Brake; brothers-in-law, Reg Power, and Dominic Philpott. The Brake Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman's Funeral Homes in Marystown on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Saturday, October 19th at 10am. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Marystown. In Rupert's memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Association or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Marystown. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

DRAKES, Norman
It is with great sadness that the family of the late NORMAN DRAKES of Grand Bank announces his passing at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the age of 90. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife Martha of 71 years; son, Norman Jr. (Bernice) of CBS; daughter, Frances Barnes (Jim Caul) of St. John's; brother, Onslow Drakes (Mary) of Ontario; 2 grandchildren, Joanne Bourgeois (Gilles) of NWT, Corey Drakes (Claire) of AB; 3 great-grandchildren, Gregory, Madison, Aleesa; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Onslow & Annie Drakes; brother, Reuben Drakes; sister, Frances Breon; son-in-law, Angus Barnes; sister-in-law, Hattie Drakes. As per Norman's wishes, Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to take place at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank In Norman's memory, donations may be made to the Grand Bank Salvation Army Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Grand Bank. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

HILLIER, Eli H.
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late ELI H. HILLIER of Grand Bank announces his passing. Mr. Hillier passed away at his home in Grand Bank on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 67. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife, Henrietta of 47 years; daughters, Dayle Scarlett (Dubayne) of Brampton, ON, and Michelle Warman (Michael) of Kitchener, ON; 6 grandchildren, Isabelle, Dustin, Ashleigh, Ava, Tajari and Ajani; sisters, Eileen Harding (Terry), Vera Payne (Llewellyn), and Lisa Hillier (Terrence Newport); brothers, Maxwell Hillier (Mary), Harold Hillier (Lillian), Ross Hillier (Christine) and Clyde Hillier (Beverley); sisters-in-law, Ruth Pope (Carl), Marjorie Welsh (Clayton) and Eileen Bondy (Roland); brother-in-law, Bert Thornhill (Mary); plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Eli was predeceased by his parents, Garfield & Emma Hillier; brother, Gary Hillier; and parents-in-law, Geo & Mary Thornhill. The Hillier Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman's Funeral Home, Grand Bank on Tuesday, October 22 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; and Wednesday, October 23 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will take place at Grand Bank United Church on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In Eli's memory donations can be made to the Grand Bank United Church or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Grand Bank "Our Family Serving Your Family. www.wisemansfh.ca

HILLIER, Freeman
It is with great sadness that the family of the late FREEMAN HILLIER of Calmer announce his passing at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the age of 91. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are; wife Mary Ellen of 63 years; sons, Kevin (Lucy) of Calmer, Clyde of Toronto, ON; daughter, Rita (Pat) Thorne of Calmer; brother, Howard (Mary) Hillier of Marystown; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many niece and nephews; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Edgar & Emily Hillier; son-in-law, Raymond Thorne; great-grandchildren, Charlie & Oliver; brother, Aubrey; sister, Rita; sister-in-law, Melinda. The Hillier Family will be accepting visitors at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Lamaline on Friday, November 1st from 10:00am - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday November 2, 2019 at 2:00pm with Rev. Allan Fry officiating. Interment to follow at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery in Point May. In Freeman's memory, donations may be made to the St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery Fund or the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery Fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Grand Bank. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

HILLIER, Susanna L.
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late SUSANNA L. HILLIER of Fortune announces her passing. Mrs. Hillier passed away at Dr. S. Beckley Health Care Centre in Grand Bank on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the age of 94. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her sons, Aubrey Hillier (Carole) of Fortune, Roy Hillier (Judy) of Winterland, and Raymond Hillier (Denise) of Grand Falls-Winsor; daughters, June Hare (Clayton) of Corner Brook, Lillian Buffett (Bill) of Grand Bank, Ruby Dyall of Grand Bank, Norma Forsey (Glenn) of Goose Bay, Janice Kelland (Randy) of Mount Pearl; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Susanna was predeceased by her husband, Mark Hillier; and her parents, Albert & Harriett Bonnell. The Hillier Family will be accepting visitors at All Saints Anglican Church in Fortune on Sunday, October 20th from 7pm - 9pm; and Monday, October 21st from 1:30 - 4:30, and 7pm - 9pm. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Fortune. Interment will follow at All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Fortune. In Susanna's memory donations may be made to All Saints Anglican Cemetery Fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Fortune "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

HOLLETT, Blanche F. (Parsons)
(June 6, 1927 - October 4, 2019)

It is with profound sadness that the family of Blanche F. Hollett announces her passing on October 4, 2019 at Chancellor Park at the age of 92 years. Mourning our sad loss are her husband of 68 years William; son Fred Hollett (Bonita); daughter Sharon Rose (Paul); grandsons Jason (Dominique Levesque) and Christopher Hollett, Michael & Colin Rose (Rebecca Smith); sister-in-law Phyllis Trimm; extended family and a large circle of friends. In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue with visitations on Sunday, October 6th from 7pm-9pm and Monday, October 7th from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Funeral service to be held from St. James United Church on Tuesday, October 8th at 11am. Inurnment to take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Blanche's memory may be made to St. James United Church or Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation.

MAVIN, Don
It is with great sadness that the family of the late DON MAVIN of Fortune announces his passing at his home in Fortune on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the age of 69. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife Shirley of 50 years; son, Greg (Trina) of St. John's; daughter, Donna Kearley (Greg) of Tampa, Florida; sisters, Jean (Phonse) Cooper of St. Lawrence, Ann (Harold) Cumben of Grand Bank; brothers, Roy (Bride) Mavin of Sunnyside, Carl (Linda) Mavin of Fortune, Junior (Mary) Mavin of Lawn, Walt (Jeanette) Mavin of Mount Pearl; 6 grandchildren, Coady, Stephanie, Adam, Michael, Noah & Kaia; many nieces & nephews plus a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William & Jane Mavin.The Mavin Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman's Funeral Home in Fortune on Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st from 10:00am to 9:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Fortune United Church on Friday, November 1st at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery in Fortune. In Don's memory, donations may be made to the family or the Fortune United Church or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Fortune. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

MULLINS, Mabel Vivian
Passed away at her residence in Creston South, NL, MABEL VIVIAN MULLINS in her 75th year. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her husband Bill; sons David, Edmonton, AB, Darrell (Arlene) of Whitehorse, NWT, daughters Joanne Mitchell (Alje), Marystown, Elaine Mullins, Wasaga Beach, ON., and Lisa MacLeod (Angus), Marystown; 9 grandchildren, Christopher, Curtis, Scott, Robyn, Tyler, Abigail, Anna, Alex, and Jenelle, 8 great grandchildren; brothers Levi Jorgenson (Sheila), Burin, Russell Jorgenson, Burin, Alvin Jorgenson (Bonnie), Lewins Cove, sisters Blanche Planke (George), Port aux Bras, Marg Kilfoy (Chester), Little Bay, Brothers in law Ernest Mullins (Shirley), Upper Island Cove, Eugene Mullins (Genevieve), Petty Harbour, Sister in law Kay Mullins (Linda), St. John's; plus a large circle of other relatives and friends. Mabel is predeceased by her parents Albert and Rebecca Jorgenson, grandson Chad Mitchell, sister Hazel and brother in law Robert. In following through with Mabel's wishes cremation has taken place. The Mullins family will be accepting visitors at Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South, on Thursday, October 17th, from 2 - 9 pm. Funeral Service will take place at Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South, NL on Friday, October 18th, 2019 at a time to be announced. Inurnment will follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery in Creston South, NL The Mullins family is gratefully accepting flowers in Mabel's memory. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home - Creston South. "Serving Families with Dignity and Compassion" www.peninsulafh.ca

SHAVE, Lester
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Lester Shave of Burin announces his passing. Lester passed away at the US Memorial Health Care Centre on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 86. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife Effie of 61 years; sons, Rick Shave (Sharon) of Calgary, AB; daughters, Judy Nickerson (Perry) of Middle Sackville, NS, Bonnie Foote (Chris) of Burin and Kim Shave (Howard Babb) of Kanata, ON; four grandchildren, Tammy Nickerson, Daniel Foote, Kassi Shave, Kyle Shave; sisters Glenda Brake (Clar) of St. John's, Claudine Kennedy (Arch) of St. John's; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Lester was predeceased by his parents, Clyde & Annie Shave; grandson Aiden Babb. In honouring his wishes, cremation will take place. The Shave Family will be having a Celebration of Life service at Wiseman's Funeral Homes, Burin on Saturday, October 19th starting at 11am. A luncheon will follow the celebration, and inurnment to follow at Zion United Church Cemetery in Collin's Cove. In Lester's memory, donations may be made to Zion United Church Cemetery Fund or US Memorial Health Care Centre. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes - Burin. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfh.ca

STACEY, Adolph
April 24, 1936-October 2, 2019

"We're all just walking each other home." - Ram Dass
With broken hearts, Stacey's family announces his passing in Campbell River, BC, after a brief but devastating illness. He is mourned by his great love, his wife Olive, as well as his daughters, Amanda (Adrian) and Laureen (Paul) and his grandchildren Adrianna, Josh, Ilanna, Deja, Max, Nya and Owen. Stacey had two great love stories in his life, and is predeceased by his ex-wife, Liz (Burton) and mourned by his son, Andre and wife Helen, so like a daughter to him; his grandchildren, Tammy (Charlie), Joel (Michelle) and Stacy Lynn (Mani), and his great grandchildren, Cassie, Mehran, Maral and Penelope. The breeze moves the leaves, no matter what they do. Although life's business separated Stacey from his siblings, he is also mourned by Theresa, Leslie, Kevin, Leona, Carmelita, Gladys, Clyde, Joan and Melvin and as well as a multitude of brothers- and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Once accepted as Stacey's family, by birth or by choice, your place was at the table, always set. Stacey was predeceased by his parents, George and Veronica (Turpin), as well as his siblings George, Elizabeth, Anne, Roy and James. Stacey's life personified love and service for those he loved, but his defining characteristic was his sheer force of will. His grandson Josh describes him as "pure willpower." Stacey, in all areas of his life, did what needed to be done; if he didn't believe in something or feel it was right, he told you. If he did believe in a course of action, he was a force to be reckoned with as he made things happen. Every day, as he picked up his grandchildren and transported them to various schools, he provided food, advice and love; he showed them dedication to family. Stacey was never more alive than when he was surrounded by his large and spirited extended family and friends. Stacey was a people person, great at small talk and made new friends everywhere he traveled, in all sorts of interesting places. Born in Mick's Cove, in Point May on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland, "Dolph" and his brothers and sisters would warm their feet on the rock, and his roots ran deep. While Stacey was in the service, he went home with a buddy and met the most beautiful woman in the world in St. Margaret's Village, Nova Scotia, and he married Liz at the age of 21 in September of 1957. He knew hard times and hard work, and appreciated the results of his labour because of his early struggle. He became a hard rock miner, and as General Mine Foreman, and Mine Captain, Stacey took great care of the many lives entrusted to him. At the Mount Pleasant Tungsten Mine, in Piskehagan, NB, Stacey's soul connected with another soul, and Olive and Stacey began their walk together through life over thirty years ago. Salt water ran in Stacey's veins, the many homes he owned in his life were often close to the ocean. He also owned many boats in his lifetime, and a rousing chorus of I'se the B'y by Captain Stacey, whether on land or at sea, was a common occurrence. He worked in every Province and Territory in Canada except PEI, more is the sadness and loss for PEI. His service in the Canadian military took Liz and Stacey all over Canada, and to Germany, then later he and Olive travelled the world, but he never lost Mick's Cove from his heart. The scope of Stacey's loss to the people who loved him defies description, his east coast and west coast family will acutely feel the loss of his physical form, and miss him into eternity. He will live on, forever in our hearts and souls. Stacey's family and friends span from coast to coast, so in lieu of a service, we would invite you all to join in on Stacey's social media page with a story or a laugh or a remembrance. http://www.facebook.com/stacey.a.stacey
Stacey's legacy of caring love endures in those of us who had the honour and privilege of being in his life.

TESSIER, Frederick (Rick) George
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 after a short illness, Frederick (Rick) George Tessier, age 73 years of St. John's. Predeceased by parents Frederick M and Mary (nee Buffett) Tessier, sister Eloise Cooper and brother Carl. Leaving to mourn special grandson Dylan Williams; stepdaughter Stacey Cantwell; brothers James (Anne), and Bruce (Marilyn); sister-in-law Anne; brother-in-law Cal Cooper; nieces Susan, Michele, Angela and Jill; nephew Mark; also, a large circle of friends. Rick was a very spiritual person and spent many hours as a chaplain at the Health Sciences Centre and H M Penitentiary. Cremation has taken place at his request. Visitation at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 and Friday, October 18th, 2019 from 10-12. Service to be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday October 18th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

WHITTLE, Loretta
It is with great sadness that the family of Loretta Whittle of St. Bernard's announces her passing at Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on October 4, 2019, at the age of 75 years. Leaving to mourn loving husband John Whittle, daughter Cindy Whittle (Scott) of Marystown, Johnny (Kim) of Medicine Hat, AB, Shawn Whittle of St. Bernard's and Tim Whittle (Jessica) of Brooks, AB; grandchildren Gerard, Nathan, Jonathan, Landon, Helix and Sarah; great grandchildren Nicholas, Lucas, Lilly and Mayah plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by parents Celestina and Selina Cox; brother Raymond Cox and sisters Annie Samson and Monica Cox. Resting at Serenity Funeral Home, Burin today October 5th at 4-9PM and all day Sunday at Sacred Heart RC Church, St. Bernard's. Funeral Mass to take place from RC Church, St. Bernard's at a time and date to be announced. Interment to follow at RC Cemetery, St. Bernard's. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to RC Church, St. Bernard's or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. Because We Care

 

 

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