ASH, Augustus "Gus" - Passed peacefully away at his residence on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, Augustus 'Gus' Ash of Carbonear, age 68 years. Predeceased by father: Arthur and sister: Iva Green. Left to mourn, wife: Cora; two daughters: Beverley (Glen) Trickett, Broad Cove and Denise (Jonathan) Pederson, Regina, SK; mother: Elizabeth Ash, Clarke's Beach; two grandchildren: Hayley and Caleb; two brothers: David (Marilyn), Mount Pearl and Gord (Debbie), Victoria; two sisters: Lina (Sidney) Payne and Gloria (Norman) Peddle, both of Heart's Content; brother-in-law: Eric Green, Heart's Content; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Capts. Darin and Wendy Boone conducted the funeral service on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Salvation Army Citadel, Carbonear. Interment took place in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Carbonear. Donations in his memory may be made to the Gus Ash Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

BYRNE, Mr. William J. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, August 15, 2010, William J. Byrne of Riverhead, Hr. Grace, age 71 years. Predeceased by parents: William and Mary Alice; brother: Ron; sisters: Helen, Bridget and Christine. Left to mourn, wife: Annie; one daughter: Sheila (Dennis Lambe), Bay Roberts; two sons: James (Lyda), Riverhead, Harbour Grace and Anthony, Blaketown; three grandchildren: James, Sarah and Patrick; two brothers: Tom, Carbonear and John, Thicket, Riverhead, Harbour Grace; also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace. Interment took place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace. Donations in his memory may be made the William J. Byrne Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Harbour Grace. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guestbook.

CLARKE, Violet - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, August 1, 2010, Violet Clarke of Victoria, age 83 years. Predeceased by son: Bridle; daughters: Gladys and Ella infant daughter: parents: Benjamin and Lucy Baker; brothers: Benjamin and Fred; sisters: Evelyn, Jessie Elizabeth and Eva; step-brothers: Jack and Bill; step-sister: Julia. Left to mourn, husband: Pleman; several daughters: Joyce (Ellis) Antle and Margaret (Fred) Martin, both of Victoria, Louella (Don) Barker, Edmonton, AB, Rosalind Reese, Ontario, Peggy (Roger Bennett), Edmonton, AB, Judy (Tony) Clarke, Victoria and Pamela (Roger) Dumford, Grande Prairie, AB; two sons: Randell (Marilyn) and Benjamin (Kathy), both of Victoria; twenty-four grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother: Albert Baker, Vancouver, BC; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rev. Jesse Bown conducted the funeral service on Wednesday, August 4 at the United Church, Victoria. Interment took place in the United Cemetery, Victoria. Donations in her memory may be made to the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear c/o the TCP Health Foundation, 86 Highroad South, Carbonear, NL, AlY 1A4. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

COOPER, Graham - Passed suddenly away at Luxury Estate, Grand Bank on Sunday, August 22, 2010, Graham Cooper formerly of Grates Cove, age 60 years. Predeceased by wife: Doreen Carnell; parents: Joseph and Eva May Cooper. Leaving to mourn, daughter: Paula, Lloydminster, AB; special cousin: Robert (Hilda) Collins, St. John's; a large circle of friends at Luxury Estates, Grand Bank and other relatives and friends. At Graham's request, cremation has taken place and his ashes will be scattered in Grate's Cove at a later date. In his memory donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, P.O. Box 670, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 2X1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

FRENCH, Mr. Greg V. - Completed life's race, having won the battle with brain cancer, at the Health Sciences Complex, St. John's, Sunday, August 15, 2010. A proud baker, chef, a lover of life and a friend to many, he hopes his courageous battle with terminal brain cancer, assisted by his medical team at the HSC during the past 6 years, is an inspiration to all. Born at Baie Verte, NL, November 22, 1970 and after living in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia he found his true home at his beloved Charlottetown, PEI, where he spent 8 "great and happy years fulfilling a lifetime of dreams." Loving son of Audrey (Pye) and Vic, brother to Paul (Barbara), nephew to Janice (Bruce Thomasen), Kathleen Murphy, George Pye (Olivera) and Una Pye, special cousin to David French (Jill) and their children Lisa and Daniel, also a loving relative of other family members and a loving friend of many including his extended family at Holland College, the Trivia Club, the Spa and all his support team at Charlottetown, PEI, especially his very good friends Dr. Lewis Abbott (Lettie), Joyce McKinnon (Stu), chef Austin Clement and his furry best friend Kiki.
Greg is thankful for the professional care and compassion received from Dr. Gerald Murray and his staff, the oncology team under Dr. Zulfiqar, Laing and McCarthy, the nursing staff on the 5 South and 4 South floors at the HSC and the medical team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, all who contributed so much in giving him 6 of the happiest years of his life. Rev'd Lee Michelin conducted the funeral service at Clarke's Beach United Church on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 followed by cremation. Pallbearers were Paul French, David French, Cyril Griffiths, David Whalen, Mike Pye, Alex Dawe, Austin Clement, Eddie Russell. Funeral arrangements were by Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, for brain research at the Health Sciences Complex, St. John's or to the SPCA.
"I took the path in life which God chose for me
A path not free of toil and pain, but a path lined with love and happiness
Not marked by wealth or fame,
It was the path which I chose for me, the path on which God set me free"

HARRIS, Hedley G.Y. - Passed peacefully away at his residence on Friday, August 27, 2010, Hedley G.Y. Harris of Broad Cove, age 89 years. British Navy, WW II Veteran. Predeceased by parents: Walter and Julia; brother: Maxwell. Left to mourn, wife: Janet; three daughters: Joyce (Gerald) Snow, Freshwater, Carbonear, Florence (Winston) Slade and Annie (Glen) Slade, both of Salmon Cove; three sons: Clifford (Donna) and Thomas (Shirley), both of Victoria and Barry (Renee), Conception Bay South; twelve grandchildren: Jerry (Melanie), Michael (Jessica), Clifford (Shianne), Adam (Carolanne), Sarah (Kevin), Aimee (Mitchell), Tammy (Frank), Kelly (Scott), Jennifer (Brad), Robbie (Vicki), Bradley and Crystal; fifteen great-grandchildren: Mitchell, Kaitlyn, Dakota, Anthony, Abigail, Alicia, Frankie, Brandon, Luke, Josh, Ava, Carly, Olivia, Peyton and Tyson; two brothers: Jack (Carrie) and Fred (Betty), both of Saint John, NB; four sisters: Janet Badcock, St. John's, Edna Griffith, Saint John, NB, Pearl Cousins, St. John's and Maxine (Ernie), Dildo; sister-in-law: Eileen Avery, St. John's; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rev. Roscoe Cole conducted the funeral service on Monday, August 30 at Ocean View United Church, Broad Cove. Interment was in the United Cemetery, Blackhead. Donations in his memory may be made to the United Cemetery, Blackhead. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Western Bay. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

KING, Rector "Rick" - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's on Monday, August 23, 2010, Rector 'Rick' King of Carbonear, age 58 years. Predeceased by parents: James and Edith. Left to mourn his loving wife: Pauline; one daughter: Pam (Reg) Parsons, Corner Brook; two sons: Brian (Jennilee), Carbonear and Brad (Sara), Edmonton, AB; two adoring grandsons: Noah and Luke; two brothers: Cyril (Vivian), Buchans and Derek, Mount Pearl; one sister: Helen (Max) Badcock, Mount Pearl; uncle: Leslie (Nita) Chubbs, Carbonear; aunts: Mildred King, Corner Brook, Winnie Soper, Hant's Harbour and Julie May King, Perry's Cove; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Rev. Brian Colbourne conducted the funeral service on Friday, August 27 at Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Interment took place in the Interfaith Cemetery, Carbonear. Donations in his memory may be made to the Diabetes Association or to Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

PARSONS, David S. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's on Friday, August 20, 2010, David S. Parsons of Freshwater, Carbonear, age 66 years. Predeceased by wife: Jean; parents: Shenstone and Margaret; brothers: Reginald Saunders and Bill Parsons. Left to mourn, two sons: Kent (Leah), Cambridge, ON and Craig (Krista), CBS; four grandchildren: Kyle, Kaitlin, Faith and Drew; special aunt: Mildred Sullivan, Springdale; four brothers: Eric (Yvonne) and John (Mary), both of Freshwater, Carbonear, Sidney (Joan), St. John's and Frank (Eloise), Carbonear; sisters-in-law: Elaine Saunders, St. John's and Nellie Parsons, Robert's Arm; also a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Funeral service took place on Monday, August 23 at the United Church, Freshwater, Carbonear. Interment took place in the United Cemetery, Freshwater, Carbonear. Donations in his memory may be made to the NL Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

PETTEN, Mrs. Maggie - Passed peacefully away at the Pentecostal Senior Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach, Wednesday, August 18, 2010, Mrs. Maggie Petten of Port De Grave, aged 91 years. Predeceased by husband: Norman; sisters: Blanche (Bill) Stewart, Evelyn (Alfred) Farrell and Nellie (Bill) Porter; brothers: Victor (Susie) Morgan, Ralph (Marion) Morgan, Bill (Greta) Morgan and daughter-in-law: Bernice Petten. Leaving to mourn, son: Clarence; daughters: Yvonne (David) Lear and Faye (Calvin) Snow; eight grandchgildren: Norman (Deborah) Lear, Ivan Lear, Wanda Lee (Jeremy) Rowsell, Norma (Luke) Mouland, Stephanie Snow, Scott (Deana) Petten, Warren (Daisy) Petten and Trevor (Deana) Petten; seven great-grandchildren: Brandon and Tyler Petten, Hailey and Hilary Petten, Robin and Katie Petten and Hunter Mouland; one great-great-grandchild: Keilly; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Jeffrey E. Whie conducted the funeral service at the Pentecostal Tabernacle, Port De Grave on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Interment was at Pentecostal Cemetery, Port De Grave. Pallbearers were Clarence Petten, David Lear, Scott Petten, Norman Lear, Ivan Lear, Trevor Petten. Honorary Pallbearers were Wanda Lee Rowsell and Stephanie Snow.

SAUNDERS, Jean - Passed peacefully away on August 29^th, 2010. Jean was married to Jim Saunders. They moved from Carbonear, NL to Pugwash, NS in 1991. Jean was mother to Jim, Joan, Jan and Jill. Please visit www.mmefunerals.com for full obituary and/or to send a condolence.

SOOLEY, Mr. Ivan Franklin - On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, NS, after a courageous battle with Leukemia, Ivan was taken peacefully, surrounded by family. Ivan was cherished and loved by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis (Hillyard), daughter Debbie (Rick Cashion) and granddaughter Julia (Ottawa) and son Craig (Judith) and grandson Tristan (Halifax). He is survived by siblings Morley (Beverly), Jim (Marie), Neta March and Eleanor White as well as many favourite neices, nephews, aunts and uncles. Ivan was born in Heart's Delight, Newfoundland, to Clara and George Sooley. He spent his years growing up visiting favourite spots like Shag Rock and Muddy Pond. Ivan only had to go a short ways down the road to Heart's Content to find the love of his life, Phyllis. They married and raised two children while living in various towns and cities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ivan served five years in the Royal Canadian Navy before starting what became a lengthy and successful career in radio broadcasting where Ivan loved being the voice of whatever town he was in at the time. He and Phyllis retired, first in Ottawa, ON then St. Philips, NL and most recently Halifax, NS. Ivan was a proud Newfoundlander, always enjoying a good yarn, goin' troutin' and eating a good Jig's Dinner. Ivan was a friend to all and always had a tale to tell. His heart was strong and genuine, loving his family and life itself for all its worth. His charm and wit impressed and delighted everyone around him, and for those special people who happened to cross his path, he always saved a wink and nod. Ivan will be remembered as a loving and loyal husband, a compassionate father, a playful grandfather and a trusted brother and friend. Besides spending time with his family, Ivan was a great hockey and baseball fan, never missing a playoff game on TV. But his favourite pastime was fishing. Many days and nights were spent with his brothers and friends and son, fishing at Muddy Pond or any other place where he could throw a line in the water. It was a passion that never left him. "Trout that doesn't think two jumps and several runs ahead of the average fisherman is mighty apt to get fried." Ivan was no average fisherman and we know he's already up there looking for the next great catch!
A funeral service will be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Heart's Delight, Newfoundland on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 2 pm with The Rev. Ed Keeping officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 8^th Floor of the Victoria General Hospital (Hematology Patient Amennities Fund, C/O the QE II Foundation), Halifax, NS, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or a charity of your choice. For online condolences, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
The family would like to thank Doctors Grewal and Issaji in St. John's and Doctors Anderson, Robinson, Burns and Couban in Halifax, Janice for your guidance and the nurses of the 8^th Floor at the VG Hospital, especially Shauna, Lynn and our Heather. Your care, kindness and support was above and beyond. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.