ANDREWS, B V
THE COMPASS, 04 September 1969
BLAKETOWN - Friends of Mr. B.V. Andrews at Blaketown were shocked when news was received of the sudden passing of a very close and personal friend of John Osbourne and William Barrett with whom he worked for the past twenty years. He is sadly missed by the two families. Deepest sympathy is extended to his family: wife, Mae, sons Harold and John, daughter Betty.

ANDREWS, Bernard
THE COMPASS, 14 August 1969
FORMER MAGISTRATE DIES SUDDENLY -- St. John's - Death came suddenly over the weekend to a former Magistrate and a former resident of Port de Grave. Mr. Bernard Andrews had just completed mowing his lawn at his home on Maple Street, St. John's when he was stricken with a heart attack and died suddenly. Mr. Andrews was born at Port de Grave, the son of the late Harold Andrews, a prominent merchant at the place for many years.
After his graduation from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree he was appointed Magistrate and served at a number of places including Greenspond and Springdale. In recent years he has been associated with Arctic Fisheries at Dildo and at the time of his death he was the operator of a successful blueberry enterprise.
NOTE: Mr. Andrews is also mentioned in the Port de Grave news for 21 August 1969.

ANDREWS, Bernard
THE COMPASS, 21 August 1969
PORT DE GRAVE - The whole community of Port-de-Grave was shocked on Monday, August 11 when news was received of the sudden passing of one of its native sons in the person of Bernard Andrews. Twice during the past week he had attended services at his old home town of Port-de-Grave. He was in his 55th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Mae, daughter Betty and two sons Harold and John, one brother John. His funeral took place Tuesday from Barretts Funeral Home to the Anglican Cathedral and cemetery on Forest Road, St. John's. To his sorrowing relatives and friends, we offer sincere sympathy.

BROWN, Eliza
THE COMPASS, 04 September 1969
WINTERTON - The whole town of Winterton was shocked on August 18, when it was learned that Mrs. Samuel Brown had passes away suddenly at her home. Until this past winter when she suffered an attack of flu she had never had any case to consult a doctor in all her seventy years. Since then she has been in failing health but was doing her own housework and was looking forward to spending a few days with her sons and their families. She was stricken with a heart attack and passed away before medical help arrived. She was the former Eliza Evans, daughter of Elisha and Caroline Evans and leaves to mourn her husband Samuel, three sons John at Dunville, Herbert and Leonard at Corner Brook and one daughter Bernice, Mrs. Stellman Harris, London Ontario, seven grandchildren, one brother Caleb at Galt, Ontario, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Zink, Lunenburg, N.S., Beatrice, Mrs. Randell Walsh, East LeHave, Rose Bay, N.S. , and Elsie Mrs. Cecil Pelley, Corner Brook. The services at the home, church and graveside were conducted by Rev. Torraville. Her favourite hymns were sung in the church. The many floral tributes showed the esteem in which she was held. Interment was at the Anglican cemetery.

CLARKE, Eliza
THE COMPASS, 14 August 1969
BISHOP'S COVE - Passed peacefully away at her home Mrs. Eliza Clarke, in her 75th year. Although the deceased had been very sick for a long time, she was always cheerful and her courage and perseverance was hard to match, for as soon as she was feeling a little better she would occupy her place in the church, and visit her aged sister regularly.
She was a lifelong member of the C.E.W.A. and L.O.B.A., being one of the chartered members when it was formed here. She was a highly respected citizen and was very active in the community until ill health forced her to curtail her activities but she was always willing to help others.
She leaves tomourn three daughters, Mary, (Mrs. James Barrett) Bishop's Cove; Rachel (Mrs. Nath Drover) Spaniard's Bay; Gladys (Mrs. Bernard Gibbons) Hamilton, Ontario, two sons Isaac at Shearstown, and Josiah, with whom she resided. Two sisters, Sarah (Mrs. Wm. D. Smith) Bishop's Cove, Lydia (Mrs. Nathan Barrett) St. John's and one brother John E. Smith, Bishop's Cove, as well as a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from her late residence to St. John's Anglican Church and cemetery. Rev. F. R. Rowsell conducted the burial service. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved.

COOPER, Nelson
THE COMPASS, 14 August 1969
LOWER ISLAND COVE - The community of Lower Island Cove was shocked on August 1 when the news was received that Nelson Cooper had passed away. Mr. Cooper went about his daily work when he was taken ill and died suddenly. The late Nelson Cooper was a well respected resident of this settlement and was well liked by all who knew him. Residents of Lower Island Cove express deepest sympathy to his bereaved sister and relatives at Lower Island Cove. The funeral took place from his late residence to the Salvation Army Citadel. The service was conducted by Capt. B. Reader. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery.

DAWE, Chesley
THE COMPASS, 14 August 1969
PORT DE GRAVE - Passed away at his home in Ship Cove, Chesley Dawe in his 72nd year. He had been stricken ill in November of last year and had been lovingly cared for by his sister until his death on Monday, August 4. "Uncle Ches" left home when a young man and spent most of his lifetime in the U.S.A. After the death of his wife (the former Rachel Petten) he came back home three years ago to spend his remaining years. His funeral took place from his home to St. Luke's Church and cemetery at Ship Cove. He leaves to mourn three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Dawe, of Ship Cove, Mrs. Stephen Mercer, Maine, U.S.A. and Alma with whom he resided, also a large circle of other relatives.

EDDY, Stephen
THE COMPASS, 28 August 1969
SIBLEY'S COVE, LEAD COVE - On the morning of August 2, Mr. Stephen Eddy, "Uncle Steve" as he was know to his many friends, age 91 years, passed to his eternal rest. The late Mr. Eddy was born at Sibley's Cove, son of John and Caroline Eddy on June 18, 1878. He married Elizabeth Austin of Brownsdale in the United Church at Cupids, Conception Bay on December 3, 1903.
He was a fisherman all of his life, spent many years actively engaged in the Labrador fishery, with several seasons to the ice floes and the remainder of his fishing voyages were spent on the waters of Trinity Bay and near Baccalieu.
Uncle Steve loved the out-of-doors life and spent many hours of his latter years walking around the community and visiting the homes of his many friends.
During the past weeks his visits became less frequent and to those close to him, there was reason for concern. Confined to his bed for less than two weeks, his death came as a shock to his many friends and relatives.
Uncle Steve was blessed with a pleasant and happy disposition, and was admired by all with whom he came in contact. This was evidenced by the great display of floral tributes as well as the many cards, letters, and messages received.
His funeral drew a large attendance and took place on August 4, from the United Church, Sibley's Cove for interment at the United Church cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. T. Moulton.
To his wife, Elizabeth, with whom he enjoyed 65 years of married life, his daughter Annie, Mrs. Ananias Button, Lead Cove, sons, Alexander, Wesley, Edward, James and George, with whom he resided, 32 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, sincere sympathy is extended. May the Almighty grant them the courage needed to sustain them in their loss.

EDDY, Stephen John
THE COMPASS, 07 August 1969
SIBLEY'S COVE - Sibley's Cove mourns the death of its oldest citizen, Stephen John Eddy passed away at 10:50 a.m. at his residence at the age of 91 years. He leaves to mourn his sad loss, his wife Elizabeth, one daughter, Annie, Mrs. Ananias Button, five sons, Edward, Alexander, James, Wesley, and George, with whom he resided.

GRANT, Bertha
THE COMPASS, 21 August 1969
NEW PERLICAN - Passed away August 14 after a long illness, Mrs. Bertha Grant in her 76 year. She leaves to mourn their sad loss, husband James, fours sons, Ralph at Toronto; William, Fred and George at home. One granddaughter Sylvia, Mrs. Carol Cole, and a large number of friends. The late Mrs. Grant was a member of the St. Augustine's A.W.A. all her life and was very active in the community until a number of years ago when she suffered a heart attack. Funeral took place from St. Augustine's Church August 16. Service by Rev. A. Torraville, interment in the Anglican Cemetery.

HEFFORD, John C.
THE COMPASS, 11 September 1969
NEW HARBOUR - The death occurred unexpectedly at Buchans, August 30, of John C. Hefford, age 63. The funeral was held at the United Church, New Harbour on Sept. 1st and conducted by Rev. J. Adams. Interment was in the U.C. Cemetery. He leaves to mourn, his wife, the former Belle Thorne, of New Harbour, one daughter, Marie at Buchans, two sons James at Buchans, and Lloyd at Grand Falls, two brothers, Boyd at Buchans, and Llewellyn at New Harbour, one sister Mrs. Bessie Smith at St. John's, and two grandchildren. Mr. Hefford worked for nearly forty years at Buchans and at the time of this passing was manager of supply for Buchans Mining Co. Only three weeks ago he had spent part of his vacation here in his native settlement. To the bereaved relatives, sincere sympathy is extended.

KELLY, Ellen
THE COMPASS, 04 September 1969
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed peacefully away on August 12 at her late residence at Riverhead, Mrs. Peter Kelly age 79 years. The late Mrs. Kelly was the former Ellen Dunn, daughter of the late John and Julian Dunn of Riverhead. She leaves to mourn her husband, Peter also four daughters; Margaret - Mrs. Joseph Reynolds, Marie - Mrs. Raymond Carney, Kay - Mrs. Kevin Reynolds and Eileen all at Riverhead, also two sisters Angela - Mrs. Richard Doran, Riverhead and Margaret - Mrs. William Sacrey of New Port, U.S.A., and one brother, Val Dunn at Riverhead, also eleven grandchildren. The funeral took place from her late residence to the church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment was at the R.C. cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Msgr. J. O'Brien.

LANE, Kenneth
THE COMPASS, 04 September 1969
MAKINSON'S - Funeral services for Cadet Lt. Kenneth Lane were held at All Hallows Church, North River August 21. Rev. Fr. Hogan officiated. The deceased, aged sixteen years was the son of Nicholas and Theresa Lane of Buchans. The young army cadet lost his life by drowning in a pond near Makinsons on August 19 within a few hours after arriving in the community from Buchans. Kenneth was a member of 2813 Army Cadet Corps, Buchans and had only returned home a few day previously from attending a six-week army cadet course at Camp Aldershot, Nova Scotia. He came to Makinsons, where his parents spent their holidays, to spend a few days with friends and relatives. The tragic incident cast a shadow of sadness over the community and surrounding area as was indicated by the large attendance at the funeral. The flad-draped casket was bourne to the church by uniformed army cadets from the corps at Bay Roberts and Spaniard's Bay. Attending the funeral also and in uniform was Capt. Harold Lawrence of the Upper Island Cove corps and former Commanding Officer of the Buchans corps. The Bay Roberts branch of the Canadian Legion undertook the funeral arrangements. Legion president Graham Bursey, Sgt. at Arms Michael J. Lawlor and a large representation of Legionaires from Bay Roberts to Georgetown attended in Legion uniform. The Legionaire bugler sounded the last post at the graveside as the legion president and Capt. Lawrence of the Cadet Services of Canada came to a solemn salute. Interment was in the R.C. cemetery at Makinsons. Mr. George Makinsons, former R.C.M.P. official and former M.H.A. for the district also attended the funeral. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents and relatives.

LEAR, Willis
THE COMPASS, 21 August 1969
PORT DE GRAVE - Passed away at the senior Citizen's Home, Clarke's Beach August 9, Willis Lear of Hibbs Cove in his 89th year. Uncle Willis was one of the first to move into the farmhouse and later into the new home at Clarke's Beach. His funeral which was largely attended took place on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Pentecostal Church, Port-de-Grave to the cemetery on the "Neck". Pastor Bursey of Clarke's Beach conducted the burial service. He leaves to mourn three step-sisters, Mrs. Dorcas Easton and Mae, Mrs. George Petten of the South Shore, C.B. and Mrs. Theresa Petten of Hibbs Cove, one brother Walter at Montreal and a number of nieces and nephews.

McCORMACK, Mary
THE COMPASS, 11 September 1969
COLLIERS - Passed peacefully away on August 15, Miss Mary McCormack of Harbour Grace in her 74th year. The late Miss McCormack was a former resident of Bristol's Hope. the daughter of the late Frances and Rebecca McCormack. She was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church, and practised the principles of christianity. She displayed this by her generousity towards others. She leaves to mourn, one brother Michael residing in the U.S.A. and a number of nephews. The funeral took place on Sunday, August 17, to the church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment was at the R.C. Cemetery. Msgr. J. O'Brien conducted the service.

MERCER, Lincoln
THE COMPASS, 21 August 1969
SPANIARD'S BAY - Passed peacefully away at the DVA Pavillion of the General Hospital, St. John's, on Sunday, August 10, Lincoln Mercer, 50, of Spaniard's Bay. Lincoln served in the Royal Navy for the whole of World War Two, after which he never had good health and spent much time in hospital. But the same courage that saw him face many difficulties during the war remained with him. He was never downhearted nor discouraged and always ha; a cheerful word for all; he was a man whom the community respected. He was a member of the old CEAA, of the LOA and the RBP, as well as member of Branch No. 9 of the Royal Canadian Legion. His funeral took place on Tuesday, August 12, from Young's Funeral Home to the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Spaniard's Bay, where the Office for the Burial of the Dead was read by the Rev. E Willis. The various organizations attended as did others to pay their last respects to a very fine man. To his wife Trixie, to his brothers Will, Nath and Nathen, and to his sisters Myrtle and Jean, sincere sympathy is offered.

PARSONS, Minnie
THE COMPASS, 21 August 1969
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness, at her late residence at Harbour Grace South, Mrs. Richard Parsons, aged 69 years. The late Mrs. Parsons, the former Minnie Sheppard, was a life-time resident of Harbour Grace South. She was well known and highly respected in the community. She leaves to mourn their sad loss, her husband also one brother, Graham at St. John's and five sisters; Elizabeth at Quebec, Cecilia, Mrs. Albert Welsh, Vancouver; Alice, Mrs. Dumas at Montreal; Maud, Mrs. Edward Skanes, St. John's; and Elsie, Mrs. J.H. Osbourne at Harbour Grace South. The funeral took place from her late residence to the United Church at Harbour Grace South. Interment was at the United Church cemetery, Harbour Grace. The funeral service was conducted by Mr. Frank Curtis, a student U.C. priest.

RALPH, Moses
THE COMPASS, 14 August 1969
PORT DE GRAVE - Passed away at the General Hospital, St. John's August 1, Moses Ralph of Port-de-Grave in his 81st year. "Uncle Mose", as he was familiarly known had been an inmate of the Senior Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach for 1½ years. He was stricken with a heart attack and was conveyed to hospital at St. John's. He failed to respond to treatment and passed away on Friday, August 1. Uncle Mose had a very friendly disposition and it was always a pleasure to visit him. Although not a church-goer the first thing that you saw upon entering his home was his Bible which he knew very well and tried to live by its teachings. His funeral took place on Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. from St. Luke's Church to the Anglican Cemetery on Bareneed Hills. In the absence of the clergyman who is on holiday Rev. S. Payne of Bay Roberts conducted the funeral service. Mr. Ralph leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Fannie Bishop of Hibbs Cove and a number of nephews and nieces. The L.O.L. of which he was a member, escorted his remains to their resting place. "Rest eternal grant unto him O Lord and may light perpetual shine upon him."

RYAN, Ann
THE COMPASS, 21 August 1969
MAKINSON'S - The funeral was held on Sunday, August 17 at St. Edward's Church, Brigus of Mrs. Ann Ryan, beloved wife of William Ryan, Goulds Road, who died suddenly on Friday, August 15. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

SNELGROVE, Mrs. Douglas
THE COMPASS, 04 September 1969
GRATE'S COVE - Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. Douglas Snelgrove at Botwood from relatives and friends at Grate's Cove, on the death of his wife who passed away at her home at Botwood on Sunday, August 17.

STEVENSON, Lorenzo
THE COMPASS, 25 September 1969
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed peacefully away at Harbour Grace on August 28, Mr. Lorenzo Stevenson in his 96th year. The late Mr. Stevenson was an active member of the Sons of England Society for 70 years. He spent 70 summers engaged in the cod-fishery at Chimney Tickle, Labrador and during the winter months of those years he worked in the Harbour Grace area. He was an ardent hockey fan and up to two months before his death he enjoyed chatting with his friends about the fishing industry.
He leaves to mourn two sons, George at Harbour Grace and Lorenzo at Corner Brook; also three daughters, Elizabeth, Mrs. Stirling Gosse at Galt, Ontario; Lillian, Mrs. George Nicholl, Carbonear, and Jennie, Mrs. John Soper with whom he resided; also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral took place to St. John's Anglican Church. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery. Rev. L.A. Ludlow conducted the service.
(NOTE: 'The Compass' correspondent incorrectly identified the name of the church as St. John's Anglican. It should be St. Paul's Anglican. Of the several churches in Harbour Grace there is no church named St. John's.)

THOMAS, Walter
THE COMPASS, 25 September 1969
BROWNSDALE - Brownsdale and its neighboring communities were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of one of their life-long friends Mr. Walter Thomas age 65 ½. Walter was born at Hant's Harbour the son of Joseph and Jane (Manuel) Thomas and moved at a very early age to reside at Whales Brook at Brownsdale, his mother's home town. He spent some years working with Skipper George Whiteley at his fish plant at Bonne Esperance, Strait of Bell Isle. He married Florence Cook, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Cook, St. John's, they moved to Whale's Brook to take up residence his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Abraham Manuel. Seven children were born to the happy family. In later years Mr. Thomas joined partnership with the fishing crews of Brownsdale. The funeral took place on Monday, August 11, to the United Church, Brownsdale after an impressive open-air service on the home grounds where a large group of relatives, friends and fraternal fellow members from New Melbourne to Lead Cove - Primary and Royal Black Preceptory, Lodges - had gathered there they proceeded to the church. Rev. T.P. Moulton conducted the service. Mrs. Allan Thorne was at the organ with the attendance of the choir. During the Committal Service the Brethren of both orders conducted ceremonies. Left to mourn their sad lost are his wife, daughters, Florence (Mrs. Llewellyn Matthews) Greta (Mrs. Otto Harris) both of Brownsdale; Emily (Mrs. Albert Bird) of Cartwright; Loretta (Mrs. Raymond Mercer) of St. John's, and a foster daughter Ruby (Mrs. John Johnson of Job's Cove; three sisters Maud (Mrs. Moses Riggs), Miss Nedora, both of Bay de Verde and Miss Sara who resided with the family at home; two brothers Pleman at Middle Bay, Labrador and Ezekiel of Toronto, twenty grandchildren and a long list of relations.

WHELAN, Annie
THE COMPASS, 13 November 1969
COLLIERS - The little community of Colliers was saddened on August 8th to hear of the passing of one of the oldest and best respected citizens, Mrs. Annie Whelan. She was in her 85th year.
Truly her long lifetime of kindly deeds, genial companionship and patient resignation was a continual preparation for the eternal day to which our faith bids us all to direct our lives. As we make prayerful commemoration for a devoted mother, companion and friend, we feel that her rest is indeed in the dwelling of the saints and that is indeed everlasting. Annie Whelan spent her later years confined to her home by lengthy and painful illness. During those last long days that test the human spirit so exactingly, she never failed to impress and edify us by her great spirit of faith, her unselfish concern for others, and her innate sweetness of disposition that endeared her to everybody. To the very last she was truly the centre of the home. She continued to enter into their interests and concerns. To their joys, she brought an infectious gaity (sic); to their problems, motherly concern; and to their ills, delicate sympathy, the consoling glance and the ever cheerful word. She was always so much one with her family that it is not possible to gauge the degree of loss or the pain of separation, which her passing entailed.
She is survived by four sons: Samuel in Philadelphia; Timothy in New Mexico, John and George in Colliers; one daughter, Annie, also in Colliers, two brothers, Norman Kelly in Brooklyn, New York; Bernard Kelly, Camden, N.J., fourteen grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Her husband predeceased her three years ago.
To her grieving family we offer heartfelt sympathy in a loss we all know. May the love we have shared for her in life follow her, so that our prayers may help to lead her.

WILTSHIRE, Heman
THE COMPASS, 04 September 1969
LOWER ISLAND COVE - Passed away at Brooklyn, N.Y., August 10, Heman Wiltsire in his 75th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Helen and brother Albert at Lower Island Cove. Mrs. Wiltshire extends thanks to those who sent cards.