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The Compass Obituaries
February 2005

The Compass is a community newspaper
for the Conception Bay North/Trinity Bay areas.
It is published weekly on Tuesday.

 

BAKER, Jerome - Of Carbonear, NL passed away peacefully at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, February 4, 2005. Mr. Baker was 44 years old. He was predeceased by his daughter Levine Baker and father Fred Baker. He leaves to mourn his loving family; wife Bride Verge, Carbonear; daughters: Mandy Baker (Eric Gallant), Fort St. John, BC, Patricia Baker (Gordon Forward), Carbonear; granddaughter Alyssa Gallant, Fort St. John, BC; stepson Landon Verge, Carbonear; mother Mary Baker, Carbonear; brothers: Wade Baker, Vincent Baker, and Chris Barrowcliffall of Toronto, ON; sisters: Cynthia (Paul) Coombs, Upper Island Cove and Judy Baker, Toronto, ON; eight nephews and nieces; and a large circle of relatives and friends. The Funeral mass took place Tuesday, February 8, 2005 from St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Slade's Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear.

DWYER, SusieAIma - Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Saturday, February 5, 2005, Susie Alma Dwyer of Gander, formerly of Harbour Grace, age 88 years. Predeceased by husband Edward "Ned"; son George and daughter Catherine "Kay". Left to mourn five daughters: Doris (Jim) Scharpegge and Ruth Dwyer (Dave), both of Gander, Jean (Doug) Buchanan, Lower Sackville, NS, Pat (Terry) Oake, Gander and Susan (Joe) Howell, Mount Pearl; five sons: Gordon (Joan), Brampton, ON, Ed (Cheryl), Gander, Jack (Linda), Gambo, Philip (Joanne), Bramalee, ON and Terry (Connie), Langley; BC; daughter-in-law Linda Dwyer, Hr. Grace; son-in-law Peter Sheppard, Hr. Grace; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers: Olsen (Doris) Noseworthy; St. John's and Jack (Betty) Nose- worthy, Mount Pearl; one sister Mildred Stone, Chamberlains; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Fr. F. J. Aylward conducted the funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 8 at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Riverhead, Harbour Grace. Interment took place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace. Donations in her memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic, St. John's. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Harbour Grace. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

FOWLER, Dominic - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear Hospital in the presence of his loving family, Dominic Fowler of Makinsons, age 89 years. Retired worker of the Dept. of Transportation, Bay Roberts Division. Dominic was predeceased by infant children: Dominic, George, Sarah and Bridget; grandsons: Gerald and Jerome; sons-in-law: Sam Bussey; Jim Lane and Ed Power. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 68 years Pearl; six sons: Dan (Livey), Jim (Mary), Tom (Sue), Frank (Bernice), Cyril (Tina), Len (Elaine); seven daughters: Kathleen Lane (Mose), Rowena Bussey; Audrey(Mike) Scott, Emmie (Doug) Smith; Madeline, Carmel (Kevin) Lane, Judy (Eric) Morgan; 39 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends, especially the residents and staff of Collingwood Downs at Clarke's Beach whom he considered his extended family. Rested at Moores Funeral Home, Clarke's Beach. Father Brian Colbert performed the funeral mass at All Hallows Parish, North River on Tuesday; February 8. Interment took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery Makinsons. Pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus, South River of which he was a member.
"To the world he was one person To us he was the world. A man among men."

GILLINGHAM, Freeman - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, February 3, 2005, Freeman Gillingham of Lower Island Cove, age 88 years. Left to mourn, wife Stella. Children: Kitty, Lower Island Cove, Maurene (Edward), Brampton, ON, Don White, Ontario, Elsie (Warren) Sparkes, Lower Island Cove and John Osmond; one granddaughter Heather (Garth); three great-grandchildren: Tanaiya, Aneesia and Treyvon; one sister Susie Fisher, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. Albert Layden conducted the funeral service on Saturday, February 5 at Bethal United Church and Cemetery, Lower Island Cove. Donations in his memory may be made to the Bethal United Church, Lower Island Cove. 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.

KELLY, Donna E. (Hiscock) - Passed away at Sudbury Regional Hospital, Laurentian Site, ON on Saturday, February 12, 2005 Donna E. (Hiscock) Kelly of Hamner, ON, formerly of Carbonear, age 56 years. Predeceased by parents: Josiah and Doris Hiscock. Leaving to mourn, husband Curtis; one sister Ruth (Douglas) Downey, St. John's; one brother Ross Hiscock (Sally), Hamilton, ON; parents-in-law: George W. and Lorraine Kelly, Curtis, Michigan, USA; sisters-in-law: Debbie (Roland) Morawski, Patricia Kelly and Brenda Kelly, all of Florida, USA; nieces: Nicole (Shane) Murphy, Paradise and Megan Morawski, Florida,- USA; nephews: Jeremy (Kelly) Downey, Paradise and Shane Morawski, Florida, USA; great-nieces: Claire Murphy and Chloe Downey; god-daughter Erin Letto, Labrador City and a number of other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service to take place on Tuesday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Coley's Point. As an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

RUSSELL, Eileen (nee Masters) - Formerly of Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay. Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family; on February 15, 2005, at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, Eileen Russell, aged 83 years. Predeceased by her husband Willis in 1983. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughters: Gail Snook (Edwin), Faye Clarke; son Wayne Russell; devoted sister Tillie Dicks; eight grandchildren: Melanie Tucker (Randy), Joanne Snook-Hann (Kerry), Jeff Snook (Andrea), Kristy, Susan and Peter Russell, Jonathan and Katie Clarke; three great grandchildren: Jake, Stephanie and Leigha Eileen; Also nieces and nephews and other relatives and special friends. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Hoyles Escasoni Complex and the Taylor family for their loving support. The funeral service took place on Thursday; February 17, 2005 from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Bay Roberts. Donations in her memory may be made to the Nfld Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.
"You live on in your stories and in our hearts. We will always remember you."

SHEPPARD, Catherine M. “Kay” - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, Catherine M. “Kay” Sheppard of Harbour Grace, age 46 years. Original owner of Kay's Restaurant, Hr. Grace. Predeceased by father Edward; brother George and mother-in-law Philomena. Left to mourn husband Peter; son Kearan; mother Susie Dwyer, Hr. Grace; five brothers: Gordon (Joan) Dwyer, Brampton, ON, Ed (Cheryl) Dwyer, Gander, Jack (Linda) Dwyer, Gambo, Phil (Joanne) Dwyer, Bramalee, ON and Terry (Connie) Dwyer, Langley, BC; five sisters: Doris (Jim) Scharpegge, Gander, Ruth (Dave) Dwyer, Gander, Jean (Doug) Buchanan, Lower Sackville, NS, Pat (Terry) Oake, Gander and Susan (Joe) Howell, Mount Pearl; father-in-law Bill (Yvonne) Sheppard, Hr. Grace; brothers- in-law: Paul (Penny) Sheppard, Chamberlains, George (Sandi) Sheppard, Paradise and Will Sheppard, Hr. Grace; sisters-in- law: Linda Dwyer, Evelyn (Jim) Pynn and Kathy (Ken) Tetford, all of Hr. Grace and Debby (Glenn) Vokey, Spaniard's Bay; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rev. Glenn Small conducted the funeral service on Friday, February 4 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hr. Grace. Incurment took place on Saturday, February 5 at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Hr. Grace. Donations in her memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, St. John's. funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Harbour Grace. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

SLADE, Isaac William - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday February 13, 2005, Isaac William Slade of Salmon Cove, age 73 years. Predeceased by sons: Noel Rodger and Perry; parents: Isaac and Leah; brothers: Albert and Arthur; sisters: Mary, Jennie and Alvina. Left to mourn, wife Mjna; two sons: Scott (Pearl) and Jamie (Valerie), both of Victoria; three daughters: Leah Budgell (Sean McGuire), Stonycreek, AB; Diane (James) Rogers, Carbonear and Kelly (Brent) Slade, Scarborough, ON; five grandsons: Jamie, Matthew, Mark, Justin and Riley; four granddaughters: Jennifer, Chrystal, Nicole and Morgan; two great-grandchildren: Taylor and Emily; one brother George (Rita) Slade; Salmon Cove; father-in-law George H. Peckham, Salmon Cove; brother-in-law Ambrose Slade, Carbonear; sister-in-law Phyllis Slade, Ochre Pit Cove; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rev. T. Wayne Blackwood conducted the funeral service on Wednesday February 16 at Riverside United Church and Cemetery, Salmon Cove. Donations in his memory may be made to the Riverside United Church, Salmon Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

SMITH, Mrs. Enid C. - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, February 24, 2005, Enid C. Smith of Bay Roberts, aged 92 years. Predeceased by her husband The Rev. Canon Thomas E. Smith; sisters: Victoria (Ray) Duffy, Marion Bradbury; Elsie (Clifford) Bond, Alice Williams and brother Marcus (Dorothy) Bradbury. Leaving to mourn, son Derek (Jean); daughters: Patricia (Mervin) Clarke, Elaine (Len) King, Marilyn (Roland) Dawe; brother-in-law Gordon Williams; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev'd Mark Janes conducted the funeral service at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Bay Roberts on Saturday, February 26, 2005. Interment was at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cemetery, Coley's Point. Funeral arrangements were by Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Pallbearers were Derek Smith, Michael King, Mervin Clarke, Tom Warren, Selwyn Warren, Jack Bannister, Honorary Pallbearers, Dr. Raymond Shandera and Allan Kelly.

SNOW, Mrs. Mabel (Chipman) - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, February 14, 2005, Mabel (Chipman) Snow, Callingwood Downs, formerly of Bay Roberts, age 91 years. Predeceased by husband Warren P; son James E.; sisters: Gladys and Blanche; brother Solomon and son-in-law Leo. Leaving to mourn, daughters: Elizabeth (Betty) (Eric ) Jerrett, Helen de Wit, Pauline (Joe) O'Brien; brother Chesley; sisters-in-law: Rev. Etta Snow and Joyce Chipman; six grandchildren: Dr. Carol Ann (Kent Stringer), Kenneth Jerrett, Lee Ann (Mike Dittrich), Jeffrey de Wit (Christine), Jason Green (Julia), Joel Green (Liz); four great grandchildren: Jacquelyn, Timothy, Nicholas Dittrich and Anson Green; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Revd James Min conducted the funeral service at Central United Church and Cemetery, Bay Roberts on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Funeral arrangements were by Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Pallbearers were Franklin Baggs, Glen Littlejohn, Ike Mercer, Ralph Greenland, Edward Russell and Duncan Snow.

ST. GEORGE, Mary C. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, February 6, 2005, Mary C. St. George of Heart's Desire, age 56 years. Predeceased by husband, James and sister Marie. Left to mourn, two brothers: Felix (Genevieve) St. George, Heart's Desire and Kevin Sr. (Tina) St. George, Edmonton, AB; one sister Theresa Ann (Alex) Legge, Heart's Desire; close friend Mary Hurley; Heart's Desire; a number of nephews and nieces as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Monsignor E. T. Bromley conducted the Inurnment on Tuesday; February 8 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery; Heart's Desire. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

VERGE, Florence E - of Carbonear, NL passed peacefully at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Mrs. Verge was 81 years old. She was predeceased by her son Heber Alexander; parents: Henry and EIizabeth Peddle and sister Annie. She leaves to mourn her loving family: daughter Annie (William) Baker, Carbonear; sons: Harrison (May) Verge, Harbour Grace, Clifford (Phyllis) Verge, Maine, USA; sisters: Alice Cumby; St. John's, Marian (Camille) Lemorcutte, On, Vida Swain, Marystown and Lillian (Henley) Crocker, Harbour Grace; brothers: Harry (Peggy) Peddle, Kitchener, ON, George (Milley) Peddle, Iowa, USA and Neville (Susan) Peddle, Maine, USA; a large circle of relatives and friends. The Funeral Service took place on Friday, February 4, 2005 from St. Paul's Anglican Church and Cemetery, Harbour Grace. Pall bearers: Her loving grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Slade's Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear.

WILCOX, Mildred - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Monday, February 7, 2005, Mildred Wilcox of Western Bay, age 86 years. Predeceased by husband Samuel. Left to mourn two daughters: Violet.(James) Jacobs, Ochre Pit Cove and Pearl (Wayne) McInnes, Ottawa, ON; three sons: Stan (Debbie), Lumsden, Wilson (Joan), Victoria and Leslie (Liz), Mount Steward, PEl; twelve grandchildren: Wayne, Gazy, Jeff; Suzanne, ISheryl, Jennifer, Trevor, Debbie, Cheryl, Jeff; Nicole, Wade, Scott, Kurt and Toby; thirteen great-grandchildren: Ryan, Lesley; Savannah, Danika, Brittany; Melanie, Vanessa, Shawn, Shane, Shanna, Bradley, Cameron and Stewart; sister- in-law Blanche Stockwood, Gull Island; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Rev. Roscoe Cole conducted the funeral service on Thursday, February 10 at McDowell United I Church, Western Bay. Interment took place in McDowell United Cemetery, Western Bay North. Donations in her memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation. 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.

 

 

Page contributed by Bob Vokey

Page Revised by Ivy F. Benoit (Wednesday February 20, 2013)

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