ANDREWS
THE COMPASS, 26 February 1970
LONG POND - Mr. Walter Andrews of Manuels received the sad news that his brother passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 12. Funeral service was held on Sunday, February 15 at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence at Kelligrews.

ANDREWS, John William
THE COMPASS, 19 February 1970
UPPER GULLIES - Passed away suddenly February 12, John William Andrews in his 56th year. Leaving to mourn his wife Dora (LeDrew); dear father of Flora, Violet and Alex, also 3 brothers, Cecil and Charles of St. John's, Walter of Manuels. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral took place February 15 from his late residence Kelligrews to St. Peter's Anglican Church, Upper Gullies.

BATTEN, Olive A.
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
COLEY'S POINT - Passed peacefully away at the Pentecostal home, Clarke's Beach on February 3, Olive A. Batten aged 69 years. Mrs. Batten, in her hours of pain, displayed a spirit which one must always admire. Her many friends remember her for her faith and courage which inspired all who visited her. Her kindness and love reached into the minds and hearts of a wide circle of friends and relatives. Although she suffered greatly for many years, she bore it to spare those she loved. Gloom or forboding never entered into her conversation. Death seemed to hold no peril for her, it seemed quite apparent that she had a faith that prepared her to meet it with the self same discipline that she had shown in life. The closing remarks of Rev. C. Stanford at her funeral service were quite fitting for sure a life. Taken from Tennyson:
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have cross'd the bar.
She is mourned by her husband Kenneth, son Roy, at Edmonton, two daughters, Ruth, Mrs. Winston Gosse at Toronto; Margaret, Mrs. Clinton Thurlow at New Jersey, two brothers David at Halifax and Jos at Detroit; two sisters, Vida, Mrs. John Smithson at Detroit, Meta, Mrs. Joseph Abbott at Toronto, three grandchildren besides many relatives and friends.

BATTEN, Olive A.
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
CLARKE'S BEACH - Passed peacefully away at the Pentecostal Senior Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach on February 3rd, Mrs. Olive A. Batten of Coley's Point in her 69th year. She leaves to mourn, husband Kenneth, one son Roy at Edmonton, Alberta; two daughters Ruth (Mrs. William Gosse) at Toronto; Margaret (Mrs. Clinton Thurlow) at New Jersey; also two sisters, Vida (Mrs. John Smithson) at Detroit; Meta (Mrs. Joseph Abbott) at Toronto; two brothers, David at Halifax; Jos at Detroit. Three grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral took place from the United Church, Coley's Point on Thursday, February 5th. Interment was at the Untied Church Cemetery.

DELANEY, James
THE COMPASS, 02 April 1970
NORTHERN BAY - Passed peacefully away at his son's home in Stephenville, James Delaney on February 22, at the age of 88 years. Left to mourn are his wife Ellen, three sons, James, Leo and Jerome living at Stephenville, also two brothers Patrick and Bernard also one sister Elizabeth (Mrs. Lawrence Oliver) living at Gull Island; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a large number of friends. The funeral service was held at the Roman Catholic Church at Northern Bay with Rev. Msgr. O'Brien, Northern Bay, Father Brophy, Carbonear, Msgr. Joseph O'Brien, Harbour Grace, and Father Kelly, Stephenville.

BOWERING, Mabel
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
COLEY'S POINT - The funeral of the late Mabel Bowering, St. John's, took place from the United Church, Coley's Point, on February 18, with interment in the United Church Cemetery.

CALLAHAN, Christine
THE COMPASS, 19 February 1970
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed away suddenly at Riverhead, Harbour Grace on February 1, Mrs. James Callahan of Riverhead aged 64 years. The late Mrs. Callahan the former Christine Quinlan of Bell Island. Her husband predeceased her a little more than one year ago. Left to mourn are one daughter Alice, Mrs. William Glavine of Riverhead with whom she resided, also three sons, James at Corner Brook; Benjamin at Toronto and Gerald at Riverhead, Harbour Grace, also two brothers, Harold at Holyrood and James at Bell Island and three sisters, Evelyn, Mrs. Stan Connors, Bell Island; Mary, Mrs. William McLean at Bishop's Falls and Lillian, Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick at Bell Island; also 5 grandchildren. The funeral took place from Pasha's Funeral Home, Harbour Grace to the church of the Immaculate Conception. The funeral service was conducted by Msgr. J. O'Brien. Interment was at the R.C. Cemetery.

CHAULK
THE COMPASS, 26 February 1970
LONG POND - Mr. Albert Chaulk, Principal of the Queen Elizabeth High School, Foxtrap, has received the sad news that his mother passed away.

COATES, Arthur
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
UPPER GULLIES - Passed away at the General Hospital, February 23, Arthur Coates of Upper Gullies, in his 59th year. Leaving to mourn his wife Florence (LeDrew), two sons, Bertram of Upper Gullies; and Donald at Kelligrews; one daughter Marilyn (Mrs. Robert Clarke) at Toronto; eight grandchildren; three brothers, William at Coley's Point, Reginald at St. John's and Winston at Upper Gullies; two sisters, Marjorie, Mrs. Rev. S. McKay Gardner, St. John, New Brunswick, Muriel, Mrs. Henry Dolomount, Port aux Basques. Funeral took place on Wednesday, February 25 from his residence to St. Peter's Church, Upper Gullies. The service was conducted by Rev. David Genge.

CONNORS, Elizabeth
THE COMPASS, 12 March 1970
LONG POND - The sad news was received here recently of the passing of a former Newfoundlander, Elizabeth Connors born at Kelligrews. Mrs. Connors passed away at Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ontario, on February 16. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Mrs. Charles Ratford) and Kay (Mrs. William Conway) with whom she resided; seven grandchildren, a step-mother, one sister and three brothers. Her funeral took place from the home of her step-mother (Mrs. Mary Craig) Bell Island to St. Michael's Church for Requiem Mass. She was laid to rest in the R.C. Cemetery.

DELANEY, James
THE COMPASS, 02 April 1970
NORTHERN BAY - Passed peacefully away at his son's home in Stephenville, James Delaney on February 22, at the age of 88 years. Left to mourn are his wife Ellen, three sons, James, Leo and Jerome living at Stephenville, also two brothers Patrick and Bernard also one sister Elizabeth (Mrs. Lawrence Oliver) living at Gull Island; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a large number of friends. The funeral service was held at the Roman Catholic Church at Northern Bay with Rev. Msgr. O'Brien, Northern Bay, Father Brophy, Carbonear, Msgr. Joseph O'Brien, Harbour Grace, and Father Kelly, Stephenville.

EBBS, Bridget Timmins
THE COMPASS, 19 March 1970
LONG POND - Passed away suddenly on February 27th at her late residence, Topsail, Bridget Timmins, wife of Walter Ebbs, leaving to mourn her husband, one daughter Trudy (Mrs. Edward Dillon) Summerside, P.E.I. two sons, Basil and John at Topsail; two sisters Mrs. Rose Lewis, Salmonier Road, and Mrs. W. Davidson, New Jersey; two brothers, William, Fort William, and Edward, Dorchester. Burial took place on March 2nd, from Holyrood Cemetery.

FRAMPTON, Beatrice
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
VICTORIA - Passed away at her son's home on Feb. 22, Mrs. Beatrice Frampton in her 78th year. Left to mourn were her four sons and two daughters: Mr. Bill Frampton at Markland; Mr. Marcus Frampton at Victoria; Mr. Samuel Frampton at Victoria; Mrs. John Smith at St. John's;Mr. Clarence Frampton at Deer Lake; 39 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, also one brother, Mr. Clarence Wiseman at New Brunswick. Burial took place on February 24 from Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear, to the United Church cemetery.

HAWCO, Richard
THE COMPASS, 26 February 1970
BRIGUS - Relatives and friends of Richard Hawco, received news of his death, which occurred in hospital at New York City, on February 11. Mr. Hawco was 70 years of age,. He was married to May Flynn, of this town. Mr. Hawco was formerly of Chapel's Cove, but has been residing in New York since the age of 14. Interment was at New York City. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife, one brother at Chapel's Cove and two sisters, from relatives and friends at Brigus.

HOLMES, James
THE COMPASS, 19 February 1970
SHEARSTOWN - On February 3, death came to James Holmes of Shearstown. It was not unexpected for the late Mr. Holmes had been ill for a number of years. During his lengthy illness he had been confined to his bed for long periods of time. He was 63 years of age.
In a way, the passing of James Holmes marked the end of an era in this community for in the past he was an outstanding community leader, the man who was looked up to as one of the pillars of our community, a business leader, a leader in educational matters, a leader in politics, a leader in the Christina laity, and a man who did a multitude of 'good turns' for the people of this area.
He had been in business in this community for more than forty years, having opened his first grocery store on Oct. 1, 1925. For eighteen years he served as Chairman of the Anglican School Board for Shearstown and Butlerville; he was for many years Chairman of the Local Roads Board. During pre-Confederation days he was elected as Vice-President of the Confederate Association, and as an individual in that capacity made an invaluable contribution to the Confederation cause, not only in Shearstown but throughout Conception Bay. He was a Past-Master of the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 81 Shearstown. In addition he had been Post Master in this community for the past two decades.
As a person "Jim" as he was known to his friends was a quiet modest man, but one of burning energy and ethusiasm (sic) for getting things done. Though this death was unexpected, it came as a surprise to many; for the realization that James Holmes had passed into oblivion was not easy to accept.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Nora, one son Bruce, two daughters, Ruby, Mrs. Charles Poirier, Montreal; Lillian, Mrs. William Bradbury, Shearstown, three sisters and one brother and seven grandchildren as well as a large number of distant relatives, friends and acquaintances. The funeral took place from Baggs' Funeral Home, Bay Roberts on Thursday, February 5, 1970. Members of the Loyal Orange Lodge attended as a body. The Burial Service at St. Mark's Anglican Church was conducted by the rector, the Rev. S.S. Payne, B.A., B.D. Interment was in the family plot.

KENNEDY, Elizabeth Emma
THE COMPASS, 26 February 1970
PORT DE GRAVE - Passed away at the home of her daughter on Feb. 13, Mrs. Fred Porter (of Long Pond) Elizabeth Emma Kennedy of Hibbs Cove in her 80th year. She had been quite active up to the time of her death and passed away in her sleep. Her funeral took place from the Pentecostal Church, Ship Cove, on Sunday Feb. 15 to the Cemetery "On the Neck". Pastor Roy Langdon conducted the burial service, assisted by Pastor Windsor (a friend of the family) and Pastor Thomas of Long Pond. She leaves to mourn four daughters Elsie, (Mrs. Fred Porter of Long Pond), Jane, (Mrs. Archie Maclean of Scarborough) Doris, (Mrs, Pastor R. Pelley) of Grand Falls; three sons, Jim, Clayton and Golden all of Hibbs Cove and a large number of grandchildren.

KING, J.
THE COMPASS, 05 February 1970
LONG POND - Mrs. Cyril Porter received the sad news of the death of her brother, Mr. J. King, Bond Street, St. John's. Mr. King was confined to hospital for 12 years.

McCORMICK, Alice
THE COMPASS, 19 February 1970
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital, St. John's, on February 4, Mrs. Alice McCormick age 61 years. Previous to her marriage she was the former Alice Farrell of Harbour Grace. Following her marriage to the late Thomas McCormich (sic), she resided at Bristol's Hope until a few years ago when she took up residence at St. John's. Left to mourn are three sons John at Mount Pearl and Patrick and Michael at St. John's; also one brother John at Harbour Grace and one sister Mary, Mrs. Michael Murphy at Carbonear also 3 grandchildren. The funeral took place from Pasha's Funeral Home, Harbour Grace to the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The service was conducted by Msgr. J. O'Brien. Interment was at the R.C. Cemetery.

NOFTLE, Wilfred
THE COMPASS, 12 March 1970
BLACKHEAD - Passed away suddenly at his home in Broad Cove North, February 24, Wilfred Noftle in his 68th year. Leaving to mourn one son Herbert and a large circle of friends. Funeral took place Thursday, February 26, with Rev S. F. Bown officiating.

NOSEWORTHY, Richard
THE COMPASS, 19 February 1970
SPANIARD'S BAY - There passed away on February 3, Richard Noseworthy at the age of sixty. Although incapacitated for the past four years, his death was unexpected and came as a shock to his family. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mary, five sons, Victor, Walter, Lloyd and Gordon in Toronto, Mark at home, four daughters, Phyllis, Mrs. George LeDrew and Daphne in Toronto; Margaret, Mrs. Gordon Brushett, St. John's; Winnie, Mrs. David Whalen at home; twenty-four grandchildren, one step-brother, Andrew Noseworthy, Bay Roberts; three step-sisters, Isabel in Hamilton, Ont.; Mrs. Winnie Smith, Bishop's Cove, and Mrs. Catherine Neil at Harbour Grace, also his mother-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Yetman who resides here. The funeral took place on February 5 from Young's Funeral Home to Holy Redeemer Church. Interment was in the West End Cemetery.

PIERCEY, James
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
NEW PERLICAN - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Hospital on February 23, after a short illness, Mr. James Piercey of New Perlican in his 67th year. Leaving to mourn their sad loss are his wife Irene, three sons, Wilfred at Toronto, Charles at Halifax and Jacob in Swift Current, Sask., two daughters, Wilma, Mrs. Claire Hummel of Halifax and Emma, Mrs. Charles Harris residing at St. John's, eight grandchildren and three brothers, Arthur in Scotland, Mark at Gander, and Leander at home, one sister Elizabeth, Mrs. Edward Burry of Gander. Mr. Piercey was well known by everyone and worked all his life as a carpenter until last year when he retired, but he still did jobs around the community. The Funeral took place on Feb. 26 from St. Augustine's Church with interment in the Anglican Cemetery.

ROSE, Lily May
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
SALMON COVE - Passed away at Salmon Cove on Feb. 19, Mrs. Lily May Rose in her 59th year. Left to mourn are four sons, John and Oliver at Toronto, Herman who is teaching at Bishops Falls and Linde at home; two daughters Lily May (Mrs. Herbert King) and Gladys who is residing at home; also two brothers-in-law, Mr. James Rose at Salmon Cove and Mr. Thomas Rose at St. John's. Her husband predeceased her six months ago. She was a faithful member of the L.O.B.A. Through illness she was unable to attend her meetings. The funeral service was held on Feb. 21 at the United Church, Salmon Cove, by the minister of the charge, with the L.O.B.A. in attendance. The hymn was sung by the members of the lodge "Will the circle be unbroken, by and by." The burial was at the United Church Cemetery in Salmon Cove.

SELLARS, William
THE COMPASS, 19 March 1970
WESTERN BAY - Passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 22 at Carbonear Red Cross Hospital Mr. William Sellars, The late Mr. Sellars was served five years in the navy. Left to mourn are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sellars, three sisters Mrs. Eddie Vawn, Mrs. Harold Stanford and Mrs. Leonard Walsh, one brother, Mr. Everett Sellars and many relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted by Rev. S. F. Brown on Tuesday, February 24.

SEYMOUR, Carol Ann
THE COMPASS, 26 February 1970
SHEARSTOWN - The communities of Butlerville and Shearstown were saddened on Thursday, February 12, when Carol Ann, darling child of George and Sadie Seymour passed away at the General Hospital. She was 16 years of age.
Her death came rather suddenly, caused by pneumonia and chronic congestion.
Carol Ann was a friendly little girl, who was known to all around. She was well liked, and will be missed, especially by the other little girls who were her loyal and devoted friends.
During the course of a funeral eulogy, Rev. S.S. Payne said that as a child of God she had never lost her innocence. She lived a brief life of trust, kindness, honesty and friendliness and knew nothing of the iniquity and sin of this world.
She leaves to mourn her father and mother, four brothers, two sisters, nephews and nieces, as well as a large number of friends and distant relatives. The funeral which was largely attended, took place on Saturday, February 14 to St. Mark's Church and Cemetery. Rev. S.S. Payne conducted the service.

SMALLWOOD, Frederick
THE COMPASS, 05 March 1970
LONG POND - Passed peacefully away at his late residence at Manuels, C.B., Frederick Smallwood, in his 78th year. He leaves to mourn two daughters, Helen (Mrs. William Kiley) and Mrs. Rev. Gibbons, also five grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 23.

SQUIRES, Simeon
THE COMPASS, 12 February 1970
OLD PERLICAN - Passed peacefully away at Old Perlican after a long illness, Mr. Simeon Squires in his 78th year. Left to mourn two daughters, Clara at St. John's; Annie at Job's Cove; five sons, Charl (whom he lived with); Allan, Baxter, Cyril and William and a number of grandchildren; one sister in the United States (Susie) and one brother at Old Perlican (Moses). His funeral took place from his home to the United Church. The Rev. F. Hickman officiated.

THORNE, Evelyn
THE COMPASS, 26 February 1970
DILDO - Mrs. Evelyn Thorne passed away Feb. 19. She was buried Feb. 21 with Capt. Goulding officiating. Interment was in the S.A. Cemetery.

WARREN, Phoebe
THE COMPASS, 19 February 1970
UPPER ISLAND COVE - Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Howard Mercer on the death of her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Warren, which occurred recently on Bell Island.