ANTLE, Mary Ann
THE COMPASS, 03 July 1969
CARBONEAR - Passed away at the Carbonear Community Hospital, June 19, Mary Ann Antle of Victoria, age 74 years. She was a highly respected citizen and christian in her church. Left to mourn are two brothers, Clarence and Charles Antle of Victoria. James Clarke of Glace Bay, N.S. is also a brother. Mrs. Dianna Pye, Mrs. Jacob Curnew, Mrs. Elizabeth Penney are sisters of the deceased, also Mrs. Henry Parsons, Markland and Mrs. William Moores of Carbonear. Thirty grandchildren also mourned. Wreaths and flowers were given and flowers from the Pentecostal Assembly of Victoria. Interment was at the Pentecostal Cemetery with Pastors Dally, Grimes and Preddle conducting. Nine daughters mourned the loss of a dear mother, Mrs. H. Howell, Carbonear, Mrs. Gordon Butt, Victoria, Mrs. O. Antle, Mrs. Blake of Victoria, Mrs. L Burns, Stephenville, Mrs. M. Mulley, St. John's and Mrs. O. Murray of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.

BARRETT, Noah
THE COMPASS, 19 June 1969
SPANIARD'S BAY - A well known citizen of this community Noah Barrett passed away suddenly June 2 at the age of 64. He was employed with the firm of Mark Gosse and sons for over 50 years. He leaves to mourn his wife, Ethel, a sister Rose, Mrs. Samuel Roberts, a nephew and four nieces. His funeral took place June 4 from his late residence to Holy Redeemer Church. Members of the L. O. L. and R. B. P. attended his funeral in a body. He was a life long member of these organizations. Burial was in the West End Cemetery.

CLARKE, George
THE COMPASS, 19 June 1969
CLARKE'S BEACH - Passed away suddenly at his home in Clarke's Beach on Sunday morning, June 1, George Clarke in his 69th year. He leaves to mourn his wife May, two sons, Raymond and Harold at Clarke's Beach, daughter June, (Mrs. William Mugford) at Toronto, and daughter-in-law Evelyn (Mrs. Harold Clarke), also one brother Robert and one sister Annie (Mrs. H. Trickett) and nine grandchildren. Funeral took place June 4, from Moores' Funeral Parlour, to the Anglican Church, South River. The service was conducted by Rev. Canon Martin. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.

COISH, Frank
THE COMPASS, 05 June 1969
BAY DE VERDE - Frank Coish was born at Bay de Verde and was the son of the late Thomas and Florence Coish but went to the United States some 22 years ago where he found employment at New Bedford. Being the son of a fisherman, he continued his inherited occupation and was employed on board the U.S. fishing vessel "Mino" which operated from the Hathaway-Braley wharf at New Bedford.
Prior to his disappearance, Coish left home as usual to join his ship but because of bad weather his skipper delayed sailing and advised his crew to return home until the weather improved. The next day the skipper telephoned Coish's home to advise him that he was about to sail, but his wife Anna, was surprised to learn that her husband had not gone out to sea. It was at this point that Coish's disappearance was discovered and police were notified.
However, police took no action since it was thought that the man might have sailed on board another vessel. A check was made but it was learned that Coish was not on board any of the other vessels.
Captain Albert Hillier, instructor of the Vocational High School Fishermen's Training Program, called for Bedford fishermen to aid in a harbour wide search. A Fairhaven scuba-diving Club known as the "Whalers" searched the harbour but found no trace of the missing man. The missing fisherman was last seen when he went to his ship and volunteered to douse the lights and snug the vessel down for the night. Some 27 days later Coish's body was found floating in the harbour of New Bedford by Robert Phaneuf of another vessel. Medical Examiner Dr. Stanley Koczera attributed death to accidental drowning.
A fund for his widow, Mrs. Anna (McLeavy, formerly of Scotland) Coish, began and a rope braided lamp in the shape of an anchor, made by Captain Albert Hillier, was offered at a banquet of the United Fishermen's Wives organization and the amount of $155.00 was given Mrs. Coish. The deceased was 52 and in addition to his widow, is survived by three sons Thomas, John, and Jan, a daughter Lori Ann, all of New Bedford and two brothers Mark and Clarence and two sisters Mrs. Rossitor Blundon and Mrs. Albert Blundon of Bay de Verde.

DROVER, John
THE COMPASS, 10 July 1969
WHITBOURNE - On the evening of June 7, there passed away at Markland Hospital a well known and respected citizen in the person of John Drover at the age of 75. During his early years, he worked at the Bell Island Mines. Later he went to work with the Reid Newfoundland Company and worked as train fireman on the Bay de Verde, Placentia and Heart's Content branches. Later he worked as carpenter at Argentia and for twenty years before his retirement he worked with the Department of Natural Resources. John, as he was familiarly known was a very active member of the community. He was a member of the different branches of the Loyal Orange Association and the Royal Black Preceptory. He was a pastmaster of Whitbourne, L.O.A., Alexander Royal Scarlet and Lloyd George R.B.P. and a past grand lodge officer. He was a devoted churchman and served as church warden for a number of years. He was a chartered member of the C.E.A.A.
He leaves to mourn his wife Mary; two daughters, Frances (Mrs. Leander Barrett, Whitbourne; Elaine (Mrs. Rudy Larocque), Scarborough, Ontario; three sons, Godfrey and Ron at home and Gerald with the R.C.A.F. in Germany; one brother William, residing in St. John's; two sisters, Sadie (Mrs. Joseph Clarke); Eva (Mrs. Samuel Jones both of Whitbourne; twenty-two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The funeral which was attended by members of the fraternal organizations and others, took place Monday, June 9 from Barrett's Funeral home to St. John Baptist Anglican Church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. White. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery Whitbourne.

GARLAND, Samuel
THE COMPASS,, 19 June 1969
LOWER ISLAND COVE - Passed away at the Cottage Hospital, Old Perlican, June 4, after a long illness, Samuel Garland of Caplin Cove. Left to mourn are his loving wife Ethel, one son George, also four grandchildren, three sisters; Margrett at home, Lizzie at Montreal and Janet at Cambridge U.S.A., a large circle of relatives and friends. Burial took place at the United Church, Caplin Cove. Rev. Bailey officiated.

GOLWAY, Bernard
THE COMPASS, 31 July 1969
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed away suddenly on June 25 at Riverhead, Harbour Grace, Bernard Golway age 49 years. Mr. Golway was a lifetime resident of Riverhead. He was an employee at the Harbour Grace Fisheries and worked up to the day of his death. He leaves to mourn his mother, Mrs. Nora Golway; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mercer and Bridget, Mrs. William Golway; also four brothers, Thomas, John, Leo and James, all at Riverhead. The funeral took place from his late residence to St. Joseph's Church, Riverhead. Interment was at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. The burial service was conducted by Msgr. J. O'Brien and Father A. Antle.

MALONEY, James J.
THE COMPASS, 10 July 1969
HOLYROOD - James J. Maloney, born January 26, 1889, son of the late William and Ann (Quinlan) Maloney died at his home in Holyrood June 20, 1969 after a lingering illness. Mr. Maloney was a telegraph operator and station agent for years working at Whitbourne, the Quarry and Holyrood, also as agent for many firms. After that he worked with the U.S. forces at Pepperell, Gander and Argentia; the Cold Storage in Holyrood; on the highroads; took an active part in all elections and in later years served as Justice of the Peace.
Mr. Maloney is survived by two daughters and four sons; Walter of Holyrood; William and Genevieve at Gander; Peter and Richard at St. John's and Margaret (Walsh) in Kelligrews; two sisters Estelle, (Mrs. David Lee) at Boston, Mrs. Elizabeth Carroll at St. John's; one brother Patrick at Grand Falls; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his wife Minnie (Petipas), three sons and five daughters. Interment was at Holyrood, June 22, 1969.

MERCER, William
THE COMPASS, 19 June 1969
GRATE'S COVE - Passed peacefully away at his home on June 6 William Mercer Sr. In his 81st year. Leaving to mourn are his wife, Ethel; five daughters Elizabeth (Mrs. Llewellyn Lynch); Mary, (Mrs. George Crane); Julie (Mrs. George Sharpe) of Upper Island Cove; Audrey (Mrs. Gerald Smith), Bishop's Cove; and Enid (Mrs. Frank Mercer), Bay Roberts, and four sons, Graham, Harold, William Jr. and Arthur, all at home, forty-seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. The funeral service took place on June 8. The services in the church and at the graveside were conducted by Rev. F.R. Rowsell. Deepest sympathy is extended to the Mercer family.
(Transcriber's note: his death and burial took place at Upper Island Cove and not at Grate's Cove)

NOEL, Sarah Jane
THE COMPASS, 17 July 1969
FRESHWATER - Passed suddenly away at her home in Freshwater, Mrs. Sarah Jane Noel, age 75. Funeral took place on June 27, from Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear to Freshwater Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. T.R. Mills. The deceased was a member of the L.O.B.A., the sisters of which paid their last respects in the usual way, performed by worthy mistress, Mrs. Wilfred Hiscock, assisted by chaplain, Mrs. Ben Butt.

PARSONS, Howard Blair
THE COMPASS, 31 July 1969
SHEARSTOWN - Passed peacefully away at Shearstown June 24, Howard Blair Parsons, age two years, 3 months, youngest son of Joyce and Roy Parsons, Shearstown. He leaves to mourn his parents, three sisters, Donna, Gail, Yvette, two brothers, Gene and Glenn. Funeral was held at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Shearstown. Rev. S.S. Payne conducted the service.
He was only a little white rose.
A sweet little flower from birth.
God took him home to heaven.
Before he was soiled on earth.

PORTER, Edith
THE COMPASS, 10 July 1969
HANT'S HARBOUR - News was received here on June 25 of the passing of a former resident of this place in the person of Mrs. Bill Porter (nee Edith Janes) of Canning, Nova Scotia, in her 51st year. Although she had been sick for some time, death came sooner than expected. She leaves to mourn beside her husband, her father Mr. Hiram Janes, four sisters, Ethel at Halifax, Olive, (Mrs. Ronald Hetrick) at Omaha, U.S.A., Effie (Mrs. Otto Bridger) Notre Dame Bay; Isabel, (Mrs. Allan Green), Hants Harbour and three brothers, Chesley and Harold at Hants Harbour, and Pastor Eric Janes at Channel, Port aux Basques, also a large circle of friends. Interment was at Nova Scotia.

RODGERS, Florence
THE COMPASS, 12 June 1969
BURNT HEAD - Passed away suddenly at Old Perlican Cottage Hospital, June 6, Florence, aged 43 years, beloved wife of Charles Rodgers. Leaving to mourn their sad loss besides her husband, five daughters, Frances (Mrs. Melvin Milley) Burnt Point; Dora, (Mrs. Albert King) Victoria; Peggy, Glenys and baby at home. Six sons, Junior, Roy, Paul, William, Elliot and Raymond at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Atwood Pretty, grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 8 from the United Church and conducted by Rev. E.G. Bailey.

RODGERS, Mary Elizabeth
THE COMPASS, 10 July 1969
OLD PERLICAN - Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital June 30 Mary Elizabeth Rodgers aged 84 years. Leaving to mourn four sons and one daughter: Frank David, Raymond, and Elizah with whom she resided, Stanley at Hants Harbour, Valetta at Upper Gullies 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Interment was at the Gospel Hall Cemetery.

RUFFERNER, Ricky
THE COMPASS, 19 June 1969
The many relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rufferner (Mrs. Rufferner, is the former Ruby Peddle of Noad Street, Harbour Grace) learned with sad regret of the passing of their son, Ricky age 9 years at Morris Lane, New Jersey, U.S.A. Ricky who had been ill for a year and a half, passed away at Memorial Hospital, New Jersey. He was a Grade 3 student at Alexander Hamilton school in that town. He leaves to mourn their sad loss, his parents and one brother Robert Lee, one sister, Diane Lorraine, as well as his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rufferner at New York nd Mr. and Mrs. William Peddle, Noad Street, Harbour Grace, also one great-grandmother, Mrs. Cecil Peddle, Bear's Cove, Harbour Grace. The funeral service took place at St. Paul's Church, Morris Place, New Jersey. Interment was at Arazona, Ricky's birthplace. To the family deepest sympathy is extended.

SMITH, Maggie
THE COMPASS, 19 June 1969
NEW PERLICAN - Passed peacefully away at New Perlican June 9, after a short illness, Mrs. Maggie Smith in her 75th year. She leaves to mourn her sad loss, her husband Walter, one son John, with the Canadian Army at Calgary. One daughter Eileen, Mrs. Charles Grant at St. John's. One brother Joseph George at Baie Verte. Six grandchildren and a large number of friends. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Anglican Women's Association and a member of the Ladies Council SUF. Funeral took place June 11 from St. Augustine's Church. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Torraville. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery.

THOMAS, Mildred May
THE COMPASS, 17 July 1969
Passed away suddenly on June 7 at the age of 47 years, Mrs. Lloyd Thomas of Harbour Grace, formerly Mildred May Hollett of Adam's Cove. Mrs. Thomas was well known in the community and particularly noted for her pleasing personality and her generosity to less fortunate people. She leaves to mourn their sad loss her husband and one son Donald, also two sisters Evelyn, Mrs. Clarence Janes and Mergretta, Mrs. Chester Power of St. John's; also two brothers Kenneth and Frank at Adam's Cove. One son, Jimmy predeceased her. The funeral took place from her late residence, Bennett's Lane to the United Church, Harbour Grace. Interment was at the United Church cemetery, Blackhead. The burial service was conducted by Reverends Hobbs and Bawn.

WILCOX, William S "Billy"
THE COMPASS, 03 July 1969
BRIGUS - It was with sincere regret, that his many friends and relatives, learned of the passing at his home at St. John's of William S. (Billy) Wilcox in his 70th year. Mr. Wilcox was born at Brigus, the son of the late Captain Samuel and Lucy Wilcox. Although descended from a sea-faring family he chose to work on land and was a faithful and trusted employee of the Canadian National Railways. He leaves to mourn his wife, three brothers, Arch at Hartford, U.S.A. Charles, at Montreal; Allan at Buchans, and one sister Ethel, U.S.A. The funeral took place from the United Church, Brigus on June 25, with members of the Masonic Order in attendance. Deepest sympathy is extended to the sorrowing relatives and friends.