ANDREWS, Baby
THE COMPASS, 03 April 1969
CUPIDS - Sympathy is extended to Mr. & Mrs. Roland Andrews, Burnt Head, Cupids, on the death of their infant daughter. The child was born at the Grace General Hospital Sunday, March 23. Interment at Port de Grave.

ANDREWS, Janet
THE COMPASS, 03 April 1969
HEART'S DELIGHT - Passed away suddenly at Gander, March 18, Mrs. Janet Andrews in her 80th year. Despite her handicap of blindness she was a very pleasant person and a devoted mother. The late Mrs. Andrews was a resident of Heart's Delight most of her life. She was a member of the A.W.A. and the Ladies Auxillary. Her husband predeceased her 19 years ago. She leaves to mourn her sad loss one son Mundon at Gander with whom she resided, one grand-daughter Hazel and daughter-in-law Mary. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Kenneth Harnum, Heart's Delight to St. Matthew's Anglican Church. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery. Burial serviced were conducted by Rev. W. T. Brown.

ANDREWS, Victor
THE COMPASS, 20 March 1969
PORT DE GRAVE - The whole community of Port de Grave was shocked recently when the body of Victor Andrews (a resident of this place) was found on a beach at Bareneed. Vic (as he was known) was reported missing about noon on Sunday. Search was immediately gotten underway and continued until 10:30 p.m. when darkness and fog forced them to quit for the night. The search was resumed again early Monday morning and about 7:30 a.m. George Bishop and William Petten of Hibbs Cove discovered his body on a beach at Bareneed, about four miles from his home. After and autopsy had been performed his body was taken back home for burial. His funeral which was very largely attended took place at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday March 12th from St. Luke's Anglican Church Port de Grave to the cemetery on the Hills. The L.O.A. of which he was a member escorted his remains to their last resting place. he leaves to mourn his wife Hattie, four daughters Maude, (Mrs. Gerald Pincent) of the Goulds, St. John's, Daisy, (Mrs. Gerald Williams) of Labrador City, Mary, of Toronto and Joyce at home. Two sons Roy, at St. John's, and Victor at home, four brothers, David, Charles and Sam at Port de Grave and Roy at Coley's Point, three sisters Annie and Mary at Cupids and Lizzie at Toronto, also seven grandchildren. Deepest sympathy is extended.

BURT, Alfred John
THE COMPASS, 03 April 1969
OLD PERLICAN - Passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on March 20, Mr. Alfred John Burt of Old Perlican. He was brought home from St. John's by Motor Hearse and was placed in the United Church. Rev. T. C. Rodgers performed the burial service. Interment was at United Church cemetery. The L.O.A. attended the funeral service. He was a long time member. Left to mourn are his wife Eliza, three daughters Annie, Mrs. Calvin Miller, St. John's, Gladys, St. John's and Lenora, Student Nurse at the General Hospital, St. John's. Two sons Harry, St. John's, and Albert at Old Perlican with whom she resided. One sister Elsie, Mrs. Edward Button, Old Perlican, five grandchildren and great many friends. We all wish to extend deepest sympathy to the breaved family.

BUZZELL, Ethel
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
HANT'S HARBOUR - News was received here recently of the death of a former resident of this place, Mrs. Harold Buzzell, the former (Ethel Strickland) of Sangerville Maine, U.S.A. Mrs. Buzzell was sick only about a week. She leaves to mourn 2 sons, one sister, (Mrs. Fred Loder) Cambridge, U.S.A., and one brother, Mr. John Strickland, Hant's Harbour, her husband predeceased her a little over a year ago.

BYRNE, James
THE COMPASS, 10 April 1969
BELL ISLAND - Another senior citizen in the person of James Byrne, passed away on Monday March 31 at the Dr. Walter Templeman Memorial Hospital here. He was in his seventy-fifth year. The late James Byrne, previous to a forced retirement eleven years ago, due to illness worked as a miner in the Wabana Mines. He leaves to mourn his wife, four daughters: Ann, Mary, Babe and Jenny, also three sons: Edward, Gerald and John. All members of the family were here for the funeral. Following Burial Mass in St. Michael's Church at 11:00 Wednesday April 2, he was laid to rest in the R. C. Cemetery, Beach Hill.

CAKE, Hazel
THE COMPASS, 24 April 1969
BRIGUS - Relatives and friends in Brigus and St. John's of Mrs. Hazel Cake, Montreal will be sorry to learn of her leath in hospital at Montreal on March 27. Mrs. Cake was the former Hazel Gushue, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ellen Gushue of this town. She was 73 years of age. Mrs. Cake is survived by her husband, Thomas, (formerly of St. John's (four sons, and three daughters); two brothers, Thomas Gushue and George Gushue of Buffalo, New York, also a number of neices and nephews at St. John's and a nephew Bart Gushue, Brigus. Funeral took place at Montreal, March 29. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved.

COOMBS, Gus
THE COMPASS, 13 March 1969
BELL ISLAND - The community was saddened with the news that Gus Coombs of Quigley's Line had passed away on the Canadian mainland. The late Mr. Quigley left here a littlt over a week ago to enter hospital in Montreal, for medical treatment and possible surgery. He had previously been to a Montreal rsopital for sugery. His body will be returned here for buial.

COVEYDUCK, Clayton
THE COMPASS, 13 March 1969
CLARKE'S BEACH - Deepest sympathy is extended to Graham Coveyduck of this town on the sudden passing of his brother Clayton at St. John's Monday March 3rd.

EDDY, William
THE COMPASS, 20 March 1969
CLARKE'S BEACH - Passed away suddenly on March 8 at his home, South River Mr. William Eddy in his 68th year. Leaving to mourn his wife Mildred, who we regret to say is hospitalized at St. John's at this time. Also three sons, George, at home, Roland and Everett, who are in the teaching profession and five grandchildren. The funeral took place from his home to All Saints Church, South River, Monday, March 10. The service was conducted by Canon Martin interment at the Anglican cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved families.

FROUDE, Martha
THE COMPASS, 08 May 1969
SIBLEY'S COVE, LEAD COVE - In the evening of March 31, 1969 at the General Hospital, St. John's, Mrs. Martha Froude age 55, passed to her eternal rest. The late, Mrs. Froude was born at Sibley's Cove, July 9, 1913, daughter of Stephen and Sarah Rodgers. She spent the early part of her life at this place until she moved to Old Perlican and married Arthur James Froude on February 20, 1941.
In 1947 she moved with her family to Sibley's Cove to take care of her aged parents. Her husband Arthur predecessed her on October 11, 1951.
She spent a very enjoyable and happy life until the time of her illness. To those close to her it was known that there was reason for concern. When death came it was a terrible shock to her family and friends. Martha was blessed with a pleasant disposition and was loved by all with whom she came into contact. This was evident by the great floral tributes as well as the many cards, letters and messages received.
Although for many weeks suffering more than any of us realized she bore it with great fortitude and the kind of patience with which most of us are not endowed. She always had a smile and words of encouragement for those around her. Her great belief in her religion was very real to her. She attended Church whenever she was physically able to do so. She joined the L.O.B.A. at Old Perlican and later became a member of Lady Elizabeth Lodge at Sibley's Cove and was on good standing up to the time of her death.
He funeral drew a large attendance and took place on Thursday, April 3, from the United Church, Sibley's Cove for interment at the United Church Cemetery. The Sisters of Lady Elizabeth and near by lodges attended in a body to pay their last respects to their beloved sister. The service was conducted by Rev. T. Moulton.
To her daughter, Nellie, Mrs. Gordon Peterson at Toronto, sons Harvey at Toronto, Alfred at home, three grand-children at Toronto, sisters, Jane, Mrs. Ralph Bursey, Ontario, Eva, Mrs. Reg Oliver, St. John's, Clara, Mrs. Alvon Squires at Sibley's Cove and brother James Rodgers at Keswick, Ontario, sincere sympathy is extended.
My the Almighty grant them the courage needed to sustain them in their great loss.

FILLIER, Chesley
THE COMPASS, 06 March 1969
Chesley Fillier, well-known Clarkes Beach businessman died at the age of 71. Born on December 4, 1897, Mr. Fillier joined the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (No. 2943) in 1914 and was wounded at Monchy. He subsequently was hospitalized in England for three years and in Newfoundland for one year. He started his business as a general merchant at Clarkes Beach in 1920. Mr. Fillier was a life-long member of the Loyal Orange Association and was a past Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Newfoundland, having served from July 1948 to July 1950. He was elected as Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Newfoundland served from July 1954 to July 1956. He was also a Past Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of British America. He was a member of the Masonic Order and an active member of the Clarkes Beach United Church. Mr. Fillier leaves to mourn his wife May, daughter Jean (Mrs. Eugene Gosse) of Spaniards Bay, son Chesley, who is attending Memorial University; one brother Raymond of Rochester, New York, and three grandchildren, Robin Daphne and Mark Gosse. He died Saturday, March 1 at the General Hospital in St. Johns.
FILLIER, Chesley
THE COMPASS, 13 March 1969
CLARKE'S BEACH - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, March 1st at the General Hospital, St. John's, Chesley Fillier age 71 years. Well known business man of this town. His remains were conveyed to his residence on Sunday at noon. Funeral took place to the United Church at 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4th. The church was filled to capacity. The service was conducted by Rev. Murley, Clarkes Beach, Rev. Wells of Brigus and Rev. Davis (a former minister of this town but row retired and residing at Shoal Harbour). The hymns "Forever With the Lord", "The Lord's My Shepherd", and "All the way my Saviour leads me", favourites of the deceased were sung. The 23rd Psalm was read responsively Rev. Wells read selected pasasges of Scripture and extended sympathy to the family on behalf of the United Church Conference and Avalon Presbytery and also paying tribute to the deceased. Rev. Davis also paid tribute knowing him as a personal friend. Rev. Murley delivered the address taking as his text passages from the 23rd and 37th Psalms verses 6, 11, and 12. He spoke in glowing terms of the service which the deceased had rendered the church, conference and presbytery. He was a life long membtr of the Loyal Orange Order and of the Royal Black Preceptory. Serving as Provincial Grand Master of the Orange Lodge of Newfoundland from July 1948 to July 1950, and Past Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Newfoundland from July 1954 to July 1956. He was also a member of the Masonic Order. He was a veteran of World War 1, having enlisted with the Newfoundland regiment in 1914. Members from each organization acted as pall bearers. Organist was Miss Muriel Williams. Funeral arrangements by Youngs Funeral Home, Spaniard's Bay. Interment at the United Church Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his wife May one daughter Jean (Mrs. Eugene Gosse), Spaniard's Bay. One son Chesley, attending Memorial University. One brother Raymond at Rochester, New York and three grandchildren Robin, Daphne, and Mark Gosse, Spaniard's Bay. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereavel family.
To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die.
Raymodn Filler of Rochester, New York arrived in town to attend the funeral of his brother Chesley Fillier, which took place Tuesday March 4th.

FOLEY, Frederick Joseph
FOLEY, Queena
FOLEY, Michael
THE COMPASS, 17 April 1969
COLLIERS - Also involved in the fatal accident of March 30th were Frederick Joseph Foley, son of the late Mr. And Mrs. George Foley, his wife, Queena, and son Michael of Gander. They leave to mourn five sons Raymond, John, Augustine, Douglas and James. The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Foley and son were conveyed to Gander for funeral services.

FOLEY, George
FOLEY, Mary
THE COMPASS, 17 April 1969
COLLIERS - Sincere condolences are extended to the remaining members of the Foley family. The tragic accident of March 30th claimed the lives of Mr. George Foley, aged 74, and Mrs. Mary Foley, aged 67, both residents of Colliers. They leave their sad loss four daughters, Annie, Mrs. Peter Kenny, Conception Harbour, Mary and Beatrice of Goose Bay and Catherine of Colliers, Two sons George of Conception Harbour and Richard of Gander. Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. F. J. Terry, Rev. Fr. R. J. Walsh and Rev. Fr. E. H. Walsh. Organist was Miss Alice Moore. The remains were laid to rest in Colliers Cemetery after what was a sad and most unforgettable experience in the lives of most residents of Colliers. Most people attended the graveside of the deceased, who so faithful and happy in life together, were laid to rest side by side never to part from each other again.

GREEN, Baby Boy
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
WINTERTON - Sympathy is extended to Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Green whose infant son passed away recently. The baby was taken ill a day or two after its birth and was flown in to the Janeway Children's Hospital, St. John's, where an operation was performed immediately upon arrival. The operation was thought to be successful but complications set in and the baby passed away on Sunday, March 2nd. Clayton, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Green is on the staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Harbour Breton. This was their first baby.

LAYTE, H. Russel
THE COMPASS, 08 May 1969
BISHOP'S COVE - Passed away at Rochdale, U.S.A. March 31st in his 40th year, H. Russel Layte. He was the lay reader in St. Thomas Episcopal Church and member of the Choir. He was a World War II army veteran rising to the rank of Sergeant. He was the son of Minnie and the late Sidney Layte. His mother was the former Minnie Menchions of Bishops Cove, and his father was also a Newfoundlander being born at Fogo. Sincere sympathy is extended to the sorrowing relatives.

MACDONALD, Joanna
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
COLLIERS - Passed peacefully away after a brief illness on the morning of March 11th at Conception Harbour, Joanna MacDonald in her 59th year. Born at Colliers the eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget MacDonald. At the early age of fourteen Joann's mother died and she was entrusted with the heavy responsibility of taking care of the home and her younger brother and sister while their father was at work. She leaves to mourn her sad loss three sisters, Mrs. Margaret O'Brien, Corner Brook. One brother Thomas at Conception Harbour. Funeral took place 10 A.M. Thursday, March 13th , at the Roman Catholic Church with the funeral service being conducted by Rev. Fr. Walsh. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance, last forever.

MAIDMENT, Rev George Heber
THE COMPASS, 08 May 1969
PORT DE GRAVE - After being stricken with anoth heart attack George Heber Maidment, retired Anglican Priest of Port-de-Grave passed away while enroute to hospital on April 19. So ends the long and colorful career of a dedicated life. Father Maidment as he was known was born in Trinity September 19, 1885 where he grew up. After training for the ministry he enlisted and went overseas as Chaplain in the Armed Forces during World War 1 where he earned a military medal for bravery. After returning to Newfoundland he went to the west coast where he ministered both physically and spiritually to his flock in those isolated communities. From there he went to Buchans, while it was still a campsite, and his services had to be conducted in a tent. From there he moved to Port-de-Grave in 1952 and labored faithfully until his retirement in 1962. During his last years he was lovingly cared for by Mrs. Levi Ralph with whom he resided. His funeral took place from St. Luke's Anglican Church (where his body had been lying in state) at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, with 15 clergymen in attendance.
Requiem Mass was said by Rev. J.W. Taylor, assisted by Rev. S. Payne, Rev. E. Willis and the Lord Bishop of Newfoundland, Robert L. Seaborn. Mr. Aubrey Dawe, S.R.N., acted as altar boy. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, the A.C.A.A. and also the pupils of St. Luke's school attended the service in a body. Interment was in St. Luke's Church yard in the shadow of the church he loved so well. Prayers at the graveside were read by Rev. H. Batten and Rev. K. Goldsworthy.
He leaves to mourn two adopted sons, Thomas Baggs of Buchans and Rev. F. Brushett in England, and other relatives and friends.
MAIDMENT, Rev George Heber
THE COMPASS, 08 May 1969
BISHOP'S COVE - It was with regret, that we learned of the death of Father G.H. Maidment, on Saturday April 19. Although he was well on in years, he was always very active. He was a very dear friend of the people in this community and was well loved by old and young alike. He was a constant visitor and guest preacher in our church, and it was in this way that we came to know and respect him so well.

MILLEY, Reuben
THE COMPASS, 20 March 1969
BURNT POINT - Passed peacefully away on March 7th at the General Hospital, Reuben Milley in his 67th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Rebecca, one daughter Daphne, Mrs. Dave Maunder, St. John's, and one son Donald. Funeral took place from the United Church Cemetery. Service was conducted by Rev. E. Bailey.

MOORE, Gertrude
THE COMPASS, 03 April 1969
CONCEPTION HARBOUR - Passed peacefully away March 19, Mrs. Gertrude Moore in her 84th year. Left to mourn her sad loss, her husband Edward to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

MURPHY, Bill
THE COMPASS, 10 April 1969
BELL ISLAND - Following the permanent closing of the Wabana Ore Mine on June 30, 1966, Bill Murphy, Quigley's Line, was one of the hundreds of residents, displaced by the mine closing. He left his home town with his family, to relocate in one of Ontario's Industrial Centres. During the past winter he developed a heart condition. Despite expert medical attendance; he fought a losing battle. He passed away on March 25. He was in his fifty-seventh year.
The late William Murphy was born at Colliers, Conception Bay. He moved here with his family quite young. He was employed with the Ore Co. Here for over forty years when the mine closed. His body was brought back here for burial. All the members of his family accompanied him for the funeral. Following burial Mass in St. Michael's Church, he was laid to rest in the family plot in the R.C. cemetery, Beach Hill.
He leaves to mourn: his wife, Josephine; daughters, Teresa, Mary Alice; sons: Peter, Brian, John, Dan, Myles, Keith, Cyril and Gerald, all are resident in Witherdale Ont. Also his mother, Mrs. Ann Murphy, four brothers, Martin, Jim, John and Sam in Wabana. Also one sister in Wa-Wa, Ontario. Members of Conception Council No. 1930, K. of C, of which the late Bill Murphy was a member, were pall bearers.

NOEL, Douglas
THE COMPASS, 20 March 1969
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed peacefully away at St. John's on March 2, Mr. Douglas Noel, in his 84th year. Mr. Noel, a former resident of Harbour Grace South was well known to all in that area, where he and his wife lived until recent years when they took up residence at St. John's with their daughter, Mrs. Baxter Gale. He leaves to mourn, his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Baxter Gale, St. John's, one son Clifford at Topsail also one sister, Mrs. Effie Taylor, Grand Falls, and one brother, Mr. Archibald Noel, Harbour Grace South, also one step-son, Mr. Walter Chafe at St. John's and one step-daughter, Mrs. Ronald Sheppard at Montreal as well as 4 grandchildren. The funeral took place from St. Peter's Anglican Church with interment at the Anglican Cemetary, Harbour Grace South. The burial service was conducted by Rev. L. A. Ludlow.

OATES, William
THE COMPASS, 08 May 1969
Now the labourers task is o'er,
Now the battle day is past,
Now upon the farther shore,
Lands the voyager at last.
To the majority of us voyagers are seafaring men, but William (Bill) Oates, who passed away on Friday, April 18., at the age of eighty-four years, was truly a Voyager. For fifty years the late Mr. Oates traversed the rivers, lakes and woods, of his native home, on short and lengthy voyages. A surveyor for more than fifty years with the railway, first with the Reid Newfoundland Company and then with their successors, under such noted surveyors as the late Mr. John P. Powell, Mr. Charles Cahill, Mr. Edward Corcoran, Mr. Joseph Doyle and finally Mr. Hudge Earle and, while they, or those still living, will re-remember him as a good workman they will remember him best for his kindly disposition and friendly and upright character; he was a friend to them all and an enemy of none, as was evidence by the many co-workers who attended his funeral and the numerous floral tributes sent and bearing the words "In loving memory" He possessed many Christian virtues and especially that of generosity and his good deeds are doubtless recorded in Heaven for it is for such as he that Our Lord said "Inasmuch as you did it unto one of the least of these, you did it unto me."
Following retirement he devoted himself to his family and home and the loving care bestowed upon him by his wife and children was equalled only by his loving devotion.
Left to mourn are his wife Sarah, three sons, William at Clarenville, Gordon and Rollis of St. John's, two daughters, Marjorie, (Mrs. Charles Swain) at Happy Valley and Blanche (Mrs. Andrew Oates) of this town; also one brother Ausustus, two sisters, Mrs. Leander Chubbs and Mrs. James Clarke, of this town, and eleven grandchildren and a wide circle of friends. Funeral took place from his late home on Sunday, April 20 to the U.C. Cemetery, with Rev. N. Winsor officiating. To the bereaved we extend deepest sympathy.

PENNEY, Gregory
THE COMPASS, 10 April 1969
HARBOUR GRACE - Passed away suddenly at his late residence, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace, on March 24, Mr. Gregory Penney in his 61 year. Mr. Penney a resident of Harbour Grace for the past 2 0years was well known in the community and to his fellow employees tt the Harbour Grace fish plant where he was employed up to the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his wife Bridget, three daughters, Angela - Mrs. Douglas Petipas, Trenton, Ontario; Frances - Mrs. Kenneth Kelly, Halifax and Sheila at home, also five sons Joseph at Toronto; Brother Gregory at Mona Mill,s Ontario, and David, Don and Ted at home, as well as 4 grandchildren and one brother, Ronald at Toronto and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Howlett at Whitless Bay. The funeral took place from Parsons Funeral Home to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where High Mass was celebrated by Msgr. J. O'Brien, assisted by two visiting Jesuit Priests. Interment was at the R.C. Cemetery.

PENNEY, VALENTINE
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
VICTORIA - There passed away at Carbonear Hospital at 4 a.m. March 13th Mr. Valentine Penney. He underwent major surgery a week previous but failed to rally. He was in his 72nd year. With his passing goes another well known citizen. He possessed many qualities in his own right that made him well liked and remembered. One special outstanding trait was his deep and sincere sympathy for the sorrows of others. He was a member of the L.O.A., and the United Church, and was a devoted and loyal supporter of both. He married the former Elda Whyte of Sydney, N.S., who pre-deceased him approximately 20 years ago. He later married Mrs. Margaret Butt of Carbonear who survives him. He is also mourned by 1 son, Ernest and a number of grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Penney of Salmon Cove, and Mrs. Martha Crawford in the U.S.A. Also 2 brothers, Thomas of Victoria and John in Sydney, N.S. Sincere sympathy is extended all the many relatives.

PRICE, Annie
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
News has been received of the death in Saint John, N.B., of Mrs. Annie Price (nee Annie Antle). She was the daughter of the late Ananias and Anne Antle and is survived by 1 adopted daughter Alliene with whom she resided und 1 brother Leonard Antle of this town. Burial took place March 10th in Saint John, N.B.

ROSE, Blaine Douglas
THE COMPASS, 20 March 1969
VICTORIA - Sincere sympathy is offered Mr. and Mrs. John Rose on the death of their infant son, Blaine Douglas, at the age of 2 months, in spite of all care and attention given by the doctors and nurses at Carbonear hospital for which Mr. and Mrs. Rose are very grateful. Interment took place at U.C. Cemetery on Sunday March 2.

RUSSELL, Dorothy
THE COMPASS, 03 April 1969
BELL ISLAND - On Saturday, March 15, at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, the soul of Dorothy (Hynes) Russel returned peacefully to its creator. Born at St. Brendan's, Bonavista Bay, on November 21, 1894, Dorothy was the second youngest of seven children born to George and Margaret White. At the age of 16, she began her teaching career at Burnt Island, Bonavista Bay, and following several years there, she was transferred to Dock Cove School on St. Brendan's. Many of her students still attest to her capabilities as a teacher and adviser. She married William F. Hynes, a business man of St. Brendan's, who died in 1931. Her two children by this marriage were Elizabeth, Mrs. E.P. Ennis, of Halifax, who died in 1959, and Michael, Rev. Fr. M.R. Hynes, P.P., Plate Cove, B.B. In 1934 she married Edward J. Russell of St. John's, for whom she had one child, Anne Mary, who died at the age of 4 months. From 1947 to the present the family resided at Bell Island, C.B.
Following the birth of her first child, Elizabeth, Dorothy spent several years visiting St. John's for major surgery which left her with chronic headaches, bronchial, rheumatic and arthritic pains which she endured during her lifetime with the greatest patience and resignation. Instead of complaining, she had a habit of humming continually as a relief. A perfect home-maker, she made every effort to make her family comfortable and happy. Family prayer and attendance at daily mass and communion were uppermost in her life, and her religious fervour was the admiration of all who knew her. She was a faithful member of St. Anne's Sodality on Bell Island 'til the time of her death. Her charity knew no bounds. Priest and parson, rich and poor, all shared her home and table. Her faith and trust in God were evidenced when, on being told that her illness was incurable, she remarked: "Do not cry over me. I have lived a long an d happy life; I have all my family around me; I am ready to go". She received the last rites of her church with evident fervour and resignation and she died peacefully in the presence of her son, Father Hynes, her husband, and Rev. Sr. Ida Pomroy and nurse McIsaac of the hospital staff.
Left to mourn besides her husband and son are William Knox (Baie Verte) as nephew whom she raised from a baby, Marcella (Connolly( Lilly, adopted at the age of 3½ years, two grandchildren Elizabeth Ennis (Montreal) and Michael Ennis (Halifax), sons-in-law Everest Ennis (Halifax), Alex Tilley, Port Credit, and two foster grand-children, Sandy and Dorothy Tilley. Two sisters, Mrs. Alice Meaney and Mrs. Blanche McCormack in the U.S.A.
The funeral was held from Caul's Funeral Home on March 17 to St. Clare's Mercy Hospital Chapel where a concelebrated Mass was offered by Fr. Hynes, Shea, Doody, Beresford, Hawco, Purcell and Rt. Rev. Msgr. O'Brien, who also said the burial prayers after Mass. The body of the late Dorothy Russell was laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

RUSSELL, Mrs E J
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
BELL ISLAND - Mrs. E. J. Russell, Wabana, passed away recently in a St. John's city hospital. She was in her seventy-fourth year. She is survived by her husband and one son, Rev. Fr. Hynes. The funeral took place in St. John's.

SEWARD, William
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
NEW PERLICAN - Passed away after a long illness in his 67th year, Mr. William Seward of New Perlican. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Merab, one son Clarence at Mount Pearl, two daughters, Shirley, Mrs. Edgar Hindy at St. John's, Betsy, Mrs. Albert Hefford of New Perlican. Five grandchildren, Sherry, Seward, Eddie and Karen Hindy, Alber and Judy Hefford, alsoone brother Norman Seward at New Perlican, one sister, Lillian, Mrs. Alfred Emberley at Toronto. Mr. Seward has been a cripple for 37 years and hospitalized for the past 16 years. Funeral took place in the Anglican Cemetery New Perlican.

STEVENS, Edna
THE COMPASS, 27 March 1969
CLARKE'S BEACH - Passed peacefully away at St. John's on March 10th. Mrs. Edna Stevens aged 83 years. A short while ago Mrs. Stevens had the misfortune to fall and as a result sustained a broken hip, from which she failed to recover. Prior to this she had been in very good health. She was a well known and respected citizen of this town. Her body was conveyed to the United Church on Tuesday March 11th, where it lay until the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, which was conducted by Rev. Murley, assisted by Pastor Bursey (of the Pentecostal Church) The Hymns "Sun of my Soul", "Come let us join our friends", and "Blest be the everlasting God", was sung. Pastor Bursey paid high tribute to the life of the deceased in a brief talk. He knew her for some time past, as she was an inmate of the Senior Citizens home here at Clarkes Beach, and of which Pastor Bursey is Superintendant. Rev. Murley delivered the sermon taking as his text, "With long life will I satisfy thee". She leaves to mourn one son Harold residing in Illinois, U.S.A., three daughters, Marcie (Mrs. Cecil Abbott), Botwood, Marion (Mrs. William Butler), Toronto, Ont., and Ina (Mrs. William Cool) at Grand Falls. Interment was in the U.C. Cemetery. Organist was Miss Muriel Williams. Mrs. Stevens husband, the late Ben Stevens predeceased her 27 years ago. The funeral arrangements were taken care of by Mr. Clarence Moore of Clarke's Beach. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved families. In town to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Edna Stevens were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Abbott and sons Ross and Graham of Botwood, also Mr. and Mrs. William Cool and son Kevin of Grand Falls.

VATERS, William
PENNEY, John
THE COMPASS, 06 March 1969
VICTORIA - News was received in town last week of the passing of two former residents of Victoria. Mr. Wm. Vaters, son of George and Eva Vaters, died in Toronto after a lingering illness. For some years prior to going to Ontario, he was employed at the power plant here where his father was manager. He married the former Lena Rose of Black head B.D.V., who survives him, also one daughter, Joyce, living in U.S.A.
Mr. John Penney passed away suddenly in St. John's. He was the son of the late Richard and Minnie Penney and served with the Nfld. Militia in St. John's where he married and settled down. He is survived by his wife and 3 children. Sympathy is extended the relatives.

WARFORD, Harry
THE COMPASS, 20 March 1969
CLARKE'S BEACH - Mr. Harry Warford (Sr.) South River passed away suddenly on March 4 in his 75th year. Leaving to mourn one son Eugene, presently employed at Labrador City. One brother, Jacob, South River, and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Wells who resides with her daughter, Mrs. Arch Bishop, Cupids. Funeral took place at All Saint's Church, South River on March 6. Canon Martin officiated at the service. Interment at the Anglican cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the Bereaved families.