BOONE, Edward
THE DAILY NEWS, 08 May 1956
EDWARD BOONE DIES AT 82
GRAND FALLS - The oldest person of Cottrell's Cove in the persons (sic) of Edward Boone passed away at that place on Saturday, April 28, at the age of eighty-five years. He was one of the most respected persons of Cottrell's Cove. He leaves to mourn five daughters, Matilda (Mrs. Eric Hogarth) Trinity Bay; Flora (Mrs. Wm. Hutchcroft) Deer Lake; Winnie (Mrs. Bert Moore) Windsor; Dorothy (Mrs. Eugene White) and Muriel (Mrs. Randolph Burry) both of Cottrell's Cove; two sons, Garland at home and John at Hare Bay; two brothers, one sister, 43 grandchildren and a large number of relatives and friends.

BOUZANE, James
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 April 1956
GRAND FALLS - From Brokline, Mass., comes word of the death on April 1 of a former resident of Grand Falls, Mr. James Bouzane, in his 61st year.
The late Mr. Bouzane was formerly employed in the sulphite department of the Grand Falls mill. He left here in 1922 to settle in Brookline, Mass., where he gradually worked up a successful real estate business, and was well known through the New England States. Surviving besides the immediate members of his family in the States are six brothers in Newfoundland: Thomas and Richard at Little Bay; Stephen and Michael at Bishop's Falls; Phonse at Corner Brook, and William on the Botwood Highway, near Grand Falls; also three sisters, Mrs. Patrick Lawlor of Bishop's Falls; Mrs. George Lewis at Goose Cove, and Mrs. Nellie McIsaac at Finn Flonn (sic), Manitoba, to all of whom deepest sympathy is extended.

BRYAN, Mary Ann
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 April 1956
GRAND FALLS - DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER PIONEER CITIZEN
Death claimed another pioneer citizen Wednesday afternoon, in the person of Mrs. Mary Anne Bryan, age 90 years, at her home on 3rd Avenue, in Grand Falls. The late Mrs. Bryan, was formerly Mary Anne Kavanagh of St. John's, and had been residing in Grand Falls since 1916. Her late husband, William Bryan, died here in 1938 and was buried in St. John's. Mrs. Bryan leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Joseph Kavanagh in St. John's, and a daughter Rita at Grand Falls. The late Mrs. Bryan had been ill for a number of years, and she succumbed recently to a heart attack. The body was taken to St. John's on last Wednesday night's express for interment.

BRYAN, Mary Kavanagh
THE DAILY NEWS, 05 April 1956
Died at Grand Falls 4 p.m., April 4th, Mary Kavanagh, widow of the late William Bryan; leaving to mourn one daughter Rita, and one brother, Joseph of St. John's. Burial will take place from James Colford's, Water Street West, on Friday to St. Patrick's Church with Requiem Mass. Burial at Belvedere.

CASEY, Cyril P
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 April 1956
Passed suddenly away on April 17, at Brooklyn, New York, Cyril P. Casey, son of Margaret and Peter Casey, leaving one brother, peter Junior. Funeral on Monday, April 23, from his Uncle's residence, 40 McKay Street to St. Patrick's Church, at 9 a.m. Interment at Belvedere cemetery.

CLARKE, Jennette
THE DAILY NEWS, 14 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - PASSING MRS. JENNETTE CLARKE
Mrs. Jennette Clarke daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Edward Miller, Dominion No. 1 Bell Island passed away in a city hospital on Tuesday, April 12th. Interment took place in U.C. Cemetery here on Wednesday. Further reference to her passing will appear in our next issue.
Deepest sympathy is extended to those bereaved.

CLARKE, Simeon
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 April 1956
THREE DIE IN WEEKEND ACCIDENTS
Three men died in weekend accidents in Newfoundland over the St. George's Day weekend as the provincial accident fatality toll climbed to 46.
Simeon Clarke, 60 year old resident of the Goulds, died Saturday night when he was struck down while walking along the Southern Shore highway with his nephew Francis, also of the Goulds. The nephew escaped without serious injury while the older man was instantly killed.
R.C.M.P. officers later arrested the driver of the Chev truck which struck the two men and charged him with drunk driving. His name is being withheld.
Two United States airmen lost their lives on Sunday morning when their F-89D jet crashed against the 800 ft. high Table Mountain on the West Coast.
The two airmen - the pilot and radarman lost their lives 22 minutes after their aircraft took off from Stephenville on a routine flight.
The names of both men are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

COLE, Mary Jane
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
CARBONEAR, April 21 - One of our aged and well-known citizens, Mrs. Mary Jane Cole, widow of the late Mr. Bartlett Cole, passed away on Wednesday last, April 18th, at the age of eighty years. Deceased had been residing with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Kavanagh and had been an invalid for two years. For more than fifty years the late Mrs. Cole was a well-known and trustworthy mid-wife and quite a few of our middle-aged citizens were dressed for the first time by her nimble fingers, she was of a kind and cheerful disposition and was quite at home in a sick room. Surviving are two sons Bartlett in England, and Harry at Stephenville, and four daughters, Mrs. Frank Kavanagh, Mrs. Charles Noseworthy, in Hr. Grace Mrs. Lewis LeGrow, in Bauline; and Mrs. Carol Collins, in Vermont, U.S.A.,, one brother, Mr. Harry Dean, at Sydney NS., thirty-three grand-children and forty-four great-grand-children to all of whom the writer extends sympathy. Her funeral took place from her daughter's home on Friday to St. James' Church, where Rev. W. H. B. Gill conducted the funeral rites, and interment was in the Anglican cemetery.

COOPER, Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 05 April 1956
Died suddenly at Brooklyn, N.Y., Wednesday, April 4th, Mary, beloved wife of Philip J. Cooper; leaving to mourn mother in Newfoundland, husband, three sons and a daughter in Brooklyn.

CURTIS, Evelyn
CURTIS, Ronald
CURTIS, Edward
CURTIS, Helen
CURTIS, Derek
CURTIS, Ruth
CURTIS, Linda
CURTIS, Douglas
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
INVESTIGATE FIRE AT CORNER BROOK THAT TOOK EIGHT LIVES
CORNER BROOK, Nfld. (CP) - A doctor treated Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis for "serious shock" Wednesday as investigators tried to determine the cause of a fire that took the lives of eight of their 10 children.
The Curtis home was flattened by flames late Tuesday after a loud explosion was heard. But so far the cause of the outbreak has not been determined.
Dead are Evelyn 16, Ronald 14, Edward 13, Helen 12, Derek 10, Ruth 8, Linda 7 and Douglas 4. Mr. Curtis rescued two-year-old Albert. Marie, 15, was saved by firemen. She suffered cuts and burns.
A neighbour, Leslie Hicks, said he was awakened by a loud explosion. When he went to investigate he found the nearby two-storey house ablaze. In a few minutes it was levelled.
Mr. Curtis was sleeping before going to work at midnight. Mrs. Curtis was visiting neighbours. She heard the explosion, but flames drover her back from an attempted rescue.
Funeral services for the victims will be held Thursday.
Bodies of some of the children were taken from the ruins 45 minutes after the alarm was sounded. A fireman said flames were coming from every door and window when the department reached the scene. "It was impossible to get near."
An eyewitness said the house was "consumed almost immediately."
Two of the children were sleeping downstairs. The others were on the second floor.
Preliminary investigation by the fire department indicated the fire may have started from an overloaded light meter, but later in the day investigators said the cause had not been determined.

CURTIS, Letias
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 April 1956
Passed peacefully away Sunday at 4.30 p.m. at the Grace Hospital Letias Curtis, formerly of Blackhead, B.D.V. at the age of 86. Interment at Blackhead on Tuesday, at 2.15 p.m.

CURTIS, Letias
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 April 1956
Her many friends will regret to learn of the death on Sunday of Mrs. Letias Curtis in her 86th year.
The deceased lady was born at Broad Cove on February 8, 1870, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William King.
Surviving her sad loss are: Rev. L. A. D. Curtis; Lewis G. Curtis, Winchester, Mass.; Mrs. Jabez Moran, St. John's, and Mrs. John W. LeGrow, St. John's. Another son, Rev. G. S. Curtis, predeceased her. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Julia King, St. John's, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Burial will take place at Blackhead, B.D.V. today.

DAVIS, Henry
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 May 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - FORMER HARBOUR GRACIAN DIES AT MONTREAL
The news of the death at Montreal on April 26th of Mr. Henry Davis, a former resident of this town, was received last week by his nephew, Mr. Fred Morris. A clipping from a Montreal paper reads as follows:
"Passed away at Montreal, on April 26th, Henry Davis, aged 77, beloved husband of Gertrude Wiseman and dear father of Grace (Davis) Miller, also survived by two grandsons, Henry and James. Funeral from chapel of Joseph C. Wrap and Brother, 1234 Mountain St., Montreal to Memorial Park Cemetery.
The deceased was a son of the late Captain John Charles and Selina Davis, one of this town's oldest families, and was a brother of the late Mrs. Margaret Morris, who predeceased him on July 29th, 1955. He was the last of that generation of the family.
A niece, Miss Winnie Morris of the Avalon Telephone Company, and a nephew, Mr. Fred Morris, both reside at Harbour Grace. Sympathy is extended.DAVIS, Henry
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 May 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - FORMER HARBOUR GRACIAN DIES AT MONTREAL
The news of the death at Montreal on April 26th of Mr. Henry Davis, a former resident of this town, was received last week by his nephew, Mr. Fred Morris. A clipping from a Montreal paper reads as follows:
"Passed away at Montreal, on April 26th, Henry Davis, aged 77, beloved husband of Gertrude Wiseman and dear father of Grace (Davis) Miller, also survived by two grandsons, Henry and James. Funeral from chapel of Joseph C. Wrap and Brother, 1234 Mountain St., Montreal to Memorial Park Cemetery.
The deceased was a son of the late Captain John Charles and Selina Davis, one of this town's oldest families, and was a brother of the late Mrs. Margaret Morris, who predeceased him on July 29th, 1955. He was the last of that generation of the family.
A niece, Miss Winnie Morris of the Avalon Telephone Company, and a nephew, Mr. Fred Morris, both reside at Harbour Grace. Sympathy is extended.

DOOLING, Andrew
THE DAILY NEWS, 10 April 1956
Passed away suddenly 2.45 p.m. Monday, April 9th, Andrew Dooling, in his 72nd year, leaving to mourn his beloved wife, Alice; and eight daughters, Theresa (Mrs. M. Condon); Margaret (Mrs. R. Breen); Julia (Mrs. G. Picco); Anne (Mrs. J. Fradsham); Eileen (Mrs. H. Dawe); Elizabeth, Dorothy and Patricia at home, also, a brother, Peter Dooling. Funeral following Requiem Mass Wednesday morning at Corpus Christi Church. Interment at Kilbride.

DOVE, David
THE DAILY NEWS, 30 April 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - There passed peacefully away at the residence of his son, George, at Water Street, Harbour Grace on April 17th, one of the town's oldest and highly respected residents, Mr. David Dove.
The deceased, who had reached his eighty fourth year, was born at Harbour Grace, and spent all his life up to the time of his becoming ill in 1944, at the fishing industry. Each spring one of the earliest planters to leave for Chimney Tickle, Labrador, was David Dove, and twenty nine springs he went to the sealfishery.
Always active and industrious, failing health at last compelled him to remain at home, and his later years were spent in and around his home on the hill, until a little over a year ago, when he and his wife moved to reside with their only surviving son on Water Street. There his wife, the former Miss Lavinia Dean of Crocker's Cove predeceased him in 1954.
Left to mourn his passing are one son, George of C.and E. Godden's, and one daughter, Mary, Mrs. John Adams of Bear's Cove, 7 children and 5 great grandchildren, to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended.
The funeral took place on Thursday last and was well attended, Rev. L. A. J. Ludlow conducted the burial service and interment was in the family plot at the Church of England cemetery.

DOVE, Jane Ann
THE DAILY NEWS, 12 April 1956
Passed away suddenly at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, Jane Ann, beloved wife of F. J. Dove, leaving to mourn, husband, mother, 3 sons, Freeman, Francis of this city, Lloyd, at Battle Harbour, and one daughter Ellie (Mrs. Arch Parsons), residing in St. John's, also 3 brothers, Mr. Fred Maidment, Windsor; Mr. W. J. Maidment, Grand Falls; Gordon Maidment, Windsor; three sisters, Mrs. A. H. Stewart, Mrs. W. J. Whiteway and Mrs. P. McWhirter, all of Corner Brook; five grandchildren and a large circle of friends.

DOVE, Mrs. F J
THE DAILY NEWS, 13 April 1956
The funeral of the late Mrs. F. J. Dove will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday from her son's residence, 143 Newtown Road Ext., to Gower St. United Church. Interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery by motor hearse.

DOWNEY, Ann Marie
THE DAILY NEWS, 07 April 1956
Passed away after a long illness at the General Hospital at noon yesterday, April 6, Ann Marie Downey, beloved wife of Michael J. Downey; leaving to mourn besides her husband, 2 daughters, Mary (Mrs. Peter Power), Kathleen (Mrs. Francis Cole); one son, Dan in Toronto; also one sister, Mrs. Herbert Jones, two brothers, Thomas and Francis Hogan of the city and 3 grandchildren; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral to take place at her daughters (sic) residence Mrs. Francis Cole, 43 Plymouth Rd. with Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph's 9.30 Monday morning.

EARLE, Sarah Fannie
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 May 1956
CARBONEAR, April 30th - All that the medical skill and the love and care of a devoted family could only lengthen the earthly life of Mrs. Sarah Fannie Earle, beloved wife of Mr. Eli Earle, of the South Side, for a few short months. All that could be done, was done, but a dread disease was too much to combat and after months of suffering she passed peacefully away at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24th.
Deceased was well known for her interest in church and community work; she was one of the most faithful members of the South Side Women's Association, to which she gave freely of her time, talent and worldly store; she gave more than anyone knew, she often was heard to say "never let your right hand know what your left hand doeth." She gave for joy of giving, and not for the glory. She was a regular attendant in church until ill health kept her away. All who knew her loved her and especially was this true of the children, she was beloved of all those. In her nieghbourhood and of those with whom she was in constant contact. During her illness she had the ministrations of her family and friends and particularly of Rev. W. B. Johnson, who visited her constantly. The many floral tributes that adorned the casket was ample proof that she was well liked and highly respected, as one lady put it "just about everyone on the South Side sent flowers." Silent tributes that speak eloquently of her life and work. Surviving are her husband, three sons, William in Toronto, who visited her a few days prior to her passing; and George and Albert, at home; father, Mr. Samuel Burke, and one brother Albert Burke, at Victoria, two sisters, Mrs. Naomi (sic) Sutton at Victoria, and Mrs. Corbet (sic) Chislett, at Cavendish.
Following a short service in the home the funeral wended its way to the South Side United Church, where a service was conducted by Rev. W. E. Johnson, B.A., B.D. Two of her favourite hymns, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Come, let us join our friends above" were sung at this service and interment was in the adjoining cemetery. To the bereaved relatives the writer extends deepest sympathy.

ELMS, Albert
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 April 1956
GRAND BANK - The death of Albert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elms, occurred at the Cottage Hospital here on Easter Monday, April 3rd. Deceased was in his eighth year.
The death of the little fellow was a shock to the whole community and cast a gloom over the town during the Easter season. Stricken with appendicitis several days previously he entered the Cottage Hospital for treatment where an operation was performed but a gangerine (sic) situation had developed and despite all medical attention he entered into rest on Easter Monday.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, April 5th. Interment was in the United Church cemetery with Rev. Dr. J. L. Reynolds conducting the funeral services. The funeral service was largely attended with members of the Sunday School, of which the deceased was a member, attending in a body as a guard of honour.
Deceased is survived by his parents, and a sister Mabel here, and a brother Oscar of the teaching profession at Catalins. Deepest sympathy is extended to those bereaved in their sorrow.

The Daily News
April 19, 1956
Page: 13
Mrs. Gordon Ethridge - The sympathy of the entire community is being extended to Mr. Gordon Ethridge of Riverhead, Harbour Grace and his family on the sudden passing of his wife on April 9th. The late Mrs. Ethridge who was born at Bell Island where her husband is employed, came here to reside a couple of years ago, and was in apparent good health up to the time of her passing at the early age of thirty-five years.
She leaves to mourn besides her husband the sad passing of a devoted mother, seven young children, the youngest being but a few hours old at the time of her death.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, interment being at the Roman Catholic Cemetery here.

ETHRIDGE, Mrs Gordon
THE DAILY NEWS, 19 April 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - MRS GORDON ETHRIDGE
The sympathy of the entire community is being extended to Mr. Gordon Ethridge of Riverhead Harbour Grace and his family on the sudden passing of his wife on April 9th. The late Mrs. Ethridge who was born at Bell Island where her husband is employed, came here to reside a couple of years ago, and was in apparent good health up to the time of her passing at the early age of thirty-five years.
She leaves to mourn besides her husband the sad passing of a devoted mother, seven young children, the youngest being but a few hours old at the time of her death.
The funeral took place on Wednesday interment being at the Roman Catholic Cemetery.

EZEKIEL, Johanna
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - We are very sorry to learn as we are going to press of the death of a highly esteemed resident of Bell Island in the person of Mrs. Peter Ezekiel who passed away at St. Clare's Hospital yesterday morning. She was in her 73rd year and is survived by seven sons and three daughters.

EZEKIEL, Johanna
THE DAILY NEWS, 25 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - THE PASSING OF MRS. JOHANNA EZEKIEL
"She is not dead, she is just away".
The news of the passing of Mrs. Johanna Ezkiel (sic) at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Friday, April 20th, was learned with extreme regret by all Bell Island where the deceased lady had resided for about half a century. Mrs. Ezekiel was in her 73rd year and was a native of Holyrood, C.B.
Mrs. Ezekiel had been in failing health for sometime past, and since April 29th had been hospitalized. She underwent an operation a week prior to her passing, but despite all that could be done by modern surgery and loving hands, it was to be of no avail and she slipped quietly form this earth around 7 a.m. on the above mentioned date, after having received the last rites of Holy Church. She was fully aware that there was no hope for her recovery but, she had no fear of death, and was ready at any moment to meet her maker when the summons came.
Gifted with a pleasing personality, she was esteemed and respected for those qualities which go to make up a noble character, a fine sense of duty, and a willingness to shoulder not alone her own burdens but those of her neighbours, together with an enthusiasm and zeal for any activities that might promote the common good. Charitable and kind, she was always ready to help the sick and distressed and she was a faithful and devout member of the Catholic Church and for many years was a member of St. Anne's Sodality. Her earthly career has ended and like all other faithful and true christians, she has joined the noble army of those, who, after a life time of good works "rest from their labours, and their works the (sic) follow them."
There remains to sustain the bereavement seven sons, Joe, Jim, Patrick, Anthony, Fred, Leo, Gerald, three daughters, (May) Mrs. Edward Hamilton, (Anne) Mrs. John Lahey, (Lillian) Mrs. Frank Bush, Bell Island and 33 grandchildren. Her husband the late Peter Ezekiel, predeceased her in 1939.
Many beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket, and the Mass cards, telegrams, cards of sympathy and leters (sic) of sympathy received testified to the high esteem in which this grand lady was held by all who knew her.
The funeral took place Sunday morning from her late residence at Wabana by motor hearse to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Town Square. The usual Sunday Mass was held with the celebrant being the Right Revd. Msgr. G. F. Bartlett, D.P., P.P. High Mass of Requiem was celebrated for her on Monday morning.
Mr. James Ryan, Sr., was the undertaker and the funeral arrangements were looked after by Rideout's Undertaking Service.
The pall bearers were as follows: Messrs. Sam Nolan, Donald Tucker, Angus Harney, Ben Penney, James Murphy, Wallace Harney. Interment was in the R.C. cemetery.

FORWARD, Mary
Passed peacefully away at 5 p.m. Friday, after a short illness, Mary Forward, daughter of the late George and Margaret Forward. Left to mourn one sister Kathleen at home and one step-sister Belle residing at Boston, Mass. Funeral by motor hearse Monday at 9.30 a.m. from her late residence 15 Flavin Street to the Basilica where Solemn Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul.

GOFF, Elizabeth
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 April 1956
Died at Carbonear on Sunday, April 15th, Elizabeth, widow of E. P. Goff. Funeral from the residence of M. J. Delahunty, 27 New Cove Road to the Basilica for Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment at Belvedere.

GOFF, Elizabeth Dunn
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 April 1956
CARBONEAR - THE PASSING OF MRS. E. P. GOFF
CARBONEAR, April 16th - It is with regret we heard of the passing of Mrs. E. P. Goff, proprietress of Goff's Hotel, which sad event took place last night. Further reference to her life and passing will be made in our next notes, meanwhile we extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family.

GOFF, Elizabeth Dunn
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
CARBONEAR, April 23 - In our last notes we made mention of the passing of Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn Goff, widow of the late Mr. E. P. Goff, a well-known tailor of yesteryear, and a proprietoress of Goff's Hotel.
Deceased lady was the daughter of the late James and Catherine Dunn; who resided on Harvey Road, St. John's. About thirty years ago she married Mr. E. P. Goff and coming here to live she soon made a great many friends and their love and esteem was hers to the end.
The late Mrs. Goff had many friends throughout the whole Island and indeed in many parts of the world. She was a motherly type of woman and bestowed a certain amount of affection on the many boarders who were what may be termed regular customers. All who enjoyed the hospitality of Goff's Hotel liked her and we know all who hear of her passing will be touched with sorrow.
She was a good church worker and her generous heart gave freely to the distressed and needy and her sterling characteristics labelled her a fine Christian lady. Left to mourn the passing of a devoted mother and sister are two sons, Edward, traffic manager at Gander and John of this town; two daughters, Mrs. Michael Delahunty, residing on New Cove Road, St. John's, and Mrs. Joseph Delahunty, of Calvert, and one sister, Miss Margaret Dunn, who came to reside at Goff's Hotel many years ago and who lovingly cared for her sister during her long illness. Mrs. Goff underwent a serious operation last Steptember (sic) and for a while her friends thuoght (sic) it might have been successful but this was not so and the dread disease finally brought about her death. During her last days she had the consolation of Rev. Fr. Burke. Her remains were taken to St. John's on Tuesday last and funeral took place from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Delahunty, New Cove Road, to The Basilica, where solemn mass of requiem was held. Interment was in Belvedere cemetery.

GREENSLADE, Matthew
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
Entered into rest Tuesday, April 24th, Matthew Greenslade; leaving to mourn wife, two daughters, one son, one brother, four grandchildren. Interment today at Long Pond. No flowers by request.

HEDD, John
THE DAILY NEWS, 14 April 1956
We are sorry to learn as we are going to press of the sudden passing of Mr. John Hedd whose death occured (sic) at his home Wabana Thursday night, April 12th. A retired pensioner he was a native of Beck's Cove, N.D.B. and was in his 79th year.
A detailed account of his demise will appear in a subsequent issue of the Bell Island Neas (sic).

HEDD, John
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - PASSING OF JOHN HEDD
It is with extreme regret that we record the passing of Mr. John Hedd whose death occured (sic) at his home, Wabana, Bell Island on Thursday April 12th. Apparently Mr. Hedd was enjoying very good health up to the day before his death, when he was taken suddenly ill resulting in his death the following day.
The late Mr. Hedd was born at Beck's Cove 79 years ago, and had been a resident of the Island for 40 years, where he was engaged as a timberman with the Mining Company in No. 2 Slope for practically all the ime (sic) he was an employee of DOSCO. He was retired on pension about four years ago.
Quite unassuming he was a very fine citizen and was respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by a wife, three sons, two daughter (sic) and a brother William, Bell Island, as well as a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon by motor hearse to the United Church where the services were conducted by the minister, Rev. F. G Weir. Interment was in the U.C. Cemetery.
Undertaker Bert Rideout looked after the funeral arrangements and the following weer (sic) the pal-bearers (sic): Messrs. Daniel Fowlow James Ryan Sr., John Hiscott (sic) Jashua (sic) Ryan, Donald Tucker, Joseph Thistle.

HENNEBURY, Winnifred
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 April 1956
Passed away on Sunday morning at the General Hospital, after a long illness, Winnifred Hennebury, age 60 years, widow of the late William Hennebury, leaving to mourn, one adopted son, Robert, mother, two brothers and one sister. Funeral will take place on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. by motor hearse from her late residence 21 York Street.

HONG, Ying
THE DAILY NEWS, 14 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - DIED SUDDENLY TUESDAY NIGHT
A highly respected Chinese resident in the person of Mr. Ying Hong passed away suddenly at his home Town Square on Tuesday night, April 10th. Mr. Hong who was a native of Hong Kong came to Newfoundland about twenty-two years ago and for upwards of twenty lived on the Island. Ying as he was familiarly known was a very fine gentleman and endeared himself to his many friends in the land of his adoption and his passing is sincerely regreted (sic) by all who had the pleasure of knowing this good citizen. Ying was a partner in business with Mr. Hong Chong, who carried on the Hollywood Sweet Shop at Wabana. He was in his 46 year. His remains were forwarded ot (sic) St. John's for buriel (sic). Interment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery tomorrow Sunday afternoon.

HUSSEY, Mrs Alex
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 April 1956
CLARKES BEACH - The whole community was shocked on Tuesday, April 10th, when it was learned that Mrs. Alex Hussey had died very suddenly, although in poor health for over two years, her passing was a great shock to the family, leaving to mourn are her husband Mr. Alex Hussey, four sons: Kenneth in Toronto, Frank at Carbonear, George at Cupids and Jack at South River, four daughters, Gladys Mrs. Weldon Vey at Long Beach T.B. Mary Mrs. Wm. Bishop at Cupids, Myra Mrs. Wm. Dawe with whom she resided and Greta, Mrs. Harold Smith at South River.

HUSSEY, Max
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 April 1956
BAY ROBERTS - MR. MAX HUSSEY DIES AT PORT DE GRAVE
BAY ROBERTS, April 17 - His many friends in and around Bay Roberts were sorry to learn of the death last week of Mr. Max Hussey of Port de Grave. Mr. Hussey died of a heart attack which he had early in January while he was attending an Orangemen's Parade at Port de Grave.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the United Church and Cemetery at Port de Grave. The Minister, Rev. Isaac Davis, officiated.
We join with readers in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

KAVANAGH, Cornelius
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 April 1956
Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital, 6.00 a.m. Monday, April 2nd, Cornelius Kavanagh, ex-District Fire Chief of the West End Fire Station. Leaving to mourn 2 daughters, Angela (Mrs. E. Everard), at home, and Mary (Mrs. Wm. Anthony) in Boston; also three sons, Pat of the city and Joseph and Charles of Boston, also one brother Joseph of the city and one sister Mrs. O'Brien of Grand Falls; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9.30, interment at Belvedere Cemetery.

KENNEDY, James F
THE DAILY NEWS, 11 April 1956
Passed peacefully away Tuesday at 3.30 p.m. after a long illness James F. Kennedy, age 64 years, son of late John and Alice Kennedy, leaving to mourn their sad loss his wife, Annie, and two sons, James and Thomas, one sister and two brothers. Funeral on Thursday morning at the 8.15 Mass at the Basilica, from 32 Spencer Street.

KENNEDY, William
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 April 1956
William Kennedy, 77-year-old resident of Avondale, lost his life in a fire which gutted his home early Sunday.
As far as can be learned, the elderly gentleman and his wife were residing alone. Residents en route to early morning mass noticed smoke coming from the building and on investigation discovered that the bedroom occupied by the elderly couple was enveloped in flames. Mrs. Kennedy was taken from the building, apparently uninjured, but when her husband's body was taken out life was extinct.
Cause of the fire was not stated.

LANE, Mrs James
THE DAILY NEWS, 19 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - PASSING OF MRS JAMES LANE
There passed away at the General Hospital on Thursday, April 12th, after an illness of five weeks, a well known and highly esteemed lady of Bell Island in the person of Mrs. James Lane.
Mrs. Lane was born at Brigus, C.B., 72 years ago, and took up residence here with her late husband over forty years ago.
Mrs. Lane was fully aware there was no hope for her recovery. She had no fear of death, and was ready at any moment to meet her Maker. The deceased lady's home life and friendships were interwined (sic) closely with her church associations where she and her family found a full life and fellowship. She was a woman of purity of heart and embodiment of kindness of heart. Possessed of a most kindly and friendly nature and genial smile she will be missed by many.
Surviving her are three sons, Rev. Bro. Chrysostom, Robert, and Henry, three daughters, Mrs. George Lane, Mrs. Alex Stentaford, Bell Island, and Mrs. Moses Newman, presently in the States.
The funeral took place Monday morning to St. Michael's Church, where Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Monsignor, G. F. Bartlett, D.P., P.P., assisted by Fr. Murphy of the Franciscan Fathers at Greymore, as deacon and Rev. Fr. O'Dwyer as sub-deacon. Rev. Fr. Murphy, who is in charge of a Franciscan House, near Sydney flew in to Torbay on Sunday afternoon to take part in the late rites. Rev. Brother Chrysostom who is a son of the deceased lady assisted at the Requiem Mass.
Mr. Robert Fitzpatrick was the undertaker, and the following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. W. J. Cummings, Ron Fitzpatrick, Thos. Ryan, Peter Brown, Isaac King, Frank Walsh.

MACDONALD, Cora
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
Passed away on April 24, at Halifax, Cora, beloved wife of Ken. M. Macdonald of Botwood. Leaving to mourn, one daughter, two step-daughters, two step-sons, also one sister, Mrs. Ernest Pike, and three brothers residing in the U.S.A. The funeral will take place on Friday from the home of her daughter Mrs. T. Vaughan, 81 Main Ave., Fairview, Halifax, N.S.

MALONE, Anne
THE DAILY NEWS, 05 April 1956
Passed away April 4th, Anne Malone, age 77, widow of the late Edward Malone; leaving to mourn one daughter, three grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters. Funeral Friday morning at 9 a.m. from her daughter's residence Mrs. J. Osborne, 13 Osborne St. for Mass at the Basilica at 9.30 a.m. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

MALONE, Michael Joseph
THE DAILY NEWS, 28 April 1956
Passed peacefully away Friday, April 27th, Michael Joseph Malone in his 80th year. He leaves to mourn his widow, five daughters, Madge, Hilda (Mrs. George G. Squires), Genevieve (Mrs. James P. Furlong), Agnes (Mrs. Charles P. Bowman), Winnifred (Mrs. Con O'Brien) and two sons Gerald and Martin, as well as four sisters. Funeral at 11 o'clock Monday morning from his late residence 110 Pleasant Street to St. Patrick's Church for Requiem Mass.

MALONE, Michael Joseph
THE DAILY NEWS, 30 April 1956
Passed peacefully away Friday, April 27th, Michael Joseph Malone in his 80th year. He leaves to mourn his widow, five daughters, Madge, Hilda (Mrs. George G. Squires), Genevieve (Mrs. James P. Furlong), Agnes (Mrs. Charles P. Bowman), Winnifred (Mrs. Con O'Brien) and two sons Gerald and Martin, as well as four sisters. Funeral at 11 o'clock Monday morning from his late residence 110 Peasant Street to St. Patrick's Church for Requiem Mass.

MANNING, Julia Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 11 April 1956
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, April 10, 1956, Julia Mary Manning, leaving to mourn one brother, Raymond and two neices (sic) Maureen (Mrs. Allen Hanley) of Montreal and Elizabeth Manning, R.N., of St. John's. Pontifical Mass of Requiem will be celebrated by His Grace Most Reverend P. J. Skinner, C.J.M., at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Funeral from her brother's residence, 3 Pine Bud Apartments.

MARTIN, James
THE DAILY NEWS, 12 April 1956
Passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital at 2 a.m., April 12, James Martin, aged 82. Leaving to mourn his widow, 4 daughters and 4 sons. Funeral to take place from his late residence 4 Calvert Street on Saturday.

MARTIN, Leo Joseph
THE DAILY NEWS, 06 April 1956
Passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 3rd, at Brooklyn, New York, Leo Joseph, son of Annie and the late Thomas Martin of Flatrock, St. John's East; leaving to mourn besides his mother are five sisters, Mrs. W. Channing, Mrs. T. Fitzpatrick, both of St. John's; Mrs. Ken Ertel of Waterloo, Ont., Mrs. J. Shaw of Edmonton, Alberta, Mrs. E. Hubek of Boston, Mass; five brothers, Vincent of Boston, Mass., Raymond of Brooklyn, N. Y., Arthur of Hamilton, Ont., Stan of Corner Brook, Charles at home. Interment to take place at Flatrock. Funeral notice later.

McNEIL, Rev Dr James
THE DAILY NEWS, 07 April 1956
McNEIL - In Victoria, B.C, April 3, 1956, Rev. Dr. James McNeil, formerly of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, St. John's. He leaves his widow at 812 Transit Rd., a son in Palo Alto, Cal.; 4 sisters and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services on Thursday, April 5th, followed by interment in Royal oak Burial Park.

MERCER, Bertha
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital at 8 p.m. Thursday, Bertha, widow of the late John Mercer, aged 73 years. Leaving to mourn are five daughters, Edith (Mrs. Fred Taylor), Rhylla (Mrs. MacRoss) of the city, Florence (Mrs. Norman Williams), Helen (Mrs. Albert Sturge), Blanche (Mrs. Lester Vallis), residing in Toronto. Three sons, Harold and Jack of the city and George, Toronto. Funeral will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. MacRoss, Portugal Cove Road by motor hearse to the Anglican Cemetery.

MURPHY, Matthew P
THE DAILY NEWS, 26 April 1956
Passed away at Jersey Side (sic), Placentia, on April 22nd, 1956, Matthew P. Murphy; survived by his wife Neilla Murphy, three sons, William, Thomas and Edward. Three daughters, Catherine, Mary (Mrs. Earl Peach), Alicia (Mrs. Richard Phippard). Funeral took place at Placentia April 23rd.

MURPHY, Michael
THE DAILY NEWS, 12 April 1956
Passed peacefully away on April 11th, Mr. Michael Murphy in his 84 year, leaving to mourn 6 sons and 2 daughters, Rose in Brooklyn and May in Boston, 37 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral at 11.00 Friday morning from his late residence, 35 Flower Hill to St. Patrick's Church. Interment at Mount Carmel cemetery.

NEWMAN, Mrs.
THE DAILY NEWS, 06 April 1956
LEWISPORTE - Deepest sympathy is expressed to Mrs. Fred Small in the passing of her mother, Mrs. Newman at her home in Hr. Deep. Although this grand old lady had reached the age of 91, and was in fair health until shortly before her death, yet the love of children for a devoted mother knows no age limit, and when death takes mother at any age, it leaves grief in it's trial, but there is a hope eternal, beautiful and bright, that Mrs. Newman has only gone to await the coming of those children she loved so well. Her husband predeceased her many years ago.

NOEL, Annie
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 April 1956
GRAND FALLS - The death occurred in Grand Falls Tuesday morning at 1.15 of Mrs. Annie Noel, age 79, formerly of Harbour Grace, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Max Willar, Suvla Road. The late Mrs. Noel came to Grand Falls about 10 years ago and lived with her son Malcolm for several years, and during recent months she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Max Willar of Suvla Road. She is survived by two sons, Reginald in St. John's and Malcolm, manager of Brookfield Ice Cream Ltd., Grand Ralls (sic); also five daughters, Muriel (Mrs. Fred Smith) St. John's; Dorothy (Mrs. Roy Taylor) Harbour Grace; Winnie (Mrs. Ernest Drover) at Clarenville; Mildred (Mrs. Max Willar) with whom she resided at the time of her death in Grand Falls, and Mary (Mrs. J. F. Hobbs) Leask, Saskatchewan. The remains of the late Mrs. Noel was conveyed to Harbour Grace where interment took place. Mr. Malcolm Noel and his sister, Mrs. Max Willar, accompanied the body to Hr. Grace.

NOEL, Benjamin
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 April 1956
CARBONEAR - BENJAMIN NOEL
CARBONEAR, April 17th - Mr. Benjamin Noel, formerly of Freshwater passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gordon Walters, on Saturday night. Deceased was in his seventy-third year and though suffering from a heart condition for several years he was active until a few days prior to his death, when he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered. The late Mr. Noel was a carpenter by trade and most of his active years were spent in the U.S.A., although he spent a few years working in Newfoundland on the American bases and only ill health caused him to give up his trade. However even though he took things easier than he otherwise would have he nevertheless did a lot of little jobs around his home and after the death of his wife he came to live with his daughter and she, too, testified to his industry and activity, and we know he will be missed not only for his companionship but for his help. He was a quiet man but very friendly and those how had the privilege of knowing him will remember him as a christian gentleman.
At 2 p.m. this afternoon a service was held at the home of his daughter with Rev. W. B. Johnson assisting the Freshwater minister, Rev. Mr. Jarvis. The hymns "We cannot think of them as dead" and "Abide With Me" were sung and Mrs. Harry Saunders very kindly sang "The City Four Square." Following the service the remains were taken to Freshwater where they were laid by the side of his wife and daughter, who predeceased him by only a couple of years. He leaves to mourn his passing three daughters Mrs. Gordon Walters and Mrs. George Earle, of this town, and Mrs. Clarence Hedges, at St. John's, who were in constant attendance during his short illness and two sons, Ben, of this town, and Chesley at Toronto. A brother Ephraim, residing in St. John's and a sister, Mrs. George Sinyard, resides at Islington.

NOEL, Elizabeth
THE DAILY NEWS, 19 April 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - MRS ELIZABETH NOEL
There passed away very suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henley Crane at Harbour Grace on Monday morning, Elizabeth wife of the late John Noel, at the age of 82 years.
The late Mrs. Noel was born at Harbour Grace South and had resided there up to a couple of years ago when she came to reside with her daughter. On the morning of her passing she had appeared to be in good health and had been up and about as usual, her daughter was out of the room for a short while and returning found that her mother had collapsed. Dr. Cron was quickly called but nothing could be done, death having come suddenly.
Left to mourn the passing of a beloved mother are two daughters, Elizabeth, Mrs. Henley Crane of this town, and Annie, Mrs. H. Hiscock of St. John's and fifteen grandchildren as well as a number of great grandchildren, to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended. One sister, Mrs. Sophia Noseworthy of Southside also survives.
The funeral took place from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Crane on Wednesday, to Harbour Grace South where interment was in the family plot.

O'GRADY, Arthur
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - Mrs. James F. Kennedy, Town Square, received the sad news this week of the passing of her brother-in-law, Mr. Arthur O'Grady who passed away at his home in the Bronx, New York on Tuesday April 3rd. His wife is the former Josephine Lyver of Fortune Harbour a sister of Mrs. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady had planned on visiting the Island this summer.

OLDFORD, Eliza
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 April 1956
GRAND FALLS - A grand old lady of Grand Falls, Mrs. Eliza Oldford, passed away Monday morning at 7 o'clock, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Winfield Wells of Circular Road, Grand Falls, at the age of 95 years. Formerly Eliza Coombs of Round Harbour, Green Bay, the late Mrs. Oldford came to Grand Falls in 1913 and in 1919 she married the late Robert Oldford of this town, in a ceremony performed by Rev. T. E. Loder in the Anglican Church. She leaves to mourn two daughters, Mrs. Sidney Burton, St. John's; Mrs. Winfield Wells, Grand Falls, with whom she resided for approximately 27 years; one son, James Goudie, of Beaumont Avenue; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, to whom sympathy is extended.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Oldford took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the resident of Mrs. Winfield Wells, Circular Road, Grand Falls.

OLDFORD, Emily Carter
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 April 1956
Passed peacefully away on April 22nd, at the Orthopaedic Hospital, Emily Carter Oldford, wife of the late Josiah Oldford of Salvage, B.B.; leaving to mourn one daughter, Ellen Walker, one sister, Elizabeth Oldford at Windsor; two brothers, Joseph Hunter at Windsor and Henry Hunter at Burnside, B.B., also four grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral to take place from her daughter's residence 25 McFarlane St. At 2.30 Tuesday.

O'NEILL, Rev Fr Thomas D
THE DAILY NEWS, 09 April 1956
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, April 7, 1956, Reverend Father Thomas D. O'Neill, Parish Priest of Colliers, Conception Bay, leaving to mourn one sister of this city and two brothers, Alphonsus and Michael of New York. Pontifical Mass of Requiem will be celebrated by His Excellency, Rt. Reverend John M. O'Neill, D.D., at Colliers at 10 a.m., Tuesday after which burial will take place in the priests' plot at Harbour Grace.

O'NEILL, Rev Fr Thomas D
THE DAILY NEWS, 11 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - ATTENDS FUNERAL LATE FR. O'NEILL
Mr. And Mrs. C. J. O'Neill left here for Colliers, C.B., Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Rev. Father Thomas D. O'Neill, Parish Priest of Harbour Main, who passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital last Saturday. Pontifical Mass of Requiem was celebrated by His Excellency Rt. Rev. John M. O'Neill, D.D., at Colliers yesterday morning. Burial took place in the priests' plot at Harbour Grace.

PETRIE, John Albert
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 April 1956
GRAND FALLS - MR. J. A. Petrie Dies At Bishop's Falls
Central Newfoundland heard with profound regret of the passing of a prominent pioneer citizen on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, in the person of Mr. John Albert Petrie, at his home in Bishop's Falls. The late Mr. Petrie was in his 78th year, and the son of the late Alexander and Georgina Petrie of Wick-Cathness and Aberdeershire (sic) in Scotland, and he was born at Petries Crossing, West Newfoundland, in 1878.
Mr. Petrie came to Bishop's Falls in 1909, and took up duties as a timekeeper and storekeeper with the A.N.D. Co. at its Bishop's Falls mill. He was retired in May of 1946. The late Mr. Petrie was an ardent sportsman and devoted much of his time and influence towards the development of community affairs in general at Bishop's Falls.
He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his wife, two daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. Gordon Taylor) of Station Road, Grand Falls, and Patricia (Mrs. Horst Asche) at Bishop's Falls; also six sons, Albert, Robert, George and Donald at Bishop's Falls; Bruce in Toronto and James in Quebec, to whom we extend sympathy.

PIKE, A Chesley
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 May 1956
CARBONEAR, April 30th - A former resident of Carbonear in the person of Mr. A. Chesley Pike, passed away at Vancouver, B.C., on April 20th, in his 63rd year.
Deceased was a veteran of World War 1 and was wounded severely in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The late Mr. Pike was highly esteemed by officers and men with whom he served and also by business associates in British Columbia. He is survived by his wife, a son Gordon and a daughter, Grace, residing at Vancouver, one brother, Mr. E. E. Pike, of this town, and two sisters, Mrs. M. E. Young, at St. John's, and Mrs. (Rev.) H. Cole, at Windsor, Ont., to all of whom the writer extends deepest sympathy.

REID, R C
KETCHESON, J M
SOLLAZZA, F E
THE DAILY NEWS, 12 April 1956
CRASH AT GOOSE KILLS 3
MONTREAL (CP) - A single-engined Otter aircraft crashed Tuesday near Goose Bay, Labrador, killing three RCAF personnel.
An enquiry has been launched into the crash, which occurred in densely-wooded rolling country five miles from the airport.
They were identified by Air Transport Command here as FO R. C. Reid, 27, Dartmouth, N.S., pilot; FO J. M. Ketchesoa, 38, Trenton, Ont., co-pilot; and LAC F. E Sollazza, 21, Sydney, N.S., crew member.
The craft, used for general utility purposes, was on a routine local flight.
FO Reid is survived by his widow and a son. FO Ketcheson was married, with three children. The third victim was unmarried.

RICHARDS, Rev Kenneth
THE DAILY NEWS, 04 May 1956
PASSES AWAY AT L.I. NEW YORK
GRAND FALLS, April 25 - Word has been received in Grand Falls from Lynn Brook (sic), Long Island, New York of the death there April 23rd of Reverend Kenneth Richards, formerly of Tilt Cove, N.H., in his 66th year. The late Rev. Richards is a brother-in-law of Mr. Nehemiah Benson of Gilbert Street, Grand Falls and had been residing at Long Island for 40 years, 30 years of which he was pastor of the United Church at Lynnbrook (sic). He was married to Miss Maud Benson of Hill View (sic), Trinity Bay, and he is survived by wife and one son at Long Island.

ROBERTS, J G
THE DAILY NEWS, 07 April 1956
Died suddenly at Montreal, April 5th, J. G. Roberts of Change Islands; leaving to mourn wife, three daughters and one son.

RYAN, Alice
THE DAILY NEWS, 30 April 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - There passed peacefully away at her home in Riverhead, Harbour Grace, on Tuesday, April 17th, Mrs. Michael Ryan, aged 78 years. The deceased lady was the former Miss Alice Smallcombe and was born at Riverhead. She was well-known in the neighbourhood for her christian piety and kindly nature. She had been apparently in good health and was active about her home up to a few days previous to her passing when she suffered a paralytic stroke and in spite of the care of her daughter and relatives she entered into rest.
Left to mourn are her aged husband, two sons Joseph at Bay Roberts and John Michael at home and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Delaney at Bay Roberts; Gertrude, Mrs. Kevin Normore and Margaret, Mrs. Peter Mullins, both of Corner Brook, besides a sister, Mrs. Ronald Walsh of Harbour Grace; two brothers, John Michael in the U.S.A., and Stephen at Riverhead, to all of whom sympathy is extended.
The funeral took place with Requiem Mass, at St. Joseph's Church, Riverhead, on Thursday, interment being at the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Harbour Grace.

SAPP, Albert C
THE DAILY NEWS, 11 April 1956
BELL ISLAND - SUDDEN PASSING ALBERT C. SAPP
We are sorry to learn, just as we are about to go to press, of the sudden passing of a prominent Bell Island business man in the person of Mr. Albert C. Sapp, whose death occurred early yesterday morning at his home, Bennett Street, Bell Island. Mr. Sapp was in his 70th year and is survived by his wife and one brother, Joseph C. Sapp, Bell Island. Further reference to his passing will appear in Saturday's edition of the Bell Island news.

SAUNDERS, William H
THE DAILY NEWS, 05 April 1956
CARBONEAR, April 3 - There passed peacefully away at 8 a.m. Easter Sunday, William H. Saunders, aged eighty-four years. In his early manhood he spent some years at Venson (sic) Island, Labrador, where he was in charge of Rorke's premises. Later he commanded a trader belonging to William Luff & Sons and made several voyages to the Labrador. However, while still a young man he gave up this class of work and busied himself in the trade of his forefathers. As a cooper he worked with an older brother John and at his death carried on alone until his sons were able to help him. He had prosperous years and poor years, as cooperage reflects the good and bad of the fisheries. However, whether the fishery was good or bad he always managed to adequately care for his family, but to do so he often had to work long hours. During many years he built up a fine business known as Saunders' Cooperage and its reputation for fine workmanship is known throughout the length and breadth of the Province.
The late Mr. Saunders was a man of three loves: family, work and music. He was a good husband and father, a workman who worked eighteen hours of many days and one who needeth not be ashamed of his work; and music - whether it came from the lips of some child or from the instruments of a brass band it always brought out the best that was in him - he certainly loved music and he was a grand singer. For many years he played a cornet in the L.O.L. Band and he often was heard to say "If I were dying and heard a brass band playing I think it would revive me."
A generous man he gave freely to church work and supported community and other philanthropic needs to the best of his ability.
He was laid to rest this afternoon in the U.C. Cemetery following a service in the home, conducted by Revs. W. E. Johnson and W. H. B. Gill. Two of his favourite hymns "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "The Lord's My Shepherd" being sung. At the graveside the hymn "Abide With Me."
The many floral tributes adorning the casket and the large number of mourners that followed the remains to their final resting place bore testimony to the esteem in which he was held.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, William P. and Reginald of this town and Lloyd, with the R.C.M.P. at Grand Falls; three daughters, Mrs. James Smith, St. John's; Mrs. L. E. Flood, at Grimsby, Ont., and Mrs. Vimy Parsons at Detroit, Mich. And a brother, George E. Saunders of Grand Falls, to all of whom we extend....

SEYMOUR, Gordon Herbert
THE DAILY NEWS, 30 April 1956
Saturday at 9.30 a.m. Gordon Herbert, son of the late T. J. and Mrs. Seymour. Left to mourn wife, two children, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral Monday at 2.30 p.m. from 37 Pennywell Road at 2.30 by motor hearse to St. Thomas' Church.

SMALLCOMBE, Brendan
THE DAILY NEWS, 19 April 1956
TEENAGER DROWNS IN CITY STREAM
A 16 year old ward of the Department of Health, Brendan Smallcombe, died yesterday afternoon when he toppled into the racing waters of a Thorburn Road stream. City firemen rushed to the scene when word had been received that the boy's body had been discovered and their efforts to revive him with their pulmotor were to no avail.
The stream had been swelled by melting winter winter (sic) snow and the boy apparently had little chance to save himself.
Officials have been unable to determine how Smallcombe fell into the water.
He was living with a family on the Thorburn Road which had been boarding him for the Department of Health.
The accident occurred around three o'clock yesterday afternoon.

TAYLOR, Stephen
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 April 1956
Passed away at the General Hospital at 7.30 Sunday morning, Stephen Taylor in his 80th year (retired boilermaker). He leaves to mourn one brother. Funeral will take place today, Tuesday at 2.30 from his late residence 212 Pennywell Rd.

THOMS, Jimmy
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 April 1956
Died today at Harbour Grace, Jimmy Thoms, aged 11 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Toms (sic).

THOMS, James
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 May 1956
CARBONEAR - Following the funeral service in the United Church at Harbour Grace on Wednesday, the remains of James, dearly beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thoms, of Harbour Grace, were taken to Adam's Cove, where they were gently laid to rest by the side of his grandfather, the late Mr. James Hollett.
Rev. W. H. Macabe read the committal service and interment was in the United Church Cemetery. The writer, on behalf of all our citizens, extend to Mr. and Mrs. Thoms deepest sympathy on the death of their only child.

THOMS, Jimmie
THE DAILY NEWS, 04 May 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - Much sympathy is being expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thoms of this town, in the passing of their only son Jimmie at the early age of eleven years.
The little lad had been in good health up to seven months ago when he was stricken with a serious malady, from which despite medical skill and continued treatment, both here and at the General Hospital, St. John's, he failed to recover, and on Monday evening, April 23rd, his suffering ended, and rest came to the tired little body.
The funeral, which took place on Thursday afternoon to the United Church was largely attended and the cortege included fellow pupils from the United Church School. The profusion of floral tributes testified to the sympathy felt for the grief-stricken parents.
Following the funeral service which was conducted by the Rev. N. B. Hodder, the remains were taken by motor hearse to Blackhead for interment in the United Church cemetery there.

TUCKER, Henry Charles
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 April 1956
BAY ROBERTS - ELDERLY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
BAY ROBERTS, April 17 - Passed peacefully away at Coley's Point on Saturday, April 14, Mr. Henry Charles Tucker, in his 83rd year.
Left to mourn are two daughters, Lillian (Mrs. Jack Littlejohn) Coley's Point, with whom he resided, and Jean (Mrs. W. C. McGown) at Toronto; 3 sisters, Mrs. Lillian Wells, Mrs. Augustus Tilley and Miss Laura Tucker, all in Toronto; 9 grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends.
The funeral took place at Coley's Point to the Church of St. John the Evangelist with the Rector, Rev. I. Butler, B.A., Lth., officiating.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

WALSH, Bridget
THE DAILY NEWS, 06 April 1956
Passed away yesterday morning, Bridget (Touce) Walsh, in her 77th year, leaving one daughter, Mary (Mrs. William Dalton). Funeral from 69 Colonial Street on Saturday morning for Mass at the Basilica at 10.30 a.m. Burial at Belvedere.

WHEELER, Frank
THE DAILY NEWS, 28 May 1956
CARBONEAR, May 21 - We would like to extend deepest sympathy to Messrs. Edward and Harry Wheeler, of this town on the passing of their brother, Frank, on Friday, April 27, at Millsborough, England. The late Mr. Wheeler was forty years of age and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wheeler, of Greenspond, Bonavista Bay. He served in the Mercantile Marine during the last war and, having married an English girl, he established a home at the above mentioned town, where his wife and family still reside. To them and to his brothers here and a brother and a sister at Greenspond, namely, Ernest Wheeler and Mrs. Raymond Bursey, we extend deepest sympathy.

WHITE, Lavinia
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 April 1956
BAY ROBERTS - Passed peacefully away on Monday, March 19, Mrs. Lavinia White, widow of the late Samuel White, who predeceased her a number of years ago. The late Mrs. White was 83 years of age, and had been quite active around the house up until several months ago, when confinement to her bed became necessary.
Left to mourn his sad loss is one son, James F. White with whom she resided; as well as 7 grandchildren and a large number of great children.
The late Mrs. White was a friendly woman with a smile and encouraging word for all with whom she came in contact. She will be missed, not only by those relatives who mourn her passing, but also by those who had occasion to be in her presence.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, March 21, to St. Matthew's Anglican Church and Cemetery. The Funeral Services were conducted by the Rector, Rev. Isaac Butler, BA, Lth.

WHITE, Sarah Jane
THE DAILY NEWS, 28 April 1956
Passed peacefully away at the Grace Hospital, Sarah Jane White, in her 66th year; leaving to mourn husband Edgar and two sons, Lester and Wylie, also two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Wiseman of St. John's and Mrs. Lewis Burton of Paris, Ont., and two brothers, Dr. Lester Burry, North West River, Labrador, and Capt. John Burry of St. John's; also four grandchildren. Funeral will take place on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. from her son's residence 84 Bonaventure Avenue.

WHITEWAY, Josiah
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 April 1956
The funeral of the late Josiah Whiteway will take play this afternoon at 4.00 p.m. from 40 Pennywell Road by motor hearse to the General Protestant cemetery.

WHITTLE, Douglas
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 April 1956
Douglas Whittle, Mount Cashel Orphanage, age 14. Suddenly at General Hospital, April 16, son of Cyril and the late Beatrice Whittle. Left to mourn father, six brothers, four sisters, Requiem Mass, St. Raphael's Church, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18.

WILLIAMS, Annie Florence
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 April 1956
Entered into rest at 8.30 a.m. Saturday, April 14th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victor Reid, 167 Elizabeth Avenue, Annie Florence, widow of the late Robert Williams, in her 82nd year, leaving to mourn one daughter, Bessie (Mrs. Victor Reid), two step-daughters (Mrs. Alice W. Smith) and Mrs. Irene M. Anderson) of Boston, Mass. Funeral Monday, April 16th, at 3.30 p.m. from 167 Elizabeth Avenue. No flowers by request.

YETMAN, Henry
THE DAILY NEWS, 19 April 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - MR HENRY YETMAN
There passed peacefully away on Tuesday morning April 17th after an illness of a few months, the oldest resident of this town, Mr. Henry Yetman.
The late Mr. Yetman was born at Bryant's Cove in April, 1865, and had reached the age of 91 years.
During his long life, the deceased had prosecuted the fishery and was known as an industrious and God-fearing resident of Bryant's Cove.
Eleven years ago, Mr. Yetman retired from his life-long occupation, and with his family moved to Harbour Grace, where, despite advancing years he occupied his days with useful tasks around his property. A faithful member of the church of England, he was a regular attendant at the House of God, as long as health permitted, both at his native Bryant's Cove and since coming to this town.
Left o mourn are his wife still active at the age of ninety years, three sons, Albert of this town, Henry at Victoria B.C. and Charles at Detroit, and five daughters, Millie of this town, Blanche at Detroit, Mrs. Philip Rideout and Mrs. Samuel Pollock of Montreal, Mrs. W. W. Ferrill at Flordia (sic) and 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren besides a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. The service being conducted by Rev. L. A. J. Ludlow and interment being at the Church of England cemetery.