ABBOTT, Infant
THE DAILY NEWS, 10 August 1956
CLARKE'S BEACH - Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Abbott on the death recently of their infant daughter.

ABBOTT, William
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at 7.30 a.m. Tuesday, after a short illness, Mr. William Abbott, aged 50 years. Leaving to mourn their sad loss four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Walsh, Mrs. James Barrett, Mrs. Peter Sparkes of this city and Mrs. Leo Phelan residing in the U.S.A.; one brother, Joseph. Funeral will take place from the residence of his niece, Mrs. Max Pearce, 5 Cabot Avenue, off Signal Hill Road, by motor hearse at 2.30 p.m. Thursday.

ANTHONY, Jemima
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 2nd, Jemima, widow of Thomas M. Anthony, in her 90th year. Leaving to mourn two sons, Josiah of New Brighton, Penn., and William H. of the City. Three daughters: Lily (Mrs. Head Constable J. R. Squibb), Trixie (Mrs. I. J. Bishop), Mabel (Mrs. S. F. Morgan) of the City. Funeral will take place on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. by motor hearse, from her daughter's residence, 18 Merrymeeting Road, to the Anglican cemetery.

BATTEN, Major Katherine
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 August 1956
Mrs. Major Katherine (Salvation Army). At Toronto, on August 19th, 1956, Major Katherine Barter (sic), beloved wife of Major John Batten and dear mother of Bonnie and Clyde. Resting at the Jerrett Funeral Chapel, Toronto. Service Wednesday 1 p.m. Interment Salvation Army plot, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

BRINTON, Captain John
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 August 1956
Passed away at Belloram (sic) on August 1st, Captain John Brinton. Leaving to mourn his wife and two daughters: Mrs. Reo Morrissey at St. John's and Deryl at Gander.

CARBAGE, Regina
THE DAILY NEWS, 25 August 1956
BELL ISLAND - "God's finger touched her and she slept." - Tennyson
Mere words of the writer fail to adequately express the deep sorrow and gloom that came over the Island on Wednesday, August 22, when it was made known that one of our best known citizens in the person of the late Mrs. Regina Carbage, widow of the late Michael Carbage of revered memory had passed peacefully into the inscrutable silence of death following a heart attack. Her passing occurred at 5 in the morning on the above mentioned date.
Born in Basikes, Syria on April 22nd, 1882, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Basha and she had been a resident of Bell Island for 57 years. Here she went into business with her late husband which they conducted very successfully and that business name of Carbage still remains a household one on the Iron Isle. Mrs. Carbage also carried on a hotel for years, in addition to other enterprises in the heart of Town Square.
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. "She had vast capacities for making friends, she liked people, liked to help people and to be with people." Mrs. Carbage was not afraid of life, nor of death, for she had built her house upon a rock and was ready when the call came to meet her Maker. Death clearly shows we really own nothing in this world for a little while we are just the nominal owners. We shall see her no more but her memory shall remain verdant in our hearts. To her, her Lord has become a reality. She welcomed not depth (sic) - but life eternal, life which Christ himself offered her, and now as the dove returns as a symbol of peace so her soul in peace has returned to God who gave it.
Left to sustain the sad bereavement are seven daughters, Lillian Martha, (Mrs. Joseph Basha), Maime, (Mrs. Wm. Vickers), Nancy, Helen, (Mrs. John Simon), Bell Island; Jean (Mrs. Fred Basha), Corner Brook; and Sister May Regina of the Convent of Mercy, St. Lawrence. Three sons, George M., Vincent and Joseph and one brother, Elias, Bell Island, as well as 16 grandchildren. All of her family were with her when she passed away.
The funeral took place to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Wabana by motor hearse yesterday morning at 9 o'clock and was very largely attended. The Solemn Mass of Requiem was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. Purcell with Rev. Fr. J. L. O'Dwyer as Deacon and Rev. F. Maddigan as Sub-Deacon. Interment was in the R.C. Cemetery.

CASHIN, Mother Margaret Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 August 1956
Mother Margaret Mary Cashin passed peacefully away at the Presentation Convent, Harbour Main, on August 7th. Funeral took place on August 9th. Left to mourn are one brother Patrick; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Whelan, Sister Mary Wilhelmina at Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Stephen Dalton, Cape Broyle.

CASHIN, Mother Margaret Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 22 September 1956
At Holy Family Convent, Harbour Main, on the morning of August 7, the gentle soul of Mother Margaret Mary Cashin hearkened to the voice of the Angel of Death and wended its way to her Divine Spouse, whom she had served faithfully and well for fifty-three years as a religious of the Presentation Congregation.
Born at Cape Broyle, Southern Shore, December 5, Mother Margaret was the daughter of the late John and Anne Cashin. She was one of a large family in which the parents saw to it that the children were brought up in the fear and love of God. She received her early education at the local school, Cape Broyle, later entering St. Bride's College, Littledale, to complete it, after which she taught school for some years at Manuels, Conception Bay.
In 1903, heeding her Beloved's invitation to "Come, follow Me," she made the sublime sacrifice of her life to Him and entered the congregation of her choice at Sacred Heart Convent, Ferryland, where she made her Novitiate, and was professed on October 17, 1905. For ten years Mother Margaret laboured zealously for the youth entrusted to her care, giving freely of her time and talents for their temporal and spiritual welfare.
In 1912 she was transferred to Torbay where she was later appointed Superioress. In 1919 she was sent to Harbour Main where she again held the office of superioress for two terms and where she remained until her death.
During her long religious life, Mother Margaret was well-known for her devotion to duty, her strict observance of her religious rules and her constant spirit of prayer. Her practice of charity in word and deed will long remain as exemplary in the minds of those who lived in Community with her. As a religious teacher, she was an (sic) zealous and thorough one. Pupils who passed through her hands were noted for their efficiency in the basic principles of a good education. To them she was a strict but kind teacher and friend. When failing health prevented her from further labouring for others, she uttered her "fiat," retired from the classroom and spent the last of her days in silent suffering and prayer.
At 10 o'clock on Thursday, August 9, a solemn Mass of Requiem was celebrated in the parish church of Sts. Peter and Paul by Rev. J. Howard, P.P., Harbour Main, assisted by Rev. Wm. Casey P.P., Conception Harbour, and Rev. E.A. Walsh, P.P., Avondale as deacon and sub-deacon respectively. Rev. J. Hogan, P.P., North River and Rev. Wm. Hogan Rector of the Cathedral, Harbour Grace were in the sanctuary. Sisters from Cathedral Square, St. Patrick's Convent, Riverhead and Harbour Grace were also present for the Mass. After Mass, preceded by acolytes and crossbearer the funeral cortege moved slowly up the hillside to the Sisters' plot where the mortal remains of dear Mother Margaret were laid to rest. Along the way the pupils of the Convent School formed a guard of honour, thus showing their love and gratitude for the dear departed one. Prayers at the graveside were recited by Rev. E.A. Walsh, P.P., Avondale.
Left to mourn are three sisters, Sister Mary Wilhelmina, Dominican Sister at Duluth, U.S.A. and Mrs. Stephen Dalton of Cape Broyle, one brother, Patrick in U.S.A. also two cousins, Major P. and Lawrence V. Cashin, both of St. John's to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

CONWAY, John
THE DAILY NEWS, 10 August 1956
BADGER - Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. John Conway on the passing of her husband on August 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Conway had just shortly taken up residence at this town when Mr. Conway was taken suddenly ill and passed away. Although he had not been feeling well for quite some time it was a shock to his many friends when he succumbed to his illness so suddenly.

COUSINS, John
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 August 1956
CLARKE'S BEACH - Mr. John Cousins of Makinson's (sic) passed peacefully away on August 11th in his 81st year.
He leaves to mourn an adopted son Arthur with whom he resided. The funeral took place to the C. of E. Church, Juniper Stump on Monday August 13th.

CRANE, Henley
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 August 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - The death occured (sic) at his residence Downing Street, Harbour Grace on Tuesday, August 14th of Mr. Hwbkwt Crabe (sic)
The late Mr. Crane, who was born in 1888, was the son of the late Mr and Mrs George Crane, and on leaving school spent his early yeats (sic) at the Labrador fishery in Company with his father.
In 1928, Mr Carne went to Brooklyn N.Y. where, for twelve years he was employed at construction work. He returned in 1940 to spend the remaining years in his home town where he was known as a quiet, industrious and highly respected citizen.
Three years ago, Mr Crane underwent a major operation at the General Hospital, S5 (sic) John's and for some time it was thought that his health had improved. However he was obliged to receive further hospital treatment, the last time being a few months ago, when it was found that his condition had grown weaker and despite midical (sic) care and attention, he entered into rest 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday.
The late Mr. Crane was a regular attendant at the services of his church whenever his health permitted and in his home was a loving husband and devoted parent. During this summer he was cheered by the visits of two of his daughters and a son who are now residing in the U.S.A.
Left to mourn are his widow, (the former Miss Elizabeth Noel of Harbour Grace South) three sons, Albert at home, Gordon at Brooklyn, N.Y. and Llxoxllyn (sic) of the Department of Fisheries, St. John's, four daughter (sic), Beatrice Mrs. James McLoughlin of New London Conn., Florence, Mrs James Maxon, Brooklyn, N.Y. Annie, Mrs. Michael Paciello of Otica (sic), N.Y. and LOU-SE (sic), Mrs. Cecil Archibald (sic), Hr. Grace, as well as eight grandchildren, and one brother Mr. John Crane of this town, to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended.
The funeral which was largely attended took place on Thursday, August 16th to ST Pauls (sic) Church where the burial service was conducted by Rev. L. A. J. Ludlow. Interment was in the family plot at the Church of England cemeterry (sic).

DAWE, Ted
THE DAILY NEWS, 02 August 1956
YOUTH DROWNED AT GRAND FALLS
The 106th violent death since January 1st, was reported from Grand Falls last night where 15-year-old Ted Dawe of that place was drowned in the Exploits River.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dawe, Valley Road, Grand Falls, the victim was salmon fishing with Danny Kane, when he lost his canoe paddle and in an effort to retrieve it fell overboard and was swept to his death in the fast moving current of the river.
Kane was rescutd (sic) by a nearby fisherman. Up to a late hour last night RCMP and searchers were still dragging the river for the body of Dawe.

DAWE, Ted
THE DAILY NEWS, 13 August 1956
GRAND FALLS - The rough and uncertain waters of the Exploits River, claimed another young life only a few hundred yards below the paper mill in Grand Falls early Tuesday evening, and the victim was 15 year old Ted Dawe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dawe of Valley Road, brings to nine, the total of fatalities in the Grand Falls area thus far this year.
Tuesday evening's tragedy occurred around 7.15 p.m. in a section of the river described by river men, as being the most turbulent of its course, and containing a depth of 60 feet of water in that particular vicinity.
The victim, Ted Dawe, and his companion, Danny Kane, were fishing from a canoe, approximately 30 yards from the shoreline, when Ted Dawe, who was wearing hip length rubbers, lost his paddle in a whirlpool, and suddenly dived from the canoe in an efford to retrieve it. The young lad was quickly whirled away by the heavy tide, and the cries of his companion Danny Kane, attracted the attention of Mr. Cecil Peddle, some distance from the scene; and, Mr. Peddle quickly launched his boat, and towed Kane's boat ashore.
The alarm was quickly sounded and police and experienced rivermen, began an intense search of the area, which had to be abandoned at nightfall. The search was resumed again early Wednesday morning, with boat crews scouring the river for considerable distance, and foot patrols covering the river banks, and coves.
We understand that the A.N.D. Company has kindly cooperated to the extent of providing one of their river boats from Badger, and this boat was pressed into the search. The news of this unfortunate tragedy has hit Grand Falls with considerable impact, and Mr. and Mrs. Dawe are receiving the sympathy of everyone. As stated it's the 9th fatality this year in Grand Falls area, 6 person having lost their lives in traffic accidents, 1 child accidentally killed at Windsor and two drownings.

DAWE, Walter
THE DAILY NEWS, 28 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at the Grace Hospital 5 a.m. Aug. 27th, Walter Dawe, aged 48 years. Leaving to mourn wife (Ethel), one daughter, Mrs. Roy Percy; one son, John; father, two brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. Funeral on Wednesday from his late residence, 136 Forest Road, to Salvation Army Cemetery.

DEVEREAUX, Michael F
THE DAILY NEWS, 08 September 1956
AVONDALE, Sept. 5 - The premature and accidental death of Michael F. Devereaux of Avondale has left out community in a mood of sadness and regret since the date of its occurrence, August 25, in Holyrood.
He was the son of the late James and Mary Devereaux (nee Crawley of Chapel's Cove), and after the usual years of school attendance in the classes of the late "Master" Moore he engaged with his father for a year or two in the only available industry of that time - the Labrador fishery.
At the age of seventeen years he left Newfoundland and worked in several of the provinces of Canada, from where he had the unique distinction of entering the United States by crossing the border on horseback in the management and control of a herd of horses.
He remained in the United States for thirteen years, during which time in the exercise of his wonderful energy and alertness he sounded the prospect of financial success in thirty-nine of the states of that union before returning again to his native Avondale in Newfoundland.
Here, in addition to the portion of land inherited from his late father, he added and cultivated an extra large section which he named "Altuna Farm", and at which he worked early and late with an energy and perseverance watched by few of our labouring class who has undertaken the establishment of an independent and comfortable home from the utilization of our rocky and rugged Newfoundland soil.
All of this the late Michael F. Devereaux accomplished, as we have said, through the exercise of an almost boundless and inexhaustible energy, and now that his untimely death has so apparently shrouded our entire community it is but fitting and appropriate to state that his exemplary and short lifetime in our community, bristling as it is with the highest motives, aims and ambitions for the success of all our undertakings in church and social security, has left behind him the most kindly feelings and reverent respect on the part of all who knew him.
His family consists, besides Mrs. Devereaux, of six sons and five daughters - James, working with the D.O.T., Port aux Basques; Emmanuel at Goose Bay, Labrador, Mary (Mrs. Nicholas Hawco) of Freshwater, Placentia; ... teaching at Avondale; Teresa, in the Accounting Office at Pepperell AFB; Rosella, teaching at Brigus Junction; Michael, Francis, Joseph, Gregory and Bernice, attending school at home. There are four grandchildren.
Mrs. Devereaux and her large family are indeed worthy and deserving subjects of the deep sympathy that dwells in the breast of every member of our community and that dwells there too in union with many ardent prayers for the eternal happiness of a dear husband and father. – A FRIEND

DOWNEY, Brian
KEAN, Franklyn
PINKSTEN, Stewart
PECKFORD, William
THE DAILY NEWS, 07 August 1956
3 DIE IN ACCIDENTS; FOURTH INVESTIGATED
Three more Newfoundlanders were reported to have died as the result of accidents yesterday and a fourth may be placed on the rapidly mounting provincial accidental fatality list pending the results of an investigation by R.C.M.P. officers at Botwood.
A tiny Corner Brook boy died in the Western Memorial Hospital as the result of injuries sustained in a motor accident and a 20 year old resident of Comfort Cove passed away after failing to regain consciousness following an accident near the West Coast City. A 17 year old St. Anthony youth drowned yesterday and the lifeless body of a 53 year old resident of Phillips Head was found in his motor boat.
BRIAN DOWNEY
Brian Downey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Downey of West Valley Road, Corner Brook, died after he had been struck by a truck while playing in the road near his home.
FRANKLY (sic) KEAN
Reports from St. Anthony late yesterday indicated that RCMP officers were investigating the drowning of Franklyn Kean, a teen-aged school boy of that settlement. Kean's body was discovered floating in the waters of Frenchman's Pond Saturday. Other details were lacking.
STEWART PINKSTEN
Stewart Pinksten of Comfort Cove died in hospital at Corner Book yesterday 10 days after he had been critically injured in a motor accident on a West Coast road. Pinksten failed to regain consciousness following the accident.
WILLIAM PECKFORD
The death of William Peckford is still under investigation by the RCMP. Peckford's body was found in the engine room of his fishing boat. The boat was spotted by people on shore near his Phillips Head home. It was apparently unmanned but continued to move. Other fishermen were sent off to investigate and found the body. Mounted police are awaiting word from the hospital at Botwood to determine whether Peckford died from natural causes or as the result of an accident.

DWYER, John
THE DAILY NEWS, 09 September 1956
CARBONEAR, Sept. 3 - Death came as a happy release on Friday, August 31, to Mr. John Dwyer, after seven months of suffering. Deceased was 71 years of age and for many years prosecuted the Labrador fishery, He was a kindly man, generous of heart and a friend to all who were in need. Surviving are his widow, four sons, John and Kevin in Halifax and James and William at home, and five daughters, Genevieve (Mrs. Joseph Bonang), Mary (Mrs. John Wells), Evelyn (Mrs. Murray Brewer), in Halifax, Eliza and Margaret Rose at home, to all of whom the write extends deepest sympathy. Funeral took place from his late residence to St. Patrick's Church on Monday, Sept. 3, at 2.30 p.m., with Rev. Father Leo Burke reciting the prayers for the dead.

EMBERLY, Maria
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 August 1956
Entered into rest at 6.30 p.m. Sunday, August 19th, Maria Emberly, aged 76 years. Funeral at 2.30 p.m. Tuesday from 32 O'Neill Avenue by motor hearse. (No flowers by request.)

FEAVER, John
HOYLES, Jacob
O'KEEFE, James
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 August 1956
THREE BOYS DROWN, TWO AT DEER LAKE ONE ON S. COAST
Three boys drowned in Newfoundland on Monday while frolicking on sunlit ponds during the last fortnight of their summer vacation.
John Feaver, aged 9, and Jacob Hoyles, aged 7, were playing with two companions in a dory at Deer Lake in western Newfoundland when the boat began drifting away from shore. The boys jumped and swam for safety. John Feaver and Jacob Hoyles didn't make it.
James O'Keefe, aged 12, drowned while swimming with two companions in Barron's Pond on the South Coast, apparently after he floundered into water beyond his death (sic).
Their deaths put drowning at 37 well ahead as the chief accidental killer in Newfoundland this year and swelled the number of fatalities to 117. Highway accident deaths come second with 26 victims, fires third with 19, air disasters 18, electrocutions 3, and miscellaneous 14.

FEEHAN, Norah
THE DAILY NEWS, 14 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at her home, Melrose, T.B., on Thursday, August 9th, Norah Feehan. Leaving to mourn three daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Wm. Peters), Melrose; Catherine (Mrs. Thomas Walsh), St. John's; Mary, nursing staff General Hospital; also six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters in U.S.A., and one brother. Funeral took place on Saturday at 9.30 a.m. with a Requiem Mass.

FITZGERALD, Thomas
The Daily News
August 10, 1956
Page: 10
Spaniard's Bay, August 6 -
We knew Thomas Fitzgerald for a long time and liked him, and so it was with genuine regret that we heard of his entering the General Hospital about two weeks ago to receive medical attention. We did not think then that within ten days we would know him no more in the flesh and that his soul would have returned to God who gave it. He passed away on Thursday, August 2, as he lived - peacefully, and in the faith of the Catholic Church of which he was a devout son.
Thomas Fitzgerald worked for several years on Bell Island but left there in the early forties for employment at the U.S. Naval Base, Argentia, where he was accidentally injured in such a degree that he classified as permanently and totally disabled. Since then he had to be content with his lot, and although he spent many months in hospital during this period he always had a ready smile we felt that it took a great deal of courage to "put the best side out." But, knowing him, we realize that he could do no other, and the little community of Tilton where he lived will miss him.
Tom was ever ready to lend a helping hand and we had many occasions to be grateful to him for kindnesses rendered. When times were not as prosperous as they now are, we taught school at Tilton. We needed more classroom space and money was hard to come by and so much of it was raised by social gatherings. Tom never once refused to bring his violin to supply music for a dance, often at great discomfort to himself and without remuneration, and ours was an Anglican School. Tom was as generous as he was kind and courteous. May his soul rest in peace.
His funeral took place on Saturday morning to the Church of St. Anne at Spaniard's Bay where Solemn Mass of Requiem, followed by the Burial Office, was sung by Rev. Fr. F. J. Terry of the Cathedral Staff.
To those who mourn his passing we offer our sincerest sympathy.

FLIGHT, Phoebe
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at Boston Mass., on August 28th, Phoebe (Taylor) Flight. Leaving to mourn husband, two daughters, Lillian (Mrs. Fred Stephens), and Dorothy at Boston; one son, John Taylor, 10 Morris Avenue, two sisters, Mrs. McCarthy, Torbay Road, and Mrs. Spurrell at Windsor, and one brother, William Morris, in Florida, and eight grandchildren.

FLYNN, Thomas J
THE DAILY NEWS, 06 August 1956
Died suddenly Sunday morning, August 5, Sergeant Thomas J. Flynn of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Left to mourn wife, three sons, four sisters and one brother. Funeral Tuesday morning at 9.30 from his late residence, 108 Pleasant Street to St. Patrick's Church for Requiem Mass.

FOX, Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 09 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at her home, 30 Queen's Road, Mary Cashin, widow of Hon. Mr. Justice Fox, leaving to mourn 3 daughters: Joan, Nora and Sheila; 2 sons, Cyril and David; and 2 brothers: Peter and Larry. Funeral notice later. No flowers by request.

FOX, Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 10 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at her home, 30 Queen's Road, Mary Cashin Fox, widow of the late Honourable Mr. Justice Fox, leaving to mourn three daughters Joan, Nora and Sheila; two sons: Cyril and David and two brothers: Major Peter J. and Lawrence V. Cashin. Funeral from her late residence at 11.15 a.m. Saturday morning to the Basilica for Requiem mass at 11.30.

FRENCH, Samuel
The Daily News
August 10, 1956
Page: 10
Spaniard's Bay News
Samuel French - Relatives here have been advised of the death of Samuel French at Toronto, following a brief illness. Deceased was in his fifty-eight year. Interment was at Toronto.
The late Samuel French was a resident of this town for several years, before moving to Toronto to reside. He was a foreign going sea captain and was one of the youngest to command a three masted sailing vessel out of this port. He took his first command, a three masted vessel to Portugal at the age of eighteen years.
To the members of his family at Toronto, and other relatives here and elsewhere we extend the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

FRENCH, Samuel
THE DAILY NEWS, 10 August 1956
GRAND BANK - Relatives here have been advised of the death of Samuel French at Toronto, following a brief illness. Deceased was in his fifty-eight year. Internment (sic) was at Toronto.
The late Samuel French was a resident of this town. For several years, before moving to Toronto to reside he was a foreign going sea captain and was one of the youngest to command a three masted sailing vessel out of this port. He took his first command, a three master vessel to Portugal at the age of eighteen years.
To the members of his family at Toronto, and other relatives here and elsewhere we extend the sympathy of the Community to the bereaved.

HARNUM, Stephen
HARNUM, Arthur
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 August 1956
GREENS HR. FIRE CLAIMS TWO LIVES
Two elderly Green's Harbour men have died in a fire which destroyed their two storey frame dwelling. Stephen and Arthur Harnum became Newfoundland's 18th and 19th fire fatalities yesterday.
The older of the two brothers, Stephen, was an invalid. His body was discovered in bed. Arthur, the younger brother, was found by RCMP officers near a door, through which he is believed to have attempted to escape the flames.
The two fatalities brought the death rate from fire this year to the highest in Newfoundland for several years. The number of accident fatalities climbed to 111, higher than that for the same period in 1955.
The building in which the two men lived alone was completely destroyed. RCMP officers, investigating the fire, have yet to determine its cause.

HAYNES, William
THE DAILY NEWS, 01 September 1956
BELL ISLAND - We extend our deepest sympathy to Rev. C. D. Haynes, Curate, St. Cyprian's, on the death of his father, Mr. William Haynes, who passed away suddenly at Corner Brook on Saturday, August 25.

HAYNES, Lieut William
THE DAILY NEWS, 27 August 1956
Passed away suddenly at Corner Brook on August 25th, Lieut Wm. Haynes, D.C.M., Royal Nfld. Regiment. Leaving to mourn besides his wife (Annie Randell), seven sons, Wilfred, Randell, Harold, Augustus, Revd Douglas, Maxwell, Peter, and one daughter, Winifred; also two sisters, one brother and eight grandchildren. Funeral on Wednesday August 29th, at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence, 27 Howley Ave. Extension, to Church of England Cathedral.

HILLIER, Annabella
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
GRAND BANK NEWS - Passed peacefully away at Fortune, on August 7th, Annabella Hillier in her seventy-ninth year. Deceased had been in failing health for some time.
The funeral services were held at Lamaline August 9th. Interment was in the Anglican Cemetery with Rev. L. C. Rees conducting the services.
Deceased is survived by two daughters Mrs. Clement Hann at Lamaline, and Mrs. John T. Ayers with whom she desided (sic), also ten grandchildren.

HOLLETT, Thomas
THE DAILY NEWS, 27 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 25th, Thomas Hollett in his 83rd year. Left to mourn are four daughters, Lillian (Mrs. M. Foley), Mrs. Rose Cook, Ethel (Mrs. Sam Grouchy), Florence (Mrs. Fred Whiteway); three sons, Samuel, Joseph and Kitchener, one brother, Edward, of Grand Bank; 27 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral by motor hearse from his daughter's residence, 40 Froude Avenue, on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

HOLLETT, Thomas
THE DAILY NEWS, 28 August 1956
The funeral of the late Thomas Hollett takes place at 2.30 p.m. to-day from his daughter's residence, 49 Froude Avenue.

HOLWELL, Henry Thomas
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at home on August 18th, Henry Thomas Holwell in his 78th year. Left to mourn are his wife and four daughters, two sons, three brothers, one sister, sixteen grandchildren and one great child, as well as a large circle of friends. Funeral will take place to-day at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence, 15 Pilot's Hill, to the Anglican Cemetery.

HUGHES, Ellen Francis
THE DAILY NEWS, 04 August 1956
PASSING OF MRS. J. A. HUGHES
BELL ISLAND - Death cast its fatal shadow over the community of Bell Island on Wednesday August 1st, when the gentle spirit of Ellen Francis, beloved wife of Mr. John A. Hughes passed peacefully to her eternal reward. Mrs. Hughes had been in failing health for the past year and the end was not unexpected.
The late Mrs. Hughes was born at Flatrock, 73 years ago and was a daughter of the late Eleen (sic) and Frances Maher.
She possess a very attractive and kindly personality. The smile of kindness and graciousness was always magnetic. A lady of exceptional good nature. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand. A truly good woman, a christian (sic) in the highest acception of the term was Mrs. Hughes. All who knew her loved her, yes, she carried peace with her that soothing restful feeling of peace which is so restful to the weary suffer. Her relationship with everybody was always harmonious, her optimistic nature and her ardent spirit left an indeliable (sic) impression on those she met and endeared her to her many friends. Mrs. Hughes has passed from this vale of tears, but we feel better for having known her, for she was a good woman cast in her own mold and gifted with much common sense. She has gone to that bourne from whence no traveller returns but her memory is held in cherished and impershable (sic) remembrance by the family so deeply afflicted.
There remains to sustain the bereavement, a loving husband, three sons, Leonard, Bell Island; Thomas and John British Columbia; one daughter Mary, (Mrs. Michael Keough, Fredricton (sic), N.B.; three brothers, Jarves, Denis and Patrick, Flatrock; also three sisters, Sister Bertrmas (sic) of the Convent Harbour Main; Mrs. Mary Ann Everson, Flatrock; Mrs. Albert Scott Ohio, U.S.A.
The funeral took place to the Church of the Immaculate Conception yesterday morning by motor hearse, where solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. G. F. Bartlett, with Rev. Fr. J. L. O'Dwyer deacon, and Rev. Fr. G. Purcell, sub deacon. Interment was in the R. C. Cemetery.
The funeral arrangements was (sic) in charge of Rideout's Funeral Home, and the following acted as pall-bearers, Messrs. W. J. Sullivan, Brian Murphy, Peter Fitzgerald, Wm. Kent, Michael Reid, and Stephen A. Neary.

HURLEY, Mary
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 August 1956
Passed peacefully away after a long illness, Mary, beloved wife of Joseph Hurley in her 31st year. Left to mourn their sad loss husband, four children, four brothers, step-mother, four step-sisters, one step-brother. Funeral to-day at 9.30 a.m. with Solemn High Requiem Mass from St. Patrick's Church.

HUSK, Charles
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 14th, Charles Husk, retired C.N.R. official, in his 78th year. Leaving to mourn his widow (Martha), two daughters, five sons and a large number of grandchildren. Funeral will be held from his son's residence, 37 Hoyle's Avenue to-day, August 16th, at 2.30 p.m.

KENNEDY, Captain Stephen J
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 August 1956
CONCEPTION HARBOUR - The sands of time move relentlessly onward, and death, the Grim Reaper, is slowly but surely diminishing the number of those outstanding personages that link Newfoundland to its chequered and colourful past, a past resplendent with tales of wooden ships and iron men. Such a link was severed when at Conception Harbour, on Aug. 6, Cpl. (sic) Stephen J. Kennedy sailed forth on that voyage from whence there is no return.
His death was not wholly unexpected and three of his children, Nellie, Winnifred and Ted had hurried home from Philadelphia to comfort and care for him during his last hours. Earlier in the year he had undergone an operation from which he did not fully recover. Fortified by the Sacred Rites of the Roman Catholic Church, of whose teachings he had ever been a faithful follower, he went calmly on to meet his Maker.
The funeral took place on Aug. 8, from his home, to St. Anne's Church, where Solemn High Requiem Mass and Office was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Casey P.P., assisted by Rev. Frs. Howard and Walsh. The large concourse of mourners, relatives and friends, together with the great number of Mass Cards and Messages of Sympathy testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral arrangements were under the direction of undertaker Dunphy of Holyrood.
The late Stephen J. Kennedy was born at Conception harbour, in May of 1872, and from early boyhood was engaged in the Labrador fishery. When quite a young man, he assumed command of his father's schooner, The Hibernia. That ship he sailed for twelve seasons. other well-known schooners of the Labrador Trace that he commanded were:- The Michael Joe (20 years); The Enchantress; The Sunshine; The Clarence B.; The Vickers Vimy; The Vendetta; The Springwood; The Pandora; The Gondola and the three-masted George A. Wood. he also, for three summers, commanded George Jerrett's Yatch, The P.D.
From such a long and hazardous career there can doubtlessly be gleaned many stories of danger, hardship, courage and resourcefulness. One such episode is well remembered by people of Conception Harbour, Brigus and other Conception Bay towns. In the spring of 1921 he took a schooner to Labrador, with stationers and their supplies, He, himself fished as a stationer. In the autumn the owners decided to send the schooner across with a load of dry fish. Capt. Kennedy and his crew returned with other stationers, both men and women, as passengers on The Clarence B., commanded by Capt George Gushue of Brigus. It was late in the fall and stormy weather had set in. On Oct. 29 while crossing Green Bay, the seas were raging high and Capt. Gushue was swept overboard to his death. With him went Michael Connors of Conception Harbour. Things looked black indeed for those on board. Immediately Stephen John was called up to take charge. Their confidence in him was justified. His experience and resourcefulness, backed by the heroic efforts of the men on board, brought the vessel safely to port.
Now, he has passed on and his cheerful voice and informative stories will no longer delight his large circle of relatives and friends.
Left to mourn are three sons, Michael, of Conception Harbour (presently at Goose Bay); Charlie and Ted at Philadelphia; four daughters, Tess, (Mrs. M. Mason); Winnifred, (Mrs. W. Keating); Nellie, (Mrs. J. Gillespie); and Margaret, (Mrs. N. Gimpel) all of Philadelphia; nineteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one brother, William at Conception Harbour.

KIDNEY, Jerry
THE DAILY NEWS, 25 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital, on August 24th, Jerry Kidney. Leaving to mourn one brother, three sisters, two at home and one at Lynn, Mass. Funeral on Monday morning at 8.30 from his late residence, 49 Flower Hill, to St. Patrick's Church.

LAHEY, William
THE DAILY NEWS, 01 September 1956
BELL ISLAND - It is with sincere regret that we record the passing of Mr. William Lahey of Lance Cove Road, Bell Island, whose death occurred at the General Hospital on Friday, August 17, following a long illness.
The late William was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lahey and was born at Bell Island 45 years ago.
At an early age he entered the employ of the mining company and about ten years ago was obliged to relinquish his duties owing to ill health, and since then he has been around the home.
Possessed of a very likable disposition, quiet and unassuming, he was well liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and his passing at such an early age is deeply regretted by his many (sic)
Surviving are his five sisters, Mrs. Wm. Kennedy, Lance Cove; Mrs. Peter Murphy, Bell Island; Alice at home; Mrs. John D. Abraham, Montreal; Mrs. Nicholas Descheis, Govenherst (sic), Ontario.
The funeraltoo k (sic) place by motor hearse Sunday morning to the Church of St. Michael and Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated on Monday morning, August 20. Interment was in the R.C. Cemetery.

LANGER, Bertha
THE DAILY NEWS, 25 August 1956
Passed peacefully away after a lingering illness at her home in Heart's Desire, Bertha, beloved wife of Daniel and dear mother of Cecily, Mrs. Charles O'Keefe in St. John's, Patrick and Michael at Sydney, N.S., Stella, Mrs. Roy St. George at Heart's Desire, Florence, Mrs. Wm. Boone, in Arkansas, Mary, Mrs. Peter Shaw, and Daniel at Placentia, Inniss, William, Stephen and Regina at home; 23 grandchildren and three sisters, Lucy, Mrs. Frederick Lannon, Agnes, Mrs. John Murphy, and Caroline, Mrs. Thos. Clarke.

LEGGE, Dorothy
THE DAILY NEWS, 30 August 1956
Passed away on Wed. August 29, Dorothy, widow of John Legge, age 70 years. Left to mourn four daughters, two sons. Funeral will take place on Friday at 2.30 p.m. from her late residence, 73 Long's Hill, by motor hearse to the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.

LEGGE, Dorothy
THE DAILY NEWS, 10 September 1956
HEARTS CONTENT - There passed peacefully away Wednesday, August 29, at St. John's, Mrs. Dorothy Legge, formerly of this town, in her 70th year. Left to mourn her loss are four daughters, Madeline (Mrs. T. McCauly) Long Island, New York; Annie (Mrs. F. Rose) Hearts Content; Florence (Mrs. Alex Davis), and Nellie, at St. John's; two sons, Eric and Ted, both in the United States; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral took place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Davis, 73 Long's Hill, to the C. of E. Cemetery, Forest Road.

LIDSTONE, Reginald
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at the St. John's Sanatorium on August 17th, Reginald Lidstone, aged 34 years. Beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lidstone Mount Pearl Road. Left to mourn besides his parents are two sisters Violet (Mrs. Matthew LeGrow) Topsail Road, St. John's, and Jean (Mrs. J. R. Thoms), St. John's and one brother, Ernest, of Corner Brook, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral will take place at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday from his late residence, Mount Pearl Road, to Salvation Army Cemetery.

MARTIN, Annie
THE DAILY NEWS, 09 August 1956
OBITUARY - MRS. JOSEPH MARTIN
HARBOUR GRACE - There passed peacefully away on Friday evening after an illness of several weeks, Annie Gallant, wife of Mr. Joseph Martin of Hr. Grace.
The deceased lady came to Hr. Grace from Sydney, N.S., thirty-five years ago, having met and married Mr. Martin when he was at that town taking part in a running competition, and has resided here ever since, being well liked by all her friends and neighbours for her gentle and pleasant disposition.
Left to mourn her passing, at the age of 56 years, are her husband and three daughters, Lillian (Mrs. Amon Penney) Carboneer (sic), Stella (Mrs. John Moores,) Harbour Grace, and Jean (Mrs. Frank Noseworthy) Hr. Grace South, as well as thirteen grandchildren, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. A. J. Ludlow conducting the burial service at St. Paul's Church. Interment was in the C. of E. Cemetery.
MARTIN, Annie
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 August 1956
HARBOUR GRACE - The name of the late Mrs. Joseph Martin prior to her marriage, which was inadvertently given in last week's Harbour Grace Notes as "Gallant" should have been Annie Agnes Snow. The late Mrs. Martin was born at Whitbourne and moved later to Sydney, N.S.

MARTIN, Gertrude
THE DAILY NEWS, 27 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, August 26th, Gertrude, beloved wife of Ronald Martin, in her 73rd year. Leaving to mourn besides her husband, two daughters, May at home and Margaret (Mrs. Don Taylor); also four sons, Rex, Ern, Edward and Graham, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral by motor hearse from her late residence, 162 Avalon Terrace, Topsail Road, at 2.30 p.m. Tuesday to the Anglican Cathedral and thence to the Anglican Cemetery.

MARTIN, Gertrude
THE DAILY NEWS, 31 August 1956
FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT ST. JOHN'S
The news was received here on Sunday of the passing at St. John's of Gertrude, wife of Mr. Ronald Martin, both formerly of this town but for many years residing at St. John's.
The late Mrs. Martin was born at Harbour Grace in 1883 and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Warren. Gifted with a charming personality, Mrs. Martin made numerous friends during her early years in her home town and later at St. John's, all of whom will regret her passing.
Left to mourn besides her husband are four sons, one of whom, Edward, resides at Hr Grace, Rex, Ernest and Graham, and two daughters, May at home and Margaret (Mrs. Donald Taylor), as well as eighteen grandchildren. A brother, William Warren, of this town also survives. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives.

McDONALD, Luke
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at 3.15 on Monday at his home, 32 Mundy Pond Road, Luke, son of the late Samuel and Mary Ann McDonald, aged 56 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife, five sons, six daughters, two sisters, one brother, five grandchildren, and a large circle of friends. Funeral to take place with Solemn Requiem mass on Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. at St. Teresa's Church. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

McHENRY, William E
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
Died at Detroit, Michigan, on August 28th, 1956, William E. McHenry, First Lieut. Nfld. Regiment 1914-1918, husband of the former Agatha Keough of Carbonear. Left to mourn besides his wife are three sons and one daughter.

McHENRY, William Edwin
THE DAILY NEWS, 01 September 1956
There passed away suddenly at Detroit, Michigan, on August 28th, William Edwin McHenry, formerly of Grand Falls, Nfld. He leaves to mourn his wife, the former Agatha Keough of Carbonear; three sons, William, Charles and Thomas; also one daughter, Marie, all of Detroit. Bill McHenry was a member of the Royal Nfld. Regiment of World War One.

MERCER, Albert
Passed peacefully away after a short illness at the Grace Hospital, Albert Mercer, of Bay Roberts, in his 59th year. Left to mourn their sad loss are wife, one son, Vaughn, at Bay Roberts, three daughters, Mrs. Gerald Ploughman (Pearl) at Moncton, Mrs. Roy Batton (Mary), and Berdina at Bay Roberts. Funeral from his late residence at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 19th.

MERCER, Albert
SPRACKLIN, Mrs Thomas
LAHEY, William
THE DAILY NEWS, 22 August 1956
DEATHS
BELL ISLAND - We are sorry to learn of the following deaths, Mr. Albert Mercer, who passed away in his 59th year at the Grace Hospital on August 17th, Mrs. Thos. Spracklin who died at Bell Island August 16 and Mr. Wm. Lahey, August 17th at Bell Island. Further reference to those departed will appear on Saturday's page of the Bell Island News.

MERCER, Albert
THE DAILY NEWS, 23 August 1956
BAY ROBERTS - A highly respected resident of this town Mr. Albert Mercer, passed away at the Grace Hospital Friday August 17, at the age of fifty-eight years. Deceased had been in indifferent health for some years, and as the result of a heart condition, despite the best of medical attention, and the loving care of his family, he passed to be at rest with Him whom he loved and served for many years. Surviving are his wife, three daughters Pearl Mrs. Gerald Ploughman, Moncton, presently at home; Mrs. Mrs. (sic) Roy Batten, and Berdena, one son Vaughan, all residing at home, one sister Gladys, Mrs. Allen Thomas, of Corner Brook; step-father, Mr. Llewellyn Morgan of Bell Island, to all of whom the writer extends deepest sympathy.
Funeral took place by motor hearse Sunday, to St. Mark's Anglican Church. Interment was in St. Mark's Cemetery, Shearstown, Rev. Isaac Butler, B.A., Lt.H., officiated.

MERCER, Albert
THE DAILY NEWS, 23 August 1956
SPANIARD'S BAY - It was with deep regret that we heard of the passing of Albert Mercer of Bay Roberts, after a short illness. The late Mr. Mercer was the owner of the Avalon Stores situated on Main Beach, Spaniards Bay, on the site where the St. Andrew's by the Sea Hotel used to be.
Mr. Mercer was a very likeable person and his many friends and customers will miss his smile and warm greeting.
We join with many from Spaniard's Bay and neighbouring communities in offering our sincerest condolence to his widow, one son and three daughters.

MERCER, Albert
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
ANOTHER VETERAN AT REST - NO 264 A. MERCER ANSWERS CALL
BELL ISLAND - Great and widespread was the sorrow felt when the sad news reached Bell Island that a former resident, in the person of Mr. Albert Mercer, had passed away at the Grace Hospital on Friday, August 17, following a lengthy illness.
The late Albert Mercer was born at Tilt Cove 58 years ago. He was the son of Reuben Mercer and the late Mrs. Llewellyn Morgan. In 1912 he came to Bell Island and went to work in No. 2 mine. When the great conflict came in 1914, Albert was one of the first to answer the call and went overseas with the first five hundred, his regimental number was 264. He was wounded in the Great Drive of 1916, also at Gallipoli and was demobilized in 1918...in the electrical shop...with the company...yard foreman. He entered into business for himself which was carried on under the name of Wabana Lumber Company. This he managed very...until 1941, when he left the island and took up residence at Bay Roberts, where he also conducted a lumber business for a number of years.
After going out of the lumber business, he started a dry goods and furniture store which proved very successful. About four years ago, due to failing health, he was forced to retire and since that time his son Vaughan has managed the business.
The late Albert Mercer was a man of marked ability. There was nothing of the shallow or trivial about him. He had strong convictions and could not be easily changed by anyone. He made himself one with young people as with older folk and his warm and friendly personality endeared him to all who knew him.
Left to sustain the bereavement are his wife at Bay Roberts, three daughters, Pearl (Mrs. Gerald Ploughman) Moncton, N.B. Mamie (Mrs. Roy Batten) Bay Roberts, and Berdina at home; one son, Vaughan, two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Thomas, Corner Brook, and Mrs. Maude Barter, somewhere on the mainland of Canada, a step-father, Mr. Llewellyn Morgan, and a step-brother, Mr. William Morgan of this town, and five grandchildren.
The funeral took place at Shearstown Anglican Church on Sunday, August 19, with the Rector, Rev. I. Davis, officiating both at the church and graveside. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaker James Baggs. The following relatives and friends from Bell Island attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Morgan, Mrs. Rene Perle, Mr. Wilson Morgan and daughter, Mr. Bram Snow and Mr. and Mrs. Bram Budgell.
(NOTE; A portion of the article is difficult to read as it is located on the left gutter edge of the binding.)

MOORES, Paul
THE DAILY NEWS, 18 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 10th, at Notre Dame Memorial Hospital, Twillingate, Paul Moores, aged 70 years. Leaving to mourn loving wife, three sons, Reginald, Donald and Rupert; also three grandchildren and one stepbrother, the Reverend R. C. White of Bobcaygeon, Ont. Funeral was held from the home of the deceased on Sunday afternoon, August 12th.

MORGAN, Harold
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at his home, 71 Aldershot Street, Harold Morgan, son of Edward and Emma Morgan, in his 18th year, leaving to mourn eight brothers and six sisters, two brothers and a sister in Toronto, and a large circle of friends. Funeral notice later.

MORGAN, Walter
THE DAILY NEWS, 31 August 1956
CLARKE'S BEACH - Passed peacefully away at Corner Brook Hospital on August 25th, Mr. Walter Morgan of Bishop's Falls in his 39th year.
Mr. Morgan was formerly of Clarke's Beach but left here years ago to serve with the Reid Nfld. Railways. About 25 years ago he started his own printing business at Bishop's Falls and has since carried on very successfully in that place.
He leaves to mourn his wife, the former Ruth O'Reilly of St. Georges, one daughter and 4 sons at Bishop's Falls, and one sister, Mrs. C. Moore in St. John's.

MURPHY, Anastatia
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 October 1956
MRS. ANASTATIA MURPHY PASSES AWAY
BELL ISLAND - A venerable old lady in the person of Mrs. Anastatia Murphy, widow of the late Peter Murphy passed peacefully away at her home, McNeil Street in St. John's, August 2, 1956, at the ripe old age of 87 years, following a long illness.
The late Mrs. Murphy was well and favourably known on Bell Island, where she lived for many years. A gracious kindly and friendly woman, the late Anastatia Murphy made lasting friendship by the qualities of heart and hand, and her death is mourned by many friends and acquaintances.
Left to mourn are two daughters, Bride, Mrs. James Lahey; Lance Cove, Bell Island; Mary at home, also five grandchildren. She was laid to rest in Belvedere Cemetery on August 4th.

PARSONS, Malcolm
THE DAILY NEWS, 08 August 1956
GRAND BANK - OBITUARY MALCOLM PARSONS
His many friends here were deeply shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden passing of Malcolm Parsons at St. John's recently. Deceased was in his seventieth year and had been suffering from a heart ailment for several months.
The late Malcolm Parsons was a well known figure all over Newfoundland. For many years he travelled all over the Province and was intimately known to all business people. He possessed a pleasing personality, wa (sic) a well read scholar and a keen debater. He was a student of politics and one enjoyed and gained information from discussions with him on such a topic. He was a member of Scottish Freemasonary (sic) for many years and was also associated with the Highlanders Organization and a great admirer of Bobbie Burns and the Burns Night annual celebrations. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his enterment (sic) was in the General Protestant Cemetery. His funeral service and cortege was (sic) attended by a large circle of friends and associates.
To his bereaved widow, and the other members of his family, we extend deepest sympathy from the citizens of this community.

PEARCEY, Frances
THE DAILY NEWS, 01 September 1956
We have learned with deep regret as we are about to go to press of the passing of Mrs. Max Pearcey whose death occurred at the Grace Hospital Thursday following a long illness. A detailed account of her passing will appear in our next issue. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

PEARCEY, Frances
THE DAILY NEWS, 08 September 1956
BELL ISLAND - The community in general and her relatives and friends suffered an irreparable loss on Thursday, August 30 when the news wa (sic) made known that Mrs. J. Max Pearcey had passed away at the Grace Hospital, where she had been a patient since early spring suffering from an incurable malady.
The late Mrs. Pearcey (nee Frances Spurrell) was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Spurrell and was born at Harbour Grace 63 years ago.
A woman of unimpeachable character, she was respected and esteemed by all who knew her. Her's was a kindly spirit and there was a depth of sincerity to her faith which was constantly reflected in her face, and she was possessed with that rather unusual combination of strength character and genuine friendliness which made hr admired and loved by many. A truly good woman, a Christian in the highest acceptance of the term, has gone to that uncharted country from whence no traveller returns but her memory is held in imperishable memory by the family so deeply afflicted.
Left to sustain the bereavement are a loving husband, Bell Island; a daughter, Mrs. James Gosse, Glendale, Mt. Pearl; three brothers, Jack Eben and William at Hr Grace; one sister, Mrs. James Baker, Argentia.
Among those present at the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. John Spurrell, Mr. and Mrs. Eben Spurrell, Mr. and Mrs. James Gosse, Mr. William Spurrell, Mr. Melvin Spurrell, Mr. George Gosse, Mr. Lester Snelgrove, Mr. J. Butler, Misses Kay, Jean and Ruth Spurrell and Miss Jean Noftall.

PIERCEY, Elizabeth
THE DAILY NEWS, 31 August 1956
Passed away at the Grace Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 30th, Elizabeth, wife of Malcolm Piercey, in her 63rd year. Left to mourn besides her husband, one daughter, Emmie (Mrs. James Gosse); three brothers, Jack, Evan and William; one sister, Mrs. Flora Baker, and three grandchildren. Funeral will take place at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday, September 1st, from her late residence at Bell island.

PIKE, Emily Ann
THE DAILY NEWS, 01 September 1956
CARBONEAR, Aug. 23 - There passed away at 5.30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, Emily Ann Pike, widow of the late Mr. Albert Pike, of the South Side. Deceased, who had reached the age of 76 years, had been ill for some time and her passing was not unexpected. Left a widow early in life, she worked hard to provide a comfortable living for herself and it can truthfully be said there was not a lazy bone in her body; she worked because she liked to work. She was a member of the United Church and supported its work to the best of her ability. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Andrew Moores, who resided with her, one sister, Mrs. John Fraize, and one brother, Mr. Hayward Butt, and one grandchild, to all of whom we extend deepest sympathy.
The Funeral was held on Wednesday to the United Church, where Rev. W. B. Johnson conducted the service and where a large crowd of mourners paid their final respects to a highly respected citizen. Interment was in the South Side United Church Cemetery.

POWER, Joseph F
THE DAILY NEWS, 16 August 1956
Died after a brief illness, Joseph F. Power, aged 64 years, leaving to mourn besides his wife, one daughter, 6 sons. Funeral by motor hearse at 9.15 a.m. on Thursday, from 20 Cochrane Street to the Basilica and thence to Belvedere Cemetery.

POWER, Reginald
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 August 1956
CARBONEAR - The news of the passing of Reginald, son of Mrs. Alice and the late Mr. Edward Power came as a shock to his many friends here and at Perry's Cove, his former home. He had been a patient in the sanatorium for about a year but he was thought to be well on the way to complete recovery and discharge. However this was not to be and after suffering an unexpected setback he passed away on Monday, August 6th, at the age of thirty-two years. Deceased was a young man of sterling qualities, friendly, courteous, generous and industrious, and was well liked by his friends and neighbours. He was a dutiful son and his seventy-nine year old mother feels as if the props have been taken from under her for, while she has four other sons, she seldom sees them, since they reside in the U.S.A. Deceased is mourned by his mother, four brothers, Patrick, John, Michael and Gerald, five sisters, Mrs. David Bruce, Mrs. Thomas Gear, Mrs. James Pittman, and Mrs. Peter Hickey, all residing in and around Boston, Mass., and Elizabeth, at home who, with her mother, deeply mourn his passing. He was laid to rest in St. Patrick's cemetery on Wednesday, August 8th, following solemn Mass of Requiem celebrated by Rev. Fr. Leo Burke. To the bereaved relatives the writer extends deepest sympathy.

PRATT, James Charles Spurgeon
THE DAILY NEWS, 06 August 1956
Died at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 4th, James Charles, son of the late Rev. John and Fanny Pratt, aged 76 years, survived by his wife, Marion Gray (Kerr), 3 sons, John Maxwell and Arthur; 2 daughters, Gwenyth (Mrs. H. G. Puddester), and Daphne; 3 brothers, Senator Calvert C., Dr. Edwin J. and Arthur; 2 sisters, Florence and Nellie; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral will take place this afternoon at 2.30 p.m. by motor hearse from his late residence, 137 LeMarchant Road to Wesley United Church. Interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery.

PRATT, Rev James C
THE DAILY NEWS, 22 August 1956
OBITUARY - James C. Pratt
In the recent passing of James C. Pratt, St. John's has lost another estimable citizen. James C. Pratt, the second son of Rev. John and Fanny Knight Pratt, was born in Western Bay in 1880, obtained his early education in the Methodist Schools of Cupids and Blackhead and as a boy of 12 came to St. John's in the early July of 1892 with his father and mother, 4 brothers and one sister.
Rev. John Pratt who had been appointed as Minister of Cochrane Street Methodist Church, arrived in early July 1892 to find the eastern portion of St. John's still smoldering from the disastrous conflagration of the 8th of that month and a goodly number of his parishioners settled in tents and temporary wooden shelters in Bannerman Park, The New Grounds (now Memorial College Grounds), the North and South Banks of Quidi Vidi Lake. Fortunately the original Cochrane Street Methodist Parsonage, 73 Military Rd., had escaped the great fire, and the Pratt family, father and mother, Will, James, Calvert (now Senator), Edwin (now Dr. Edwin J. Pratt, Toronto), Lottie and Arthur had a home awaiting them. James C. Pratt finished his education at the St. John's Methodist College and graduated therefrom with high honours under the Principalship of Prof. R. E. Holloway B.Sc.
He commenced work as cash boy, with Messrs. Ayre & Sons, thence after a few years transferred to office work, with Messrs. Bishop and Monroe. After a short period as Manager of their Hardware Department, he founded the Direct Agencies Ltd. with which Company he has been associated for the past 40 years.
James C. Pratt had always been a public minded citizen, and worthy civic and national causes, always found in him a loyal and devoted supporter.
Endowed with musical and artistic qualifications, he served the Wesley Church Congregation for over twenty years as a voluntary organist, and his interpretation of the spirit and form of Methodist Hymnology was indeed outstanding.
Following the munificent gift to the Methodist College by Hon. C. P. Ayre of the Ayre Playing Field, James C. Pratt was one of the leading spirits in laying out and developing the present Ayre Athletic Grounds.
He was for over twenty years, an active member of the Methodist and United Church College Board of Governors, and gave excellent service on the Executive Committee of that Board, the care and beautification of the College property was a labour of love and made a strong appeal to his artistic disposition.
His work as Treasurer of the Methodist and United Church Orphanage, for nearly twenty five years, during the financially difficult years of the 1920's and 1930's is especially worthy of record.
Following the first Great War period 1914 and 1918 James C. Pratt, served the Government of Newfoundland on the War Pensions Board and rendered particularly good service thereon.
In social life Jim Pratt as he was popularly known, was a kindly genial soul. A devoted husband and father, proud of his family, not however self and family interest centered; he was always ready to help a worthy cause; and indeed made a worthwhile contribution to the interests of his city and country.
To his immediate relatives; wife, daughters, Gwenith (Mrs. H. G. Puddester); and Daphne. Sons, John K., Maxwell and Arthur. Brothers, Senator C. C. Pratt, Dr. Edwin J. and Arthur M. (of Liverpool); sisters, Florence and Nellie, your contributor extends sincere sympathy on the passing of a dear husband, father and brother.
Despite a lengthy period of suffering and physical disability to have had many years of intimate friendship with James C. Pratt, has indeed been an enrichment of one's life.

RAYNES, Philip J
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 August 1956
On Sunday, Auguts (sic) 19th, Philip J. Raynes, aged 69 years. Funeral takes place this morning at 9.15 from Barrett's Mortuary Rooms, Dicks' Square, for Solemn High Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9.30. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

ROBERTS, Alexander R
THE DAILY NEWS, 13 August 1956
Passed away suddenly at Bonne Bay, August 10, Alexander R. Roberts, in his 81st year. Left to mourn one son, Roy, at St. John's, and one brother, Roland, two sisters, Mrs. John Cull and Mrs. Viola Dicks, and two grandchildren.

SPARKES, Gertrude
THE DAILY NEWS, 31 August 1956
Passed away at her home, 74 Carter's Hill, on August 30th, 1956, Gertrude Sparkes, daughter of the late Ambrose and Mary Sparkes. Funeral Saturday morning with Requiem Mass at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

SPRACKLIN, Mrs Thomas
THE DAILY NEWS, 01 September 1956
BELL ISLAND - A wide circle of friends on Bell Island learned with profund (sic) regret of the passing of Mrs. Thomas Spracklin which occured (sic) at her home West Wabana on Thursday Aug 16th, following a short illness.
Born in Brigus 65 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Sparkes of Georgetown, and had been a resident of this town for upwards of fifty years.
Mrs. Spracklin possessed that rather ususual (sic) combination of strength of moral character and genuine friendliness which made her admired and respected by all who knew her.
A devoted wife and mother her family life was characterized by the practice of the simple homely virtues that she preached. The sorrowing family may take comfort in the knowledge that their grief is shared by all who knew her, for to know her was to admire and respect her.
Members of the surviving family are, one son Stephen, Bell Island; six daughters, May (Mrs. Herb Pynn), Bell Island; Alfreda (Mrs. Cecil Blackmore), Elsie, (Mrs. Ivan Wingrave), Galt Ontario; Beryl, (Mrs. Heber Adams) Island Cove; Mrs. Louis Hann Bell island, Mrs. Fred Clarke, Brigus; Mrs. Norman Mercer, Island Cove; two brother (sic), Bill and Ambrose, Georgetown; one sister, Mrs. Thomas Youden, Georgetown. Her husband predeceased her a number of year (sic) ago.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to the U.C. Church by motor hearse, where the funeral service was taken by the Minister, Rev. N.B. Hodder, B.A. Mr Hodder also officiated at the grave side. Mr. Bert Rideout of Rideout's Funeral Service was the undertaker and the following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. Nathan Carne, Fred Earle, Dick Neal, John Barrett, Doug Neal and Thomas Rose.

TARRANT, Celestine
THE DAILY NEWS, 30 August 1956
Passed peacefully away at U.S. Memorial Hospital, St. Lawrence, Celestine Tarrant, aged 46, brother of Rev. Br. Pius Tarrant, president emeritus of St. Bonaventure's College. Burial will take place at St. Cecilia Cemetery, St. Lawrence, following Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. Friday morning.

THISTLE, Mrs Alec
THE DAILY NEWS, 24 August 1956
The funeral of the late Mrs. Alex Thistle, 59 Mayor Avenue, will take place 2.30 p.m. to-day to The Salvation Army, Adams' (sic) Avenue.

THISTLE, Rose
THE DAILY NEWS, 22 August 1956
Passed peacefully away 1 a.m. August 22nd, Rose (nee Woodland) beloved wife of Alex Thistle, 59 Mayor Avenue, leaving to mourn husband, 1 daughter, Winnifred (Mrs. Bert Penney), 2 sons, Alec and Hubert, Toronto; 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

THORNE, George
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
GRAND BANK NEWS
Word was received at Fortune last week of the accidental drowning in a Nova Scotian harbour of George Throne, twenty-year-old single resident of that town. Thorne was a crew member of the motor vessel "Bermuda, "Clipper," (sic) commanded by Captain Edward Clarke and owned by George T Dixon Ltd.
Details of the acciendt (sic) are meagre (sic) but it is understood that the unfortunate young seaman fell of his "essel (sic) The body was later recovered and is being brought home to Fortune this week for enternment (sic).
Thorne is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Thorne and several other relatives to whom sympathy goes and at this time in their tragic sorrow.

Thorne, George
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
GRAND BANK NEWS
Word was received at Fortune last week of the accidental drowning in a Nova Scotian harbour of George Throne, twenty-year-old single resident of that town. Thorne was a crew member of the motor vessel "Bermuda, "Clipper," (sic) commanded by Captain Edward Clarke and owned by George T Dixon Ltd.
Details of the acciendt (sic) are meagre (sic) but it is understood that the unfortunate young seaman fell of his "essel (sic) The body was later recovered and is being brought home to Fortune this week for enternment (sic).
Thorne is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Thorne and several other relatives to whom sympathy goes and at this time in their tragic sorrow.

TIBBO, Mrs Thomas
THE DAILY NEWS, 29 August 1956
GRAND BANK NEWS - The death of Mrs. Thomas Tibbo occured (sic) at Grand Beach on August 7th following a very lengthy illness. Deceased was in her seventy-eighth year.
The funeral services were held on Thursday August 9th and interment was in the United Church Cemetery, the services being attended by a large number of residents of the settlement.
Deceased is survived by her husband and two sons Charles and Harold at home and three daughters, Myrtle at Sydney N.S., Julia at Fortune and Lucy residing here, as well as thirteen grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.

WALSH, James
THE DAILY NEWS, 21 August 1956
FIND MAN IN DORY
Fifty-nine-year-old James Walsh was found dead in his dory on Saturday off his home at Plate Cove West, Bonavista Bay.
The man had been fishing alone and was found with his head underwater and his rubber-clad feet stuck in the gunwhale (sic) of his boat.
The RCMP said it was believed Mr. Walsh suffered an epileptic seizure.

WHELAN, James Patrick
THE DAILY NEWS, 03 August 1956
Passed peacefully away after a long illness, on August 2, James Patrick Whelan in his 30th year, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whelan, Signal Hill Road. Leaving to mourn his irreparable loss widow Mary, father and mother. Funeral from Signal Hill Road attended by Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's Church on Saturday, August 4th. Interment at Mount Carmel.

WILCOX, Laura
THE DILY NEWS, 16 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 15th, Laura, widow of the late Edward Wilcox aged 89 years. Left to mourn 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren. Funeral at 2.30 p.m. on Friday by motor hearse from Carnell's Funeral Home, 28 Cochrane Street, to the Anglican Cathedral and thence to the Anglican cemetery.

WILCOX, Laura
THE DAILY NEWS, 17 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 15th, Laura, widow of the late Edward Wilcox aged 89 years. Left to mourn two daughters, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at 2.30 p.m. on Friday by motor hearse from Carnell's Funeral Home, 28 Cochrane Street, to the Anglican Cathedral and thence to the Anglican cemetery.

WILLIAMS, Walter P
THE DAILY NEWS, 20 August 1956
Passed peacefully away on August 18th, Walter P. Williams in his 82nd year. Funeral to-day at 11 a.m. by motor hearse from 2 Blatch Avenue to Church of England Cemetery.

WILLIAMS, Walter P
OBITUARY - WALTER P. WILLIAMS, PRINTER
The death of Walter P. Williams at the age of 81 years, occurred on Saturday, August 18. He was probably the oldest printer here. He served many years on the staff of the Daily News and Newfoundland Quarterly and in the job printing trade. He also worked in offices in Cape Breton and Halifax. He was in business also on his own account.
The late Mr. Williams was a brother of the late Mr. John...Williams, manager of Bowring hardware and in their employ over sixty years. His grandfather lived to be one hundred and one. The deceased was never married.
Next of kin are Misses Florence and Rita Williams of 2 Blatch...Avenue, Mesdames Edith Clark...of Halifax, Ruth La France of Chelmsford, Mass., Olive Kelly of Cymric, Sask., also Mrs. Dorothy Williams of Montreal. Mr. Cecil Williams of Norton Heights is a nephew.
The funeral took place from his niece's residence Monday morning to the Church of England Cemetery where the service was read in the Cemetery Chapel by the Rev. Mr. Kendell. The undertaker was Mr. Gordon Oke.

WILLS, Norah
THE DAILY NEWS, 31 August 1956
FORMER HR. GRACE LADY DIES AT DORCHESTER, MASS.
HARBOUR GRACE - News was received at Harbour Grace on Friday last of the passing at Dorchester, Mass., of a former resident of this town, Norah, widow of the late Mr. John Wills, who was also a native of Harbour Grace.
The deceased lady was born here in 1881, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hayes. leaving Hr. Grace at the age of seventeen, the remaining fifty-eight years of her life were spent in her adopted land, the United States.
Although the late Mrs. Wills never re-visited Newfoundland, she was privileged on many occasions to be visited by her brothers and sisters and was always happy to hear news of former friends and to recall old acquaintances.
The late Mrs. Wills, who had been in failing health for some time, last week suffered a heart attack from which she failed to rally. She entered into rest on Thursday evening, August 23.
Left to mourn are four sons and three daughters, all residing in the U.S.A. Also surviving are two brothers at Hr. Grace, Michael and Walter Hayes, and four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington of Bellerica (sic), U.S.A., Sister John of St. Patrick's Convent, St. John's, Mrs. Herman Archibald and Miss S. B. Hayes of Hr. Grace, to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended.
The funeral took place at Dorchester, Mass., on Monday, August 27th.

YOUNG, Richard
THE DAILY NEWS, 06 September 1956
HANT'S HARBOUR - Passed away after a short illness, Mr. Richard Young in his 76th year. Funeral took place at the United Church on Saturday, September 1. Deceased was a member of the L.O.A. and Royal Black Chapter. Both societies held services at the graveside.