ANDERSON, Howard Sinclair (Andy)
Born: January 2nd, 1925
Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: January 18th, 2012
After a courageous and wonderful life, our father passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones at Toronto General Hospital. He was in his eighty-seventh year. Andy was a loving, caring and dedicated man to his deceased wife, Marie and to his family and friends. He served a short time with the army and the remainder of the war with the RCAF. As a warrant officer first class, he served with bomber command and spent air time in the tail of a Lancaster and a Halifax, complaining that the guns were useless. Andy met our mother during the war. They married and moved to her birth place - St. George's, Newfoundland. After seven years, they relocated to Toronto and lived on Bartlett Avenue for the remainder of their lives. Our house was always filled with love, life and celebration. We shed a few tears as well. Andy's area of expertise was mechanical. He served at Harmon Field Air Force Base in Newfoundland as a surveyor. His heart never left Newfoundland as he continued to make visits to his adopted homeland throughout his life. In his Toronto years, his specialty was air conditioning, heating and ventilation, working with companies like De Havilland, Shore and Moffat Architects, Margell Mechanical and eventually the Ontario provincial government. He developed lasting friendships with the boys from Shore and Moffat who reunited for fishing getaways for more than thirty years. Our father had a cheerful and thoughtful demeanour. He was adept in all things mechanical; he enjoyed painting, loved the outdoors and was an avid reader. He had two books that governed his life; one was The Good Book, the other was The Ontario Building Code. He spoke no words unkindly and though he had strong views, he did not judge others hastily or suffer fools in silence. His departing will definitely leave an empty chair around many family gatherings and a void in the hearts of all who loved him.
He will be missed but remembered by his sons Ron, Clair (Patricia) and Bruce (Fausta). His daughters Cathy (Bob), Mary (Mike) and Susan (Brian) will always have him in their hearts. The unconditional love that he gave to his family will linger on with his grandchildren - Danielle, Jennifer, Leianne, Mark, Robbie, Michael, Krystal, Lisa, Jessica, Taylor, Lorran and Spencer. Dad, your four great-grandchildren, Carter, Chace, Caydan and Gavin will surely grow and be strengthened by the rich legacy you have left behind based on love, the greatest gift you gave to us. A celebration of our father's life will take place at Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette Street. Visitation occurred on Wednesday, January 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 26th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The service followed at 1:00 p.m. Services at St. Joseph's Parish in St. George's, Newfoundland will follow at a future date with final resting grounds next to his wife in Shallop Cove Cemetery. For those who wish to donate, please consider The University Health Network (Cardiology) or St. Joseph's Parish, 246 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, St. George's, Newfoundland A0N 1Z0. Condolences can be made at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com

NOFTALL, Linda
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Linda Noftall announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the age of 63 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Barry, one son Blair (Holly) of St. John's, one daughter, Lynette Noftall (Late Douglas Hiscock) of New Brunswick; parents Harold and Olivera Swyers; two brothers: Eugene Swyers (Joan Doucette) of St. George's and Richard (Myra) Swyers of Corner Brook; one sister Christine (John) Merrigan of Ottawa; one grandchild Owen Drake and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Marlene. A private family visitation took place. Funeral Service took place on Thursday, February 2nd at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville followed by cremation and a private family interment. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Stephenville.

WATSON, George Gilford
With many wonderful memories and sadness we mourn the passing of a dear father and grandfather, George Watson, on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at the age of 89 years, on the DVA Ward, Corner Brook Long Term Care Center. Born in Undine, New Brunswick from where he joined the Armed Forces in the Second World War after which he moved to Newfoundland 70 years ago. Forever remembered by daughter Nancy (Douglas), granddaughters: Rhonda (Jamie) and Susan (Glenn); great-grandchildren Steven and Skye; brother Ellis (Gerry); sisters Violet (Garth) and Betsy (Guy); sisters-in-law Margaret, Jeannie, Patricia and Caroline. He was predeceased by his wife Florence; grandson Stephen; parents Mary and Adril; sisters Elva and Francis; brothers Gordon, Adrian, Cedric, Arthur and Donald. Visitation was held at St. Michael and all Angels Anglican Church, St. David's from where the funeral service took place on February 12st with Rev. Terry Rose officiating. Interment took place in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made a charity of ones' choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.