BYRNE, Dennis
Passed Away On: 12/04/2011
It is with great sorrow that the family of the late Dennis Samuel Byrne announce his passing after a brief illness on April 12, 2011 in Cambridge, Ont. Dennis was 52. He leaves with fond and cherished memories his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Sara; son, David. Dennis was the eldest son of Samuel and Margaret Byrne formerly of Grand Falls-Windsor who are now residing in Joe Batts Arm, Fogo Island. Dennis also leaves to mourn a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A service will be held August in Joe Batts Arm.
Always loved, never forgotten.

CAREY, Gordon
Passed Away On: 01/04/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Joseph Carey announce his passing at the A. M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans, NL on April 1, 2011 at the age of 96. Gordon was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Bishop March Council # 3315) and retired from ASARCO at the age of 65. Gordon was predeceased by his loving wife, Bride; brothers, John, Patrick, Howard, Allan; sister, Elizabeth; sisters-in-law, Alice (Glavine) Carey, Alice (Croke) Carey; brothers-in-law, Raymond Lannon, Samuel Lannon, Martin Wiseman and Edward Power. Left with fond and loving memories are sister, Catherine Power , St. John's; sisters-in-law, Frances Lane, Mount Forest, ON, and Vera Lannon, Bishop's Falls, NL; sons, Gordon (Patricia) of Chelmsford, ON, Matt (Patricia) of Bishop's Falls, Bill (Carolyn) of Terrace Bay, ON, Pierce of Buchans, NL and Howard (Madonna) of Corner Brook, NL; daughters, Mary (Eric) of St. John's, NL, Madonna (Dave) of Kitchener, ON, Catherine (Angus) of Corner Brook, NL and Jacqueline of St. John's, NL; and special daughter-in-law, Lorna of Buchans, NL. Also leaving to mourn are his grandchildren, Paul (Carolyn), Wayne (Corinne), Brenda (Patrice), Neal (Amy), Michelle, Matthew (Deanne), Robyn, Michael (Jennifer), Carey (Nicole), Christopher, Colin (Shawna), Jeff, Ian, Brittany, Nikita, Natasha (Sachin), Janine (Aaron), Ryan (Teri), Alyssa, Megan (Stephen), Brianne, Heather, Danielle, Nicholas, Amy, Ashley, Noah and Abigail. Great grandchildren, Tara, Andrew, Sydney, Alexandra, Maia, Josh, Liam, Tenley, Zachary, Kali, Claire, Aynsley, Connor and Cayden. Archbishop Martin W. Currie conducted the funeral service at St. Theresa's Church in Buchans on April 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Interment followed at the Community Cemetery in Buchans. Pallbearers were grand-sons, Wayne Carey, Matthew Carey, Carey Brett, Michael Nash, Christopher Brett and Nicholas Barrett. Honorary pallbearers were grand-daughters, Alyssa Carey and Ashley Barrett. Funeral arrangements were entrusted Mike Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes. Flowers greatly accepted or donations may be made to St. Theresa's Parish, P.O. Box 69, Buchans, NL, A0H 1G0 or South & Central Health Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Buchans, NL, A0H 1G0. For condolences online or to listen to the funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

CATER, James
Passed Away On: 23/04/2011
Passed away on April 23, 2011, Jim Cater of Grand Falls-Windsor. He was 74 years of age. He was predeceased by parents, Albert & Nellie Cater; wife, Pearl; daughter, Nellie; sisters, Dorothy, Rose, Joan; and brothers, Cyril & Albert. Left to mourn are sisters, Peggy Reid, Alice (Harry) Elliott, Barbara Farr; brothers, Derek (Theona) Cater, & Bill (Evelyn) Cater. Also leaving to mourn brothers and sisters-in-law, Don (Hannah) Knight, Harvey (Gladys) Knight, Lawrence (Gloria) Knight, Harold Sampson, Nish Gardner, Kay Cater; and a large number of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Rev. Glenn Small conducted funeral services from St. Albans Anglican Church on Friday, April 29, 2011. Interment followed from the St. Albans Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Lawrence Knight, Jim Woodworth, Winston Oldford, Derek Cater, Eugene Toope, and Ken Costello. Honorary pallbearers were Clyde Hunter, Tom Barry, and Harold Sampson. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

CHAYTOR, Maxwell
Passed Away On: 25/04/2011
It is with sadness that the family of the late Maxwell Chayter announce his passing on April 25, 2011 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Centre, Botwood, NL, aged 83. Maxwell is predeceased by infant children, David and Patsy; parents, William Robert and Susan Chayter; brothers, Thomas, and Nelson; sisters, Flossie Blake, Lucy Burt, and Esther Samsone. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Minnie; children, Mildred (Baxter) Hibbs, Calvin (Barbara), Ruby (Hedley) Thompson, Claude (Daphne), Robert, Wilbert (Connie), Janice (Charlie) Puddister, Audrey (Ision) Samson, Bernice (Stephen) Oliver; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wallace (Martha), and Reginald; sisters, Carrie Elliott and Doris Moulding; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relative and friends. Visitation took place Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Botwood Funeral Home, 147 Commonwealth Drive, Botwood, NL. The Funeral Service took place Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2 pm from the Salvation Army Citadel, Peterview, NL with Majors William and Trixie Kean officiating. Donation in his memory may be made to the Dr. Hugh Twomey Centre, Botwood, NL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted the Botwood Funeral Home. For condolences online visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

FORSEY, Derek
Passed Away On: 03/04/2011
Passed suddenly away on April 3, 2011, at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook, Derek Christopher Forsey of Grand Falls-Windsor. He was 45 years of age. He was predeceased by his mother, Vera Dove (Broderick). He leaves to mourn his wife, Betty John, and son, Jesse Forsey. Also left to mourn are his father, Ernest Forsey and significant other Diana; step-father, Will Dove; aunts and uncles, Ed Broderick, Lorne Broderick, Tommy and Philly Broderick, Ron and Mary Broderick, Joan Broderick, Oscar and Sylvia Forsey, and Audrey Boyd (Forsey); mother-in-law, Mary John; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Doris John, Chris and Marlene John, Tony John, Helen and Albert Oake, and Kathleen and Clarence Ford. Father William Houlahan conducted funeral service on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at St. Joseph's Parish, Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Tony John, Albert Oake, Stephan Ford, Jeffery Barry, Bob Lacey, and Ernest Hodge.

GERBEAU, Elsie
Passed Away On: 01/04/2011
GERBEAU, Elsie (nee Rideout)-Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, April 1, 2011, Elsie Gerbeau, aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by a large circle of family and friends. She asked not to be mourned, but to be remembered with fondness and a glass be raised in a toast to a long, full life. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation took place Monday, April 4, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 10-12 noon and 2-4 p.m. Funeral service was held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. with cremation to follow. Interment will occur at a later date in Mount Patricia Cemetery, Corner Brook. No flowers by request. Donations in Elsie's memory may be made to the Salvation Army Temple, Corner Brook. A reception to celebrate Elsie's life was held Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 6-7 p.m. at Kenny's Pond Retirement Residence, 135 MacDonald Drive. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com
Over the far horizon
A realm above the sun
You will find that life's not ended,
But has only just begun.

HARBIN, Alma
Passed Away On: 16/04/2011
Passed peacefully away on April 16, 2011 at Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Alma Blanche Harbin (nee Laite) of Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. Harbin retired from the teaching profession in 1978 and was a member of the Retired Teachers' of Newfoundland & Labrador. She was predeceased by husband, Victor, parents, Pastors Ralph & Louise Laite, twin daughters, Rhonda Joy and Rennie Joy and brother, Ralph Laite. Left to mourn are sons, Wayne (Susan), Victor, Derek (Roxanne), Vaughn and Albert; daughters, Charlene (Tim Van Maren) and Joy. Seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Marvin Burton conducted funeral services at Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle, Grand Falls-Windsor April 19, 2011 with interment at the Interfaith Cemetery, Union Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home Grand Falls-Windsor. For online condolences visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

HEALEY, Daniel
Passed Away On: 18/04/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Daniel (Danny) Healey announce his sudden passing on April 18, 2011 in Fort McMurray at the age of 56 years. Danny is predeceased by his father, Patrick Jr. He leaves to mourn Mom (Evelyn); brothers, Bernard (Bernie) Grand Falls-Windsor, David (Joan), Ottawa, Eric (Phyl), Grand Falls-Windsor, Randy, Fort McMurray, Richard (Trudy) Oromocto; sisters, Vera (Joe) Bouzanne, Grand Falls-Windsor, Sandra (Fred Marsden), Corner Brook, and Corrine (Neil) Byrne, Ottawa. He also leaves to mourn 13 nephews, 4 nieces, 3 great-nieces; 2 great-nephews; and a large circle of relatives and friends. For years Danny worked in BC and Ottawa. He then decided it was time to come back home. For the past 6 years Danny lived with his Mom. We all firmly believe that they took care of each other. While he was home he enjoyed, walking, gardening, hockey, darts and crossword puzzles. Then he decided to go back to school and complete Heavy Equipment Operator. At the time of his death he was working and living in Fort McMurray. Danny was very involved with his family especially with his nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Diabetes Society. Funeral services will be held at The Immaculate Conception Church, Grand Falls-Windsor on Thursday April 28, 2011. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Central Funeral Home. To leave online condolences please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

HIGDON, Gladys
Passed Away On: 01/04/2011
HIGDON, Gladys Vera - It is with sadness that the family of the late Gladys Vera Higdon announces her passing on April 1, 2011 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, aged 85. Gladys is predeceased by her parents, Jim and Eliza Beaton; Grandson, Devin Pelletier; sister, Gertrude Lush; brothers, Gordon Beaton, Roland Beaton, Nelson Beaton, Cornelius Beaton, and Lionel Beaton. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband, Harold; children, Linda Higdon, Roger (Ivy ) Higdon, Heather (Paul Wheeler) Higdon; five grandchildren, Bryan, Nancy, Roger, Rory, and Shea; five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Caleb, Camille, Caitlyn and Chloe; sister, Mary Loder; as well as a number of nieces nephews relatives and friends. Visitation took place Sunday April 3, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The Funeral Service took place Monday April 4, 2011 at 2 pm from Evangel Pentecostal Church with Pastor Marvin Burton officiating. Flowers greatly accepted as well in her memory donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pallbearers: Roger Higdon, Paul Wheeler, Dave Loder, Glen Robinson, Milton Warren, and Ron Mosher. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.

IRISH, Gladys
Passed Away On: 14/04/2011
Gladys Evans Irish passed peacefully away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 101. She was born in Herring Neck, Newfoundland, on September 7, 1909 and remained a true Newfoundlander all her days. After finishing High School in her little out port community, she took the coastal boat to St. John's where she attended teacher's college in what would become Memorial University of Newfoundland. She then moved to Grand Falls to teach. Just after the war, she met and married Leslie (Rusty) Irish. Shortly after his death in 1977, she moved to Saint John NB. She loved to play the piano and spent a lot of her time playing for the Sunday school at St. George's Anglican Church or whenever we had a party at the house. She also loved bridge, and writing poetry. She loved her great-grandchildren and did not seem to mind, when upon just recently, all seven would swarm around her to help open her Christmas/Birthday gifts. She is survived by her son, Peter (Eileen), three grandchildren: Gerald (Lana), Sean (Lori) of Saint John, NB, Mark (Terri) of Denver, CO., seven great grandchildren: (Katelyn, David, Kyle, William, Jenna, Hunter, Camren) along with a sister-in-law Joan Irish, nieces, nephews and cousins in Moncton, Pickering, Ontario and Newfoundland. She is predeceased by her husband Leslie (Rusty) in 1977. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, New Brunswick, (506-634-7424), with visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM from Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date in Newfoundland. As expressions of sympathy, remembrances to the CNIB or any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.brenansfh.com

JENNINGS, Mable
Passed Away On: 24/04/2011
It is with sadness that the family of the late Mable J. Jennings announce her passing on April 24, 2011 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre, Botwood, NL, Aged 92 years. Mable is predeceased by her husband, Elihu Jennings; parents, Francis and Sedella Milley; great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Paul; brothers, Worick, Winston, Garless and Hollett; sister, Grace. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughter, Joan (Ernest) Brent; step-son, Pearce (Vivian) and Wallace; sister Blanche Hutchings; sister-in-law, Margaret Milley; 14 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren as well as a number of great-great grandchildren; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm from Botwood Funeral Home, Botwood, NL . There will be a private family service Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 2 pm from Botwood Funeral Home. Flowers greatly accepted as well in her memory donations may be made to the Jubilee Pentecostal Missions fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Botwood Funeral Home. For condolences online visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

LANGDON, Mildred
Passed Away On: 17/04/2011
Passed peacefully away on April 17, 2011 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Center, Mildred Langdon of Botwood. She was 82 years of age. She was predeceased by parents, Eli & Mary Champion; brothers, Harvey, William, Frederick, Herbert; and sister, Effie. Left to mourn are husband, Garfield; son, Selby (Shirley); and daughter, Linda (Cyril Baker). Also leaving to mourn sister, Mabel Thompson; grandchildren, Angie (Jody), Susan, & Sarah-Lynn; great-grandchildren, Logan & Zachary; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Major Calvin Collins conducted funeral services at The Salvation Army Citadel, Botwood on April 19, 2011. Interment followed from the Salvation Army Cemetery, Botwood. Funeral arrange-ments were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were close friend; Bruce Regular, grandson-in-law; Jody Brenton, and nephews; Art Langdon, Gerald Langdon, Gerald Champion, & Stephen Champion. For online condolences visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

LUSCOMBE, Margaret
Passed Away On: 02/04/2011
LUSCOMBE, Margaret-Passed peacefully away on April 2, 2011 at the Central NL Regional Health Care Centre, Margaret Jane Luscombe of Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 73 years of age. She was predeceased by her parents, John & Edith Shea; husband, Ralph; and sons, Bill & Neil. Left to mourn are daughters, Roxanne (Doug Tremblett) and Jackie Luscombe (Geoff Ireland); brother, Fred (Shirley) Shea; six grandchildren, Shianne & Chantal Beson, Nicole & Andrew Tremblett, John & Alycia Luscombe; and daughter-in-law, Michelle Stringer. Also leaving to mourn brother-in-laws, Peter (Tilley) Luscombe, Darell Luscombe; sister-in-law, Shirley (Vern King); niece, Susan Shea (Lee Farrell); great nephew, James; nephew, John (Melissa) Shea; great niece, Isabelle; special cousins, Lucy Stride, Eric Fudge; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Major Owen Rowsell conducted funeral services at The Salvation Army Citadel, Grand Falls-Windsor on Tuesday April 5, 2011 with interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Caribou Road. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Andrew Tremblett, Geoff Ireland, Doug Tremblett, Fred Shea, Steven Conners, and Eric Fudge. Donations in her memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

MANUEL, Willis
Passed Away On: 12/04/2011
MANUEL, Willis - It is with sadness that the family of the late Willis George Manuel announce his passing on April 12, 2011 at the Agnes Pratt Seniors Home, St. John's NL, aged 67 years. Willis is predeceased by life partner, Shirley; father, William; mother, Flossie; and brother, Ron. Left to mourn are children, Elizabeth (Ron) and Billy; step-children, Derrick (Maria) and Carole (Scott); grandchildren, Joshua, Ryley, Trevor, Angela, Jimmy, and Zachery; sisters and brothers, Herb (Audrey), Elizabeth (Don), Marina (Willie), Marg (Cyril), Jim (Lorraine), Roy (Sophie), Alvin (Sandra), and Linda (Ted), and sister-in-law, Doreen. Pallbearers were brothers, Herb, Jim, and Alvin; brother-in-law, Gerald, son, Derrick, son-in-law, Scott. The visitation took place Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Botwood Funeral Home, 147 Commonwealth Drive, Botwood, NL. The funeral service took place Friday, April 15, 2011 at 1 pm from Trinity United Church with Rev. Stephen Barbour officiating. The interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Botwood, NL. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Botwood Funeral Home. For online condolences visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

MURRAY, John
Passed Away On: 02/04/2011
MURRAY, John Joseph - Passed away April 2, 2011 after a lengthy illness at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Centre, John Joseph Murray of Peterview. He was 68 years of age. Mr. Murray retired from Newfoundland Tractor as a Parts Salesman in 1998. He was predeceased by his parents Martha and Jack Murray. He leaves to mourn his wife Loretta; sons, Anthony (Caroline), Johnny (Leigh) and Corey; five grandchildren, Travis, Tamara, Samantha, Hunter and Tyson. Also leaving to mourn his sisters, Jenny Gilbert, Shirley Saunders, Norma (Lucien Benazzi), Patricia (James Worden), Helen (Paul Morgan), Christine (Sergia Amendola), Joan (Alfred Baird) and Catherine Eveleigh; brothers, Michael (Margaret), Kevin (Pam), Harold (Donna), David (Ann) and Cyril (Marie) and circle of other relatives and friends. Father Eugene Morris conducted funeral mass at St. John The Baptist Church, Botwood on Wed., April 6, 2011 with interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Botwood. Funeral arrangements by Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were Corey Murray, Mike Dalley, Winston Vineham, Jamie Vineham, Cecil Vineham and Melvin Stockley. Honorary pallbearer was Kevin Murray.

STREET, Olive
Passed Away On: 30/04/2011
Passed peacefully away on April 30, 2011 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Center, Olive Street of Bishop's Falls. She was 84 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband, Garland; parents Arthur and Marion Purchase; sister, Hazel Budgell; brothers, Ralph, Wallace, Freeman and Harrison. She leaves to mourn her sons, Harrison (Annette), Tony (Diane), Garland Jr. (Tammy) and Barry (Karen); eight grand children and six great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Lloyd) Seaward. Major Wycliffe Reid conducted funeral services at Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 with interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers were Barry, Harrison, Tony and Gregory Street; Chris Tobin and Mark Green. Online condolences visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

TAYLOR, Corey
Passed Away On: 24/04/2011
Passed away suddenly at his residence on April 24, 2011, Corey Duke Taylor of Botwood. He was 36 years of age. Corey enjoyed partici-pating in martial arts, receiving his brown belt. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Margaret and Abraham Taylor; Elmo and Margaret Rice; uncle Alvin Taylor. He leaves to mourn his parents, Duke and Bonnie Taylor; son, Brandon; daughter, Megan; sister Tina (Brian) Langdon; neice, Cassandra. Also leaving to mourn are his many uncles, aunts and other relatives and friends. Major William Kean conducted funeral services at The Salvation Army Citadel, Peterview on Friday, April 29, 2011 with interment at the Salvation Army cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were his son Brandon Taylor; cousins, Bradley Taylor, Eddie Keefe, Wylie Keefe, and Trevor Taylor; good friend, Sterling Budgell. Donations in his memory can be made to the Ronald McDonald House or The Family. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

WALSH, Betty
Passed Away On: 20/04/2011
Passed peacefully away alongside her loving family on April 20, 2011, Betty (Chaulk) Walsh at the Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 62. Betty was a resident at the Carme- lite House since 1999. She was predeceased by her parents, John (Jack) and Martha Chaulk. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Mike Walsh; children, Cindy (Ross) Moores, Nancy (Dave) Clark, Barbara (Dean) Barry, Bradley (Patricia) Ward. Her grandchildren, Gregory, Nicole, Amanda, Jason, Allison, Bradley, Nicklas, Janelle, Anna and Molly. Also leaving to mourn are her brothers, Donnie (Gloria), Paul (Mandy) Chaulk; sister, Peggy-Ann (Matt) Glavine; sister-in-law, Lydia; special aunt Doris; special cousin/sister Martha (Toppy); special sister-in-law, Yvonne Janes and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Marvin Burton conducted funeral services at Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle, Grand Falls-Windsor, Sat., April 23, 2011 with interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Union Street. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Bradley Ward, Donnie and Paul Chaulk, George Saunders, Matt Glavine, Matthew Glavine Jr. Honorary pallbearer was Barry Saunders. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhome.ca

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