BENNETT, Katherine Rosa - Passed peacefully away at A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Katherine Rosa Bennett age 84 years. Predeceased by her parents, Mary and Luke, husband Peter, and son, Philip. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her sons, Peter (Ursula) of Mississauga, ON, Wayne of Buchans, NL; daughters, Ellen (Paul) Dwyer of Elliot Lake, ON, Isabel of Ottawa, ON, Alice Kirly, who was her care giver and like another daughter to her; brother, Patrick of Ottawa, ON, sisters, Isabel (Don) Blackmore of Gander, NL, Faith of Niagara Falls, ON; daughters-in-law, Andrea Taylor, Sandy Penney; grandchildren, Tyler Bennett, Nancy King, John Dwyer; great-grandchildren, Dayton Labelle, Stephanie and Elizabeth King. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, Sept. 26,2009 from The Roman Catholic Church, Buchans. Donations can be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander.

BOUZANE, Anne - Passed away September 17, 2009 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor, Anne Elizabeth Bouzane. She was 88 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; sons, Gordon and Bernard; brother, Douglas Anderson; granddaughter, Regina Penton; daughter-in-law, Daisy. Left to mourn are her sons, Clayton of Moncton, NB, James (Florence) of Grand Falls-Windsor, Michael (Doreen) of Mount Pearl; daughter, Sheila (Gregory Penton) of Bishop's Falls, Genevieve of Boyd's Cove, Sharon of Toronto, Catherine and Joan of Grand Falls-Windsor; 33 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father William Houlahan conducted Funeral Mass from St. Joseph's Parish on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Internment was at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Carrying of ashes was done by James and Michael Bouzane.

BURT, Hedley Roland - Passed peacefully away Sept. 12, 2009 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor, Hedley Burt of Grand Falls-Windsor. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Burt retired from the CN Newfoundland Dockyard in 1994. Predeceased by parents, Adolphus and Lucy Burt; son, Clyde; sisters, Florie, Jessie and Violet; and brother Harvey. Left to mourn are wife, Eleanor; sons, Winslow (Nellie), Irvin (Rosalind), Keith (Barbara); daughters, Marjorie (Jerry), Jackie (Gerald), Beulah (Jerome); stepdaughter, Bonnie (Lawrence). Also leaving to mourn sister, Marie Gidge; brothers, Aubrey and Oliver Burt; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. Elizabeth Stewart conducted funeral services from Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor, Monday, Sept. 4, 2009. Interment was at the Windsor Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearer was grandson, Michael Burt.

BUTT, Rowena Dinah - (Oct. 23, 1922 - Sept. 7, 2009) - It is with sadness that the families of the late Rowena Dinah Butt announce her passing at The Carmelite Senior Citizens' Home, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, Sept. 7, 2009, aged 86 years. Predeceased by her husband, Heber; parents, Alexander and Maria Ralph; five sisters and four brothers. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are sons, Albert (Nina) of Ontario; William (Geraldine) of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; Heber (Roxanne) of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; daughters, Bertha (John) Small of Sandy Point, NL; Grace Hedges of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; Bernice (Jeff) Case of Conception Bay South, NL; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice Granter of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. The funeral service took place Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 from Park Street Salvation Army Citadel, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL with Majors Owen and Sharon Rowsell officiating. Interment followed at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Caribou Road, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Pallbearers were sons, William and Heber; grandsons, Kenneth, Nathan and Brandon. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

DAY, Cyril Maxwell (Apr. 20, 1920 - Sept. 15, 2009) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cyril Maxwell Day announce his passing at the Interfaith Home for Senior Citizens, Corner Brook, NL on Sept. 15, 2009 at the age of 89 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife, Mildred; step-children, Carol (Arthur), Helen (Terry), Robert and Arch; grandchildren, Christine, Stephanie, Shawn, Geoffrey, Timothy and Justin; great-grandchildren, David and Jack, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2009 with Major Wayne Pike and Major Calvin Fudge officiating. Interment to follow Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at the Salvation Army Cemetery in Grand Falls-Windsor with Major Terry Hopkins officiating. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or to a charity of one's choice.

HANCOCK, Doreen - Passed away Sept. 15, 2009 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Centre in Botwood, Doreen Hancock. She was 62 years of age. Mrs. Hancock was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist. Predeceased by her father and mother, Clarence and Pearl Clarke. Left to mourn is husband, Shawn; daughter, Kayla of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Also leaving to mourn sisters, Doris Budgell, Margaret Earle and brother, Gilbert Clarke and a large circle of relatives and friends. Pastor Jason Williams conducted the funeral services at Seventh Day Adventist, Botwood on Sept. 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were Robert Singh, Robert Mills, Ray Moores, Steve Pelley, Shawn Budgell and Chris Barker.

HUMPHRIES, Howard George (April 29, 1936 - Sept. 22, 2009) - Passed peacefully away on Sept. 22, 2009 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Center, Botwood, Howard George Humphries of Botwood. He was 73 years of age. He retired from the Dept. of Transportation. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Hilda Humphries; sister, Ruby Langdon. Giving thanks to Almighty God for his wonderful life are his loving wife and best friend, Marie; his sons, Wendell, Northern Arm; Shawn (Tina), Brampton, ON; and his only daughter, Deana Gosse (Jim), Northern Arm and three precious granddaughters, Miranda Gosse, Sheranda and Cierra Humphries. Also left to mourn are his sister, Gladys Langdon; and his brothers, Thomas (Ella), and Eric (Marion); and a large circle of family and friends. Rev. Marilyn Reese conducted funeral services at Faith United Church, Northern Arm, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. Interment at the United Church Cemetery, Northern Arm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were his brother and co-worker Eric Humphries; co-workers, Winfield Saunders, William Brett, Harvey Rolfe, Michael Carrol and Clarence Warford. Honorary pallbearer, brother, Tom Humphries.

LEE, Alfred John - Passed away September 14, 2009 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Center in Grand Falls-Windsor, Alfred John Lee of Botwood. He was 70 years of age. Mr. Lee retired from construction work in 2004. He was predeceased by his father, Otto and sister, Audrey. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Judy; son, Tim of Fort McMurray, AB; daughters, Paula (Paul Compagnon) of Deer Lake, Carolyn of Botwood; mother, Cherrie Lee; sisters, June (Sterling Jenkins), Madonna (Mike Osbourne), Sandra (John Phillipides); brothers, David (Dulcie), Reginald (Gertie); two grandchildren, Carolyn and Jonathan Compagnon and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Fraser Roberts conducted Funeral Services from the Jubilee Pentecostal Temple on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Interment was at the Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood. Pallbearers were his son, Timothy Lee; brother, Reginald Lee; brother-in-law, Sterling Jenkins; son-in-law, Paul Compagnon; nephew, Trevor Lee; cousin, Ivan Roberts. Honorary pallbearer was his brother, David Lee.

MCDONALD, John "Jack" Martin - It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Martin McDonald, age 72, of Badger announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor on Friday, September 4, 2009. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Ellen "Nellie" McDonald. Left with fond and loving memories are his siblings, Frances Newman (Kevin), Ashcroft, BC, Barbara Jacobs (Gordon), Badger, NL, Gerald McDonald (Marie), Badger, NL; four nieces and five nephews; his dear and special friends at the H. Pardy Manor, Baie Verte; and a large circle of other relatives and special friends. Father Eugene Morris conducted the funeral mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Badger on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Pallbearers were Gordon Jacobs Jr., Frank O'Connor, Robert McDonald, John McDonald, Wilfred Pittman and Harold Noseworthy and the crossbearer was Cody Pittman. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton's Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

PITTMAN, Sheila Marion-1953-2009 - Passed peacefully away Sept. 12, 2009 at Kamloops Hospice House, BC, with her family by her side, Sheila Pittman, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Leaving to mourn son, Darren (Samantha) Pittman; daughters, Tammy (Ted) Dodyk and Dana Pittman (Dustin Morissette); six beloved grandchildren, Talis, Dawson, Marshall, Lincoln, Britannia and Curtis; also her mother, Marie Humber; brothers Fred Humber (Yvonne) and William (Mary) Humber; sisters Dorcas (George) Betton and Shirley (Ralph) Gillingham. Predeceased by father Frederick Humber. Sheila was born and raised in Botwood. She then ventured to BC in 1973. In addition to being a devoted mother and grandmother, she was an astute business woman. She was up for any experience or challenge that came her way. She was diagnosed with cancer seven years ago while attending a spa college in Kelowna but never gave up her dream and opened up a day spa. Everyone admired her beautiful smile and infectious laugh and her genuine actions. Her family and friends will forever be grateful for the professional care she received during her treatment. We wish to thank all the staff from the B.C. Cancer Agency and Royal Inland Hospital. We deeply appreciate the Marjorie Snowden Memorial Hospice Home for their comfort, compassion and serenity provided to Sheila and her family during the final stages of her life. Memorial Service was held at the Logan Lake Community Church, Sept. 15, 2009. Interment followed at Logan Lake Cemetery.

REES, Gordon William (March 3, 1921 - Sept. 2, 2009) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Rees announce his passing on Sept. 2, 2009 at his residence in Botwood, NL. He is predeceased by his parents, Maxwell and Annie Rees; two brothers, Eric and Albert; two sons, Gordon James (1972) and Gerald William (2002). Gordon was born in Wabana, Bell Island in 1921, then at age 5 relocated to Botwood. He lived his life employed as a water nipper and later as a truck driver. During the War he served with the NL Forestry Unit and The British Home Guard for six years. During his time in Scotland he met and married Ina Murray of Golspie Sutherland, Scotland. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Ina; children, Maxwell (Shirley), Elizabeth (Terry), Brian (Barbara), Allan (Sharon), Eric, Anne (Bruce); one sister, Margaret (Ford); sister-in-laws, Gertie Rees, and Myrtle Rees; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services took place on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. from The Salvation Army Botwood Citadel, with Major Calvin and Beryl Collins officiating. Interment at The Salvation Army Cemetery. Donations can be made in his memory to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pallbearers were sons, Max, Allan, Brian, Eric; great-grandson, Jacob, and special friend, Roy. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Botwood Funeral Home, 147 Commonwealth Drive, Botwood.

RIDEOUT, Bertha - Passed peacefully away on Sept. 26, 2009 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor, Bertha Rideout of Bishop's Falls. She was 76 years of age. She was predeceased by her parents, Absalom and Katie Sheppard; brothers, William, Nathaniel; sisters, Florence Smith (Drover), Jean Lynch; brothers-in-law, Arch (Lena) Rideout, Walt (Millie) Rideout, Samuel (June) Rideout and Harvey Burge. Left to mourn her loss are husband, Pearce Albert Rideout; sons, Freeman (Emeline), also (Denise), Perry (Beverley) and Paul. Also leaving to mourn are sisters, Phyllis Lynch, Joyce Clarke, Lola Simmons (Bill), Emma Whalen (Mike); brother, Absalom (Martha) Sheppard; sisters-in-law, Winnie Burge, Lucy (Bill) Adams and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Majors Don and Karen Feltham conducted funeral services at The Salvation Army Citadel, Bishop's Falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Bishop's Falls. Funeral arrangements were by Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers were Gerald Rideout, Wade Rideout, Rick Rideout, Dan Sutherland, Bruce Peckford and Gary King.

ROBERTS, Scott Alexander - Scott Alexander Roberts was born on November 28, 1943 in Rattling Brook Depot (Bishop's Falls). He passed away on September 18, 2009 at St. Clares Mercy Hospital in St. John's while surrounded by his daughter, Tracy Cushing and family. Scott was the son of Clifford (Skipper) and Madeline (nee, Osbourne) Roberts. He was the eldest of their six children. Scott has a daughter, Tracy with Vina (nee, Curlew) Seaman. Scott worked for the Federal Government in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for most of his career before retiring to St. John's in the 1990s. In Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Scott was a dedicated volunteer with the United Church and Kinsmen. Scott's hobbies included fishing with his friends at his cabin in Muskrat Lake and moose hunting with his brothers and nephews. Scott was an avid reader, especially of the newspaper. Making people laugh with his great sense of humour is how he will be remembered by his family and friends. Left to mourn are his mother, Madeline of Bishop's Falls; daughter, Tracy (John Cushing) of Halifax, NS; brothers, John Roberts of Bishop's Falls, Wayne (Rosemary ) Roberts of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Owen Roberts of Bishop's Falls; sisters, June (Glenn Peyton) of Botwood, Debbie (Garry Reid) of Cold Lake, AB; nephews and nieces, John, Pam, Brian, Kirk, Chad, Kim, Justin, Chris, David and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. Elizabeth Stewart conducted Funeral Services from Hoskins Funeral Home in Bishop's Falls on Monday, September 21, 2009. Interment was at the Old United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls.

SMITH, June - Passed peacefully away after a short illness at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor, June Smith. She was 66 years of age. Predeceased by parents, Ralph and Daisy Noble; brother, Patrick Noble; and daughter-in-law, Dolly Smith. Left to mourn are sons, David of Ontario, Bob (Cathy) of Norris Arm, Calvin (Amanda) of Grand Falls-Windsor, daughters, Peggy (Alonzo) Pope of Botwood, and Carolyn of Grand Falls-Windsor. Also leaving to mourn sisters; Carol (Robert) Randell of Botwood, Irene (Dennis) Bullard of Grand Falls-Windsor, Christine (William) Prowse of Bishop's Falls, Maxine (Don) Noble of Ontario, brother; Mike Noble of Ontario, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, Spot, Tubby, Molly and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Elaine Rideout conducted funeral services at the Windsor Pentecostal Church in Grand Falls-Windsor, on Monday, September 28, 2009. Internment was at Pentecostal Cemetery, Caribou Road. Funeral arrangements were by Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Calvin (son), Bob (son), T.J. (grandson), Robert (grandson), David (son), and Alonzo (son-in-law).