TAYLOR, THOMAS
Passed away at CLHC on January 3, 1999, Thomas Taylor of Harbour Le Cou aged 89. He leaves to mourn his sisters, Elizabeth Organ, Martha Frances, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Sara and Samuel Taylor, brothers and sisters, Andrew, Charles, Leslie, Anne, Mary and Lillian. His remains rested at St. Michael's and All Angels, Rose Blanche. Funeral services took place on January 6, 1999 officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Margaree.

WALTERS, HOWARD
Passed away at the North Side General Hospital, North Sydney, NS. on January 12, 1999 aged 85. He was predeceased by his wife Annie in 1974. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, Eric (Teresa), Frank (Linda) of Syndey Mines, Albert (Jean), Art (Barbara) of Port aux Basques; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a wide circle of relatives and friends. His remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Services took place on January 15, 1999 at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

SHORT, GEORGE
Passed away at CLHC on January 14, 1999, George Phillip Short aged 79 of Cape Ray. He leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends Eric and Vera Stoodley of Port aux Basques with whom he resided for 9 years. His remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on January 16 1999, 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Church, Cape Ray, officiated by Rev. E. Smith and Rev. G. Critchell. Interment followed at Cape Ray Anglican Cemetery, under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

HINKS, FLORENCE nee CRIBB
Passed away peacefully at Benoit's Nursing Home on January 21, 1999, Florence Augusta Hinks (nee Cribb) aged 86. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1969, 2 daughters, Mary and May; sisters Susie and Theresa; brothers John and Sandy. She leaves to mourn 7 children, Cyril of Corner Brook, Elsie (Art) Anderson, Ted (Pauline), Jim (Grace), Sandra (Frank) Spencer of Port aux Basques, Nora (Earl) Stone of Ontario, Beverly Ford of St. John's; 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of friends and relatives. Her remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Funeral service took place on January 23, 1999 2pm at St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill

BRAGG, CHARLES
Passed away peacefully at the O'Connell Centre in Corner Brook on January 22, 1999 Charles Henry Bragg, aged 87. He leaves to mourn his niece, Selina (Hubert) Anderson, nephew, Edgar Bragg, great niece and nephew, whom he considered grandchildren, Jolene and Hubert Anderson Jr. all whom he resided with in Isle aux Morts, and nephew Ivan Kinslow of Massachusetts, also a wide circle of other nieces, nephews and friends. His remains rested at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Isle aux Morts. Funeral services took place on January 25, 1999 2pm at Holy Spirit officiated by Rev. Carol Daley. Interment followed at Holy Spirit Cemetery under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

OSMOND, PHOEBE nee DODGE
Passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, NS on January 21, 1999, Phoebe Ethel Osmond (nee Dodge) aged 70. She leaves to mourn 5 children, Richard (Karen), David, Margaret (Ward) Rowsell, Wade of Halifax, Meta (Frank) of Port aux Basques; 5 grandchildren; mother, Catherine Dodge of Grand Bank; sisters, Meta Dodge of St. John's and Sarah Mathews of North Sydney; brother Earl Dodge of Grand Bank and a circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Her remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on January 23, 1999 4pm at St. James Anglican Church Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

SEAWARD, ELIZABETH
Passed away peacefully at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook, on January 25, 1999, Elizabeth Seward in her 69^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 1990. She leaves to mourn 6 loving children, Stan (Marjorie), Garfield (Barb), Doug (Lorraine), Melvin (Janice), Lorne (Mary Ellen), of Cape Ray, Valerie (Arthur) Lomond, of Port aux Basques; daughter in law, Sharon of PEI; 12 grandchildren, Tammy, Jamie, Candace, Troy, Jonathon, Jenine, Penny Lou, Melissa, Sheldon, Holly, Brent, and Lorna; 3 brothers, James (Fanny), of Port aux Basques, Alex (Eliza) of Topsail, Jack (Mary) of Marystown; as well as a wide circle of friends and relatives. Her remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on January 28, 1999 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Cape Ray officiated by Rev E.M. Smith. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill, under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

CHISLETT, MONTFORD
Passed away at CLHC on January 24, 1999, Montford Chislett of Rose Blanche, aged 84. He leaves to mourn his wife, Fannie and 7 children, Kathleen (Brian) Loder, Carter (Annie), Joan (Ephram) Young, Gary (Romana), Bernice Durnford, and Tracy, all of Rose Blanche; Eric (Sharlene) of Alberta; 10 grandchildren; brother, Philip of Glace Bay; sisters, Susie of Glace Bay; sister in law, Lillian (Thomas) Hatcher of Rose Blanche, Mary (Lewis) Strickland of Glace Bay and Susie (Fred) Bennet of Winnipeg; brothers in law, Rueben (Betty) of Baddeck, Bill (Dolly) of Manadou, and a large circle of friends and relatives. He was predeceased by by his brother, Thomas, sister Mary, and sister in law, Cassie. His remains rested at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Rose Blanche. Funeral services took place on January 27, 1999 2pm at St. Michael's officiated by Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Margaree under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

CARTER, ADA (STYLES)
Passed away at CLHC on January 26, 1999, Ada Carter aged 78. She was predeceased by her first husband, Maxwell Currie in 1973, second husband, Robert Carter, in 1981, and son, Roy in 1997. She leaves to mourn her daughter in law, Rita Currie of Rose Blanche, grandson Jeffrey (Carolyn) of Kelligrews and granddaughter, Angela (John) Murphy of Goulds; sister Hannah (Jim) Currie of Rose Blanche; brothers, Jack, Jim (Martha) of Rose Blanche, Montford (Ruth) of North Sydney; sisters and brothers in law, Annie Styles of Port aux Basques, Maud Kendall of St. John's, Dolly (Brainard) Levalliant of Lower Sackville, Mary Pike and Margaret Fraser of Port aux Basques, Jacob Critchley of Ont., Alex Knee of Rose Blanche, Max Carter of St. John's, Eric (Mary) Carter of Bishop's Falls, Isaac (Geraldine) Carter of Port aux Basques, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Sarah, Betty, Elizabeth and brothers, Samuel and Thomas. Her remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on January 29, 1999 2pm at St. James officiated by Rev. George Childs, Rev. Nelson Small and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James, Barachois Hill under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

BILLARD, MICHAEL DAMIEN
Passed away peacefully at WMRH, Corner Brook on January 27, 1999 aged 13 years. He leaves to mourn his parents, John and Sharon Billard and brother Junior; grandparents, Cyril and Audrey Billard of Margaree; grandmother, Mary Billard of Rose Blanche; great- grandmother, Rebecca Kendell of Margaree, great-grandfather, John Best of Port aux Basques, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His remains rested at St. Augustine's Church, Margaree. Funeral services took place at 2pm on January 30, 1999 at St. Augustine's officiated by Rev. Carol Daley, Capt. Byron Kean and Herb Park. Interment followed at St. Augustine's Cemetery, Margaree under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

MULLINS, ABNER
Passed away at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Center, Grand Falls-Windsor, on January 17, 1999, Abner Mullins, aged 82. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary in 1972, and brothers, Leonard and Gerald. He leaves to mourn his wife Sally; children, Bill and Ferne of Dartmouth, NS, Mona (Amos) Collier of Codroy, Mary (Clarence) Dowding, Annette (Alvin) Kettle of Port aux Basques, Elsie (Arch) Parsons of Kingston, Ont., Jim (Janice) Sheppard, Lawrence Sheppard of Rencontre East, Vera (Don) Skinner of Harbour Breton, Mona Sheppard of Toronto, Ont., Aaron Sheppard (Chris) of Eastern Passage, NS; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, George Mullins of New Bedford, Mass., Bertha Carter, Marjorie Pauls, and Priscilla Sheaves of Port aux Basques, Emily (Gerald) Comeay of Church Point, NS, Earl (Winnie) Mullins of English Harbour West, Dorothy Sheppard, John (Sadie) Mullins of Rencontre East; sisters in law, Vera Keeping, Amy Evans, and Carrie Byrne of Rencontre East, brother in law, Joseph (Margaret) Lavhey of Port aux Basques and special friends, Max and Daphane Blackwood of Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral services took place January 20, 1999 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Chuck Lockhart and Garry Wells. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Rencontre East.

GALE, SIMON
Passed away at CLHC on January 31, 1999, Simon Joseph Gale, aged 68. He leaves to mourn his spouse, Vivian Parsons; sons, Simon Parsons of Codroy, and William Curnew of Searston; 4 grandchildren, Laura, Sherry, Amanda, and Sarah; sisters, Theresa Hefferman of Sydney NS, Margaret Crouse of Middleton, NS, brother Patrick (Pauline) of Codroy, also a circle of nieces, e onews and friends. His remains rested at St. Anne's Church, Upper Ferry. Funeral Mass took place on February 2, 1999 2:30 pm at St. Anne's officiated by Father Emmanuel. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

BEATON, JOHN JOSEPH RUSSEL
After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully on January 27, 1999 in his 75^th year at Mississauga Hospital. He was comforted to the end by his loving family - wife Rita of 49 years; daughter Mary (Tony) Vecchiola of Mississauga; son Joe (Sharron) White of Burlington; grandchildren, Barb and Bill Skeard of Corner Brook, Nicole, Stephen, Anthony Vecchiola and Marnie Fisher and Terri Davies all of Mississauga. He is now under God's care with his son, James White and daughter Una Hibbs, who is survived by her husband, Kenny. Also survived by son, Terrance (Connie) White and their children, Jason, Jamie, and Jennifer, all of Kamloops BC and Valerie and Ginny White of Hamilton, Ont.; sisters, Greta and Myrtle and brother James. Predeceased by brother, Greggy, sisters, Mary and Shirley . A man whose relentless gift of love and laughter touched all those fortunate enough to know him. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's Parish in Codroy Valley on February 1, 1999 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Russell Beaton.

KENDALL, DOROTHY (SCOTT)
Passed away at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook on Feb.1/99 Dorothy Kendall (nee Scott) aged 75. She was predeceased by her husband John Kendall in 1985. She leaves to mourn 8 children, Gordon, Leslie, Shirley (Chesley) Osmond, Philip, Larry (Lorena), Jeanette (John) Billard all of Margaree, Vivian (Edward) McQuarrie of Tompkins, Nancy (Tom) Dodge of Port aux Basques; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Winnifred Hatcher of Halifax and brother Philip Scott of Grand Bank, also a large circle of friends and relatives. Her remains rested at St. Augustine's Anglican church Margaree. Funeral services took place on Feb. 4, 1999 at 2 pm officiated by Rev. Carol Daley. Interment followed at St. Augustine's Cemetery, Margaree under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

EVANS, WINNIFRED (HAYMAN)
Passed away peacefully at Vera and Eric Stoodley's residence on Feb. 16, 1999, Annie Winifred Evans (nee Hayman) aged 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan in 1992. She leaves to mourn 6 children, Geraldine (Lynn) Hulan of Jeffrey's, Maxwell (Shirley), Jack (Sandra) of Isle aux Morts, Sherry Evans of St. John's, Dale (Allison) Skeard of Fort Saint John, BC, Nola (Tom) Butt of Port aux Basques; 19 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren; caregivers and close friends Eric and Vera Stoodley and seniors with whom she resided, also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was also predeceased by her parents, Ester and Samuel Hayman. Her remains rested at Holy Spirit Anglican church, Isle aux Morts. Funeral services took place on Feb.18, 1999 at 2pm with Rev. George Childs officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

MOYST, VIOLET S.
It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Mrs. Moyst announce her passing at Western Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 in her 90^th year. She will be sadly missed by her family-- husband Ralph, daughter Irene Hatcher of Rose Blanche; grandchildren, Joanne (Stewart) Hatcher of Rose Blanche, Doreen Dwyer of Ontario, Rex (Sharon) of Winnipeg and Dwight Hatcher of Corner Brook; great-grandson Tony of Rose Blanche, great-grandaughter Patti in Fox Roost; sisters-in-law, Mabel Dingwell of Corner Brook and Millie Moyst of St. John's; nephew, Harry Durnford of Halifax; nieces, Janie Neill of Florida and Dorothy Green of Halifax. She will be missed by a large number of relatives and friends, especially her dear friend Hazel Maloney of Corner Brook. The funeral service took place at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Philip Drive with Pastor Hanon Merrill officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel.

FRANCIS, MARTHA (TAYLOR)
Passed away at the WMRH on February 20, 1999, Martha Francis (nee Taylor) of LaPoile, aged 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles in 1985. She leaves to mourn five children, Ron of Margaree, Mary Jane (James) Taylor, Clifford and wife Elsie, Blantford and wife Olive, all of Burnt Islands, Garfield and wife, Mildred of Halifax; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Bessie Organ of Port aux Basques, and a large circle of friends and relatives. Her remains rested at St. Thomas Church, LaPoile. Funeral sevices took place on February 22, 1999 at St. Thomas Church officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at LaPoile Cemetery, under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home.

STROUD, WILLIAM
Passed away at the Waterford Hospital in St. John's on February 25, 1999, William David Stroud of Rose Blanche, aged 76 years. He was predeceased by his son Gary in 1980. He leaves to mourn his wife Susan and son Raymond (Marion) Rose Blanche; 2 grandchildren: Gina and boyfriend Claude of Carbonear, Tracy and boyfriend Colin of Halifax, great-grandchild Kendra; sister Abigal (Mrs. Wilson Keeping) of Rose Blanche, and a large cirle of friends and relatives. His remains rested at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Rose Blanc Funeral sevices took place on February 28, 1999, 2pm at St. Michael's and All Angels Church officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

COLLEY, AUSTIN ROBERT
Passed peacefully away at Health Sciences Center on March 3, 1999, in his 82^nd year. Leaving to mourn his wife Faith (Hatcher); daughter, Lorna (Melvin) Crewe, St. John's; loving grandson, Stephen; 2 sisters, Blanche (Austin) Vatcher, Mount Pearl, Margaret Siddall, Coquitlam, BC; sister in law Florence Colley, Port aux Basques; brother in law Austin Martin, Fredricton, NB; other friends and relatives. Predeceased by his mother and father Ambrose and Violetta; brothers, Clarence and Gordon; sisters, Josephine Martin and Estelle Morris. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ford's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place on March 6, 1999, 2pm at St. James Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small and Rev. George Childs. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

NcNEIL, CYNTHIA
Passed away peacefully at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on March 4, 1999, Cynthia McNeil of Creston South in her 42^nd year. Leaving to mourn husband David and son Stephen; 5 brothers, Gerald (Malida), Clyde (Elizabeth), Roy (Ann) of Creston South; Roland (Ruth) of Winterland, and Alvin (Phyllis) of Mount Pearl; mother, Mrs Susanna Barter of Creston South; mother and father in law William and Elsie McNeil of Port aux Basques; sisters in law, Judy (Fred) LeRiche of Port aux Basques; Vivian (Dave) White of Bridgewater; Yvonne (Claude) Hann of Halifax, Audrey (Derek) Warren of Alberta, Bonita of BC; Karen (Jeff) Dickson of Ont., Colleen (Roy) Standing of Port aux Basques; brothers in law, Tony (Christine) of South Branch, Roger (Wanda) McNeil of Alberta; also a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father James Barter in 1983.

LAWRENCE, GEORGE GIDEON
It is with great sadness that the family announce the accidental death of George Lawrence aged 70 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Margaret and 9 children; Terry Hatcher, Roxanne Lawrence of Port aux Basques, Howard and Mary Ann of Glace Bay, NS, Alice Lawrence, Timothy, Roy and Sharon of Halifax, NS, Ivan of Brampton, Ont., John of Toronto, Ont., and Harry of Burnt Islands; 16 grandchildren; brothers Clyde of Port aux Basques and Clifford and Alice of St. John NB. Funeral services took place March 7, 1999 at 2pm at St. Georges Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery.

VARDY, VIOLET (PINK)
Passed away at CLHC on March 15, 1999 Violet Vardy (nee Pink) in her 76^th year. She was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Dominie) Pink. She was predeceased by her husband, George in 1986, brother Randell Pink in 1995 and sister Carrie Purcell in 1998. She leaves to mourn her sister, Ada (Albert) Strickland of Halifax, very close friends, Edgar and Brenda Bailey of Port aux Basques, also a wide circle of nieces, nephews and friends, especially the friends at Mountain Hope Manor with whom she resided. Her remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on March 17, 1999 2pm at St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs, Rev. James Eveleigh and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home.

BILLARD, MELIDA JOANNA
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Melida Billard announce her passing on March 16, 1999 in her 83^rd year. Formerly of Grand Bruit, recently at Bay St. George Long Term Care where she resided with her husband of 60 years, Thomas also of Grand Bruit. She will be lovingly missed by her husband Thomas; 4 sons, Clayton (Jackie) Halifax, Clarence (Barbara) Corner Brook, James (Lois) St. John's, Clyde (Cindy) Grand Bruit; 6 daughters, Emily (Clyde) Pardy Pasadena, Mona (Don) Billard Grand Bruit, Maisie (Roland) Herridge St. John's, Doreen (Brian) Walsh Bay de Verde, Vera (Wesley) Billard Grand Bruit; 26 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, James and Clifford of North Sydney, Gilbert of St. Catherines, Wilfred of Corner Brook and one sister, Hazel Crant, Corner Brook, son in law Roy Herridge, St. John's. She will also be missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her daughter, Evelyn Herridge, grandson Sidney and brothers William and John. Visitation took place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook and from the United Church, Grand Bruit from where the service took place on March 19, 1999 2pm. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

MARTYN, MARGARET ANN nee GRIFFEN
Passed away March 22, 1999 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital Margaret Martyn in her 86^th year. Margaret was the the wife of Charles Martyn who predeceased her in 1965. She was also predeceased by her brother Pat Griffen and her son in law David Lee. She will be sadly missed by her 2 sons, Charles (Sheila), Barry (Irene); 7 daughters, Connie (Mike) Brothers, Gertrude (Roger) Humber, Irene (Bob) Brake, Kathleen Lee, Margaret-Lynn (Terry) Tobin, , Marian (Doug) McMaster, Anne (Dave) Brennan; 25 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Anthony, Joe and Gerard; 3 sisters, Kathleen, Gertrude and Mary; sister in law, Marian Griffin and a large circle of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Funeral services took place March 24, 199 10:30am at Most Holy Redeemer Receiving Chaple, Corner Brook followed by interment at Mt. Patrica Cemetery.

KEEPING, MARY ANN nee LODER
Passed away at Charles Legrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on March 28, 1999, Mary Ann Keeping in her 87^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Garfield in 1989, daughter Catherine HOUSE in 1994, grandchildren Dennis HOUSE in 1969 and David H. HOUSE in 1995. She leaves to mourn 7 children; Wilson (Abigal) Bessie (Raymond) GILLARD, Arthur (Peggy), William (Sebina) of Rose Blanche, Edwin (Mary) of Grand Bank, Shirley (Edward) COKES of Bay d'Espoir, Lockland (Izabelle) of Isle aux Morts; 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; son in law Charles HOUSE of Gaultois; brother Lockland LODER of Port aux Basques, Sisters Josie (Jim) VALLIS of Rose Blanche and Rosie (Harvey) BUNTER of Moncton, NB Funeral services took place March 31, 1999 2:00pm at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Rose Blanche officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.

LAWRENCE, VERA nee NEIL
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on March 26, 1999 Vera Lawrence in her 68^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1995. She leaves to mourn her close friend and companion Cecil BILLARD of Port aux Basques and 12 children; Carrie (George) LAVHEY of Terrenceville, Joey (Marilyn), Austin (Marie) of Isle aux Morts, Donna (Harold) O'REILLY, Donalda (Jeremy) ORGAN, and Alma of Gander, Hank (Ann), Victor (Carol), Guy (Trudy) of Lower Sackville, NS, Winston (Fran) of Goose Bay, Lab, Donnie (Laurie) of Mt. Uniacke, NS, David (Genevieve) of Fort McMurray, Alt; 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Eric NEIL (Lila) of Isle aux Morts, Austin (Eileen) of Halifax, twin sister Leah HARVEY of Port aux Basques, Loretta (George) BILLARD of Grand Bruit, Corella (Ernest) STRICKLAND of North Sydney. Also predeceased by her sister Margaret FRAMPTON in 1998. Her remains rested at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Isle aux Morts, where funeral services took place on March 29, 1999 11am officiated be Rev. Carol Daley. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.

JANES, THERESA MARIA nee KENDELL
Passed away at CLHC on March 7, 1999, Theresa Maria Janes aged 86. She was predeceased by her husband William in in 1994. She leaves to mourn 5 children, Catherine (Bill) Ryan of Codroy, Myrtle (Gordon) Hill of Scarborough, Ont., Lloyd and wife Linda of Codroy, Shirley (Joe) Ryan of Ajax, Ont., Rowena (Lee) Sheppard of Codroy; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; as well as large circle of friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her brother, Aiden and sister-in-law, Maud. Her remains rested at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy. Funeral services took place on March 10, 1999, 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Evelyn Smith and Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

GALE, JANIE nee MacARTHUR
Passed away at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Center on March 10, 1999 Janie Ester Gale (nee MacArthur) aged 75 years.She was predeceased by her son Angus in 1973, grandchildren, Stacy Harris in 1992 and Abus Yessum in 1999. She leaves to mourn her husband Paul and 5 children, Leona (Alphonsus) O'Quinn of South Branch, Donald (Cathy) of Alberta, Christopher (Karen), Melvin of Nova Scotia, Monica and Tony of Port au Port; 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister Margaret (Joseph) St. Croix of South Branch; brother Donald (Deane) Mac Arthur of Nova Scotia, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Her remains rested at St. Sylvester RC Church, South Branch. Funeral Mass took place on March 13, 1999 officiated by Father DT McGrath. Interment follewed at St. Sylvester Cemetery.

KENT, TERRENCE
Passed away at Millville on March 26, 1999 Terrence Kent aged 78 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Lillian in 1974 and second wife Annie in 1987. He leaves to mourn 5 children and 7 step children, Wayne (Carol) of Bell Island, Ron (Joan) of Holyrood, Bill (Marie) of Ontario, Helen (Benny) of South Branch, Irene (Norman) of Ontario; step children Clem (Rosie), Walter (Annie), Bernice (Ronnie) of Millville, Leona (Gerald), Cecilia (Bill) of South Branch, Clara (Clive) of St. Andrews, christine (Jim) of Toronto; 18 grandchildren, 19 st-grandchildren, 17 gr-grandchildren and 23 st gr- grandchildren godchild Jean Arnold of Meadows, sister Bridget Galway of Toronto. Also predeceased by his grandson William Kent, St-grandson Gary, sister Molly Kavanaga, and brothers Jack, Richard, Daniel, and James Kent.His remains rested at St. Anne's RC church, Upper Ferry. Funeral Mass took place on March 29, 1999 10:30am officiated by Father McGrath. Interment followed at Mt. St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy.

JOYCE, THOMAS It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Joyce, formerly of Corner Brook, announce his passing on April 5, 1999 at the age of 63 at Hilliard's Personal Care Home in Codroy. He will be sadly missed by his 2 sisters, Mazie Rodway (Norman Sampson), of Irishtown and Elizabeth Joyce (Jordon Boone) of Reidville; nieces, Roxanne and Jennifer and nephews, Alfred and Maxwell, caregiver Minnie Hilliard of Codroy. Funeral service took place April 7, at 2:00pm at St. John the Evangalist Anglican Cathedral, Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment follwed at Mount Patricia Cemetery.

DOUCETTE, MARGARET nee LEROUX
Passed away at Charles Legrow Health Center Port aux Basques, April 8, 1999 aged 84 years. Predeceased by her husband John in 1963 and son Paul in 1995. She leaves to mourn 9 children; Regina Farrell in Stephenville, Jane (Carl) Reid, Joseph (Ann) of Tompkins, Bernice (Joe) Bennett, Ann Marie (Robin) Foley of Centerville, NS, Patricia (Roger) Gale of Doyles, Mary (Cyril) Dywer, Angela (Ed) LeRiche of Ontario, Kay Sprinkle of Joplin, Missouri; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Her remains rested at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry. Funeral Mass took place on April 12^th 10:00am officiated by Fathe McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery Codroy Valley.

FIANDER, HENRY RUEBEN
Passed away at his home in Codroy on April 21, 1999 Henry Fiander aged 77 years. He leaves to mourn 3 children; Mary (Leonard) Patry, Edward (Rosie) of Codroy, James and Denise of Loch Lomond; 2 grandsons Jeffrey Patry and Jamie Jesso. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances and Wilson Fiander, brothers and sisters; Marie, Everette, Willis, Mildred and Mary. Funeral Services took place on April 24 at 2pm, Holy Trinity Church, Codroy, officiated by Rev. E Smith Interment followed in church cemetery.

DINGWELL, JESSIE nee ROSE
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jessie Dingwell announce her passing at Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on April 6, 1999 in her 89^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Wesley in 1954, and son Gerald in 1993. She leaves to mourn one son, Clifford (Eileen) of Port aux Basques; two daughters, Margaret (Max) Gill of Port Blandford, Eileen (John) Murphy of St. John's; one daughter-in-law, Ada Dingwell of Port aux Basques; 10 grandchildren, 8 gr-grandchildren; sister Lucy Youngs of Burgeo, ans step-sister Susie (James) Porter of Dartmouth, NS Funeral services took place April 9^th from Wesley United Church with Rev. Effie Hewitt officiating. Interment followed at Wesley Church cemetery.

SAVOURY, CHARLES M.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Charles Savoury announce his passing at Charles LeGrow Health Center Port aux Basques on April 5, 1999 in his 64^th year. Charles was the husband of Brenda Savoury who predeceased him in 1967. He was also predeceased by his parents and brother Junior Savoury. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Darlene (Melvin); 2 sons, Joe (Glenda), Dave (Belinda); 5 grandsons, 3 granddaughters and one great-granddaughter all of Rose Blanche; 5 brothers, Norman of Rose Blanche, Matt and Harold of Ontario, Gerald and Roland of Burnt Islands; 2 sisters, Rose of Ontario and Eva of Fortune.Funeral service took place April 7^th 2:00pm at St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church, Rose Blanche officiated by Rev. Clayton Billiard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.

CARTER, ERIC JOSEPH
Passed away at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Center in Grand Falls-Windsor on March 31, 1999 aged 78. He was predeceased by his son Gerald. He leaves to mourn his wife Mary Rebecca (nee Jeans) and children Gary and Doreen both of St. Johns.Grandson Ryan, and granddaughter Barbara Ann; daughter in law Diane Carter; sisters Margaret Fraser and Mary Pike of Port aux Basques; Dolly and Brainard Levalliant of Lower Sackville, NS, Maud Kendall of Halifax, NS; brothers Isaac and Geraldine Carter of Port aux Basques, Max of St. John's; sisters in law Grace and Morley Langton of Botwood, Marion and Winston Temple of Bishop's Falls, Will and Neita Jeans of Botwood, George and Lillian Jeans of Bishop's Falls. He was also predeceased by by his sister Pearl, and brother Robert. His remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home. Services took place April 3, 2:00pm at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

ORGAN, JAMES HENRY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Organ announce his passing at Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on April 10, 1999 in his 65^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Dorothy and 8 children, Jane (Ernest) Meade of Halifax, James (Wanda) of Shelburne, NS, Katie (Philip) Parsons of Burgeo, Evelyn Blackmore, Vera (William) Francis, Eileen (Raymond) Hodder, Irene (Wilfred) Osmond, and Colleen Organ all of Port aux Basques; 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Viola (Raymond) Burton, Selena (Donald) Hatcher of North Sydney, Ruby (Ross) Whitman of Yarmouth; brothers Jobe, Bradley (Cheryl) of North Sydney. He was predeceased by his parents Clementh and Nora Organ, brother Gordon in 1980, sister Ella Mae in 1994. Funeral Services took place at St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Nelson Small Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.

BILLARD, RONALD
Passed away at Charles Legrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on April 24, 1999, Ronald Billard aged 65 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Lena and 7 children; Clayton (Dinah), Diane (Eli) Noseworthy of Stephenville, Kelvin (Catherine), Roxeanne Billard of Brampton Ont Dave MacLellan of Port aux Basques, Janet Green of Corner Brook, Cynthia MacIsaac of Codroy Valley; 8 grandchildren, brother Wilfred (Susie) of Margaree; sister Laura (Herman) Wilkins of Corner Brook. He was predeceased by his step-son Clyde MacLellan. Funeral services took place at St. James Anglican Church on April 29, 1999 at 2 pm officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Church cemetery, Barachois Hill.

AMSBAUGH, ELIZABETH JANE "JEAN" (nee OSMOND)
Passed away on April 26. 1999 at Knob Knoster, Missouri, Jean Amsbaugh, age 63 years. She leaves to mourn her loving husband Bill and 5 children, Beth Ann Tentori, William Jr.(Judy), Brenda Corbett, Brian (Suzanne), Bart (Beverly); 12 grandchildren; 5 brothers and 1 sister, Richard, Gerald, Jack and Gordon Osmond, and Beulah Osmond. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Elizabeth Osmond of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place took place at United Methodist church of Knob Knoster, May 1, officiated by Rev.Shelby Sellinger. Interment followed at Knob Knoster Cemetery. (Double checked-obove obit states 5 brothers, only four are listed)

SHEPPARD, PATRICK
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Center Port aux Basques on April 19, 1999 Patrick Sheppard aged 53. He leaves to mourn his spouse Margaret; son Derek of Calgary; sister Bernadette (Bob) Connon of New Brunswick; brother Jack (Eva) of St. Georges; 6 step children. He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Margaret Sheppard and his sister Winnie. A private memorial service took place at Ford's Funeral Home on April 23, 2pm officiated by Rev. N Small and Father D McGrath. Interment followed at St James Anglican cemetery, Barachois Hill.

FELTHAM, VERONICA DORIS nee WALTERS
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basqes on April 21, 1999 Veronica Feltham aged 94. She was predeceased by her husband George in 1958; daughter Dulcie; grandsons Joseph and Brian and a grandaughter. She leaves to mourn 4 children, Lucy (Ralph) Strickland, Harry (Augusta), Joseph (Grace) all of Ont. Doris (Hiram) LeMoine of Port aux Basques;12 grandchildern, 19 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr grandchild. Funeral services took place on April 24, 1999 at Wesley United Church officiated by Rev. E Hewitt. Interment followed at church cemetery.

MUISE, BEATRICE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on May 3, 1999, Beatrice Muise in her 87^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Dennis and son James. She leaves to mourn 15 children; Norman (Zita), Kenneth (Lillian), Ella (Charles) MacNeil, Augusta (Richard) AuCoin of South Branch, Patricia (Marshall) Dawe, Junior (Rita), Wayne (Terry) of Upper Ferry, Andrew (Ida) of New Brunswick, Jerome (Betty) of Lower Sackville, NS, Eddy (Pam), David (Debbie) of Alberta, Marg MacIsaac of Lab City, Marion Spence of Ont., Wade (Linda) of BC.; sister Rose MacIsaac; sister in law Emma Young; 63 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral servives took place at St. Sylvester RC Church, South Branch on May 5, 1999 officiated by Father D T McGrath. Interment followed at Church cemetery.

McISAAC, MARY ROSE nee AUCOIN
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary McIsaac announce her passing on May 27, 1999 in her 93^rd year. She leaves to mourn 2 adopted sons, Tommy Benoit and Mike Wall of South Branch. She was predeceased by her husband Archibald F McIsaac in 1984, and by her parents, brothers and sisters, step-grandaughter Alisha. Funeral Services took place at St. Sylvester's RC Church, South Branch on May 29, at 3:00pm. Interment followed at church cemetery.

JANES, AMOS RALPH
Passed away May 8, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Amos Janes in his 35^th year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Rosalie (nee Farrell) and son Trevor; parents Ruth and Ralph of Codroy, sister Rose (Don) Samms of Stephenville and grandfather George Collier of Codroy. Mother in law Stella Tauvette of Ontario and father in law Sid Farrell of Toronto. Funeral services were held May 10, at Holy Trinity Church, Codroy officiated by Rev. E Smith. Cremation followed.

DICKS, PATRICIA nee SCOTT
Passed away at the University Campus Health Science Center, London Ont., on May 1, 1999 Patricia Dicks in her 44^th year. She leaves to mourn her husband Ray and two children, Deanna and Dean; parents George and Francis Scott of Isle aux Morts; 7 brothers, Sidney (Thannia), James (June), Don (Olga), George Jr. (Mary) of Isle aux Morts, Rick (Velda) of Greenwood, NS., Jamie (Marina) of Halifax; 6 sisters, Joan (George) Sutton, Harriet (Perry) Warren of Burgeo, Aneitha (Clayton) Francis, Ann (Richard) Bateman, Jackie (Victor) Musseau of Isle aux Morts, Beryl (Kevin) Dominex of Bedford, NS; very special people Mr Mrs Clayton Pink of Isle aux Morts, special niece Vickie Musseau, Mother in law Lucy Dicks. Funeral Services were held on May 5, 1999 at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Carol Daley. Interment followed at Hillside Haven, Isle aux Morts Rd.

COLEY, JAMES
Passed away Thursday, May 6, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital James Coley at the age of 57 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Frances, two children, Craig (Amy) and Carolyn; 2 sisters, Wilhelmena Warren, Robena (Arthur) Marsden; sisters in law, Effie Dominie, Elizabeth (Henry) Morgan, Ada (Fred) Banks; brothers in law, Simeon (Maisie) Barter, John (Audrey) Barter, George Barter. Funeral services were held May 9, 1999 2pm at St. Boniface Anglican Church, Ramea officiated by Rev. Trudy Sullivan. Interment at church cemetery.

LEAMON, CECIL GORDON
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecil Leamon announce his passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Center on May 3, 1999 in his 65^th year. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 45 years Mamie (nee Ingram), his 5 children, Calvin (Patricia), David and James of BC, Irene (Kenny Poirer) of Halifax, Jessie (Dan) of Toronto; 3 grandchildren Kelly, Nadine, and Cathy; brothers and sisters, Lavina Alley, Abraham D. (Gladys) of Port aux Basques, Elsie Legge of Winnipeg, Lewis B. (Michelle) of Halifax and Hubert N. (Alice) of Cape Ray. He was predeceased by his parents, Abraham and Ellen-Olive (Anderson) Leamon. Funeral services took place May 6, 1999 2pm at Wesley United church with Rev. Effie Hewitt officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

AUCOIN, JOAN
Entered into eternal rest after a corageous battle with cancer on May 11, 1999 Joan AuCoin age 48 years. Predeceased by her father William. Leaving to mourn her loving partner Brendan Traverse and her children Zane and Danielle Snow and their loving father John Snow. Also leaving to mourn her mother, Dorothy AuCoin; 7 brothers and 2 sisters; Gordon (Doreen), Joseph (Ruby), Ronald (Shirley), Kevin (Jane), Leonard (Dianne), Frank (Sheila), Michael (Frances), Dianne (Randy) Walsh, Sr. Verna AuCoin. Funeral mass was held May 14, 1999 at St. Teresa's Church. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

MARTIN, AUSTIN JOSEPH
The passing of Austin Martin occured on Tuesday, May 18, 1999 aged 88 years, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Born on April 25, 1911, Austin was a native of Port aux Basques, Nfld and was predeceased by his beloved wife Josephine (nee Colley) 4 years ago. He is survived by his only son Robert and wife Margaret (nee Pepper) and 2 grand-daughters Allison and Andrea all of Fredericton. A loving and gentle father and grandfather, Austin will be laid to rest next to his late wife and true love, Josephine, in the Anglican cemetery at Port aux Basques, Nfld. A memorial service and interment will be held at St. James Anglican church at a later date.

PIKE, AUSTIN ROBERT
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Austin Pike announce his passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on May 23, 1999 in his 53^rd year. He leaves to mourn his wife Jessie (nee Strickland); one son Robert (Kelly), and grandson Curtis; 4 sisters, Rowena (Len) Blake of Pasadena, Florence (Dennis) Narhourne of Montreal, Ivy Watson of Corner Brook, Kathleen Ayres of North Sydney, NS; 5 brothers, Henry, Earl (Deanna), David, Leonard (Brenda) all of Port aux Basques and Edward (Linda) of Corner Brook. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Harriet (nee Chant), 4 brothers, Ernest, Arthur, Clifford and Willie. Funeral services here held May 26^th at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Cemetery.

TOM, HARRY
Passed away peacefully at his home on May 25, 1999 Harry Tom in his 58^th year. Interment at York Cemetery, North York Ontario. He leaves to mourn his wife Cora (nee Ingram); daughters Nora, Susan (Nick) Psihogios of Toronto; sister Nora (Richard) Samtani of BC; step mom Sui To and step brothers Alex, and Joseph of BC, and a wide circle of family and friends in Port aux Basques and Burgeo. He was predeceased by his father Harry Tom Sr on Jan. 1, 1996 and his mother Alema (nee Dohey) in the summer of 1956.

SHEPPARD, SUSIE (nee ROSE)
Passed away at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on May 10, 1999 Susie Sheppard in her 69^th year. She leaves to mourn her husband Philip, sister Evelyn Pink of Harbour Le Cou; brother Clarence Rose of Victoria BC. Funeral Services took place on May 13, at 2 pm St. Michael's and all Angels Church officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

HIBBS, WILLIAM ANTHONY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bill Hibbs announce his passing at the Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook on June 12, 1999 in his 79^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Lorraine (Snooks); 6 daughters: Georgina (Al) McCarthy, Edith, Evelyn, Shirley (David) Parsons, June (George) Camilleri, Karen (Joe) Johnston; 3 sons: Kenneth, Melvin and Derek (Joy); 2 sisters, Annie Lewis and Ethel Chaisson; 2 brothers, George and Sam; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth (Knowling), son Don in 1992, 2 brothers, Kenneth and Reginald and 1 sister, Lucy. Funeral services took place June 16^th at the Roman Catholic Church of the Precious Blood in St. Andrews with Rev. McGrath officiating. Interment followed at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery.

ANDERSON, VERINA
Passed away peacefully at the Bay St. George Senior Citizens' Home, June 4 1999 Verina Anderson in her 76^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel in 1991. She leaves to mourn 5 children; Phylis (Ron) Musseau, Nathan (Barbara), Donnie (Joyce) of Port aux Basques, Daisy (William) Moore and Winston of Toronto, Ontario; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Services took place June 7, at St. James Anglican Church Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

KETTLE, THOMAS
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Centre on June 7, 1999 Thomas Kettle in his 56^th year. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Margaret and 5 children; Darlene (Greg) Rice of Eastern Passage, NS, Kim and Joe of Dartmouth, NS, Darren and Sonya, Scott (Tracey), Linda and Johnny all of Port aux Basques; 4 grandchildren; brothers James and Melida, Albert and Diane, Calvin and Suzanne of Port aux Basques, Bronson and Harriet of BC, Max of North Sydney, NS; sisters, Ethel and Paul of Alberta, Debbie and Harold of Fox Trap, Debbie of Port aux Basques, sister in law Linda of Port aux Basques, Evelyn of Halifax, brother in law Bill of Doyles, mother in law Winetta, father in law John Lilly of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place June 10, 1999 at St. James Church officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at the cemetery at Barachois Hill.

YOUNG, FRANK
Passed away at the Calder Health Centre on June 9, 1999, Frank Young in his 71^st year. He will be missed by his wife of 49 years, Mary Elizabeth (nee Rose) and his 10 children, Henry (Rose) of Burgeo, Betty (Howard) Scott of Ramea, Raymond (Roberta), Ephraim (Joan) of Rose Blanche, Douglas (Herma) of St. John's, Norman (Jacqueline) of Deer Lake, Thomas of Whitby, Ont., John of Edmonton, Alberta, Frank (Lynn) of Chapel Arm, and Clayton and fiancee, Debbie of Stephenville; 24 grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Pink of Ramea and Carrie Haines of Kelligrews. Funeral services took place on June 11th, at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church at Burgeo, officiated by David Burrows. Interment followed at Burgeo Community Cemetery.

LAWRENCE, LESLIE SILAS
It is with great sadness that the family of Leslie Lawrence announce his passing at his residence in Port aux Basques on June 22, 1999 in his 57^th year. He leaves to mourn 6 sisters, Violet Strickland, Laura (James) Drake, Kay Lawrence, Jeannie (David) Anderson, Maggie (James) Patey all of Port aux Basques, Sadie (Roy) Vatcher of BC; 5 brothers, George (Cora), Tom (Diane), Albert, Stanley of Port aux Basques, Graham of PEI. He was predeceased by his his parents, Wallace and Lucy (nee Savoury) Lawrence. Funeral services took place June 25^th at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment followed at the Salvation Army Cemetery

WILLIAM WILFRED SKINNER
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on July 1^st, 1999 William Skinner in his 81^st year. He leaves to mourn his wife Annie of Port aux Basques and son Reg (Jane) of Pool's Cove; grandchildren, Reg and Dulcie of CornerBrook, Amanda of Pool's Cove; sister, Gertie (John) Skinner and sister in law Sarah Skinner of Port aux Basques. He was prdeceased by brothers, Ralph, Henry, Edward and James Thomas. Funeral services took place July 4^th 2pm at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle officiated by Pastor Tyrone Bail and Pastor Reg Skinner. Interment followed at Faith Pentecostal Cemetery.

DURNFORD, WILSON HENRY
Passed away suddenly at his his home on June 15^th, 1999 Wilson Durnford aged 71 years. He was predeceased by his wife Rosie in 1993. Leaving to mourn six children, Rowena (Max), Joan (Corwin) of Francois, Jane (Fred), Jim (Marion)of Burgeo, Wilson (Daisy) of Ramea and Olive with whom he resided; three sisters, Ruth of Port aux Basques, Maude at Ramea and Queena at McCallum; brother Hartley at McCallum; brothers in law, George at Petites and Cecil at Francois. Funeral services took place June 17^th at St Simon and St. Jude Church officiated by Rev. Trudy Sullivan. Interman followed at the St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery.

BILLARD, CHARLES
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Charles Billard announce his passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on June 28, 1999, aged 91. He leaves to mourn his daughters, Vera Mae (Benjamin) Wells of Isle aux Morts, Evelyn (Benjamin) Seymour of Dartmouth, Audrey (Garnet) McMullin of Dutch Sttlement, NS; brother, Solomon Billard and step-sister, Lucy Hayward of Port aux Basques; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Alma and son, Clyde, sister, Gladys Neil, brothers, Joseph Sr., Ambrose Sr., and Blandford Sr. He was the son of the late Georgina and William Billard of Grand Bruit. Funeral services took place June 30, 2pm at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Isle aux Morts officiated by Rev. Carol Daley. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

BENNETT, MYRTLE (nee INGRAM)
It is with great sadness the the family of Myrtle Bennett announce her passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basques on July 11, 1999 in her 79^th year. She leaves to mourn her loving family, daughter Alma Samms, son William Bennett; 4 sisters, Alma (Max) Bugden of Mount Pearl, Leah (James) Pearce of Mouse Island, Mary (Eric) Foote of Burgeo, Eileen (Dan) Neilson of Trenton, Ont.; 3 brothers, Joseph (Mary) of Mouse Island, Sandy (Ellie) of Halifax, NS, Hubert (Carrie) of Burgeo; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law, Mable Aucoin, Mable Bennett, and Dorothy Murley. She was predeceased by her son, Bruce, February 10, 1996, her husband, Wilfred, May 3, 1980 Funeral services took place July 14^th at 2PM at Wesley United Church with Rev. Effie Hewitt officiating. Interment followed at Wesley United Church Cemetery.

BILLARD, ADA
Passed away July 12^th, 1999 at the Calder Memorial Health Center, Burgeo, Ada Billard at the age of 77. Ada Billard was born to Archibald and Elizabeth Billard on May 1, 1922 at Grand Bruit, Nfld. Mrs Billard was predeceased by her husband, Albert and by her son, Thomas. She leaves to mourn her daughter Jean (John) James, son, Andrew, Roy (Sheila) Billard; daughter in law (late Thomas) Billard; 2 brothers, Donald (Mona) and John (Audrey); 2 sisters, Mrs. Gwen Stagg and Daphne (Tom) Zengler; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Billard. Funeral services were held July 14 2PM at the United Church at Grand Bruit officiated by Rev. Gerald Budden. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

ALLEN, WILSON
Passed away at Charles Legrow Health Center, Port aux Basques, on July 19, 1999, Wilson Allen in his 68^th year. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Frances Allen. He leaves to mourn his wife Christina and 3 children, Garry of Toronto, Joyce (Calvin) Meade, Joan (John) Street of PAB; 4 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Edgar (Marina) of PAB, John (May) of Toronto; 3 sisters, Marion (Norman) Osmond, Christina (John) Spencer of PAB, Sebina (Ken) Forsyth of Selkirk, Manitoba. Funeral Services took place July 22, 1999 2:00 pm at St. James Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

MUNDEN, LOUISA
Passed away at her home in Rose Blanche on July 13, 1999, Louisa Munden in her 83^rd year. She was predeceased by her husband Levi in 1983. She leaves to mourn 4 children, Valencia (Glendon) Edwards, Sheila (Reginald) Brown, of Rose Blanche, Patricia (Johnny) Brown of St. John's, Gertie (Samuel) Young of Ramea; 14 grandchildren; sister Betty Harris. She was also predeceased by her grandson Charlie and grandaughter, Betty Lou, and sister, Mary. Funeral Services took place July 15^th, 2:00 pm at St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery.

KING, FRANK
Passed away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on July 21, 1999, Frank King in his 67^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Edith, and 2 children, Patsy (Phillip) Osmond of Cape Ray, Kevin (Debbie) of St. Catherines, Ont.; 4 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; brothers, Cass (Ursula) of Peterborourgh, Ont., Edgar (Katie) of Penticton, BC, Ken of Lloydminster, Alberta; sister, Winnie (James) Harvey, of Thorold, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Edwin, and son Francis William Jr. Funeral services took place July 25^th 2:00pm at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Carol Daley. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

OSMOND, HUGH
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Center on July 21, 1999, Hugh Osmond in his 73^rd year. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Agnes, in 1997 and his son, Albert, in 1969. He leaves to mourn 8 children, Joe (Ann), Phillip (Patricia), Kevin (Golda), Bert (Melva), Clifford (Florence) all of Cape Ray, Randy of Brampton, Ont., Paulette (Angus) of Doyles, Betty (Gary) of Pasadina; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances, Florence (John) of Cape Ray, Richard (Sadie) of of PAB; brothers-in-law, Fred (Jessie) Buttery, Clyde (Winnie) Buttery of PAB, Richard (Mary) Buttery of Mississauga, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Betty (Tom) Francis, Annie Cousins of PAB. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances and Hugh; sister, Harriet, brothers, Joseph, Wallace, John, Cyril, Isaac, Stanley and Bernard. Funeral services took place July 24, 2:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Cape Ray, officiated by Rev. E.M. Smith. Interment followed at Cape Ray Cemetery.

MEADE, ALMA (nee LeFRENSE)
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Center on July 30, 1999 Alma Meade in her 67^th year. She leaves to mourn her husband, Eric and daughter, Gloria (Lloyd) Billard of Margaree; 2 grandchildren, Deon (Rhonda), Darren (Tina) of Margaree; 1great-grandson, Lucas; brother, Walter (Elsie) LeFrense of Isle au Morts; sisters, Edith Marsden of Louisburg, NS, Marion Morris of Robinsons, Hilda (Garland) Thorne of Marystown. She was predeceased by her brother, Eli and her parents, James and Amelia. Funeral Services took place August 1st 2 pm at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Margaree officiated by Rev. Nelson Small and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle au Morts Rd.

KENDALL, GERTRUDE (nee CHAYTOR)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gertrude Kendall announce her passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Center on July 31^st in her 80^th year. She leaves to mourn 2 sons, Bob (Roberta), Austin (Laura) of Ramea; 2 daughters, Frances (Micheal) Lushman of Ramea and Phyllis (Sol) Davis of Port au Basques; 2 sisters, Emma Taylor of Long Pond, Manuels and Bertha (Charles) Butler of Foxtrap; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Austin Kendall in 1987. Funeral Services took place at St. Bonaface Anglican Church in Ramea on August 3^rd 2 pm officiated by Rev. Sullivan. Interment followed at the Anglican Church Cemetery.

MAUGER, CECIL H.G.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecile Mauger announce his death on July 28^th, at his family residence at Petites in his 58^th year. He is survived by his daughter Paula of Ontario; 3 grandsons, Justin of Halifax, Lucas and Joshua of Alberta; grandaughter, Danielle of Ontario; sister Elsie of Newfoundland and 3 brothers, Wilfred and Herb of Nova Scotia and Danny of Newfoundland.Funeral Services took place August 1^st 2 pm at the Wesley United Church officiated by Rev. Effie Hewitt. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

RINGLER, LEONARD L.
(formerly of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leonard Ringler announce his passing at his residence in O'Regans on July1^st, 1999 in his 78^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 42 years Mary (Ryan); 4 brothers in law, William, Raymond, Alex and Walter Ryan; one sister in law Jenny (Ryan) Mercer. The family received friends at the residence Friday and Saturday, from where a private family service took place Sunday at 2:00pm with Father Desmond McGrath officiating. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery, Great Codroy.

HIBBS, MARCELLA ELIZABETH
Passed away peacefully on July 6^th, 1999 at the Charles LeGrow Health Center at Port aux Basques, Marcella Hibbs in her 62^nd year. She leaves to mourn her loving family; Samuel (Veronica) of Badger, Gordon (Ann) of St. Andrews, George (Sheila) of Millville, Ethel (Michael) Chaisson of Searston, Anna (Tom) Lewis of St. Andrews; sister, Susan (John) Lowther of Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Elizabeth (Knowling) Hibbs; brothers, Kenneth, Reginald and William; sister Lucy. Funeral services took place July 9^th 2:00pm officiated by Father Desmond McGrath at Church of the Precious Blood, St. Andrews. Interment to follow at a later date at church cemetery.

O'QUINN, MARY GEORGINA nee GALE
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Georgina O'Quinn, late, of Searston, announce her passing at the Queen Elizabeth ll in Halifax on July 18^th, 1999 in her 63^rd year. She leaves to mourn 3 daughters, Lydwena (Brendan), Annette (Lorne), Jennifer (Michael); 5 sons, Leon (Laurie), Valmore, Loyola (Linda), Stephen (Carolyn), Timothy (Wendy); 16 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Terri, Marj, Helen; 2 brothers, George and Donald; 1 brother-in-law, Frank; 2 sisters-in-law, Tess and Jenny. She was predeceased by her husband, Loyola, in 1995 and grandson, Edward, in 1994. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry, July 22^nd at 11:00 am officiated by Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

MARTIN, ANN
Passed away at her home in Upper Ferry, on July 12, 1999, Ann Martin in her 84^th year. She was predeceased by her husband William T. Martin. She leaves to mourn 3 children, Joseph (Ann) of Upper Ferry, William (Dorothy) of Goose Bay, step- daughter Rita (Patrick) White of St. Georges; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Sister Teresina Bruce of St. John's. She was also predeceased by her sister Margaret and her brother Gus. Funeral Services took place July 14, 11:00 am at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Maurice O'Quinn, Monsignor Roderick White, Father Aiden Devine and Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at St. Anne's RC Cemetery.

BAGGS, SAMUEL
Passed away at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville, on August 3, 1999, Samuel Baggs in his 79^th year. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace in 1988. He leaves to mourn 4 children; Ruby (Larry) Bentley, Nathan (Debbie), Eileen (Roland) Gale of Stephenville, Warren (Dianne) of Port aux Basques; 11 grandchildren; brother Jack of Halifax, sister Mary Kendall of St. David's, and special friend Mrs. Francis Osmond. Funeral Services took place August 6, 2pm at St. James Anglican church, Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican cemetery, Barachois Hill.

PARSONS, HARVEY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harvey Parsons announce his passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on August 6, 1999 in his 63^rd year. He leaves to mourn his wife Susie Parsons (nee Osmond); 4 daughters, Brenda (John) Sweet, Harriet (Robert) Bagg of Port aux Basques, Delores (Ralph) Drake of belleoram, Annie (Cecil) Savoury of Moncton; 4 sons, Brian (fiancee Tracy) of Port aux Basques, Robert (fiancee Melita) of Halifax, Jason (fiancée Natalie) of St. John's and Jamie of Port aux Basques; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers, Arthur (Geraldine) of Halifax, Henry (Winnie) of Port aux Basques; 2 sisters, Julie (George) of Port aux Basques and Winnie of Burgeo. He was predeceased by his 3 brothers, William, Jimmy, Gordon and his parents, Richard and Sarah (Youngs) Parsons. Funeral services took place August 9^th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques, officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

SEAWARD, SADIE
Passed away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, on August 3, 1999, Sadie Seaward in her 58^th year. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Sandra (Yves) Synotte of Gaspe, Que., grandson Ryan Walter Synotte; mother, Mrs. Cora Seaward of Port aux Basques; brothers, William (Louise), Alex (Mary), Harrison (Pauline), George (Joyce), Brian all of Port aux Basques, David (Laura) of North Sydney, Ross (Audrey) of Manuels, CBS; sisters, Linda (Dennis) Organ of St. Catherines, Ont., Doreen (David) Halfyard of Mount Pearl, Betty (Warner) Roloff of Germany. Very close friend and companion, Louis Munden of Port aux Basques. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Seaward, brother, Thomas Jr. and sister, Connie. Funeral services took place August 7, 4pm at Wesley United Church officiated by Rev. Effie Hewitt. Interment followed at Wesley United cemetery.

SPENCER, ROY
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on August 1, 1999 Roy Spencer in his 78^th year. He leaves to mourn his sisters, Eileen Staples of Gander, Laura (Ben) Vallis of Louisbourg,NS, and brother, Cecil (Renee) of Brookside, Florida. He was predeceased by his brothers, William, George, Frank and sister Rita. Funeral servised took place August 4, 2pm at St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed ar St. James Anglican cemetery, Barachois Hill.

COURTNEY, ROBERT HERRITT
Passed away at the Sir Charles LeGrow Health Centre on August 18, 1999, Robert Courtney, in his 72^nd year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Sarah, and 4 children, Marilyn (David) Bentley of Bridgewater, NS, Robert (Louise) of Dingwall,NS, Florence (Arthur) Keeping of Burnt Islands, Deanna (Thomas) Keeping of Burnt Islands; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Shirley Avery of Boston, MA, Clara Hatcher of Isle aux Morts. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas and sister Bessie. Funeral services took place August 20, 2pm at St. George's Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

SAMMS, ELSIE PEARL nee LeRICHE
Passed away at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on August 28^th, 1999, Elsie Pearl Samms, in her 85^th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin and son Garland. She leaves to mourn her children, Maggie (Charles) Leamon, Frank (Mildred), Lorenzo (Pauline) of Port aux Basques, Lawrence (Louise) of New Brunswick, Audrey (Leonard) Lomond of Kamloops, B.C., Taylor (Kay) of Codroy, Edgar (Sandra) of Richmond Hills, Ont., Ralph (Lynn) of Ont.; daughter in law, Valerie of Cape Anguille; 23 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services took place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy on August 30^th, officiated by Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Church Cemetery.

GALE, MCpl. LEON
The death of Leon Gale of Oromocto,NB, aged 34 years, husband of Laura Lee Glenn, occured in Fredericton, NB on August 29^th, 1999. Born in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, son of Herbert and Catherine (O'Quinn) Gale. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He is survived by his wife Laura and 4 children; Keisha, Kayleigh, Karah, and Matthew all of Oromocto, parents Hurbert and Catherine of Millville; sister Karen Gale of Millville; niece and goddaughter Victoria Gale. Funeral Mass took place on Sept. 3^rd at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, officiated by Father DT McGrath, and Father Edwin Gale. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Codroy Valley.

KING, WALTER JOHN
Passed away at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on Sept. 5, 1999, Walter John King, in his 79^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Hilda and 2 children, Rosetta Glover, Allan (Pauline) of Burnt Islands; 5 grandchildren, Shelly, Vaughn, Tracy, April, and Allan; brother, Minter (Hazel) of Port aux Basques; sisters, Susie Dyke of Clarenville, Emily (John) Holly of CornerBrook; brothers-in-law, Montford, Jack (Bessie), Allan (Winnie) of Burnt Islands, Gilbert (Ruby) of Isle aux Morts; sisters-in-law, Annie MacDonald and Emma Organ of Halifax N.S. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia Hardy. Funeral services took place Sept.7^th at St. George's Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

MUNDEN, CLARA LILY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clara Munden announce her passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Cenre, Port aux Basques on Setember 2, 1999 in her 86^th year. She leaves to mourn her husband of 66 years, Albert; 6 daughters, Mabel of Athens, Ont., Audrey (Leonard) of Dartmouth N.S., Linda (Allan) of Waynewright, Alberta, Elsie (Fred), Margo (George), Sandra (Gus) all of Port aux Basques; 2 sons, Albert (Eleanor) of Dartmouth, N.S. and Lewis of Port aux Basques; 24 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Stanley (Reta) of Port aux Basques, Thomas of Stephenville; sister-in-law Juliann Munden of Port aux Basques. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Sarah (Neil) Billard, sister Florence, brothers, Herbert, Wilfred, Chesley, Andrew, Leslie, Edward and grandson, Larry. Funeral services took place Sept. 5^th from Wesley United Church, Port aux Basques, officated by Rev. Effie Hewitt. Interment followed at Church Cemetery.

GALE, FREDERICK
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, on September 11, 1999, Frederick Gale, in his 72^nd year. He leaves to mourn his wife Susan and 4 children; Linda (Frank) Foote, Yvonne (Cecil) Baggs, Fred Jr. (Kay), Glenn and Elaine all of Port aux Basques; 7 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brothers, Jack of Halifax, Lorne (Joan), Carl of Port aux Basques; sister Yvonne (John) Musseau of British Columbia. Funeral services took place Sept.13^th at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

PEARCE, JAMES EMMANUEL
Passed away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, on September 11, 1999, James Emmanuel Pearce in his 79^th year. he was predeceased by his children: Robert Gerald and Jenista. He leaves to mourn his wife Annie and 11 children: Hubert of BB, Sarah (Tom) Peterson of Winnipeg, Stuart, David, Marie (Jim) Bragg, Rebecca and Jack, Nancy (Ray) Matthews all of Port aux Basques, Calvin of South Branch, Brian of Yellowknife, Eileen (Raymond) Welshman of New Brunswick, Vincent and Marilyn of Ontario; 25 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Mahar of Dartmouth, NS, Wallace and Nina, Bridget Button, Stanley and Catherine of Port aux Basques. Also predeceased by his brothers Isaac, Jonas and Joseph; sisters Ann and Caroline. Funeral services took place September 15^th at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

SAMMS, FREDERICK JAMES
It is with great sadness that the family of the at Frederick Samms announce his passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on September 21,1999 in his 80^th year.. Mr. Samms was a veteran of the Royal Navy from 1939-1945. He leaves to mourn his wife Joyce (Stewart), 2 daughters Kathleen Samms, Judith (Abe) Andrews of Port aux Basques; 4 grandchildren Jennifer and Peter of Port aux Basques and Michelle and Mark of Lloydminster, Alberta; 4 great grandchildren, Brandon, Bradley, Shannon and Jacqueline; brother Albert (Doretta) of Codroy and sister Bernice Gillis of Codroy. He was predeceased by his parents, John in 1977 and Charlotte (Samms) in 1995. Funeral services took place Sept. 24^th at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

McDERMOTT, KILTIE
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Center on September 18, 1999 in his 63^rd year. He was predeceased by his father, Gordon in 1970, and grandson, Gerome, in 1980. He leaves to mourn his mother, Alice McDermott of Extended Care, Charles LeGrow Health Center wife, Josephine, 4 daughters, Leah (Roland) Spicer, Rita (Clayton) Herritt, Betty and Alvin Bernard of Diamond Cove, Angela (Robbie) Clarke of Harbour Le Cou; 6 grandchildren; Aunt Hattie Bateman of Port aux Basques; brother Gerald (Katie) of Calgary, Ab; Brother-in-law, William Neil of LaPoile. Funeral service took place at St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church in Rose Blanche on Sept. 21 officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

FEAVER, NIOMI (nee BATEMAN)
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on September 17,1999 Niomi Feaver in her 79^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Edward in 1994. She leaves to mourn 5 children; Patsy (Harold) Bartlett, Mary and Dave, Calv and Andrea of Port aux Basques, Clyde and Patsy of Grey River, Evelyn of Trinidad; 13 children; 8 great grandchildren; brother Clyde Bateman of Port aux Basques; sisters-in-law, Hattie Bateman, Annie Bateman, Katie Parsons of Port aux Basques, Olive Simms of Toronto, Ann White of Brithish Columbia. Funeral services took place Sept.19 at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs, and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Cemetery.

HARVEY, LESLIE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Center on September 24, 1999 Leslie Harvey in his 59^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mary Jane, and 7 children, Cynthia (John) Harris, of Burnt Islands, Verna (Wayne) Barnes of Corner Brook, Lloyd Lovell and wife Maureen, Greg and wife Glenda, Lori Ann (Bernard) Ryan, Colin and Linda all of Halifax, Debbie, (John) Hickey of Alberta; 8 grandchildren; brothers Albert (Evelyn), Allan (Joan), of Isle aux Morts, Ned (Sandra), John (Linda) of Port aux Basques, Jim (Winnie) of Ontario, sister in law Leah Harvey. He was predeceased by his brother Cornelius. Funeral services took place Sept. 27 at Holy Spirit Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Hubert Vallis. Interment followed Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

LeFRENSE, WALTER
Passed away at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on September 23, 1999, Walter LeFrense in his 72^nd year. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Amelia, son Walter Jr., brother, Eli, sister, Alma. He leaves to mourn his wife, Elsie and 5 children, Elsie (Peter) Ingram, Marion (Clarence) Meade of Margaree, Ralph (Sheila) of Robinson's, Pauline (Earl) Billard, Katie (Joshua) Skinner of Isle aux Morts; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Eric Meade of Margaree, sister-in-law, Theresa LeFrense; 3 sisters, Edith Marsden of Louisburg, NS, Marion Morris of Robinson's, Hilda (Garland) Thorne of Marystown; mother-in-law, Caroline Ball of Isle aux Morts. Funeral Services took place Sept. 26 at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Isles aux Morts officiated by Rev. Hubert Vallis. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.

SHORT, AMBROSE
Passed away at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on September 21^st, 1999 Ambrose Short in his 87^th year. He was predeceased by his first wife, Alice, second wife, Ellen, sons, Walter and Jerome. He leaves to mourn his wife of 23 years, Hilda and 11 children, Myrtle Pope, Dorothy Kettle, Patsy (Doug) King, Gary (Edie) of Port aux Basques, Vera (Clayton) Tapp of Cape Ray, Margaret (Charles) Humphreys, Bernice (Doug) Jesso, Ada (Roy) Brown of Halifax, Francis, Basil of London, Ont., William of Mississauga, Ont.; 23 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Annie Carter of Deer Lake. Funeral Services took place Sept 24^th at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs, and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

CHAISSON, PAUL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Paul Chaisson, aged 46, announce his passing on October 5^th, 1999. He leaves to mourn his wife, Lorraine and 2 sons,Peter and Robert; mother, Mary and thirteen brothers and sisters, Cecilia (Michael) Ryan, Susan (Roger) Ryan, Terrence of O'Regan's, Cornelius Jr., of New Glasgow, NS, David of St. John's, Morris of Tompkins, Karen (Dan) Rixon of Port aux Basques, Wanda (Wayne) Wheeler of Stephenville, Joseph and wife Judy of Dartmouth, NS, Brian of Corner Brook, James of St. Andrew's, Valerie (Lester) Gerien of Fort McMurray, AB, Julie (Kevin) Lannigan of St. John's; 19 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Cornelius and brother Peter. Funeral Mass took place on October 9^th 11am at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father DT McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery.

MacDONALD, ADA M. nee GALLOP
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ada MacDonald announce her passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 24, 1999 at the age of 57 years. Leaving to mourn her husband, Angus; three sons, Joseph (Melodie) South Branch, Keith (Denise) of Oshawa, Jason of Toronto; five daughters, Dianna (Gary) of Mississauga, Karen (Todd), Sharon (Joey), Judy (Marvin), Maxine (Jacques), all of Scarborough, Ont.; four sisters, Marcella (Paul) Patten, Mildred Samms, Sylvia Morris, Etta (John) Colbourne, all of Codroy; three brothers, Gordon of Ont., Clifford (Sophia) of Woodville, Kyrl (Germaine) of Halifax, NS; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Morgan Gallop in Nov 1973 and Levina Dolly (Bennett) Gallop, Feb.1983; her son, Stephen John in 1969; brother Emmanuel; granddaughter, Marrisa in April 1995. Funeral services took place at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry on October 28^th 11:00am officiated by Father Desmond McGrath.

ENGLISH, CATHERINE
Passed away the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 21^st, 1999, Catherine English in her 97^th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick. She leaves to mourn a loving family, Catherine of Florida, Mary of St. John's, Elsie of Delaware, Leo (Jean), Allan (Marjorie) of Doyles, Jimmy of Grand Bay West; a large number of gandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sons, William, Johnny, Patrick and daughter Teresa. Funeral services took place Oct. 23^rd 11:00am at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

MacARTHUR, GEORGE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, on October 27, 1999, George MacArthur in his 68^th year. He leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters, Martin, John (Georgina) of Valley View, Ab, Margaret (Leo) Cormier, Sears (Marie) of Upper Ferry Nf, Daniel (Elizabeth) of New Waterford, Cape Breton; special sister, Cecilla (Aiden) MacIsaac of Gilford, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Allan and Mary, brothers, Lewis, Jim, Frank, Gerard and Gordon, sister, Loretta. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry on Oct. 30^th at 10:00am, officiated by Father D.T. McGrath. interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

ANDERSON, CHARLES
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, on October 7^th, 1999, Charles Anderson, in his 76^th year. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene in 1992. He leaves to mourn four brothers, John (Eva), Bert (Mary), Art (Elsie), Gerald (Kay) all of Port aux Basques; two sisters, Ethel Young of Port aux Basques, Lillian (Clyde) Cribbe of Edmonton, AB.; caregiver, Chris Lomond of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place at St. James Anglican Church on Oct. 9^th 2pm officiated by Rev. Nelson Small and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

KEEPING, AUSTIN
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Austin Keeping announce his passing at the Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS on October 4^th, 1999 at the age of 58 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 35 years, Evelyn (nee Croucher); five children, Darryl (Daphne), Jason (Leona) of Dartmouth, NS, Max (Mary) of Toronto,Ont., Velda (Marvin) of Cambridge, Ont., Artina (Allan) of Burnt Islands, NF; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Vivian (George) of Isle aux Morts, Dorothy (Jake) of Enfield, NS, Susie (Sandy) of LaPoile, NF; his second special mom, Queen (Phillip) Enwood; mother and father in-law, Ralph and Alice Croucher of Burnt Islands, NF; four long time friends, James and Cassie Keeping and Calvin and Yvonne Fudge all of Burnt Islands. He was predeceased by his parents, William Thomas and Sarah Ann (nee Fudge) Keeping and baby sister Jane. Funeral services took place Oct.8^th 2pm at St. George's Anglican Church in Burnt Islands with Rev. Clayton Billard officiating. Interment followed at Hillside haven Cemetery.

STRICKLAND, JAMES CHARLES
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Strickland announce his passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 8^th, 1999 at the age of 70 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years, Lillian (nee Dominex); three sons, Isreal (Roberta) of Fox Roost, Eli (Marcella) of Port aux Basques, Curtis (Kimberly) of Gander; two daughters, Marion (Raymond) Kinslow of Port aux Basques, Trudy (Steven) Lomond of St. John's; daughter-in-law, Vivian of Halifax, NS,; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Fred of Halifax, NS. He was predeceased by his parents, Curtis and Jemima (nee Anderson), son Garland, brothers, Leo and Gordon, sisters, Julie, Ethel, Marion and Elsie. Funeral services took place on Oct.11^th 2pm officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

PEARCE, JULIA EVELYN (nee MATTHEWS)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Julia Pearce announce her passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 16^th, 1999, in her 65^th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Jonas in July 1993, brother Gilbert, sister Dorcas Kettle, her parents, Manuel and Sarah May (nee Lomond) Matthews. She leaves to mourn special friend, Cecil Osmond; three sisters, Jane Buttery, Maud Wells of Port aux Basques and Susie kettle of St. John's; one brother, Fred (Edna) of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grand Bay, on October 19^th 2pm officiated by Rev. Evelyn Smith. Interment followed at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Grand Bay Rd.

PEARCE, MAXWELL G.
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 15, 1999, Maxwell Pearce in his 68^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth and nine children, Jerry and Joan, Ricky and Sylvia, Renee (John) Ford, Sandra (Danny) Travernor, Jacklyn and Chris, Leonard and Michelle of Cape Ray, Diane, Marilyn (Ivan) Tapp of Moncton, NB, Debbie (John) Butt of Random Island; 16 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Wilson and Bessie of Port aux Basques, Lorne and Marilyn, Jerome and Joan, Clayton of Cape Ray, Geraldine (Gord) Osmond, Ivy (Paul) Travernor of Moncton, NB, Angie (George) Lomond of Port aux Basques, Marie Borne of Dennis Hill. Funeral services took place at St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Cape Ray, on October 18 2pm officiated by Rev. EM Smith and Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Cemetery.

LAWRENCE, CECIL
Passed away at Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 13^th, 1999, Cecil Lawrence in his 81^st year. He was predeceased by his wife Flora and son-in-law Howard. He leaves to mourn his children, Seaward and Martha of Dartmouth, NS, Mary Jane LeRiche, Millie (Isaac) Gillam, Russell and Susan of Port aux Basques, Violet (Al) Lueders, Eric and Linda of Brockville, Ont.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Benjamin and Marion, Daniel and Gladys of Isle aux Morts; brother-in-law, David Strickland of Isle aux Morts; sisters-in-law, Marie Lawrence, Ida Hardy of Isle aux Morts. Funeral services took place on October 15^th 2pm at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Isle aux Morts, officiated by Rev. Hubert Vallis. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery.

HATCHER, ELIZABETH (nee PINK)
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 20^th, 1999 Elizabeth Hatcher in her 79^th year. She leaves to mourn her husband, Phillip and four children, George and Annie Hayman, Maggie (Wilburn) Rose of Rose Blanche, Murdock and Joanne of Harbour Le Cou; two brothers, Washburn of Burgeo, Edgar of Gander; sister, Annie Courtney of Fox Trap; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Funeral services took place on Oct.22^nd 2:00pm at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road.

LeFRENSE, NORMAN
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on October 29^th, 1999, in his 83^rd year. He leaves to mourn his two sons, Alex of Isle aux Morts; Levi Harvey and wife Phyllis of Port au Port; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister-in-law, Emily LeFrense, brother Ambrose and wife Leona of Isle aux Morts. Funeral services took place on October 31^st, 2pm at Holy Spirit Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Hubert Vallis. Interment followed at Hillside HavenAnglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

BRAGG, CHRISTOPHER
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Christopher Bragg announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional hospital, Corner Brook, on November 1^st, 1999 at the age of 76 years. Leaving to mourn his wife of 53 years, Esther (nee Currie); 3 sons, George (Eva), Calvin (Dorothy), Ivan (Irene); daughter, Phyllis Ford (Robert Strickland), all of Port aux Basques; 2 brothers, George (Mary), William (Mildred), of Port aux Basques; 4 sisters, Dallas (Elwood)Turner of Hanover, Mass., Dorothy (Bernard) Prosser, Shirley (George) Osmond, Marilyn (William) Bragg, all of Port aux Basques; 10 grandchildren. He was predceased by his father, Richard, in 1971; mother, Maude (nee Dicks) in 1994; brothers, Claude and Emmanuel; sisters, Catherine, Juanita and Adelaide. Funeral services were held at St. James Anglican Church, Port aux Basques, November 4th at 2:00pm officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

MacDONALD, GEORGE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on November 6^th, 1999, in his 80^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Julia and seven children; Kathleen (Emmanuel) Baker of Port aux Basques, Walter (Carrie) of PEI, Bernice (Clifford) LeRiche, Minnie, Renee (Danny) Godin of Rothesay, NB, George (Winnie) of St. John's, LeRoy (Margaret of Lethbridge, AB; 15 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Clarence (Eileen) of Burgeo; sister-in-law, Mary of Burgeo; brother, Wallace (Julia) of Francois, Clyde of Ramea; sister, Minnie (Tom) Giles of Ramea. He was predeceased by three brothers, Randell, Archibald, and William. Funeral services took place on November 8^th, 2pm at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs, and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Cemetery.

HATCH, GORDON
Died, surrounded by family and friends, at Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on November 3^rd, 1999 aged 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; son, David (Trudy) and daughter, Kelly (Terry). Also his mother, Effie Mary Hatch; sisters, Margaret (Roland) Pinsent, Pauline (Jack) Rowsell; brothers, Don (Beverly), and Wade (Beth Ann). His father, Allan, died in 1968. He will be missed by the Walters and Kettle families. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home. He was loved very much and we will miss him every day of our lives.

OSMOND, EDWARD THOMAS
Passed away suddenly on November 12, 1999, Edward Thomas Osmond, in his 72^nd year. He was predeceased by his parents, Rita and Emmanuel, sister, Margaret Jane, brother, John. He leaves to mourn his wife of 48 years, Lillian and two children, Elizabeth Osmond of Cape Ray, James Blackmore of Port aux Basques; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Raymond and Marion, Edgar and Joan, Ethel and George of Port aux Basques, John and Florence, Ralph of Cape Ray; sisters-in-law, Joyce and Harold , Margaret, Elsie of Cape Ray; sister, Florence and Charles of Springdale; brother, Ernest Osmond of Cape Ray. Funeral services were held Nov. 15^th 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Cape Ray officiated by Rev. EM Smith and Rev. George Critchell. Interment took place on the 17^th at Middle Barachoix Anglican Cemetery, Cape Ray.

MURPHY, LILLIAN ALICE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on November 13, 1999 Lillian Alice Murphy, in her 67^th year. She was predeceased by her father, George. She leaves to mourn her husband, William (Bud) and nine children, Dan and Lorraine of London, Ont, James and Mary, Bernice, John and Norma, Scott, Steven and Karen, Madonna, Paul and Rhonda of Port aux Basques, George of Ont.; 18 grandchildren; mother, Sadie Matthews of St. George's nursing home; sisters, Bernice Payne of Kitchener, Ont., Vera Matthews of Port aux Basques; brother, Gerald and Barb of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place Nov. 15^th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Anglican Cemetery, Barachoix Hill.

WALKER, LILLIAN MAUDE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on November 8, 1999, Lillian Maude Walker in her 87^th year. She was predeceased by her husband William. She leaves to mourn her son, William (Jocelyn) of Ottawa; sister Elsie Knowlton of Toronto; nephew, Jack (Bethina) Hill of Port aux Basques; niece, Gertie (Sam) Pink of Port aux Basques. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grand Bay, on November 11^th, 2pm officiated by Rev. EM Smith. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

MILLS, FREDERICK WILLIAM
It is with great sadness the the family of the late Frederick William Mills announce his passing at Central Newfoundland Regional Health Center in Grand Falls-Windsor on November 30^th, 1999 at the age of 79 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Viola Mills (nee Osmond); three daughters, Gladys (George) Lomond of Port aux Basques, Linda (Les) Giles of Bishop's Falls, Patricia (Calvin) Leamon of Prince George, BC; three sons, Larry (Marilyn) of Wabush, Lab., Fred (fiance April) of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Clayton (fiance Deni) of Duchess, Alberta; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Rachel Alice (Melbourne) Mills and siblings. Funeral services took place on December 3^rd 2pm from Salvation Army Cidadel in Grand Bay with Captain Byron Kean officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques.

CHAISSON, THERESA JOSEPHINE nee O'QUINN
It is with great sadness the the family of the late Theresa Josephine Chaisson announce her passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on November 30^th, 1999 at the age of 86 years. She leaves to mourn her sister, Jenny Shumpt; brother, Frank O'Quinn. She was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Catherine (MacLean) O'Quinn, her husband Jack Chaisson in 1973 as well as other brothers, sisters and family members. Funeral services took place on December 4^th 11am from St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at the RC Cemetery at Searston.

KEEPING, CYRIL
It is with great sadness the the family of the late Cyril Keeping announce his sudden passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on December 8^th, 1999 at the age of 69 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 45 years, Emma Jane Keeping nee Seymour; four sons, Maxwell, Gerald, Raymond all of Brantford, Ont., George (Jocelyne) of Isle aux Morts; four daughters, Edith (Israel) of Isle aux Morts, Maxine (Roy) of Rose Blanche, Sheila (Henry) of Port aux Basques, Alice of Burnt Islands; daughter in law, Judy Keeping of Bridgewater, NS; two sisters, Ella King of Port aux Basques and Margaret Spicer of Rose Blanche; 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Flora (Pool) Keeping, 2 sons, Ronald in 1999, Clayton. Funeral services took place on December 11^th, 2pm from St. George's Anglican Church, Burnt Islands officiated by Rev. Nelson Small. Interment followed at the Hillside Haven Cemetery, Margaree Rd.

RUSSELL, ROSE nee CARTER
Rose Russell. 82 passed away December 8^th, 1999 at Northwood Center. Born at Francois, Nfld, she was the daughter of the late Capt. Rueben and Sarah (Dollimount) Carter. She was a supporter of many charitable organizations, especially the Red Cross and her much loved St. James Anglican Church. In 1977 Rose and her good friend, Mable Doucette joined the Red Cross, they were with the service committee which did visiting and telephone chain and organizing senior outings. In 1980 Rose received "The Red Cross Service Award". She was also a church visitor and visited people at Northwood Manor as well as people at their homes. Rose worked as a seamstress at Simpsons for many years. She is survived by her brother, Edward and Sarah Carter; brother in law, Sandy Payne, Ramea; sister, Edith and Ike Warren, Louisbourg; sister, Rita and Alex Livingstone, Bedford. Predeceased by her husband, William Russell, sister, Bessie Payne, Ramea. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at St. James Anglican Church, Armdale on December 11^th at 2pm. Private family burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bedford, NS.

INGRAM, JOSEPH
It is with great sadness the the family of the late Joseph Ingram announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital after a short illness on December 15^th, 1999 at the age of 77 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 57 years, Mary A. Ingram (nee Osmond); five daughters, Eileen (Russell) Kinslow, Loretta (Ken) Bartlett, Rowena (Alex) Sinclair, all of Glace Bay, NS, Elsie (James) Spencer, Ruby (Todd) Marshall of Port aux Basques; eight sons, John (Eileen) of Mississauga, Ont., Robert (Roxanne) of Corner Brook, Lewis (Yvonne) of Halifax, NS, Clyde (Brenda), Winston (Valerie), Donald (Eva), James (Kathy), Kenneth (Julie), all of Port aux Basques; 32 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; four sisters, Alma (Max) Bugden of Mount Pearl, Leah Pearce of Port aux Basques, Mary (Eric) Foote of Burgeo, Eileen (Dan) Neilsen of Trenton, Ont.; two brothers, Sandy (Ellie) of Halifax NS, Hubert (Carrie) of Burgeo; five sisters-in-law, Hilda NcNeil, Gladys Sheaves, Florence Osmond, Elizabeth Francis, Caroline Jane Osmond; two brothers-in-law, John (Catherine) Osmond, all of Port aux Basques, Robert J. Feilds of Williamstown, Mass. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Hannah Augustus (Meade) Ingram, three sons, Harold, Charles and David, sister, Myrtle Bennett in 1999. Funeral services took place on December 18^th 2pm from St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at the Barachois Hill Cemetery.

ANDERSON, ELIZABETH
Passed away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on December 21, 1999, Elizabeth Anderson, in her 90^th year. She leaves to mourn her husband, Frank; neice, Eleanor Courtney of Port aux Basques, and great neice, Elaine (Danny) Gillam of Port aux Basques. A very special caretaker, Michelle. Funeral services took place on December 24^th, 2pm at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

BRAGG, PAUL
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on December 31, 1999, Paul Bragg, in his 28^th year. He leaves to mourn his mother, Marilyn Bragg and his father, William Osmond; three sisters, Darlene Anderson, Cathy (Craig) Whalen of St. John's, Jackie and Bob of Port aux Basques; 2 neices, Candace and Brooke. Funeral services took place on January 3rd 2pm at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

BAGGS, EMMA FLORENCE nee COLEY
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on December 30^th, 1999, Emma Florence Baggs, in her 83^rd year. She was predeceased by her husband, John in 1997. She leaves to mourn three children, Tillie (Freeman) Bennett, Joe, and Wanda(John) Thorne all of Port aux Basques; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services took place on January 2^nd 2pm at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.

YOUNG, EDWIN
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on December 5^th, 1999, Edwin Young, in his 79^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann; two children, Sidney (Jane) of Port aux Basques, Gary of Ramea; 4 grandchildren, Jamie, Jason, Samantha and Morgan. Funeral services took place on December 7^th, 2pm at St. Boniface Church, Ramea officiated by Rev. Trudy Sullivan and Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at St. Boniface Anglican Cemetery.

SAMMS, ARTHUR VINCENT
Passed away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on December 27^th, 1999, Arthur Vincent Samms, in his 75^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth nee Gale and five sons, Eli and Margaret, Wallace and Alicia of Codroy, Charles and Karen of Port Colborne, Ont., Francis and Valery of Oshawa, Ont.;12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sadie (Fred) Young of Montreal, Que., Mary (Alex) Drummond of Kingston, Ont., two brothers, Edward and Dorcas of Kingston, Ont., Jack and Regeanne of Shediac, N.B. Funeral mass took place on December 29^th, 3pm at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry, officiated by Father D.T. McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.