MCNEIL, JOHN NATHAN
Brampton, Ontario (Port-aux-Basques, NL)
It is with great sadness the family of the late John Nathan McNeil announces his passing at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Ont., on Nov. 1, 2007 in his 52^nd year. John was the son of Fred and Violet McNeil, but was well taken care of by James and Jenny Musseau of Port aux Basques- He leaves to mourn his mother, Violet; his brothers, Carison, Jimmy, Freddy (Peggy), Alan (Gwen), Junior (Kathleen), Glen (Amanda), Brian (Vesta); and sisters, Darlene, Patsy (George), Kathleen (John), Francis Pearce (Reg); as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Fred McNeil; and James and Jenny Musseau. Services were held in Brampton, Ont. and his ashes will be sent home for burial at a later date. Thank you to doctors and nurses in Toronto and Patsy Janes, llona and Brenda Jones for all they did for our brother and son in his time of need.
You will be forever in our hearts.

PIKE, CAROLINE
November 5, 1933-November 1, 2007
Passed peacefully away with her family on Thursday, November 1, 2007, Carrie Pike, at the age of 73 years. Carrie was the daughter of the late Cyril and Ada Melbourne; she is also predeceased by her husband, Robert James Pike on August 15, 2002; mother and father-in-law, James and Alice Pike; granddaughters, Kayla and Deidra Pike; daughter-in-law, Vivian; brothers-in-law. Gerald and Eric Pike; and sister-in-law, Genevieve. She leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories her family: sons, Robert (Susan) Pike of Upper Ferry and Derek (Kim) Pike of Grand Falls Windsor; daughters, Faye (Melvin) Keeping of Port aux Basques, Arlene (Carry) Hollett of Port aux Basques, Genevieve (Dave) Lawrence of Lower Sackville and Kim (Darryl) Ford of Corner Brook; brothers, Ernest (Doris) Melbourne of St. John's, Winston (Eleanor) Melbourne of St. John's, Lloyd (Linda) Melbourne of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Kevin (Linda) Melbourne of St. John's; sister, Bernetta Melbourne of Port aux Basques; brothers-in-law, Harold (Kathleen) Pike of Dartmouth; sisters-in-law, Marie Pike, Viola Pike, and Marie (Gordon) Billard all of Port aux Basques; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Memorial service was held on Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m. at St. James' Anglican Church Channel. Officiated by Rev. Hugh Fudge, Interment of ashes followed at St. James' Anglican Cemetery Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

KEEPING, JAMES WILFRED
March 11, 1946-November 7, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Wilfred Keeping announces his passing on Wednesday, November 7^th at the age of 61 years. Born in Burnt Islands he was the son of the late John and Lillian Keeping. He is also predeceased by father-in-law, James Bryan; brothers, Angus Keeping and Ralph Keeping; and brothers-in-law, John Bryan and Roy Priddle. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his family: his loving wife of 38 years, Ruth; daughters, Nicole (Hickman) Keeping of Burnt Islands and Rebecca (Dave Masson) Keeping of Dartmouth, NS; son, Brendon (Laura) Keeping of Corner Brook; grandchildren, Matthew, Morgan and Samantha; mother-in-law, Gertrude Bryan; brothers, Fred (Elsie) Keeping of Port aux Basques, George (Cynthia) Keeping of Brigus and Hughie (Geraldine) Keeping of Burnt Islands; sisters, Bessie (Jack) Munden of Burnt Islands, Selina Priddle and Juanita (Donald) Skinner both of Isle aux Morts; brothers-in-law, Marty (Lucy) Bryan of Greenwood, NS, Junior (Sandra) Bryan of Margaree, Ernest (Sheila), Alvin (Christina) Bryan and Norman (Heather) Bryan, all of Burnt islands; sisters-in-law, Linda Keeping of Port Colbourne, Ont., Eva (Brian) Mauger, Roberta (Kelly) Francis and Ethel Keeping, all of Burnt Islands; as well as a large circle of relatives and many, many friends. Visitation took place on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. George's Church in Burnt islands. Funeral services took place on Sunday, November 11^th at St. George's Church in Burnt Islands, officiated by Rev. Andrew Nussey. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

DRAKE, MARGARET E
March 2, 1952-November 8, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Margaret Elizabeth Drake announces her passing at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the age of 55 years. Born at Port aux Basques, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mabel Short. Margaret was also predeceased by her brothers, Eric Short and Norman Short; and by her sister, Maisie Short. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her long time companion, Eric Osmond; daughters, Tammy (Gordon) Musseau and Arthesa Drake of Port aux Basques; granddaughters, Courtney, Morgan and Paige; brother, George (Alice) Short of Port aux Basques; sisters, Mildred (Frank) Samms of Port aux Basques, Blanche (Robert) Stewart of Dartmouth, NS, Ellen (Aaron) Kearley of Beaver Bank, NS and Sheila (Wallace) Skeard of Port aux Basques; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Short of Port aux Basques; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Visitation took place on Friday from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on Sunday, November 11, 3:30 p.m. at St. James' Anglican Church, Channel, officiated by Rev. Hugh Fudge. Interment followed at St. James' Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

MUSSEAU, PHYLLIS GEORGINA
December 19, 1943-November 10, 2007
Musseau, Phyllis Georgina - 63, Port aux Basques, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Dr. CharIes L. LeGrow Health Centre. Born in Mouse Island, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Verina (Pope) Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ronald; was a loving mother to Josephine (Philip) Janes of Eastern Passage, NS, Darlene (Tony) Legge of Mississauga, ON and Denise Musseau of Dartmouth, NS. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Terry, Matthew, Travis, Joshua, Tanner and Riley. She will be forever missed by friends and family. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, November 13 at St. James' Anglican Church in Port aux Basques. Interment at St. James' Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

NORTHCOTT, FREEMAN HENRY
September 4, 1925-November 12, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Freeman Henry Northcott announces his passing on Monday, November 12 at the age of 82 years. Born at Deer Island, he was the son of the late John and Mary Northcott. He is also predeceased by his wife, Olive; grandson, Scott Seymour; sisters, Faith Carroll and Lillian Rossiter; brother, Samuel; sister-in-law, Audrey Billard; brothers-in-law, Garfield Carroll, Percy Rossiter, Gabriel Billard, Ward Crewe and Augustus Walters. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his family: daughters, Judy (John) Seymour of Margaree, Joyce (Wayne) Clevett of Margaree and Maisie (Pat) Whetmore of Lower Sackville, NS; sons, Melvin (Gail) Northcott of Port aux Basques and Brian (Marilyn) Northcott of Margaree; grandchildren, Lori-Ann, Trina, Janice, Kayla, Colin and Jeremy; great-grandchildren, David, Emily and Noah; sisters, Effie Billard of Margaree, Flora Crewe of Ramea and Gladys (Walter) Osmond of Port aux Basques; sisters-in-law, Susannah Northcott of Margaree, Annie Walters of Fox Roost and Ruby (Marvin) Currie of Margaree; brothers-in-law, Henry (Phyliis) Billard of Margaree, Cyril Billard and Roland Billard both of Margaree; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Visitation took place on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church, Margaree. Funeral services took place on Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church, Margaree. Officiated by Rev. Duncan Granter, Interment followed at St. Augustine's Cemetery, Margaree. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

SCOTT, GAIL
Irishtown, NL
July 23, 1966-Nov. 12, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gail Scott announce her passing on Monday, November 12, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 41 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband, Gary Scott; mother, Marjorie Kettle, Port aux Basques; sister, Glenda Kettle (Ben Sheppard), Pasadena; father, Raymond Kettle, Harbour Breton; grandmother, Mary (Nellie) Kettle, Port aux Basques; mother-in-law, Velma Scott, Ramea; brother-in-law, Calvin (Frances) Scott, Ramea; nephews, David (Laura) Scott, Arnold's Cove and Michael Scott, Ramea; as well as a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and colleagues. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Marjorie (Charlie) Hodder; grandfathers, Frederick Walters and Benjamin Kettle; and father-in-law, Thomas E. Scott. Visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service took place on Thursday, November 15 at 2 p.m. from All Saints' Anglican Church, Clarence Street, with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment followed at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers were graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Intensive Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation maybe made through our website www.fillatre.ca

ROBERTS, Doyle Clayton - Originally of Grand Falls, passed peacefully away, November 13, age 77. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Joyce; and precious daughter, Kathryn. Leaving to forever cherish his life with them are daughters, Cara (John) and Nancy (Shane); son, Michael (Alana); sisters, Bernice (Gerald) and Barbara (Calvin); sisters-in-law, Shirley and Marie; and grandchildren, Kerstin, Heidi, John, Benjamin, Hayley, Zackary, Jennifer and Jacob who loved their "Gramps" beyond all eathly measures. The family would like to thank all friends, especially Kirby and Pastor Murley and Dr. St. Croix and all staff of the Gander Cancer Clinic for their kindness and support. Visitation took place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm Sunday, November 18 at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral service was held 2:00 pm Monday at Carnell's Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to The Adventist Disaster Relief Agency, PO Box 5001, STN C, St John's, NL AIC 5V3, or to the health of working animals in the worlds poorest communities at The Brooke, www.thebrooke.org     To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com
And He will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His Hand
-Mlchael Joncas
Only where love and need are one,
And the work is play for mortal stakes
is the deed ever really done
For Heaven and the future's sakes
- Robert Frost

CHAISSON, MARY JANE
July 18, 1942-November 17, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Jane Chaisson announces her passing on Saturday, November 17^th at the age of 65 years. Born in Lock Lomond she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Agnes Campbell. She is also predeceased by husband, Ernest; sister, Alice MacNeil; brother-in-law, Walter MacNeil; sister-in-law, Bonnie Barnett; sister-in-law, Marie Maclsaac; and brother-in-law, Cyril Maclsaac. She leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories her children: daughters, Margie (Terry) MacDonald of St. Andrews, Christina (Don) Kendall of Ship Cove, Port au Port and Ernesteen Chaisson of St. Andrews; son, Bill Chaisson of St. Andrews; grandchildren, Roy, Christopher and Donald; sisters, Kay (Taylor) Samms of Woodville, Margaret Rose Campbell of Glace Bay, NS and Susan (Francis) MacIntosh of St. Andrews; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charmaine (Clarence) Dockrill of Sydney, NS, Tom (Linda) Duncan, Harriet Duncan and Terry Barnett all of Duncan, BC; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Visitation took place Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at The Church of The Precious Blood in St. Andrews. Funeral Services took place on Wednesday, November 21, 10:30 a.m, at The Church of The Precious Blood in St. Andrews, officiated by Rev. Lee Lainey. Interment followed at St. Andrews Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

FIANDER, VINCENT H.
Woodville, NL
1935-2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Vincent H. Fiander announce his passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at the age of 72. Leaving to mourn: his loving wife, Addie of 49 years; son, Glenn (Patricia); grandchildren, Allison and Eric; sisters, Hilda, Vera, Betty, Marie (Jack); brother, Ralph (Marion); sisters-in-law, Kay, Winnie, Mildred, Thelma, Ruth, Peggy, Donna and Joanne; brothers-in-law, Cecil and Hubert; very special friends, Freeman Reid and Llewellyn Marks; also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ethel and Isaac Fiander; sisters, Dorothy and Ruth; brothers, George, Jack and Warren; brothers-in-law, George Kendell, Charles Kendell, Pleamon Stockley, Corbin Cooper, Rhoady Hickey, Ellis Parsons, Henry Reid, Paul Shaughnessy and Tom Reid; sisters-in-law, Inez Fiander, Audrey Reid and Thelma Reid; and parents-in-law, Clem and Annie Reid. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 21 at 2 p.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Codroy with Rev. Evelyn Smith officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fiilatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques.

BRUMSEY, ARCHIBALD MATTHEW
September 26, 1947 - November 21,2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Archibald Matthew Brumsey announces his passing on Wednesday, November 21^st at the age of 60 years. Born in Corner Brook he was the son of the late Samuel and Margaret Brumsey. He is also predeceased by brothers, Alex, John, Freddie and Joseph; sisters, Jean and Bernice; mother and father-in-law, Sandy and Mary Hodder; brothers-in-law, Charles, Clarence, Robert and Norman. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his family: wife, Marie Hodder; daughters, Lisa (Doug) Currie of Victoria, BC. Margaret (Paul) Trudel of Germany and Sherry (Brian) Barrett of Greenwood; son, Eugene (Roberta) Hodder of Port aux Basques; grandchildren, Brian, Samantha, River, Gina, Nicholas and Kyle; sisters, Winnie Williams of Corner Brook, Rita Blanchard of Inverness, NS and Lillian (Wilson) Hodder of Port aux Basques; brother, Charles (Irene) Williams of Corner Brook; sisters-in-law, Anne Hodder of Port aux Basques, Betty (Sid) Roberts of Port aux Basques, Bernice (Don) Button of Port aux Basques and Maisie (Bob) Bushell of North Sydney, NS; brothers-in-law, Alex (Sedella) Hodder of Margaree, Clayton (Shirley) Hodder of Cape Ray, Eric (Alma) Hodder of Burnt Islands, Wilson (Lillian) Hodder of Port aux Basques and Wayne (Bonnie) Hodder of Lower Sackville, NS, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Visitation took place Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home in Port aux Basques. Funeral Services took place Friday 10:30 p.m. at Wesley United Church, Channel, officiated by Father Lee Lainey. Cremation followed with interment of ashes on Saturday, November 24^th, 2007 at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Trans Canada Highway Port aux Basques. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

BATEMAN, CLAYTON
La Poile, NL
July 12, 1940-November 28, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clayton Bateman announce his passing on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at the age of 67 years. Born in La Poile, NL, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Bateman. He was also predeceased by brothers, Richard Bateman and Clyde Bateman; sister, Irene Organ; mother and father-in-law, Philip and Bessie Chant; brothers-in-law, Israel Thorne and Samual Anderson. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories loving wife of 45 years, Audrey; son, Glenn (Marlene), Rose Blanche; daughter, Cathy Francis (Ross), La Poile; three grandchildren, Tracy Trask (Terry), Jennifer Francis, both of Corner Brook and Glenda Bateman, St. John's; brother, Russell Bateman (Christine), North Sydney; sisters, Myrtle Thorne, Cole Harbour, NS, Beryl Anderson, Port aux Basques; brother-in-law, Reginald Chant (Violet), La Poile; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Courtney, La Poile, Shirley Ralph (Samual), Grand Bank, Nora Mavin (Thomas), Fortune, Blanche Joiner (Marty), Kanata, ON, as well as a large circle of relatives and many friends. Visitation took place on Saturday, December 1^st at St. Thomas Church, La Poile from where the funeral service took place on Sunday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. Reverend Andrew Nussey officiating. Interment followed at the community cemetery, La Poile. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques.

BILLARD, LILLIAN MAY
May 6, 1910-November 29, 2007
Lillian May Billard (Read) passed peacefully away with her children by her side on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Lakeside Nursing Home, Gander at the age of 97 years. Predeceased by her husband, Lambert; parents, George and Francis Read; son, Albert; brothers, Frank, Charles, John, James, Henry, Albert and Willis; sisters, Clara and Laura. She leaves to mourn her passing, son, Ronald (Shirley) of Clarenville; daughters, Frances (Launce) Skinner of Gander and Marie (Harold) Spracklin of Yorkton, SK; daughter-in-law, Fran Read; grandchildren, Ann, Lois, David, Sandra, Richard, Linda, Rhonda, Jeffrey, Denise and Jason along with 15 great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Visitation took place on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place on Monday, December 3^rd, 2 p.m. at St. James' Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Hugh Fudge. Interment followed at Highstreet Anglican Cemetery, Port aux Basques. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

FEAVER, CLYDE A.
Port au Port, NL
Formerly of Grey River
Oct. 27,1949 - Nov. 30, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clyde Feaver announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the age of 58 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife of 24 years Patricia; daughters, Aimee, Corner Brook and Tena Moore, Glace Bay, NS; step-daughters, Joanne, Corner Brook and Paula, Halifax; step-son Tony, Toronto; grandchildren, Tylor, Dawsyn, Tylor, Curk, Tony, William, Amber and Jasmine;brother, Calvin (Andrea), Port aux Basques; sisters, Patricia Bartlett (Harold), Mary Hefferman (Dave), all of Port aux Basques and Evelyn, Trinidad; Aunt Edna Bateman, Port aux Basques; mother-in-law, Saraha Felix; brothers-in-law, Cecil Felix, Micheal Felix, Bernard Felix and Gordon Felix (Sonia); sisters-in-law, Jocelyn (Glen), Serena (Raymond), Cecila (Steven), Janet (Ray), Rhodena, Joan (Gerard) and Andrea Feaver, along with a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by father, Edward and mother, Naomi (nee Bateman); father-in-law, Paul Felix; granddaughter, Gabrielle Moore; and nephew, Kenneth Duffenais. The family received friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home on Sunday and Monday. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 4^th at 2 p.m. at St. James' Anglican Church, Reverend Fudge officiating. Interment was held at the Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca