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Newfoundland Obit Announcements
From Nova Scotia Newspapers

Halifax Herald
February 2019

 

BRACE, Alma Jean
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 26, 2019

Age 86, of Debert, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, with her family by her side. Born in York Harbour, N.L., she was a daughter of the late James and Minnie (Ivany) Parsons. Jean worked in the retail business for many years while also raising their five children. In 1975 Jean and her family moved to Debert where she and her husband Gordon owned and operated Gordon Enterprise up until 1982. She was Past President of the U.C.U. in Debert, and was a member of Debert Baptist Church. Jean enjoyed knitting, crafts and in her later years she was never without her puzzle book.

Jean was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was very devoted in looking after her husband Gordon from 1991 until 2005 during his illness. She is survived by daughters, Jeannie (John) Sheehan of Cranbrook, B.C.; Debbie (Harold) Barclay of Debert; sons, Leslie (Kathy) Brace and David (Wendy) Brace, both of Lower Sackville; son-in-law, Greg (Cheryl) of Cold Lake, Alta.; grandchildren, Shaun, Sheri, Amy, Todd, Scott, Melissa, Nicole, Erin, Carrie, Lindsay, William, Chelsea; great-grandchil dren, Christopher, Madison, Morgan, Emily, Jeannine, Tristen, Cailyn, Landon, Amari, Maddox, Ethan, Jessie, Nicholas, Dakota; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon William Brace; daughter, Darlene Joy Blair; brothers, Reginald and his wife Lillian, Ernest and his wife Dorothy, Lloyd and his wife Stella.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, with visitation Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and from where funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. Valery Kingsbury will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Middle Road Cemetery, Debert. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks are extended to Ruth and the amazing staff at Karlaine Place for the wonderful care and love given to our mom during her stay there the past six years. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jean's obituary online and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com


CLEVELAND, Rose Jane
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 19, 2019

Age 95, of Indian Harbour. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Rose Cleveland on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Newfoundland she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lucy (Foote) Anderson. Rose, in her early years, enjoyed knitting, sewing and quilting. She also enjoyed her time travelling with the White Caps Seniors Group. She is survived by her sons, Robert "Bobby", Indian Harbour; Kenneth "Kenny", Hackett's Cove; grandsons, Michael and Ben and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold and her sister, Mary. As per her wishes, there will be no service or visitation. A private family committal will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to St. Andrews Anglican Church, Indian Harbour. A special thank you to Northwood Home Care, especially Kathryn, Mom always looked forward to her visits. Online condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca


HAYMAN, Gerald
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 9, 2019

Age 86, of Halifax, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Fox Island, N.L., he was the son of the late George and Winetta Hayman. Gerald coached minor hockey for over 20 years, was a member of the Armdale Yacht Club and Nova Scotia Schooner Association, was a mechanic and owned, sailed and raced two schooners named the Tide and the Wawaloon. He was loved and will be missed by his family. Survived by daughter, Sharon Darlene (John) Durant; son, George Nathan (Bev); sister, Margaret Cutler, St. Catherine's, Ont.; grandchildren, Stacey, Thomas, Matthew and Adam, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Florence.

Visitation to be held Monday, February 11th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax. Funeral service Tuesday, February 12th at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret of Scotland, 3761 Robie St., Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Red Cross. A very special thank you to all the Red Cross care givers and the staff of the 7A Palliative Care Unit at the VG Site, QEII, for taking such wonderful care of our father and our family. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
"Haul away your anchor, it's your sailing time. Haul away to Heaven, God be by your side"


MITCHELL, John Patrick
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 21, 2019

Age 74 of Lantz. Passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Born in Marystown, N.L., he was a son of the late John and Katherine (Fitzpatrick) Mitchell. John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Monica (Hennebury); children, Juanita Stevenson (David), Lawrencetown; Darryl (Barbara), Orangeville, Ont.; Dennis (Eunue), South Korea; Sophia O'Keefe (Keith), Marystown; grandchildren, Benjamin, Alex, Mckayla, Andy, Julia, Matthew, Ethan, Cecilia, Cody, Carly; sister, Helen Kelly, Marystown; and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, John was predeceased by brothers, Desmond, Terrence, Jack and brother-in-law, John Kelly. John worked for the Canadian Coast Guard, Pilotage Authority and Cole Harbour Place. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass to be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23rd in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Enfield. A Celebration of Life will follow from 12-3 p.m. in the Enfield Legion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel.


PEPPARD, Ethel Blanche
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 5, 2019

Age 71, Truro, formerly of Great Village, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Little Hearts Ease, but grew up in Clarenville, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Jemima Drodge. Blanche was a devoted mother and wife and leaves behind her son, Sterling (Paula) and their children, Matt, Thomas, Stevi, Jacolbi; son, Jimmy (Szu) and their children, Hannah, Tiffany; daughter, Cynthia (Aaron) and their children, Dale, Daniel; siblings, Eva, Doris (Jer), Shirley (Gerry), Pearl (Wayne), Bernice, Rowena, Brenda, Marcie (Charles), Nina (Edgar), Bonnie, Lorna (Robert), Armine (Vera) and Don (Elaine); sisters-in-law, Ruth, Marie; brothers-in-law, Ken (Diane), Darryl; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, James "Jim"; sisters, Mary, Wavey; brothers-in-law, Lindsay, Rod.

Blanche attended St. James United Church and sang in the choir for many years. She was always happiest in her kitchen or flower garden. She will be remembered by all for her caring and giving heart and also her amazing will to survive. Blanche touched the hearts of everyone she encountered and had a way of showing each person that they were important to her. She will be forever missed.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 5th, in the Royal Canadian Legion, Great Village, Rev. Dan Gunn officiating. Interment in Mahon Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Blanche's obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com


ROMBACH, Madonna
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 20, 2019

Passed peacefully away in Saint Vincent's Nursing Home, Halifax, on February 15, 2019 at the age of 77. Predeceased by her parents, Philip and Florence Fitzpatrick (of St. John's, N.L.); mother and father-in-law, Germann and Thekla Rombach; husband, Wolfgang Rombach; sisters, Carol-Ann Abbott, Lucy Cooper; brother, Alex Fitzpatrick; sister-in-law, Stella Fitzpatrick. Leaving to mourn their sad loss are daughters, Susan Bonner (Ken), grandsons Adam, Alexander, Jonah Bonner; daughter, Betsy (Wayne) Thiessen, grandsons Alex, Will, Nick; son, Mark Rombach (Tess Laidlaw), granddaughter Morley and grandson Wolfgang Jr.; her Newfoundland family: sisters, Florence (Stan deceased) Evoy, Phyllis (Frank deceased) Ryan, Patricia (Peter) Hutton, Philomena (Bren deceased) McDonald, Loyola Maher, Janet Endsley; brothers, Robert (Brenda) Fitzpatrick, Philip (Susan) Fitzpatrick, Michael (Diane) Fitzpatrick; many cousins, nieces and nephews, along with her wonderful friends.

Madonna was very active in the Roman Catholic "Visitation Parish" in Comber, Ont. All who knew her, loved her. Cremation has taken place, funeral service and inurnment to take place at a later date to be announced. Donations in Madonna's memory may be made to the registered charity of Saint Vincent's Nursing Home, Halifax. To leave an online condolence please visit: www.cruikshank halifaxfuneralhome.com
"May She Rest in Peace"


RYAN. Dean Colin (WO, CD)
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 7, 2019

Age 48 of Kingston, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in St. John's, N.L., he was a son of Tom and Edna (Pye) Ryan, Seal Cove, Conception Bay South, N.L. Dean was an Aviation Technician with the Royal Canadian Air Force having served 21 years. Prior to joining the regular forces, he served with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves for 10 years. Dean was very committed to his career and well-respected by his peers. He dedicated a good portion of his career to Search and Rescue in Canada.

As well as his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Tara (Stevens), Kingston; son, Joshua (Kipp) Sappier, Fredericton, N.B.; daughter, Jessica Ryan (Matt Levesque), Kingston; sister, Anita Ryan, Edmonton; brother, Byron Ryan (Bettina Cassell), Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; niece, Megan Ryan, Dartmouth; father and mother-in-law, Boyd and Betty Stevens, Greenwood; and brother-in-law, Doug (MacKenzie) Stevens, Calgary. In keeping with Dean's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 9th in St. Mark's Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood with Padre Maya Bevan officiating. A reception will follow the service in Annapolis Mess. Donations in memory may be made to ALS Society of Canada. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com


TOOTON, Anthony Geoffrey "Geoff"
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 23, 2019

Passed peacefully away in the Palliative Care Unit of the VG Site, QEII, on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, Anthony Geoffrey Tooton "Geoff", aged 67, of St. John's, N.L. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories the love of his life, wife of 44 years, Jo-Anne (McGrath); his parents, Raymond and Catherine (Wyatt); son, Anthony; daughter, Allison Himmelman and son-in-law, Stephen; granddaughters, Clare and Leah, and grandson, Nate; brother, Frank (Carol); sisters, Judith Tooton Pratt (the late Robert Pratt), Margot Bourne (John); brothers-in-law, John McGrath (Eleanor), Jerome McGrath (Debbie); and sisters-in-law, Patricia Kelly (Noel), Alice Donovan (Mike) and Diane McGrath (the late Joseph McGrath); as well as a wide circle of other relatives and friends especially dear friend, Sharon Grant.

Geoff immersed himself in life and actively participated in a wide variety of educational, commercial and community activities. He was educated at Bishop Feild College, Ridley College, Queen's University and, in later years earned his MBA from Athabasca University. After entering the family photo business, Tooton's Limited, Geoff settled on a career in business. He oversaw the growth of Tooton's throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as well as in Nova Scotia.

Upon the demise of the traditional photo industry, Geoff held a number of public and private sector positions with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Irving Oil Limited, Convergys CMG Canada Limited Partnership and the Business Development Bank of Canada. During that time he rose to simultaneously serve as President of both the St. John's Board of Trade and the Rotary Club of St. John's. He also served as the Canadian National Chair and International Trustee of Photo Marketing Association International and sat on the Board of Governors of Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ont. He was also involved in several other organizations, including the Canadian Cancer Society and was a co-op education advisor to the Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Education. Geoff had a lifelong love of music and piano. He was a member of the St. John's Athletics Association and ran several marathons. He was continuously in awe of Newfoundland and Labrador's striking scenery, especially when hiking the East Coast Trail.

In 2016, Geoff and Jo-Anne relocated to Halifax to start a new phase of their lives including being closer to their growing family. There is something magical in being part of one's next generation of birth and development, which they did not want to miss, and the love and bond that developed between Geoff and his three grandchildren was certainly a special one. Having been born into the business world and feeling that he still had years to contribute by sharing his wide experience, Geoff opened the Halifax franchise of The Alternative Board International (TAB), bringing together local business owners. Geoff thoroughly enjoyed growing TAB, meeting and helping business owners, and the many new relationships he developed along the way.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, February 28th at 2:30 p.m., in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, with reception to follow. In accordance with his wishes, visitation and service, under the care of Carnell's Funeral Home will be held this summer in St. John's, time to be announced. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cemetery, Spruce Hill Road, Conception Bay South. In lieu of flowers, donations in Geoff's memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.cruikskankhalifaxfuneralhome.com or www.carnells.com


WELLS, Myril Jonas
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, February 21, 2019

Age 71. It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Myril Jonas Wells, on February 17, 2019, in Halifax. Born July 13, 1947 in Little Harbour East, N.L., to parents Cyril and Alma (Pardy) Wells, of Sandyville, N.L. Myril is survived by spouse, Beverly Pattison; sons, Chris (Meena), Kevin; daughter, Kimberley (Charles Branton); seven grandchildren; Wendy, the mother of his children; brothers, Fred (Claudine) and Alvin, both of Newfoundland; stepchildren, Krista (Robert), Kevin, Kathy (Earl); five step grandchildren. As well, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with funeral service to be held Saturday, February 23rd at 10:30 a.m. in St. Andrews Anglican Church, 2553 St. Margarets Bay Rd., Timberlea, NS B3T 1H1.

 

 

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