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The Northern Pen Obituaries
September 2002

The Northern Pen is the main source for information on what's happening on the Great Northern Peninsula and in Southern Labrador. Comprehensive news and features are written about the resource industries, education, local and provincial politics, economic development and the people who live here.

Filed chronologically as published for the Month of September 2002

 

WEIR SR., PLEMAN
Roddickton
March 16, 1928-Sept. 2, 2002

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pleman Weir Sr. announce his passing on Monday, Sept. 2, 2002 at the Health Science Centre in his 74th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Maude (Nee Denny); five daughters, Ruby (Malcolm) Parsons of Hampden, with whom he resided, Jean (Tony) Hemeon of Victoria, British Columbia, Belinda Weir (fiancé Floyd Hodder) of Brampton, Ontario, Shirley (Shawn) Randell of Kitchener, Ontario, and Dianne (Conrad) Rowsell of Rockwood, Ontario; four sons Don (Ada) Weir of Englee, Grant Weir of Kitchener, Ontario, Woodrow Weir of Richmond Hill, Ontario, and Ross (Cora) Weir of Brampton, Ontario; 15 grandchildren Jackie, Lana, Laura, Travis, Wendy, Dale, Richard, Christopher, Shannon, Connie, Corrina, Cory, Ashley, Alicia and Troy; three great grandchildren Tyler, Anthony and Chantel; one sister Triffie (Bert) Banfield of Bay Largent; daughter-in-law Judy Weir of Thompson, Manitoba, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Nathaniel and Maude, son Calvin, daughter Hazel, two brothers Maxwell and Fletcher and sister Beryl Newman. Visitation took place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 with Pastor Keith Simms officiating. Interment followed at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street , Deer Lake.
“Forever in our hearts”

PATEY, ANNIE BLANCH
St. Anthony

Passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Sept. 4, 2002, Annie Blanch Patey of the John M. Gray Centre, formerly of Main Brook. She was in her 82nd year. Leaving to mourn six daughters Mae Metcalfe, Juanita Patey (George), Rebecca Pollard and Alice Barrett (Orlando), all of Main Brook, Karen Chou (Jack) of Aylmer, Quebec and Debbie Thuroit (Gerard) of Ignace, Ontario; three sons Warrick (Joan) of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Bentley (Mae) of Etobicoke, Ontario and Rex (Debbie) of Maple, Ontario; 29 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five sisters Rosie Weir, Elizabeth Pynn, Mary Stride, Ethel Hancock and Emma Hopkins; sisters-in-law Elizabeth Mugford, Emma Patey and Grace Patey; special sister and brother-in law Norman and Emmie Patey; special friend Benjamin Toope, and a large number of other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband William, daughter June, grandson Lindsay, granddaughter Christine, daughter-in-law Donna and brothers-in-law Thomas Hopkins and Roland Stride. Visitation took place at the United Church in Main Brook from where the funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

SPARKES (MAJOR), CORA VICTORIA
Rocky Harbour
Feb. 18, 1933 - Sept. 5, 2002

Passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre, Norris Point, Cora Victoria Sparkes, at the age of 69. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Lloyd; children Christine (John) of Alberta, Iris of Corner Brook, Jackie of Whitley, Ontario, Darren (Pattie) of Ottawa and Donna (Bruce) of Ontario; brothers George (Isabell) of Alberta, Gerald (Margaret) of Ontario and Charlie (Justine) of Parsons Pond; sisters Iris (Albert Barranger) of Ontario, Bertha (Irving Reid) of Norris Point and Marie (Milton Decker) of Norris Point; sister-in-law Joyce Major of Corner Brook; numerous other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Eli and Emma Major, brothers Jack and Elvin and son-in-law Fred Hayter. The family received friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, Pond Road, Rocky Harbour. The funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 from The Salvation Army Citadel, Rocky Harbour. Interment followed at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Centre, Western Region, P.O. Box 2005, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6J7. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation can be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
“Forever in our Hearts”

RANDELL, JULIAN S.
Bide Arm

Passed peacefully away at the Roddickton Health Centre on Sept. 7, 2002. He was in his 54th year. Jude will be forever loved and remembered by his children Tommy of Kitchener, Ontario, Arlene of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Josephine of Bide Arm and Shelley of Roddickton; granddaughter Allison of Bide Arm; grandson Adam of Wasaga Beach, Ontario; father Christopher Randell of Bide Arm; mother-in-law Elizabeth Osbourne of Bide Arm; sisters Nina Canning of Kitchener, Ontario, Joyce (John) Cantwell of Avondale, Wanda (Garland) Ellsworth of Kitchener, Ontario; brothers Edgar (Susie) of Roddickton, Manuel (Gloria) of Bide Arm, and Sidney of Kitchener, Ontario, and a very large number of family and friends. He is predeceased by mother Jenneth Randell, wife Annie and daughters Diane and Phyllis. Visitation took place at The Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Sept. 10 with Mr and Mrs. Capt. Masters officiating. Interment took place in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, Roddickton, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director

MAJOR, GEORGE WOODROW
Rocky Harbour

The family of the late George Major announce his passing on Saturday, Sept. 7th, 2002 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in his 76thyear. He leaves to mourn his wife Mona (nee Shears); daughter Beryl (Shane) Hynes; grandchildren Mark Major and Ryan and Sara Hynes; daughter-in-law Debbie Major; brother John (Violet) Major; sisters Jane Sparkes, Hattie Nicolle of Rocky Harbour, Pearl Butt of Fort McMurray, Isabell (James) Wilson of Kentucky, and Carrie (Ned) Payne of Stephenville; mother-in-law Violet Shears; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents George and Frances Major, son David, brother Walter, and sister Evelyn Ellsworth. Visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, Pond Road, Rocky Harbour. The funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from St. Matthews Anglican Church, Rocky Harbour with Rev. Olson officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the memorial fund of St. Matthews Anglican Church. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HYNES, HILDA
Port au Choix

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hilda Hynes announce her passing at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002. She was in her 55th year. Leaving to mourn her husband Edmund; children Glenda (Daniel) Pittman, Darrell (Twila) of Port au Choix and Coleen (Kerry); grandson Braden of Port Saunders; very special friend Harriet Sinnicks; sisters Ida (Junior) Gould of Port au Choix and Caroline (Newman) Sinnicks of Hawkes Bay; brothers Matthew (Bertha) Kelly, James (Joy) Kelly, Maurice (Angeline) Kelly, Michael (Susan) Kelly and George (Hazereth) Kelly of Port au Choix, and a large circle of family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Owen and Millicent Kelly and brother Owen. The family received friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix. The funeral service took place from St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 with Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment followed at Interfaith Cemetery, Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix.The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

TUCKER, MINNIE
Sandy Cove

Passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital on Sept. 8, 2002. She was in her 74th year. Leaving to mourn daughters Vina (Donald), Bridget and Sheila (Ignatius); sons George (Dulcie) and Angus (Annette); Geraldine Blake Wells, as well as a number of other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband in 1984. Family received friends at the Anglican Church in Sandy Cove from where the funeral services took place at 2 p.m on Thursday, Sept. 12 with Rev. Hounsell-Drover officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery in Savage Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

PARRILL, GEORGE WILLIAM
Pines Cove

It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Parrill announce his passing at his family residence on Sept. 9, 2002. He was in his 63rd year. Leaving to mourn his wife Virtue; sons Clayton (Michelle) and Cedric of Alberta; grandchildren Cody and Dallas; brothers Norman (Nellie) and Anthony (Audrey) of Pines Cove; sister Dulcie (Llewellyn) Way of Savage Cove; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; special friend Harold Mugford, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Jessie Parrill, brothers Harrison, Stedman, Nelson, Reginald, Ralph, Allan, Frances and Maitland, sisters Effie Blanche and Louise. The family received friends from St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower Cove from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 with Rev. Sandra Hounsell-Drover officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery in Pines Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix/Bear Cove. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

CAMPBELL, JOSEPH
Cook's Harbour

Passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Sept. 10, 2002. He was in his 67th year. He leaves to mourn wife Elizabeth; daughter Regina (John) Short; sons Junior (Loretta) and Gordon (Phyllis); grandchildren Brian (Rhonda), Claudia (Clinton), Randal, Natania and Natasha; great grandchildren Brittany and Braden; mother Mabel; brothers Alvin (the late Jessie), Malcolm (the late Martha) and Lyle (Evelyn); sisters Marjorie (Stan) Snow, Elsie (Lloyd) Pittman, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by father Jacob, brothers Everett and Seymour. He will be forever remembered and sadly missed by all. The family received family and friends at the United Church in Cook's Harbour from where the funeral took place at 2 p.m on Friday, Sept. 13 with Rev. Hamlyn officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery at Cape Norman . Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

BOYD, W. THOMAS
With deep sadness, the family announces the passing of W. Thomas Boyd on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Forsey); dear father of Shelley; brother of Jean, Ray and the late Gwendolyn and Joe; son of the late William Thomas Sr. and Nellie Boyd; and also survived by his many nephews, nieces and other family members and circle of friends. He retired from the Royal Bank of Canada in 1987, was a member of Confederation Masonic Lodge Toronto District No. 3) and a member of Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 776 Brimley Road (south of Lawrence), Scarborough, Ontario. If desired, a donation may be made in memory of W. Thomas Boyd to the Department of Ophthalmology, through St. Michael's Hospital Foundation, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8 . Funeral Home & Cremation Centre West Hill, Ontario

PATEY, RAYMOND
Port Saunders

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond Patey announce his passing at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. He was in his 48th year. Leaving to mourn his common-law wife Ann; daughter Danica; son Reg; brothers Norman, Roland and George of Hawkes Bay; sisters Irene (Gordon) Kelly of Port au Choix, Thelma of Hawkes Bay, Bonnie (John) of St. John's and Annie (Tony) Ryan of Port Saunders; John and Eliza Lavers of Port Saunders, Ivy, Vonnie, Dinah, Fred, Julie, Theresa and Marg Lavers, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Woodrow and Fannie Patey and brother Reg. The family received friends from St. John The Divine Church from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 with Capt. Jason Haggstrom officiating. Interment followed at Interfaith Cemetery in Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted or donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PLOUGHMAN, DR. WILLIAM ROBERT MCLEOD
Port au Choix

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dr. William Robert McLeod Ploughman announce his passing at his family residence on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, in his 66th year. Leaving to mourn his children William John (Elizabeth) of Victoria, British Columbia, Robert Scott (Linda), Lisa Dianne (Patrick) and Gina Kristan of Ottawa, Ontario, Kenneth Paul of New Westminster, British Columbia, and Jonathan Currie of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Zachary, Tristan, Mitchell, Angus and Samantha; brother Burford (Patricia) of St. John's; sister Gertrude Hall of Toronto, Ontario, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Addie, brothers Reuben, Gerald, Vernon , Jean, and Howard, and sister Daisy. The family received friends at St. Thomas Beckett Anglican Church in Port au Choix. The funeral service took place at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 with Capt. Jason Haggstrom officiating. Interment followed at Interfaith Cemetery in Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted or donations can be made to Canadian Mental Health Association. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home in Port au Choix. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

SULLEY, BEULAH
St. Anthony

Passed peacefully away on Sept. 12, 2002 at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony, Beulah Sulley, in her 94th year. Left to mourn are her sons George (Daphne) and Raymond (Christine); daughters Nina (Clayton) Walker and Alma (Tom) Alexander; son-in-law Ken Mauger; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; sisters Mae Taylor and Faustine Cull, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband George and daughter Verna Mauger. The funeral service took place on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the United Church in St. Anthony. Interment followed in the United Church Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grenfell Foundation, St. Anthony. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

COMPTON, DEVIN
Englee
Sept. 9, 1970 - Sept. 13, 2002

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Toronto on Sept. 13, 2002 after a difficult battle with cancer. He was in his 32nd year. Devin was born and raised in Englee and moved to Sudbury, Ontario to work in 1990, and later to Barrie where he continued to work until sickness prevented him. He leaves to mourn parents Seymour and Miriam; brothers Darryl (Donna) of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Bradley (Donna), and Jason, both of LaCombe, Alberta; sister Hiliary of Englee; grandparents Kenneth and Melina Fillier; grandmother Minnie Compton; nieces Amanda and Hannah; nephew Scott, as well as a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by grandfather Arch Compton in March, 1998). Visitation was held at The Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with Mr. And Mrs. Capt. Masters officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, Roddickton, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

PATEY, EMMA JANE
St. Anthony

Passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony Sept. 16, 2002. She was in her 88th year. She leaves to mourn daughters Victoria Marshall, Clara (Frank) Slade and Anne (Woodrow) Quinlan; sons Ralph (Sally), Louden (Druscella), Winston (Edith), Hedley (Marina) and Ronald (Pamela); son-in-law Elmore Brenton; daughter-in-law Virtue Patey; 36 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sisters Mable (Alfred) Canning and Pearl (Arch) Pilgrim; brothers Norman (Cenith) Saunders and Albert (Jean) Decker; caregiver Sheila Butler, as well as a large circle of friends. She is predeceased by husbands William Patey (1940) and Silas John (1982), daughters Virginia, Edna and Isabell, and son Clement. Visitation took place at K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, West Street , St. Anthony. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 19 from the United Church, St. Anthony with Rev. Maich officiating. Interment followed at the family plot in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

HUTCHINGS, JANE LAWRENCE (nee Clouston)
Cow Head

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jane Lawrence Hutchings announce her passing at Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in her 77th year. She will be sadly missed by her son Bill (Emma) and daughter Elizabeth (Dwight), both of Cow Head; grandchildren Joanne (Warren) and Craig (Deanna) of Brampton, Ontario, Jonathan (Nadine) of Fort McMurray, Alberta, and Al and Joan of Cow Head; great-grandchildren Victoria, Alex, Georgia and Gary, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Roland, mother Cicely, father William John, brother William John, sisters Joan and Annabelle. Her remains have been donated to the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University in St. John's . A memorial service was held at 7 p.m on Thursday, Sept. 19 at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Cow Head with Rev. Jim Pratt officiating. Many thanks to the staff at Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point for their support and kindness during this difficult time. As expressions of sympathy, donations are gratefully accepted to Bonne Bay Health Centre, MS Society and St. Mary's Anglican Church, Cow Head.

THOMS, EILEEN (nee Janes)
Stephenville Crossing
(formerly of Grand Falls-Windsor)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eileen Thoms announce her passing at Bay St. George Nursing Home in Stephenville Crossing on Sept. 17, 2002 at the age of 73 years. Eileen was a member of the ACW and The Order of St. Luke, Holy Trinity Anglican Church of Grand Falls-Windsor. She is predeceased by husband Alfred William and son Allan William. Left with fond and loving memories are son Herb (Lorraine) of Gander; daughters Linda Cole (Murdock) of Nameless Cove, Carolyn Hanlon (Raymond) of Mount Pearl and Wendy Nebucett (Alfred) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; daughter-in-law Ellen English of Butler Lake, Nova Scotia; brothers Bill (Gerry), Jim (Bernice), Stephen (Pat) and Fred Janes (Ann); sisters Jean Knibb (Freddy), Deanna Bartlett (Ray) and Sandra Thompson (Frank); grandchildren Pamela, Penny, Wendy, Andrew, Alana, Peter, Leah, Billy, Jenni and Michelle; great-grandchildren Brittany, Jake and Josh, and special friend Edie Walsh. The funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Friday, Sept. 20 with Rev. Randy Lockyer officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery . Pallbearers were Fred Janes, Stephen Janes, Jim Janes, Frank Thompson, Alfred Nebucett, Peter Hanlon, honourary pallbearers Jack Thoms and Freddy Knibb. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Central Funeral Home, Michael Goodyear, funeral director.

CARNELL, ROY
Flowers Cove
1918-2002

Passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Sept. 21, 2002. He was in his 83rd year. He leaves to mourn his special friend and companion Amelia Elliott; son Michael Lawless (Rosie); daughter Christine Richards (Roy); 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Jessie Milley and Millie Carnell; brothers Adalor, Bryant and Ontwin, as well as a great number of other family members and friends. He is predeceased by wife Harriet in 1980, sister Boyde Rose and brother Gilbert Carnell. Visitation was held at the United Church in Flowers Cove from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m on Tuesday, Sept. 24 with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

HOUSE, CLARISSA
River of Ponds

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clarissa House announce her passing at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders on Sept. 21, 2002. She was in her 81st year. Leaving to mourn sons Heber (Phyllis), Harold (Effie), Harris (Elaine), Hiram (Jackie) and Reg (Valerie) of River of Ponds, Lyman (Peggy) of Hawkes Bay, Ben (Pat) of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, and Torin of Goose Bay; daughters Vivian (Stanley) Cunard of Brig Bay, Bessie (Freeman)Payne of Daniel's Harbour, Millicent Sinnicks of Anchor Point, Nancy (Rick) Biggin of Cow Head, Sharon (Roddie) of Port au Port, Selma (Derick) Patey and Glennys (Dawson) Diamond of River of Ponds; 31 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother Karl Sheppard of St. John's; sisters Mary Ann Vanzant of West Constant, USA, Senneth Dawe of Cupids, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Chesley, brothers Wilfred, Thomas, Maxwell, Norman, Garfield, Pierce and Heber Sheppard, and son-in-law Sterling Sinnicks. The family received friends at St. Peter's Anglican Church in River of Ponds from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m on Tuesday, Sept. 24 with Capt. Jason Haggstrom officiating. Interment followed at the family plot. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted or donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HODGE, MAXWELL M.
Labrador City
(formerly of Main Brook)
1929-2002

Passed away at Main Brook on Sept. 24, 2002. He was in his 73rd year. Maxwell was the son of George Hodge and Emily White and was born in Plum Point. On May 22, 1957, he married Loretta Ricks and together had five children while living in Main Brook. In 1975, he moved to Labrador City where he worked with Real Ste. Marie Ltd. The family followed and later that year, he went to work with IOC where he retired in 1990. During 1985, Maxwell and his two eldest sons started a family business, Hodge Bros. Ltd. where he remained actively involved. He leaves to mourn wife Loretta, sons Rodger (Gail), Scott (Nena), Otto (Nadine) and Rocky (Carol); daughter Diane (Ric); grandchildren Shelley, Justin, Kimberley, Kelly and Ryan; sisters Maisie, Melinda, Mattie, Marie and Marguerite, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents George and Emily, brothers Mark, Montrese and Malcolm, and sister Marcia. Visitation was held at Bethel Pentecostal Church in Main Brook from where the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 with Pastor Davis and Rev. McGonigle officiating. Interment followed in the United Church Cemetery at Main Brook. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

NOSEWORTHY, ARCHIBALD (ARCH)
Corner Brook

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arch Noseworthy announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy (nee Ayers); sons Carl (Maxine), Howard (Joanne) and Kevin (Maureen); grandchildren Brock, Krysta, Adam, Ian, Angela, Heather and Erin; brothers Joseph of Rexdale, Ontario, Alex of Corner Brook and Donald (Jessie) of Grand Falls-Windsor; sisters Winnie Pynn of Rexdale, Ontario, Virginia (Jim) Apgar of Oldwick, New Jersey, USA, and Christine McPhee of Sydney, Nova Scotia; brother-in-law Robert Bonnell; sisters-in-law Mary Noseworthy of Flowers Cove, Beulah Bonnell, Vera Ayers, Stella Ayers and Gladys (Harold) Gullage, all of Corner Brook, as well as a large circle of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents John and Minnie Noseworthy, brothers Abe and Apsalom, and sisters Nora, Amy Russell, Goldie Parrill, Violet and Hannah Florence, brothers-in-law John Russell, Vernon Pynn, Ralph Parrill, George McPhee, Fred Ayers, Eric Ayers and Harold Bonnell; sisters-in-law Alma Noseworthy, Joyce Noseworthy, Joan Noseworthy and Rita Bonnell. Visitation took place at Fillatre's Funeral Home at 4 St. Mark's Avenue. The funeral service took place at 2 p.m on Friday, Sept 27 at St. John the Evangelist Church on Main Street, Corner Brook with the Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment followed at Mount Patricia Cemetery . Donations can be made to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.

HEWLIN, ALMA BRIDE
Cow Head

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alma Bride Hewlin announce her passing on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children Edith (Arnold) Guinchard of Daniel's Harbour, Llewellyn (Valma) of Cow Head, Ira of Corner Brook, Peter (Rona) of St. Anthony, Stephen, Marilyn (Rodney) Brown and Diane (Rufus) Payne, all of Cow Head, and Jane (Michael) Payne of St. John's; son-in-law Felix Newman of Corner Brook; 17 grandchildren, Joyce, Marlene, Tommy, Holly, Bonnie, David, Stephen, Jennifer, Tom, Carol Ann, Laurie, Kayla, Corey, Paula, Alison, Marc and John; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Edith Boone of Grand Falls, Myra Hefford of Bay Roberts and Matilda Guzzwell of St. John's; brothers Walter (Elsie) Payne of Daniel's Harbour and Charles (Carrie) Payne of Cow Head, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Bertram, daughter Florence Newman, May 10, 2002 , sons Hiram and John, granddaughters Patricia and Marilyn and brother Sidney. Visitation was held at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Cow Head from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 with Rev. Jim Pratt officiating. Interment followed at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home Limited. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Mary's Anglican Church Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

TURNBULL, WILTON
Charlottetown

Passed peacefully away at John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony on Sept. 26, 2002. He was in his 71st year. Leaving to mourn his wife of 50 years Elva; children Dulcie (Calvin), Ross (Sheila), Hollis (Alvy), Frances (Steve), Amelia (Scott), Allister (Daphne), Alvin, Yvonne (Edward) and Donna (Bob); 16 grandchildren Dion, Conway, Christa-Lynn (Dean), Cindy, Bonnie (Dave), Leon, Elva, Donna, Hayward , Vanessa, Alisha, Edward Jr., Pamela, Wanda-Lee, Cory and Melinda; great grandchildren Joshua and Zachery, as well as a large number of other family and friends. His remains went forward by motor hearse to the Pentecostal Church in Charlottetown from where visitation was held and the funeral service took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 with Pastor Andrews officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

 

 

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