WISEMAN, CELIA
Passed away Jan. 2, 2008, peacefully, Celia Wiseman at Valley Vista Seniors Home in Springdale. She was 86 years of age. Predeceased by husband, Reuben; daughter, Ivy; son, Randy; parents, Herbert and Maude Fudge; sisters, Lavina Fowlow, Wavey Fowlow; brothers, Alonzo and Cyril. Left to mourn are: sons, Heb (wife, Patsy) of St. Johns, N.B., Freeman of Robert’s Arm, Pleman (wife, Gail) of Robert’s Arm, Otto (wife, Thelma) of Robert’s Arm, Ivan (wife, Leona) of Robert’s Arm; daughters, Vida (husband, Dyson Elms) of Seal Cove, Pansy (husband, Ronald Delaney) of Corner Brook, Effie (husband, Fred Colbourne) of Robert’s Arm, Rowena (husband, Brian Manning) of Torbay, NL, Leona (husband Gary Stuckless) of Seal Cove, Gladys (husband, George Parmentar) of Fort McMurray. Also leaving to mourn, sister, Melina (Stanley Roberts); sister-in-law, Marjorie Fudge; aunt, Dinah Morey; and brother, Bert Fudge (Evelyn); brother-in-law, Baxter Wiseman (Nellie); 40 grandchildren 57 great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor S. Simms conducted funeral services at World of Life Tabernacle, Robert’s Arm, Saturday, January 5, 2008. Interment was at the Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Bill Weeks, Leander Hewlett and David Chaulk of White Dover Funeral Homes. Pallbearers were her six daughters, one granddaughter and six grandsons.

LUSH, AGNES LEVINA
Burlington, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Agnes Levina Lush announce her passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Care Centre, Baie Verte, NL on Friday, January 4, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Leander Lush; sons-in-law, Lambert Saunders and Sidney Kelly; parents, Stanley and Susan Bowers; parents-in-law, James and Annie Lush; siblings-in-law, George Flight, George Elliott, Raymond Burton, Roland Kelly, Selby Saunders, Margaret Lush, Fred Perry, Ettie King, John King, Melinda Tucker and Raymond Tucker. Left with fond and loving memories are her children, Blanche Kelly, Jessie Perry (Ernest), Winnie Newbury ( Harvey), George Lush (Olive), all of Burlington, NL, Ivy Janes (Neil), St. John’s, NL, Cecil Lush (Betty-Lou), Barbara Newbury (Neil), Pansy Mitchell (Guy), all of Burlington, NL, Bessie Durdle (Pastor Ricardo), Carmanville, NL, Harvey Lush (Nola), and Frank Lush (Debra), both of Burlington, NL; siblings, Sophie Flight, St. John’s, NL, Allan Bowers (Evelyn), Kitchener, ON, Albert Bowers (Viola), Burlington, NL, Rita Elliott, Buchans, NL, Joan Burton, Bessie Kelly, Maude Saunders, all of Burlington, NL; siblings-in-law, Claude Lush and Georgina Perry; a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Darren Rowe conducted the funeral service at Faith Pentecostal Church and Cemetery, Burlington, NL on Monday, January 7, 2008. Pallbearers were Stan Lush, Carl Lush, Bryce Burton, Larry Kelly, Hayward Perry and Tony Kelly. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

TUCKER, ROBERT (BOB)
It is with great sadness that the families of the late Robert (Bob) Roland Tucker announce his passing at the Green Bay Health Care Center in Springdale on January 6, 2008 at the age of 76. Robert retired from fishing in 1993. Predeceased by parents, Ralph and Margaret; brothers, Walter and Stanley. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Betty; two sons, Jerry (Shirley) of Little Bay Islands and Melvin (Suzanne) of Little Bay Islands; two daughters, Sharon (Albert) of Little Bay and Shirley (Randy) of Springdale. Also leaving to mourn sisters, Ruth (Barry) and Marion (Clayton); brother, Edwin (Vine); five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; as well as many other relatives and friends. Captains Weldon and Donna Hayward conducted the funeral service at Central Funeral Homes in Springdale on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Ken Goodyear and Marilyn Stuckless of Central Funeral Homes.

HEWLETT, AUGUSTUS
Baie Verte, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Augustus Hewlett, age 81, announce his passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. Predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Irene Hewlett; daughters, Olivia Hewlett and Gail Whitt; grandchildren, Gabriel and Gracie Philpott; siblings-in-law, Claude Trask, Leo Laviolette, Effie Gillingham, and Eric Rideout. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Olivia Hewlett, Baie Verte, NL; children, Rex Hewlett (Jean), Milton, ON, Doyle Hewlett (Beverley Rice), Otto Hewlett (Rose), both of Baie Verte, NL, Dianne Noland (Jake), Hanmer, ON, Kimberley Philpott (Dennis), Cambridge, ON, and Debbie Philpott (Sean), Baie Verte, NL; son-in-law, Rex Whitt, Baie Verte, NL; grandchildren, Richard and Sylvia Hewlett; Tracey Whitt (Steve Dyer) and Marcel Whitt; Stephanie Hewlett (Keith Kennedy), Todd Hewlett, and Terri-Lynn Hurley (Shane); Lloyd Hewlett (Angie), Melanie Downey (Peter), Brent Hewlett (Heidi Walsh); Riley Noland; Jessalyn Ford (Richard Bryan) and Cole Philpott; great-grandchildren, Haley and Jayden Hewlett; Abigail and Nathan Whitt; Ethan and Madison Hewlett; Austin Bryan; siblings, Caroline Trask, Adolphus Hewlett (Jessie), Titus Hewlett (Blanche), Ellen Laviolette, Clayton Hewlett (Viola), Leslie Hewlett, Bernice Hewlitt*; siblings-in-law, Joseph Gillingham (Rita), Elizabeth Rideout, Donald Gillingham (Dorothy), Clement Gillingham (Pearl), and Mabel Banks (Agustus); many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Reverend George Stockley conducted the funeral services at Bethany United Church and Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL on Sunday, January 13, 2008. Pallbearers were Doyle Hewlett, Otto Hewlett, Rex Whitt, Jake Noland, Dennis Philpott and Sean Philpott. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.
*I believe this should be Hewlett not Hewlitt.

DYER, ALONZO HENRY
Baie Verte, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alonzo Henry Dyer, age 67, announce his passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, on Sunday, January 13, 2008. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Minnie Dyer; brothers, Edgar Dyer and Leander Dyer; siblings-in-law, Marjorie Dyer, Alfred Toms, Richard Stuckless and Ethel Dyer. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Mary, Baie Verte, NL; step-children, Cora Audette (Mike), Cochrane, ON, Keith Kennedy (Stephanie), Coachman’s Cove, NL, and Christopher Kennedy (Toni), Burlington, NL; grandchildren, Kianna, Matthew and Ryan Audette, Tristen Fitzgerald and Natalie Kennedy; great-nephew, Andrew Burton; siblings, James Dyer, Pearl Toms, Eileen Burton (Don) and Myrtle Stuckless; siblings-in-law, Bessie Dyer, Bart Walsh, David Walsh (Dhel), Gar Walsh (Lori), Yvonne Audette (Dan), Gertrude Bedard (Jack), Violet Diamond (Ross) and Aiden Walsh (Linda); many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Reverend Jason Haggstrom conducted the funeral service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Pallbearers were Kevin Burton, Calvin Dyer, Dennis Toms, Lewis Dyer and Francis Osbourne. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

ROBERTS, LILLIAN
It is with great sadness that the families of the late Lillian Roberts announce her passing at the Valley Vista Nursing Home in Springdale on January 14, 2008 at the age of 89. Lillian was a member of The Salvation Army, Springdale. Predeceased by her husband, Pierce Roberts; infant son; and parents, John and Maggie Locke. Left with fond and loving memories are her two sons, Cyril Roberts of Little Bay Islands and Randy Roberts (Maxine) of Waterloo, Ontario; seven daughters, Dorothy Button (Alf) of Springdale, Ruby LeDrew of Bishop’s Falls, Olive Coish (Lorenzo) of Summerford, Violet Folkes (Ed) of Springdale, Betty-Lou Topping (Jim) of Springdale, Wavey Colbourne (Dennis) of St. Patrick’s and Beulah LeBlanc (Mike) of Toronto. Also leaving to mourn sisters, Gladys Roberts and Vickie Wiseman, 34 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a large circle of friends. Majors Gerald and Doreen Lacey conducted the funeral service at the Salvation Army Citadel in Springdale on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Pallbearers were her children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment and Marilyn Stuckless of Central Funeral Homes.

GRAY, MADELINE MARY
Shoe Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Madeline Mary Gray, age 78, announce her passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL on Friday, January 18, 2008. Predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Olive Dicks; brothers, Woodrow Dicks, Clarence Dicks, Lewis Dicks, and Bert Dicks; granddaughter, Diane Burton; parents-in-law, Thomas George and Margaret Gray; siblings-in-law, Audrey May, Eric Gray, Maxwell Gray, Leander Gray, Robert Gray, Claude May, Lucy Gray and Henry Foss. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband, Cyril Gray, La Scie, NL; children, Woodrow Gray (Vera), St. John’s, NL, Olive Burton (Junior), La Scie, NL, Calvin Gray (Judy), St. John’s, NL, Barry Gray, Springdale, NL, and Ivy Rice (Vincent), La Scie, NL; grandchildren, Darren Gray (Selina), Sheila Rideout (Trevor) and Tina Fallif (Dave); Denise Budgell (Warrick), Jerome Burton (Debbie), Christopher Burton (Mary-Lynn Bath) and Susan Ward (Douglas); Rodney Gray (Trina Perry), Rodger Gray (Lisa), Robert Gray and Roxanne Gray (Sheldon Drake); Joanne Huxter (Dwight), Travis Bath (Mindy Morey) and Nadine bath (Michael Heath); and Natasha Rice; and 21 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ruby Pardy (Garland), Ivy Willis (Frank), Elizabeth Combden (Wilbert Abbott), Truman Dicks (Taffie), Pratt Dicks (Kay), Pierce Dicks (Marcie), Sheila Clance (Don); siblings-in-law, Olive Dicks, Audrey Gray, Lylie Gray, Myrtis Foote (Chesley) and Evelyn Foss; many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Reverend Harry Oake conducted the funeral service at First United Church and Cemetery, Shoe Cove, NL on Monday, January 21, 2008. Pallbearers were Jerome Burton, Christopher Burton, Rodney Gray, Rodger Gray, Robert Gray, and Darren Gray. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

OXFORD, NORMAN LEWIS
It is with great sadness that the families of the late Norman Lewis Oxford announce his passing at the Valley Vista Seniors Home in Springdale on January 19, 2008 at the age of 79. Norman was a member of the Springdale Pentecostal Church. Predeceased by his son, Dale. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Madge; four sons, Lewis (Golda) of Springdale, Scott (Lorna) of Springdale, Jerry of Mississauga, Ontario and Sterling (Ginger) of Marathon, Ontario; six daughters, Bonnie (Bruce) of St. Michael’s, Alberta, Trudy (Bill) of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Karen (Greg) of South Rawdon, Nova Scotia, Debbie (Stephen) of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Juanita (Stephen) of Mosherville, Nova Scotia and Barbie (Jim) of Lloydminister, Alberta. Also leaving to mourn 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pastor L. Foster conducted the funeral service at the Springdale Pentecostal Church on January 21, 2008. Interment was at the Springdale Pentecostal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Huxter, Neil Austin, Moody Hewlett, Calvin Hewlett, Cyril Goudie and Conrad Oxford. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Ken Goodyear and Marilyn Stuckless of Central Funeral Homes.

HEWLETT, ROBBY DWAYNE
Passed away Jan. 19, 2008 after a short illness Robby Dwayne Hewlett at Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor. He was 38 years of age. He was a miner in Red Lake, ON. Predeceased by infant son, Christopher; grandparents, Eliel and Effie Parsons; and grandfather, Gordon Hewlett. Left to mourn are wife, Dawn; son, Jonathan of Robert’s Arm; and daughter, Sarah of Robert’s Arm. Also leaving to mourn sister, Trixie (Fraser) Ryan; parents, Pearce and Lucy Hewlett; grandmother, Sylvia Hewlett; brother, Ricky (Deana); parents-in-law, Carl and Shirley Oake; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. D.W. Noble conducted funeral services at Word of Life Tabernacle in Robert’s Arm on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. Interment was at the Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Leander Hewlett and David Chaulk of White Dove Funeral Home Green Bay. Pallbearers were Laurier Card, Trent Miller, Darren Rideout, Travis Vincent, Dominic Winsor and Wade Wiseman.

NOFTALL, THERESA
Fleur de Lys, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Theresa Noftall, age 61, announce her passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, NL on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Jane Francis Lewis; brother, Jack Lewis; sister, Elizabeth Dempsey; parents-in-law, John and Margaret Noftall; brother-in-law, Frank Barrington; sisters-in-law, Mary Leonce Noftall, Frances Rideout (Alfred). Left with fond and loving memories are her husband, Stanley; children, Alec Noftall (Susan), Anita Noftall (Alonzo Mahar), Arlene Noftall and Margaret LeClair (Michael) all of Mackenzie, BC; grandchildren, Christopher, William and Joshua; Shavonna and Taylor; and Alicia and Melissa; siblings, Andrew Lewis (Shirley), Fleur de Lys, NL, Mary Tobin, Edmonton, AB, Elias Lewis (Martin Meisner), Vancouver, BC, Gerard Lewis (Irene), Fleur de Lys, NL, Susan Ballet (Peter), Prince George, BC; siblings-in-law, Elizabeth Barrington, Badger, NL, Theresa Noftall, Fleur de Lys, NL, Leonce Roberts (Clarence), Badger, NL and William John (Veronica), Fleur de Lys, NL; many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Joseph Tebsis conducted the funeral service at St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery, Fleur de Lys, NL on Friday, January 25, 2008. Pallbearers were Alec Noftall, Elias Lewis, Margaret LeClair, Tony Lewis, Todd Dempsey, and Carlos Lewis and the crossbearer was William Noftall. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

KELLY, CHESLEY DAVID
Burlington, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Chesley David Kelly, age 53, announce his sudden passing at his family residence in Burlington, NL on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Predeceased by his father, Sidney Kelly; brothers, Malcolm Kelly and infant brother; father-in-law, Lindburg Saunders; paternal grandparents, Permeanus and Irene Kelly; maternal grandparents, Leander and Agnes Lush; maternal great-grandparents, Stanley and Susie Bowers; and grandparents-in-law, Samuel and Elizabeth Saunders. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Louise; son, Jeffrey Mark Kelly, Burlington; mother, Blanche Kelly, Burlington; siblings, George Kelly (Doreen), Ralph Kelly (Bertha), and Larry Kelly (Pauline) all of Burlington, Guy Kelly (Maxine), Morris Kelly (Patricia), both of Oshawa, ON, Edna Gregory (Keith), Grand Prairie, AB, Verna Budgell (Jamie), Burlington, Paul Kelly (Cheryl), Dean Kelly (Amy), both of Bowerville, ON, and Tony Kelly (Amy), Burlington; parents-in-law, Ernest and Jessie Perry, Burlington, NL; siblings-in-law, Leander Saunders, Burlington, NL, Madeline Heath, Springdale, Harold Saunders (Deena), Wanda Hurley (Rod), Sonya Mills (Sheldon), all of Burlington; 13 nieces, 15 nephews, five great-nephews, and two great-nephews; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Darren Rowe conducted the funeral service at Faith Pentecostal Church and Cemetery, Burlington, NL, on Monday, January 28, 2008. Pallbearers were Tony Kelly, Larry Kelly, Guy Kelly, Morris Kelly, Travis Saunders and Patrick Saunders. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

ROWSELL, VERNA VIVIAN
Passed away January 23, 2008, after a lengthy illness, Verna Vivian Rowsell at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 49. Predeceased by parents, Hayward and Rowena Rowsell; and brother, Albert. Left to mourn are sisters, Shirley (Clarence Wells), Effie (Wallace Hewlett), Lorena (Jim Rowsell); and brothers, Wallace (Shirley), Cameron (Effie), David (Shirley), Keith (Yvonne); and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Ben Brown conducted funeral services at Miles Cove Pentecostal Church on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Interment was at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Miles Cove. Funeral arrangements were by Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were brothers, Wallace, David and Keith; and sisters, Shirley, Effie and Lorena.

PAYNE, UNA MILDRED
It is with great sadness that the families of the late Una Mildred Payne announce her passing at the Valley Vista Seniors Home in Springdale on January 23, 2008 at the age of 94. Predeceased by husband, Edwin Payne; and son, Roy Payne. Left with fond and loving memories are her two sons, Max Payne (Doreen) of Burlington, Ontario and Garry Payne (Doreen) of Pilley’s Island; daughter, Joan Rice (Woodrow) of Pilley’s Island. Also leaving to mourn 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, sister, Joyce and three brothers, Cyril, Mervyn and Edward. Captain Dwayne LeDrew conducted the funeral service at the Salvation Army Citadel in Pilley’s Island on January 26, 2008. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Pallbearers were Garry Payne, Max Payne, Serena Payne, Kathy Ryan, Katrina Roberts and Sandy Winsor. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Ken Goodyear, Marilyn Stuckless and Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes.

FUREY, CONRAD STEPHEN
Hamilton, ON
(Formerly of Baie Verte, NL)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Conrad Stephen Furey, age 53, announce his passing at his residence in Hamilton, ON on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Predeceased by his parents, Stephen & Ethel Furey; siblings, Agnes Furey, Stephen Furey, and William Furey; sisters-in-law, Fran Furey & Juanita Furey; and nephew, Jason Furey. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Theresa, Hamilton, ON; daughter, Leah Furey, Hamilton, ON. Also leaving to mourn siblings, Josephine Shea (John), Edward Furey (Mary Bryan), Thomas Furey (Dorothy), Michael Furey (Louise), Pearce Furey (Ann), Donald Furey (Sheila Butt), John Furey (Gloria), Anne Bath (Harris), Joe Furey (Lisa), and Mary Reeves (James); the Templeton family, many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Joseph Tebsis conducted the funeral mass at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Urnbearers were Anne Bath, Josephine Shea, Mike Furey, and Pearce Furey, and the crossbearer was Jim Templeton. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

PYNN, AMAZIAH
It is with great sadness that the families of the late Amaziah Pynn announce his passing at the Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale on January 25, 2008 at the age of 84. Amaziah was a member of the Salvation Army Church. Amaziah retired from George Warr Limited. Predeceased by sisters, Myrtle and Blanche; and brother, Albert. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Velma; two sons, Corey Pynn of Ontario and Fred Pynn (Kathy) of Manitoba; one daughter Judy Hamilton (Greg) of Springdale. Also left to mourn grandchildren, Tyler, Garrett, Emily, Amy and Keiza; and great-granddaughter, Kamryn. Majors Gerald and Doreen Lacey conducted the funeral service at the Salvation Army Citadel in Springdale on January 28, 2008. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rob Warr, Dave Saunders, George Locke, Jim Dalley, Wilson Weir and Roy Blackler. Funeral arrangements ere entrusted to Ken Goodyear and Marilyn Stuckless of Central Funeral Homes.

PENNEY, KENNETH
Passed peacefully away at home on Sunday, January 27, Kenneth Penney, age 57, after a long courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his father, Kenneth, St. Anthony; and his mother, Nita (nee Vivian), St. John’s. Leaving to mourn his best friend and wife, Lily B. Cole; sons, Stephen and Tyler; daughter, Heather. Also leaving to mourn on his father’s side step-mother, Vera Penney, Centerville; Uncle Douglas Penny, St. Anthony; Aunts Violet Wight and Maisie Smith, St. John’s; cousins, Ed Smith, Springdale; Gerry Curnew, Arthur Wight, Pat Kean, and Nita Ludlow, St. John’s; Melba Rumbolt, Halifax; Marion Budgell, Pasadena; Ed Penny, St. Anthony. On his mother’s side Aunt Rachel Vivian, Old Bonaventure; cousins, Eric and David Vivian and Heather, Ottawa. Also leaving to mourn mother-in-law and father-in-law, Piercey and Mildred Budgell, Baie Verte; sisters-in-law, Gertie Banks (Glynn) and Jo-ann Decker, Sparwood, B.C.; brothers-in-law, Harry Budgell (Rose), Fort McMurray; Daryll Budgell (Heidi), St. John’s. Also mourning Ken’s passing are a large circle of close friends, students, and members of the Marystown Lions Club. Rested at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Tuesday January 29 from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday January 30 and Thursday January 31 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Ken’s life took place on Friday, February 1 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell’s Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Ken’s memory to the Bliss Murphy Cancer Foundation (Daffodil Place); The Wiseman Centre; or The Stella Burry Place. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com     The family wishes to acknowledge the support and guidance from the entire NLTA family through this journey. Also a special thank you to Dr. Felix, Dr. Russell, Dr. Rorke, Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Penton, the staff at 4 North B. Community Health (especially Jackie MacKenzie).
Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

DECKER, HAZEN DAVID
Baie Verte, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hazen David Decker, age 75, announce his passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, NL on Sunday, January 27, 2008. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Virtue Decker; siblings, Irene, Fred and Pearce Decker. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife, Neta; children, Pearl Hogan (Brendan), St. John’s, NL, Lily Bowers (David), Sparwood, BC, Landon Decker (Krista), Ripples, NB, Mavis Scribner (Donald), Dartmouth, NS, and Deanne Newbury (Ken), Baie Verte, NL; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; siblings, John Decker (Lily), Sparwood, BC, Selby Decker (Marie), Fort McMurray, AB, Mundon Decker, Sparwood, BC, Graham Decker (Mary), Morris Decker both of Baie Verte, NL, Jesse Decker-Daisy (Gerry), Louisiana, USA, and Florence Rice, Burlington, ON; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Emily Guy conducted the funeral service at Gateway of Grace and Truth Tabernacle and Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Pallbearers were Tony Decker, Graham Decker, Allan Decker, Shane Hogan, Mark Steeves and Brian Packwood. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

STUCKLESS, ANDREW GEORGE
Purbeck’s Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Andrew George Stuckless, age 78, announce his passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, NL on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret; infant daughter, Nina; daughter-in-law, Helen Stuckless; his parents, Abraham and Bessie Stuckless; siblings, John Stuckless, Helen Stuckless, Julie Ricketts (Sydney), Grogan Stuckless, Edward “Ned” Stuckless; siblings-in-law, Edward George, Alex Brett, Douglas Brett, Ethel Stuckless (William), Herbert Brett, Rodney Beauford, Jean Taylor (Edgar), Laura Gale; nephew, Abraham Ricketts. Left with fond and loving memories are his children, Robert Stuckless (Diane), Jackson’s Arm, NL, Lloyd Stuckless, Brantford, ON, Janet Rice (Willis), Seal Cove, NL, Calvin Stuckless (Peggy), Purbeck’s Cove, NL, Kathleen Gavin (Harry), Grande Cache, AB, and Lois Stuckless, Purbeck’s Cove, NL; grandchildren, Clyde Stuckless (Jessie), Sheldon Stuckless, Sandy Stuckless (Heather), Melissa Garraway (Tim), and Travis Stuckless (Tonya); Christina Dempsey (Nate), Gary Ball (Ina), Jim Rucker (Lee), Chuck Ball (Iris), and David Ball; Belinda Downey (Todd), Corey Rice (Sandi), and Jamie Rice; Crystal Reid (Mark), Helena Gavin (Jesse Janes), Natalie Gavin (Darrell Cramm), Jacinta Gavin, and Noah Gavin; Sabrina Stuckless (Ray Regular), Steven Stuckless (Ashley Cassell), and Wavey Jacobs (Aubrey); great-grandchildren, Nicholas Stuckless, Alexis Stuckless, Selina Stuckless, Larissa Bennett, Dominic Stuckless, Dennis Stuckless, Emma Stuckless, Justin Garraway, Jordan Garraway, Cassidy Stuckless, Georgie Ball, Jason Ball, Jesse Rucker, Helen Ball, Patrick Ball, Megan Downey, Tyler Downey, Hannah Rice, Morgan Ross, Brittany Regular, Olivia Regular, Brady Jacobs, Aubreyanna Jacobs, Owen Reid, Abby Reid, Emma Reid, Zachary Janes; siblings-in-law, Emily Mary Guy, Priscilla George, Henry John Brett (Theresa); mother-in-law, Minnie Osmond; siblings-in-law, Bertha Osmond (Garland), Maxine Osmond (Wayne), Robin Brett, Alma Brett, Dulcie Brett; mother-in-law, Edith Maude Rideout; siblings-in-law, Henry Gale (Gladys), Marcie Warford (Almore), Daisy Beauford (Calvin Beauford), Reginald Gale (Joyce), Leonard Gale; many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. Jason Haggstrom conducted the funeral service at St. Peter’s Anglican Church and Cemetery, Westport , NL on Friday, February 1, 2008. Pallbearers were Travis Stuckless, Stephen Stuckless, Corey Rice, Jamie Rice, Ben Stuckless, and Robert Ricketts. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

GAVIN, THOMAS WILLIAM
Baie Verte, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas William Gavin, age 78, announce his passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte, NL on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Rowena Gavin; his parents, Thomas and Phoebe Gavin; brothers, Allan and Hayward Gavin; sister, Sophia Dyer; grandson, Paul Gavin. Left with fond and loving memories are his children, Tom Gavin (Michelle), Trenton, ON, Michele Gavin, St. John’s, NL, Paula Traverse (Larry), Fort McMurray, AB, Lemont Gavin (Cheryl), Halifax, NS, Linda Verge (Peter), Samantha Gavin, both of Fort McMurray, AB, and Penny Gavin, Fort Saskatchewan, AB; grandchildren, Shana, Sharayah and Thomas Gavin; Bobby Downey; Christopher and Natasha Traverse; Connor and Austin Gavin; and Gavin and Phillip Verge; brother, Clayton Gavin (Hazel), Westport, NL; sister-in-law, Ruby Gavin, Pasadena, NL. Pastors Earl and Lily Batstone conducted the funeral service at Trinity Pentecostal Church and Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Pallbearers were Tom Gavin, Lemont Gavin, Peter Verge, Bobby Downey, Christopher Traverse, and Vincent Gavin. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton’s Funeral Home, Baie Verte.