YEAR 2000
Names R - Z

RAYMOS (Stacey), Ruth - Passed away on April 1, 2000, after a short illness, in San Antonio, Texas, in her 79th year. Predeceased by brother Bruce and sister Eleanor. Leaving to mourn 1 daughter; 2 sons and several grandchildren; also sisters: Betty Cameron, BC, Ethel Pitt (Thomas), St. John`s and Janet Sparks, Alberta; brothers: George, NY, Ralph (Phyllis), Ontario, Robert (Rose), St. John`s, Cecil (Marie), BC, Peter (Jean), St. John`s and Harold, Manitoba. Memorial Service to take place Saturday, April 8, in San Antonio.
April 11, 2000

REDDY, Elizabeth R. - Elizabeth R. Reddy, 81, died May 30, 2000 in Tacoma. She was born at Red Island, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, September 20, 1918. She had lived in Tacoma area for more than 50 years. For much of that time she had worked for the Weyerhaeuser Company. Survived by three sisters: Mrs. William E. Stucker, Madison, IN, Mrs. E.T. Murphy and Mrs. L.J. Miller, both of Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Canada and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 2, 2000, 9:00 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tacoma, WA. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gaffney Cassedy Allen & Buckley King Funeral Home.
June 01, 2000

REES, Cyril H. - Of Tillsonburg, Ontario, passed away at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2000, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Beverly (Morgan) Rees. Dear father of Trudy Horton and her husband Michael of Pt. Burwell. Loving grandfather of Jennifer and Jonathan Horton of Pt. Burwell and Patricia Rees of Nova Scotia. Dear brother of Aubrey Rees and his wife Rosemary of Bowmanville and Clarence and Brian Rees of Toronto. Also survived by a niece Julie Lynn Rees of Bowmanville; and mother-in-law Edna Morgan of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by his parents: Clarence Rees (1990) and the former Winnie Verge (1970); 1 son Tyrone A. Rees (1995); father-in-law Bernard Morgan (1986); and a sister Ruby Rees. Friends were received at the Ostrander`s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg, on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2000 from the chapel with Rev. Paul Robinson officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes at a later date. Memorial donations to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
January 20, 2000

REID, Edna Lillian - 94, of Wolfville, NS, formerly of Newfoundland, passed away peacefully December 12, 2000 in the Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Upper Gullies, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late William and Patience (Morgan) Harvey. She was a graduate of St. John`s General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in St. John`s, Newfoundland until her retirement in 1979. She later moved to Wolfville where she resided until her death. She was an active member of the IODE for many years. She was a member of the St. John`s Anglican Church, Wolfville. Surviving is a sister, Effie D. Oake (Chesley), Vero Beach, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Cyril W. Reid; brothers: Albert, Stanley, John and Chesley; sisters: Jemima and Emma. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Interment in St. John`s Anglican Church Cemetery, Wolfville, at a later date. Memorial donations to the charity of choice. H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Kentville, NS, (902)678-2151; Fax (902)542-2152.
December 13, 2000

REID, Herbert - On June 8, 2000 our beloved "Popp" peacefully passed away after a bravely fought battle with cancer in Kamloops, B.C. Herb was born on August 18, 1931 in Upper Island Cove, Conception Bay, Nfld. He later moved to Bell Island where he met and married his loving wife of 47 years, Laura (Cole). In 1959, he moved to Cambridge, Ontario, where he worked in the plastic industry for 18 years. Herb and his family moved to Pinantan Lake, B.C. in 1977 where he finished his working tenure of 19 years at Weyerhaeuser Canada/Pulp Division. He will be missed dearly by his wife Laura, his six sons; Herbert Jr., Gary (Beth) of Powell River, Robert (Pauline) of Cambridge, Ontario, Gerry (Jayne), Jim, David (Petra), and his only daughter Susan (Dave) Vachon, all of Kamloops and Pinantan Lake. Poppy will also be missed by his 14 grandchildren; Sonia, Jason, Shane, Shannon, Shaun, Rob, Jamie Lee, Tiffany, Melissa, Desiree, Dawson, Stacy, Shelby and Samantha, as well as six great-grandchildren; Shawna, Colin, Austin, Adam, Braydon and Bobby. Herb will also be sadly missed by his six brothers; Edward, Lew and Ernie of Ontario, Syd of Calgary, Albert and Don of B.C., and two sisters; Irene (Roy) Horner of Ontario and Motty Parsons of Nfld. Also Lucien and Delores Daoust, numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, special friends and his buddy Frisky. He is predeceased by his mother Barbara (Yetman), his father Ernest, his sister Winnie and his brother George of Newfoundland. Friends will be received at Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive on June 10 from 7-9 p.m. and on June 11 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday, June 12 at St. George`s Anglican Church on 308 Royal Ave. at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery. Our special thanks to Dr. Donaldson, Janice, the eighth and seventh floor south nursing staff at RIH and Graham Warden for all of your care and concern as well as the many family and friends for all of their support.
June 10, 2000

REID, Jessie Linda - Peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at the Humber River Regional Hospital - Church Site, Jessie Linda Reid, dearly beloved wife of the late Reginald; loving mother of Don and Linda, Pam and Rick, Chris and Larry, Pat and Jim, Doug and Sandi, and the Late Bill; dear grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear sister of Vi Stanley of Orlando, Florida and predeceased by her sister Phyllis Laverne of Ottawa. Jessie will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her many family members and friends. Friends will be received at the DeMarco Funeral Home "Keele Chapel" 3725 Keele St., North York (between Sheppard and Finch) (416)636-7027 on Thursday, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Funeral Chapel with interment following at Beechwood Cemetery.
December 15, 2000

RICHARDS, Superintendent Roy C. (Retired) - Passed away at the Moncton Hospital, January 5, 2000. He was born in Port Union, Nfld. Predeceased by his parents George Richards & Ettie Batten of Bay Roberts, Nfld. Retired from the RCMP after 35 years of service, he was employed with The National Parole Board for five years, then was employed with The Moncton Police Force from where he retired in July of 1995 as The Deputy Chief "Civilian Status". He was a member of the St. Johns United Church where he was an Elder. He was also a member of The Charlie Angels Round Dance Group, Member of the Newfoundland Rangers Association. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend Trudy (Kean) Richards. He was the loving and devoted father of one daughter Lori Richards of Mount St. Vincent University, Halifax, N.S.; one son Geoffrey Richards of Soeul, South Korea; one sister Barbara (Howard) Moore of Whitby, Ont.; one brother Howard (Rita) Richards of Gander, Nfld.; several nieces and nephews. By request there will not be any visiting hours at the Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will be held from St. Johns United Church, 75 Alma St., Moncton, N.B. on Sunday, January 9, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Following the service the family invite you to join them for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Church Hall. Interment to take place in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens, Indoor Cemetery for Cremated Remains. Presided over by Rev. George Barrett. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Friends of the Moncton Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530), 1177 Salisbury Rd., Moncton.
January 07, 2000

RIDEOUT, Philip E. - Passed peacefully away in England, May 27, 2000, after a long battle with cancer, Philip E. Rideout (ex WWII Navy), formerly of Nfld. Predeceased by wife Flora, 1998. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Helen Parker (Malcolm), England, Muriel Pocock (Brian), England; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, England; one brother Austin (Kelligrews); four sisters: Alma Nicholl (Holyrood), Ethel Rideout (Long Pond), Viola Hauser (U.S.A.), Joyce Sellars (Cal), St. John`s; a number of relatives and friends in England and Nfld. Cremation to take place. Burial in England.
June 03, 2000

RITTER, Anne Madeline (nee Hibbs) - Passed away in Toronto on October 24th, 2000. Born March 28th, 1920, formerly of St. John`s, Nfld. Leaving to mourn her son Paul; niece Joan; and sisters: Lillian, Sylvia and Laura; and many friends. Memorial Service to be advised. Donations to the Kidney Foundation.
October 27, 2000

ROBERTSON, Robert Armstrong - Passed away on February 9, 2000, Robert A. Robertson of Wickham, N.B. Bob was a graduate of the UNB, Faculty of Engineering (Civil) in 1952. He was employed by the Montreal Engineering Company where he remained for his entire career. At his retirement, in 1989, he had served as President of Shawmont Nfld. Ltd.; President of SBR Offshore Ltd. & Vice-President of Monenco Company Ltd. In 1983-1984 he served as the first non-academic Chairman of the Canadian Accreditation Board & in 1984 he received the Award of Merit from the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Newfoundland for "Having made an outstanding contribution to the Engineering Profession & the Community". He is survived by his loving wife Helen, two sons: Jim (Rosalind), St. John`s, Brett (Sharon), Fredericton, NB; one daughter Nancy (Dan), Maine; five grandchildren: Amy, Rebecca, Sarah, Evan & Andrew; one brother John. Resting at Sherwood`s Funeral Home, 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB.
February 11, 2000

ROBBINS, Eva "Nellie" (nee Crews) - Of Cambridge, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 17, 2000, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Raymond and dear mother of Ray and his wife Marion, Gideon and his wife Avora, Dave, Gerry and his spouse Barbara Borland, Joan and her husband Glen Lavender, Renee and her husband, Barry Haskell, Eva and her husband Gary Cameron, and Grace and her husband Alan Maidment. Dear grandmother of 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchild. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and her brother Aubrey. Resting at CORBETT FUNERAL HOME, 95 Dundas St., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends on Monday (Today) from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m., Major H. Canning officiating. Interment Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, Floor 5B (Palliative Care) or to The Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. (www.legacy.com)
June 19, 2000

ROSS, Olive V. - Passed away in her 98th year in Rothesay, N.B. on February 18th, wife of the late George W.W. Ross. Leaving to mourn daughters Joan (Mrs. Marshall Williams) of Calgary and Margot (Mrs. Ian J. Reid of St. John`s. A sister in Wolfville, N.S. Nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
March 02, 2000

ROWE, Albert J. - (Accountant). Passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 23, 2000, Al Rowe of Topsail, in his 47th year. He was born October 28, 1952, in Corner Brook. Leaving to mourn his loss are his loving family, wife Betty (Pittman), son Michael and daughter Stephanie; his mother Annie, Corner Brook; sisters: Winnie (Wayne Matthews), Corner Brook, Cora (Ted Mierzwa), Mississauga, Ontario, Denise (David Seviour), Corner Brook, Jill, St. Catharine`s, Ontario, Joy (Selby Janes), Corner Brook and Shirley (Gary Mosher), Irishtown; his parents-in-law: Randolph and Daisy Pittman, Sop`s Arm and brother-in-law Bruce (Valerie), Sop`s Arm, along with a number of nieces and nephews and a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Al was a long-time member of the vestry of St. Peter`s Anglican Church, Upper Gullies. He was president of the CBS Lion`s Club and a member of the Elk`s Lodge. Remains resting at James. J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews with visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, September 24. Burial will take place from St. Peter`s Church, Upper Gullies, Monday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at St. Peter`s Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart Fund.
September 25, 2000

ROWE, Sheila (Robertson) - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Home on Saturday, May 6, 2000. Born in Perth, Scotland April 9, 1922. Predeceased by husband Eliol in 1990. Lovingly remembered by children Wendy (Max Batten), Alan, Margaret, and David (Janet); grandchildren Stephen, Gillian and Jennifer Batten, Emily and Kate Rowe; other relatives and family friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home on Sunday May 7 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral at the Carnell Chapel on Monday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow.
May 07, 2000

RUNDEL, Mr. John Andrew Thomas - Moose River, N.S. It is with deepest sadness and regret that the family announces the death of John Andrew Thomas Rundle, 53, of Moose River, formerly of Westville at the VG Site, QE II, Halifax on May 11, 2000 after a courageous battle with leukemia. John was born in New Glasgow, the son of Thomas and the late Anna (Palmer) Rundle. He was a boilermaker by trade and a member of Local 73 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. For the past 12 years he was employed by ABB Power as construction supervisor for the Atlantic provinces. He took great pride in his work and got tremendous satisfaction on bringing in a "shut down" on time. He will be remembered as an instructor for many rigging courses for the Dept. of Labour and local industries. For the past several summers John`s work took him to Nfld., where he was able to indulge in his passion for the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He shared this passion with his wife of 33 years, Ida and his faithful companion, his black Lab, Riley. John was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed hockey and baseball. He played on the Westville Gentleman`s & Old-timer`s Hockey Leagues and the Westville Miners Baseball Team. Throughout his life, he never gave up on the Toronto Maple Leafs, always optimistic that next season would be the winning one. Surviving besides his father, are his wife, Ida (Wells); children: Trudy and Richard Duggan, Westville, Heather and Aaron Millen, Westville, Tracey Rundle and Leonard Marendiuk, Regina, Sask.; sister Sharon and Fred Charlton, Trenton; father-in-law Freeman and Marlene Wells, Trenton; several nieces and nephews. He was an adoring "grampy" to grandchildren: Shona Duggan, Jeanetta Millen and Johnathon Marendiuk. He was predeceased by a sister, Karen Ann, in infancy. At John`s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. A family gathering will take place at a later date in celebration of John`s life. Anyone wishing to give a gift in John`s memory, please, consider becoming a blood or organ donor. During his illness, he learned that these really are the gifts of life. Arrangements are entrusted to P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
May 12, 2000

RUSSELL, Clarence Lemoine - (Retired Sea Captain). Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, in the presence of his loving family, Clarence L. Russell, formerly of Bonavista, in his 82nd year. Predeceased by his parents William and Alice and his brother Max. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his wife of 62 years, Evelyn (Abbott); his daughters: Grace Ryan (Bill), Holyrood and Thelma Crockett (Gene), Raymond Maine; his grandchildren: David Snow (Judy), Linda Snow Fisher (Chris), Catherine Hesson (Chris), Stephen Crockett (Robin), Carolyn Fitzpatrick (Mike), Elizabeth Williams (Tom) and Donald Crockett (Melissa). Also missing him will be his beloved great-grandchildren: Louis O`Keefe, Caitlyn and Christa Fisher (his little daily visitors), Alan, Angela and Jennifer Snow, Amanda, Jessica and Andrew Crockett, Sarah, Ashley and Christine Fitzpatrick and Ryan and Whitney Williams. He is also mourned by his sisters: Greta Wheeler, St. John`s and Mildred Lilly, Sydney; and many caring nephews and nieces. He will be missed as well by his beloved companion dog, Shelley. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 10-12:30 Friday. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Friday, August 18, from St. Thomas` Church with interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice. "Home is the sailor, home from the sea!" WHITE, Mary Doris- Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on August 15th, 2000, aged 74 years. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth, son David Gordon, daughter Mary. Leaving to mourn sons: Roy (Georgina) and Eugene (Wanda). Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 18th, 2000, from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at Broad Cove United Church Cemetery.
August 17, 2000

RYAN, Anthony - Passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, July 11th, 2000 Anthony Ryan, age 62, of St. John`s (formerly of O`Donnell`s, St. Mary`s Bay). Leaving to mourn his beloved wife of 39 years, Rose (nee Lynch), daughter of Jerry and Mary (deceased) and his three devoted children: Colleen, Paul (Andrea) and Kelly (Andrew) and precious grandson Justin Gosney, Swift Current. Also leaving to mourn four brothers: Cyril (Eva), John (Lucy), Walter (Marg) and Jerome (Charlotte) and four sisters: Sadie (Ferg), Helen (John), Key, Agnes; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Wednesday 7-10 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, July 14th at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Rd. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
July 13, 2000

RYAN, JAMES W., Q.C. - Mr. James W. Ryan, son of the late William J. and Molly (Keating) Ryan, passed away in Ottawa on Sunday, September 10, 2000. Born in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, he was educated in North Sydney. He enlisted in 1940 in the army as a member of the 7th General Hospital unit. He received the British Empire Medal in the 1946 King`s Honors List in recognition of meritorious service in the Second World War. He took his arts degree at St. Francis Xavier University, and his law degree from Dalhousie University. He was admitted to the bar of Nova Scotia in 1950 and to the bar of Alberta in 1951. He joined the office of the Attorney General and became Legislative Council in Edmonton. He later worked for the federal government as Legislative Drafting Advisor and consultant in the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados. In 1962 he joined the Department of Justice and in 1966 became Director of the Legislative Section. At the time of his retirement, he was Assistant Deputy Minister of Justice for Canada. He had a long association with the Conference of Commissioners on the Uniformity of Legislation and as a member of the Statute Revision Commission of Canada (1965-1972). After his retirement from the federal government, he went to St. John`s, Nfld to set up the Legislative Drafting Office for the Newfoundland government. Subsequently, he became UN consultant in Barbados, attached to the Ministry of the Attorney General. He set up the Legislative Drafting office and taught Legal Drafting at the University of West Indies in Barbados. Later he returned to Ottawa where he resided. For some time he did consulting work for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. He is survived by his wife, Najala Kawaja Head; son, William H. (Rose); daughters, Catherine Offierski (Peter) Peterborough; Joan McNulty (John) Amprior; nine grandchildren; brothers: Terry, Moncton; Martin, Edmonton; sisters: Joan, Halifax; Maureen Cochrane, Vancouver; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral to be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Ottawa, Ontario. Family flowers only. Donations to Shepherds of Good Hope or Cancer Society or Charity of choice.
September 12, 2000

SAUNDERS, Frank Pased peacefully away at Stratford, Ontario on Sunday, April 16, 2000. Predeceased by wife Violet; parents Nicholas and Helen and sister Mary. Leaving to mourn son David (Kathy); daughters: Susan, Sandra and Tanya; granddaughter Jessica, all of Ontario; brother Nick; sisters: Margaret Bambrick (John), Helen, Cathy O`Leary (Paul) and mother-in-law Phyllis Toope, all of St. John`s. He will be sadly missed by his family and numerous friends. Funeral at Scott Funeral Home, Weston Road, Toronto, Thursday, April 20. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
April 18, 2000

SAUNDERS, William Joseph - Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Home on Saturday, July 29, 2000, William Joseph Saunders, aged 87 years, formerly of Greenspond. Predeceased by wife Ethel in 1986. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughters: Mabel (Ern Curnew), Marie (Melvin Snelgrove), Linda (Wayne Tiller), all of St. John`s and Betty (Robert Scott), Calgary, Alb.; son David (Michelle); granddaughter Leighann Saunders; grandsons: Randy and Paul Curnew; two sisters: Millie Vail and Clara Burry of St. John`s; brother Gordon (Devere) Saunders, Wellesley, Ont.; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon Tuesday. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at 2 p.m. from The Carnell Chapel. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Agnes Pratt Home.
July 31, 2000

SCHIESTEL, Constance (Connie) - Peacefully, at home, in accordance with her wishes, surrounded by her family, after a valiant, inspiring battle with cancer, on Thursday, March 23, 2000, Constance (Connie) Beatrice Schiestel (nee Murphy), age 34 years, of St. Catharines, formerly of Kitchener. Survived by her devoted and faithful husband, Jack (John); her best friend and mother, Margaret Murphy of Kitchener; her loving sisters: Pamela Murphy and John, Rose Murphy and Ron, all of Kitchener; her brothers: Rod Murphy and Shelley, Sean and Mary Murphy, all of Kitchener, Jimmy and Jill Murphy of St. John`s, Nfld., Gary and Patty Murphy of Seal Cove, Nfld.; and by her faithful companion, Blaze. Predeceased by her father, Stephen Murphy. Friends and relatives may call the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home Ltd., 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Monday at 9:20 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Daniel RC Church, 29 Midland Dr., Kitchener at 10 a.m., Father Wayne Lobsinger officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the VON Niagara District, 3300 Merrittville Highway, Unit 3, Thorold, L2V 4Y6, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The parish prayers will be said at the funeral home on Sunday at 8 p.m. Special thanks to the VON Niagara North End Palliative Care Team, also ComCare, the Day Surgery Staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines and also the VON Kitchener.
March 27, 2000

SCOTT, Roland L. "Scotty" - 71, of Waverley, passed away at home on June 7, 2000, with family and friends by his side. Scotty was born in Grand Falls and enjoyed an early life in Newfoundland, moving to Nova Scotia in 1965. He was employed with Air Canada for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Dieppe #90 Waverley for the past 35 years. He is and will always be a friend to all who knew him, and more than sadly missed. Surviving are sons: Wayne (Anita), Rollie (Elizabeth and Chris), all of Sackville; daughters: Paula (Karl), Waverley, Patsy (Laurie), Delaware, Ont; grandchildren: Ryan and Brittany; pets: Bronx and Parker Scott; brothers: Walter (Joyce), Duncan, BC, Leonard, St. John`s, NF; sisters: Manetta Russell, St. John`s, NF, Dorothy Martin, Gladys Scott, Peggy (Joe) Dineley, St. Catharine`s, Ont. He was predeceased by brothers: Victor and Jacob; sisters: Lillian and Sadie; and most of all, Helen, his beloved wife of 46 years. Memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dieppe #90 Waverley Thursday, June 8, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 13, 7:15 p.m., St. Francis of Assissi Church, Outer Cove, Nfld. Burial to follow at 4:00 p.m. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Waverley, St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery Fund, or the Canadian Cancer Society. "Good-bye Skipper!" Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville.
June 11, 2000

SELLARS, Thomas Charles - On August 12, 2000. Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness, in Burlington, Ontario. Cherished husband of the late Muriel (nee Woodbury) and loving father of Catherine Snider and Elizabeth Blake, residing in Ontario. Born on August 22, 1916 "Tom" Sellars began employment with the Department of Health in the Newfoundland Government of 1936. He remained there until his retirement in 1981 earning a succession of promotions culminating in his appointment as Deputy Minister. Mr. Sellars was a member of the Joint Civil Service Council and the Board of Governors of the Janeway Child Health Centre. Remains interred in Middleton, Nova Scotia after a private service.
August 19, 2000

SIMMONS, Cyril - (July 25, 1941 - July 28, 2000). Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, Cyril Simmons of Green`s Harbour, age 59 years. Predeceased by his parents: Ambrose and Ethel Simmons. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 28 years Peggy (Lacey) and their cherished son Ian and Cyril`s children: Paula, Michelle, Scott and Rodney; one brother Charles (Mac) (Minnie); two sisters: Ella Sooley (friend Vern) and Myra; special aunt Winnie Simmons (Parsons); many cherished nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; as well as a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive condolences at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, July 31, 2000 from 7-10 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Cyril Simmons Memorial Fund or a charity of one`s choice.
July 29, 2000

SMALL, Elsie Dorothy - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Nursing Home on Monday, February 7, 2000, age 85 years. Formerly of Walsall, England. Predeceased by her husband Otto. Leaving to mourn three sons: Graham (Linda), Gary (Gloria), Keith (Maxine); six grandchildren: Kent (Rosa), Bradley (Tanja), Andrew, Alison, Grant and Brittany; sister-in-law Nellie Small; nephews and nieces. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation from 2-4:30 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
February 09, 2000

SMALLWOOD, Alexander - After a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, 16th October, 2000 at his residence in Kitchener, Ontario in his 74th year. Alex beloved husband of the late Kathleen Smallwood (nee Power) (1996). Loving father of Judy and her husband John Canning, Alex and his wife Betty, Don and his wife Sylvia and Pam Bradley. Also loved by his grandchildren Tammy, Kelly, Christopher, Amber and Lisa. Dear Brother of Rita, Doris, Dave, Gus, Maxine, Kevin and Gerry. Friends will be received at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa Street South in Kitchener, Ontario 1-519-743-8900 from 2-4 & 7-9 Wednesday. Funeral Service and Committal Service in the Chapel Thursday morning at 11:00. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
October 19, 2000

SMITH, Gideon - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on October 29, 2000, Gideon Smith of Clarenville, formerly of Woody Island, Placentia Bay, aged 91 years. Predeceased by his wife Violet, 1977, second wife Stella and son Allan (Sam), 1998. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughters Trudy McEvoy (Patrick), San Francisco, USA and Linda Critch (Austin), Toronto, ON; sons Eli (Lita), Toronto, ON and Percy, Sarnia, ON; sisters Adeline Lockyer, Come-by-Chance and Alice Smith, Arnold`s Cove; brother Ben Smith (Pearl), Gander; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Arnold`s Cove. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 1, 2000 from United Church, Arnold`s Cove with interment at Interfaith Cemetery, Arnold`s Cove. In his memory, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
November 01, 2000

SMITH, Henry B. (Smitty) - On Sunday, August 20 2000 at Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital, Toronto. Loving husband of Margy (nee Terry). Proud and devoted father of David and his wife Patti (nee Ansell). Dear grandfather of Alexander, Nicholas and Matthew. Brother of the late Hubert and his wife Doris of St. John`s, Nfld. Memorial Service at St. Veronica`s Church, 1300 Carson Ave., Dorval, Quebec on Wednesday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive condolences in church at 10:30 a.m. If desired, donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Private interment at Field of Honour, Pointe Claire, Quebec.
August 23, 2000

SMITH, Mary Florence - Surrounded by her family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, November 6, 2000, in her 52nd year, Mary Smith; dearly loved wife of Winston Smith of Brantford and cherished mother to Tammy of North Carolina and Bonnie of Brantford; lovingly adored Nanny to Carissa and Ashlyn. Mary will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters: Jim Peddle and Alfred Peddle, both of Massachusetts, Don Peddle, Fred Peddle, Gerald Peddle, Bill Peddle, Jean Fitzpatrick, John Peddle, Walter Peddle, Mildred Byrne, Shirley Bickford, all of Newfoundland, Betty Ryan of Labrador, Bob Peddle of Tennessee, Marie Kavanagh of Cambridge. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Peddle (Goss) and one sister Alice. Mary was an active member of St. James Anglican Church. Friends will be received at McCLEISTER FUNERAL HOME, North Chapel, 495 Park Road North, Brantford, Ontario, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment at Oakhill Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated. McCLEISTER, (519)758-1553.
November 07, 2000

SNOOK, George E. - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Home on Friday, May 26, 2000, George E. Snook, formerly of St. Lewis, Labrador, in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his wife Gertrude, son Israel and sons-in-law Douglas Seaward and Allan Combden. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughters: Pearl Saunders (Clyde), Greta Curl (Grafton), May King (Eric), Laura Randell (Garfield), Daisy Combden, Evelyn Gunson (Tom); sons: Redge (Dona) and Leonard; daughter-in-law Margaret Snook; 16 loving grandchildren, four cherished great-grandchildren and three beloved great-great-grandchildren; special nephew Calvin Poole; special nieces: Iris Poole and Rebecca Brown and their families; other relatives and many friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place in St. Lewis, Labrador at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
May 27, 2000

SNOOK, Leonard - Passed away suddenly at The Health Sciences Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2000, Leonard Snook, formerly of St. Lewis, Lab., aged 40 years. Predeceased by his parents George and Gertrude; brother Israel; brothers-in-law: Douglas Seaward and Allan Combden. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter Lisa Sarah; brother Redge (Dona); sisters: Pearl Saunders (Clyde), Greta Curl (Grafton), May King (Eric), Laura Randell (Garfield), Daisy Combden and Evelyn Gunson (Tom); sister-in-law Marg Snook; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, July 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
July 06, 2000

SNOW, Frederick - Age 75. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 4th, 2000 for the late Fred Snow (formerly of St. John`s) at the United Church, Grand Bank. He is survived by his three daughters: Carol Ann (Greg) White, St. John`s, Susan (late Berton) Silliker, New Brunswick and Susan Martin, Grand Bank; 5 brothers, 4 sisters and special friend Claude Myles. There will be a Memorial Mass on March 18 at Roncalli Church, Airport Heights at 5:00 p.m.
February 26, 2000

SNOW, Raymond Garth - Passed away January 9, 2000 at Owen Sound, Ontario, Raymond Garth Snow, formerly of Bay Roberts, in his 75th year. Husband of Judy, father of Douglas, Donald and Richard, brother of Etta, all of Ontario. Predeceased by brothers Mark, Warren, Edward, Sutherland, Phillip and sister Helen. Burial at Owen Sound, Wednesday, January 12, 2000.
January 11, 2000

SOPER, Allan - Passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, Pastor Allan Soper, age 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Mary M. Soper; daughters: Nola (Norm) Perry, St. John`s and Renée (Don) Wall, Sherwood Park, Alberta; five grandchildren: Andrea (Doug) Phelan, Jessica, Grant, Lindsey and Alexander Wall; also a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Gordon Wooolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte. Visitation Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00, 2:00-4:00, 7:00-9:00; Thursday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Funeral Service to take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2000 from the Little Burnt Bay Pentecostal Church. Interment to take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2000 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, St. John`s. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Gideons International.
October 26, 2000

SOPER, Jean (nee Whyte) - Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, Jean Soper (nee Whyte), British War Bride, born in Dundee, Scotland. Predeceased by her husband Sidney Soper in 1988. Leaving to mourn her son David (Louise) at Mount Pearl; grandsons: David (Renee Scaplen) at Mount Pearl and Michael (fiancee Tina Cole) at C.F.B., Shilo, Manitoba; son Jim at St. John`s; daughter Elizabeth Soper and grandson Matthew at British Columbia; niece Jean at Dundee, Scotland; friends and staff at Chancellor Park as well as her close friends at St. John`s and Long Cove. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at the United Church Cemetery, Long Cove, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the C.N.I.B. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John`s.
November 22, 2000

SPARKES, Eleanor (nee Parsons) - (Formerly of Grand Bank, Newfoundland). Peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 3, 2000. Eleanor Sparkes of Bradford, at 70 years of age, beloved wife of Gordon. Loving mother of her son, the late Rick, daughter Linda and her husband Bob Scott of Newmarket. Dear sister of Emma, Melita, Shirley and Bob and sister-in-law of Violet, Roy, Howard, Goldie and Lettie. Memorial Service to be held Friday, September 8, 2000 at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
September 08, 2000

SPEAR, Kathleen (Aylward) - Passed peacefully away in Warrensburg, Missouri on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, age 64. Predeceased by her father Lawrence, husband Bruce and daughter Lisa. Leaving to mourn one daughter Charmaine, three sons David, Bruce and Anthony & families residing in the U.S.A. Also her mother Bride, three brothers, Leo, Dennis & Lar & families of St. John`s. Interment took place Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, Sept. 11, 2000.
September 23, 2000

SPICHKO, Elizabeth (nee O`Leary) - Passed peacefully away in Saskatchewan on Thursday, April 6, 2000. Elizabeth, formerly of St. John`s, leaves to mourn husband Don; son Stephen; daughter Allison; mother Anne O`Leary. Predeceased by father Francis O`Leary; brothers: Frank (special friend Sherry), Raymond (Kelly); sisters: Linda Genge (David) and Joan; four nieces and eight nephews plus a large number of aunts, uncles and cousins; also a large circle of friends in Kerrobert, Sask. and St. John`s. Funeral Services in Kerrobert, Sask. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation.
April 11, 2000

SPURRELL, Gerald Maxwell - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, Gerald Maxwell Spurrell, age 45 years. Formerly of Badgers Quay, B.B. Leaving to mourn loving wife Ruby (nee Legge); son Gerald; parents: Frank and Emma Spurrell; sister Sylvia Cowie (Bruce); brother Lester (Gloria); other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place at Gerald`s request. Arrangements entrusted to Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd.
September 20, 2000

SQUIRES, Gerard Harrison - Passed peacefully away at his residence in Mount Pearl, on August 11, 2000, Gerald Harrison Squires, aged 73 years. Formerly of Bell Island and a member of the Nfld. Telephone Company Pioneers. Predeceased by his wife Evelyn, September 1999. Leaving to mourn daughters Elizabeth Stanford and Geraldine (Basil Brown); son Barry; granddaughters Jaclyn Stanford and Angela Brown; grandsons Scott Stanford and Kirk Brown; sisters Florence and Tilly; brother Wellington (Gladys); special brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ed and Hazel Hedd; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral service 11 a.m. on Monday, August 14th, 2000, from Barrett`s Chapel with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Peter`s On The Rock, Anglican Church, Shea Heights.
August 12, 2000

SQUIRES, Brother Ronald James - Age 57. Passed away in Vancouver, B.C., February 23, 2000. Predeceased by his parents, James and Mary Squires of St. John`s. Former teacher at Regina High School, Corner Brook and at St. Bon`s and Brother Rice, St. John`s. Funeral Mass Tuesday, February 29 from Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Vancouver, with burial in Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery. R.I.P.
February 25, 2000

STEPHAN, F. Rodney - Passed peacefully away at Tyndall Estates, Mississauga on Wednesday, September 20, 2000, age 99 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Vera, in 1970; brothers: Joe and Eric; sister Gladys Johns. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife of 29 years, Helen; sons: Don (Catherine), Toronto and Larry (Lynn), Eastport; step-daughter Pat (Ken) Comba, Mississauga; grandchildren: David Stephan, Halifax, Geoff Stephan, Toronto, Carolyn (Gary) Rusiak, Toronto, Jennifer (Steven) Hawthorne, Pittsburgh and Andrew Stephan, New York City; great-grandchildren: Sean and Samantha Stephan, Halifax, Alexandra, Stephanie and Elizabeth Rusiak, Toronto, Evan, Connor and Graham Hawthorne, Pittsburgh. All who knew him would agree Rod lived life to the fullest. He was a man active in his church and community with an acute interest in the business world and current affairs. Participating in swimming and lawn bowling into his early 90`s, he had innate love of sports and pride in his sons` accomplishments. A Memorial Service and a celebration of his life will be held at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Royal York Road, Weston on Tuesday, September 26.
September 23, 2000

STEVENS, Llewellyn Jones - April 23, 1918 - March 14, 2000. Passed peacefully in his 82nd year in Oshawa, Ontario. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Annie; sister of Phyllis Jones; son of Robin and Ruth Parsons; daughter and son-in-law Marley and Don Lewis grandsons: Jesse Lewis and Ewen Lewis and family, including 4 great-grandchildren; as well as family and friends in Nfld. Sincere gratitude to sister-in-law Nina Squires, and friend Ann Coleman and family. Service commemorated at St. Georges Memorial Anglican Church in Oshawa with Reverend Paul Feheley presiding.
March 27, 2000

STONE, William (Bill) - 27 year employee of C.N. Railway in Newfoundland, then retired from Litton Systems, Rexdale (1988). At the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, Ontario on Sunday, April 9, 2000. Beloved husband of Joy Stone. Loving father of Lee and her husband Dave Sweetland of Milton. Dear brother of Gerald of Ottawa and Robert in Newfoundland, Jean and husband Doug Donnelly of Toronto, Shirley and husband Gerry Greene, Beryl and husband Rev. Tim Reid and Gertrude and husband John Snow all of Newfoundland. Loved by his granddaughter Danielle McKenna and his step-grandchildren: Jackie, Jennie, Jamie and Jonathan Sweetland. Family and friends may visit at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, 114 Main Street, Milton, Ontario from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 11 a.m. Cremation.
April 11, 2000

STONE, William Henry - Passed away April 9, 2000 in Mississauga, ON. Beloved husband of Joy (nee Osmond); loving father to Lee; grandfather to Danielle; much loved brother of Jean (Doug Donnelly) of Toronto, Gerald (Ruth - deceased) of Ottawa; Shirley (Gerry Greene), Beryl (Rev. Jim Reid), Gertrude (John Snow) and Robert (Elizabeth) all of St. John`s. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church.
May 24, 2000

STOWE, Bertram (Bert) - Peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Monday, December 18, 2000. Bert Stowe of Owen Sound and formerly of Kitchener and St. John`s, Newfoundland, in his 79th year. Loving husband and best friend for 49 years of Grace Stowe (nee Crowley). Dear brother of Doris Rakowicz of Brampton, Mildred and her husband Arnold Schwindt of Elmira and William Stowe of St. John`s, Newfoundland. Also survived by fourteen nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law Flora Crowley of Kitchener. Predeceased by two sisters: Velina Golding and Jean Vardy. A gathering of family and friends to remember and celebrate his life will be held at a later date at the home of his niece Barbara Mitchell in Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations in his memory to the charity of your choice and they may be made through the Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Avenue, West, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 4W5 (519-376-3710).
December 24, 2000

STURGE, Rev. Edwin Clifton - Passed away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, after a short illness, Rev. Edwin Clifton Sturge, in his 81st year, son of the late John and Amy Sturge of Glovertown. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories, his loving wife of over 50 years, Marie (Pike); daughters Carolyn and Catheryn Nelson (Norman); and granddaughters Jessica and Cara Nelson; several cousins and a large circle of friends. Clifton served as a minister of the United Church of Canada for over 50 years. He graduated from Memorial College, Dalhousie University and Pine Hill Divinity College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He served in several charges in Newfoundland including Buchans, Gander, Botwood, St. James and Wesley in St. John`s, also in the Annapolis Valley and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since retiring in 1985, he also served as interim minister at St. Andrew`s Church in Saint John, New Brunswick and Northlea United Church in Laval, Quebec. He was past president of the Newfoundland Conference and served on various committees in the Presbytery, Conference and General Council throughout the years. He will be greatly missed by his many friends all across Canada. Family will be receiving friends at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service will be held at Wesley United Church on Friday, April 7th, 2000 at 2 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to Wesley United Church, St. James United Church or charity of one`s choice. "Since what we choose is what we are, And what we love we yet shall be, The goal may ever shine afar, The will to win it makes us free."
April 05, 2000

TAPP, John Raymond - of Random Island, Trinity Bay, passed peacefully away in the presence of his family, on April 1, 2000, at the age of 69 years. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and Tom, sister Vera, daughters Beatrice, and Ruby, and son John. Leaving to mourn with loving memories; wife Josephine, and daughters; Patsy Taylor (Rick), Shirley Reid (Chris), Caroline Anthony (Paul), Linda Tapp, Eileen Sears (Gordon), Judy Butler (Todd). Grandchildren, Patricia, Jennifer, Christopher, Richard, Ronald, Mandy, Meghan, Melissa, Melina, Robert, Janine, Emily, Kristopher, Vanessa. Brothers; Eric (Maude), Jim (Shirley), Elijah, Ches (Glenda). Sister Dorothy (George Short) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Special friends Dick and Dora. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, Hamilton Avenue. Visitation Sunday and Monday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral from Barrett`s Memorial Chapel Tuesday, April 4th at a time to be announced. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
April 02, 2000

TAYLOR, Elizabeth R. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, St. John`s on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, Mrs. Elizabeth Rebecca Taylor (nee Harding) of Clarkes Beach, formerly of St. John`s. Leaving with many cherished memories, her husband Clarence, Clarke`s Beach; daughter Judy (Lester) Ivany, Mount Pearl; sons: Wayne (Barbara) Taylor, Mt. Pearl, David (Karen) Taylor, St. John`s; four loving grandchildren: Mark and Paul Ivany, Robyn and Joshua Taylor. Remembered by a wide circle of friends and neighbours in her retirement community of Clarke`s Beach as well as former co-workers at Health Sciences, St. John`s. Resting at Moores Funeral Home, Clarke`s Beach. Funeral Service on Friday, July 14th at 2 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, South River with interment at St. Augustines Anglican Cemetery, Burnt Head. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted.
July 12, 2000

TENNENT, Ruth - Aged 87 years, died peacefully in Scotland on February 17, 2000. Beloved mother of Donald (Kay), Rosemary, and Graeme; grandmother of Alison, Katie, Iain, and Robbie.
February 20, 2000

TELFORD, Audrey Frances Billings - 86, of Roanoke and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, died Monday, August 28, 2000 in Friendship Manor, Roanoke, VA. She was born September 7, 1913, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late David Billings and Mabel McCausland Billings. Audrey was self-employed as a beautician for many years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: William and Anna Telford, Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, VA; daughter Shirley Newhook, St. John`s, Newfoundland, Canada; sister Cora Kennard, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer`s Association, Attn: Memorial Donations, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-1676. An inurnment service will be conducted in Woodlawn Cemetery, Friday, September 15, 2000 at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, VA, (540)586-3443.
September 10, 2000

TERON, Ruby (nee Thornhill) - Age 56. Died suddenly February 26th, after a short battle with cancer, at London`s Health Science Center. Born at Grand Bank. Daughter of Captain Frank and the late Agnes Thornhill. Survived by husband Robert; son Paul; daughter Lisa Garbut (Steve); two grandsons; sisters: Sue Blagdon, Margaret Hamilton (Jim), Bertha Andrews (Gordon), Shirley Patten (Eli); brothers: Ewart (Edna), Bill (Matilda), Harold (Irene). Predeceased by brothers: Gordon and Eli.
February 28, 2000

TERRY, David Redfers - Passed away suddenly at his home in Tasmania, Australia, on Friday, April 21, 2000, David Redfers Perry, aged 39 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Sharon Terry (Petten); four children: Jonathan, Sally, Alice and Jane; his parents Robin and Helen Terry; two brothers Craig and Simon, all of Tasmania; parents-in-law Cliff and Audrey Petten of Chamberlains; sister-in-law Judy Terry (Geoff) of Tasmania and brother-in-law Jeffrey Petten (Tamara) of Foxtrap Access Road. Interment to take place in Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia, Friday, April 28, 2000.
April 29, 2000

THOMAS, Cecil - Passed away suddenly in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 24, 2000, age 85 years. Predeceased by his parents George and Margaret Thomas, daughter-in-law Nina Thomas and eldest grandchild Annette Thomas. Also, predeceased by brothers: Alfred, Edgar, Matthew, Nelson, Peter and Wilfred. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Kay; son Keith (Marion) and grandson Darren; three sisters: Margaret (New Jersey, USA), Eleanor and Gertrude and one brother Maxwell residing in St. John`s. Cremation and a memorial service has taken place on Thursday, July 27 at St. Peter`s Church, Winnipeg. Cecil will be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends both in Winnipeg and St. John`s.
August 05, 2000

TILLEY, Harold - Passed peacefully away on September 23, 2000, Harold Tilley of Botwood, in his 69th year. Leaving to mourn his passing are Ruth, Trey and Jennifer Metcalfe with whom he resided for the past 12 years and the residents and staff of Hilltop Manor, Arnold`s Cove. Resting at James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation on Sunday, September 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services at 2 p.m. on Monday from the funeral home. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Dunn`s Hill Road, Foxtrap.
September 25, 2000

TOBIN, Captain Michael A. - 90, of 80 Archibald Avenue, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away at 6:14 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 1st, 2000 at the Northside General Hospital in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Born in Dunville, Newfoundland on October 26, 1909, Captain Tobin was the eldest of ten children. He was the son of the late John Tobin and Julia (nee Glynn) Tobin. He was predeceased by his first wife Kathleen (Grant), his brother John (Jack) and his sisters Theresa (Reddigan), Carmel (O`Reilly), Mary (Mealey) and Louise (Kaufman). He is survived by his wife Nora (nee Ryan); three sons: Michael (Elaine), Terry and David (North Sydney); two brothers: James (Dunville, Newfoundland) and Anthony (Hamilton, Ontario); and two sisters: Rita Rosskoph (Florida) and Maude Masurack (California). Captain Tobin was a master mariner and had a distinguished career of over 50 years at sea. He first went to sea aboard a Norwegian whaler in 1927 under Captain Borgen. He then served aboard the Argyle, the Clyde and the Home (of the Reid Newfoundland Company) from 1928 to 1934. He sailed aboard the Glencoe from 1934 to 1940, earning his First Mate`s ticket in 1939. As a member of the Merchant Marine, he served in perilous conditions throughout the entire duration of the Second World War. He sailed on the Burgeo from 1940 to 1955, initially as First Mate under captain Gullage from 1940 to 1946 and then as master from 1946 to 1955. Captain Tobin brought the William Carson, the first car ferry, to the Gulf and sailed her from 1955 to 1966. He then served as captain of the Leif Eriksson from 1966 to 1968 and finally as master of the Ambrose Shea from 1968 to 1974. He remained active after his retirement in 1975. He served as a navigator on the St. Lawrence River piloting ships to Montreal. He sailed for six decades without an accident, including four decades as master. In recognition of his distinguished marine career, he received an honorary diploma from the Canadian Coast Guard College in 1983. Captain Tobin`s career was profiled in Harry Bruce`s Lifeline (1977) and in Rannie Gillis` This is Not the Mainland (1999). His life story was also the subject of a feature article in a recent issue of "Cape Breton`s Magazine." In his retirement, Captain Tobin took up gardening with a passion and played golf until the age of 85. He was also an avid walker and reader. He had a lifelong interest in the history, language and culture of Newfoundland and this was reflected in the composition of his library. Known for his kindly demeanor and gentle smile, he will be sorely missed, fondly remembered and eternally loved by his family and friends. Resting at W.J. Dooley`s Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia on Sunday, April 2, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, April 3, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph`s Roman Catholic Church, North Sydney, N.S. with Father Tom MacNeil officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Holy Cross Cemetery Fund.
April 03, 2000

TOBIN, William - Passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, November 09, 2000. William Tobin, age 78 years, of St. John`s, formerly of Red Island, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by his mother and father, Jane and Alphonsus; his two sons: Michael and Jason; granddaughter Viola; grandson Jimmy; his brothers: Pat, Fonce and Peter. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Mary (Emberley); his sons: Freeman (Marg), Southern Harbour, Pete (Doreen), Al (Charmaine), Bernie (Carol), all of St. John`s, Jim (Patsy), Goulds, Chris, Toronto, Aiden (Pat), Winnipeg; daughters: Viola, Ottawa, Eileen (Peter), Toronto, Molly (Albert), Tickel Cove, Jane, Toronto, Yvonne (Fraser), BC; 20 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; one sister Mary Ashford, Fortune; one sister-in-law Molly Tobin, Corner Brook. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 13th, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
November 10, 2000

TUCKER, John - Passed away November 20, 2000 in Victoria, B.C. at age 73. Predeceased by sons: Paul, Chris and John. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Alice; daughters: Barbara, Rita and Sherry; son Pat (Brenda); brother James (Jean); sisters-in-law: Annie, Rita, Meg and Mary and eight grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
November 28, 2000

UEBEL, Wolfgang - Died at St. John`s Sunday night, Feb. 20, 2000. Left with fond and loving memories are wife, Heather; daughter, Anke (Jochen), Germany; sons: Hanns, N.S. and Simonjay Moreton, St. John`s; family in NS; mother and sisters in Germany; father and mother-in-law Ron and Marilyn Pumphrey; very special friends Marylou Peters, John and Gerard Trainor, and Tony Fisher. Cremation has taken place. Private celebration of this remarkable gentleman`s life shortly. Donations to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center.
February 26, 2000

UPHILL, Viola - Aged 89 years, passed peacefully away in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, on October 15, 2000. Predeceased by her parents, Rev. Henry Uphill and Grace Uphill (née CARTER). She leaves to mourn cousins in England and also cousins in Newfoundland - Margaret Halleran, Elizabeth Gibson, John Carter and Geoffrey Stirling. Funeral services at St. Mary`s Church in Devizes, Wiltshire, England.
October 21, 2000

VARDY, Margaret M. - Passed away suddenly at the Dr. G.B. Cross Hospital in Clarenville on October 5th, 2000. Margaret M. Vardy of Clarenville, formerly of Johnshaven, Scotland, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husbands Gordon Martin and George Vardy. Left with fond and loving memories, daughters: Kathleen Crofts, Toronto, Ont., Georgina Barry (Jack), Clarenville; sons: Fred, Hoyles-Escasoni, St. John`s, Edward, Kincardine, Ont.; sister May Bain (Jack), South Africa; many nieces and nephews in South Africa, Scotland and U.S.A.; grandchildren: Shaun Barry, Heather Barry Ford, Michael Barry, Stephaine Walsh (Barry), Mark and Davey Thistle, Nicole and Angela Vardy; eight great-grandchildren; and a large number of relatives and friends. Remains rested at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral was held 3 p.m. on October 8th from Memorial United Church in Clarenville with interment at the United Church Cemetery, Clarenville. In Her Memory Memorial Fund to Hoyles Escasoni Complex, St. John`s.
October 10, 2000

VOKEY, Elizabeth Margaret (nee Regan) - Passed peacefully away on April 7, 2000 at the Health Sciences Centre, after a lengthy illness, Elizabeth Margaret Vokey (nee Regan), aged 77 years, formally from South Wales, United Kingdom. Left to mourn, with fond and loving memories, her loving husband Fred, Veteran World War II, Royal Navy; her devoted daughter Gaynor and husband Fred Power; four loving grandchildren: Shawn and fiancee Laurie, Dennis and Jon Paul in Alberta, and granddaughter Stephanie; also leaving to mourn a large circle of family and friends. A very special thank you to the nursing staff at the Health Sciences Centre, 4th floor North A, for their very kind compassionate care. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral service on Monday, April 10, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA. "May she rest in peace in the loving arms of Jesus"
April 11, 2000

WAKELIN, D. Lorne - Age 87, passed peacefully away, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at Lindsay, Ontario. Predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (McIlhergey), 1983 and Isobel (Downes), 2000; also his brothers: Grant, Arch, Ralph; and sister Kay. Survived by son Brian (Anne) and daughter Sandra O`Keefe (Pat), St. John`s, Newfoundland; sister Margaret Pryke (Ken) of Lindsay; and special sister-in-law Doreen Wakelin of Lindsay. Left with special memories of their poppy, grandchildren: Lisa Aquiar (Peter), Lynn Baron (Andrew), Launa Cornel (Greg), Lori Billings (David) and Jeff, Seamus, Jonathan and Joel O`Keefe and great-grandchildren: Briana and Zachary Baron and special nephew Gordon Wakelin. Resting at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay, Ontario on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service in the chapel on Friday, October 13, 2000 at 1:30 p.m.
October 12, 2000

WALSH, Martha - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Home on Monday, August 7, 2000 Martha M. Walsh, formerly of Merasheen Island, aged 90 years. Predeceased by husband John J. Leaving to mourn two loving daughters: Josephine Eells (John), Germany, Carmel Walsh, Portugal Cove; 3 grandsons: Greg, Colorado, Chris, Kuwait, Mike, Iowa; granddaughter Patricia, Edmonton; great-granddaughter Courtney, Edmonton; 3 sisters: Mrs. Betty Phillips, Whitbourne, Mrs. Sadie Giles, Dartmouth and Miss Marcella Ennis, St. John`s; also a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd., Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, August 14, 2000 from The Basilica at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martha and John`s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
August 09, 2000

WALSH, Patricia (Peddle) - (53). Born September 1st, 1946 on Bell Island. Passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Buena Park, California, Wednesday, August 23, 2000. Patricia is survived by her husband of 31 years, Peter; sons: Paul, Leo, Terry; and daughter Susie; as well as grandchildren: Cayla, Heather, Brittany, Michael, Connor, Anthony and Jonnie; brothers: Ron, Bernard; and sister Genevieve. In lieu of sympathies, everyone who knew and loved her should put on some Irish music, enjoy a beef steak and kidney pie, a Vo7, and a game of Scat. Her kindness and generosity will be remembered by all.
September 02, 2000

WALSH, Sarah M. - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Good Friday, April 21, 2000, Sarah M. Walsh (nee Lane), formerly of Tickle Cove, B.B., in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband, Michael Patrick. Leaving to mourn, her nieces and nephews; Sarah Raymond (John), Bridget Barker, Cecilia Tracey at St. John`s; Mary Besaw at Stephenville; Ronald Murphy at Plate Cove East, B.B.; Marjorie Ducey at New Jersey; Cyril Ducey at Bronx, N.Y.; John Lane and Rosemarie Brunaforte at Long Island, N.Y.; Barbara Martin at New Brunswick; Ronald Lane at Massachusetts; John and Marlene Lane at California; sister-in-law Mary Collier at St. John`s; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Waking at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Sunday, April 23rd, 7-10 p.m., Monday, 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. "Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on Her Soul."
April 23, 2000

WARD, Edward Francis - Peacefully passed at Freeport Health Centre, on March 3rd, 2000 in Kitchener. Age 69 years. Predeceased by mother and father Bridgette and Lawrence; two brothers: Micheal and Larry. Leaving to mourn daughter: Edwina Carder; son-in-law: Rodney; three grandchildren: Amanda, Julie, and Shane, all of Kitchener; two sisters: Dorothy Oliver, husband Charlie and Agnes Pittman, all of NF, and a large number of nieces and nephews. Graveside service to be held on Monday, March 13, 2000 at 2 p.m.
March 13, 2000

WARFORD, Alma (Bussey) - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Friday, April 21st, 2000 Alma (Bussey) Warford, in her 77th year. Dear mother of Ina, husband William Norman, Oshawa, Warren Bussey, wife Jackie, Ajax, Herman Bussey, wife June, Ajax and Rex Bussey, wife Madonna, Whitby. Fondly remembered by her step-sons and daughters: Freeman, Leonard, Max, Edwin, Elsie, Beulah and their families. Dear sister of Greta Payne, Edith Mugford (Albert), Clara Snow, Clifton Anthony (Ethel) and George Anthony (Rita), all of Newfoundland. Lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren: Corrine, Linda, Wade, Jeff, Lori, Denise, Christopher, Mark, John, Paul and James. Dearest great-grandmother of Hailey, Joshua and Riley. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. W. (721-1234) on Monday, April 24th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at St. Thomas` Anglican Church, Brooklin on Tuesday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
April 25, 2000

WESTCOTT, Luke M. - Passed peacefully away at Maynard, Mass., October 27, 2000. Predeceased by son Frank (Mary), 1990. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Rita (nee Doyle); 2 sons: Wallace (Carol), Luke Jr. (Joyce); 10 daughters: Shirley Barrington, Fran Martin (Pat), Elizabeth, Lorraine Penney (Ray), Helen Coady (Charles), Barbara Westrich (Michael), Annie Bingle (John), Mary Kinney (Donald), Joan Brown (Daniel), Rhonda Duarte (Richard); brother James (Mary); sister Amelia Hurrell; sister-in-law Mary Goodridge; 45 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; special friend Mary Skinner. Funeral took place November 2, 2000, Maynard, Mass., U.S.A.
November 25, 2000

WHITE, Gary Keith - Suddenly on September 19, 2000 at 100 Mile House, B.C., Gary Keith White, aged 43 years. Late of Horsefly, B.C. and formerly of Williams Lake, B.C. Gary is survived by his loving family, wife Lorraine; one son Scott; one daughter Kristin; two grandchildren: Jordan and Tanya; father, Fred White and mother, Joan Weidner; one sister, Linda Mash; two brothers: John Fraser and Terry Fraser; numerous nieces and nephews; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Phyllis Squires; uncle, David; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Daryl. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 23, 2000 from the Chapel of Gregory`s Funeral Home, Williams Lake, B.C. Cremation followed. In lieu of flowers the family have requested donations to The Salvation Army Food Bank or The Salvation Army Children`s Christmas Fund.
September 23, 2000

WHITE, Hubert Thomas - Passed away at Orilla, Ontario, April 29, 2000, formerly of Greenspond in his 78 year. Leaving to mourn wife Ruth; son Bob, wife Christine, and two grandchildren; brother Roland at Mt. Pearl; sister Edith Alyward at Grand Falls. Burial has taken place at Orilla.
May 06, 2000

WHITE, Marion B. - Passed peacefully away at the Lakeshore Centre, Coquitlam, B.C. on Saturday, November 11, 2000 Marion B. White in her 89th year. Predeceased by her brother Edwin and sister May (Weza). She is survived by her sister Gertrude Peters and brother Ralph White (Ruth), Masonic Park, also many nieces and nephews, particularly Janet Riddell and Marilyn Rogers both of Coquitlam, daughters of Ralph White, who provided her with love and companionship for many years. Cremation has taken place with inurnment in Victoria, B.C.
November 16, 2000

WHITE, Michael (Mick) - Age 80. Born Little Bona, P.B. Passed peacefully away May 3, 2000 at Woodfords Comfort Manor, Holyrood. Predeceased by brothers Dan and Cyril; sister Rose Ball. Leaving to mourn brother Doug (Elizabeth), Dunville; sisters: Marie de Vries, Kitchener, Ont., Helen Day, California; also a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home. Visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Church Friday, May 5th, 10:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
May 04, 2000

WHITTAKER, John R. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, July 12, 2000, aged 76 years. Formerly of Montreal, Veteran of WWII. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Phyllis (Hickey); daughter Wanda (Martin Molloy), St. Shott`s; precious granddaughters: Carol (boyfriend Melvin), Martina and Cassandra; sisters: Audrey Carl, Montreal, Eileen Hentschel (Frank), New York; brothers: Gerald (Dolly), Montreal, James (Ann), Ontario; special sister-in-law Mary Hickey; and special friends George and Ray; also many dear nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Wednesday 7-10 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, July 14th at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
July 13, 2000

WHITTICK, Dorothy Roberts - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on October 31, 2000, Dorothy Whittick, aged 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Harry. Left with fond memories: Alan and Judith; her grandchildren: Rachel and Christopher; her special friends: Rosemary, Gwen and Lily; also a large circle of friends she met through her work with the Seniors Resource Centre. Dorothy wished for a private cremation without service followed by interment with her late husband in Burnley, U.K. Donations in Dorothy`s memory may be made to The Seniors Resource Centre, Suite W240, Prince Charles Building, 120 Torbay Road, St. John`s, NF, A1A 2G8, an association which gave her much pleasure and fulfillment over the eleven years she lived in Newfoundland.
November 01, 2000

WILLIAMS, Patrick, Francis - Peacefully, with his family by his side, at the age of 62. Born in Buchans, Newfoundland on St. Patrick`s Day. He joined the Air Force where he spent 26 years as a CommTech (Ground) and retired as a Warrant Officer before joining the public service at National Defence. Upon retiring from the public service, he worked at the Minto Suites Hotel. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Elizabeth. Much loved by his children: Pat (Rob), Don, Larry (Christine), Kim (David), Maria (Josh) and DeeDee (Dave); and his grandchildren: Ben, Anna, Liam and Camille. Predeceased by his brother Gerry (Marg) and his sister-in-law Carol Ann. Survived by his brother Walter and his sisters: Marg (Ed), Marie (Francis) and Bride as well as Tom Rossiter. Remembered by his many cousins and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father James and his mother Stella (Gorman); as well as his special Aunt Maggie (the late Bill O`Neill) and Uncle Paddy (Mary). Remembered by his brother-in-law Ozzie (Betty) and Auntie Ann (the late Joe Lucyshun). Predeceased by his father-in-law Nicholas Zary, his mother-in-law Maria (Lucyshun) and sister-in-law Audrey (Mike Owchar). Remembered by special friends Sharon Kelly and Leslie Morrison and many others. The family appreciates the support from his colleagues at Minto as well as those from his years at National Defence. Special thank you to the Willson family for their kindness. Thank you to the nurses and doctors on the 5th floor of the Ottawa General campus for their care and support. Special thank you to the wonderful staff of the 2nd floor of the Palliative Care Unit at Elisabeth Bruyère for their love and compassion. Friends may call at McEvoy Shields Funeral Home, 235 Kent Street, Thursday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Patrick`s Basilica. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to the Palliative Care Unit at the Elisabeth Bruyère Health Centre, 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8 would be gratefully appreciated. Also, messages of condolence and memorial anecdotes of Pat can be sent to sentesys@attcanada.ca or mailed to Patricia Williams, 56 Carlyle Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 4Y4 and would be greatly appreciated by the family.
December 06, 2000

WIGHT, Patricia M. - VIRGINIA BEACH -Patricia Marie Wight of the 900 block of Old Cutler died July 8, 2000, surrounded by family after courageously enduring an 11-year battle with cancer. She was born Patricia Marie O`Keefe in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, Canada, one of 10 children to William Laurence and Mary Agnes O`Keefe. She was a wonderful mother, sister and friend. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy D. Wight, her parents and two sisters, Marcella O`Keefe and Agnes O`Keefe. She leaves to mourn her only son, Gary Michael Wight, his wife, Amy, two stepchildren, Lynn Wight and Steven Wight, and Steven`s wife, Lancia, and their daughter, Aspen. She also leaves to mourn her brother, Larry O`Keefe; sisters, Isabel Birkland, Margaret Nolette, Anne Kearney, Bernadette Bird, Loretta Pentzer, Mary Mondou; her brother-in-law, Marcel Mondou; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her cherished dogs, Kai and Aspen. Patricia managed the Navy Marine Golf Course outside Pearl Harbour in Honolulu, Hawaii, for over 15 years. She later was the cook and owner of a successful luncheon spot, known as The Sandwich Board, in the Pembroke area of Virginia Beach. Patricia was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Patricia exhibited a type of kindness and selflessness that could not help but impact the lives of everyone she knew. Patricia was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and will be remembered always with love. The wishes of Patricia were to have her remains cremated. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at H.D. Oliver.
July 15, 2000

WRIGHT, Willis Arthur - (1st Principal of Northlea School, Leaside - Retired) Peacefully at Shepherd Lodge on Sunday, December 10, 2000 in his 96th year. Willis, loving husband of the late Annetta. Dear father of Marianne Hamilton and her husband Donald and Jim and his wife Elsie (nee Norris) of St. John`s, Newfoundland. Loving grandpa of Stephen and Liz, Arthur and Pamela, and Patricia Hamilton and Wilfrid and his fiancée Amy Jacobs, Richard and Matthew Wright. Dear great-grandpa of Kayla and Erik Hamilton. Dear brother of Grace, Bert and Myrtle Wright, Gertrude Hemphill, Jean Edwards and the late Lorne, Maurice and Dorothy Wright, and Bernice Taylor. Resting at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue E., (east of Kennedy Road), Agincourt on Thursday 7-9 p.m., and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For funeral service on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wesley Chapel, Free Methodist Church, 2385 Warden Avenue (at Huntingwood Dr.) Scarborough. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations to Shepherd Lodge, 125 Bonis Ave., Suite 100, Scarborough, M1T 3R8 would be appreciated by the family. ABSENT FROM THE BODY PRESENT WITH THE LORD
December 16, 2000

WILLIAMS, George Francis - Died peacefully at home in Halifax on June 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late Herbert and Mary (Glynn), George was born in St. John`s, Nfld. June 1, 1946. A graduate of Memorial University, he worked in the education system as a teacher, consultant and director of professional development. George later established himself in the investment industry in Nova Scotia where he rose to management with Wood Gundy and became president of Scotia Bond. Most recently he achieved national recognition in the financial industry as a sought after personal and group coach with his "Managing Me" series. A charismatic leader with an infectious enthusiasm for life, his own wonderful wit and great strength of character, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Surviving are wife Margaret Hayden; children Geoffrey and Elizabeth; brothers: Herbert, Kitchener, Kevin, Sarnia; sister Patricia Lawlor, St. John`s; and mother-in-law Ferne Hayden, Saint John. He was predeceased by his sister Margaret Knisley. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Cathedral, 5732 College St. on June 22 at 2 p.m. Visitation at 6069 Oakland Road on June 21 from 7 to 9. Cremation has taken place. A memorial scholarship fund has been established at Queen Elizabeth High School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through the Bank of Nova Scotia, 6005 Coburg Road, Halifax, N.S. B3H 2Y8.
June 21, 2000