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Extract of Obituaries For Those Who Died
Away from their Original Place of Birth

YEAR 1998
Names M - P

 

MacFARLANE, Pauline - Passed peacefully away at Baddeck, N.S. on June 30, 1998 Pauline (Long) MacFarlane. Predeceased by husband Ralph. Leaving to mourn daughter Pauline (Tom) Radtke; two grandchildren; two sisters: Carolyn Power, Salmonier, Helen Kirby, St. John's; one brother John (Mary), St. John's; also a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Service took place at Baddeck, N.S.
July 04, 1998

MAHONEY, Alice - Entered into eternal rest in the presence of her family at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Saturday, August 29, 1998, Alice Mahoney (nee Brown, born in Brigus) of Colliers; Predeceased by her husband, Maurice on January 22, 1969; Leaving to mourn her sad loss with fond and loving memories are her children: two sons: John (Patricia), Holyrood, Leo (Rose), Colliers; two daughters: Betty (Kevin) Ryan, Marysvale, Alice (George) Dalton, Harbour Main; her 14 precious grandchildren: Stephanie, Leo, Don, Sherry, Rosalyn, Kevin, Tony, Tammy, Shannon, Amy, George, Kellianne, Glenn, Ashley; her four great-grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Nicholas and Lindsay; Sharing in her loss is her special brother, Fred Brown and family, Florida, also her sisters-in-law: Bessie, Brigus, Margaret, Clarke's Beach, Mary and Theresa Brown, U.S.A., Mary Meaney, Conception Harbour, Clara Mahoney, Colliers, and Betty Shannahan, Harbour Grace; a large number of nieces, nephews, including special niece Margaret Malli, New Jersey, cousins and friends. Resting at Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral will take place on Monday, August 31, following 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church, Colliers. Interment will be in the R.C. Cemetery, Colliers. 'May your gentle soul rest in peace. 'God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts, WE LOVE YOU, MOM AND NAN.
August 31, 1998

MAHONEY, Mary Rose (nee Chandler) - Passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 7, 1998, in her 43rd year. Predeceased by her father Charles. She will be sadly missed by her mother Margaret. Mary, formerly of Maddox Cove, will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Wes and Bert; her sisters: Janie Kieley, Cathy Veira, Anne Gibson, Betty Neal, Connie Whitten, Eileen Earle and their spouses and children; also fondly remembered by Margaret Noonan, Uncle Bill Adams, Uncle Bert Hannaford, Aunt Bridget Ring and families. Mass from St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 15. Interment at Belvedere Cemetery.
June 14, 1998

MALONE, Violet Ellen (nee Old) - Formerly of London, England, aged 74 years, Veteran of Women's Royal Air Force (Waff). Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, May 6, 1998. Leaving to mourn one daughter Sheila (Rex) Normore; eight sons: Gerry (Joyce), Bill (Brenda), Dennis (Emily), Toronto, Bob, Edmonton, Alberta, David, Raymond, Alan (Wendy), Edmonton, Alberta and Shawn; one sister Ms. Iris Old, Essex, England; 20 grandchildren; and a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 8, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association.
May 07, 1998

MALONEY, Rosaline - ÊPassed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Saturday, May 31,1998, Rosalline Maloney of Mount Pearl, formerly of Gander, age 45 years. Predeceased by her dear father James Maloney in 1965. Thanking God for her life among us and leaving to mourn are her loving and devoted mother Theresa with whom she resided, her twin sister Geraldine, St. John's, sister Clarice (Gerard) Brien of Mount Pearl and dearly loved nephews: Frankie and Stephen Brien. Also leaving to mourn are her aunts: Anne Harty (Marystown), Bernetta (Alphonsus) Gallahue, Dorothy (Alphonsus) Devereaux, Cecilia Maloney, Bride Holland and Ann (Tom) Philpott, all of Gander and Joan Power of Duntara, Bonavista Bay. She also leaves many cousins and special friends, especially family friend Fr. Tony Hageman. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visiting hours Monday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.. Mass of the Resurrection to be held at Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road on Tuesday, June 2,1998 at 10 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Vera Perlin Society.
June 01, 1998

MANNING, Ann Marie - Passed peacefully away on Thursday, September 3rd, 1998, in the presence of her loving family, Ann Marie Manning (nee Murphy), formerly of Southeast Bight and Oderin, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by husband James, 1970 and twin brother, Thomas, 1978. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Mary Ellen Hodder, Bay Bulls, Alice O'Toole and Monica Hoyles, Mount Pearl; one son William, Torbay; devoted daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law whom she loved dearly, Louise Manning, Derm O'Toole and Ray Hoyles. Also, twelve grandchildren: James, Jennifer (Scott), Gerard, Patti, Jim, Craig, Kristen, Brad, Allison, Billy (Angie), Chad and Raylene; five great-grandchildren: Kayla and Jeffrey Tingley, New Brunswick; Amanda and Ryan O'Toole and Matthew Hoyles. Remains resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 5th, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
September 05, 1998

MARSH, William Norman - It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Norman Marsh announced his passing on Sunday, May 31, 1998, in his 78th year. Norman was a WWII Veteran serving with the Merchant Navy. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of loving and cherished memories are his wife of 52 years Nancy (Gaythorpe); his children Bill (Barb) Paradise, Norman of England, Peggy of Topsail, Hazel (Blaine Kelly) of Topsail, also his pride and joy his eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren whom he dearly loved. His loving sisters: Alfreda (Clem Yetman), Bella (Chas Grandy) of Garnish, Marina of Burin Bay and their families; sister-in-law Flo (Arthur Sherwood) of England. Also a large number of friends in Garnish where he was born and in Topsail where he resided for the past four years. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon Tuesday. Funeral service to take place Tuesday from Barrett's Chapel at 2 p.m. #Cremation to follow. No flowers by request, donations in his memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or to a charity of one's choice.
June 02, 1998

McCANNEL, M. Gordon (Tex), C.D., Major (ret'd.), R.C.A. - 9 May, 1920 - 21 May, 1998. Gord McCannel of Edmonton, passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Mickey; son Bruce; daughter Janet (Gus Lilly); two grandchildren: Christine and Stephen Lilly of St. John's, Newfoundland; brother Don (Dorothy); sister-in-law Janet Tegart and niece and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 27 May, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at Foster & McGarvey Funeral Chapel, 10008-103 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Health Foundation, University of Alberta Hospital, 1055-8308 114 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V2.
May 25, 1998

McCOLLUM, Henrietta (Peg) Pike - Passed peacefully away in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. on Wednesday, October 21. She was the widow of Dr. Wendell McCollum, who predeceased her in 1995. She is survived by her sister Christine Halfyard of St. John's, NF; by nieces: Margaret Halfyard of St. John's, NF and Helen Burke of Mississauga, Ont.; by nephews: Christopher Pike of Toronto, Ont. and Keith Halfyard of St. John's, NF; as well as many other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
October 29, 1998

MCCORMACK, John Joseph - Passed peacefully away on December 23rd, 1998 at Ottawa, Ontario, in his 94th year. Predeceased by son George, October 1968; wife Mary, March 1990; and daughter Peg, April 1998. Leaving to mourn his daughter Marie (Joe) Gough; sons: Nick (friend Debbie), Jack (wife Patsy); 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Sr. M. Basil, Helen Nolan, Margaret Furey, and Patricia (Gerald) Davis; son-in-law Denis Veronneau; and brother-in-law Frank (Ruth) Kennedy. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
December 24, 1998

McCORMACK, Margaret (Peggy) - Passed away peacefully at Sherbrooke, Que. April 23rd, 1998 Peggy McCormack, age 44, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by mother, Mary (Kennedy), 1990 and brother George, 1968. Leaving to mourn, husband Denis Veronneau; children: Karine and Daniel, Sherbrooke; father, John McCormack; and sister Marie (husband Joe Gough), Ottawa; brothers: Nick (friend Debbie), St. John's and Jack (wife Patsy), Trepassey; also many other relatives and friends. Resting at Residence Funeraire Steve L. Elkas, Sherbrook. Funeral Mass 10:00 April 27th, 1998 at St. Patrick's Church, Sherbrooke. Cremation to follow. At Peggy's request, in lieu of flowers, donations to one of the following would be appreciated. Rose des Vents, 950 Rue Haut-bois, Rockforest, Que., J1N 2C8; Centre Alternatif, 234 rue Dufferin, Sherbrook, Que., J1H 4M2; Maison Aube-Lumiere, 220 rue Kennedy Nord, Sherbrooke, Que., J1E 2E7.
May 05, 1998

McGARVIE, Anne - Passed peacefully away Friday, October 9th, 1998 in Troon, Scotland, Anne McGarvie, in her 91st year. Leaving to mourn her sad loss, two sons and two daughters: Ian (Frances), Troon, Scotland, Hugh (Vera), St. John's, Nfld., Anne Seid (Art), Malibu, Ca., Margaret Galvin, Troon, Scotland; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services to be held Wednesday, October 14, Troon, Scotland.

MCGEE, Douglas James - Passed peacefully away at Denver, Colorado on May 1st, , age 52. Leaving to mourn his father and mother, Bill and Mary (nee Fennessey); four brothers, two sisters in St. John's, uncle Msgr. Fennessey, Aunts Joan, Isabel and Clare (Ted) Power. Funeral Mass will be said on Tuesday, May 5th at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Burial at Denver, Colorado.
May 05, 1998

McGRATH, Mary Cecila (nee Benteau) - Entered into eternal rest July 6, 1998 at Oceanview Seniors Home, Trepassey, age 91 years. Formerly of Cuslett, Placentia Bay and Lamaline. Predeceased by husband Patrick in 1952; daughter Beatrice in 1980; son Adrian in 1989. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Patrick (Mary), Dunville, Leslie (Josephine), Mount Pearl, Hubert, Wabush, Tom, Peter's River; daughters: Monica (Ron), St. Stephen's, Mary (Gus), Ontario, Alice, St. John's, Ann (Joe), Trepassey; brother Leslie Benteau, Lamaline. She will be fondly remembered by her thirty grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, as well as her many relatives and friends on the Cape Shore and Trepassey, especially those at Oceanview Seniors Home. Remains resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Trepassey. Funeral from Holy Redeemer Church, Trepassey on Thursday, July 9 at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Trepassey.
July 08, 1998

McKAY, Elizabeth Amanda - Passed away 11 May 1998 (the day after Mother's Day) at St. Clare's Hospital, Elizabeth Amanda McKay, born 13 April 1936, beloved daughter of the late (1 July 1968) (William) James McKay (born in Black Head, Port au Port, 8 September 1894, son of the late William McKay and Mary Louise Morel-McKay, World War I Veteran, 26 June 1915 - 18 April 1919, Roven, France.) And the late (20 December 1995) Hannah Moss-McKay (born on Sailor's Island, Bonavista Bay, 30 March 1906, daughter of the late John Moss and Mary Dyke-Moss, housewife and mother from 27 October 1929 to 20 December 1995). Leaving to mourn sisters, Mary Louise nee Hurst, Catherine Joan nee Dvorak, nieces and nephews, all residing in the U.S. (America); also brothers Joseph Alexander and William James Hannah. Funeral Mass was at St. Patrick's Church and burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 14 May 1998 on Topsail Road. May our sister's gentle soul, rest in peace!
May 20, 1998

MCLEAN, David - Passed peacefully away, with his loving wife at his side, on Friday, July 24th, 1998, at the Capt. Wm. Jackman Memorial Hospital, in Labrador City, NF, David (Dave) McLean, in his 69th year, formerly of Bell Island, NF. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 48 years Florence (Tremblett); sons: Paul (Beth), Labrador City, NF, Barry (Marion), Labrador City, NF, David (Patsy), Cambridge, Ont., Jerry (Fiona), Cambridge, Ont, and daughters: Jean (Ed), Dartmouth, N.S., Christine (Bob), Labrador City, NF, Beverly (Bob), Brampton, Ont. and Ramona (Fred), Labrador City, NF. Also left to mourn are brothers: William, Bishop's Falls, NF and Raymond, Bell Island, NF. As well as sisters: May of Bell Island, NF and Bernadette (Bunny) of Cambridge, Ont.; eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A celebration of his life took place on Monday, July 27th, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Labrador City, NF. Interment in the Labrador City Community Cemetery.
August 01, 1998

MEALEY, William - Peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Sunday, July 12, 1998 in his 61st year. Formerly of St. John's, Newfoundland. A long time Employee of McMillan Blodell. Leaving to mourn one brother John (Leona), Sudbury; three sisters: Geraldine (Danny) Murphy, Scarborough and Bernice (Vince) Peddigrew and Eileen (Maurice) Power, both of Newfoundland. Survived by his sisters-in-law: Mary Mealey and Junette Mealey and brother-in-law Clifton Halliday. William will be fondly remembered by a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the Paul O'Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, Ontario (Between Warden and Pharmacy) from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in our Chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
July 14, 1998

MEANEY, Joe - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joe Meaney (formerly of Avondale) announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddickton Hospital in Stephenville on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at the age of 64 years. Leaving to mourn with precious memories are his loving wife of 24 years, Bridget (nee Gushue); three brothers: Michael (Linda), Woodrow (Eileen) and Albert (Leona), all of Avondale; three sisters: Levina (Sam) Ezekiel of Harbour Main, Edna (Jim) Candow and Betty (Vince) Cromwell, all of St. John's; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. At Joe's request cremation has taken place at Russell's Crematorium in Stephenville with a prayer service at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel in Stephenville on Thursday, September 24, 1998. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation in his memory would be greatly appreciated.
September 26, 1998

MERCER, Eldred - Passed peacefully away at his home in Dunville on October 28, 1998 Eldred Mercer, aged 89 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 64 years, Margaret (nee Lundrigan); sons: Harvey (Shirley), Dunville, Randell (Evelyn), Bay Roberts, Sidney (Phyllis), Dunville, Raymond (Angelina), Rankin Inlet, Eldred, Scarborough; daughters: Marina Yetman, Dunville and Margaret (Leo Kent), Niagara Falls; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a large circle of relations and friends. Resting at Maher's Funeral Home in Placentia. Funeral Service on Friday, October 30, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Peters Anglican Church in Upper Island Cove. Interment at Anglican Church Cemetery in Upper Island Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
October 29, 1998

MEWS, William - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Mews, age 44, who drowned on Tuesday, October 6, 1998, following a tragic boating accident on the Fraser River, British Columbia. Originally from Harry's Harbour, Bill relocated with his family in 1992 from Summerville to Burnaby, B.C. He is survived by his wife, Loretta, and two children, Justin, 17, and Crystal, 10; his parents, Donald and Giralda Mews of Harry's Harbour; one sister, Marie Neil (Kevin) of St. John's; and two brothers, Larry (Gloria) of Toronto, and Kevin of Vancouver. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his many friends and relatives.
October 17, 1998

MOLLOY, Elizabeth (Betty) - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend on May 20, 1998, after a courageous and dignified battle with kidney disease. Elizabeth leaves to mourn her husband Paul; her daughter Christine (Terry) Lamontagne, Thompson, MB, and her son Richard (Jodi) Molloy, Langley, B.C.; her grandchildren: Brian and Emily Lamontagne and Amber, Rachel and Christopher Molloy. She is survived by her parents: Patrick and Margaret Mahoney, St. John's, Nfld; her brothers and sisters: Patrick (Mabel) Mahoney, St. John's, Nfld., Peggy Bennett, Thompson, MB, Lawrence (Margaret) Mahoney, St. John's, Nfld., James (Corinne) Mahoney, Thompson, MB, Kevin (Carol) Mahoney, Aurora, Ont. and Kathy (John) Wells, Moncton, NB; her dearest friend, Elizabeth Beeson; her longtime companion Samantha; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband's parents: Florence and Edward Molloy; and her sister-in-law Marie Mahoney. Elizabeth was born in St. John's, Nfld., the fourth of seven children. She attended Presentation Convent School and Holy Heart of Mary High School. She met and married her husband, Paul, on June 3, 1968. Christine came along in 1970 and Richard in 1973. In 1974 the family moved to Thompson where Paul had begun working for Inco, and settled into life in the north, becoming part of a growing community. Elizabeth enjoyed bowling and getting together with friends to play cards. She worked at Woolworths until 1983 when her kidneys failed and she began life as a daily dialysis patient. With a strength and courage that awed all those around her, she continued her life. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She brought joy, wisdom and laughter to her Òbabies.Ó A loving, gentle person, she was always there to listen and share a cup of tea, never judging and never asking for sympathy. Prayers will be held from the Boardman Northland Funeral Home on Sunday, May 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Peace Mass being held at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church on Monday, May 25, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the Thompson Cemetery. Elizabeth loved flowers and they would be gratefully accepted, however, those wishing to make a donation in Elizabeth's memory may do so to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, Suite 200, 55 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1L8. The family would request that all those who knew Elizabeth sign an Organ Donor Card and make their wishes known to their families. The gift of life is the greatest gift of all Dear God, Do you have a special place in heaven for nannies just like mine? Where they can see the love they gave away and watch their babies shine? Can you take her to that special place where angels go to rest? Please take extra care with her because our nanny was the best. Love Brian, Emily, Amber, Rachel and Christopher.
May 22, 1998

MONK, Rachel - Passed peacefully away at Hoyles-Escasoni Home, St. John's on Thursday, November 12th, 1998 Rachel Monk of Arnold's Cove, formally of Monkstown, age 89 years. Predeceased by husband Thomas, May 14th, 1997. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: four daughters: Clarissa Monk (Maxwell), Annie Butler (James) Amelia Collins (Rayfield) and Bertha Grant (Edward); one son Roland Monk (Ernestine); twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren; one brother William Masters (Sadie); one sister-in-law Pearl Masters, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Salvation Army Citadel, Monkstown. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 15th, 1998 from Salvation Army Citadel, Monkstown. Interment to follow at Salvation Army Cemetery.
November 17, 1998

MOORE, Thomas S. - Passed peacefully away on May 4, 1998 at the Ottawa Civic General, Thomas S. Moore, formerly of St. John's. Tom was a member of the Royal Canadian Signal Corps for 28 years, a Korean War Veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5558. Beloved husband of Betty (Stanfield), loving father of Kimberly (John), Michelle Drysdale (Nelson) and Michael Ernest. Dear brother of Robert, Mary Melamed, Betty Duff, Anita Kenny (Austin) and Paula Moore of Ottawa. Predeceased by parents John and Mary, and brother Philip. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial with full honor guard from both Knights of Columbus and War Veterans took place from Divine Infant Church (Ottawa) on May 6 followed by cremation.
May 25, 1998

MOORES, Roy C. - Peacefully at home on Monday, September 7th, 1998, Mr. Roy C. Moores of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Survived by his daughter Janet Prince, husband Dale and their son Logan of Calgary, Sandra Riddolls, husband Paul and their children Michael and Deanna of Burlington, and Jeff Moores, wife Pam and their sons Thomas, Eric and Mark of London. Dear brother to Pearl Moores of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Phyllis Bennett and husband Tom of Minden, Louisiana. Visitation will be held in the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Rd. N (2 blocks north of Oxford St.) on Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, September 10th at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Philip Newman officiating. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the A.L.S. Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
September 10, 1998

MORGAN, George - The death of Mr. George Morgan of West Field, New Brunswick, husband of Gladys (Chipman) Morgan occurred on Wednesday, October 7, 1998 at the St. John Regional Hospital. Born in Manuels, Newfoundland, George was the son of the late George and Hannah (Squires) Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a resident of Manuels, Newfoundland most of his life and resided in West Field for the past five years. Mr. Morgan was a taxi driver by profession. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch Number 50. Besides his wife, George is survived by two sons: Leonard (Wynn Ann) of St. John's; Bruce (Sharon), Seal Cove, Newfoundland); one daughter, Mrs. Judy (David) Sheaves of West Field; one brother Harold, Paradise, Newfoundland; two sisters: Lillian Pearcey, St. John's, Newfoundland and Rebecca Parrott, Winterton, Newfoundland; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers William, Clarence and Herman. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, St. John, New Brunswick (506)643-7424, with visiting on Thursday, 2-4 and 7 -9 p.m. Mr. Morgan will rest at The James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews, Newfoundland on Saturday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Church, Upper Gullies, Newfoundland on Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Remembrances can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
October 09, 1998

MUGFORD, Audrey Laura ÒNanÓ - (Long time employee of Henrietta's Bakery in the Bloor West Village). Peacefully on Monday, November 16th, 1998 at St. Joseph's Health Centre at the age of 85. Loving mother of Shirley Kendall. Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Kelly and Corey and great-grandmother of Colleen, Sydney, Joshua and Serena. Sister of Harold Boone and his wife Rose and Helen of London. Aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, Toronto, Ontario from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, November 19th, 1998 at 3 o'clock. Cremation.
November 17, 1998

MURCELL, Annie Maude - Passed peacefully away, after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at the Grace Hospital. Annie Maude Murcell, (formerly of Harbour Deep), aged 78 years. Predeceased by her husband Charles in 1981. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: one son Joe (Jean), Port-Aux-Basques; three daughters: Patsy (Bob), Ottawa, Eileen (Keith) and Joy (Simon), St. John's; seven grandchildren: Robert, Susan, Denise, Michael, Justin, Matthew and Jillian; one great-grandson Nathan; three sisters-in-law: Dorothy (Nathaniel) Cassell, Harbour Deep, Elsie (Edward) Hudson, Grand Falls and Mrs. Florence Shea, St. John's. Also leaving to mourn nieces and nephews as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Wednesday, June 24 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, June 25 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, June 26, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mark's Anglican Church, Logy Bay Road. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or St. Patrick's Mercy Home. Dear God, Do you have a special place in heaven for nannies just like mine? Where they can see the love they gave away and watch their babies shine? Can you take her to that special place where angels go to rest? Please take extra care with her because our nanny was the best.
June 24, 1998

MURPHY, Laura - Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Home on Friday, October 9th, 1998, Laura Murphy, formerly of Oderin, Placentia Bay, in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband, Andrew; sister Elizabeth and brother Robert. Leaving to mourn sons: Jim (Elaine), Eugene (Anne Marie), Brendan, John (Linda), Phonse (friend Imelda) six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 12th, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
October 11, 1998

MURRAY, William (Bill) James - Passed peacefully away at the Grace Hospital on Saturday, October 17,1998, William (Bill) James Murray, formerly of Fortune Harbour in his 49th year. Predeceased by wife Loretta, October 16,1997; mother Dorothy Murray and father Ronald Murray. Leaving to mourn daughter Jennifer, Fortune Harbour, son Stephen (Kim Martin), Portugal Cove; brother Ron (Patricia), Portugal Cove, sister Bridget McWhrtier (Gene), British Columbia, mother-in-law: Bridget Neville, St. John's; sister-in-law: Donna Mahon (Mel); brother-in-law: Pat Neville, St. John's; sister-in-law Sandra Neville; aunt Susan Lane, Buchan's Junction; special niece Dottie Murray, special family friends: Pauline and Leo Hynes, Nan Jesse; 10 nieces, 3 nephews, and a large circle of special relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Saturday 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Then resting at St. Anne's Church, Fortune Harbour Sunday evening and Monday. Funeral mass on Tuesday, October 20,1998 at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Church, Fortune Harbour. Interment at St. Anne's Cemetery, Fortune Harbour.
October 18, 1998

NEWMAN, Gordon - Passed peacefully away December 10th at Norfolk, England. Leaving to mourn his sad loss, are his wife Iris and one son Gregory. Gordon was a member of the 166th Newfoundland Field Regiment, RA. #970290 (1st 400 Draft). Also a former member of the CLB. His wife resides at 25 Northmead Dr., North Walsham, Norfolk, England, NR28-0AU. Donations in his memory may be sent to the CLB Memorial Fund, c/o Brigade Council, P.O. Box 28126, St. John's, Nfld., A1B 4J8.
December 14, 1998

NORMAN, Joyce - Sackville, NB; The death of Joyce Norman, age 96 of Sackville, occurred at Drew Nursing Home, Sackville on Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Born in Exploits, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Richard and Delphine (LeDrew) Lacey. She was a member of the United Church of Canada and she previously lived in Port aux Basques, St. John's and Grand Falls, Newfoundland. She is survived by two daughters: Vera Allson (Geoffrey), Bedford, NS and Louise MacKinnon, Sackville, NB; one sister Blanche Lacey, Grand Falls, Nfld; three grandchildren: Vicki Jeans, Richard Jeans and Todd MacKinnon; and six great-grandchildren: David, Gregory, Terry, Amanda, Aaron and Evan. She was predeceased by her husband George Norman in 1964 ; by her sister Effie; brothers: Garland and William; a grandchild Jamie; and a son-in-law Muir MacKinnon. The remains are resting at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB (364-1300) from where the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 15, 1998 at 2 p.m. Burial in the Sackville Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sackville United Church (Window Fund) or the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or Charity of the donor's choice.
May 14, 1998

NOSEWORTHY, Gerald - formerly of Hr. Main - Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, on May 29, 1998, Mr. Gerald Noseworthy in his 66th year. Predeceased by daughter Pauline (1998) and daughter-in-law in 1985. Left with loving memories are wife Teresa; sons: Gerald and wife Gail; Gus and wife Linda; Paul; Albert and wife Carolyn; and Jerome, all of Gander; daughters: Ann Marie and husband Wayne Rowcliffe of Halifax, Jackie and husband Randy Wilson of Toronto, Sheila and husband George Hounsell of Gander; brothers: Augustus and wife Jean of Eastport, Henry and wife Ruby of Wabush, James of Deer Lake, Kevin of Labrador City; sisters: Mary of St. John's, Elizabeth of Conception Harbour, Eileen and husband Ronald of Wabush. Sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service to take place on Monday, June 1, 1998, from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey's Funeral Home Ltd., Gander.
June 01, 1998

NUGENT, Mary Emmanuel - born at Salmon Cove (Avondale) Passed peacefully away at McAuley Convent, St. John's on September third, Sister Mary Emmanuel Nugent RSM, aged 93. Predeceased by her sisters: Gladys, Rita, Sadie Devereaux and Mae Walsh; and her brother William. Leaving to mourn, besides the Sisters of Mercy, her sister Theresa James, her brother-in-law Ronald Walsh, and many loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at McAuley Convent, 250 Waterford Bridge Road from 4 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial from Corpus Christi Church on Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Interment at Belvedere Cemetery, St. John's.
September 04, 1998

OATES, Mary Ella (Pottle) - Originally from Wakefield, Mass. Passed away peacefully on November 11/98 at Nanaimo, B.C. in her 77th year. youngest child of the late George and Mary Pottle of Flatrock, C.B. Predeceased by husband George in March. Leaving to mourn her passing are three children: Walter at St. John's, Gary (Dorothy) at St. John's and Pauline Jones (Trevor) at Nanaimo, B.C. As well, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also sister Gertrude, brother Herman and twin brother George, all at Mass.; sister Doris at St. John's and sister Mildred at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Predeceased by sister Nellie of St. John's. Mary was loved by all who knew her. Memorial service will be held at a future notice. May God grand her eternal peace.
November 21, 1998

O'BRIEN, M. Francis (Frank) - Of St. John's (formerly of Cape Broyle). Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 24, 1998 at the age of 81 years (WWII Veteran, 59th Nfld Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery). Predeceased by parents: Jim and Julia; brother Cecil and sister, Sr. M. Redempta O'Brien. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Margaret (nee Donahue); his sons: Brian (Janet) and Sean (Deborah); his beloved grandchildren: Michael, Julie, Tim and Katie; his sisters: Lucy Glazebrook, Gertrude Keough, Madeline Stoyles, Ethel Boland, Sr. Marie O'Brien (PVBM), Joan Dyer, Barbara O'Brien, Margaret O'Brien and Anna O'Brien; his brothers-in-law: Bernie Stoyles, Bob Boland and Howard Dyer. Also predeceased by brothers-in-law: Bill Keough, Joe Glazebrook, John Bindon and Jimmy Donahue and by sisters-in-law: Kitty O'Brien and Frances Bindon. Frank also leaves to mourn a very large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visiting hours between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Parish Church, Smithville Crescent at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 1998 with interment in Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.
August 25, 1998

O'LEARY, Denis Patrick Andrew (Andy) - 57, passed away June 4, 1998 in Louisbourg, N.S. Born in Portugal Cove South, Nfld. Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Bridget (St. Croix) O'Leary and his brothers Terrance and John. Andy was a retired Royal Bank manager who worked in Placentia, Nfld., Windsor and Mulgrave, N.S. An avid fisherman, as well as a member of the Mulgrave Kinsmen Club and St. Paul's Parish, Havre Boucher. He is survived by his companion Mary Pelrine, Havre Boucher; sons: Sean (Jeannie), Andrew (Tanya) and Daniel (Angela) as well as grandchildren: Candace, Akayla, Jenna, Justin, and twins Sheena and Shelby, all of Halifax. Also leaving to mourn sister Catherine Harding (John Moret), St. John's, Nfld. and brothers: Edmund (Von), Dermot (Jean) and Matthew (Lorraine), all of Toronto, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Sunday, June 7 at St. Paul's Church, Havre Boucher. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Church building fund. At his request Andy was cremated and his ashes are to be scattered in the ocean. ³Please don't mourn for me, let me go.²
June 20, 1998

O'LEARY, Frederick F. - Formerly of Bell Island, Newfoundland and long time employee of A.G. Simpson. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6,, 1998 at the University Hospital, London, Ontario at the age of 57. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Charles O'Leary, his infant son, Fred Jr. and his grandson, Blake Murphy. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Dwyer). Devoted father of Ellie (Mike Ralph), Molly (Peter Murphy), Terry, Dean and Cindy. Loving grandfather of Brent Murphy, Angie and Danny Gear. Fred (affectionately called Foot) is survived by his brothers: Charlie, Bill and Walt; and his sisters: Liz, Lil, Laura, Sandra, Rosalind, Cynthia and Sharon. Fred will be dearly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends will be received at Little's Funeral Home, 223 Main Street East, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Patrick's Church, 53 Wellington Street, Cambridge on Wednesday, June 10, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. with Father Robert Dunn officiating. Interment to follow at Mount View Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in loving memory. Ò To know him was to love him.!Ó
June 08, 1998

O'RIELLY, Alice (Tobin) - Passed away peacefully at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, on December 29, 1998 in the presence of her loving family, aged 83 years, formerly of St. Brendan's. Left to celebrate her life and memories are: Thomas, her loving husband and best friend of over 63 years; children: Michael (Joan), Victoria, B.C.; Leo (Betty), Baie Verte; Joan Habjan (Ciril), Smithers, B.C.; Leslie (Joan), St. John's; William (Jacqueline), Gander; Helen Carefoot (Ed), Courtenay, B.C.; Catherine Lewis (Gerard), Mount Pearl; Laura Gander (Chuck), Logan Lake, B.C.; Geraldine Cheater (Wade), Terrace, B.C.; Thomas (Rona), St. Anthony, Nfld.; twenty-four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; one brother Leo Tobin, St. John's; one sister Ann O'Connor (Bill), Bathurst, N.B., and many other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander, Nfld. with visiting hours Wednesday, December 30th, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Thursday, December 31, 10 a.m. -12 noon, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gander, 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 1, 1999 with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, St. John's on Saturday, January 2 at 10:45 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Nfld. Cancer Research Foundation, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, A1B 3V6. ÒMay her gentle rest in peace.Ó
December 31, 1998

O'ROURKE, Michael - Mr. Michael O'Rourke of 443 York Street, Cornwall at the Cornwall General Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 1998, age 77 years. Veteran of WWII Royal British Navy. Beloved husband of Katherine Walsh. Loved father of Dan O'Rourke (Debbie) and Mary Ellen Seguin (Marc), both of Cornwall. Dear brother of Annie English, Val, Pat, Thomas and Clarence O'Rourke, all of Newfoundland and Helen Belli of Campbell, Ohio. Also survived by four grandchildren: Chantale and Mathieu Seguin, Candice and Ryan O'Rourke. Predeceased by his parents, Patrick O'Rourke and Roselle Nash; and by three brothers: Bartley, John and Ernest O'Rourke. Resting at the Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall from 2 p.m. Thursday, July 9th. (The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church on Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:00 a.m.) Rite of Committal at a later date in Notre Dame Cemetery, Cornwall. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. If so desired, contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
July 09, 1998

PARRELL, Brian Nicholas - USMC Vietnam Veteran. Passed away suddenly on June 20th, 1998. Leaving to mourn wife Sandy, two daughters Tanya and Corrie (Mrs. Clayton Bush (with Child)) as well as a large family in Canada. Mother Ellen (nee Kean), four sisters Patricia (Orville Pelley), Anita, Sharon, Elaine; seven brothers: David (Vivian), Gerard (Karen), Chris, Len, Jim (Cindy), Mike (Debbie), Greg; grandmother Anastasia Kean and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends. Predeceased by father Nicholas, may his soul rest in peace. Interment with full military honors at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, CA, Monday, June 29th at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd., on Tuesday, June 30th, 1998 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Memorial Service on Wednesday, July 1st, 1998 at 11 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Words cannot express how great a loss this is, to never feel the warmth of his hugs. He truly will be missed. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
June 27, 1998

PARSONS, Dorothy - At the St. Catharines General Hospital on Saturday, September 26, 1998, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd (1984). Dear mother of Jane and her husband Max Wheeler and Catherine Parsons, both of St. Catharines. Loving grandmother of Stephanie and Simon Russell and Rebecca, Marion and Elizabeth Wheeler. Sister of Patricia Simon of Ohio and Nel Yates of St. John's, Newfoundland. Predeceased by her daughter Elizabeth Russell (1990) and her sister Vera Yates. Funeral Services will be held at the BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, St. Catharines, Ontario on Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Niagara Lake Shore Cemetery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
September 28, 1998

PARSONS, Norman Patrick - Passed away at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, May 13, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Jane Parsons. Loving brother of John and his wife Theresa, Josephine Martin, Genevieve and her husband Pat Fleming, Mary and her husband Pat Wade and Madonna and her husband Gerard McGrath, all of Newfoundland. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Norman was a member of the Waterloo Knights of Columbus No. 5035 and a longtime member and usher at St. Joseph's RC Church. At Norman's request there was no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Joseph's RC Church on Saturday, May 16, 1998 at 9 a.m. Father Ken Miskiewicz officiated. Interment of cremated remains in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau.
May 25, 1998

PARSONS, Vernon F. W. - 78 years. Passed away at James Paton Memorial Hospital Sunday, December 13, 1998. Vernon was a native of Catalina, NF, and a WWII Veteran of RCAF Bomber Command. Predeceased by son Gordon, 1993. Vernon leaves to mourn his wife, Melvie (House); son, Ronald (Lindy), Australia; daughter-in-law, Meredith Hutchins, Halifax, N.S.; grandchildren: Benjamin, Matthew, Marlee, and Samuel; brothers: Melvin (Eva), Glovertown, NF, Irving (Geraldine), and Austin (Maria), of Boston, Mass.; sister, Eileen (Svend) of New York; several relatives and friends. The remains are being cremated for inurnment later. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland, 100 Forest Road, Suite 328, St. John's, NF, A1A 1E5 or a charity of one's choice.
December 19, 1998

PEDDLE, Eleanor T. (nee Earle) - Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, November 24th, 1998 at the Sheridan Villa, in her 94th year. Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Arthur; sons: Robert, Arthur, Thomas; and daughter-in-law Doris. She is the loving mother of Hubert, Cluny and his wife Shirley of Arizona, Marina and her husband John of Ajax, Elizabeth and her husband Sidney of Newfoundland, Daphne and her husband Roger, of Mississauga, Rosalind and her husband James; daughters-in-law: Joan and Violet. Eleanor will be sadly missed by her brother Robert Earle and sister Gertrude Ross of St. John's, Nfld; 30 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Neweduk Funeral Home - Mississauga Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street West (one block east of Erin Mills Parkway) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service will be held at Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Rd., Mississauga 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. Neweduk Funeral Home (905)-828-8000.
November 26, 1998

PENNEY, Sarah Pauline (Pike) - Died suddenly at the Grace General Hospital on 30 April, in her 92nd year, Sarah Pauline (Pike) Penney of St. John's (formerly of Carbonear). Predeceased by her husband Arthur Penney. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Annie (and her husband Gerald Gover), St. John's and Clara June (husband Donald Cook), London, Ontario; also seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Burial on Saturday, 2 May 1998 from St. James' Anglican Church, Carbonear. Time to be announced.
May 05, 1998

PERO, Clarence (Caddy) - Passed peacefully away on Friday, October 30, 1998, age 77 years, formerly of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Leaving to mourn many relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Sunday, November 1 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral service on Monday, November 2, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. from the Waterford Hospital Chapel. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
November 02, 1998

PERRY, Wilbert Bugden - Aged 81 years. Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital Palliative Care Unit, on Saturday, December 12,1998, Wilbert Bugden Perry of Manuels (formerly of Catalina). Leaving to mourn his wife Gwendolyn; daughters: Judy Johnson (Lloyd) and Beverley Lahey; son Roger (Connie); seven grandchildren; brother Munden; two nephews, and a large circle of friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday. Memorial Service 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 15th, 1998 from Topsail United Church. Interment to follow at Topsail United Church Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
December 14, 1998

PETER, Paul Francis (Brigadier General - Retired) Passed away peacefully at home in Ottawa, Ont on Friday, April 17,1998 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Audrey B. Peter (nee Krapels). Loving father of Gael (Stuart Graham), John (Anita Dunlop), David (Patricia Brown), Joanne (Marvin Morris) and Cheryl (Dean Heywood); loving grandfather of Janet, Sheila, Jacqui, Kristine, Paula, Aaron, Jessica, Fiona, Christopher, Jasmin and Duncan, and great-grandfather of Christopher, Adda-Lee, Raimi and Avery. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt), Ottawa on Sunday 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. and Monday 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. C. Cripps and her staff for all their care and support.
May 05, 1998

PETERS, John V. - (Well known musician and St. John's businessman - Owner of The Stetson Lounge). Passed peacefully away, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his residence on Friday, October 2, 1998 in the presence of his loving family and friends, John V. Peters of Mount Pearl, formerly of Bell Island, aged 53 years. Predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth, on June 23, 1997. Leaving to mourn with cherished and loving memories his devoted, loving wife and friend of 33 years, Lorraine (nee Barrett); loving sons: Gary (Deanna), Orangeville, Ont. and Carl (Debbie and daughter Courtney), St. John's; Poppy Bad Bear's precious and adorable granddaughter Kaitlyn, Orangeville, Ont.; brother Bill (Geraldine), Brampton, Ont.; special nephew Kevin, Brampton, Ont.; nephews: Ryan and Neil; special niece Jennifer, niece Kim and great-niece Haley; father-in-law Ted Barrett, Bell Island; aunt Lillian Fitzpatrick, Bell Island; uncle Tom Conway, Montreal, Que.; special friend Sr. Mary Placide, McAuley Convent; also a large circle of relatives and many, many friends. Resting at Carnells Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Monday, October 5, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to WABANA Boys and Girls Club, Bell Island. ÒWith LOVE, FAITH, STRENGTH and DIGNITY he lived. With LOVE, FAITH, STRENGTH and DIGNITY he died. May he Rest in Peace. Free from Pain. His Generosity to others will never be forgotten.
October 05, 1998

PETERSON, Arthur W., C. Eng., F.I. Mar. E. - With sadness, family and friends announce the sudden death of Arthur Peterson, age 56, at Melipilla, Chile, late evening, July 8th, 1998. He will be greatly missed by his wife Joyce and his daughter Elizabeth, and by a wide circle of friends in Newfoundland and throughout the world. Arthur was a knowledgeable, experienced and well traveled marine engineer and consultant and was considered by all to be a gentleman of the highest standard. Friends who wish to send cards or faxes can forward them to Poseidon Marine Consultants Ltd. at P.O. Box 13545, St. John's, NF, A1B 4B8. Phone (709)739-4321, Fax (709)739-4421.
July 10, 1998

PINE, Gertrude M. - Peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of Community Hospital, O'Leary, P.E.I., formerly of St. Mary's Rd., Nfld., on Sunday, July 5, 1998 Gertrude M. Pine of Mount Royal, P.E.I., aged 73. Wife of the late Harold S. Pine; Daughter of the late James and Lucy Ann Corcoran. Dear Mother of Michael, at home, Jimmy (Faye), Kingston, Ont., Harold, at home, Marion (Robert) Ellis, Mount Royal, Helen (Howard) Arsenault, Duvar; Loving Grandmother of Stacey, Samantha, Brittany and Spencer; Sister of Tom (Anna) Corcoran, Jim (Marion) Corcoran, St. Mary's, Nfld., Ray (Bride) Corcoran, Sparwood, B.C., Celia (Aiden) Bowen, Jose (Ed) Mandville, Jeanette (George) Jones, all of St. Mary's, Nfld., Kay, St. John's, Nfld.; Sister-in-law of Cyril Pine, Outer Cove, Nfld., Alex Hickey, St. Jacks, Nfld. Predeceased by sisters: Marion and Mary. Resting at Ferguson Funeral Home, O'Leary, P.E.I. until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., then to St. Anthonys Church, Bloomfield for Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Interment in the parish cemetery.
July 08, 1998

PINTO, Elizabeth Clare ³Betty² (nee O'Grady) - Suddenly, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 1998, Betty Pinto in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Pinto of Grimsby, Ontario and loving mother of Sharon E. Pinto of Toronto. Dear sister of Mary Malone of Halifax, N.S., Eileen Woll, Jeremiah O'Grady (Bette), Francis O'Grady (Louise), Maureen Power (William) all of St. John's, Newfoundland and Sheila Schano of Pittsburg, PA. Predeceased by brothers Martin and Greg O'Grady and by sisters: Sister M. St. Jude (Kathleen O'Grady) and Winifred Bindon (O'Grady). Betty will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, Grimsby on Friday, June 5th from 7-9 p.m. The Vigil for Betty will be celebrated at the Funeral Home at 7 p.m. on Friday evening. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. A private family Rite of Committal will take place on Monday, June 8th. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, P.O. Box 82, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 4G1 would be appreciated by the family.
June 05, 1998

PITCHER, Ralph Maxwell - Ralph Maxwell Pitcher, 80, of Barnstable, formerly of Stoneham and Toronto, Canada, died June 29 at his residence in Barnstable, MA after a long illness. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of the late Joshua C. and Fannie (Brookings) Pitcher. He was educated in the St. John's schools and was the husband of Mary Priscilla (Attwood). In April of 1940 he enlisted in the British Royal Artillery, Newfoundland Regiment #166, Service number 970153. He served in active duty in England for three years. He emigrated to Toronto in 1944 and Boston, MA in 1959. He retired to Cape Cod (Barnstable Village) in 1982. He was a Union Carpenter in Canada and the Boston area, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Cape Cod Seventh Day Adventist Church, Osterville, MA. Besides his wife of over 50 years, he is survived by three sons: Edmund Pitcher of East Orleans, MA, David Pitcher of Beverly, MA, Donald Pitcher of Cummaquid, MA; and one daughter Barbara Patt of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; two brothers: Frederick L. Pitcher of Beverly, MA, Eric Pitcher of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada; and two sisters: Doris Rendell and Florence Pitcher, both of St. John's, Newfoundland; ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services in Cape Cod Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2736 Falmouth Rd., Osterville, MA will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Visiting hours in the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., Hyannis, MA, Wednesday, July 1 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 02, 1998

PITTMAN, Glenn Gordon - Passed away on June 4th, 1998 as a result of a drowning accident, Glenn Gordon Pittman, 29, of Labrador City (formerly of Grand Falls-Windsor). Left to mourn are his loving parents, Charlie and Alice; sister Sheri (Corey Jarvis), London, Ont.; brother Scott (Deanne); and precious niece Allison, Grand Falls-Windsor; also survived by his grandparents: Gordon and Francis Kettle and Margaret Gullage, Port-Aux-Basques; aunts: Dorothy Payne (Edward), Mexico, Bonnie Nuttall (Glenn), Prince Rupert, B.C.; uncles: Wayne Kettle (Florence), Bridgewater, N.S., Allan Pittman (Donna), Alma, N.B. and their families; as well as special friend Amanda Button and her son Dillon, Labrador City. Glenn's outgoing personality and warmth will be remembered by a large circle of friends both in Grand Falls and in Labrador, where he worked for IOC. Funeral to take place Tuesday, June 9th at 2 p.m. from Memorial United Church. Funeral arrangements by Sunset Funeral Homes. Flowers or donations to The Children's Wish Foundation (Labrador West Chapter) will be gratefully accepted in Glenn's memory.
June 08, 1998

PITTMAN, Stella (nee Hudson) - Born July 26, 1915, Died peacefully Sept. 20, 1998 at the Meighen Retirement Residence, Toronto, Ont., Predeceased by her husband Eric. Beloved mother of Jean, Julia Carol, Robert and wife Betty, Gilbert, Norm and wife Sherry. Loving gradmother of twelve grandchildren. Dear sister of George Hudson, Madeira Ct., St. John's.
October 06, 1998

PORTER, Mr. Raymond - Passed away at Salina Regional Health Center at age 74. Resident of Salina, KS since 1970. Born June 12, 1923; Died June 9, 1998. Born in Manuels, Newfoundland, Canada. Mr. Porter had worked for J.S. Frank Construction Company for 25 years and was a construction superintendent. He had come to the Salina Area to help in the construction of U.S.A.F. missile silos. He was a member of the Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church, Salina. He was a mason. Survived by his spouse, Annie Porter, of the home; two sons: Stephen Porter, Derby, Geoffrey Porter, Salina; daughter Helen Lancaster, Long Beach, Ca.; brother Edward Porter, Manuels, Newfoundland, Canada; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 1998 at the Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church, Salina with the Rev. B.E. LeBarron officiating. Burial in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials are suggested to Ashby House Salina. Friends may call at the Ryan Mortuary Thursday until 8:00 p.m. and until the hour of the service.
June 11, 1998

POWELL, Ella May - Corner Brook, NF (Formerly of Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay). Passed away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, on Thursday, September 17, 1998, in her 79th year, Mrs. Ella M. Powell of Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay, NF. Leaving to mourn two sons: Baden in Corner Brook and Albert in Ontario; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; four sisters: Lucy Johnson, Adelade Dalton, Elsie Dalton and Phyllis Reid; one brother, Alex Reid; brothers-in-law: Lynch Powell, James Powell and Douglas Reid; sisters-in-law: Gertie Babstock, Beryl Reid and Maisie Powell. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Powell in 1983. The family are receiving friends from Squires Funeral Home, Eastport, Bonavista Bay, beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m. The funeral will take place from the United Church in Happy Adventure on Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. Flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook and Squires Funeral Home, Eastport.
September 19, 1998

POWELL, Janetta Cassels (Auld) - Passed away Saturday, June 6, 1998 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital JANETTA POWELL, in her 73rd year. Born August 25, 1924 at Glasgow, Scotland to Robert Cassels Auld and Mary (Lees) Auld. Mrs. Powell was a war bride and the last member of her family in Scotland. She was predeceased by husband Ellis Burton Powell, Corner Brook, a Veteran of The Royal Navy, in 1987. Also predeceased by her brother William; and sister Mary, Scotland; and brother Robert, Australia. She is survived by sons: Darius (Doreen), Howie Centre, Nova Scotia, Robert (Catherine), St. John's; and daughter Mary, Corner Brook, with whom she resided. Also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives in Canada, Scotland, United States and Australia. The family will be receiving friends at the Family Residence: 39 East Valley Rd., Corner Brook, Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. The Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 9th at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park St. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.
June 08, 1998

POWER, Francis - Of Brigus South. Passed away suddenly at the Grace General Hospital on March 7th, 1998, age 77 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Margaret; one son Eddie; five daughters: Caroline (Joe), Elizabeth, Bernadette (Ned), Helen, Christina (Dave); one sister Catherine Maloney (Lewis); four grandchildren: Joey, Carri Lynn, Francis and Cynthia; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Ryan's Funeral Home, Bay Bulls. Visiting hours Monday 2-10 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Cape Broyle at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10th. Interment at the R.C. Cemetery, Cape Broyle.

March 9,  1998

POWER, John N. - Passed away quietly on Tuesday, September 22, at his home in Cork, Ireland. Leaving to mourn are his wife Flora Clift (Rendell); daughter and son-in-law Diane and Brad Weiner of Silverdale, WA; grandchildren: Catherine and Brendon; Elizabeth and Bill Temple of Morrisburg, ON; David and Joan Rendell of St. John's; and other family and friends. Predeceased by beloved daughter Rachel Vera. Funeral Service on Saturday in Cork. No flowers by request, but donations to a charity of your choice are suggested.
September 25, 1998

POWER, Joseph Patrick - Passed away at the Waterford Hospital on Monday, March 9, 1998, Joseph Patrick Power, age 82 years, of Humbermouth. Leaving to mourn a number of relatives and friends. Funeral from the Waterford Chapel on Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Carnell's Funeral Home. 'May he have Eternal Peace.
March 18, 1998

POWER, Mary A .- Passed peacefully away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on March 8, 1998, Mary A. (Molly) Power (Lynch), of Freshwater, PB. Formerly of Argentia. Age 94 years. Predeceased by husband John; sons: Randall and Anthony. Leaving to mourn sons: Clarence, Freshwater, Patrick and John in Ontario; three daughters: Cecily, Michigan, Phyllis, Connecticut, Mary, New Mexico; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater, PB. 'REQUIESCAT IN PACE.'
March 18, 1998

POWER, William - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Thursday, June 4, 1998 William J. Power, 82 years of age, formerly of Calvert, Southern Shore. Leaving to mourn his wife Mary (nee Lawlor); one son William Jr.; daughter and son-in-law Marian and David Devine and daughter and son-in-law Margie and Joe Janson; three grandchildren: Joseph, Meghan and Maria Janson; two sisters: Maggie Sullivan and Martha Sullivan; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will be on Friday, June 5, 1998 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 6, 1998 at 11 AM from St. Teresa's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
June 05, 1998

PRICE, Elizabeth Shirley (nee HACKETT) - Unexpectedly on December 14, 1998. Survived and dearly missed by husband John, of 49 years; 8 children; 22 grandchildren; along with other family and friends. A dedicated wife and mother, Elizabeth will be remembered as an artist, writer and cook, enjoying all of the fine arts. Graveside Service 10 a.m. Friday, December at, at Hatley Memorial Gardens, 2050 Sooke Rd., Victoria, B.C. A Celebration of Life will follow, 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 701 Mann Ave.
December 16, 1998

PUDDESTER, Theresa M. - Of Chicopee, Mass., on June 26, at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Mass. Born in Nfld. Theresa was the daughter of the Late Frederick and Kathleen Fleming. She was the beloved wife, of 44 years, of William (Gerald) Puddester, Chicopee; dear mother of Shawn C. Puddester (his wife Laurie) of Norfolk, Mass., and adoring grandmother of their daughters Nicole and Courtney Puddester. Devoted mother of Reneé A. Puddester of Virginia Beach, VA. Theresa is also lovingly remembered by her brothers, Frederick and John Fleming, Hamilton, Ont.; sisters: Mercedes McKinney, Smyrna, GA, Margaret Swinimer, Orillia, Ont., and Anita Lewis, Jacksonville, Ark., and their families. As well as the Puddester Family of Bay Bulls, Nfld., and many aunts, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. Ann's Church, Chicopee, on June 29, by Rev. Francis Puddister of St. John's, Nfld. Interment was at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery.
July 11, 1998

 

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