Burt, Cecilia (nee Smith) - Passed away peacefully at the Capt. William Jackman Memorial Hospital in Labrador City, formerly of Elliott’s Cove, Random Island, aged 86 years on Tuesday, July 19, 2005. Predeceased by her husband William, daughter Bernice, parents William T. and Drucella, brothers Harrison and Zachariah, sisters Victoria, Amy and Ivy. Leaving to mourn sons Howard (Joan) and Eugene (Doreen); grandchildren Marilyn (Doug), Tony (Melissa), William and Peter; five great-grandchildren Christia, Ashley, Sabrina, Cassandra and Victoria; sister Edith (Bray); and a large number of nieces, nephews and friends and special friends Daphne and Alec Reid. Rested at the Central United Church, Random Island, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. G. Jarvis took place on Saturday, July 23, 2005, 2 p.m. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Elliott’s Cove. Donations`may be made to the United Church Cemetery Fund, Elliott’s Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

                                                      FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY

                                                      Rest is thine, sweet memory ours.

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August 8, 2005

Robert James Hunt - March 7, 1973 - July 27, 2005 - Passed away suddenly at the G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 27, Robert James Hunt of Clarenville in his 32^nd year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories parents William and Maud; brothers Barry (Michelle) of Clarenville, Ricky (Charleen) of Clarenville and Michael of Clarenville; sisters Barbara (Hubert) of Brooklyn and Mary of Clarenville; one niece and five nephews; plus many other family members. Funeral mass from Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Clarenville, on July 30, 2005, with interment following at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetry. Pallbearers were Ricky Hunt, Barry Hunt, Lorne Patey and Scott Perry. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Blundon’s Funeral Home, Shoal Harbour.  “WE CARE.

                                             “ Never more than a thought away,

                                                 Quietly remembered every day.”

Smith, Molly Mary J. - Passed away peacefully at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, Molly Mary J. Smith of Sunnyside aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Arthur, grandson Curtis, daughter-in-law Velma Smith, brothers Hugie Allen, William Allen and Enos Allen and sister Elizabeth Brace. Left with fond and loving memories her daughters Fronie (Kevin), Pearl (Bert), Eileen (Benedict), Merriam (Tony), Effie (Gentry) and Edna (Bill), sons Clyde (Pauline), Lawrence (Marion) and Raymond (Valerie), sister Pearl Peddle, 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and a large number of relatives and friends. Remains rested at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sunnyside. Funeral took place on Saturday, August 6, 2005, with interment at St. Andrew’s Anglican Cemetery, Sunnyside. In her memory, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church or The Diabetes Association.

Keats, Linda - Passed away peacefully at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on July 31, 2005, Linda Keats of Bloomfield, age 89 years. Predeceased by her husband James Keats. Left with fond and loving memories her daughter Doris (Jon) Welsh at Illinois, USA; sons Jesse (Mary) at Lacombe, ATLA, Weldon (Lillian) at Bloomfield, NL, and Harvey (Vida) at Vancouver, BC; sisters Anabelle at Bloomfield, Livinia at Lethbridge, Doris (Jose) Greening at Terra Nova, Charlotte at Lethbridge and Gertie (Clayton) Holloway at Marystown; brothers Roy (Winnie) at Musgravetown and Joe (Margaret) at Bloomfield; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral took place on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at 2 p.m., from the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Lethbridge, with interment at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery, Lethbridge. In her memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center, Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital or the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Hart: - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Wanda Evelyn Hart (nee Wiseman), age 41, from Lady Cove, at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on July 27, 2005. Predeceased by her mother, Daisy Wiseman. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are her husband Roderick (Jim), daughter Cheryl, son Jeremy, granddaughter Keanna, father Alex, friend Shirley Keats, sisters Millicent (Lloyd) Oldford, Minie (Barry) Holloway and Ruby (Glen) Bailey, brother Gilbert (Jackie) Wiseman, parents-in-law Robert and Doris Hart, sister-in-law Wanda (Glen) Vardy, brother-in-law Rick (Shelley) and a large number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Rested at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Hickman’s Harbour. The funeral service, officiated by Mr. Austin March, took place on July 29, 2005, from the Central United Church, Wanda was laid to rest at the United Church Cemetery, Lady Cove.

                                                    FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY

                                                 God’s greatest gift returned to God - my Mother.

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August 15, 2005

Coish - Passed away suddenly on his boat at Lewisporte, Bramwell Coish of Clarenville, aged 65 years. Predeceased by his parents Hattie and Whitfield Coish of Lewisporte. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Mildred of 43 years; daughters Sharon (Randy Wells) at Clarenville and Kim (Craig Pelley) at Clarenville; loving grandson Grant; sisters Betty (Darrell Budden) at Lewisporte, Bernice (George Roberts) at Manitoba and Pat (Dave Snow) at Clarenville; brothers Bruce (Betty) at Clarenville, Rex at Lewisporte and Steve (Lois); sister-in-law Mary (Lloyd Barrett) at Dartmouth, NS; brothers-in-law Leonard (Maxine) at Stellavton, NS, Thomas (Jean) at Fogo; Carl (Ruth) at Clarenville, Stan (Ivy) at Fogo and Harry (Debbie) at Clarenville; nieces, nephews and a large number of relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Friday, August 12, 2005, from Memorial United Church in Clarenville. Donations may be made to Diabetes Association or charity of ones choice in honor of Bram Coish.

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August 22, 2005

Reginald A. Mason - Aug 30, 1923 - Aug. 8, 2005 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Reginald A. Mason of Port Union on August 8, 2005. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife of 56 years Betty; son’s Alvin (Ruby) and Harold (Barb); daughters Myra (Gord), Barbara Ann (Randy) and Yvonne (Rance); eleven grandchildren, Neil, Nancy, Christopher, Miranda, Lisa, Greg, Peter, Dennis, Shondi, Michael and Stephen; one great-grandson, Jacob; brothers John and Clarence (Betty); sisters, Sue (George), Florence (Bob), Melvie (Billie) and Sandra (Tom). Also a large number of relatives and friends. Reg served with the Royal Navy during World War 11 and was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #16 Catalina. He was also a life member and past president of the Port Union Lions Club. Funeral services were held at Bethany United Church August 11, 2005.

Smith:(January 9, 1979 - August 11, 2005) It is with great sadness we announce the tragic passing on the Trans Canada Highway, of Roger Mark Smith, age 26, from Elliott’s Cove. Leaving to mourn with many fond, loving and daring memories are his loving parents, Roger and Beverley; sister, Tina; brother, Joel; grandparents, Eric and Ruby Adey and Roy and Gladys Smith; his aunts and uncles, Cyril Adey (Glenis), Daphne Adey (Larry) and Eric Smith (Karen); cousins, Matthew, Jonathan and Tristan Adey, Michelle Apps (Clay), Lori Juch (Stephen) and Meredythe, Keith Adey, Kenneth Smith, Ryan Smith and Joanne Smith; numerous other relatives and extended family and multitudes of friends and buddies. Rested at Central United Church from where the funeral service, officiated by Mrs. Elsie Squires, took place on Sunday, August 14, 2005. Mark was escorted by a large number of dirt bikes and motorcycles to his final resting place at the United Church Cemetery, Elliott’s Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

                                                   FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY

                                                   Live like you were dying. 

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August 29, 2005

Hancock - Passed away peacefully at Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, Winnie Hancock of Summerville, aged 92 years. Predeceased by her husband, Philip and sister, Emmie Anne Abbott. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her daughter, Anne (Donald Pennell) at St. John’s; granddaughter, Vanessa (Aaron) at St. John’s; special friends, Ena Butt and Marion Hollohan; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rested at the United Church, Summerville. Funeral service held on Friday, August 19, 2005, from United Church, Summerville, with interment at United Cemetery, Summerville.

Hicks, Lenore M. (Nora) - Passed peacefully away at home on Friday, August 19, 2005, Lenore M. (Nora) Hicks, age 92 years of Bonavista, member of the L.O.B.A. Predeceased by husband, Baxter (1983); son-in-law, Sterling Rex (2001); brother, Frazer Hicks (1967) and sister, Dorothy Clarke (1987). Leaving to mourn son, Donald (wife, Marcie) at Buchans, NL; daughter, Yvonne at Port Rexton, NL; grandchildren, Vicki (husband, Stan Cole) at Gander, NL, Paul Hicks (Wendy Elliott) at Ottawa, ON, and Christopher Rex at Port Rexton, NL; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Chelsea Cole at Gander, NL. Also leaving to mourn sisters, Eva Fifield and Gladys (George) Short; sister-in-law, Grace Hicks; brother, George Hicks all at Bonavista; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. Tony Cole conducted funeral services at Memorial United Church, Bonavista, Sunday, August 21, 2005, 2 p.m. Interment at United Cemetery, Bonavista, NL. Funeral arrangements were by Strathie’s Funeral Home.