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February 6, 2006

Goobie: Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on January 27, 2006, Frederick Norman Goobie, age 81, formerly from Lady Cove. Predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Isabella; brother, Don; and sister, Anna. Left with fond and loving memories are his sister, Rose Makernos, Florida, USA; Niece, Mabel (Maurice MacKay), St. John’s; special friend, Hilda Stacey; as well as Ivy (Morgan May) and family; and many other relatives and friends. Rested at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Hickman’s Harbour. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Elsie Squires, took place from the United Church, Lady Cove,on Monday, January 30, 2006, with interment following.

Marsh - Passed peacefully away at the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, on January 22, 2006, Douglas Richard Marsh, age 57, formerly from Hickman’s Harbour. Predeceased by father, William; brothers, Charles, Robert and Derek. Leaving to mourn mother, Doreen; brothers, Don and Brian; sisters, Elizabeth (Jim), Audrey, Carol (Gary), Brenda (Larry) and Lynn; sister-in-law, Linda; and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A cremation took place. Memorial service, officiated by Mrs. Elsie Squires, was held at the United Church, Hickman’s Harbour, Sunday, February 5, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Blundon, John K. WW11 Veteran - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Saturday, January 28, 2006, John Blundon, aged 85 years, of Shoal Harbour. Predeceased by sisters, Gladys Nicholas and Hanna Clarice Blundon, and brother, Ronald. Left with fond and loving memories his wife, Florence, of 56 years; daughter, Marilyn (Bruce Lambert) of Clarenville; sons, Hedley (Mary) and Marvin (Pamela) both of Paradise; sisters, Mary Goodyear of Barrie, ON, Hilda Smith of Western, ON, Edna Vey of Clarenville and Loretta Curtis (Freeman) of Hatchet Cove; brother, George (Gloria) of Gander; grandchildren, Andrew, Joey, Renee, Nicole, Myles and Brittany; great-grandson, Mathias; and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service held on Monday, January 30, 2006, from Shoal Harbour United Church with interment at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Cripple Children.

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February 13, 2006

Chaulk - We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Ralph Chaulk, age 84, from Bunyan’s Cove, at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on February 1, 2006. Predeceased by his parents, Archibald and Annie; wife, Myrtle; brothers, Dwight, William, Melbourne, Roy, Ernest and Leslie. Left to mourn with special memories, sons, Loftus and Roy; daughter, Venita; grandchildren, Melanie (Chris) Davis and Natlie Chaulk; sisters-in-law, Josephine Tucker and Maisie Chaulk; and a large circle of friends and extended family. Rested at the United Church, Port Blandford, from where the funeral, officiated by Mr. Bruce Rideout, took place on Saturday, February 4, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Tucker, Ada - Passed peacefully away at the Golden Heights Manor in Bonavista, Ada Tucker of Clarenville, aged 89 years. Predeceased by her husband, Eric; infant children; brothers, Freeman, Frank and Ralph Wareham; and sister, Jenny Laurentius. Left with fond and loving memories sister, Iris Dicks (John) of Halifax, NS; sister-in-law, Alice Wareham of Harbour Grace; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville. Funeral took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Clarenville with interment at the Anglican Cemetery in Port de Grave. In lieu of flowers, donations are accepted to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.

Peddle:  The family of the late Annie Peddle, age 74, from Port Blanford, regret to announce her peaceful passing at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on February 4, 2006. Annie leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories her husband of 48 years, Hubert; and children, Rick (Rowena), Terry (Georgina), Lesia (Jim), Chris and Nicole (Lloyd); and six grandchildren. Rested at St. Aiden’s Anglican Church, Port Blandford, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. W. G. Colbourne, took place on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Drodge, Selina - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Selina Drodge of Little Hearts Ease, aged 70 years. Predeceased by her parents, Claribel and Eldon Drodge. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband, Everett, of 51 years; daughters, Evangeline Drodge, Faye Drodge (Patti), Kate Drodge, Eloise Peddle (Jamie) and Louise Frost (Lee); sons, Rick (Rob), Graham (Valerie) and Peter (Rick); grandchildren, Jill, Fabian, Julia, Charles, Shelia, Monica, Bobby, Josie, Frankie, Jane, Shiloh, Hayley and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Hannah, Malcolm, Lola and Oliver; sisters-in-law, Marcie (Eli Spurrell), Alma (Fred Whalen) and Florence (companion Clyde Russell); a very close friend and neighbour, Vera Dawe; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease. Funeral service held on Saturday, February 11, 2006, from the Salvation Army Citadel, Little Hearts Ease, with interment at Salvation Army Cemetery, Little Hearts Ease. In her memory donations may be made to Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville. 

Kelley: Passed peacefully away into eternal rest at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on February 4, 2005, Effie Mary Maude Kelley, age 78, from Trinity East. Predeceased by husband, Stuart (1993); father, Daniel; mother, Beatrice; sisters, Jessie (Ricketts), Ethel (McKay) and Cecilia (Rumbolt); and brothers, Donald and Wilfred. Leaving to mourn with precious, loving memories are his sons, Melvin (Elizabeth) and Francis (Eileen); daughter, Karen (Christopher); seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister, Mae (Ropson); brother, Reginald (Elgar); and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at the St. Andrews Church, Trinity East, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. Robert Peddle, took place on Tuesday, February 7^th, 2006, with interment following at the Anglican Cemetery, Port Rexton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

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February 20, 2006

Baker: We regret to announce the passing at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, February 11, 2006, of Guida Mae Baker, age 75, from Hodge’s Cove. Predeceased by grandson, Evan. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are her husband, Eleazer; daughters, Linda (Albert Curtis), Jeanette (Cyril Baker) and Kim; sons, Eldon (Linda), Rex (Sylvia) and Floyd (Jennifer); sisters, Isabella Hoben, Maude Dicks and Gladys Green, fifteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Rested at the St. Andrew’s United Church, Hodge’s Cove, from where the funeral service, officiated by Ms. Lorraine Moores, took place on Monday, February 13, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Butt: It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing at Windsor, Ontario, of Kevin Butt, age 56, formerly from Hickman’s Harbour. Predeceased by father, Ebenezer. Leaving to mourn with many precious and loving memories are his wife, Sylvia; son, Winston (Jeannine); daughter, Jackie (Terry Mingo); grandchildren, Morgan, Jackson, Marie and Marinda; mother, Mary; brothers, Tom (Glenda), John (Val), Max (Bev), Rick (Tina) and Rod (Denise); sisters, Audrey (Reg), Gertie (Ford), Rowena (Aubrey) and Fern (Harold); mother-in-law, Helena; brothers-in-law, Calvin (Carol), Jack, Bernard (Phylis) and Sherman (Dona); sister-in-law, Pauline (Rank) and Patsy; a large circle of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Rested at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Hickman’s Harbour. The funeral service, officiated by Captains Wilfred and Wavey Simms, took place on Friday, February 17, 2006, at the Salvation Army, Hickman’s Harbour, with interment following.

Reid, Clayton Wallace - 64 of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lady Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, on June 7, 1941, to his dear late parents Wallace George and Rosalie Alice (nee Blake) Reid. Clayton is survives by many loving siblings, Ernest (Maude), Ronald (late Gertrude), Herman (Lily), Amy (late Ronald Tobin), Elsie (Arnold Shuler), Ivy (Bramwell March), Minnie (Donald Bowering), Phyllis (Warren Pope), Wilfred (Lynn Ann), Hedley (Evelyn), Linda (Allister Stone), Elizabeth (Calvin Smith), Richard (Cindy) and Nellie (Michael Connolly). Predeceased by sisters, Viola Martin and Marjorie Reid, and brother, Allen. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, friends and relatives. A special thank you to his sister-in-law, Lily, sister, Amy, and dear friend, Sam Parsons, who were his loving caregivers throughout. A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 12 at the Trull Funeral Home in Toronto followed by cremation. Clayton will be returning home for a memorial service and burial in Lady Cove; date to be announced.

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February 27, 2006

Evelley, Eliza - Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Home, Gander, on Sunday, February 19, 2006, Eliza C. Evelley of Trinity East, aged 89 years.Predeceased by her husband, Norman; sister, Belle; brother, Bob; and great-grandchild, Kara Lee. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters, Ella Mae Toope at Trinity East and Brenda Gifford (Trent) at Trinity East; son, Douglas (Janette) at Gambo; sister, Diana (Gordon Button) at St. John’s; brother, Douglas Johnson (Florence) at Job’s Cove; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Port Rexton. Funeral service held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, from Anglican Church, Trinity East, with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Trinity East.

Smith; It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on February 21, 2006, Donald Smith, age 72, from Long Beach. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are his wife, Viola; daughters, Gail (Scott) at Fort McMurray and Marilyn (Patrick) at Toronto; sons, Otto (Darlene) at Oshawa and Cal (Joanne) at Clarenville; grandchildren, Mellisa, Jessica, Cavell and Brandon; brothers, Warrick (Annie) at Clarenville and John (Ethel) at Toronto; sisters, Ethel at Clarenville, Emma at Gooseberry Cove, Joyce (Gordon) at Long Beach and Marguerite (Mark) at Long Beach; and many other relatives and friends. Rested at the Anglican Church, Long Beach, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. N. Chatman, took place on Friday, February 24, 2006. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Peddle - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Thursday, February 16, 2006, Shirley Peddle of Port Blandford, aged 68 years. Predeceased by parents, Victor and Nora Toope, and sister, Mary Keefe. Left with fond and loving memories, her husband, Lloyd, of 49 years; daughters, Lorna (Leveson) and June (Cliff); son, Lloyd (Brenda); brothers, Ivan Toope (Violet), Robert Toope (Lucy), Raymond Toope (Viola), and Victor Toope (Hilda); five grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, John, Megan and Ashley; and a large number of relatives and friends. Remains rested at the Anglican Church, Port Blandford. Funeral was held 2 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2006, with interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Port Blandford.

King - Passed away peacefully away at the Marysview Seniors Home in Hampton, NB, on February 15, 2006, Beulah King of Shoal Harbour, aged 77 years. Predeceased by husband, Aubrey; son, Rod; and daughter, Audrey. Left with fond and loving memories are daughters, Maxine (Charles) of Quispamsis, NB, and Theresa (Jarvis) of Quispamsis, NB; sons, Wayne (Philo) of Fort McMurray, AB, and Derrick of Shoal Harbour; sister, Ethel Hutching of Dartmouth, NS; brother, William (Lillian) of Milton; grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew, Jonathon, Matthew, Ben and Megan; and a large number of relatives and friends. Remains rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral was held 2 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2006, at the Pentecostal Church, George’s Brook, with interment at the Interdenominational Cemetery, Clarenville. In her memory a Memorial Fund to the charity of one’s choice.

Anstey, Captain Thomas - Passed peacefully away at his home on February 19, 2006, Captain Thomas Anstey aged 87 years. He was a master seaman who started at sea at the age of 14 and continued his career until the age of 69. He acquired his master’s ticket at the age of 23, the youngest at the time to have received that designation. He served with the American Merchant Navy in World War 11; he also worked with CN Marine and finished his career with Oceanex. He is predeceased by his infant son, Donald; wife Lillian Lockyer; wife, Sarah Nellie Russell; and son, Robert Anstey. Leaving to mourn his partner of 20 years, Vira Guzzwell; children, Everett Anstey, Ronald Anstey, Glenda Lee, Jim Anstey and Christine Randell; sisters, Eva Martin and Laura Frampton; and stepson, Harold Guzzwell. Also leaving to mourn, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends. At Tom’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday, February 21. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, from Gower Street United Church. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center. Please visit (http://www.barretts.ca/) to sign the memorial guest book.