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March 6, 2006

Watton - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Friday 24, 2006, Walter William Watton, age 83, from Trinity East. Predeceased by his wife, Irene. Leaving to mourn are his children, Chesley, Lindburgh (Barbara), Mackenzie, Gary (Valerie) and Julia (Keith Bailey); brothers, Stanley (Mildred), Roy (June) and Vincent; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and other relatives and friends. Rested at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Trinity East, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. R. Peddle, took place on February 27, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Gosse, Doris (nee Ash) - Passed peacefully away on February 25, 2006 at the G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, Doris Gosse of Gander in her 85^th year. Predeceased by her husband Gordon in 1997; parents, Lewellyn and Jenny Ash; and her brother Hedley Ash. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughters, Helen (Glen Goobie) of Gander and Patsy (Leonard Stratton) of Clarenville; grandchildren, Heather Fowlow (Robert), Chad Goobie (Meghan Carew), Allan Smith and Brian Smith; step-grandchildren, Alison Stratton and Christopher Stratton; sister, Hazel (Willis Regular); brother Walter Ash and sister-in-law Beatrice Ash and other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at St. Martin’s Anglican Cathedral, Gander. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander and Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Please visit http://www.staceysfuneralhome.com to sign the on-line guest book.

Whalen, James (1945-2006) - Passed peacefully away at his residence on February 25, 2006, James Whalen of Sweet Bay in his 60^th year. Predeceased by parents, William and Mary; brothers, Raymond, Gerald, Joseph and Daniel. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, sisters, Mary (Boyd) at Princeton, Theresa (Fred) at Labrador City and Madeline (Cyril) at Gander; brothers, William (Mary Ellen) at Sweet Bay; Ronald at Sweet Bay and Leo (Leona) at Badger; plus a large circle of family and friends. Father Hearn officiated funeral mass on February 28, 2006, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Sweet Bay, with interment following at the RC Cemetery, Sweet Bay. Pallbearers were, Eddie O’Neil, Gerard Maloney, Felix Dooley, Matt Maloney, John O’Neil and Jerry Dooley. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Blundon’s Funeral Home, Shoal Harbour.

Greening, Belcher - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G, B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Monday, February 27, 2006, Belcher Greening of Musgravetown, aged 88 years. Predeceased by his wife, Drucella, and daughter, Loretta Waye. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sons, Larry (Yvonne), Musgravetown, and Rick (Debbie), Hodge’s Cove; grandchildren, Darrell, Lori, Lisa, Tina and Corey; great-granddaughter, Lauryn; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Lethbridge. Funeral service held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, from Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, with interment at United Cemetery, Musgravetown. In her memory donations may be made to Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, or Musgravetown Fire Department

Green, Gordon - Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista, on Thursday, February 23, 2006, Gordon Green of Clarenville, aged 91 years. Predeceased by brother, Herbert, sister, Nellie; ans infant son, Gordon. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Elizabeth Green, of 63 years; daughter, Violet Green (Lee), Clarenville; son David (Judy), Clarenville; grandchildren, Tracey Soper (Murley), Kurt Green (Stephanie) and Corey Green; great-granddaughter, Jade Soper; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service held Sunday, February 26, 2006, from Salvation Army Citadel, Clarenville, with interment at Pleasant Street Cemetery. In his memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Salvation Army Citadel, Clarenville.

Stowe, Robert - Passed  peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Sunday, February 26, 2006, Robert Stowe of Clarenville, aged 67 years. Predeceased by his father, John, and mother, Nora, brothers, Douglas and Reg. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sisters, Phyllis Baggs (Chesley) and Joan Balsom (Ray), Mount Pearl; brother, Jerry (Edie), Hamilton, ON; very close nieces and nephews; and a large number of relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at Fewer’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Memorial service held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, from Salvation Army Citadel, Clarenville. In his memory donations may be made to Salvation Army, Clarenville, or Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital.

Drover, Robert Stewart (Bob) - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, NL. Predeceased by parents, Albert and Kate; son, Scottie; sisters, Joyce and Grace (Frank Nugent); and infant brother, Marmaduke. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and best friend, Glenda; daughter, Roberta (Bobbi) and Perry Ashley; son, Derek and Shanna; daughter-in-law, Sandra; sisters, Amelie (Millie) and Bill Edwards, Amy and Bill Graves; brother, Rennie and Jean; brother-in-law, Frank Coles; sister-in-law, Shelia and Dan Touhey (New York); brothers-in-law, Ken (Jean) Edwards (Nova Scotia) and Robert (Bob) and Clara Edwards (New Brunswick); special grandchildren, Benjamin (Kelly) and Julie (Paul) and pappy’s little man, Dylan; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friends, Rosalyn, Ed, Joshua and Heather Blackwood. Bob retired from the Canadian Armed Forces after 25 years serving his country overseas in Cyprus, Egypt and Germany, as well as several Canadian Provinces. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Masonic Lodge. Remains rested at St Andrew’s Church, Sunnyside, Trinity Bay, NL, from where the funeral took place on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sunnyside, Trinity Bay, NL. or the Discovery Health Foundation, Clarenville, NL.

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March 13, 2006

Hollohan, Brendan - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross, Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, aged 67 years. Predeceased by parents, James and Julia; brother, Robert; and sister, Margaret. Leaving to mourn his companion, Eileen Curl; daughter, Karen (Derek Lebunbon); son, Kenneth (Patricia); grandson, Ryan; brother, Thomas (Vera); sisters, Angela Brennan, Dorothy Walsh (Frank King), Cecilia (Bill Nolan), Letitia (Felix Philpott) and Carmel (John Rothwell); sister-in-law, Daisy; aunts, Daisy and Marion Hollohan; and a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at a later date with interment at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Summerville.

Smith, Edward - Passed away at Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, Edward Smith of Shoal Harbour, aged 62 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sons, Carl (Sandra) at Port Aux Basques, Craig (Joanne) at Lethbridge and Todd (Rose) at Milton; brothers, Lawrence, John, Russell, Herb and Clyde all at Hare Bay and Blair at Toronto; five grandsons; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service held on Saturday, March 11, 2006, from Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville, with interment at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery.

Blundell, Edna Goldwyn (nee Penney) - Passed peacefully away at the G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 5, 2006, in her 57^th year after a long battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Mary; brothers, Lester, Montgomery, Herbert and Stanley; sisters, Malvina (Pynn) and Ruby; daughter, Gale (Green); grandson, Brandon (Green); nieces, Marie and Beverly; nephews, Gary (Pynn) and John; sisters-in-law, Lettie and Reta; and brother-in-law, Reginald (Wheeler). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband, Gordon; daughters, Juanita (Arthur Bishop) at Lloydminister, SK., and Julia (Paul Hoskins); grandchildren - her pride and joy - Caitlin and Gregory (Hoskins) at Britannia; brother, Esau (Myrtle) at Lower Lance Cove; sisters, Ivy (Jack Marsh) at Lower Lance Cove and Roberta (Wheeler) at Toronto, ON; sister-in-law, Jane at Weybridge; and many other relatives and friends. Rested at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island. Funeral service held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, from the Salvation Army with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

Elliott: Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex, St. John’s, on March 1, 2006, Selena Beatrice Elliott (nee Cole) age 84 years. Predeceased by parents, George and Marcia Cole; husband, Rance (1970); brother, Garland Cole; and grandson, Jesse Elliott. Lovingly remembered by daughter, Marie; sons, Reg (Sharon) at Pouch Cove, Tony (Annette) at Mount Pearl, Earl (Della) at Boat Harbour West and Alvin (Kim) at Mount Pearl; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Rance Cole (Hazel) and George Cole (Cecelia); sisters, Rosie Cole and Laura Hayward; special aunt, Florrie Cole; and numerous other relatives and friends. Rested at Barrett’s Funeral Home and the First United Church, Newman’s Cove, from where the funeral service took place on March 4, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.

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March 20, 2006

Peddle, John - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Saturday, March 11, 2006, John Peddle of Little Hearts Ease, aged 60 years. Predeceased by his parents, Gillis and Priscillia. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his common law wife, Rose, of 22 years; daughter, Mirandra; sisters, Zelda Vivian (Lenvoll), Frances Whalen (Norman) and Beverly Prias (Robert); brothers, Allan (Winnie), Wesley (Christine), Willie, Lenvall (Karen) and Lawton (Colleen); and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease. Funeral service held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, from Salvation Army Citadel, Little Hearts Ease, with interment at Salvation Army Cemetery, Little Hearts Ease.

Rev. A. George Moore, B.A., B.D., S.T.M., Doctoris Divinitatis (honoris causa), died on March 15^th at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, despite the best of care, in the 93^rd year of his life, in the 64^th year of his ministry and in the 60^th year of his marriage. Survived by wife, Jean, and sons, David (Janet) and John (Keisha); grandchildren, Linda (Drew), Amber, Nick; as well as Niasha and his beautiful great-granddaughter, Denver. A private funeral held in Ottawa. George’s memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Avenue, Pointe-Claire, Quebec, on may 6^th at 2 p.m Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s United Church (514) 697-6459. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of First Memorial Funeral Services Fairview Chapel Ottawa (613) 860-2424.

Lambert, William - Passed peacefully away at Hilltop Manor, Arnold’s Cove, on Saturday 11, 2006, William Lambert of Southport, aged 73 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sisters, Mildred (Isaac) at Southport and Joyce (Jim) at Portland; brothers, Eldred (Enid) at Seal Cove, Gordon (Ivy) at Gooseberry Cove and Lawrence (Nancy) at Ontario; and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Little Heart’s Ease. Funeral service held on Monday, March 13, 2006, from the Anglican Church, Gooseberry Cove, with interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Gooseberry Cove.

Seward, Gertrude (June15, 1917 - March 12, 2006) - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross, Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Sunday, March 12, 2006, Gertrude Seward of Hodge’s Cove in her 88^th year. Predeceased by husband, Lewis and son, Lewis. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughters, Matilda Price (Gordon) at Little Hearts Ease, Joan Stringer (Bill) at Little Hearts Ease and Selina Stringer (Ron) at Little Hearts Ease; son, Nathan (Florence) at Little Hearts Ease; brother, Harry; twenty-two grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; plus a large circle of family and friends. Funeral service was officiated by Rev. N. Chatman from St Mary’s Anglican Church, Hodge’s Cove. Pallbearers were Bruce Price, Preston Stringer, Herb Spurrell, Wayne Drover, Eric Stringer and Ron Thomas. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Blundon’s Funeral Home, Shoal Harbour.

Short, Nita (April 14, 1956 - March 9, 2006) - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross, Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Thursday, March 9, 2006, Nita Short of Shoal Harbour, in her 49^th year. Predeceased by father, Victor Roy, and father-in-law, Josh Short. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband, Wayne; mother, Marjorie (Philip Lethbridge); daughters, Christal (Norman Throwbridge) at Calgary and Shelley (Sheldon Pike) at Shoal Harbour; sisters, Dianne (Dave Greening), Vivian (Brian Fullbrook) and Cathy (Richard Janes); brothers, Victor (Ariene), Leonard (Audra) and William (Suzette); mother-in-law, Mildred Short; sisters-in- law, Joan (Owen Jacobs), Florence (Merl Stanley) and Dianne (Gary Dwyer) brothers-in-law, Ashton Short (Donna), Lloyd Short (Gloria), Bond Short (Gladys), Doug Short (Bridgette) and Rod Short (Collette); plus a large circle of family and friends. Funeral service was officiated by Rev. B. Mercer from United Church., Shoal Harbour, on March 11,2006, with interment following at United Cemetery, Shoal Harbour. Pallbearers were Leonard Strong, William Strong, Victor Strong, Norman Trowbridge, Sheldon Pike and Rod Short. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Blundon’s Funeral Home, Shoal Harbour.

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March 27, 2006

Brinston, Violet May - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, Violet Brinston of North Harbour, aged 86 years. Predeceased by husband, Wallace; grandson, Terry; one sister and three brothers. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughter, Bernice Smith (Lewis) at Alberta; sons, Reginald (Elizabeth) at Ontario and Wayne (Bonnie) at North Harbour; sisters, Hilda Reid (Edmund) at North Harbour, Maud Eddy (Alfred) at North Harbour and Bernice Pearce (Raymond) at Come By Chance; sisters-in-law, Ethel Barrett at North Harbour, Ethel Barrett at Come By Chance, Lillian Giles at Arnold’s Cove and Neta Beck at Arnold’s Cove; grandchildren, Shawn (Joanne), Todd (Michele), Regina (Craig) and Lisa; great-grandchildren, Shawna, Marcus, Matthew and Joel; and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at Pentecostal Church, North Harbour. Funeral service held Friday, March 24, 2006, from Pentecostal Church, North Harbour, with interment at United Cemetery, North Harbour. In her memory donations may be made to Gideon Bible Society.

Smith: It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Effie Georgina (Jean) Smith, age 72, from Hodge’s Cove, at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on March 20, 2006. Predeceased by her husband, Chesley Smith. Leaving to mourn with Many fond and loving memories are her children, Wesley (Viola) Peddle, Judy (Graham) Dewhurst, Vincent (Bernice) Smith, Neil (Brenda) Smith, Suzanne (John) Mackey and Carl Smith; grandchildren, Lisa (Pat) White, Sue (David) Smith, Rodney Peddle, Niki (Matt) Balsom, Byran Stringer, April (Lee) Vivian, Laurieann Smith, Michael (Lori) Vivian; sisters, Loretta (Wesley) Lambert, Ethel (Eric) Smith; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Rested at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Hodge’s Cove, from where the funeral service, officiated by Rev. N. Chatman, took place on Thursday, March 23, 2006, with interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.