March 3, 2016

Olive Vardy
Passed on: February 27th, 2016
Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Saturday, February 27, 2016, Olive Vardy of Random Island formally of Clarenville, aged 87 years. Predeceased by husband Frank, son Jim, two sisters, one brother. Left with fond and loving memories are her children Ed (Allan), Erik (Leona), Robert (Michael), Beverley (Navin), Joann (Bernard); 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from Kingdom Hall, Milton with interment at the Jehovah Witness Cemetery, Random Island.

Patricia Philpott
Passed on: February 24th, 2016
Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor in Bonavista on Wednesday February 24, 2016 Patricia Philpott (Therese) of Plate Cove East aged 63 years. Predeceased by her parents Susan and Austin Harty, brother Peter Harty, sister Mary Eileen Harty. Brother in laws Leo and Dominic Philpott and sisters in law Elizabeth Philpott and Linda Harty. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Pierce Philpott of 41 years. Daughters Tanya and Krista, son Jeffrey and their partners. Four grandchildren Nicholas, Nathan, Cheyenne and Kaden. Loving siblings Geraldine Duggan, Ellen Harty, Kathleen Philpott (Bill), Regina Jennings (Doug), Shirley Brennan (Matt), Danita Keough, Austin Harty (Christina), Leo Harty (Melinda), and Claude Harty (Roxate). Along with a number of close family members and friends. Rested at St. Patrick's Parish Church Plate Cove. Funeral service took place on Saturday February 27, 2016 with interment at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery Plate Cove East. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fewer's Funeral Home Clarenville.
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Safe in the arms of Jesus

March 10, 2016

Pierce Tucker
Passed on: February 26th, 2016
Pierce Tucker
1929-2016
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pierce Tucker at his home on the morning of February 26, 2016. He was dressed, ready for an outing when he was found seated at the window awaiting his ride. May he rest in peace. He leaves to mourn his wife Cécile Bilodeau Tucker, his children Beverley (Christian), Francine (Paul), David, Lorraine (Vance), his grandchildren Alexis (Angela), Gabrielle (Chase), Louise (Dale), and Marc. His great-grandchildren Sophia, Declan, Keeyan and Amelia-Cécile, and Simon. He will be dearly missed by his brother William (Sandra), and sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and cousins as well as extended family and friends. He was born in Bunyan's Cove, NF and was married in Gaspé, QC. He worked for many years as a surveyor and much more an employee of CN and VIA Rail. He loved the city of Montreal but always dreamt of a cabin in the woods and a place near the water. Donations to the heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Visitation took place on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 2pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Saint-Raymond-de-Pennafort Parish (5765, Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H4A 2E8) at 11am. Burial will be in Gaspé, QC at a later date.

March 17, 2016

Joseph Maloney
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Health Centre, Gander NL on March 7th, 2016 Joseph Thomas Maloney aged 86 years. Predeceased by Agnes, his wife of 56 years whom he adored and loved for his entire life; his parents Catherine and John Mullowney; brother Stephen; as well as great-granddaughter Carly Feener. Survived by brothers Greg, Aiden, Paul, Bert, Brian and Eddie; and sister Madonna. Born in Sweet Bay, Bonavista Bay; as a young boy Joe grew up working on his father's schooner sailing the coast of Newfoundland. After getting his education he relocated to Gander where he was extremely well-known in the automobile sales business. Joe was honest and hard working. He started Central Forest Products and worked happily for many years in the industry with his sons, Joey and John. Joe had tremendous mechanical skills and was renowned for his ability to analyze and correct a wide variety of problems. He loved to tinker with equipment and fix machinery, and could come up with a solution no matter how complex the issue. He was always positive and never wavered from his faith and convictions. Family was his first priority and he never stopped believing in them regardless of the challenge. Whether it was an outing across Gander Lake with the family or cod fishing in the bay, he was happiest out in nature having those he loved all around him. Seeing him like that made us very happy too. Left with loving memories are his sons Joey (Evelyn) of Gander, John (Patty Ann) of Gander, daughters Catherine (Dennis) Squires of Shoal Harbour, Bernadette (Ed) Feener of St. John's, Anne Marie (Jerry) Pretty of Quispamsis, NB., Joan (Denis) Fitzpatrick of Moncton, NB, Mary (Chris) Barnes of Glovertown, grandchildren Alvin and Christopher Maloney, Michelle Parsons, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Edwin Feener and Heather Dicks, Cody and Dylan Hollohan, Joseph Maloney, Maria Maloney, Anna Barnes, great grandchildren Will, Jax and Nate Parsons, Abigail and Maggie-Kate Fitzpatrick, Emmie and Caden Feener and Orion Maloney-Day. The family would like to thank the management and staff of the Health Centre Critical Care Unit, especially Nurse Amanda, as well as the very compassionate staff of Palliative Care for their support and assistance. They would especially like to thank Dr. Carmel Casey, Dr. Savage and Lillian for their years of commitment and care. Thank-you as well to Father Bill Pearce for his prayers and support to Joe and his family. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday March 9th at 11 o'clock at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Central Northeast Health Foundation Palliative Care Program. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign the memorial on-line guest book please visit www.staceysfunerlahome.ca

March 24, 2016

Sheila (Murphy) Garrett
Passed peacefully away, surrounded by her loving family, Sheila (Murphy) Garrett, aged 87 years at the G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Predeceased by her husband Donald (2000), parents James and Anne Murphy, grandson Glen Garrett, sisters Genevieve March, Bernadine Bell, Mary Furstenburg and Vera Joy. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are sons Morley (Wanda), Keith (Jennifer Keyte), Brian (Wanda), Derek (Pauline) and Kevin (Cindy); daughters Mary, Marilyn (Dave) Hann, Carol (Fred) Hann and Florence (Doug) Penney; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers Thomas Murphy and Alban (Mary) Murphy; sisters Pauline (Edward) Kennedy and Geraldine (Bernard) Kuhn; and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at St. Aidans Anglican Church, Port Blandford. Funeral service took place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from St. Aidans Anglican Church, Port Blandford with interment at Anglican Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Blanche Green
Passed on: March 12th, 2016
Saturday night, March 12, 2016 we lost an angel and heaven gained one. Blanche Green, age 83, resident of Pentecostal Seniors Home, Clarke's Beach, formerly of Deep Bight, passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Maggie and Newman Green, brother Maxwell and her sister Marguerite. Lovingly remembered by her brother, Wilfred & spouse Florrie, sister-in-law Muriel, nieces, Hazel, Linda, Maxine, & Sheila, nephew Jeff, their spouses and families. She will be missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at Trinity United Church, Deep Bight. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Trinity United Church, Deep Bight with interment at the United Cemetery. Deep Bight has certainly lost a bright light and a social butterfly.

Lavina Mary King
Passed on: March 13th, 2016
Passed peacefully away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Sunday, March 13, 2016, Lavina King of Shoal Harbour, aged 94 years. Predeceased by husband Eric; daughters Margaret Rose and Clarice Fewer; son Roy; sister Naomi; brothers Wesley, Colin and Phillip. Left with fond and loving memories her son Jim; daughters Karen, Sharon and Susie (Wayne); grandchildren Debbie (Mike), Tracy, Pam (Scott), Krissy (Donny), Michelle (Jim) and Jennifer (Jimmy); great grandchildren Mitchell, Christopher, Abby, Allie and Grace; sister Susan Hart; brothers Garland Vokey and Herbert Vokey (Julie); sisters-in-law Ruby Vokey, Julia Vokey and Rebecca King and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Clarenville with interment at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery. In her memory donations may be made to St. Mary's Anglican Church Rectory.

March 31, 2016

Myra Sheppard
Passed on: March 26th, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Myra Sheppard announce her passing on Saturday, March 26th at age 84. Predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years Wilfred in 2007 and parents Duncan and Harriette Holloway. Left with saddened hearts and precious memories her children Gary (Joan) and Christine (Scott); grandchildren Renee (Dion), Christopher (Marcia), Amy (Adam), Rebecca (Grant); great grandchildren Carter, Madisyn, Caiden, Lexie and Ashlynn. also, sister Hildred Collins, sister-In-Laws Minnie Smith, Ella Taylor & Cora Holloway; brother-In-Law Will Sheppard; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
"We will always carry your memory in our hearts"

Lawrence Seward
Passed on: March 25th, 2016
Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Friday March 25, 2016, Lawrence Seward of Gooseberry Cove, aged 72 years. Left with fond and loving memories his sister Kathleen Pike (Felix) and brother Alphonsus (Doris); and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease. Funeral service took place on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Roman Catholic Church, Gooseberry Cove.

Melvie (nee Whalen) Drodge
Passed on: March 18th, 2016
DRODGE, Melvie (nee Whalen), formerly of Little Heart's Ease, NL - Passed away at Toronto Grace Hospital, March 18, 2016, after a courageous 20 year battle with cancer, aged 81 years. Predeceased by husband Roy, son Derrick Roy, daughter Sharon Lynn, brothers Lawrence and Eldon (Polly), brothers-in-law Allan and Gerald. Left with fond and loving memories, son Brad (Debbie Sue), Fort McMurray, AB, daughter Deborah (Jerry), Toronto, ON, son Tim (Crystal), Toronto, ON, granddaughters Lacy (Ricky), Fort St. John, BC, Kali (Mike), Mount Pearl, NL, sisters Minnie, Ivy (Ronald), Eva and Evelyn (Aiden), brothers Walter (Annie), Maxwell (Marilyn) and Rex (Brenda). A service of remembrance and celebration of Melvie's life will take place August 2016 in Little Heart's Ease, NL, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.
We miss you and love you dearly.
We know God is taking care of you. You are now one of His special angels.
You are forever in our hearts.

Eugene Skeffington
Passed on: March 23rd, 2016
Passed away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, Eugene Skeffington of Canning's Cove, aged 63 years. Predeceased by parents Stewart and Susie; and brother Joe. Left with fond and loving memories his daughter Lisa; sisters Beth (Keith), Pat (Alvin), Jennie (Al), Peggy (Tony), Reta (John), Donna (Wade), Marg (Phil), Shirley (Rob) and Sharon (Bob); brothers Don (Elsie) and Sylvester; many nieces and nephews; and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Lethbridge.

George A. Parsons
Passed on: March 20th, 2016
Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Sunday, March 20, 2016, George A. Parsons of Garden Cove, aged 83 years. Predeceased by his son Edmund. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Hannah Mae of 59 years; sons Albert (Elizabeth), Freeman (Sandra), Bruce and Fraser (Heather); grandchildren Julie, Joanne, Monica, Reynard, Curtis, Brandon, Justin, Sheldon, Geoffrey, Mark and Adam; great grandchildren Maya, Will, Lucas, Kayla, Alexa and Nathan; great great grandchildren Charlie and Lila; and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at the United Church, Garden Cove. Funeral service took place on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Garden Cove United Church with interment at the United Cemetery, Garden Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Garden Cove Recreation Centre.