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The Packet
September 6, 2005
Skiffington,
Elias: Passed peacefully
away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Friday, August 26,
2005, Elias Skiffington of Musgravetown aged 70 years. Left with fond and
loving memories his daughter, Beverly (Charlie), Portland; son Curtis (Trudy),
Milton; sister Gertrude (Paschal), Lethbridge; brother, Frank (Iris),
Musgravetown; four grandchildren, Blair, Melissa, Kylie and Brett; also a large
number of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was
held 2 p.m. on August 29, 2005, with interment at the Heritage United Cemetery,
Musgravetown. In his memory donations may be made to the lung association.
Hancock, Joseph
John - Passed peacefully
away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville in the presence of
his loving wife Amelia on Sunday, August 28, 2005, Joseph Hancock of Jamestown
aged 82 years. Predeceased by brothers, Wallace and Fred. Left with fond and loving
memories his wife, Amelia of 57 years; daughter, Shelia (Gary); son, Boyce
(Gloria); granddaughter, Stephanie (Darron); grandson, Shane (Trista);
great-grandson, Cole; sisters Leah (Maxwell), Violet (Roy), Marie; brother
Philip (Selma); special nieces and nephews and a circle of relatives and
friends. Remains rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Lethbridge. Funeral was held
2 p. m. on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at the Pentecostal Church in Bunyan’s
Cove with interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery in Musgravetown. In his memory
flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
The Packet
September 12, 2005
Hall, Ewart Sr. - Passed suddenly away at the Dr. G. B.
Cross Memorial Hospital, in Clarenville, in the presence of his family on
Thursday, September 1, 2005, Ewart Hall Sr. of Musgravetown, formerly of
Carbonear, aged 77 years. Predeceased by daughter, Jennifer; parents, Ewart and
Whelmina Hall; sister, Lillian Vivian; father-in-law, Malcolm Brown; brothers-in-law,
David Brown, Douglas Shepherd, Albert Vivan; sister-in-law, Jean Hall. Left
with fond and loving memories his wife, Shirley (nee Brown) of 45 years;
daughter Elaine (Martin) Maeland; sons, Ewart, John, Philip; daughter-in-law,
Linda; grandchildren, Sandy, Andrew, Richer, Arne, Magdalena, Jackson;
mother-in-law, Mildred Brown; sister Margaret Shepherd; brother, Fred (Rose);
sisters-in-law, Ellen (Allan) Thorne, Elizabeth (Ed) Svendsen, Rowena Brown;
and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer’s Funeral Home in
Lethbridge. Funeral took place 2 p. m. on Sunday, September 4, 2005 from the
Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, with interment at the Heritage United
Cemetery, Musgravetown. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heritage
United Church Musgravetown.
Margaret J. Randell - The interment of
Margaret J. Richardson, nee (Randell), formerly of Port Rexton, who died in
Newmarket, Ontario, on November 30, 2004, will take place at the Anglican Cemetery,
Port Rexton on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 2 p.m.
All friends and
acquaintances that live in or near the area are welcome to attend. NOTE: There
will be no service in the church, just the cemetery. Any person requesting
further information may call Ray Randell at 466-1950.
The Packet
September 19, 2005
LeBlanc: It is with great sadness we announce the
peaceful passing in the presence of her loving family, Phoebe Gwendolene
LeBlanc, age 83, from Brooklyn, at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital,
Clarenville, on September 13, 2005. Leaving to mourn her husband of 54 years
Joseph; children: Catherine Winzer (Jim), Elizabeth Barbour (Stan), Caroline
Chatman (George), James (Lorraine), Robert (Sharon), Andre (Ann), Dorette Coles
(Kerry) and Jane Baker (Ron); 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren;
sisters Lucy Brassart, Gladys Autry and Emily Stares (Dan); and many other
relatives and friends. Rested at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, George’s
Brook, from where the funeral service, officiated by Pastor Dennis Newbury,
assisted by Pastor Stephen Wiseman and Captain Julia Butler, took place on
Thursday, September 15, 2005, with interment following ar the Salvation Army
Cemetery, Lethbridge. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home,
Random Island.
FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
She had a kindly word for each
And she died beloved by all.
Myrtle M. Parsons - 1916 - 2005 - Passed away
peacefully at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, in the
presence of her family on Saturday, September 10, 2005, Myrtle May Parsons,
resided at the Clarenville Retirement Centre, formerly of Harcourt. Predeceased
by her husband Lamont, son Jerry and parents Arthur and Lillian Bailey. Left
with beautiful memories, her sons Arthur (Marguerite) and Tony (Mona);
daughters Vera (Gordon) Smith, Audrey (Alex) Holloway and Lillian (Eldred)
Frampton; sister Louise Pelley; sister-in-law Alice, Victoria, BC; eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a large circle of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends. Rested at the Bethany United Church, Harcourt.
Funeral took place at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2005, with interment at
the cemetery, Harcourt. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to vardy’s Funeral
Home, Random Island.
FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
“I have
fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.”
Skiffington,
Dorothy Beulah - Passed
away at the Golden Heights Manor in Bonavista on Wednesday, September 7, 2005,
Dorothy Beulah Skiffington of Southern Bay, age 88 years. Predeceased by her
first husband Mark Fry, daughter Doreen, second husband Jim. Leaving to mourn
grandson Wade Wells, sister-in-law Winnie Holloway and Daphne Over, nieces and
nephews, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Rested at the Eventide
Memorial Chapel (former United Church) Charlestown, on Sunday, September 11,
2005. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Southern Bay, Funeral
arrangements entrusted to Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island.
FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
Too
well loved to ever be forgotten.
Pitt, Carrie - Passed away peacefully at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital ,
Clarenville, on Sunday, September 11, 2005, Carrie L. Pitt of Musgravetown,
aged 76 years. Predeceased by parents Douglas and Nora Holloway and
granddaughter Katrina. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her
daughter Bernice (Wesley Dyke) at Bloomfield; sons Douglas (Donna) at Mount
Pearl, Lester at Winnipeg, MB, and Bursell (Collete) at Bloomfield; grandchildren
Tamara (Don), Gregory, Justin, Jeffrey, Celeste, Macailyn, Hannah and Brittany;
great-granddaughter Emma; and a circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer’s
Funeral Home, Lethbridge. Funeral service held on Wednesday, September 14,
2005, from Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, with interment at United
Cemetery, Musgravetown.
Edna Loder - passed peacefully away in the presence of
her family at the C.W.J.M. Hospital on August 26, 2005. Edna was 90 years old
and loved life, family and friends, and there was certainly no boundaries to
her loving and giving. She was an extraordinary individual who touched the
lives of many. Edna will be missed by many great senior buddies and some
wonderful friends. Leaving behind her loving and devoted family; three sons,
Freeman Loder (Joan), Andrew Loder (Vivian) and Gary Loder; daughters Hilda
Robertson (John), Linda Fletcher (Fred) and Norma Peddle (Rick). Predeceased by
husband Richard and son Josiah (Carolyn). Edna is survived by brother Harold
Pafford and sister Hilda Lake. She is further survived by nineteen
grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
For all you have done
For the gifts you have given,
For the love you have ahown,
In the life we are living;
We thank you, mom,
from the bottom of our hearts for your endless love,
We
love you dearly and will miss you always.
Thanks to Rev.
Donald Stiles of the North Harbour Bethel United Church for performing the
service with such compassion for us all. Thanks to Inez Manning for doing a
lovely Eulogy of mom. To the choir, we thank you for singing the beautiful
hymns, and to Glenys Upshall for playing the organ. To Jennifer Barrett, thanks
so much for singing one of mom’s favorite songs, you have the voice of an
angel. Thanks to Sid Giles, Art Eddy and Stan Wareham for singing in church and
at the grave side, you did a lovely job. Thanks to the pallbearers, Clarence
Eddy, George Baker, Ron Barrett, Dave Slade, Lou Baker and Ralph Eddy. Special
thanks to the United Church Women of North Harbour for quickly organizing a
meal for us all after the service. We greatly appreciate it. To Fewer’s Funeral
Home in Clarenville, thank you so much for your professionalism, caring and
understanding. Special thanks to Chrissy for making a special trip to North
Harbour for us the night before the funeral. To Shirley Loder, Rhoda Slade,
Thelma Rodway and Ivy Eddy, where do we begin to thank you for everything you
did for us? We will never forget what you did, from feeding us to making
arrangements and providing us all with a place to sleep. Many thanks go out to
our family and friends for everything you’ve done. To everyone who sent food,
cards, flowers and donations to the memorial funds, thank you. There are so
many people to thank; if we have missed anyone, please accept our sincere
apologies. We were overwhelmed with the outpouring of generosity from everyone.
We will never forget you all.
The Packet
September 26, 2005
March - It is with great sadness the family
announce the peaceful passing of Annie Gladys March, age 85, from
Lady Cove, Random Island, at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital,
Clarenville, on September 17, 2005. Predeceased by parents John and Rachel
George and husband John (Jack) March. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving
memories are her son Austin (Blanche) and daughter Glenys; grandchildren
Jacqueline (Keith) Drodge, Teena (Steve) Noseworthy and Tracy (Mark) Conway;
great-grandchildren Olivia, Katherine, David, Andrew, Kathleen and Liam. She
will also be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Gertie March, Inez George and
Neta George, special friend Mame, as well as a large number of other relatives
and friends. Rested at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Hickman’s Harbour. The funeral
service officiated by Mrs. Elsie Squires and assisted by her son Austin, took
place from the United Church, Lady Cove, on Tuesday, September 20, 2005. She
was laid to eternal rest at the United Church Cemetery, Lady Cove.
FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
Grace was in all her steps,
Heaven in her eye,
In every gesture, dignity and love.
Tobias Perry
88, Sydney/Glace Bay
Tobias Perry, 88, formerly of Hyland Street, Sydney,
passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2005, at the Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home,
Glace Bay. Born in Bloomfield, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Alfred
and Blanche (Matthews) Perry. In 1942, Tob moved to Sydney and operated Perry’s
Barber Shop in the Pier district for over 35 years. He was a veteran of the
Second World War, serving with the West Novies in Italy and Holland. Surviving
are his brother, Walter (Rita) Perry, Bloomfield, Newfoundland; son, David,
Ottawa; daughter, Dale (Myles) Poupore, Whitby, Ontario; grandsons, Lee and
Shane Perry and Sean and Kyle Poupore,Ontario. Tob is also survived by his
step-children, Harold (Corrine) Butt and Helen (Lowell) Huntington, Marion
Bridge; Ted (Milli) Butt, B.C., Mel (Roger) Swarbrick, New Glasgow, Linda
(Rolland) Fournier, Ontario, and Carolyn (Lindsey) Steele, Westville. Uncle Tob
is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Tob was predeceased by his
wife, Blanche (Butt) in 2002; brothers, Josiah and William; and sisters,
Marjorie and Lillian. There was no visitation. A gravesite service was held on
Wednesday, September 21, at Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay, Chaplain Mary Lou
McDougall officiating. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Sydney
Memorial Chapel. A very special thank you to Mary Lou McDougall and the staff
of Taigh Na Mara who helped look after Tob while he was a resident there. We,
his family will be forever grateful for the love and kindness you showed us
during Tob’s last days. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
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