ANSTEY, Selena
August 30, 1924 - May 2, 2005
Passed peacefully away at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on May 2, 2005 Selena Anstey of Marystown in her 80^th year. Predeceased by husband Garfield. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: sisters Sarah Hodder of North Harbour, Isabelle (John Farewell); brother Josiah Hodder (Jessie) of Rock Hr.; sister-in-laws Captain Jeanette (Kenneth Crews), and Annie Grandy of Grand Bank plus a large circle of other family and friends. Rev. Robert Peddle officiated funeral service on May 4^th from St. Peter's Church, Rock Hr. with interment following at Anglican Cemetery, Rock Hr. Pallbearers - Jeff Smith, Tim Hodder, Raymond Hodder, John Hodder, Arthur Brown and Sharon Hillier. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE".
"A Woman of Virtue, Kindness and Modesty."
(Date posted: 05/10/05)

BEAZLEY, Ewart N.
September 6, 1919 - April 30, 2005
Passed peacefully away at his residence on April 30, 2005 Ewart Beazley of Big Salmonier in his 85^th year. Predeceased by parents Gabriel and Julie; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Elizabeth; son David (Janice) of Fort Francis, Ontario; daughter Linda (Les Walter) of Big Salmonier; grandsons Grey (Aimee), Shane (Lauren), David (Debbie); 2 great-grandchildren; sister Caroline Brushett plus a large circle of other family and friends. Rev. Jean Lane officiated funeral service on May 3^rd from Hope United Church, Lewin's Cove followed by cremation. Pallbearers - Grey Beazley, Shane Beazley, Reuben Beazley, David Walters, Joe Hodder and Herbert Slaney. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"Forever in our Memories"
(Date posted: 05/10/05)

CLARKE, Rebecca
Passed away suddenly at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on May 3, 2005, Rebecca Clarke of Marystown in her 83^rd year. Predeceased by husband Stephen and brother Clarence. Leaving to mourn, sons: Melvin of Marystown, Walter (wife Alene) of Marystown, Harvey (wife Betty) of Marystown, Austin (wife Rose) of Marystown, Leslie (friend Debbie) of Marystown, Samuel of Marystown, Merrill (wife Audrey) of Marystown; daughters: Greta (husband Winston Beck) of Toronto, Judy (husband Bruce Hotton) of Toronto, Ruby (husband Calvin Crocker) of Halifax; sisters: Gladys Farewell - Little Bay, Ruby - Ontario, and Evelyn Bailey - Pennsylvania, USA; brothers: Almer Hodder - Creston South, Malcolm Hodder (wife Elaine) British Columbia, Austin Hodder (wife Jerrie) Ontario, and Stephen- Ontario; 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. Robert Peddle at St. Michael's Anglican Church in Creston South on May 6^th at 2 p.m. Interment was at St. Michael's Anglican Cemetery in Creston South. Donations to her memory may be made to St. Michael's Anglican Church Building Fund. Pallbearers were her sons Melvin, Walter, Harvey, Austin, Leslie, Samuel, and Merrill Clarke. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geoff Lomond of Peninsula Funeral Home Ltd., Creston South.
(Date posted: 05/25/05)

CLARKE, Richard Joseph
Passed peacefully away at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Burin on May 13, 2005, Richard Joseph Clarke of Little St. Lawrence in his 82^nd year. Predeceased by wife Ellen, sisters Mary Rennie, Vivian Clarke, Olivia McElroy, and parents Richard and Theresa Clarke. Leaving to mourn special nephew Alex Turpin at Mount Pearl, sisters: Helen & husband Bob Kearney, St. Lawrence, Carmel Boland - Lamaline, Betty Loder - Little St. Lawrence, Madeline Clarke - Little St. Lawrence, Sylvia Doucette - Massachusetts, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral Services were conducted by Father Frank Puddister at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in St. Lawrence, on May 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Interment was at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in St. Lawrence, NL. Donations to his memory may be made to Mount Margaret Manor, St. Lawrence, NL. Pallbearers were Alex Turpin Sr., Ted Clarke, Gordon Kearney, Jerry Boland, Alex Turpin Jr., and Andrew Turpin. Cross Bearer was Pat Edwards. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geoff Lomond of Peninsula Funeral Home Ltd., Creston South.
(Date posted: 05/25/05)

DAY, MARY ANN
March 22, 1909 - April 23, 2005
Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Saturday, April 23, 2005, Mary Ann Day of Garnish in her 96^th year. Predeceased by husband Willis. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son Alvin (Georgina) of Garnish; brother Lewis Grandy (Phyllis) of N.S.; grandchildren Quinton and Edwin (Goldie), plus a large circle of other family and friends. Rev. Chris Andrews officiated the funeral service on April 25^th from United Church, Garnish with interment following at United Cemetery, Garnish. Pallbearers - Clayton Harris, Paul Legge, Carlson Grandy, Samuel Holley, Paul Cluett and Corey Balsom. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"An Inspiration to All."
(Date posted: 05/03/05)

HICKMAN, George A.
Passed away suddenly at the Grand Bank Health Care Center, Grand Bank on May 13^th, George A. Hickman of Grand Bank, age 85 years. Predeceased by wife Harriett, parents Henry and Elizabeth Hickman, brothers Ronald and Chester. Leaving to mourn 1 daughter: Phyllis Davis (Keith) South River, 3 sons: Sim (Judy), Max (Louise), Woody (Betty), all at Grand Bank, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was conducted by Majors Frank & Rita Pittman from the Salvation Army Citadel on Monday, May 16^th with interment in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Music was provided by the Salvation Army Brass Band & String Band. Pallbearers were Henry Hickman, Tom Hickman, Keith Hickman, Gordon Hickman, George Grandy, Tom Grandy. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank, where we believe in serving others as we ourselves would like to be served.
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

HODDER, Marilyn
July 7, 1957 - April 22, 2005
Passed suddenly away at the Lewis Home, St. Mary's Bay on April 22, 2005, Marilyn Hodder formerly of St. Lawrence in her 47^th year. Predeceased by parents Lester and Eileen, sister Jean, brother Loyla. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories brother Randell (Chris) of Ontario, Glen (Jean) of Burin, Gus of B.C., David of B.C., Gary (Debbie) of St. Lawrence; nephews Steven and Dexter; nieces Stephanie and Jenna, plus a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Frank Puddister officiated the funeral mass on April 25^th from St. Thomas Aquinas Church, St. Lawrence with interment following at Mount Cecilia Cemetery, St. Lawrence. Pallbearers were Tom Drake, Fred Drake, Harry Kelly, Roland Doyle (Jr), Tony Champdoizeau and George Champdoizeau. Crossbearer was Thomas Spearns. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"At Home in Heaven."
(Date posted: 05/03/05)

HOLLETT, Norman Sr.
Passed peacefully away May 2, 2005 at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, Norman Hollett Sr. of Lewin's Cove. He was 98 years old. Predeceased by wife Annie. Left to mourn are sons Don (wife Vivian) of Salmonier, Bill (wife Jessie) of Grand Beach, Ladner (wife Marie) of Salmonier, Gordon (wife Georgina), Paul (wife Margaret), Junior (wife Marion) and Mitchell (wife Brenda) all of Lewin's Cove; daughters Ruby Isaacs of Salmonier, Pam Hughes of Platts Burg, New York, Shirley Jerrow of Toronto and Barbara Armstrong (husband Thomas) of Toronto. Also leaving to mourn are sisters Bertha Wiscombe, home care worker Priscilla Isaacs, brother Walter Hollett and a large number of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Reverend Jean Lane conducted funeral services at Hope United Church, Lewin's Cove Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m. with interment at the United Church Cemetery, Lewin's Cove. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of White Dove Funeral Homes, Salt Pond, Burin. Pallbearers were Ashley Oakey, Fred Hawse, Wayne Isaacs, Wade Hollett, Keith Hollett and Lewis Hollett.
(Date posted: 05/10/05)

KEATING, Joseph Thomas
July 14, 1936 - April 24, 2005
Passed suddenly away at the Blue Crest Home, Grand Bank on Saturday, April 23, 2005, Joseph Keating of Marystown in his 68^th year. Predeceased by parents, Mary and John. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sister Regina Osbourne of Salt Pond; brother Michael (Sylvia) of Burin; step-brother John O'Flagerty (Chris) of Toronto, plus a large circle of other family and friends. Father Charlie Kelly officiated the funeral mass on April 27^th from Sacred Heart Church, Marystown with interment following at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers - James Harston, Thomas Osbourne, Walter Cheeke, Michael Green, Brian Cheeke and Joseph Keating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"Always in our Hearts."
(Date posted: 05/03/05)

KELLY, Clarence
Passed peacefully away Wednesday, May 25 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Clarence Kelly of Jean de Baie, aged 54 years. Predeceased by his father Gerard, mother Gertrude and brother Kenneth. Left to mourn are wife Stella; sons Junior (wife Laura) at Clarenville and Shawn at Jean de Baie; daughter Trina at Jean de Baie; grandson Zachary at Clarenville; sisters Carmelita (George), Hilda (John), Mary Elizabeth (Jim), Kathleen (Fred) and Jeanette (Michael); brothers Gerard (Carrie), Anthony (Cindy), Norbert (Marie) and Matthew (Sharon) and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Gerry Craig conducted Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Marystown Saturday, May 28 with interment in the RC Cemetery at Little Bay. Funeral arrangements entrusted to White Dove Funeral Homes, Marystown. Pallbearers were Gerard Kelly, Anthony Kelly, Norbert Kelly, Matthew Kelly, Don Butt and John Kilfoy. Cross bearer was Zachary Kelly.
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

LOCKYER, Christopher A.
Passed peacefully away at his residence in Marystown on Monday, May 16, 2005 Christopher A. Lockyer of Grand Bank, age 43 years. Predeceased by mother Grace Lockyer. Leaving to mourn 2 sisters: Nita Lockyer (Curtis) at Nova Scotia, Beverley Prior at Grand Bank; 4 brothers: Jimmie (Connie) at Whitbourne, Rodney (Sylvia) at St. John's, Garry (Brenda) at Grand Bank, Casey (Michelle) at Grand Bank; 4 nieces, 6 nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Majors Frank and Rita Pittman conducted the funeral service from the Salvation Army Citadel, Grand Bank on Thursday, May 19^th, 2 p.m. Interment followed in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Music was provided by Herbert Dunford. Pallbearers were 3 brothers: Casey, Gary, and Jimmie Lockyer, Calvin Coombs, Clarence Pierce and Wade Stacey. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank, where we believe in serving others as we ourselves would like to be served.
(Date posted: 05/25/05)

MITCHELL, Cheri Lynn
October 25, 1972 - May 22, 2005
Passed suddenly away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on May 22^nd Cheri Lynn Mitchell of Creston South in her 32^nd year. Predeceased by mother Angela and grandparents Edmund and Kathleen Fitzpatrick. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband Brian; father Con Fitzpatrick of Marystown; sisters Connie of St. John's and Julie of Marystown; brother Stephen of Halifax; grandparents Eileen and Wesley Harding; father and mother-in-law Tony and Marjorie Mitchell; sister-in-law Krista; nieces Haylie and Keira; nephew Wyatt plus a large circle of other family and friends. Father Jerry Craig officiated Funeral Mass on May 26^th from Sacred Heart Parish Church, Marystown with interment following at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Marystown. Pallbearers Stephen Fitzpatrick, David Gullage, Parviz Zamzam, Colin Mitchell, Keith Flynn and Al Hiscock. Cross Bearer Nancy Flynn. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you're always there."
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

MITCHELL, George
Passed suddenly away Wednesday, May 11 at his home in Terrenceville, George Mitchell. He was 91 years old. Predeceased by brothers Patrick and John; sisters Gladys, Irene and Alice; parents William and Elizabeth. Left to mourn are daughters Rita of Terrenceville and Theresa (husband Tom) of Labrador City; granddaughters Verna (Pearce) of Terrenceville, Paula of London, Ontario, Lana (Sheldon) of Fort McMurray and Krista of Labrador City; grandson Tommy (Shiloe) of Fort McMurray. Also leaving to mourn sisters Theresa Coombs of Terrenceville, Elizabeth Myles of Terrenceville, and Ester Cox of Sackville, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Jeff Kolonel conducted the funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Terrenceville, with interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery Sunday, May 15. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of White Dove Funeral Homes, Marystown. Pallbearers were John P. Hackett, Pat Myles, Jerry Hickey, Augustine Hickey, Gus Coombs, and William J. Myles. Cross bearer was Pam Hickey.
(Date posted: 05/25/05)

MYLES, John R.
Passed peacefully away May 11 at the Miller Centre, John R. Myles Sr. of Terrenceville. He was 82 years old. Predeceased by wife Mary Jane, daughter Marion, sister Lillian and parents John and Julia Myles. Left to mourn are sons James (wife Celeine) of Fort McMurray and John Jr. of Medicine Hat; daughters Melita (husband Joseph Hynes) of Medicine Hat, Evelyn (husband Jim Labour) of Dartmouth, Judy (husband Calvin Burton) of Fort McMurray, Sheila (husband Earl McCarthy), of Medicine Hat and Debbie (husband Ken Hickey) of Terrenceville. Also leaving to mourn are sister Evelyn LeRiche of Port aux Basques; brothers Arch (Mary) of Terrenceville and William (Ada) of Curling, Corner Brook, relatives and friends.  Father Jeff Kolonel conducted the funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Terrenceville Monday, May 16 with interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Terrenceville. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of White Dove Funeral Homes, Marystown. Pallbearers were Patrick Rideout, Thomas Kearley, Jerry Hickey, Dave Bolt, Adrian Lavhey and George Lavhey. Cross bearer was Diane Hackett. In his memory a donation to the "Catholic Book of Worship III" would be appreciated.
(Date posted: 05/25/05)

O'KEEFE, Jerome
Passed suddenly away Tuesday, May 17 at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Jerome O'Keefe of Jean de Baie. He was 73 years old.  Predeceased by brother Patrick. Left to mourn are wife Florence, daughter Cindy (husband Denzil) of St. John's and grandson Jerome. Also leaving to mourn sisters Katie (Ed), Rita, Gennie, Dorothy, Stella (Pius), Philomena (Ted), Helen (Isadore), Mary (Walter), Lenora (Kevin) and Rose (Martin); sister-in-law Helen and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Regis Kamela conducted the funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Marystown Thursday, May 19 with interment at the Roman Catholic Church, Marystown Thursday, May 19 with interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Jean de Baie. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of White Dove Funeral Home, Marystown. Pallbearers were Derrick Hannam, Bill Fitzpatrick, Tony Fitzpatrick, Craig Mercer, Fred Mallay and Terry Mallay. Cross bearer was Anna O'Keefe.
(Date posted: 05/25/05)

OSBOURNE, Edward Mark
Passed away tragically at Marystown on Feb. 6^th, 2005 Edward Mark Osbourne of Winterland, formerly of Grand Bank in his 35^th year. Leaving to mourn, fiancée Sandy Downey; parents: Melvin and Betty Osbourne of Grand Bank; sister: Tracey and husband Neil Moore of Fortune; brothers: Lenard and fiancée Angela Lilly, Grand Bank; niece Jessica Moore of Fortune and grandmother Annabella Stewart, Grand Bank; Sandy's parents Peter and Mary Downey of Marystown. Large number of uncles, aunts and cousins and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral Services were conducted by Reverend Michael Li and Reverend Robert Peddle at St. Alban's Anglican Church in Grand Bank, on May 19^th at 2:00 p.m. Interment was at St. Alban's Anglican Cemetery in Grand Bank. Donations in his memory may be made to the family. Pallbearers were Lenard Osbourne, Neil Moore, Cosmo Terpstra, Randell Brake, Paul Bennett, Sonny Ferrie, James Newport, Jason Newport. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Geoff Lomond of Peninsula Funeral Home Ltd., Creston South.
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

PARDY, Merrill
October 19, 1916 - May 20, 2005
Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Friday, May 20^th, 2005 Merrill Pardy of Harbour Mille in his 88^th year. Predeceased by baby daughter Wanda; parents Mary Ellen & George T.; brothers Jerry & Edgar; sisters Laura, Winnifred & Abigail. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Margaret; daughters Yvonne (Jordan Dominaux) of Bay L'Argent, Barbara (Guy Hynes) of St. Bernard's; grandchildren Colin, Dwayne, Guyla, Sonia & Maggie; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers James (Ethel), Levi (Sophie), Thomas; brother-in-law Albert Abbott (Sarah); sister-in-law Frances Barnes (Cecil); mother-in-law Violet Abbott plus a large circle of other family and friends. Rev. Charlie Harris officiated funeral service on May 23^rd from St. Mary's Anglican Church with interment following at Anglican cemetery, Harbour Mille. Pallbearers - Merrill Evans, Howard Evans, Reg Evans, Randell Evans, Fred Evans and Jim Hodder. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"Until We Meet Again"
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

PITTMAN, Sarah R.
November 2, 1924 - April 25, 2005
Passed peacefully away at the U.S. Memorial Hospital, St. Lawrence, on Monday, April 25, 2005, Sarah Pittman of Harbour Mille in her 80^th year. Predeceased by husband Patrick and son William John. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son Albert (Annie) of Jacques Fontaine; daughters Betty (Matt Parsons) of Burgeo, Brenda (Clyde Symes) of Burgeo; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister Violet Abbott at Mount Margaret Manor, St. Lawrence; brother James Winsor of Burgeo, plus a large circle of other family and friends. Rev. Charlie Harris officiated the funeral service on April 29^th from St. Mary's Church, Harbour Mille with interment following at the Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Mille. Pallbearers - Matthew Parsons, Michael Parsons, Michael Loveless, Clyde Symes, Kevin Mercer and Albert Abbott. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. "WE CARE."
"Always in our Hearts."
(Date posted: 05/03/05)

POWER, Albert J.
Passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 25 at his home in Marystown, Albert J. Power in his 52^nd year. Predeceased by his mother Lucy and father Albert; brothers Phonse, Leo and George; sisters Agnes, Mary and Eileen. Left to mourn are his daughter Delaney (husband Maurice Drake Jr.) of Marystown; sisters Madeline of Halifax, Patricia Hanrahan (husband Michael), Rosanna Vardy and Eileen Simms of Marystown; brothers Gerald (Rita) and Morris (Maude) of Little Bay, and George (Gertie) of St. Lawrence; four grandchildren and large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Gerry Craig conducted Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown Saturday, May 28 with interment in the RC Cemetery in Little Bay. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to White Dove Funeral Homes, Marystown. Pallbearers were Michael Hanrahan, Gerry Power, William Hillard, Karl Power, Grant McCarthy and Dean Kelly. Cross bearer was Dylan Drake.
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

PURCHASE, Berthina M.
Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on Friday, May 13^th, Berthina M. Purchase of Lamaline, age 97 years. Predeceased by husband Albert, parents Frederick and Adelaide, and a number of brothers and sisters. Leaving to mourn are 2 daughters: Jessie Patten (Frank) at Fortune, Dorothy Rose at Burin, 3 sons: George at Halifax, Albert (Florance) at Halifax, Freeman at Lamaline. Also a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, 3 sisters: Mildred Collins (Roland) at St. John's, Rose Fitzpatrick at St. Lawrence, Betty Stacey at St. Lawrence, sister-in-law Verna Stacey at Point May, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. James Pollard conducted the funeral service on Sunday, May 15^th from St. Mary's Anglican Church, Lamaline. Interment followed in St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery. Organist was Susie Lovell. Pallbearers were grandsons: Wayne Purchase, Douglas Purchase, Keith Patten, Walter Patten, Dion Ross, Dion Boland. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank, where we believe in serving others as we ourselves would like to be served.
(Date posted: 05/31/05)

VATERS, Melita
Passed peacefully away Thursday, May 19 at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre, Melita Vaters of Rushroon. She was 83 years old. Predeceased by her husband Ronald, daughter Anna and sons Patrick and Hughie. Left to mourn are sons Ronald (wife Michelle) of the Goulds, Bill (wife Anne) of Chapel Arm, John (wife Diane) of Montreal, Ches (wife Alice) of St. John's and Cyril (wife Mary) of Baine Harbour; daughters Susie (husband Adrian Hunt), Marie (husband Jerome Stewart), Mercedes (husband Aubrey Whiffen) all of Rushroon, Margaret (husband John Isaacs Sr.) of Labrador City and Bernadette (husband Charlie Pardy) of Rushroon; 23 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Jeff Kolonel conducted Funeral Mass at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Rushroon Sunday, May 22 with interment in Christ the King Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to White Dove Funeral Home, Marystown. Pallbearers were Wade Hunt, Rick Hunt, Paul Hunt, Corey Isaacs, Ronnie Vaters Gregory Pardy. Cross bearer was Darren Hunt.
(Date posted: 05/31/05)