The obituaries appear here, as they appeared in The Telegram on the dates noted with each entry. For the convenience of researchers, the first mention of a Trinity Bay community has been highlighted. Only those obituaries from 2003 have been included here. If someone has an obituary previous to 1998, and would like it to appear in this series, please contact Jim Butler by using the CONTACT button at the bottom or every page.

HAMLYN, Elizabeth - Passed peacefully away at Saint Luke`s Home on Monday, May 19, 2003, Elizabeth Hamlyn, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband George in 1974. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are sister-in-law Muriel Hamlyn (Ontario), step-sister Daisy Crewe (Shoal Harbour), many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and very special cousins in Newfoundland and U.S.A. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2003 from the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one`s choice or Saint Luke`s Home. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
May 20, 2003

HANCOCK, Eric W. - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit of the Leonard A. Miller Centre, June 30, 2003, in his 74th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife of 51 years, Dorothy (nee Benteau); his children: Marlene Hamshaw (Roger), Clarenville, Sandra Moore (Tony Power), St. John`s, Tony, St. John`s, David (Pam), Halifax; grandchildren: Jennifer, Todd, Michael, Meagan and Emily; three great-grandchildren; Alexandra, Colton and Bailey; brother Fred, St. John`s and sister Stella Hewitt, Gander; many nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends and other relatives. A special thank-you to doctors, nurses and staff of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre and Palliative Care Unit of the Leonard A. Miller Centre for their kindness, care and compassion. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation on Wednesday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or St. Andrew`s Church, Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay, Box 71, Lethbridge, NL A0A 1V0.
July 02, 2003

HARNUM, David M. May 31, 1930 - July 13, 2003- Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Complex on Sunday, July 13, 2003, David Harnum of Heart`s Delight, aged 73 years. Predeceased by parents Jessie and Kenneth Harnum, daughter-in-law Linda (Hussey). Leaving to mourn; wife Nita, two sons Rick (Cathy) St. John`s, Jeff (Debbie) Heart`s Delight, grandchildren: David and Katie, St. John`s, Teiha, Trista and Taylor, Heart`s Delight. Brother Ken (Joan), sisters: Betty Rogers, Marilyn Green (Ken), St. John`s. Special aunt, Minnie Diamond, Glovertown. Also loved and remembered by a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at the S.U.F. Hall, Heart`s Delight from Sunday 8 p.m. until Tuesday noon. Cremation to follow. The funeral service will be held from St. Matthew`s Anglican Church, Heart`s Delight on Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. Inurnment to follow at St. Matthew`s Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Matthew`s Anglican Church, Heart`s Delight. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
July 14, 2003

HARNUM, Elwood A. - February 29, 1921-May 31, 2003, longtime employee of FPI, Burin, NL. Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, May 31, 2003, Elwood Harnum of Heart`s Delight, aged 82 years. Predeceased by wife Olive on May 13, 2003. Leaving to mourn three sisters-in-law: Florence Appleby, Burin, Mabel Hollet, Nova Scotia, and Geraldine Harnum, Heart`s Delight; and sister Jean (Ron) Kelly of Howley. Also a large number of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Resting at the S.U.F. Lodge, Heart`s Delight. The Funeral Service will be held from Bethel United Church, Heart`s Delight, Monday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Bethel United Church Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to the Bethel United Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one`s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
June 01, 2003

HARNUM, Millicent - November 1, 1939 - June 1, 2003. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Sunday, June 1, 2003, Millicent Harnum of Whiteway, aged 63 years. Predeceased by father Ezekiel; brother Melvin and sister Muriel. Leaving to mourn husband Robert of 44 years; son Carl (Patricia); two grandsons: Justin and Jason; mother Louisa Slade; brother Gerald (Ruth) Slade; sister Nina (Tom) Korns; sister-in-law Rowie; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Andrew`s United Church, Whiteway with visiting hours Monday 7 to 10 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment to follow St. Andrew`s United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to St. Andrew`s Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
June 03, 2003

HARNUM, Olive B. - February 12, 1923 - May 13, 2003. Long time employee of F.P.I., Burin, NL. Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, Olive Harnum of Heart`s Delight, aged 80 years. Leaving to mourn husband, Elwood; two sisters: Florence Appleby, Burin, Mable Hollett, N.S.; Sisters-in-law: Geraldine Harnum, Heart`s Delight, Jean (Ron) Kelly, Howley; A large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Bethel United Church, Heart`s Delight from where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow Bethel United Church Cemetery, Heart`s Delight. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Heart`s Delight-Islington Fire Dept. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
May 14, 2003

HARRIS, (nee Payne), Valerie Susan - Passed away at Fort McMurray, Alberta on Thursday, July 17, 2003, Valerie Susan Harris (nee Payne) of Fort McMurray, AB, formerly of Harbour Grace, age 49 years. Predeceased by father: Edward; brother: Donald; sisters: Shirley Green and Rosalind Payne; niece: Barbara Keen; brother-in-law: Brian King and father-in-law: Nicholas Harris. Leaving to mourn: husband: Christopher, daughter: Leslie and son: Christopher, all of Fort McMurray, AB; mother: Frances S. Payne, Harbour Grace; two brothers: James (Clara) Payne, Toronto, ON and John (Linda) Payne, Harbour Grace; two sisters: Mae King, Harbour Grace and Phyllis (Richard) Keen, Lower Sackville, NS; mother-in-law: Alison Harris, Whitbourne; sisters-in-law: Gail (Edward) Follett, St, John`s and Cindy (Oral) Vaters, Whitbourne; also a number of nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, HARVEY STREET, HARBOUR GRACE with visitation hours by request of the family on Tuesday, July 22 from 2-5 p.m., 7-9:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. from St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Harbour Grace. A private inurnment will take place at St. Paul`s Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers; as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul`s Anglican Church Restoration Fund, Harbour Grace. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.
July 21, 2003

HAYNES, Albert J - of Doylestown, Pa. died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 at his home. He was 81. Born May 1, 1922 in Catalina, Newfoundland to Capt. Albert Charles and Elizabeth Baldwin Haynes. Grandson of Capt. William Haynes and great-grandson of Capt. Charles Haynes. He was the youngest of five children: William, Anita "Dikk White", Jesse Pelley, Clara Blackmore and Susan Templeman. He graduated from St. Peter`s High School in 1940. He first cheated death in 1939 at age 17 when his father`s smashed schooner, the "Frank H. Adams" was wrecked in a storm off the Groix Islands.Upon graduation he served six years in his Majesty`s Royal Navy during World War II. He was recruited and played for a British Soccer team in 1951. In 1946 he received his second officers certificate from Memorial College in St. John`s, Newfoundland. In 1949 he received his Chief Officer Certificate from Navigation College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From 1946 to 1950 he visited world ports as a deck officer in the Canadian Merchant Marines.

He served as 3rd, 2nd and 1st officer on many ships including the "SS Northbrook", "Queen of Bermuda", "Ocean Monarch" and "SS Cornerbrook". In 1950 while serving on the "Fort Townsend" and stopping in Bermuda, he got to know one of his passengers, Isabelle Wacker, a nurse from Philadelphia, Pa. They were married in 1952. In 1953 he received his Masters Certificate in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Albert resigned from his life at sea in 1954 at age 32. He was employed for the next 13 years by Bowaters as Superintendent of Pier 42 on the East River in New York and as a service representative to newspapers across the U.S. and Jamaica.

He then worked for 16 years for the Phila. Inquirer as Superintendent of Paper handling until his retirement in 1985. He attended Jarretown United Methodist Church before moving to Doyles town. He was a member of the Indian Guides with his son Albert. He was known for his ready smile. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2002.

He is survived by his sisters: Clara Blackmore of Newfoundland, and Jesse Pelley of Nova Scotia; his four children: Joy Bailey of Downington, Pa., Cheryl Raman of Wilton, CT., Dale Osinski of Phila., and Albert Haynes, Mayor of Trumbauersville, Pa., and nine grandchildren.

A Memorial Service at the Pine Run Community will be announced at a later date. Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home, Doylestown, Pa.
September 09, 2003

HETRICK, Olive B. - Age 80, of 7 Maurice Road, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, passed away May 21, 2003 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1923, in Hant`s Harbour, Newfoundland to the late Hiram and Ethel Jane Green Janes. Olive was a member of the Mt. Holly Springs United Methodist Church, and the widow of Ronald D. Hetrick, who passed away on October 14, 1974. Olive is survived by two sons: Richard D. Hetrick of La Salle, Illinois and Robert B. Hetrick of Carlisle; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Eric of Clarke`s Beach and two sisters: Isabel Green of Hant`s Harbour and Effie Bridger of St. John`s. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Coolspring. There will be no viewing. Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065.
May 29, 2003

HIGDON, Arthur Thomas - February 15, 1934-October 31, 2003. Passed peacefully away after a short illness at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s, Arthur Higdon of Chapel Arm. Leaving to mourn two sisters: Bernice Edwards (Sherman), Virginia, USA, Rosalyn Upshall (Morgan), Ontario. Also a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Special friends, Myrtle and David Peddle, Lorraine and Ken Smith. Resting at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Chapel Arm. Funeral service will take place on Monday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Chapel Arm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.
November 03, 2003

HIGDON, Ralph - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear, on Tuesday, October 14, 2003, Ralph Higdon of New Harbour in his 90th year. Beloved and mourned husband of 64 years of Elsie Higdon (nee Brace). A devoted father who will be forever sadly missed by his only daughter Lorna and her husband Ken Norrie of Burlington, Ontario and their children Paul and Erika. Predeceased by brothers Noah and William and sisters Edith and Emma. Survived by one sister, Phyllis (Mrs. Sidney Ford), brother-in-law Walter Rodgers (Paradise) and sister-in-law Emma Higdon (Corner Brook). Lovingly remembered by his sisters- and brothers-in-law Laura Tertel of Levittown, PA; Fred and Jessie Brace of Green`s Harbour, NL; Heartie and Ted Burchess of Levittown, PA; and Majors Sidney and Rachel Brace of Long Pond, NL, as well as by his many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo with visiting hours 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2003. The funeral service will be held from The Salvation Army Trinity Bay South (TBS) Corps, Dildo on Thursday, October 17, 2003 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at The Salvation Army Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Salvation Army TBS Corps Building Fund, Dildo.
October 15, 2003

HISCOCK, Arthur - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, Arthur (Art) Hiscock of Heart`s Content, age 65 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Eleanor, son Rodney (Glenda) Heart`s Content, daughter Beverly (Scot Seward), New Perlican, four grandchildren: Ashley and Allison Seward, and Taylor and Devin Hiscock. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Sunday and Monday, 2 -5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 visitation will take place at St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Heart`s Content from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. with interment in St. Mary`s Cemetery, Heart`s Content. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary`s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, Heart`s Content.
November 15, 2003

HISCOCK, Lindsay - Passed peacefully away at the Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista on Friday, October 17, 2003, Lindsay Hiscock of Trinity, age 86 years. Predeceased by daughter Judy. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Jean of 51 years; sons: Gary (Andrea), Geoffrey (Lisa); daughter Linda (Fred); sister Sarah Ford; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity. Funeral to take place on Sunday, October 19 at a time to be announced. Interment in St. Paul`s Anglican Cemetery.
October 17, 2003

HISCOCK, Irene - Passed away suddenly at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 27, 2003, Irene Hiscock of Deep Bight, aged 73 years. Predeceased by her mother Susan (2002); father Wallace and brother Leslie Avery (2002). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Charles of 57 years; daughters: Audrey Stringer, Sarnia, ON, Margaret (Cliff Hampton), Howley and Doreen Anderson, Shoal Harbour; sons: Everett (Adelaide), Bunyan`s Cove, Chesley (Lela), Deep Bight, Clyde (Frances), Calgary, AB, Graham (Debbie), Clarenville and Bruce (Lynette), Elliott`s Cove; sisters: Bernice Whalen, Caplin Cove; brother Edgar Avery (Yvonne), Otto Avery (Marjorie), Wilson Avery and Eric Avery, all of Deep Bight; sixteen grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Trinity United Church, Deep Bight. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2003 from Trinity United Church, Deep Bight with interment at United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund may be made to Trinity United Church, Deep Bight.
November 28, 2003

HOBBS, Claude - Passed peacefully away on Monday, March 31, 2003, at the Chancellor Park, Claude Hobbs in his 84th year. Predeceased by his brother George and sister Mary Janes. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife Annie (nee Clarke); brothers-in-law: John and Albert; nieces and nephews: Elsie Henderson, Patricia Murphy, Johnny R. Clarke, David Clarke, Robert Hobbs, John and Judy Hobbs, and Evelyn and Francis Connors; and other relatives and many dear friends, both here and abroad. Resting at St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Heart`s Content. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, April 3, at 2 p.m. from St. Mary`s Anglican Church with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Heart`s Content. No flowers by request. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson`s Society, Canada. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton.
April 02, 2003

HODDER, Marjorie - Passed peacefully away at her home in Clarenville on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, Marjorie Hodder (Walters), formerly of Trinity, T. Bay, aged 93 years. Predeceased by her husband Frederick Walters, second husband Charlie Hodder, son Eric, son William, daughter-in-law Dorothy Walters, son-in-law Dr. Peter Atkinson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son George (Ada), Trinity; daughters: Mary Whitfield (Russell), Indiana, USA, Kay Atkinson, with whom she resided, Clarenville, Marjorie Kettle, Port Aux Basques, Winnifred Harrison (Bill), Halifax, NS, Florence Maidment (Wayne), Halifax, NS and Cecily Drodge (Charlie), Clarenville; daughter-in-law Mildred Walters, Halifax, NS; sisters: Doris Broderick, Carbonear, Mary Noel (Al), St. John`s and Vivian Upshall, Chamberlains; brother George, Ontario; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Wednesday. Resting at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity on Thursday, June 26. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2003 from St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. In her memory, flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Paul`s Anglican Church Restoration Fund.
June 26, 2003

HOGARTH, Carl Harvey - Aged 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, May 13, 2003. Son of the late Eric and Mattie Hogarth (Boone) of Trinity East. Leaving to mourn his loving wife, Shirley (Butler); sons Perry (Carol Ann), Richard (Renee); daughters Cynthia (Dion Kendall), Victoria and Tracey Lynn; grandsons Tyler, Hudson and Daniel Hogarth; granddaughters Katelyn and Brianna Kendall; sister Barbara Piercey (Mansfield); step-sisters Greta Gould and Rosilind Miller; step-brother Harvey Russell; and other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Andrews Church, Trinity East. Funeral Service Friday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Anglican Cemetery, Trinity East.
May 15, 2003

HOLLETT, W. Samuel (Retired CN Railway Worker) - Passed away after a lengthy illness at the palliative care unit, Leonard A. Miller Centre on Saturday July 26, 2003, Samuel Hollett of Chance Cove, aged 72 years. Leaving to mourn wife Maggie; sons George (Meta), Harvey (Marilyn), Rex (Sharon), John (Madonna), Bill (Tina), Roger (Judy); daughters Madeline Collett (Roger), Kathleen Clarke (Kerry), Madonna Pinsent (Don); 15 grandchildren three great-grandchildren, brother Harold (Mary), sister Frances Crann, also lovingly remembered by a number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Church of the Ascension, Chance Cove, from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Church of the Ascension Anglican Cemetery, Chance Cove. No flowers by request. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Church of the Ascension Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
July 28, 2003

HOLLOWAY, Clarice - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, May 26, 2003, Clarice Holloway of Milton, aged 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Bryce; brother: William and sister: Effie. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters: Rosalind (Chick Cholock), Clarenville, Doreen (Barry Beazley), Halifax, N.S. and Georgina Holloway (Gerry Ternan), Mineville, N.S.; sons: Reginald (Peg), Kelligrews and Wilfred (Gail), Milton; grandchildren: Karen, Connie, Todd, Steven, Peter, Robyn, Mark, Mitzi, John and Rodney; great-grandchildren: Justin, Krysta, Johnaton, Jeffrey, Mark, Michael, Kristopher, Andrew, Braedon, Brandon and Kylie; sister Phyllis (the Late Chesley Rowe), Mount Pearl; brother-in-law Alec Stanley, Labrador City and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral service to be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003 from Milton-Georges Brook United Church with interment at Milton-Georges Brook United Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital.
May 27, 2003

HOPKINS, Selby - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, Mr. Selby Hopkins of Brownsdale, age 80 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Annie; five sons: Max (Denise), Clifford, Boyd (Judy) all of Brownsdale, Don (Anita), Hant`s Hr. and Clyde, Brownsdale; two daughters: Glennys Coates (Kevin), Winterton and Glenda, Brownsdale; nine grandchildren; two brothers: Lester (Minnie), Brownsdale, Harvey (Janet), Yellowknife; two brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Thursday and Friday 10:00 - 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday visitation will take place at the United Church, Brownsdale from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with interment in the United Church Cemetery, Brownsdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nfld. and Lab. Cancer Research Foundation.
April 25, 2003

HOSKINS, Terrence J. (Terry) - Nov. 25, 1961 - Nov. 25, 2003. Died as the result of a tragic accident, St. John`s, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, Terry Hoskins of New Harbour, aged 42 years. Predeceased by father, Wilfred Hoskins, father-in-law Lewis March. Leaving to mourn loving wife Sheila (March), two loving children: Michael and Terri-Lynn; mother, Marie (Ross); four brothers and two sisters: Larry (Linda), Dianne Smith (Gerald), Doug (Alice), Warrick (Cindy), Keith (Jocelyn), Tammy Ingle (Tony); also lovingly remembered by mother-in-law: Louise March; brothers-in-law: Dudley (Karen), Derrick (Michelle); sister-in-law: Gail (Harry); a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo from Thursday noon until time of funeral. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 29 from St. Augustine`s Anglican Church, New Harbour at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at St. Augustine`s Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Augustine`s Church, New Harbour.
While on earth he did his best
God grant him eternal rest
November 27, 2003

HOWARD, Jerome J. - Registered Public Accountant and Notary Public. Aged 84 years, of Daniel`s Cove, Trinity Bay, NL. Died peacefully at his home, 25 September 2003. Leaving to mourn his wife Matilda (Mary McGrath); most special friend, Lillian Spurrell; three sons: Gerard (Laura), James (Sheila), Michael (Ruth); two daughters: Genevieve (Clyde) Pitcher, all of St. John`s and Joan Howard, Dunville, Placentia Bay; sister, Ann Lawlor, St. Phillips; brothers: Cyril (Irene), St. John`s, Expedite (Alicia), Stephenville; grandchildren: Shane and Gerrianne, Jason, Jaime and Kerry Howard, Jonathan and Julia Howard, Leah, Lori and John Pitcher; also leaving to mourn many special relatives and friends; especially cousins Father Joe Kelly and Elizabeth (Bessie) Kelly of Daniel`s Cove. Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home, Old Perlican. Visitation: Saturday, 27 September 2003 and Sunday, 28 September 2003 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral Mass to celebrate his life, Monday, 29 September 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, Bay de Verde, Conception Bay. Interment at Grate`s Cove Cemetery to rest alongside his mother and two brothers. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the NL Heart and Stroke Foundation.
September 26, 2003

JERRETT, Vernon Charles - December 5, 1917 - January 30, 2003. Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, January 30, 2003, Vernon Charles Jerrett of Cavendish, aged 85 years. Second World War Veteran, Royal Artillery and member of the Masonic Lodge, Heart`s Content #1275. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Emily (nee Jackson); sister, Minnie Ann Critch, Cavendish; brother, Ernest Jerrett (Beth), Ipswick, Mass., USA; brother-in-law, Wallace Jackson (Alberta), Scarborough, ON; sister-in-law, Gladys Jackson, Cavendish; a large number of nephews, nieces, also a large circle of relatives and friends. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 2, at Cavendish United Church at 2:30 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to Cavendish United Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of one`s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. Precious Memories Last Forever
January 31, 2003

JOHNSON, Captain F. Morrissey - Passed away tragically on July 14, 2003, as the result of a motor vehicle accident, Captain F. Morrissey Johnson, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his mother and father and his brother Gerald. Leaving to mourn his wife Betty-Ann; daughter Naomi and son Morrissey; first wife Geraldine Johnson and their children: Wayne Johnson and wife Marcella, Gerald Johnson and wife Alva, Zeta Brown and husband Wallace, Kevin and wife Ruby, Keith and wife Debbie, Jennifer, Dwight and wife Karen, Geraldine Russell and husband Fred, Morrissette Denik and husband Nebojsa, Graham and wife Kim; three brothers; three sisters; nineteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service 10 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2003, from George Street United Church. Then, a service will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2003 from Bethany United Church, Catalina. Interment will follow in the Bethany United Church cemetery, Catalina. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre or to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
July 16, 2003

KING, Elizabeth "Betty" Beryl (nee Bragg) - Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Embodied by great strength, kind spirit, and genuine style. Born in Port Union, Newfoundland, 1927, passed away at St. Peter`s Hospital, in Hamilton, Ontario on February 24th, 2003 of complications from pancreatic cancer. Wife and best friend of Reginald for 52 years. Cherished mother of John and Teresa of Michigan; Susan and Lu of Ottawa; and Gary and Laura of Parry Sound. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Sean, Vashti, Dylan, Quincy and Jesse. Also survived by special nephew Don, sisters Hazel, Ellen and Hattie, and brother Roy. Predeceased by parents John and Jessie, and brothers Edwin, Donald, Walter and George. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at St. Peter`s and the Henderson Hospital, as well as to Margarita, for their compassionate care. The kindness of many friends has also been of great comfort to the family. Following her wishes, cremation has occurred and a private family service held. If desired, in remembrance contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
"We will always remember and be guided by how well you loved us."
February 28, 2003

Nita has family connections with the Pinsent family of Dildo, Trinity, Bay, NL.