SMITH, Marina (Piercey) - Passed away tragically on January 1, 2003, Marina Piercey Smith (nee Reynolds) of Norman`s Cove, age 67 years. Predeceased by parents: Donald and Violet Reynolds, Caplin Cove; first husband David Piercey. Leaving to mourn husband Robert J. Smith; children: Joan Piercey (Joe), Colliers, David Piercey (Bertha), Calgary, AB; sisters: Joan Barbour (Clyde), Bloomfield; brother Donald Reynolds (Glenda), Ontario; step-children: Sylvia (Hayward) Smith, Morgan (Terri) Smith, Lillian (Cyril) Temple, Mavis (Bernard) Power, Beulah (Adrian) Murphy, George (Sandy) Smith, Stan (Sandy) Smith, Darlene (Bill) Osachuck, Nancy (Bill) Hurley, Darrin (Marlene) Smith; twenty-six step-grandchildren; fifteen step-great-grandchildren, also a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Bethel United Church, Norman`s Cove. Visitation Friday 7- 10, Saturday 10- 10. Funeral service will take place on Sunday, January 5 at 2 p.m. from Bethel United Church. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to Bethel United Church Memorial Fund. Interment at the United Church Cemetery, Norman`s Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.
January 04, 2003

SMITH, Susannah - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on July 26, 2003 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her parents Elizabeth (nee Bursey) and Stephen Button, husband William, daughter Shirley Pitcher, sisters Stella, Jessie, Marjorie and Evelyn and brothers Leonard, Raymond and Harold. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her son Boyd (Cavell), nephew Lloyd Currie (Jane) whom she raised from the age of nine, son-in-law Walter, grandson Roy, granddaughters Debbie (Scott), Patricia (Jason) and Natasha, great-grandson Lucas and brother Morley (Katie). Susie is also leaving behind a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Vardy`s Funeral Home, Hickman`s Harbour. Funeral Service will take place at Britannia United Church on Monday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Britannia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the Britannia United Church Memorial Fund.

SMITH, Sylvester H. - (1935-2003) Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Tuesday, July 15th, 2003 in the presence of his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer, Sylvester Smith of Thorburn Lake, formerly of Chance Cove, Trinity Bay, aged 67 years. Pre-deceased by his parents William H. and Emma Smith and younger brother Ronald. Left to mourn with precious memories his devoted wife and partner of 40 years, Maisie; four daughters, Dianne (Gary Brace), Chance Cove, Daphne (Rollie Thompson), New Market, Ont., Daisy (Brian Parsons), Southern Harbour, Lori (Rainer Tobias), Fort Sask., Alberta; two sons: Dennis (Marcianne), Dartmouth, N.S., Lawrence (Laura), Lower Island Cove; eleven grandchildren: Justin, and Jeffrey Brace, Jessica, Shawn and Nichleous Parsons, Elyssa, Jonas, Zackery, Breanne, Natasha, and Brittney Germain. Five sisters: Ada Smith, Chance Cove, Una (Albert Smith), Chance Cove, Mary (Donald Brace), Chance Cove, Evelyn Smith, Toronto, Alvina (Reg McGory), Brampton, Ont.; two brothers: Fredrick, Vancouver, B.C., Walter, Sask. Also a special Aunt and Uncle: Ellie and Jushua Smith, Hickman`s Harbour. He will also be forever missed by his many nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends, especially his friends at Thorburn Lake. Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Chance Cove from where the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 18th at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers as expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to The Chance Cove Salvation Army Organ Fund. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
July 17, 2003

SMITH, Virtue Priscilla - Passed peacefully away on March 2, 2003, Virtue Priscilla Smith (nee Smith), age 83, of Sunnyside, Trinity Bay. She was predeceased by husband Alfred; daughter Emily; son Alfred Cecil; and Baby Smith. Leaving to mourn nine children: Mildred (husband Bill), Leslie (wife Evelyn), Alec (wife Susan), Delcie (husband Velmore), Muriel (friend Walter), Myrtle (husband Ivan), Gennie, Dearick (wife Margaret), Ross (Candy); 34 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three brothers: Samuel, Ellias and Frederick; three sisters: Mary-anne, Melinda and Martha; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at the United Church, Sunnyside. Funeral service to be held on March 7 at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church, Sunnyside. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the United Church Manse Fund.
March 05, 2003

SNELGROVE, Clifford - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican, on Friday, March 14, 2003, Clifford Snelgrove of Lower Island Cove, age 75 years. Predeceased by grandson, Kyle; parents: Kenneth and Annie; brothers: Douglas, Aubrey, Charles "Jimmy" and Simeon. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 50 years, Florence; three sons: Harold (Catherine), Mount Pearl, Paul (Cynthia) and Dave (Suzanne), both of Lower Island Cove; one daughter, Florence (Don) Reynolds, Kelligrews; eight grandchildren: Brad, Curtis, Taylor, Tara, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Jessica and Madison; one brother, Olaf Snelgrove, Lower Island Cove; sister-in-law, Gladys Snelgrove, Montreal; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Lower Island Cove and from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Lower Island Cove. No flowers by request; as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army Building Fund or a charity of one`s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Noel`s Funeral Home, Western Bay. For any additional information please call 596-5750.
March 15, 2003

SPURRELL, Harrison - Passed peacefully away at Bonavista Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2003, Harrison Spurrell of Butter Cove, aged 77 years. Predeceased by his parents Edgar and Emma. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sisters Mary Ann (George Langer), Gooseberry Cove, Nina (Joseph Smith), Gooseberry Cove, Vera (Donald Dawe), Little Hearts Ease and Nellie (Weldon Smith), Sunnyside; brothers Ronald (Lillian), Little Hearts Ease and Fred (Dorothy), Alberta and a number of special nieces & nephews, family and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 26, 2003 from St. Alban`s Anglican Church, Gooseberry Cove with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Gooseberry Cove. In his memory, donations may be made to St. Alban`s Memorial Fund, Gooseberry Cove.
March 26, 2003

STAGG, Job - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Bonavista Palliative Care Unit on August 2, 2003. Predeceased by his daughter Sharon King. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife Barbara (nee Manuel), sons Winston (Linda), Oshawa, Bruce (Dale), Hillview, son-in-law Neil King, St. John`s, grandchildren Scott and Shane Stagg, Oshawa, Shelly and Allison Stagg, Hillview, Vicky and Tracey King, St. John`s, sister Eileen (Anthony) Fitzgerald, Bonavista and other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Strathie`s Funeral Home, Catalina. Burial to take place from St. Peter`s Anglican Church, Catalina at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2003.
August 03, 2003

STONE, Captain Henry William - Passed peacefully away on Sunday May 18, 2003, at the Caribou Veterans Pavilion in St. John`s, Captain Henry William Stone, aged 89 years. Predeceased by mother, Emily Belle Dalton and father Emmanuel Stone of Monroe, Trinity Bay, son Gordon, brothers Eugene and Ralph and sister Daisy. Left with loving memories, beloved wife of 60 years Eileen (Hewitt) devoted son, Harry (Pat), cherished grandchildren Kelly (Steve), Brad (Cindy), sisters Athena Brown, Peg Ploughman, Belle Peddle, brother Doyle (Emily) and many nieces, nephews, other family members and a wide circle of friends.Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to noon, 2-4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service at St. James United Church, Elizabeth Avenue, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2003. Interment to follow at the Field of Honour, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Captain ³Harry² had a rich and varied career. He began sailing on schooners during the depression, he was on a minesweeper on D-Day at Omaha Beach, he sailed beyond both the Arctic and Antarctic circles, he sailed for many years on coastal ships around Newfoundland and Labrador and for 14 years, he was Harbour Master for the port of St. John`s.No flowers by the Captain`s request. Over the years, dad was involved with the Shrine Club and supported their work with children. If anyone wishes to do so, they may make a contribution to Mazol Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 2385 St. John`s, NL, A1C 6E7, to help send kids to Shrine hospitals.Many thanks to the compassionate caregivers at the Caribou Veterans Pavilion including his cousin Eli Dalton. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
May 20, 2003

STRATHIE, Meta Doris (nee Way) - Passed peacefully away in her 78th year, Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista NL. Predeceased by husband Harry F.; parents Harry and Martha Way, brother Cyril, sisters Elizabeth Butler, Myrtle Oldford, Edith Lewis. Left with fond and loving memories three sons Kenneth (Judy) at St. John`s, Cluny (Joyce) at Bonavista and Robert at Bonavista. Six grandchildren: Sueann, Robert, Stephen, Amy, Adam and Kristopher. Two sisters Beryl Burt at Bonavista, Marjorie Cramm (Robert) at Old Perlican. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Strathie`s Funeral Home Bonavista, NL. Funeral service from Memorial United Church, Bonavista on February 12, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Bonavista.
February 10, 2003

STRICKLAND, Violet (nee Smith) - Passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit, Leonard A. Miller Centre on December 3, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer, Violet Strickland of Mt. Pearl, age 72. Born in Gooseberry Cove, T. Bay, she is predeceased by her parents Benjamin and Eliza Smith, brother George and sister Florance (Wicks). Leaving to mourn husband Selby, daughter Dawn (Steve), son Paul (Lorraine), sister Maise (Hector Ploughman), brothers Bax (Jean) and Jim (Ann); five cherished grandchildren: Alana, Mark, Benjamin, Stephen and Kandice; special niece Velma (Dave Brown); also, a large circle of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. John Janes, Family Physician; Dr. Joy McCarthy, Oncology Unit, Health Sciences Centre and staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mt. Pearl with visitation from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. -12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2003 from Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully appreciated or donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Miller Centre. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
"An Angel Was Sent
From Heaven"
December 04, 2003

SWANSON, Margaret (Comerford) - Passed peacefully away with courage and dignity on March 28, 2003, aged 88 years, after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by her parents Anne and Richard Comerford, her brothers Bob, Bill and Harry, sisters Eleanor and Mollie (Browne). Leaving to mourn her devoted husband of 60 years, Eric, her children Brian, Eleanor and Mary, brothers-in-law Roy Swanson (Yvette) of Vancouver, Glenn Swanson (Mary) of Mississauga, her many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many dear friends and caregivers. She grew up in Hearts Content and spent most of her life in Buchans. It was a full and joyful life which she lived in her own unique way, always caring for family and friends. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Lemarchant Road. Visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on March 30-31. Funeral Mass on April 1 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
March 30, 2003

SWEET, Laura Winnifred (Winnie) - (1900-2003). Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista on Thursday, May 8, 2003, Winnie (House) of East Point (Catalina), age 102. Predeceased by husband Joseph; sons: Crawford, Kenneth, Jack and Francis; son-in-law Sidney Cartwright and daughter-in-law Georgie; three brothers and two sisters. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter Belle (Cartwright), Toronto, ON; daughters-in-law: Joan (Catalina), Winnie (Clyde), Port aux Basques, NL; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also relatives and friends; the nurses and staff, and a large circle of friends at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista, where she resided for 14 years. Resting at Strathies Funeral Home, Catalina. Funeral to take place Saturday, 11:00 a.m. May 10, 2003 at Bethany United Church, Catalina. Interment to follow at United Church Cemetery, Catalina.
May 09, 2003

THOMAS, Wifred Clarence - Passed away suddenly at the Health Science Centre, St. John`s on Saturday, August 23, 2003, age 81 years. Formerly of Hant`s Harbour and Random Island. Leaving to mourn his wife Sarah of 63 years; two sons, Boyd (Rita), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Fred (Theresa), Mount Pearl; one daughter Gladys (Dyrell Hefford), Random Island; one sister Mildred, Hant`s Harbour; step-brother Avalon (Nancy), Franklin, Pennsylvania; daughters-in-law Goldie (Al Rollingson), Kelowna, British Columbia and Kay Thomas, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, August 26 at 2 p.m. at the Central United Church, Random Island, with interment at the United Cemetery, Weybridge, Random Island. In his memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
August 25, 2003

THORNE, W. Edward - Feb. 11, 1929 - Oct. 9, 2003. Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003 in his 74th year, Edward Thorne of Norman`s Cove. Predeceased by infant son, Brian, and Parents; John and Louise. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 48 years Beatrice. Children: Joan, Larry, Sheila (Brian Field), Gord, Judy (Don Upshall), Bernie (Alisa), Ruby (Andrew Power); 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Brothers: Bern and Rex. Sisters: Jane Newhook, Marina Peddle, Edith Thorne, Blanche Upshall; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman`s Cove. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, October 13, at 2:00 P.M. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Norman`s Cove.
October 11, 2003

THORNE, William - Passed peacefully away at home on January 13, 2003, age 69 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, William Thorne. Predeceased by parents Eva and William Thorne. Left with many fond and loving memories wife Norma (Goodwin); devoted daughter and son-in-law Joy and Ford Sparkes and much loved grandchildren Daniel and Rebecca; brothers: Allan (Ellen) and Chester (Evelyn) of Brownsdale; mother-in-law Ruth Goodwin, Brownsdale; sisters-in-law: Anita White, Toronto and Betty Thorne, Mt. Pearl; brothers-in-law: Lloyd Goodwin (Joyce), Arnold`s Cove and Winston Goodwin (Daphne), Brownsdale; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday from 12 - 9 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from St. James United Church. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice. "Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much"
January 14, 2003

THORNE, William Joseph - Passed peacefully and joyfully into the presence of his Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at St. Clare`s Hospital, surrounded by angels and his loving family, William Thorne, age 84 years, of Norman`s Cove. Predeceased by son, Billy and infant daughter Alfreda. Leaving behind his loving wife of 62 years, Maud; five daughters: Flora (Andy), Norma (Kador), Melia (Shane), Doreen (John), Lena (Glenn); four sons: George (Milly), Alvin (Florence), Charlie (Evelyn), Roy (Glynis); 34 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; brother Ray; also many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff on 6th floor East, who lovingly cared for our dad these many weeks. Resting at Faith Pentecostal Church, Norman`s Cove. Visitation Thursday, November 27, 7-9 p.m.; Friday, November 28, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Family service to be held at 8 p.m. Friday evening. A celebration of life service will take place on November 29 at 1:30 p.m. from Faith Pentecostal Church. Interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Long Cove Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to "World Vision Canada".
Resting in the arms of Jesus,
Till we meet again.
November 27, 2003

TILLEY, Franklyn V. - It is with sadness in our hearts we announce the peaceful passing away of our precious and loving husband, father and grandfather, Franklyn V. Tilley on July 22, 2003 in his 88th year. Leaving with cherished and wonderful memories is his loving wife of 52 years Helen (Ash); three sons: Jimmie (Nicole) Toronto; Jim (Violet), Torbay; Bob (Val), Mt. Pearl; three daughters: Patsy (Peter Kelly), St. John`s; Jewell (Ross Avery), Clarenville; and Wanda (Ray Palmer), Mt. Pearl; sister Dot Balsom, Clarenville and brother-in-law Roy (Monica) Ash, St. John`s. Dad Tilley also leaves fifteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy as he was theirs. Also left with special memories are a large circle of family and friends. Retired from the Newfoundland Constabulary and Her Majesty`s Penitentiary, Frank was also a very proud member of the 166th Royal Artillery and the Singing Legionnaires. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday from 7-10 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Funeral service to be held from the Salvation Army Temple, Torbay Road at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2003. Interment to follow at The Field of Honor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
"In the Sweet Bye and Bye
We Shall Meet on that
Beautiful Shore."
July 23, 2003

TOOPE, John - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on May 6, 2003, John Toope, born Thoroughfare, Random Island on June 28, 1925. Predeceased by his wife Minnie. Left with loving memories are sisters: Clarice Mills and Olive Parsons; in-laws Carrie Toope and Allanby Pinhorn (Florence). Uncle John enriched the lives of Brenda (Michael) Newton, Jean Babstock, Heidi (Derek) Janes, Susan (Robert) Bishop, George (Violet) Mills, Kevin (Loretta) Toope, Eileen (Leland) Anderson, Wade (Tanya), Paul (Nancy) and James (Laura) Pinhorn, Edna (William) Mansfield and Melvin (Denise) Pinhorn. Visitation at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2003. Funeral Service 3 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2003 from the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
May 07, 2003

TRIMM, Helena - Passed peacefully away at the Interfaith Nursing Home, Carbonear on Monday, June 2, 2003, Mrs. Helena Trimm of New Chelsea, age 84 years. Predeceased by husband Arthur, March 2002. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Elaine Soper (Cecil), Hant`s Harbour and Helen Gordon (Max), Scotland; one son: Baden (Marie), Hant`s Harbour; three granddaughters and one grandson; two sisters: Betty Flemming and Dorothy Greenhorn, both of Scotland; five brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Tuesday 10-12, 2-5 and 7-10 p.m., Wednesday visitation will take place at Wesley United Church, New Chesley from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with interment in the United Church Cemetery, New Chelsey. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nfld. Cancer Treatment Research Foundation.
June 03, 2003