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 2004 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 of every page.

ADEY, Florence - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Tuesday, January 6, 2004, Florence Adey of Weybridge, aged 86 years. Predeceased by her sister Mabel Adey and brother William Adey. Leaving to mourn with fond memories her sister Rosa (late Watson Bowring), Weybridge; sister-in-law Jean Adey, Weybridge; nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at Central United Church, Random Island. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2004 from Central United Church, Random Island with interment at United Cemetery, Weybridge. In her memory donations may be made to Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.
January 08, 2004

ABBOTT, Harold Jesse - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 4th, Harold Jesse Abbott of Bonavista, age 91 yrs. 3 mos. Predeceased by his first wife, Maria, 1980, infant daughter, parents: Alex and Jessie Abbott; brothers: Earnest & Donald; sisters: Alice Abbott, Myrtle Durdle and Ethel Mifflin of Bonavista, and stepdaughter: Lorna Hayward. Leaving to mourn his wife Elizabeth, daughter: Marie (Doug), Linthorne, Clarenville; son: Kenneth (Marie), St. Louis, P.E.I.; his precious and cherished granddaughter: Dr. Krista (Tom) Brown (Linthorne) of St. John's; stepdaughters: Eileen (Bernard) Woods, Bedford, N.S., Edith (Albert) Sweetland, Halifax, N.S.; step-granddaughters: Carolyn, Kim and Karen; several nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Strathies Funeral Home, Bonavista. Visitation Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Funeral Wednesday from Memorial United Church at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
July 06, 2004

ADEY, Olive - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Thursday, July 1st, 2004. Olive Adey, aged 94, from Adeytown. Predeceased by her husband Gordon. Left with fond and loving memories brother Dawson, B.C.; daughter Evelyn Upward, Toronto, ON; sons: Ross, Grand Falls, NL and Roy, Middleton, NS; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends. Resting at Fewers Funeral Home, Clarenville. Visitation 7-9 p.m. on Monday, July 5th. Service at Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6th followed by interment at Adeytown Cemetery. Reception at Deep Bight United Church. Donations may be made to the Adeytown Cemetery Fund at 13 Conway Street, Grand Falls, NL A2A 2P4.
July 03, 2004

ANDERSON, Louisa (nee Upshall) - July 27, 1917 - July 21, 2004. Passed peacefully away, in the presence of her loving family, at the Lion's Manor Nursing Home, Placentia, on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Louisa Anderson of Chance Cove in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband James; Infant son Ivan and granddaughter Trudyann. Leaving to mourn 2 daughters: Judy Boland (Karl), Outer Cover; Lydia Hewlett (Eric) Embree; five sons: Stuart (Lynn) Hamilton, Ont; Roy (Bernice), Chance Cove; Kevin (Fronie), Arnold's Cove; Berkley (Christine), Chance Cove; Ivan (Maxine), Bellevue Beach; one sister Edith Hann (Wilson); two step-sisters: Myrtle Anderson, Edith Hann (Harry); one step-brother Kenneth Upshall (Betty); sixteen grandchildren. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Church of the Ascension, Chance Cove, from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 24th at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Church of the Ascension Cemetery. As expression of sympathy, donations in her memory gratefully accepted to the Church of the Ascension Cemetery Fund. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo.
July 23, 2004

ANSTEY, Israel T. - Passed away suddenly Saturday, October 2, 2004. Israel Anstey of Catalina, aged 59 years. Left to mourn with fond and cherished memories wife Marina of 39 years; sons: Tony (Melinda), Labrador City, Rodney (Bonnie), Frederick (Tracy), Catalina; grandchildren: Nikki, Ashley, Samantha, Brady, Jenelle, Melissa and Matthew; mother Emma, Paradise; sisters: Martha Brown, Paradise, Debbie (Jake Dalton), Catalina, Daphne (Joe Stead), Queenie (Hondus Jennings), Fort McMurray; brothers: Sylvester (Jane), Centerville, Wayne (Elizabeth), Catalina, Patrick (Marie), Centerville; sisters-in-law Rosalind Walter, Marilyn Dawe, Beverley Blanchette and brother-in-law Samson Hancock; aunts: Mabel Horlick and Elsie Pickett; a large circle of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including Will and Amy Sheppard. Rested at Strathie's Funeral Home, Catalina. Funeral took place Tuesday, October 5, 2004 from St. Peter's Anglican Church, Catalina.

ANTLE, Edward "Ed" - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, October 4, 2004, Edward "Ed" Antle of Victoria, age 52 years. Predeceased by parents Joshua and Dorothy. Leaving to mourn, wife Velma; one daughter Jennifer (Chris) Layden, Edmonton, AB; one son Scot (Tanya), Edmonton, AB; three grandchildren: Stephanie, Luke and Joshua; two brothers: Elihu (Gloria) and Frank (Bev), both of Victoria; three sisters: Merina (Gregory) Murray, Diana (Wayne) Dean and Elizabeth (Terry) Jackson, all of Victoria; brothers-in-law: Oral (Martina) Summers and Lloyd (Winnie) Summers, both of Victoria and Eric (Denise) Summers, Brampton, ON; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth (Ron) Stevenson, Harbour Grace; Marg (John) Penney, St. John's, Jeanette (Boyd) Ralph, Port de Grave; Olive (Mel) Fergerson, Brampton, ON; Phyllis (Bill) Rumboldt, Coley's Point and Florence (Dave) Sheppard, Victoria; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL'S FUNERAL HOME, WATER STREET, CARBONEAR until 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 6. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Victoria. No flowers by request; as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to Ed Antle Memorial Fund for a charity to be decided later. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information, please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.
October 05, 2004

ASH, Edmund (Ed) - Passed suddenly away at Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, Ed Ash of Hant's Harbour, age 64 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Betty; three sons: Ron (Dale), Tony (Bernadette), Brian (Renee); one daughter Brenda (Jason Coates); six grandchildren: Stephanie, Shannon, Curtis, Devan, Chelsea and Dylan; three brothers: Mac (Mary), Justin (Maggie) and Jim (Linda); three sisters-in-law: June Ash, Christine (Roy) French, Joy (Wylie) Parrott; mother-in-law Mabel Loder; also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.
March, 25, 2004

ASH, Pearce- Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital, on Monday, December 27, 2004. Pearce Ash of Hant's Harbour, age 81 years. Leaving to mourn wife Doreen, three sons John (Sandra), Wayne of Hant's Harbour, Rodger (Gail) of Toronto. Five grandchildren: Cory, Travis, Cecelia, Sonya and Vanessa. One sister, Irene, Montreal. Three sisters-in-law: Alice Ash, Hant's Harbour, Ruth (Byron Howell) and Ella (Russell Gilles); brother-in-law Les (friend Nancy), also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 2 p.m. from Calvary Pentecostal Church and Cemetery, Hant's Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
December 29, 2004

BAILEY, Arthur - Passed away at Goose Cove on January 4, 2004, Arthur Bailey of Goose Cove, aged 86 years. Predeceased by his wife Myrtle. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughters Carol (Kevin Sheppard), Grand Falls-Windsor, Elizabeth (Alex Rex), Foxtrap; Christine (Wayne Grimes), Mount Pearl; Beverly (Olonzo Bailey), Old Bonaventure and Kimberly (Doug Bursey), St. John`s; sons Douglas (Rose), Whitbourne; Arthur Jr. (Chrystal Miller), Markham, ON; Keith (Julia), Trinity East and Philip (Doreen), Port Rexton; seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a circle of family and friends. Resting at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2004 from St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. In his memory, donations may be made to the War Amps.
January 08, 2004

BAIRD, Austin Harold - Passed peacefully away on August 25, 2004 in his 92nd year, after a short illness, Austin Baird, following a wonderful stay at the Palliative Care Wing of the Miller Centre. Austin was a proud native of Twillingate, former resident of Glovertown, Terra Nova, Clarenville and currently St. John's. During World War II, Austin served overseas with the Newfoundland Forestry Unit. In addition he served as Past Master of the Clarenville Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Mazol Shriners. Austin was predeceased by his wife Elsie Baird (Gillett); brothers: Winston, Ewart, Raymond, Don and Tom; sisters: Muriel and Catherine. Leaving to mourn son John and his fianc e Brenda Brophy; grandchildren: Jennifer Baird and Joanne Baird (fiance Phil Coles) and their mother Effie Baird; brothers: Elmo Baird (Eleanor), Ted Baird (Mary) and Gerald Baird (Phyllis); sister Patricia Bonasera; sisters-in-law: Hilda Baird and Joan Baird; and many nieces (especially his two angels Margaret O'Dea and Diana Baird) and nephews; and special friends: Dale Baldwin, Sheena Fleming, Colin Healey, Harold and Dorothy Smith, Temple Baird, Gerald and Irene Winsor, Sadie Hawkins, Irene Luther, Helen Ashbourne, Frank and Linda Bush, Neil and Donna Downton; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. All those who knew Austin Baird were touched by his gentle and loving ways. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, Thursday, August 26, 2004, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday, August 27, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2004 from Barrett's Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Austin Baird's honour to Mazol Shriners for Crippled and Burned Children or to the Health Care Foundation in aid of Palliative Care.
08/26/04

BAIRD, Donald - Passed peacefully but suddenly away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Dr. G.B. Cross in Clarenville on November 27, 2004, Donald Baird of Clarenville in his 65th year. Predeceased by his mother (1977) and his father (1941). Left with fond and loving memories his wife Linda of 42 years. Daughter Donna Lynn (Paul) of Clarenville. Sons Alexander (Lorrie) of Lethbridge, David (Daphne) of Milton, Kevin (Laurie) of Lethbridge. Special thanks to his brother-in-law Frederick (Helen) Churchill of Clarenville. Sisters-in-law Rosalind Church of Clarenville and Olive (Colin) Chisholm of Antigonish, N.S. and a large number of step-brothers and step-sisters. Grandchildren Donald Baird Jr., Samantha Baird, and a large family of his trucking buddies, relatives and friends. Funeral was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at the Anglican Church with Interment at Interdenominational Cemetery in Clarenville. He was a member of The Royal Armed Forces Tank Division #SN3365. No flowers by request. Final trip for trucker
December 04, 2004

BAKER, Joseph - Passed peacefully away after a brief illness at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Friday, December 17, 2004, in his 82nd year. Formerly of Hodges Cove, Trinity Bay. Predeceased by great-grandson baby Nicholas. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 60 years Joan and six children: Judy (Bill Rowe), Don (Lee), Cynthia (Ian Garland), Harold (Betty), Karl (Joan), Keith (Denise); brothers: Fred (friend Grace), Lloyd (Jean) and sisters: Vera (Sandy Forward), Jean (Gordon Forward), Daphne (Bill Bishop); thirteen grandchildren: Paula (Andrew), Janet (Cory), Robert (Nancy), Jeffrey (Crystal), Laura, Christopher, Andrew, Cory, Matthew, Alicia, Zachary, Denis and Kenneth, along with three great-grandchildren: Aaron, Noah and Nathan. Also leaving a large number of relatives and friends. For 15 years he was actively involved as an organist for Agnes Pratt Home. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Monday, December 20, 2004 from 10 a.m. till noon. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2004 from Wesley United Church with cremation to follow. Flowers greatly accepted or donations may be made to VOWR or to charity of choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
December 18, 2004

BANNISTER, George - Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista on Friday, September 17, 2004, George Bannister, formerly of Port Rexton, aged 77 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Joyce at Golden Heights Manor; sister Mabel (Otto Hookey), Port Rexton; nieces Marilyn Dawgert, South Carolina and nephew Graham Hookey, California. Cremation has taken place.
09/20/04

BENNETT, Hettie (nee Simmons) - January 30, 1902 - October 19, 2004, Passed peacefully away at the Shagrock Manor, Whiteway on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, Hettie Bennett of Green's Harbour, aged 102 years. She is predeceased by husband Max; sons: Howard and Gerald. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Marion (Leonard Pye), Alma (George Vollick); five sons: Nelson (Elsie), Donald (Ethel), Roy (Eva), Lloyd (Vera), Graham (Rhoda); twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo with visitation Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Matthew's Church, Green's Harbour on Thursday, October 21 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at St. Matthew's Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Town of Heart's Delight-Islington Community Ambulance Service or a charity of one's choice.
October 20, 2004

BISHOP, Greta Mae (nee Chislett) - April 2, 1920 - October 22, 2004. Passed gracefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, October 22, 2004, surrounded by her loving family, Greta Bishop of Heart's Delight, aged 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Joe; son Leslie and sister Mary Chislett. Leaving to mourn with special memories, six sons: Fred (Julie) of Sooke, BC, Ern (Stella), Heart's Delight, Everett (Lisa), Grand Falls, Don (Donna) Old Shop, Terry (Dorothy), Placentia, Rick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; three daughters: Eunice (Frank) Ryan, St. John's, Cynthia (Larry) Smith, Norman's Cove, Hazel of Gander; daughter-in-law, Helen of Heart's Delight; twenty-six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; also lovingly remembered by sister, Marjorie Welsh; sister-in-law Florence Worthman; brother-in-law Jacob Chislett; a large circle of other relatives and special friends. Resting at the S.U.F. Hall, Heart's Delight from 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 23, until time of funeral which will be held from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Heart's Delight on Monday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Bethel United Church Cemetery, Heart's Delight. As expressions of sympathy, donations in her memory gratefully accepted to The Children's Wish Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of the Intensive Care Unit, Carbonear General Hospital and Rev. Sharon Marshall Earle for their care and support.
October 23, 2004

BOWRING, Eloise - Passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at the G.B. Cross Hospital, Clarenville, in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband Cecil in February, 2004, her brother: Raymond, March 2004. Leaving to mourn with fond memories her son: Clarence (Berthra), Mabel (Maurice); three grandchildren: Donald, Clarenville, Edmund, Stephenville and Tina, Clarenville; three great-grandchildren: Russell, Noah and Kayla; also her sister: Nina Laite Petley, Random Island; sister-in-law: Phyllis Ivany, Lower Lance Cove, Random Island. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Burial from the United Church, Clarenville on Sat. November 27 at 2 p.m. Interment at the Interdenominational Cemetery, Clarenville.
November 26, 2004

BRADLEY, Florence Edna (nee Sheppard) - Passed peacefully away at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre on October 29, 2004, Florence (Fawn) Bradley in her 73rd year. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Maxine (Harry Mercer) St. John's and Janet (Jamie Ralph) Shoal Harbour; four sons: Randy (Barbara) Bonavista, Kevin in Sydney, Dean (Jeanette) Halifax, Paul (Jennifer) Flatrock; twelve grandchildren: Rob (Maureen), David, Christopher, Miranda, Lisa, Donnie, Steven, Nekia, Samantha, Stephanie, Cassandra and Ashley; and one great-grandchild, Patrick Mercer. Funeral services were held on October 31, 2004 at the Church of Holy Martyr's, Port Union followed by interment at the Anglican Cemetery in Catalina. Donations in Florence's memory may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the YMCA-YWCA Campership Fund.

BURRY, Daisy - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, Daisy Burry, aged 92 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories her daughter Maud Carter of St. John's, with whom she resided all her life; two grandsons: Eric Carter (Sherry) of Clarenville, and Lloyd Carter (Cathy) of St. John's. Daisy had two great-granddaughters whom she also deeply loved, Danika, and Julia. One Sister-in-law Elmore Bragg of Halifax, Nova Scotia and special friend Emily Johnson of Port Union. Also a circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, Wednesday, November 3, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, November 4th, 2004 from 10 - 12 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, November 4th, 2004 from Barrett's Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Hoyles Escasoni Complex. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

BUTT, Minnie Cavell - Passed peacefully away at the G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on April 1, 2004, Minnie Cavell Butt of Hickman's Harbour, formerly of Deer Harbour, aged 84 years. Predeceased by her husbands Albert Marsh (1980) and Lionel Butt (1993). Leaving to mourn daughter Eileen Martin (Wilfred); son Eric Marsh (Gladys); grandchildren Christina Hynes (Kevin) and Rodney Marsh (Bonnie); great-grandchildren Erica Hynes and Andrew Hynes; a circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Vardy's Funeral Home. Funeral Service to be held at 2:30 p.m., on April 4, 2004, from the United Church Hickman's Harbour. Donations in her memory may be made to the United Church Hickman's Harbour.
April 03, 2004

BUTTON, Lester W. - Passed suddenly away at home, in Mt. Pearl, on November 8, 2004, Lester W. Button, aged 67 years. Leaving to mourn wife Millie, daughters: Michele Button (Scott Frizzell) and Nola Seabright (Glenn); son: Neville (Lanae); grandson: Robert Seabright; brother: Selby (Barbara), Mt. Pearl; sisters: Pearl Milley (Ray), Burnt Point, Florence Button, Carbonear, Jean Howell (Gerald), Old Perlican; special friends on The River plus a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mt. Pearl from 10 am - 10 pm on Wednesday. Cremation has taken place and a family service will follow. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Lung Association or to a charity of one's choice.
November 09, 2004

CALLAHAN, Doris - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, June 28, 2004, Doris Callahan of New Perlican, age 83 years. Predeceased by husband Ronald, 1997 and son Kevin, 1941. Leaving to mourn sister-in-law, Patience Warren, St. John's; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, June 30, at 2:00 P.M. from Green's Funeral Home. Interment to follow in St. Augustines Anglican Cemetery, New Perlican. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Augustines Anglican Church, New Perlican.
June 30, 2004

CHISLETT, Fredrick - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear, on Sunday, November 28, 2004, Fredrick Walter Chislett, of New Perlican (formerly Islington), age 67 years. Predeceased by parents Selby and Alice Chislett. Leaving to mourn wife and best friend Christine (nee Martin); daughter: Debbie Dixon (Peter), Ontario; son: Glen (Irma), Ontario; stepdaughter: Jackie (Ryan), Ontario; stepson: Rodney (Michelle), Bay Roberts; six grandchildren; sister: Sally Seward, Mount Pearl; brother: Maxwell (Lorraine), Ontario; Mother-in-law: Beatrice Martin; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; special niece: Sherry Bailey; also a large circle of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 pm and 7-9:30 pm. Thursday visitation will take place at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, New Perlican from 10 am - 12 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 pm with interment at St. Augustine's Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to St. Augustine's Anglican Church Memorial Fund.
November 30, 2004

CLARKE, Elwood Freeman - August 05, 1934 - January 08, 2004. Passed peacefully away in Whitbourne in the presence of his loving family, Elwood Freeman Clarke age 68 years. Predeceased by parents Lionel Sr. and Susanne Clarke; brother Bill Clarke; sisters Gloria Roberts, Ruby Capson; brother-in-law Gene Hutchings, sister-in-law Shirley Bradbury. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife: Phyllis; son Darrell (Rhonda) Clarke; daughters Sandra Reid, Valerie (Wayne), Walter Williams, Whitbourne; Tammy (Dave) Francis, Calgary; grandchildren: Jennifer, Ryan, Shannon (Sorcha), Moose Jaw; Ashley, April, Candice, Shalen, Liam; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 10 at 2 p.m. from the Salvation Army Trinity Bay South Corps, Dildo. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Whitbourne. Flowers gratefully accepted.
January 09, 2004

COOMBS, Marion (Marjorie) - 1920-2004. Passed peacefully away at her home, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, January 4, 2004, Marion Coombs of New Harbour, aged 83 years. Predeceased by her daughter: Doreen, 2003; brothers: Hayward, Douglas and Gordon. Survived by her loving husband Donald of 36 years; sons: Aubrey (Dorothy), David (Pauline) and Bill Woodman; daughter: Bert Sanin (Harold); son-in-law: Gerry Goddard; also leaving to mourn step-brother: Gerald Newhook; sisters-in-law: Cicely Newhook, Jane Newhook, Shirley Halfyard, Vergie Hynes, Caroline Tucker; brothers-in-law: Isaac Coombs (Elaine) and Sam Coombs (Cicely); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. Visitation Tuesday, 2-5 pm, 7-10 pm and Wednesday, 10 am - 12:00 noon. The funeral service will be held from St. Augustine`s Anglican Church, New Harbour on Wednesday, January 7 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at St. Augustine`s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Children`s Wish Foundation. Marion`s love of life and good sense of fun will be remembered by all who knew her.
January 06, 2004

CRANE, Clarence- Passed peacefully away at the A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican, on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004. Clarence Crane of New Melbourne, age 75 yrs. Predeceased by wife Pearl, Oct. 2001. Leaving to mourn two sons: Merrill (Judy), Clarence Jr. (Deborah) both of New Melbourne; three daughters: Trudy (Gord Goobie), Queen's Cove; Dallas (Michael Layman), Northern Bay; Linda (Randy Cole) Winterton; five grandsons, three granddaughters, two great-grandchildren; two sisters: Marjorie (Gord Peckham) and Shirley Corbett; one brother: Hubert Crane (Geraldine); also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Monday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Tuesday visitation will take place at St. Stephen's United Church, New Melbourne from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to take place at 2 p.m. with interment in St. Stephen's Cemetery, New Melbourne. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Stephen's United Church Memorial Fund, New Melbourne.
November 08, 2004

CREWE, Lillian (1919 ?) - Passed away suddenly at her residence in Glovertown on April 28, 2004, Lillian Crewe, formerly of Elliston. Predeceased by her husband, Lewis G., son Edgar, son-in-law Chesley Feltham and brother Edward Crewe. Left with fond and loving memories are daughters Shirley Feltham, Glovertown; Elsie Davis (Gerald), Port Blandford; Linda Pike (Don), Wabush; daughter-in-law, Kay Crewe-Fox (Bonavista), sister Bina Fudge (Gord), Springdale; grandchildren Natalie (Crewe) Montague, David Crewe, Kim (Feltham) Mayo, Brian Feltham, Lisa (Davis) Bailey, Kirk Davis, Michal Davis and Jonathan Pike. Also six great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Oram's Funeral Home, Glovertown on April 29 and 30 and Elliston United Church on May 1. Funeral to take place from Elliston United Church on Sunday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory to Elliston United Church or the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation.
May 01, 2004

CRITCH, Bruce - Passed away as the result of an Industrial Accident near Grand Prairie, Alberta on Friday, March 12, 2004, Bruce Critch, age 42 years, formerly of Heart's Content and Hant's Harbour. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Sheila, daughter Melissa (Joey Campbell), both of Sexsmith, AB. Sons: Cory and Brian. parents: Irvin and Linda Critch; Sisters: Sharon (Wayne Moores), Bev (Melvin Baker), Audrey (Gerald Piercey); brother: Walter (Mary Budgel); Father-in-law: Nelson Piercey. In-laws: Sandra (Keith Rumbolt), Susan (Randy Clarke), Karen (George Burden), Lorne (Shayna), Roxanne (Tom) and Sheldon; Grandmother: Gladys Ereaut; twenty-one nieces and nephews; one great-niece; also a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16 and 17, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Thursday, March 17, visitation will take place at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Heart's Content from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm with cremation to follow. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the family trust fund. Funeral services entrusted to the care of Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.
March 16, 2004

CURRIE, Jennifer - Passed away tragically on Sunday, September 19, 2004, Jennifer Joanne Currie of Britannia, aged 27 years. Predeceased by her father Elmer Adams. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Bob and son Mark; her mother: Shirley Adams, Milton; sister: Susan (Allan Vardy), Chalk River, ON; brother: Keith (Sylvia), Clarenville; nieces: Robin and Katie; nephews: Jeremy and Andrew; mother-in-law: Amy Currie, Britannia and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004 from Milton United Church with interment at Milton United Cemetery. In her memory donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.
09/21/04

DICKS, Amelia Jane (nee Penney) - Passed peacefully away at the Newhook Clinic, Whitbourne on September 7, 2004, Amelia Jane Dicks, age 82 years of Whitbourne. Predeceased by her husband Maxwell Dicks, 1982; grandson Terry Smith, 1999; also a number of brothers and sisters. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Vivian (George Smith), Elaine (Melvin Gill), Maxine (Bill Phillips); eight grandchildren: Tania and Kevin Drake, Chad Gill (Lisa), Danica and Jeff Butler, Christa and Dave Mullett, Jason and Charmaine Phillips, Todd Smith, Stephanie and Paul Temple, Lesley-Jane Phillips; eight great-grandchildren: Devyn Drake, Abigail Temple, Kyle Butler, Riley Anderson-Phillips, Gracie Mullett, Hannah Butler, Taylor Temple, Joshua Mullett; brothers: Leonard and Lillian Penney, Ern and Anna Penney; sisters: Mary Green and Lottie Hapgood; brother-in-law Wallace and Tillie Dicks; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Thursday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral service will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from St. John The Baptist Anglican Church. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request of the family. Donations in her memory may be made to St. John The Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne.
09/10/04

DOUGLAS, Kenneth (Ken)- Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday May 22, 2004, Ken Douglas of Lead Cove (formerly of Grand Bank), age 57 years. Boatswain on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Ann Harvey. Predeceased by father Leslie and father-in-law Lester Button. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Bernice, Lead Cove; two sons, Christopher (Jennifer), Scott (Donna), both of Portugal Cove; one daughter Rebecca, Halifax, N.S.; mother Ada Douglas, Grand Bank; three brothers, Gary (Lorraine), Randy (Brenda), Edward (Ann); one sister, Alice Richardson; three brothers-in-law, Lonzel (Lorna), Danny (Eileen), Barry (Nola). Also a large circle of special nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Tuesday 10 a.m.- 12:00 noon, 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Wednesday visitation will take place at the United Church, Sibley's Cove, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m., with interment in the United Church Cemetery, Sibley's Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Ken's memory may be made to the Gideons.
May 25, 2004

DROVER, John E - Passed peacefully away at his home at Whitbourne on December 6, 2004 in the presence of his family, age 87 years. Predeceased by parents, Arthur and Julia Drover; three sisters: Maude Howe, Whitbourne, Gladys Jones, Whitbourne, Audrey Rockwood, Heart's Content. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 57 years, Annie (Crocker); daughter: Judy Winsor (Boyd); grandaughter: Charlene; special nephew: Thomas Howe; brother-in-law: Baxter Crocker (Jessie), Heart's Delight. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m., from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in his memory to St. John the Baptist Anclican Church, Whitbourne.
"Death leaves a Heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
December 07, 2004

DUFFETT, Naomi (nee Gibbons) - Passed peacefully away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Care Comnplex, Naomi Duffett, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband, Dugald; sisters: Ella, Zeta; brothers: James, Naboth, Pierce; grandson Maxwell Follett. Leaving to mourn daughter Virtue (Clayton Follett), Gander; sons: Craig (Beverley), Port Union, Kenneth (Iva), Port Union, David (Barbara), Catalina, Anderson (Shirley), Bonavista, Edgar (Elizabeth), Grand Bend, ON; one sister Virtue North, Halifax; grandchildren: Doug & Jennifer Duffett, Jeffrey, Jacqueline & John Follett, Joanne Burt, Neil Duffett, Kevin Duffett, Tony Duffett, Lisa Leonard, Curtis, Craig, Colleen Duffett and their mother Aletha; 20 great-grandchildren; special nieces and nephews; a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Straties Funeral Home, Catalina. Funeral Service, Friday, May 14, 2004, 2:00 p.m. from St. Peter's Anglican Church, Catalina. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Catalina.
May 15, 2004

DUGGAN, Cornelius - Passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, age 86 years. A resident of Melrose and Torbay. Predeceased by wife Margaret on June 4, 1971. Leaving to mourn his daughters, Ann (Gordon) and Catherine; son Edward; granddaughters: Joanne, Jennifer and Peggy Ann; two great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, brother-in-law Samuel Fleming and wife Angela, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass took place at Roman Catholic Church in Port Union; followed by burial at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Port Union at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2004.

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference."
08/21/04

DUGGAN, Frances (nee Fitzgerald) - Passed peacefully away at home surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, age 91 years. Born in Western Bay and formerly of Grate's Cove, Trinity Bay. Predeceased by husband Daniel (1961), son: Patrick (1952) and parents: Johanna and James. Also predeceased by sisters: Mary Murphy (Frank), Kathleen Conran (Jack), Agnes Meekren (Harry), Ann Rogers (Richard); brother: James Fitzgerald (Vi) and sons-in-law: John Seward and Michael Byrd. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughters: Mary Seward, Marg Kennedy (John), Patricia Kavanagh (Fred), Josephine North (Ned), Barbara Ring, Judy Brown (Jack), and son: David Duggan; grandchildren: Deanne Handrigan (Gerald), Denise Randell (Tony), Johnny Kennedy (Pauline), Jackie Fradsham (Ian), Lynn Seward, Shelly Sparkes (Dwight), Edward North (fiancee Karen Tucker), Danny Ring, Bobby Ring, Adam Brown, Matthew Brown, Mark Duggan Battcock and Andrew Kavanagh; great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Benjamin and Jenni Randell, Patrick and Robert Handrigan, Katherine and Sarah Kennedy and Kate and Erin Fradsham. Will be sadly missed by many special nieces and nephews, special niece Sue Guba, Fort Meyers, Florida, as well as long time friend Mabel Avery. A very special thank you to Dr. Patrick O'Shea and nurse Beverley Greene. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Wednesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, May 14, 9:30 a.m., at St. Teresa's Church, Mundy Pond Road. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.