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 or every page.

UNDERHAY, Robert Maxwell - Passed peacefully away at Interfaith Citizen's Home, Carbonear on Thursday, December 30, 2004, Robert Underhay, age 90 years of Heart's Content. Predeceased by his son: Robert (Jr.). Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 64 years, Frances (nee Budden); children: David (Martha), Elaine (Boyd) and daughter-in-law: Sybil; grandchildren: Heather, Sharon, Darrin, Beverly, Lisa, Paul, Gina, Nicole, Corinne; great-grandchildren: Jonathon, Corey, Adrienne, Hilary, Liam, Brady; Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton with visitation on Friday, December 31st, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Saturday, January 1st, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Heart's Content, 10-12 noon. Following visitation, funeral service will take place at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery, Heart's Content. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Memorial Fund, Heart's Content.
December 31, 2004

VARDY, Clarence - Passed peacefully away at the DVA Pavilion, St. John`s on Wednesday, January 14, 2004, Clarence Vardy of Clarenville, aged 82 years. Predeceased by his wife Velma; sisters: Minnie Hawco and Nellie Bomengen; brothers: Fred, George, Alex, Arthur and Ronald. Leaving to mourn two brothers: Roy Vardy (Dot), Clarenville and Gordon Vardy, St. John`s; sisters-in-law Isabelle Vardy, Clarenville, Bertha Vardy, Clarenville and Edna Vardy, Clarenville, Mary and David Warren and family, Clarenville, Warrick Smith, Chance Cove and Jean Pye (Clarence), Lethbridge; good friend Max Blackwood (Dina), Greenspond; a number of nieces and nephews, caregivers, other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2004 from Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Interment to follow at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society or Children`s Wish Foundation.
January 16, 2004

VIVIAN, Hilda - Passed away suddenly at Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, Hilda Vivian of Heart's Delight, formerly from Hant's Harbour, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn two sons: Boyd Vivian (Mary), Heart's Delight and Jeff Gulliford (Muriel), Hant's Harbour; six dearly loved grandchildren: Karl (Lynda), Kurt (Lisa), Kelly (David), Krista (Jason), Kim (Richard) and Chad (Melanie); seven great-grandchildren; sister Hettie Hardy (Eric); brother Bob Pelly (Fran); sisters-in-law: Aileen Dunlop and Blanche Vivian; brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Rita Gulliford; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Thursday and Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church, Hant's Harbour. Interment in the United Church Cemetery, Hant's Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Hant's Harbour United Church Memorial Fund or Bethel United Church, Heart's Delight.
A mother's love is a blessing
April 15, 2004

WEBBER, Hazel Belle - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Friday, August 27, 2004, Hazel Belle Webber of Clarenville, aged 97 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her brother Ralph Webber (Margaret), England; nieces: Cassie Ivany, Brenda Ralph, Edna Tuck and Pauline Strong; nephews: Allan Webber, Russell Webber and Ian Webber and their families, as well as a number of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2004, from Memorial United Church, Clarenville, with interment at United Church Cemetery, Church Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Church Cemetery, Church Hill, or Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital.
08/28/04

WELSH, Gregory - November 23, 1972 - June 26, 2004. Died as the result of a tragic accident in Tumbler Ridge, BC on Saturday, June 26, Greg Welsh formerly of Islington, aged 31 years. Greg was residing in Grande Prairie, Alberta. He was loved by everyone, he especially loved his Irish music and was always there for a good time; he was the life of a party. He made many friends over the years and will be greatly missed by everyone. "To know him was to love him" would best sum up Greg's life. Leaving to mourn their sad loss, wife Tammy; his loving parents, Denzil and Patsy Welsh; brother Paul; sister Pauline (Graham); special nephew Nathan; grandmother Marjorie Welsh; also lovingly remembered by a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo and is presently being finalized. Greg will be resting at St. Matthew's Church Hall, Islington with visitation for family and friends, until time of funeral. The funeral service will be held from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Heart's Delight on Sunday, July 4th at 2:00 p.m. with cremation to follow.
July 03, 2004

WHALEN, Sarah Jane - Passed away suddenly at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, Sarah Jane Whalen of Little Hearts Ease, aged 87 years. Predeceased by her husband Reginald and daughter Myra. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters Marion (Cecil Whalen), Ferne Drodge and Joan Arimini; sons Eldon (Eileen), Cyril (Marie) and Randy (Annie); sisters Miriam King and Dorothy Stagg (Richard); brother Norman Drodge (Virtue); seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Pentecostal Church, Little Hearts Ease. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2004 from Pentecostal Church, Little Hearts Ease with interment at Pentecostal Cemetery, Little Hearts Ease. In her memory, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
July 17, 2004