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 1996 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.

The Evening Telegram September 11, 1996 (Wednesday)

BARNES, Sophie - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Tuesday, September 10, 1996, Sophie Barnes of Shoal Harbour (formerly of Champney's West), aged 78 years. Leaving to mourn husband Howard; one sister-in-law Mrs. Annie Goldsworthy, Port Rexton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jesse and Mary Waye, St. John's; and also a circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral home, Port Rexton. Funeral 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 1996 from the United Church, English Harbour. Interment at the United Church Cemetery, Champney's Arm.

The Evening Telegram September 1, 1996 (Sunday)

IVANY - Neta V. Passed peacefully away at her home, Neta Viola (Marsh) Ivany, aged 78 years of Sunnyside; preceded by her devoted husband Alonzo and leaving to mourn eight loving children and their families: Tracey (Valerie) with whom she resided; Cyril (Pauline), Randolph (Gerri), Linda Curtis (Ivan), Tony (Merriam), Olive Lockyer (Calvin), Bernice Keeping (Sandy), daughter Barbara; brother Otto Marsh, and 15 grandchildren. Funeral on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 2:30 p.m. from the United Church, Sunnyside. Donations or flowers gratefully accepted. We thank God for her life and for his gift of her to us.

The Evening Telegram, March 24, 1996, page 8

RANDELL - Passed away suddenly at the Dr. G.B.Cross Hospital, Clarenville on Friday, March 22, 1996, Susanna Randell of Winterbrook, aged 80, formerly of Mount Pearl. Left with fond and loving memories are two sons: Edmund Butler at Leduc, Alberta and Winston Locke at St. John, N.B.; two step-daughters; Lillian (Mrs. Hiram King), Mount Pearl and Joan (Mrs. Max Squires), Winterbrook, with whom she resided; one sister Doreen White, St. Catherine's, Ont.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Lethbridge until Sunday 10 a.m. and then at Christ Anglican Church, Port Rexton on Monday at 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral services on Monday at 2 p.m. from Christ Anglican Church in Port Rexton with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Port Rexton. In her memory, a memorial to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated.