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 1999 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 bottomof every page.

ADAMS, Violet (Holley) nee Brown - Passed peacefully away on March 10, 1999 age 71, at Roddickton Hospital, Violet Adams formerly of St. Lewis, Labrador. Predeceased by husband Paul Holley, 1991. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband Harold Adams, Roddickton; son Kevin (Sharon) Holley, Kilbride; daughters: Ruby (Franklin) Miller, Mount Pearl, Theresa (Charles) Martin, Dildo, Ivy (Bruce) Acreman, Dildo, Dora (Edgar) Poole, St. Lewis; grandchildren: Baby Paul, Ricky, Paula, Jason, Wanda, Craig, Debbie, Sandra, Bonnie, Kimberly, Deano, Rudy and Amy; seven great-grandchildren; brothers: Val Brown and Clifford Brown; sister Effie Bridger; lovingly remembered by her step-children: Bobby, Ford, Enos, Judy, Goodwin, Maisie and families; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral held at the Pentecostal Church, St. Lewis, March 13, 1999. "Every quilt was stitched with love".
March 27, 1999

ALLEN, Irma (nee Cook) - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Wednesday, October 20, 1999, aged 94 years. Predeceased by her husband George W.D. Allen; brothers: Keith and Roy; and sister Doris Wheeler, Corner Brook. Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memory, daughters: Diane Caughie (Reg) and Barbara McKim (John), St. John`s; also five grandchildren: Susan Caughie, Halifax, Stephen Caughie, Calgary, Keith McKim (Sonia), Wabush, Wendy McKim, St John`s and Sharon Ryan (Will), Clarenville; one great-grandson Jordan Caughie; niece Bertha Butler, Botwood; and nephew Graham Wheeler, Corner Brook; other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
October 21, 1999

AYLWARD, Ellen (Nellie) (Gallahue) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 18th, 1999. Predeceased by her husband Vincent, 1984; son Cyril (1981 Arctic Explorer Tragedy); baby Kathleen, 1940. Leaving to mourn four sons: James (Theresa), St. John`s, Mike (Louise), Wabush, Don (Blanche), Knights Cove, Vince (Margie), Wabush; six daughters: Mary (Jim) O`Neill, Enfield, NS, Eileen (Albert) Linchan, Gander, Rose (W. Bruce) Power, St. John`s, Sadie Murphy (Gerald), Lab. City, Gertrude Aylward (John), Dartmouth, NS, Bernadette (Ray), Barker, Open Hall; also brother Andrew Gallahue, Gander; and four sisters: Bride Nolan, Sadie Harty, Kate Mahoney and Bertha Keough, all in New York; loving grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; as well, special life-long friend Kate Barker and all her friends at Shirley`s Haven, Catalina; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at the Community Center, Knights Cove. Funeral Service will take place at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Kings Cove, 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20th, 1999.
April 19, 1999

ANDREWS, Violet L. - Passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic automobile accident on May 17, 1999, Violet Andrews, in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Gordon; sisters: Winnie, Maude and Dora. Leaving to mourn son, Art (Louise); daughter, Joan Moyse (Bob); grandchildren: Amy Andrews and Stephen (Christine) and Christopher Moyse; brother-in-law Cyril Andrews; sister-in-law Annie White; nine nephews and nieces. Funeral took place from St. Andrew`s Church, Trinity East on May 20, 1999. Donations in her memory may be forwarded to St. Andrew`s Church, P.O. Box 10, Site 1, Port Rexton, Nfld. A0C 2H0.
May 29, 1999

BALCH, William Matthew - Passed away suddenly on Friday, October 22, 1999, William Matthew Balch, aged 19 years. Predeceased by his brother Justin, 1997. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his parents Bill and Betty; sisters: Gina Tucker (Jeff), and Shannon Royals (Jason); nephews Trevor and Travis; grandparents Chester and Gladys Johnson, Trouty, Trinity Bay; and a large number of other family and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mt. Pearl from 7-9 pm Tuesday; 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Wednesday; and 10-12 noon Thursday. Funeral service 2:00 pm Thursday, October 28, 1999 from The Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to F.L.O.W. (Friends and Lobbyists of the Waterford River).
October 26, 1999

BALDWIN, Bessie - Passed suddenly away, after a short illness, in the presence of her family, at her residence on Saturday, March 27,1999, Bessie Baldwin of Victoria, age 76 years. Predeceased by husband Clarence J., 1998; son Scott; brothers: Albert and William; sisters: Sadie and Violet; daughter-in-law Carol. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Marilyn (Dave) Noseworthy, Corner Brook and Gloria (Gordon) Porter, Bryant`s Cove; three sons: Clarence (Patsy), Gary (Marlene) and Tony (Pauline), all of Victoria; eight grandchildren: Kimberley (Robert) Robinson, Corner Brook, Kelly (Darin) Kelly, Old Perlican, Todd Porter (Melanie Jones), Bryant`s Cove, Chad (Denise) Baldwin, Carbonear, Jackie (Stephane) Remillard, Marystown, Cory Baldwin (Tammy Chipman), Alberta and Blair Baldwin (Carolyn Reid), St, John`s and David Baldwin, Salmon`s Cove; seven great-grandchildren: Bradley, Jason, Matthew, David, Parker, Philip and Riley; three brothers: Samuel (Gladys) Deering, Ernest (Effie) Deering and Gilbert (Pauline) Deering, all of St. John`s; six sisters: Violet King, St. John`s, Florence Morgan, Seal Cove, Winnie King, Victoria, Dorothy (Howard) Janes, Ontario and Elsie (Crosbie) Reid, Heart`s Delight; brother-in-law Noah LeGrow, St. John`s; sisters-in-law: Laura Slade and Dorothy (Norm) Priddle, both of Victoria; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12:00 noon Monday, March 29. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Victoria. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon, 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750.
March 29, 1999

BALSOM, Marguerite - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on December 25, 1999, Marguerite Balsom of Clarenville, in her 58th year. Predeceased by her brother Thomas Avery. Left with fond and loving memory, her beloved husband, Velmore, of 36 years; one daughter Carol Anne Balsom, Ottawa, Ontario; three sons: Rex (Tammy), Clarenville, Dr. Rodney Balsom (Dr. Eileen Wood), London, Ontario, Edgar (fiancee Sherri), Fort McMurray, Alberta; four sisters: Mary Vey (William), Long Beach, Elsie Blundon (William), Clarenville, Edith Stringer (Clifford), Hodges Cove, Eileen Whalen (Eldon), Toronto, Ont.; sister-in-law Eileen Avery, Long Beach; one brother Max Avery (Leonie), Queens Cove; mother-in-law Effie Balsom, Clarenville; grandchildren: Alexander, Lochlain; step-grandchildren: Tyler, Ryan; and a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Salvation Army Citadel with interment to follow at Salvation Army Cemetery in Clarenville. In her memory, Memorial Fund to the G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital/ C.A.T. Scan.
December 30, 1999

BARNES, Martin - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, in Carbonear, on Wednesday, November 3, 1999, Martin Barnes of Clarenville, aged 94 years. Predeceased by his wife, Jean in 1984, his daughter Jean Day and his son Bruce Barnes. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his daughters: Jessie (Jim Strong), Clarenville, Ruth (Mac McKenzie), Alabama, Joan (Douglas Payne), Ontario, his sons: Eric Barnes (Audrey), Mount Pearl, Leslie Barnes, Nova Scotia, one sister: Doris Vokey of Bishop Falls, brothers: Watson Barnes, Shoal Harbour, Curtis Barnes (Martha), Shoal Harbour, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Service 2 PM Saturday, November 6, 1999 from the United Church, Clarenville with Interment at the United Church Cemetery, Clarenville. In his memory donations may be given to the United Church, Clarenville.
November 04, 1999

BARTLETT, Wilhelmina (nee Rutherfurd) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on June 23, 1999. Wilhelmina (Willy), beloved wife of John (Jack) of 46 years, age 67 years. Also leaving three daughters: Linda, St. John`s, Debbie Dombroski (Don), Vancouver and Sandra Webb (Tony), Victoria, B.C.; three precious granddaughters: Alexandra Dombroski, Laura and Danielle Webb; sister Evelyn (Pat), Las Vegas; brother-in-law Eli Lane, Port Union; sister-in-law Gladys Bailey (Bob), Ontario; other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service to take place at St. Augustine`s Anglican Church at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd. In lieu of flowers, memoriams may be made to St. Augustine`s Church Fund or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
June 24, 1999

BEST, Lydia M. - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Sunday, March 7, 1999, Lydia M. Best of Clarenville, age 77 years. Predeceased by husband Otto, 1990. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are son Ian (Marie); and daughter Sheena (Robert), all at Shoal Harbour; two grandchildren: Geoffrey and Jonathan; also a circle of other relatives and friends in Scotland and Clarenville. Rested at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 from Memorial United Church, Clarenville. Interment followed at Pleasant Street Cemetery, Clarenville.
March 13, 1999

BISHOP, E. John (Jack) - A member of the Masonic Lodge, Heart`s Content #1275. Passed away suddenly at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 1999, Jack Bishop of Cavendish in his 88th. year. Left to mourn his loving wife Elizabeth (Lizzie George) of 57 years; one son Max (Patsy); daughter Judy Smith (Howard); five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; a large circle of other relatives & many friends. Resting at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Cavendish from where the funeral service will be held on Friday, December 31 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish. No flowers by request. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Cavendish. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
December 30, 1999

BISHOP, Jennie Margaret (nee Harnum) - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer, in the presence of her loving family, at her home in Heart`s Delight, on Sunday, May 30, 1999, age 68 years. Predeceased by parents, Eli & Eliza Harnum, sisters: Elsie Harnum & Nellie Parsons. Leaving to mourn husband James, children: Lorraine (Jim), James Jr. (Sharon), Chesley (Betty), Pauline (Robert), Grandchildren: Nadine, Adam, Susan, Tara, Bethany, Matthew. Brothers: Reg (Rosie), Clayton (Mollie), Harry (Julia), Sisters: Myrtle, Mildred (Alphaeus), Loretta, Hilda (Clyde); brothers & sisters-in-law: Bill (Rose), Hayward (Pauline), Earl (Agnes), Edwin (Marjorie), John (Donna), Florrie (Charles), Margaret, Theresa (Ray), Elva, Emma (George) & Myrtle. Also lovingly remembered by a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Resting at the S.U.F. Lodge, No. 6, Heart`s Delight. The funeral service will be held from St. Matthew`s Anglican Church, Heart`s Delight on Wednesday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow St. Matthew`s Anglican Cemetery, Heart`s Delight. Flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
June 01, 1999

BLACKMORE, Mary Ann (Barnes) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Home on Monday, May 17, 1999, Mary Ann Blackmore in her 87th year. Predeceased by husband Dominic in 1990. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, two daughters: Betty Pardy (Felix) and Phyllis Denty (Fred); five grandchildren: Lloyd, Glen, Stephanie, Stephen and Gail. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. from Memorial United Church, Clarenville.
"May she rest in peace"
May 19, 1999

BLACKWOOD, Albert - It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Albert Blackwood announce his passing at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on March 6,1999. Predeceased by his brother Pearce. Left with loving memories are his wife Gertrude; two sons: Edward and wife Rosalind at Sunnyside, Peter and wife Ann at Ottawa; brother George and wife Gwen at Carmanville and four grandchildren: Josh, Ashley, Heather and Charlie, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral services to be held March 8,1999 from the Salvation Army Citadel, Carmanville. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Kittiwake Funeral Home, Carmanville.
March 07, 1999

BOLAND, Bridget (Nanny Bea) - Passed peacefully away at her daughter`s residence in Bellevue, Trinity Bay on Thursday, September 23rd, 1999. Age 88 years. Predeceased by her husband John, 1992; sons: Steve, 1998; and grandson Junie, 1999. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter Mary Essie (Jim Lynch), Bellevue, Trinity Bay; three sons: Doug (Doris) and Chris (Sheila), Calvert, Eddie (Mona), Red Lake, Northern Ontario; one sister Essie Rossiter, Calvert; one brother Mike Kavanagh (Kay), Florida; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at her home in Calvert. Funeral Notice later.
September 24, 1999

BRACE, Elizabeth Carrie (nee Allen) - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, November 25, 1999, Elizabeth Brace of Chance Cove, aged 89 years. Predeceased by husband Gordon, March 1993, son Clayton in 1954 and daughter-in-law Marina, 1998. Leaving to mourn with fond and precious memories eight children- sons: Max, Garland (Elizabeth), Albert (Wavey), Bernard, Angus (Ina); daughters: Dulcie Ivany (Gerard), Major Lulu Brace, Betty Smith (Max); fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brother William Allen (Elizabeth); two sisters: Molly Smith and Pearl Peddle. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Chance Cove, from where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 28, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at theSalvation Army Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. As expressions of sympathy, donations in her memory gratefully accepted to the Salvation Army Memorial Fund, Chance Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
November 27, 1999

BRAGG, Lillian Maude (nee Penny) - Passed away at the Health Sciences Center on Thursday, July 29, 1999, Lillian Bragg, formerly of Port Union, aged 77 years. Predeceased by her husband, George W., in 1989; parents: Samson and Esther Ann Penny of English Harbour, Trinity Bay; sisters: Anne Rex and Jane Comisky; and brother Samuel Penny. A mother of unconditional love and a kind and generous soul to many, she is survived by her only son, John Aaron of Calgary, Alberta. She will be sadly missed by her other relatives, many friends and extended family at Chancellor Park. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday, July 30 from 2-4 pm. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, July 31, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will continue in Catalina at Strathie`s Funeral Home on Saturday, July 31 from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, August 1 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. A Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, August 1, 1999 at 12:45 p.m. from Bethany United Church, Catalina with interment to follow in The United Church Cemetery, Catalina. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
July 30, 1999

BRIFFETT, Glenn - Passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 29, 1999, Glenn Briffett of Glovertown, aged 45 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, his wife Rebecca; sons: Shawn and Sheldon; sisters and brothers: Kay Blackmore (Tony), Calgary, Jean Galvin (Leo), Ottawa, Don Briffett (Joan), Glovertown, Rose Nethery (Ron), Vancouver, Pauline Christian (Les), Saint John, Patricia Sheppard (Charlie), Clarenville, Louis Briffett (Betty), Glovertown, Marion Briffett, St. John`s; brothers-in-law & sister-in-law: Baxter Payne (Gertie), Gambo, Ross Payne (Pat), St. John`s, Calvin Payne, Gambo, Edgar Payne, Truro, N.S., Pauline Warren (Wayne), Hr. Breton, Gary Payne, St. John`s; mother-in-law Rita Payne, Gambo. Large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Oram`s Funeral Home, Glovertown. Funeral to take place Wednesday, Sept. 1/99, 2:00 P.M. from St. Edwards Anglican Church, Glovertown. Interment at Traytown Anglican Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
September 01, 1999

BURGESS, William - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital, on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, William Burgess of Whiteway, Trinity Bay, age 94 years (Resident of Jackson`s Country Manor, New Harbour). Leaving to mourn sisters: Sarah Simmons, Greens Harbour, Elizabeth Russell, St. John`s, brother George, Arizona, sisters-in-law: Emily Burgess, Whiteway, Margaret Burgess, Mt. Pearl, a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. Visiting hours Tuesday, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Resting at St. Andrew`s Church, Whiteway, Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral. The funeral service will be held from St. Andrew`s United Church, Whiteway, Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow St. Andrew`s United Church Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew`s United Church Memorial Fund.
April 21, 1999

BUTLER, Eric R. - Passed away suddenly at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, January 25, 1999, Eric R. Butler of Shoal Harbour, aged 83 years. Leaving to mourn, loving wife Gladys (nee Strong); daughter Audrey Ross (John), Edinburgh, Scotland; brothers-in-law Cecil Strong (Phyllis), Clarenville and Angus Strong (Winnie), Grand Falls; sisters-in-law: Lorna MacDonald (Vaughan), Lady Cove, Joan Duffitt (Jack), Clarenville, Elizabeth Muller, Fort McMurray, AB and Ann Strong, Chase, BC; cousins: Edna Butler, Shoal Harbour, Bruce Butler, Clarenville, Carl Butler (Marie), Grand Falls and Jean Guildford (Thomas), Halifax, NS; sadly missed by other relatives and friends; also Shoal Harbour United Church Choir and Congregation. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 1999 from Shoal Harbour United Church. Interment at United Church Cemetery. In his memory, donations to United Church, Shoal Harbour gratefully accepted.
January 27, 1999

CHAULK, Vera - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s, on Wednesday, March 31, 1999, Vera Louise Chaulk of Trinity, Trinity Bay, aged 75 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are three sons: Raymond (Jessie), Wilfred (Emma), and Donald (Carol Ann); one daughter Linda (Jack Sweet); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister: Nellie Baggs; one sister-in-law Grace Barbour, also a circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 from St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity. Interment at Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity.
April 03, 1999

CLARKE, Alexander A. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, Alexander A. "Sandy" Clarke of Victoria, age 76 years. Predeceased by son-in-law Chesley; sisters: Myrtle and Annie; brothers: Austin, Amos and Augustus; and brother-in-law Theodore Sellars. Leaving to mourn wife Hilda; six daughters: Melvina King and Zena (Eldred) Slade, both of Victoria, Ina (Raymond) Minna, Brantford, ON, Mary (David) Carpenter, Harbour Grace, Pauline (Hector) King, Perry`s Cove and Paulette (Randy) Worthman, Heart`s Delight; three sons: Lionel (Emma), Carbonear, Lloyd (Rosemary) and Bertrum, both of Victoria; 17 grandchildren: Dale (Daphne), Robert (Colleen), Michael, Dwain, Scott, David (Judy), Sandy, Stephen (Sherry), Billy Jim, Stephen, Charmaine, Rodney, Blair, Tracy (Lisa), Tammy (Jeffrey), Christopher and Michael; 5 great-grandchildren: Keisha, Courtney, Jordan, April and Thomas; 6 brothers: Lionel, Markland, Pleaman (Violet), Nathaniel (Bertha Mae) and Stanley, all of Victoria, Donald (Gladys), St. John`s and Bert (Olga), Manuels; 4 sisters: Lillian (Cyril) Drowns, Bell Island, Gladys (Thomas) Deering, Carbonear, Susie Sellars, Western Bay and Muriel (Donald) Jackson, Victoria; sisters-in-law: Joyce Clarke and Annie Clarke, both of Victoria; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12:00 noon Friday, December 10. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Victoria. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. 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.
December 09, 1999

CLARKE, Edgar - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, 1999, Edgar Clarke of Carbonear, age 62 years. Retired Assistant Administrator, Carbonear General Hospital. A member of various groups: Official Board, Bethany United Church, Past Member of Community Health Board, Past President and Secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Carbonear and recipient of Mel Osborne Award for 25 years of outstanding service to Kiwanis. Leaving to mourn wife Caroline I. "Callie" (Jackson); one son Colin (Heather), Carbonear; one daughter Michele (Gordon) Case, Mount Pearl; grandchildren: Adam Case, Devon and Katelyn Clarke; one brother Eric (Barbara), Carbonear; one sister Grace (John) Howell, St. John`s; four sisters-in-law: Vera (Hector) Sooley, Heart`s Delight, Elva (Stanley) Pye, Harbour Grace, Janet (John C.) Pauls, Welland, Ontario and Audrey (Terry) McDougall, Edmonton, Alberta; eleven nieces; two nephews; special friends: Herman and Jeanette Walters, Carbonear; other relatives in Cavendish and Islington and a wide circle of friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12:00 noon Friday, October 22. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. from Bethany United Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the ICU Dept., Carbonear General Hospital or to Bethany United Church, Carbonear. 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.
October 21, 1999

CLARKE, J. Eliza (nee Smith) - Passed peacefully away at her home in Chance Cove, T.B., on Thursday, February 18, 1999, age 90 years. Predeceased by husband Hedley, son Gerald (Pauline), son Hubert (Clarice). Left with fond and loving memories son Garrett (Rose), daughter Marie (Art). Also lovingly remembered by thirteen grandchildren: Shelley (John), Jamie (Paula), Tracy, Brian (Brenda), Wayne, Denise (Gary), Donna (Nick), Terry (Regina), Jason (Heather), Christa (Dave), Craig (Michelle), Jeff (Shelley), Steven and Cory. Also nine great-grandchildren: Keith, Daniel, Jessica, Gregory, Katrina, Pamela, Samantha, Joshua, Cory; a large number of friends in Chance Cove and Clarenville; also special friends, Richard Kearley, Warrick Smith, Maude and Ronald Clarke. Resting at Church of the Ascension, Chance Cove, from where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 21, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow Anglican Cemetery, Chance Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Church of the Ascension, Chance Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
February 22, 1999

CLARKE, William (Bill) - of Heart`s Delight. Passed away peacefully at the Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, July 10, 1999. Mr. Clarke was 79 years old. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Margaret of 56 years; three sons: Frank (wife Nelda) Clarke, Waterloo, Ont., Robert (wife Evelyn) Clarke, Hearts Desire, NF, Max (wife Philomena) Clarke, Heart`s Desire, NF; six daughters: Dorothy (husband Ron) St. George, Heart`s Desire, NF, Ruth (husband George) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, NF, Alice (husband Don) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, NF, Mabel (husband Gary) King, Kitchener, Ont., Evelyn (husband Gord) Bishop, Cavendish, NF, Karen (Robert Pretty), Broad Cove, T.B., NF; one sister, Dorothy Lahey, Heart`s Desire, NF; brother-in-law Jake Chislette, Islington, NF; 23 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Robert and Alice Clarke, brothers and sister. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Fisherman`s Lodge, Hearts Delight. Visitation hours are 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, July 12, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Matthew`s Anglican Church, Heart`s Delight, followed by interment in St. Matthew`s Anglican Church Cemetery, Heart`s Delight. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory maybe made to the Trinity, Conception, Placentia Health Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Slade`s Funeral Home, Carbonear.
July 11, 1999

COFFIN, Raymond Maxwell - Passed away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, February 8, 1999, in his 71st year. Beloved son of the Late George Clarence and Ada (Burton) Coffin. Leaving to mourn his brother Rex (Margaret), Comox, B.C.; nieces Nancy (Ron), Calgary, Alberta, Janet (Charles) Harris, Guelph, Ontario; and great-niece Marina Harris, Guelph, Ontario. He grew up in Harbour Buffett, Long Island, Placentia Bay, and spent some of his working years in Ontario. He returned to Newfoundland in 1997 and has been residing at Bayview Lodge in Whiteway, Trinity Bay, NF. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Andrew`s Anglican Church, Little Harbour, at a time to be announced. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Buffett, Long Island, Placentia Bay. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
February 10, 1999

COLE, Mary Charlotte (nee Martin) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clares Mercy Hospital on January 2, 1999, Mary Charlotte Cole. Aged 95 years. Predeceased by her husband Noah and sons Richard and Fraser. Leaving to mourn son Nelson (Jack) Cole, St. John`s; grandchildren: Janice, Jason, Christine, Wayne, Marlene, Christopher, Shane and Stephen; 8 great-grandchildren including a special great-granddaughter Kimberly; sister Emily Maud Lodge, Port Union; special friends Jim and Kathleen Foley; also a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 5th, 1999 from Barrett`s Chapel with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Rd. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted.
January 04, 1999

COOMBS, Clarence P. - of Hearts Desire, NF. Passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday, June 10, 1999. Mr. Coombs was 84 years old. He leaves to mourn his loving family: one son Patrick (wife Christine), Hearts Desire; one daughter Helen (husband Patrick) Clarke, Hearts Desire; one step-brother Jim (wife Greta) Roberts of Mount Pearl; four grandchildren: Colleen Clarke, Patricia Reid, Jody Clarke and Shawn Coombs; two great-grandchildren: Carissa Reid, Joshua Coombs; a number of nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by wife Agatha (Lahey) Coombs; parents Matthew and Ellen Coombs, grandchildren Todd and Mark Coombs. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Sacred Heart Mortuary Chapel, Heart`s Desire, Nf. Visitation hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily. The funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 12, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Hearts Desire, Nf. Followed by the interment at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hearts Desire, NF. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Slade`s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear, NF.
June 11, 1999

COOPER, Sarah (Dolly) - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Thursday, September 23, 1999, Sarah Cooper (Dolly), of Champney`s Arm, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Maxim Cooper in 1997. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughter Brenda Vantent (John); grandchildren: Jerry, Jonathan, and Laura Vantent, all of Brampton, ON; her nephews: Warrick Toope (Naomi), Shoal Harbour, Selwyn Toope (Shirley), Shoal Harbour, Gilbert Toope (Madalyn), Thorold, ON, Garry Toope (Marie), Shoal Harbour; one niece, Linda Toope, Clarenville. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville, on Saturday, September 25, 1999 from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Port Rexton on Sunday, September 26, 1999 starting at 1 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 1999 from the Anglican Church, Champney`s West with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Port Rexton. Donations may be made to the Port Rexton Cemetery Fund.
September 25, 1999

CRANE, Elsie Blanche (nee Woolridge) - Entered into eternal rest, in her 96th year, on Friday, January 8th, 1999, at St. Patrick`s Nursing Home, predeceased by her husband Eldred Crane in 1976 and son Earl, 1989. Left with fond and loving memories: daughter-in-law Freda, Toronto, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, special friends Margaret and Edgar Beckett, cousin Phoebe Morris (Clarke) and other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service and burial to take place at the Mortuary Chapel in the Anglican Cemetery in Trinity on Monday, January 11, 1999 at 1 p.m.
January 09, 1999

CRANFORD, Julia May (nee Rideout) - Passed away at the G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, December 20, 1999, Julia Cranford of Bunyan`s Cove, formerly of Dildo, aged 84 years. Predeceased by husband Frank Roberts, June 7, 1959 and husband George Cranford, May 5, 1997. Leaving to mourn daughters: Bernice Foss (Gerald), Grand Falls-Windsor, Barbara Keats (Calvin) with whom she resided, Bunyan`s Cove; four step-sons: Melvin Roberts, Mississauga, Doyle Roberts (Joyce), St. John`s, Alonzo Cranford (Marg), Botwood, Roger Cranford (Linda), St. Catherine`s, Ontario; step-daughter Ricki Cranford of Mississauga, Ontario; twenty grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; sister: Elsie Carter, Gander; brothers: Willis Rideout (Doris), Valley Pond, Notre Dame Bay, Melvin Rideout (Joan), Buchans; sister-in-law Elsie Rideout, Buchans; a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. The funeral service will be held from the Salvation Army Citadel, Dildo/New Harbour on Wednesday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army, Cemetery Fund, Trinity South Corps.
December 21, 1999

CRITCH, Richard John (Dick) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Hospital on Thursday, March 11, 1999, Richard John Critch of Cavandish in his 73rd year. Member of the Richard LOL #230, Cavendish and R.B.P. Donald Morrison #1153, Green`s Harbour. Leaving to mourn wife Geraldine; children: Rick (Bonnie), Elliston; Ruby Legge (Gerald), Green`s Harbour; Kenneth (Fay), David (Karina), both of Brampton, Ontario; Rayna, Cavendish; grandchildren: Paula, Kevin, Deidre and Darcia, Walter and Kalina; also lovingly remembered by sisters: Emily Crocker, Isabel Sooley and Barbara Crocker; brothers: Albert, Thomas, Clarence and Ray. ÒUncle DickÓ as he was affectionately known will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Richard LOL #230, Cavendish from Friday noon till time of funeral. The funeral service will be held from Cavendish United Church on Sunday, March 14th at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery, Cavendish. Donations in his memory greatly accepted to the Richard Critch Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
March 13, 1999

CRITCH, Robert - Passed away on Saturday, Robert Critch of Clarenville, at the age of 61 years. Left with fond and loving memories, his wife Geraldine; three daughters: Jill and son-in-law Fred Perry, St. John`s, Carole and son-in-law Lester Strong, Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.A., Brenda at home; and a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at the Memorial United Church, Clarenville. Interment to be at the Interdenominational Cemetery, Clarenville. In his memory a Memorial may be given to The Dr. G.B. Cross Hospital Memorial Fund, Clarenville.
September 07, 1999

CUMBY, Cecil - WWII Veteran, Corporal R.A.F. Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, May 7, 1999 of Hopeall in his 79th year. Predeceased by wife Elizabeth (nee Piercey, 1951), special companion Cecilia Martin, 1998. Leaving to mourn brothers: Walter, Hopeall, Thomas (Benetta), Quebec; sisters-in-law: Priscilla Cumby, Hopeall, Cassie Cumby, Hopeall; brothers-in-law: Arthur Piercey (Sisely), Dildo, Jethro Piercey (Helen), New Harbour; special friends: Kay and Margaret Martin, St. John`s; a large number of nephews, nieces and friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. The Funeral Service will be held from First United Church, Hopeall on Monday, May 10th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery, Hopeall. Donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Nfld. and Labrador.
May 10, 1999

DALTON, Della Ann - Passed peacefully away at Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, Tuesday, November 9, 1999 Della Dalton, of Hillview, aged 81 years. Predeceased by husband Anthony. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughter Judy Perry (Gerald); son Lloyd (Myrtle); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers: Matthew, Pearce and Warwick England; sisters Mildred Stuckless and Juanita Deslaurier; a large number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral services were held at Calvary United Church, Little Catalina, Thursday, November 11, 1999.
November 13, 1999

DAVIS, Gerald Lloyd - Passed away suddenly at his residence in Clarenville, on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, Gerald Lloyd Davis, aged 54 years, lifetime supporter of Minor Hockey in Clarenville and Toronto Maple Leafs Biggest Fan. Leaving to mourn his mother Bessie; loving sons: Jason (friend Gina), Shane, and their mother Linda. Also left with loving memories are his brothers: Gordon (Evelyn), Gary, Graham (Linda); and sisters: Betty Cooper (Selby), Louise Davis (friend Lewis) and Anne Trowbridge (Bill); also nephews and nieces: Lloyd and Dean Cooper, David Davis, Bill and Joey Trowbridge, Stephen Davis, Rodney and Terri-Lynn Davis, Tina, Todd and Krista Davis; also a large circle of close friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville from Thursday, May 27, 1999, 7-9 p.m.; Friday, May 28, 1999, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; until 12 noon Saturday, May 29, 1999. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 1999 from Memorial United Church, Clarenville. Interment at the Interdenominational Cemetery, Clarenville. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Clarenville Minor Hockey Association.
May 28, 1999

DAWE, Ida Pearl (nee Holley) - Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Saturday, September 18th, 1999, Ida Pearl Dawe of Islington, Trinity Bay. Age 79 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, her loving husband Eric; daughter Dorothy (Russ), Gander; sons: Derek (May), Brampton, Ont., David (Barb), Mount Forest, Ont.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers: John Holley (Jane) and Gordon Holley (Mae), Corner Brook. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at St. Matthews Parish Hall, Islington. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Matthews Anglican Church, Hearts Delight on Wednesday, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow, St. Matthews Cemetery, Hearts Delight. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
September 20, 1999

DAWE, Marjorie Frances (nee Pretty) - Passed peacefully away after a short illness on Thursday, January 7, 1999, at the Health Sciences Complex, Marjorie Dawe of Dildo, aged 80 years. Predeceased by husband L. Clarence Dawe, December 13, 1998. Leaving to mourn three brothers: Colin Pretty, Dildo, Boyd Pretty (Viola), Dildo, James Pretty, Guelph, Ontario; also lovingly remembered by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. The funeral service will be held from All Saints Anglican Church, Dildo on Saturday, January 9 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Coley`s Point, Bay Roberts. Donations in her memory gratefully accepted to All Saints Church Memorial Fund, Dildo.
January 08, 1999

DRODGE, Catherine - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Saturday, January 9th, 1999 Catherine Drodge of Little Heart`s Ease, age 83 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband Leander; three daughters: Lorraine Sansford (Ted), Scarborough, Ont., Linda Peddle (Jerome), Tilton, Conception Bay and Winnie Smith (Earle), Gooseberry Cove; two sons: Ken Drodge (Wanda), Little Heart`s Ease and Tony Drodge, Downsview, Ont.; 9 grandchildren: Lawrence, Jerry, Lisa, Mark (deceased), Michelle, Lee, Michael, Matthew and Melanie; 1 great-granddaughter Teona; also a circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Little Heart`s Ease. Funeral Service 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12th, 1999 from Salvation Army Citadel, Little Heart`s Ease. Interment to follow at Salvation Army Cemetery.
January 11, 1999

DURDLE, Otto - Passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 5th, 1999, Otto Durdle, aged 79 years. Predeceased by his wife Violet, 1962; son Hayward, 1974; also his mother, father and brother. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories four daughters: Marion (Danny), USA, Nellie (Doug), Ontario, Rosalita, St. John`s, Sheri, Grand Falls; eight sons: Nelson (Joan), Edmonton, Fred (Patsy), Manuels, CBS, Cyril (Mary-ann), Ontario, Leslie (Donna), Ontario, Philip (Amelia), Ontario, Otto (Jr.), Ontario, Robert (Angela), Ontario, Jamie, St. John`s; two brothers: Eric (Mable), Goulds and Sam, Dildo; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service to be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 1999 from Barrett`s Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted.
December 06, 1999