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 bottom or every page.

LAITE, Elizabeth R. (Betty) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences center, in the presence of her loving family, on Saturday, May 1, 1999, Elizabeth R. (Betty) Laite, aged 81 years, a resident of the Masonic Park Nursing Home, formerly of Trinity East, Trinity Bay. Predeceased by her husband Capt. Harold Laite, December 1980. Leaving to mourn her daughter Jeanette Rowsell (Robert) of Corner Brook, sons Harold (Elizabeth) and Stan (Lin) of St. John`s; five precious grandchildren: Pamela, Andrew, Julie, Joseph and Katherine; sister Maude Best of New York, U.S.A.; other relatives and treasured friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Monday, May 3, 1999 at 3 p.m. from St. Andrew`s Anglican Church, Trinity East, Trinity Bay, with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to the Masonic Park Nursing Home or the Trinity East Cemetery Fund.
May 02, 1999

LAHEY, George - Of Heart`s Desire, Nfld., passed away peacefully at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, on Tuesday, October 5, 1999. Mr. Lahey was 58 years old. He leaves to mourn his loving family: wife, Ruth Lahey, Heart`s Desire, Nfld.; daughters: Tina (Jerry Coombs), Ontario, Sue Anne (Jim Oates) Mount Pearl, Nfld., Cynthia Lahey, Mount Pearl, Nfld.; grandchildren: Melissa and Marshall Coombs, Ontario, Keaton Oates, Mount Pearl, Nfld.; brothers: Patrick "Paddy" (Josephine) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, Donald (Alice) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, Howard (Frances) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, Maurice (Margaret) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, John (Phyllis) Lahey, Heart`s Desire, James (Thelma) Lahey, Heart`s Desire; sisters: Mary Margaret (Walter Whelan) Heart`s Desire, Ann (Leonard Penton) Heart`s Desire; step-brothers: Ignatius (Louise) Woodford, Heart`s Desire, Gerald Woodford, Ontario; step-sisters: Rose (Robert Critch) Alberta, Debra Woodford, Heart`s Desire. The Family will be receiving relatives and friends at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Mortuary Chapel, Heart`s Desire, Nfld. from 10 to 12 noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. The Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 9th, 1999, from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Heart`s Desire, followed by the Interment at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Heart`s Desire. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the George Lahey Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Slade`s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear.
October 08, 1999

LAMBERT, Josephine M. (nee Meadus) - Passed peacefully away at her home at Grates Cove, in the presence of her loving family, on Thursday, November 4, 1999, Josephine M. Lambert, age 55 years, former post mistress of Grates Cove. Predeceased by her father Llewellyn and niece Wanda Martin. Leaving to mourn: husband Bob; two daughters: Marilou (Terry) Doyle, Grates Cove and Jodi (Chris) Meadus, Mount Pearl; two sons: Lorne (Arlene) and Tony (Regina), both of Scarborough, Ontario; seven grandchildren: Adam, Shane, Ross, Sheldon, Tiffany, Victoria and Haylea; mother Vina Meadus (special friend Edgar Barfett), Clarenville; mother and father-in-law George and Sarah Lambert, Grates Cove; two brothers: Rex (Joan) Meadus, Ocean Pond and Roland (Paula) Meadus, Grates Cove; three sisters: Beverly (Doug) Martin, Manuels, Patsy (Wayne) Noonan, Bay de Verde and Zelda (Ted) Harris, Kilbride; two sisters-in-law: Elsie (Herb) Green and Eleanor (Bill) Butt, both of Grates Cove; three brothers-in-law: Thomas (Elizabeth) Lambert, Burin, Don (Beckie) Lambert, Grates Cove and Bram (Marilyn) Lambert, Mount Pearl; eleven nieces and fourteen nephews, as well as a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Luke`s Anglican Church, Grates Cove from where the funeral will take place on Sunday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in St. Luke`s Anglican Cemetery, Grates Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke`s Anglican Church, Grates Cove. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750.
November 06, 1999

LITTLE, Ford - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Wednesday, January 13, 1999, Ford Little of Bloomfield, aged 85 years. Leaving to mourn wife Dorothy; daughter Jane (Lloyd Currie), North Bay, ON; sons Douglas (Blanche), Brighton, ON, Llewellyn (Beulah), Fort McMurray, AB, John (Elaine), Bloomfield and Alonzo (Linda), Bloomfield; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters Nora Crocker, Bloomfield and Hazel (Lyle Matthews), Alberta; one brother Bill Little, Morley`s Siding and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Lethbridge. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 16, 1999 from Salvation Army Citadel, Musgravetown. No flowers by request, donations accepted for the Sunshine Manor, Clarenville.
January 16, 1999

MacINNIS, James Francis (Shamus) - 1927-1999 of Lewisporte, formerly of Sydney, N.S. Passed peacefully away at the Central Nfld. Regional Health Centre, March 29, 1999. Predeceased by father John, mother Annie, sister Mary, brothers John-Joe and Michael. Left with cherished memories are his loving and devoted wife Elsie; son Sidney John (Ottawa), stepson Butch Vardy (Wanda); precious grandchildren: Jay and Meredith Vardy (Clarenville); sisters: Mae Nash, Maggie Eddy, Emily Butler (Sydney), Ethel Doncaster (Cobourg, Ont.); sister-in-law Gladys MacInnis (Sydney); and a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation has already taken place at Sham`s request. His remains will rest at Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home (Lewisporte) for visitation on Saturday, April 3 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Private family ceremony to follow. In honor of his wishes, Sham`s ashes will be returned to Cape Breton. No flowers by request. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one`s choice.
March 31, 1999

MARCH, Lewis Austin - Passed away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in the presence of his loving family, Lewis March of New Harbour, age 68 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Louise, sons: Dudley (Karen), Derrick (Michelle); daughters: Gail (Harry), Sheila (Terry); very special grandchildren Nicole, Michael, Jamey, Ashley, Stephanie, Samantha, Laura & TerriLynn; three brothers: Gordon (Marjorie), Herbert, John (Ina); four sisters: Bessie, Evelyn, Emily (Graham), Francis (Stewart); sisters-in-law Rita & Viola. Also a large number of other relatives & many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Augustine`s Anglican Church, New Harbour with interment to follow Anglican Cemetery, New Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Augustine`s Church Memorial Fund, New Harbour. ³The Gift of God is Eternal Life²
October 26, 1999

MARTIN, Sarah - Passed peacefully away at St. Lukes Home, St. John`s, on Wednesday, October 13th, 1999 Mrs. Sarah Martin of New Perlican. Age 89 years. Leaving to mourn one daughter Verna Gosse (Edgar), Whitbourne; two sons: Bill (Lorraine), St. John`s, Don (Linda), Kilbride; six grandchildren: Christine Greene (Michael), Douglas Gosse, Mykila Grayson and Christopher Martin, Tina Taylor (Glenn); two darling great-grandchildren: Allison Greene and Rebecca Taylor; one sister Rebecca Hobbs, Bonavista; one brother Herbert Murphy, Elliston; three sisters-in-law: Julia Smith (Ernest), Upper Gullies, Rosannah Martin, Dildo, Doris Murphy, Bonavista; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.; Saturday visitation will take place at St. Augustine`s Anglican Church, New Perlican from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with interment in St. Augustine`s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine`s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, New Perlican.
October 15, 1999

MAYNE, Vincent - 1941 - 1999. Dearly loved husband, father, poppy and brother. Passed peacefully away, in the presence of his family, at the Health Sciences center on Monday, July 26th, after a courageous battle with cancer. Vincent Mayne of Hopeall, Trinity Bay. Age 58 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife Ella; five daughters: Valerie (Ches), Audra, Tina (Danny), Janice (James) and Renee; one son Vincent Jr. (Dale); four grandchildren: Krista, Bradley, Brandon and Kaitlyn. Also lovingly remembered by five sisters, two brothers, 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 St. Augustines Anglican Church, New Harbour on Thursday, July 29th at 2:00. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, New Harbour.
July 27, 1999

MERCER, Frederick Rex - Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather. Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at the Dr. W.H. Newhook Memorial Clinic, Frederick Rex Mercer, age 79 years, of Whitbourne. Leaving to mourn loving wife Daisy; daughter Annie Thorne (Dave), New Harbour; grandsons: Bradley (Sameena), South Dildo, Davey Jr., Fort McMurray; granddaughter Ginger, New Harbour; great-grandchildren: Mitchell and Sarah, Kitchener, Ont., Joshua, South Dildo; brother Emmerson Mercer, Whitbourne; sister Hazel Tilley, Kelligrews; nephews, nieces, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Cabot Ave., Whitbourne, Thursday, December 23 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, at the Salvation Army Church, Green`s Harbour, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral. Funeral Service will take place on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Green`s Harbour. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army Church, Green`s Harbour.
December 23, 1999

MILLER, Harriet (Hattie) - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, Sunday, January 24, 1999, Harriet (Hattie) Miller in her 90th year. Predeceased by daughter Lora May; brothers: Rufus, Lewis, George, Charles, Colin, Seymor, James; sister Claudia. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband James of 67 years; daughters: Rowena (Emil), Barbara (George), Joan (Curtis); sons: Lewis (Daphne), Lloyd (Annette); fourteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Remains resting at St. Paul`s Anglican Chapel. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 1999, at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Trinity, Trinity Bay, with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity.
January 26, 1999

MONK, Olive (nee Hall) - Aged 90 years, died peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 1999 in her home in Brantford, Ontario. Born in Trinity and raised in St. John`s, Newfoundland, Olive is predeceased by her husband John Benning and son Ben; and survived by her daughter Mary Frances Monk; daughter-in-law Vera Monk; and grandchildren Stuart and Michelle. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall for Jehovah`s Witnesses, 11 St. Patrick`s Drive, Brantford on Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Beckett-Glaves Funeral Centre, 752-4331. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missing Children Society of Canada, Box 27051, 10 Stanley Street, Brantford, Ontario, N3S 7T8 (1-800-665-1672) - a fitting tribute to Olive`s love of children and respect for the family unit. A Tree will be planted for Olive in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.
May 11, 1999

NELSON, Carrie - 85, of Victoria Hall, Halifax, formerly of Thornhill Drive, Spryfield, died on Tuesday, December 7th, 1999 at QE II, Imf. Site, Halifax. Born in Whitbourne, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Pike) Noseworthy. She was employed for over 35 years, with Sears, at the Telephone Centre, Halifax, until her retirement. She was a member and Past Matron of Halifax Chapter #7, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church. She is survived by a sister Lily, Mrs. Dr. Ted Kingston, Whitbourne, Nfld.; 5 brothers: William ÒBillÓ, wife Bertha, Harbour Grace, Nfld., Theodore ÒTedÓ, wife Gwen, St. David`s, Nfld., Twins: George, wife Dorothy, Whitbourne, Nfld., Edward, wife Mary, St. John`s, Nfld., Gordon, wife Minnie, Halifax; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband W.C. Gerald ÒGerryÓ Nelson; sisters; Mahalah Gosse, Fannie Higdon, Mabel Noseworthy; brothers: Norman Noseworthy, Ernest ÒErnÓ Noseworthy. Visitations 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax, followed by cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in St. James Anglican Church, Armdale, with Rev. Rod Gillis officiating, with burial at North Beaver Bank Cemetery, Beaverbank. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hall, 2438 Gottington Street, Halifax (B3K 3B9) or St. James Church.
December 08, 1999

NEWHOOK, Frederick James (Retired Teacher) - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, June 6th, 1999 at the Health Science Centre, Frederick James Newhook in his 87th year. Ever loved and remembered by his wife Gwendolyn; his two children: Linda G. Gosse (Robert) and John F. (Mary), Vancouver, B.C.; grandchildren: Janet Gosse, Clarenville, Sandra Gosse, St. John`s, Peter Gosse (Natalie), Halifax, N.S. and John Huxter (Judy), London, England; three great-grandchildren: Madeline Gosse, Holly and Emily Huxter; sisters: Minnie Baldwin, Wilmington, N.C. and Betty Ivany, St. John`s; sisters-in-law: Daphne Thurman, St. John`s and Sybil Cummings, Montreal, Que; brother-in-law, George Cummings (Dorothy), St. John`s; also many nieces, nephews and special friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visiting from 10 am. to 12 noon, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday. Funeral service will be held from St. Thomas` Anglican Church, Tuesday, June 8, 1999 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd. Flowers by family, donations in his memory may be made to the General Hospital Health Foundation or St. Thomas` Anglican Church.
June 08, 1999

NEWHOOK, Wm. Thomas - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear, on Sunday, December 19th, 1999, Thomas Newhook of Dildo, aged 87 years. Leaving to mourn loving and devoted wife Flora, of 61 years; three daughters: Lillian Mayo (Ron), Creston, Patsy Jones (Sam), Whitbourne, Jean Foster (Bob), Scarborough, Ont.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m. from The Salvation Army Citadel, Dildo/ New Harbour. Interment to follow Salvation Army Cemetery. Donations in his memory gratefully accepted to The Salvation Army Band, Trinity South Corps.
December 20, 1999

NORRIS, Lionel - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s on Wednesday, March 17, 1999, Lionel Norris of North West Brook, aged 83 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife Mary; two daughters: Matilda (Christopher Eddy), Fort McMurray, AB and Trudy (Gary Bailey), North West Brook; five sons: Murdock, North West Brook, John (Valerie), Ottawa, ON, Cyril (Greta), North West Brook, Claude (Patricia), Sherwood Park, AB and Randy (Jean), North West Brook; 11 grandchildren and a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville until 10:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, then at All Saints Anglican Church, North West Brook at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 from All Saints Anglican Church, North West Brook with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Hillview. In his memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
March 19, 1999

O`DRISCOLL, M. Bridget - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, M. Bridget O`Driscoll of Carbonear, age 92 years. Predeceased by husband James O`Driscoll and two sons: George and John. Leaving to mourn seven daughters: Veronica (James) Earle, Patricia Moore and Pauline (Hayward) Bishop, all of Carbonear, Jean (Ivan) Hodder, Buchans, Genevieve (Innis) Langer, Heart`s Desire, Rose (Dan) Maloney, Harbour Grace and Margaret (Bill) Fitzgerald, Tilton; four sons: Jim (Rhena) and Loyola (Winnie), both of Carbonear, Dan (Marg), Calgary and Joe (Debbie), Sarnia; 43 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law: Angela Lahey, Heart`s Desire and brother-in-law: John - Joe Butt, Curling; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear from where the funeral will take place on Monday, Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Funeral mass to follow at 2 p.m. from St. Patrick`s Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick`s Roman Catholic Church, Carbonear. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 2-5 p.m., and 7-9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750.
January 02, 1999

PEACH, Wilfred - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, September 18, 1999, Wilfred Peach of Blackhead, Conception Bay, formerly of Chelsea, Mass., USA. Resident of NF since 1971. Predeceased by wife Violet Ann, 1994; sister Pauline Delaney; and brother-in-law Ronald Bursey. Leaving to mourn two sisters: Winnie M. Hicks, Fort Pierce, Florida and Elizabeth (Frederick) Mugford, Beverly, Mass.; two brothers-in-law: William J. Delaney, West Peabody and Hedley Bursey, Saugus, Mass.; 3 sisters-in-law: Joyce Bursey, Old Perlican, Audrey Peach, Mass. and Norma Chapman, Texas; special care givers and friends: Stanley and Lee Pottle; also a number of nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends. The late Wilfred Peach was educated in public schools of Chelsea, Mass., a graduate of Bently College, Jackson State University; attended Boston University School of Theology. Former member of Mt. Bellingham United Methodist Church, Chelsea, Mass., where he served in many capacities: Treasurer, Trustee, Sunday School Teacher and Head Usher. He was the first lay member in church`s history to be elected Chairman of Administrative Board (formerly Official Board) and upon transfer of membership to United Church of Canada was presented a suitably inscribed Recognition of Service Certificate. His working career included: Exxon Corp., Enterprise Cooperative Bank, Retired Auditor, Chelsea Savings Bank (now Citizens Bank of Mass.) and former Auxiliary Police Officer, Melrose Police Dept., Mass. A member of various organizations and lodges including: American Legion Post 9, Fort Pepperall, St. John`s, NF, National Guardsman, US Coast Guard Reserve and US Army, World War II Veteran. Past Master and Sect. Robert Lash Lodge, AF and AM, Boston 3rd District, Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Wakefield, Mass., Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Boston, Aleppo Temple Shrine, Wilmengton, Mass., Mazol Temple, St. John`s, St. John`s and Trinity Conception Shrine Clubs, Past Masters Association 7th Masonic District, Past District Deputy, Grand Sect., Boston 3rd Masonic District. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 21. Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Blackhead. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Burns Institute, Boston Unit, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, Mass., 02114, USA or Blackhead United Church Memorial Fund.
September 20, 1999

PEDDLE, Calvin - Passed peacefully away after a brave and courageous battle with cancer Calvin Maxwell Peddle of New Perlican age 58 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Margaret, New Perlican; one daughter: Gisele (Kieth) Smith), Heart`s Content; two son`s: Calvin Jr. (Karen), Manuel`s; Wayne (Cathy) Petawawa, Ontario; four special Grandsons: Davis, Brandon, Sheldon, Andrew; two special Granddaughters: Sasha and Jessica; four brothers: John (Alethia), Corner Brook; Ches (Myrtle), New Perlican; Winston (Gisele), Ontario; Larry (Maxine), Manuel`s; four sisters: Marina (Bernard Regular), Hearts Content; Doreen (William Jeffers), Kelligrews; Daphne (Randy Devires) Upper Gullies; Ruth Roper, Pennsylvania; step-mother: Frances Peddle, Corner Brook; Mother-in-law: Janet Tuck, Hant`s Harbour; also a large circle of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and other family and friends. Resting at Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Sunday, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.. Monday 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Tuesday 10 - 12 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m. from St. Agustine`s Anglican Church and Cemetery, New Perlican. No flowers by request, donations can be made in his memory to the Calvin Peddle Memorial Fund.
July 18, 1999.

PERRY, Gilbert Frank - Deer Lake, NF. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex, St. John`s, on Thursday, November 11, 1999, Gilbert Frank Perry in his 79th year. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey in June, 1999. Leaving to mourn four daughters: Sandra, St. John`s; Ruth (Stanley Baker), Labrador City; Renee (Tom Sheppard), King City, ON; Sharon (Lou Cox), Huston, BC; one son, Glen (Brenda), Labrador City; ten loving grandchildren: Rob Cooper (Ramona Bibeau), Paul and Lisa Baker, Chris Sheppard (Ellen), Kim Sheppard (Shaun Murray), Shawn Stentaford, Wendy Stentaford (Dan Pellitier), Michele Perry, Ian and Anna Cox; one great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Pellitier; one brother, Cecil (Evie) Perry, Grand Falls-Windsor; one sister, Prudence (Eli Menchenton), Botwood; sisters-in-law: Gertie Perry, Botwood; Mabel West, Clarenville; Lucy Cuff, Stephenville; Mary (Calvin) Whelan, Clarke`s Beach; brothers-in-law: Joe West (Beatrice), Gander; Gordon Flynn, Gander; and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul`s United Church, Rev. Sidney Newbury officiating, followed by the interment at the church cemetery on High Street. Friends may visit Fillatre`s Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake, Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday 10-12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one`s choice.
November 13, 1999

PIERCEY, Caroline (Carrie) - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, June 21st, 1999, Mrs. Caroline Piercey of Hearts Content. Age 83 years. Predeceased by husband Bertram and daughters: Edith and Susan. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, three sons: Winston (Shirley), Nelson (Dorothy) and Gordon (Ruby); two daughters: Marion (Wycliff Hindy) and Daphne (Charlie Synyard); 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister Marian (Gordon Caines); and brother Robert Sooley. Resting at Green`s Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.; Thursday visitation will take place at St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Hearts Content from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m. with interment in St. Mary`s Anglican Cemetery, Heart`s Content. As an expression of sympathy, donations to her memory may be made to St. Mary`s Anglican Church Cemetery Fund, Hearts Content.
June 23, 1999

PIKE, Maudie (nee Russell) - Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Centre on Wednesday, September 29th, 1999 Maudie Pike of Whitbourne Legion Home, Whitbourne, formerly of South Dildo. Aged 85 years. Predeceased by husband George, 1982 and son Sammy, 1996. Leaving to mourn daughter-in-law Elaine; four grandchildren: Curtis (Denise), Barry, Elaine (Wayne) and Patti; nine great-grandchildren: Mark, Melissa, Trevor, Krista, Alyssa, Jamie, Jessica, Samantha and Jordan; one sister Edna Tibbett; two brothers: Abraham (Stella) and Leonard (Lucy), of Brampton, ON. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Blaketown from where the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 1st at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow, Salvation Army Cemetery, Blaketown. Donations in her memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo.
September 30, 1999

PITCHER, Albert - Entered into his eternal home, in the presence of his eight children, on Wednesday, November 17, 1999, at the Carbonear General Hospital, Albert Pitcher of Hopeall, aged 87 years. Predeceased by wife Clara, May 1998, parents Leonard and Leah Pitcher, sisters Annie and Elsie and brother William and son-in-law Albert Cranford. Leaving to mourn with precious memories, five daughters and three sons: Marjorie March (Gordon), Marie, Joyce Cranford, Nelson, Florence Pike (John), Phyllis Legge (Stewart), Roy (Mildred) and Elwood; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren; sister Lillian Piercey, brother Garfield Pitcher; sister-in-law Ruby Pitcher. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of other relatives and many friends. Resting at First United Church, Hopeall, from where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow United Church Cemetery, Hopeall. Donations in his memory gratefully accepted to First United Church Memorial Fund, Hopeall. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
November 20, 1999

PITCHER, William James - Passed away peacefully at the Lions Manor Health Care center, Placentia, on Saturday, August 28th, 1999 William James Pitcher of Gambo, formerly of Hopeall. Aged 80 years, 11 months. Predeceased by sisters: Elsie Pitcher, Dunville and Annie Walsh, Port Hope, Ont. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Ruby; two sons: Terry (Peggy), Olds, Alberta, Leonard (Tina), Stephenville; one daughter Louise (Woodrow), Gambo. Also leaving to mourn sister Lilly Piercey, Hopeall and brothers: Albert and Garfield, Hopeall; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a large number of other relatives and many friends. Resting at First United Church, Hopeall with visitation Monday, August 30th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 31st at 2 p.m. Interment to follow First United Church Cemetery, Hopeall. As expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to First United Church, Hopeall. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo.
August 30, 1999

PLOUGHMAN, Emily Hope - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Saturday, February 6th, 1999, Emily Hope Ploughman of Georges Brook, age 86 years. Predeceased by husband Ronald and four sons Alexander, Thomas, Allan and Angus. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are three sons: Edison (Millicent), Vincent (Mable), and Austin (Dulcie). Three daughters: Deborah Miller (Stan), Lillian Parsley (Gus) and Frances Ivany (Loyal). Twenty-four Grandchildren, thirty Great-grandchildren and five Great-great-grandchildren. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Milton-Georges Brook United Church. Funeral service 2 PM on Tuesday, February 9th, 1999 from Milton-Georges Brook United Church. Interment to follow at United Church Cemetery.
February 09, 1999

PRETTY, Colin E. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, July 31, 1999 , of Dildo, Trinity Bay, aged 88 years. Predeceased by wife Reta, 1983. Leaving to mourn 2 daughters and one son: Gladys Cranford (Erwin) New Harbour, Colin Jr. (Marjorie) Dildo, Louise Drover (John), Blaketown; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; two brothers: James, Guelph, Ontario and Boyd (Viola), Dildo. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of nephews, nieces, 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 Monday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to All Saints` Cemetery Fund, Dildo.
August 01, 1999