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ALCOCK - (Randy and Minnie-Anne). Big brother Jacob was so
excited to finally have his "little buddy," Cameron
Robert arrive on January 7, 2006, weighing 7lbs 1oz.
Also welcoming Cameron are grandparents Effie White, Bob and Marion Alcock
and special cousins Aidan and Isaac. The boy's guardian angel "Granny" continues
to watch over them. Thanks to mommy's wonderful doctors, Fitzgerald, Strand
and Rahman, along with the superb care received in the case room and on 5NB.
Special gratitudes to Aunt Lorri, Uncle Ben, Aunt Robyn, Uncle Rick, Nana,
Bryan and Anna and the rest of our family and friends for your love, friendship
and generosity. We're so lucky to have you all. BIDDISCOMBE - William and Edwina (Escott) are very proud
to announce the arrival of their daughter Katie Elizabeth on January
24, 2006, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. Katie is lovingly welcomed by proud
grandparents Edward and Mercedes Escott, David and Bella Biddiscombe, great-grandmother
Elizabeth Connolly and her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special thanks
to Dr. Lacelle and the staff from the caseroom, 5th floor and prenatal
home care for assisting in Katie's safe arrival and care. BOLAND (ST. GEORGE), baby boy, Noah John,
born January 27th, weighing 5 lbs. 8 oz. BUTLER - Greg and Calla (Hall) are happy to announce the
safe and early arrival of their son, DARCY THOMAS, on January
12 2006, weighing 4 lbs. 11 oz. Welcoming Darcy are his proud grandparents,
Thomas and Dorcas Hall of St. John's, Rosalind and Kevin O'Driscoll of Bay
Bulls, his special Aunt, Emily Hall of St. John's along with all of his other
Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends and his two doggies, Cowboy and Molly. Mommy
and Daddy would especially like to thank all of the nurses and doctors at the
Janeway NICU who took excellent care of Darcy during his first month while
he was busy growing and getting stronger, and waiting to come home. CANNING- Dave, Dale and big brother Jack are delighted to
announce the safe arrival of a beautiful baby boy. Charles Robert was
born on January 5th, 2006 at 2:21 a.m., weighing
7 lbs. 9 oz. His proud grandparents are Bob & Doreen Nippard (Boyd's Cove)
and Lloyd & Sadie Canning (Moreton's Hr.). Many thanks go to all the staff
at the caseroom and 5NB. CAREY - Greg and Maryanne (Boland) are proud to announce
the arrival of their precious son, WILLIAM SHELDON, born January
1, 2006, 6:03 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Overjoyed to welcome Baby
William are grandparents Wilf and Mary Boland of Calvert and Barb and Ken White
of Witless Bay. William is also welcomed by aunts, uncles, cousins, great-grandparents,
and a large circle of family and friends. Watching over William from Heaven
is his guardian angel, grandfather Paul Carey. Thanks are extended to Dr. Pyke,
and to the WHC case room staff, especially Lorna, for your help through William's
delivery. CHIASSON/GAULTON - Corey and Tina (nee Gaulton) Chiasson
are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Luke Jacques,
at the Health Sciences Complex on January 16, 2006, 10:28
a.m., weighing 10 lbs. Proud to welcome Luke are first time grandparents Beverley
and Jacques Chiasson of Goose Bay and Sylvia and Rennie Gaulton of St. John's.
Luke is blessed with a great-grandparent, Luke Gaulton. Thanks are extended
to Dr. Bartellas, the nursing staff of the case room and 5NB. Thanks as well
to Rev. Denine Morgan, families and many friends for their unending support
and enthusiasm. COLLINS - Daddy and Mommy (Craig and Jennifer (nee Oakley)
and big brother Mark are elated to announce the arrival of Brian Spencer
Wilburn born January 4, 2006 at 12:14 p.m. Proud
grandparents are Wilburn and Trixie Oakley and Spencer and Audrey Collins.
First and foremost we would like to acknowledge and send special thanks to
Dr. Atam Gill for superb pre-natal care. Thank you for your kindness, expertise
and professionalism and thank you for the safe delivery of both of our boys.
Thank you also to Dr. Susan O'Leary, Dr. Joanne White and Dr. Robert Calvert
for your assistance with Mommy during delivery. Thanks extended also to the
nurses of Dr. Gill's clinic and all those in the case room and on 5NB at the
W.H.C. We would also like to thank Dr. Kathleen Halley for exceptional pre-natal
and ongoing care once again. Finally, mommy, Mark and Brian would like to thank
Daddy for taking such great care of mommy over the past nine difficult months,
we love you! DOWN - Ray Down and Colleen Jones Down are thrilled to announce
the birth of their twin girl and boy, Niamh Sandra Down and Devin
Ivan Down, born January 17, 2006, weighing 5 lbs.
4 ozs. and 5 lbs. 2 ozs. Overjoyed grandparents are Nan and Pop Jones (Ivan
and Vera Jones of Herring Neck, NL) and Grandma and Grandpa Down (Jim and Sandra
Down of Semans, SK). Thank you to the staff at the Health Sciences, especially
Dr. Bartellas. Thank you to family and friends for all their love and support. DUNNE - Chris and Krista (Pippy) are proud to announce the
arrival of their twin girls, Amber Jala, 5 lbs. 4 oz. and Makayla
Madison, 4 lbs. 7 oz. Born on January 10, 2006. They
are welcomed into the world by grandparents, Charlie and Olga Pippy, William
and Rose Dunne and all family and friends. Special thanks to doctors and nurses
in the caseroom, NICU and 5NB. FEWER/BOLAND - Amy and Neil are thrilled to announce the
arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Evan, born on January
22, 2006, weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Proud grandparents are Martin and
Peggy Boland, and Kenneth Fewer. Watching over Evan with the angels above is
grandmother Mary Fewer. Also welcoming Evan are his aunts and uncles who gave
us so much support during Evan's arrival. A special thank you to Nurse April
from the case room and Dr. Kum for the great care received at the HSC. FLYNN/SULLIVAN - Jennifer Flynn and Arthur Sullivan are pleased
to announce the birth of their second child, a son. Robin Michael,
a little brother for Owen, was born on January 3, 2006, weighing
in at 8 lbs. 10 oz. Warm thanks to Dr. O'Shea. GEORGE - Jody & Crystal (nee Park) are thrilled to announce
the safe arrival of their first child, Rebecca Sarah, born
on January 23, 2006 at 5:08 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 14.5 oz
at the HSC. Proud grandparents are Dougal & Doreen Park of Meadows and
Foster & Pauline George of McIvers. Thank you to Dr. Lacelle and the other
doctors and nurses in the case room. As well, hugs and kisses to Aunty Danielle
and Daddy for all your love and support during labour and delivery. GEORGE - Jody & Crystal (nee Park) are thrilled to announce
the safe arrival of their first child, Rebecca Sarah, born
on January 23, 2006 at 5:08 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 14.5 oz
at the HSC. Proud grandparents are Dougal & Doreen Park of Meadows and
Foster & Pauline George of McIvers. Thank you to Dr. Lacelle and the other
doctors and nurses in the case room. As well, hugs and kisses to Aunty Danielle
and Daddy for all your love and support during labour and delivery. GULLIVER/HISCOCK-GULLIVER - Glen, Bonnie and big brother
Kolby Ryan are pleased to announce the arrival of our beautiful baby boy, Kaleb
Rayne. Kaleb arrived Jan. 8, 2006 on Poppy Harry's
and Uncle Bab's birthday, weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20½ inches long.
What a birthday gift! Proud grandparents for the 18th time are Harry
and Margie Gulliver and for the 5th time George and Lorraine Hiscock.
Thank you to Dr. Crane, Dr. Bartellas, case room and 5th floor staff.
Big thanks to case room nurse Joan Dalton for her care, support and catcher's
mit. Mommy would like to thank Daddy and her best friend Auntie Brenda for
once again being there before, during and after. Thanks Brenda for the foot
massages. Loves ya! Big big thanks, hugs and kisses to Daddy and Kolby for
nine months of patience. We love you! GREEN - "Sugar and Spice and everything nice, that's
what little girls are made of." Jason and Lori (Coleman) and "Big
Sister" Claire are delighted to announce the arrival of Ceara
Mary-Ann born on January 4, 2006 @ 5:03 am weighting
7 lbs. Proud third time grandparents are Rick and Lorraine Coleman and fourth
time grandparents are Pat and Judy Wall all of Torbay. Special thanks to
Dr. Johanne Lacelle for her prenatal care, Dr. Andy Narine for a safe delivery
and nursing staff of the caseroom and 5NB. And finally to Daddy thank you
for all your love and support during and after the birth we love you from
your girls. HATCHER - Alan and Shelley (Power) are thrilled to announce
the birth of Stephen Christopher, born Jan 28, 2006 in
Corner Brook, NL. Also excited about Stephen's arrival is first time Gramma,
Pat Power of Calvert and sixth time grandparents, Norman and Shirley Hatcher
of Moncton, NB. Watching out for his boy from above is Grampa Steve. Stephen
can't wait to meet everyone when he makes his first trip "up the shore" next
week! HICKS - Stephen and Millicent Hicks are thrilled to announce
the birth of their son, Jaxon Adam Ronald Hicks, born January
3, 2006 at 9:17 pm weighing 8 lbs 10.5 oz. Overjoyed grandparents
are Carl White, Winston & Barbara Hicks and Faye White. Jaxon is also welcomed
by Aunts Colleen, Heather & Tammy; Uncles Jonathan, Carl & Adam; and
cousins Gavin, Logan, Mitchell, Nicholaus, Roman & Avery. Special thanks
to Dr. Navine and the caseroom nurses Charlene & Stacey, as well as Nurse
Bev Sheppard. KEATING - Jim and Kim and big sister Karoline Maggie Keating
are thrilled to announce the arrival of Ava Kathleen on January
12, 2006, at 1:44 a.m. at the WHC, weighing in at 8 lbs. 12 ozs. Proud
grandparents are Aiden and Helen King and Charlie and Joan Keating of St. John's.
Ava is also the newest great-granddaughter of Violet Conway of Quidi Vidi.
Special thanks to Dr. O'Shea, Dr. Lacelle, nurse Cathy King and all the case
room staff and nurses of 5NB. KENNEDY - Cole John of Lakeview, NL, born January
23, 2006, is proudly welcomed by parents Lawrence and Dean Kennedy
and sister Brooklyn. Also welcomed by grandparents Dallas and Dave Miller,
Lorne Kennedy and Valda Rideout, George and Marion Kennedy. KING/MURPHY - Barry and Natasha are pleased to announce the
arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Chloe Marie,
born at the WHC on January 4, 2006, at 9:40 a.m., weighing
7 lbs. 1 oz. Proud second time grandparents Eugene and Linda Murphy of Long
Hr. and seventh time grandparents Derm and Mary King of Long Hr. Chloe is also
welcomed by great-grandparents Rev. Reginald and Vera Frampton, Mary Murphy,
Rita King, Helen Pinsent and a great deal of family and friends. Special thanks
to all staff of the case room and 5NB for their excellent care and kindness
and Dr. Kum for prenatal care. Also thanks to all family and friends for your
love and support. LAWRENCE - Mark & Sarah (Banfield) are thrilled to
announce the safe arrival their first child, Jenna Elizabeth Mary,
on January 11, 2006, weighing 7 lbs., 9 oz. Also excited
to welcome Jenna are grandparents Don & Phyllis Lawrence of English Hr.
West and Derek & Elizabeth Banfield of Paradise as well as great-grandmother
Viola Bartlett of Coombs Cove. Special thanks to Dr. Susan Furlong and Dr.
Johanne Lacelle for your excellent prenatal care, and to the amazing staff
of the WHC case room, especially Denise and Dinah, for your help through
Jenna's delivery. MALLARD-WELLS - On January 1, 2006 at 7:27
p.m. Gord Mallard and Amanda Wells started a new year with a new addition,
their first child. A strong baby boy and Canucks fan, Cody John William
Mallard-Wells weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz., made his debut. Grandparents
Jack and Barb Mallard of Quidi Vidi and Jack and Ruby Wells of Signal Hill
anxiously awaited his arrival. Mom, Dad and Baby are all fine. Cody is also
welcomed by his great-grandparents Jack and Mary Wells of the Battery, Gordon
and Violet Warford, of Shea Heights, Aunts Jackie and Joanne (John), Uncles
Shawn and Cory (Tasha) as well as a number of relatives. MCDONALD - Rodney & Krista are tickled pink to announce
the safe arrival of their second daughter, Emma Bridget. Emma
was born January 7, 2006 at 8:10 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs.
and is lovingly welcomed by her big sister Erin, grandparents: Ev & Walter
Boland & Bill & Barb McDonald. A special thank you to Dr. Norah Duggan
for her wonderful pre-natal & continuing care. MCDONALD/AUDAIN - Dr. Lori McDonald and Dr. Colin Audain
are thrilled to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Grace Janet,
born January 17, 2006. Welcoming Grace to the world are proud
grandparents Barbara and Andrew McDonald and Janet and Vincent Audain. MORIN - Paul and Victoria (Young) are thrilled to announce
the arrival of Emilie Katherine, born on January
3, 2006 at 8:59 a.m. in Clearwater, Florida, weighing 6 lbs.,
15 ozs. Emilie is warmly welcomed by proud grandparents Vic and Eileen
Young of St. John's and Maurice and Inga Morin of Fredericton, as well
as a large circle of family and special friends. MURPHY - Craig, Jennifer (Stephenson) & big brother
Joshua are ecstatic to announce the safe arrival of Rhiannon
Josephine. Rhiannon was born on January 8, 2006 in
Fort McMurray, Alberta weighing 8 lbs., 14 oz. Proud grandparents are
Noel & Gloria Stephenson of Goulds and Randy & Florence Murphy
of Mount Pearl. Rhiannon is also welcomed by aunts, uncles, great-grandparents,
and a large circle of family and friends. Mommy would like to send special
thanks to Daddy, Beverly & Darlene for all of their support during
labour & delivery. MURPHY - Pius and Gail are thrilled to announce the
arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby boy. Ian James
Wade was born on January 27, 2006 at 4:21 a.m.,
weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Welcoming their first grandson are Mary Ann Murphy
and Wade and Audrey Smith. Special thanks to all the staff and health
care professionals at HSC who helped in the safe arrival of Little Ian. MURPHY - We couldn't believe, we dared not to think,
our next little one, would be pretty in pink. Big brothers Jarod & Spenser,
parents Darryl & Nancy (Byrne) welcome our little princess, Sydney
Rae Beatrice, who arrived right on time, January 16,
2006 at the WHC, weighing 8 lbs. 7½ oz. Proud grandparents
are Ann & Frank Byrne and Ray & Shirley Murphy. Special thanks
to Drs. Kravitz, Chaytor and Sam Collins, as well as Marie, Lindsey & Jane.
Your care and kindness will never be forgotten. NEWMAN (LEE) - Big brother Zachary is overjoyed to
announce the arrival of his sister Ashlee Jill Tracey at
the WHC on January 18, 2006 at 2:37 a.m., weighing 7
lbs. 8 oz. Proud parents are John and Bonnie Newman of Paradise. Grandparents
Frank and Nellie Newman and Lloyd and Karen Lee. Special thanks to Dr.
Farag and Nurse Connie at the WHC. Special thanks to Daddy and Nanny
Lee for their support to Mommy and Aunt Jill for taking care of me. NORMAN/STRICKLAND - Finally A Girl! Miss Alana Emmie-Lou
Norman born on January 10th, 2006, Weighing
7 pounds, 19.5 inches, to very Proud Parents Billy & Nicole. Grandparents,
Debbie & Greg Strickland, Shirl-Ann & Bernard Delaney and Mel Norman & Nanny
Jean. Special Thank-you to Dr. Andy Narine for a safe delivery, Nurse Lori
Pittman in the case room and all nurses on 5NB. NORRIS/MACINNIS - Trevor and Susan (Nee Norris) MacInnis
of Eganville, Ontario, are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first
child, Ainsleigh Margaret, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on January
12th, 2006, 11:22 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 14 oz. Proud to
welcome Ainsleigh are first time Grandparents Job & Bernice Norris of Sandy
Point, Newfoundland and Norman & Donna MacInnis of Westville, Nova Scotia. O'BRIEN - An angel sent from heaven, straight from God above.
A precious baby girl to cherish & to love! Mike & Tracey (Fraize) are
tickled pink to announce the safe arrival of their little princess, Brooklyn
Michaela on January 25, 2006 at 4:00 a.m., weighing
9 lbs., 14.7 oz. Brooklyn is welcomed by proud grandparents Les & Frances
Fraize & Rosalind O'Brien. First time uncles, aunts & cousins: Trevor,
Tania, Tiffany & Travis Fraize & Michelle, Jim & Katie Musseau.
Great-grandfather Philip Petten & great-grandmother Nina Fraize. Watching
over Brooklyn from Heaven is her own special angel, Poppy Mike O'Brien. Special
thank you to Dr. Johanne Lacelle, Dr. Pike & the nurses of the caseroom & 5NB
for their excellent care. Mommy would like to say a big thank you to Daddy & Nanny
Fraize for all their love, support & encouragement during Brooklyn's arrival. O'DRISCOLL - Doug & Joan (nee Power) are proud to announce
the safe arrival of Owen Douglas on January 13, 2006 at
12:20 p.m., weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. Welcoming Owen, grandparents Loyola & Jenny
O'Driscoll, Ambrose & Betty Power. We would like to thank all family & friends
who supported Mommy & Daddy in our stay in the hospital. Thanks to Dr.
Pike & staff & the staff & NICU at the Janeway. OKE - Chad and Leah (nee Cole) are proud to announce the
arrival of their first child a beautiful daughter, Ella Cheyenne weighing
7 lbs., 4 oz. Born on January 21, 2006 at Grey Nuns Hospital
in Edmonton, Alberta. Ella is the first grandchild for Scott and Brenda Oke
(Mount Pearl) and the third grandchild for Ellis and Angela Cole (Torbay).
Ella is blessed with three great-grandparents: Sylvia Oke, Annie St. George,
Ellis Cole Sr. and one great great-grandmother: Alma Boone. OSBORNE - Nigel & Leslie (Martin) are thrilled to announce
the birth of their first child, a precious son, Nathan Martin Osborne,
born January 31, 2006 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London,
England, weighing 7 lbs., 8 oz. Extremely proud first time grandparents are
Stan & Anne Martin, Mt. Pearl, NL, Matilda Wise and Nigel Osborne, Sierra
Leone, Africa. Nathan is also welcomed by uncles Stephne and Andrew Martin,
Mt. Pearl, NL, great-grandmother, Mary G Kent, St. John's, NL, Nathan cannot
wait to meet his large circle of family and friends in NL in April. Hugs and
kisses to Daddy for all your love and support. PARSONS - Brian, Sandy and big brother Josh are pleased to
announce the arrival of Jacob Maxwell Parsons on January
12, 2006, weighing 6 lbs., 9½ oz. Also welcoming Jacob are
proud grandparents Max and Sharon Coombs and Mary and James Parsons, and many
family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Johanne Lacelle, Dr. Pat O'Shea,
the caseroom nurses (especially Lori) and all of the staff of 5NB for Jacob's
safe delivery. POWER - Big brother Andrew is thrilled to announce the safe
arrival of baby brother, Luke Robert, who he hopes is destined
to be his best friend and fellow hockey player. Luke was born at 8:39 a.m.
on January 19, 2006 and weighed in at a whopping 11 lbs. 7
oz.! Proud parents are Colleen and P.J. Luke is lovingly welcomed by proud
grandparents Robert and Mary Glynn, and Philip and Gertrude Power, aunts, uncles
and many friends. Sincere thanks to Drs. Pat O'Shea and Pike for their excellent
pre and post-natal care, and also to the staff of 5 North B. Mommy and Andrew
would also like to thank Daddy for all his love and support during the pregnancy
and birth. QUIGLEY - Trevor, Gail (Tucker) and big sister Kelsey are
thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Erin Virginia, born
on January 14, 2006 at 12:17 a.m. in Edmonton, Alberta. Watching
over Erin from heaven above, Nanny Tucker (Virginia). Proud grandparents are
Clarence Tucker, Betty Johnson, St. Philips and Tom and Yvonne Quigley, Edmonton;
also, great-grandparents Caroline and Moses Tucker, St. Philips and great-grandmother
Hazel Churchill, Portugal Cove. Special thanks to daddy for being such a wonderful
coach. Erin is anxiously waiting her first visit to Newfoundland in the spring. REELIS - Kevin and Elizabeth are beaming with joy on the
birth of their beautiful son, Daniel Joseph, who arrived January
31, 2006, to be a birthday gift for his Nanny Rose. Daniel is welcomed
by grandparents Rose and Cecil Gardiner, Emma and Kevin Reelis and a large
circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and great aunts and uncles. Thank you so much
for your support. Extended thanks to friends, Drs. O'Shea, LaCelle, O'Grady,
Healey and Calvert, Nurses Heather, Kathy, Lori and 5NB. New Mommy and Daddy
feel so blessed to have such a precious baby boy. REES - Rolf and Jacqueline (Parrell) are delighted to announce
the birth of their beautiful baby boy, David Clifton Rainer Rees,
who arrived on January 30, 2006 (his daddy's birthday!) at
12:54 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. Welcoming David are his brother Robert and
sisters Christina, Allison and Joanna, as well as proud grandmother Irene Elizabeth
(Betty) Rees. David is also surrounded by lots of love from his many aunts,
uncles and cousins. Watching over him from heaven are his grandparents Clifton
and Mary Parrell and grandfather Rainer Rees, as well as his special guardian
angels Uncle David and Aunt Liz. Many thanks to Dr. Kum and Dr. Moore and the
nursing staff in the case room and on 5NB at the HSC. REID - Brent and Sherry (Pretty) and big brother Brady are
thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their second child, a daughter and
a little sister for Brady. Brooke Ivy Marie was born January
10, 2006, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. at the Women's Health Center in St.
John's. Also welcoming Brooke are grandparents Larry and Ivy Reid and Bertha
Pretty of Chapel Arm; great-grandparents Harold and Laura Reid of Shoal Harbour
and Mrs. Maude Callan of Bellevue Beach, and family and friends. Special thanks
to Dr. Kum and the Nurses of the Caseroom! RIDEOUT - Hayley and Hannah are happy to announce the birth
of their baby brothers. Alexander Charles (7 lbs. 13 ozs.)
and William Lloyd (8 lbs. 6 ozs.) arrived on January
19, 2006 at 5:13 pm and 5:14 pm. Proud parents are Glen and Jennifer
(Jefford) Rideout of Foxtrap. Ecstatic grandparents are Patricia and lloyd
Jefford of Kelligrews and Warren & Linda Rideout of Foxtrap. Also overjoyed
by the twins arrival is Aunt Michelle Jefford (Chad). Special thanks go out
to Daddy for his support during the pregnancy and delivery & to Nanny Jefford
for all her help. Thank you to Dr. Verge, Dr. Strand and Pat & Donna at
the MFAU for excellent prenatal care. Thanks to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Carpenter
and Dr. Howse for a safe delivery and all the nurses who helped Mommy during
her delivery and stay at the HSC. ROCHE - Peter and Dianna are proud to announce the birth
of their precious baby girl, Bailey Veronica, born on January
21, 2006, weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. Proud grandparents are Bride and
Francis Morrissey. Watching over Bailey from heaven is her Nanny and Poppy
Roche. A special thank you to Daddy and Nanny Morrissey for their love and
support during the delivery. Also, thanks to the staff of the case room and
5NB. SKANES - Big brother Zachary is very proud to announce the
safe arrival of little sister Chelsea on January 14,
2006. Celebrating with him are Mommy and Daddy (Tina/Rod) and grandparents
Leo and Marion Skanes and Fred and Mary Williams. SKINNER - John and Dalene (nee Pine) are proud to announce
the safe arrival of Michael David on January 2, 2006,
at 8:33 p.m. Michael was born at the H.S.C., weighing 7 lbs. 13.5 ozs. Welcoming
Michael are first time grandparents Mercedes Pine, John Skinner Sr., and Margaret
Dooley. We would like to thank all of Michael's aunts, uncles and friends who
supported Mommy and Daddy while also anxiously awaiting his arrival. Special
thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and the staff at the HSC for their excellent care. SMITH - Ronnie and Debbie are ecstatic to announce the arrival
of two more angels to their family, Lily Aurecia (6 lbs 9
oz), and Harry Michael (6 lbs. 2 oz.). They were born Saturday,
January 7, 2006 at 1:56 a.m., and 2:03 a.m. Lily and Harry are welcomed
by their sisters Amy, Dominique, and Grace. Proud grandparents are John and
Olga Hilmer (Toronto) and Ron and Mary Smith (St. John's). Lily and Harry are
also great grandchildren for Mary (Duffy) Hayward. Thanks to all family and
friends for their kindness and support. SOMERTON/WHELAN - Proud parents Natasha Somerton and Derek
Whelan are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Claire
Teresa Francis Whelan at 7:33 p.m., Jan. 3, 2006,
weighing in at a healthy 7 lbs., 3 ozs. Loving grandparents and great-grandparents
thank God all went well. Sincere appreciation to the caseroom staff at the
Health Sciences with special thanks to Dr. Roche. P.S. I love you Natasha,
love Aunt Michelle. SPINGLE - Jason, and Linda (Hawkins) are thrilled to announce
the early arrival of their son Markus Gordon born January
3, 2006, 4 lbs. 11 oz. Proud grandparents welcoming Markus are Gordon
and Sarah Spingle (L'anse au Clair), and Sarah White (Admiral's Cove). Also
welcoming Markus are great grandmothers Margaret Sheppard (Brig Bay) and Georgina
Spingle (St. Paul's River), as well as Uncle Paul, Uncle Brian, Uncle Wayne,
Aunt Betty and special cousin Devon. Special thanks to NICU staff at the Janeway,
nurses Alva and Nora at Western Memorial in Corner Brook, and family and friends
for helping during Markus' stay in NICU. ST. CROIX - Ron and Karen are happy to announce the safe
arrival of their first child David Carl. David was born at
7:09 p.m. on January 10th, 2006, weighing 8 lbs.
2 oz. He is the first grandchild of Carl and Judy Thompson (St. John's, NL)
and Ronald St. Croix (Sr.) (deceased) and Karen Barron (Calgary, AB). David
is the 6th Great-Grandchild of Mrs. Rita St. Croix of St. Mary's.
Aunts Jodi and Lori (St. Croix) and Uncles Chris and Ian (Thompson) would also
like to welcome their first nephew to our family. David is also the newest
member of a very large and wonderful extended family of Great Aunts /Uncles
and cousins. Many thanks to the nurses of 5 North B and the case room, especially
Karen Murray and Amanda Whitten for the fantastic coaching. A sincere thank
you to Dr. Pike, Dr. Moore, Dr. Carpenter, Dr. Tucker and Clinical Clerk Michelle
Morais for your professional care during the birth. Thank you to Dr. Crane
and the staff of the MFAU for the very diligent prenatal care. Finally, a very
special thank you to Dr. Roger Butler for the ongoing family medicine support. TAAFFE - Julia Veronica Taaffe. Born February 25,
2006, weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 oz. Thrilled with her arrival are proud
parents Ron & Janice Taaffe (White), along with her grandparents Greg & Mary
White and Bill & Kitty Taaffe. She is also welcomed by two great families
of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Thank you to the doctors, caseroom
and 5 North B nurses for your expert care and good humour. As well, special
thanks to Father Tom Kelly of St. Teresa's Parish for a beautiful Christening
Ceremony. THORNE - John and Tamara (Dobbin) proudly announce the birth
of their son, Owen Joseph, at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax,
on January 5, 2006. Happy grandparents for the first time
are, Bertha and Joe Thorne, St. John's, and Jean and Albert Dobbin, Moncton,
New Brunswick. A great-grandson for Paddy McCarthy of Renews. THORNE - Coreena, Brian and big sister Hannah Thorne are
proud to announce the arrival of Jack Wellington Thorne. Proud
grandparents are Gwen and Wayne Bishop of Portugal Cove, Newfoundland and Irene
and Carl Thorne of Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Jack was born January
7, 2006, weighing 7 lbs., 14 oz. Thanks to all for the support and
kindness shown to our family THORPE - David, Susan and big brother Matthew are pleased
to announce the safe arrival of their little boy, Thomas Peter,
on January 22, 2006, at 9:41 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 3½ ozs.
Proud grandparents are Pete and Judy Thorpe and Charles and Ethel Tucker and
great-grandparents Christine Clarke and Charlotte Tucker. Special thanks to
Dr. Jeff White, the staff at the Women's Health Centre and 5NB. WALSH - Ken, Jane (Collins) and big brother Shane are thrilled
to announce the arrival of their beautiful healthy baby boy, Jack James.
Jack was born on January 12, 2006 and weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs.
Proud grandparents are Jim and Barbara Walsh and Effie Collins. Poppy John
Collins is watching from heaven. Thanks to Dr. Pike and staff at the WHC.
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