ATTWOOD - John & Kim are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first child, Calab James, born 9:05 a.m., Oct. 08, 2004, weighing in at 8 lbs., 14 oz. Their little bundle of joy was born at IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Caleb James will be deeply loved by first time grandparents Max & Stella Clements and fifth time grandparents Cecil & Pat Attwood. A very special godson for Aunt Janice & Uncle Mark.
10/23/04

BARBOUR - One son was so much fun we thought we'd have another one! Gerry, Leslie (Taylor) and big brother Jason announce with great joy the birth of JUSTIN DAVID on October 20, 2004, at 11:59 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Proud grandparents are Gerald and Shirley Barbour, Chamberlains, Dave and Paula Taylor, Mount Pearl and great-grandmother Anna Hayter of Carbonear. Many thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Bannister and Dr. Cherry Pike for their pre-natal care, Caseroom nurse Annette Coates and the birthing team of the Women's Health Centre, and staff of 5NB, HSC.
11/13/04

BILLARD - Brian and Kerry (Whalen) are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby girl Madison Evangeline, born on October 27^th, 2004 weighing 8 lbs. Proud grandparents are Doreen Whalen & Bill Bussey; Bill & Joy Billard; great-grandmother Evangeline Button and looking down from heaven is her guardian angel, great-grandfather Edmund Button.
12/18/04

BISHOP/PETERS - Craig, Sandra and big sister Olivia are pleased to announce the arrival of Adam John, born October 6, 2004, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. Welcoming Adam into the family are grandparents Brendan and Catherine Peters of Melrose and John and Mildred Bishop of Hatchet Cove, along with many aunts and uncles. Special thanks to the staff of the caseroom and 5NB.
11/20/04

CALLAHAN / HAYES - Patty & Gerard joyfully announce the birth of their son, Kyran, on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 11:37 a.m. Proudly welcoming Kyran are big brother Liam, and grandparents Bernard & Margaret Callahan of Butlerville and Frank & Margaret Hayes of Brigus. Many thanks to Doctors Bartellas and Cook and the Women's Health Centre case room team, especially Sheila for a marvelous coaching job. And thanks to Kyran for a quick delivery and for allowing Mom & Dad to enjoy the Divas Do Broadway show on Saturday night.
10/30/04

CLARKE - Ed, Susan (nee Harrington) and big brother Gordon are thrilled to announce the arrival of Henry Patrick, born October 15, 2004, weighing 8 lbs. 15 oz. Welcoming Henry are grandparents Michael and Ruth Harrington and Trudy Clarke. Thank you to Drs. O'Grady, Kieley and Kravitz for their excellent prenatal care. Special thanks to Dr. Colleen Cook and nurses Lorna and Heather for their expertise and support during Henry's delivery.
11/20/04

COADY - Robert and Susan (McDonald) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Andrew James, born on October 12, 2004, at the Women's Health Centre. Andrew entered the world at 6:35 a.m., weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and measuring 21 inches. Welcoming Andrew are proud grandparents James and Olivera McDonald, St. John's, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Tennent and Dr. Halley for their wonderful prenatal care and to Dr. O'Grady and Dr. Colleen Cooke for a safe delivery. Also, thank you to case room nurses Tammy, Cathy and Sheila and the nurses of 5NB. Mommy and Andrew would like to thank Daddy and Nanny for all their support and encouragement during the delivery; we couldn't have done it without you!
12/31/04

COADY-STACK - Stephen and Tara of Torbay are overjoyed with the recent arrival of Keira Dawn, a sister for Riley. Keira was born on October 8 at the Women's Health Centre, weighing 8 pounds, 12 ounces. Proud grandparents are Ed and Rose Coady, Fred Stack and Dawn Stack. Loving great grandparents Helen and Bill Coady, Torbay; Dehlia and Gerald Walsh, Outer Cove; and William Daly, St. John's. Many thanks to Daddy and Dr. Kravitz for all their good care.
11/06/04

COOK, (Grandy) - Raymond and Elizabeth are delighted to announce the long awaited arrival of their first daughter, Isabelle Catherine Cook. Born in Jiangxi province, China on October 9^th, 2003, Isabelle finally joined our family on September 27^th, 2004. Congratulations to first time grandparents, Ray and Shirley Cook of St. John's and seasoned grandparents Reg and Betty Grandy, also of St. John's. A special thank-you to all of our family and friends who have supported us through this long and wonderful journey. Thank-you as well to Rose McNeil and Linda Kirby. We couldn't have done it without you.
11/27/04

DAVIS - Tony, Jill and brother Christian are delighted to announce the birth of a baby girl, Caitlin Dawn, born at the Janeway Hospital on October 17, 2004. Proud grandparents are John and Gladys Davis and Isaac Winsor. Grandma Winsor is looking down from heaven. Thanks to Dr. Jeff White and all the doctors and nurses who helped out.
11/27/04

DAVIS - Rod & Cynthia (Day) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious little girl, Jenna Catherine, weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. on October 20, 2004 at Florida Hospital. Jenna is welcomed with love by grandparents Daphne & Wilson Day, Gloria & Peter Jackman and great-grandmother Catherine Day.
"She is God's gift of love, a dream fulfilled"
01/29/05

DRUKEN - Harold & Nicole (Tapper) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their baby boy, Jagger Harold. Jagger was born at the HSC on Friday, October 1^st at 3:36 pm, weighing 8 lbs, 7 oz. and a whopping 51 cm long. Proud grandparents are Joseph & Marina Tapper and Harold & Linda Druken. Special thanks to case room nurses, Marina Reardigan & Dinah O'Brien for their amazing care, Dr. Tennant and Dr. Hani Farag in the case room, Dr. Pat O'Shea for all his prenatal care and a special thank-you to Auntie Janeen for all her labour support and coaching before Daddy could get home!
10/09/04

DUKE - "Babies are angels that fly to the earth, their wings disappear at the time of their birth; one look in their eyes and we're never the same, they're part of us now and that part has a name. That part is your heart and a bond that won't sever; our babies are angels, we love them forever."
10/02/04

DUNPHY - Surprise it's a girl. Robert and Brenda (Hickey) are proud to announce the arrival of their little sister for Mackenzie, Brianna Marie. Born October 7, 2004 at 10:30 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs. Proud grandparents Dennis and Ruby Hickey of Outer Cove and looking down from heaven John and Margaret Dunphy. Special thanks to Dr. Gill and all the staff in the caseroom. Mommy and Brianna would like to thank Daddy and especially her big girl Mackenzie for being an excellent big sister.
11/13/04

ENGLISH-BARBOUR - Brad and Melissa (Shinkle) joyfully announce the safe arrival of their first child, Bradley Matthew, born 10:10 p.m., October 4, 2004, weighing in at 6 lbs. 14 ozs. Bradley is proudly welcomed by first-time grandparents Matt and Joyce Shinkle, Gerald and Shirley Barbour, and all of his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who anxiously awaited his arrival. A big thank you to Dr. Roche, Dr. Brown and Dr. Gill as well as all the Caseroom staff who helped along the way. A special thank you to nurse Denise Maher for her excellent coaching and to Daddy and Nanny Shinkle for their love, encouragement and support. Mommy couldn't have done it without you. Daddy got a new fishing buddy and Poppy Shinkle finally got a boy.
10/16/04

FITZGERALD - Tom and Andrea (nee Adey) are delighted to announce the birth of their precious baby girl, Sophie Lisa, born at the WHC on October 5, 2004, at 10:57 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 31/2 ozs. Proud grandparents are Bruce Adey (Mary Coish) and Margaret Adey of St. John's and Tom and Judy Fitzgerald of Bell Island. Special thanks to Dr. Pat O'Shea for his exceptional prenatal care and a great delivery as well as to the caseroom nurses, especially Dinah, Judy, Juanita and Lisa and the staff of 5NB for their excellent care and support.
10/30/04

FUDGE/SKINNER - Wendy and Douglas are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Jacob Douglas Skinner. Jacob was born on October 22, 2004 at IWK in Halifax, NS. Proud first time grandparents are Bernice and Gordon Skinner and Carol and Lionel Fudge of Mount Pearl. Aunts Sherry (Skinner) and Susan (Fudge) can barely contain their joy. Thrilled great-grandparents are Annie Humphries of St. John's, Dorothy White of Comfort Cove and Maxwell and Millie Fudge of Lewisporte. Jacob came to us two weeks early and has already changed all of our lives for the better.
11/06/04

GLASCO - Kareen and Robert are proud to announce the birth of their son, Connor Owen Garrett Glasco. Born on October 27^th, 2004 at William Osler Memorial Hospital, Brampton, Ontario. Proud grandparents Paulette & Garry King of Bauline, N.L, and Astrid (Mary) & Owen Glasco, of St. John's, N.L. Thank you to Dr. Shiraz Suleman and Leggatt and all the nursing staff of the second floor case room.
11/06/04

GOOBIE - Big sister MaCayla and proud parents Donald & Andrea (Mercier) are pleased to announce the birth of their new baby girl, Myranda Joan, on Sunday, October 10, 2004, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. A new granddaughter for Joan & Don Goobie of Logy Bay, NL, Valda & Norm Meeks of Wasaga Beach, ON, Rick & Judy Mercier of Niagara on the Lake, ON. Great-grandparents Zelma Veide and Gerard Mercier.
11/20/04

GRANDY - Bill and Andrea (Coady) are overjoyed to announce the long awaited arrival of their precious little miracle, Jacob William Michael, sent straight from heaven by his guardian angel, Grandma Carmelita Coady. Jacob was born on October 7, 2004 at 4:15 p.m., weighing 6 lbs., 4 ozs. Delighted grandparents are Lloyd and Aletha Grandy and Jay and Jean Coady. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Terri O'Grady and Heather Rees for their outstanding care as well as Dr. C. Greene and his team at the Regional Fertility Clinic in Calgary. Jacob would like to thank Daddy for taking such good care of Mommy during the delivery.
10/23/04

GUEST - TWINS! Les and Deborah (O'Brien) and Big Brother Mason are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Colin Raymond, 5 lbs. 2 ozs. and Kevin Charles 5 lbs. 1.5 ozs, born October 8^th, 2004 at the WHC. Special thanks to Dr. Crane for her excellent pre-natal care and to the staff at the case room and the Janeway NICU.
11/20/04

HAYNES - Big brother Mitchell, Darryl and Darlene (Butler) welcome the safe arrival of JENNA DIANNE, born October 2, 2004, 7 lbs. 1½ oz. Proud grandparents are Gen and Pat Butler, St. Mary's, Doug and Jean Haynes, St. John's and Dianne Whelan, Paradise. Thanks to Drs. Jeff White and Cherry Pike for their excellent care and safe delivery. Nurses Joan, Bev, Roxanne and Carla, the nursing staff of 5 North B. Mom and Jenna would like to thank Dad and Mitchell for their love and support.
11/06/04

HEDD - Rodney, Michelle (Stanford) and Big Brother Marcus announce the arrival of Daniel Isaac, born October 17, 2004 weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. at Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville. Proud grandparents are Ray Stanford, St. John's, Berdina McGettigan, St. John's and Ed & Hazel Hedd. Great-grandparents Harold & Pearl Stanford. Thanks to entire case room staff.
10/30/04

HILLIER - Big Sister Hayley Morgan is thrilled to announce the arrival of her baby sister, Abigayle Grace on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 6:13 a.m. Abigayle was born at the Central Nfld. Hospital weighing 7 lbs. 5¾ ozs. Proud parents are Morgan and Lisa (nee Hayley). Abigayle is also welcomed by grandparents Lewis and Motee Hayley, St. John's and Ronald and Blanche Strickland, St. Anthony and a large extended family. Special thanks to all the nurses on the 4^th floor and especially to Jackie and Marie.
01/22/05

HYNES - Dean and Michele are proud to announce the arrival of a new baby sister for Carter and Chad, Jayne Elizabeth, born October 12, 2004, weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud grandparents David and Mary Somerton and George and Christine Hynes.
01/15/05

JACKMAN - Paul Giovanni and Melissa (Watton) are very pleased to announce the arrival of their precious son Alec William. Alec entered the world on October 9, 2004 at 9:50 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 9.5 oz. and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mary Gio and the late Brian Jackman and Elizabeth and Maxwell Watton. Welcoming Alec are many aunts, uncles and cousins who have been anxiously waiting to play with him. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the Caseroom and on 5 NB for their excellent care and assistance.
12/11/04

KAVANAGH - Mark and Kelly (Hickey) of Torbay are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child, Andrew Thomas, on October 8, 2004, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. Sharing the joy are grandparents Adrian and Geraldine Kavanagh of Ferryland and grandmother Geraldine Hickey of Torbay. Guiding Andrew from heaven is Poppy Tom Hickey. Proud great-grandmother Betty Hickey, Torbay and aunts, uncles, cousins and a large circle of friends who anxiously awaited his arrival. Special thanks to all staff at HSC and Dr. Roche. Thanks most of all to Daddy for his excellent coaching, and all his love and support. We couldn't have done it without you.
10/23/04

KING - Derek and Alison (Webb) are delighted to announce the arrival of their daughter, Lauren Jane, on October 20, 2004, weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. Joining us in welcoming Lauren are big brother Joshua and proud grandparents Edward and Eve Roberts, Gord and Loretta White, George King and Marilyn Carr.
11/06/04

MacINTYRE - Darrow and Clare (nee MacKenzie) are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Joshua Mark Daniel MacIntyre, born October 31, 2004, in Vancouver, B.C., weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. A little brother for Tess, Liam and Maya. Joshua's proud grandparents are Sheldon and Jay MacKenzie of Chilliwack, B.C., Gena MacIntyre of Dartmouth, N.S., and Linden MacIntyre and Carol Off-MacIntyre of Toronto.
11/06/04

MORAN - Mitchell and Glenys (Deering) would like to announce the birth of their second daughter, JILLIAN IRENE EFFIE MORAN, on October 6^th, 2004, weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. A beautiful baby sister for Leslie. Proud grandparents are Ernest and Effie Deering of Paradise, and Nicholas and Sylvia Moran of Pouch Cove, and great-grandparents Charlie and Mary Gosse of Paradise. Many thanks to Dr. O'Grady for excellent prenatal care and Dr. Kum and the nurses in Labour and Delivery for a safe arrival. A special thank you to Dr. Andrews and the staff in NICU for taking such good care of Jillian. The only thing better than having one little girl is having two!
01/29/05

MORRIS - Sarah Morris is happy to announce the arrival of her baby brother, Maxwell Winston, on October 28, 2004 at 7:11 p.m. Proud parents are Debbie and Glen Morris. Max was 8 lbs. 7 oz. and 19 inches tall. Congratulations from grandparents Linda and Winston Morris, and Clarissa and Clyde Fowler.
11/13/04

MULLALY - Derek and Cara (Lidstone) are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful son, Ethan Morris, born on October 30^th, 2:46 a.m., at the Women's Health Care Centre, St. John's, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Ethan is welcomed with lots of love by ecstatic first time grandmother Christina Lidstone of Botwood and tenth time grandparents Art and Ursula Mullaly of Gander, as well as their many other family and friends. Also, Cara's dad, Morris, is lovingly remembered at this special time. A big thank you to the doctors and all the wonderful nurses on 5NB and the caseroom staff especially Sue Harding for all their help and support on that very special day.
11/20/04

NOSEWORTHY - Sebastien is pleased to announce that he is now a big brother to Stéphane Antonio Noseworthy, born October 17, 2004, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Proud parents are Paul and Carole Noseworthy; grandparents: Roland and Donna Noseworthy and Romain and Marina Perron. Special thanks to all the wonderful nurses at HSC case room, especially Bev, Tammy, Cathy, and Roxanne and Dr. Bartellas.
11/13/04

O'DRISCOLL - Ron and Lisa (Chafe) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of a little baby brother for Maddie. Alex Pierce O'Driscoll was born October 21, 2004, weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. Proud grandparents are Gerard and Dean O'Driscoll and Danny and Millie Chafe. A special thank you to all the caseroom staff nurses, Dr. Pike, Dr. Kum, Michelle, and the staff of Women's Health Centre.
11/06/04

O'GRADY - Sharon and Lowell Hickox welcomed Ryan Thomas into this world on October 8, 2004. Their little bundle of joy was born at the Rocky View Hospital in Calgary and was a bouncing 9 lbs. and 53 cm long. Ryan is eagerly waiting for his first visit to Newfoundland this Christmas where he will have a chance to visit with Grandparents Terry and Cal, Tom and Dale, Great-Grandma Nell, Uncle Sean, Aunt Tanya and the rest of the O'Grady and Finn families and friends.
10/16/04

PARSONS - Born in Ottawa on October 31, 2004, weighing 8 lbs., John Wilson to Glenn and Carmen and big sister Emma. A nephew for Krista and grandson for Bob and Marguerite Parsons, Mount Pearl. **

PARSONS/LYALL - Paul and Stephanie are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful baby daughter, Katherine Ellen, born on October 8, 2004 at 12:59 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measuring 19 inches. Proud grandparents are Ralph and Louise Lyall and Christina and the late Charles Parsons of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Katherine is also welcomed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Cherry Pike, the case room nurses, especially Cathy, and the nurses of 5NB at the Health Sciences Centre.
02/05/05

PEDDLE - It is with great joy that Edward Peddle and Heather Long announce the birth of their daughter, Rhiannon Erin Peddle. Born 10:02 a.m. on October 25^th, weighing 7 pounds 6.5 ounces. Welcoming Rhiannon are first time grandparents Ed and Joanne Peddle of St. John's, Gordon Long and fiancée Ida Parsons of St. John's, and Sheila Long and Boyd Rideout of Random Island, as well as great-grandparents Hector and Priscilla March of Random Island. Also welcoming Rhiannon are Uncles David, Matthew and Adam, and Aunts Sherri and Vicki, along with many great aunts and uncles. A big thank you goes to Dr. Kravitz for Mommy's pre-natal care and for ensuring Rhiannon's safe arrival, and to all the nurses and staff of 5NB.
12/11/04

PIKE - Adam is a big brother! Jason and Lori (Woodland) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their second son, Lucas Jordan, born on October 4, 2004, at 1:43 a.m. at the Women's Health Centre, weighing 9 lbs. 11½ ozs. Lucas is welcomed by proud grandparents Reginald and Bernice Woodland, Mt. Pearl, and Henry Pike, St. John's. Tears of absolute joy are being shed in heaven by Nanny (Frances) Pike. Thanks to Dr. Roche, Dr. O'Grady, Dr. Joanne White and David Thomas. Special thanks to the wonderful staff on 5NB and the caseroom staff, especially Sue Harding and Kathy King. Mommy and Lucas would like to send out special thanks to Daddy and Aunt Tina for helping Mommy bring Lucas into the world.
10/16/04

REDDIN - Harry and Wanda (Barter) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, a precious little boy, Carson Alexander. Born at the IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, on October 29^th, 2004, weighing 8 lbs., 8 oz. Proud grandparents welcoming their first grandson (second grandchild) are Glenn and Beverley Barter of Bay Bulls, and first time grandparent Margaret Reddin of Kelowna, B.C. Special thanks to Daddy and Aunt Glenda for all their love and support.
11/27/04

REID - Jim and Pat feel blessed to announce the birth of their first child, Cole James Reid, on October 4^th, 2004, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Welcoming with love are proud first time grandparents, Jim and Mary Reid,and 5^th time grandparents Pat and Marie Snook. We are very appreciative of the support and many acts of kindness from family and friends. Many thanks to the Case Room Delivery Team, ICU nurses and especiallyDr. O'Grady and nurses: Murphy and Pennel. Bev, continue to 'shout' your wonderful encouragement and Tammy, you are everyone's friend.
10/16/04

RIDEOUT - Rod and Shelly (Everard) are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, a precious baby girl, Maria Michelle, born October 13, weighing 9 lbs., 1 ounce. Proud grandparents are Daphne and the late Ernest Rideout of C.B.S. and first time grandparents Gladys and Harry Everard of Petty Harbour. Many thanks to Drs. Bannister, Pike and Kennedy.
12/04/04

ROBERTS/LAVRENCE - Catherine and Ivan are delighted to announce the birth of their precious son, Graeme Duncan Roberts Lavrence, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz, on October 5, 2004 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. Graeme is welcomed with love by big sister Madeleine, and grandparents Joan Roberts, Edward and Eve Roberts and Daniel and Dana Lavrence. Graeme is the second great-grandchild for Mrs. Mary Marshall. Many thanks to Dr. Rory Windrim, Dr. John Kingdom and the nursing staff at Mount Sinai for their excellent care.
11/28/04

ROWSELL - Matthew, Julia and Jason are thrilled to welcome another precious baby girl to the family. Samantha Mollie Sydney was born October 13, 2004 weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19½ inches long. Proud parents, Sherri (Barbour) and Chad would like to thank the staff at G.B. Cross Memorial in Clarenville for their wonderful care and attention, with extra special thanks to Dr. Garisa, Dr. Chaytor and obstetrical nurse, Rachel Dalton for helping Samantha arrive safe and healthy. She has completed our family and we are truly blessed.
12/18/04

ROWSELL / WATTS - Renee, Ian and protective big brother Liam, happily welcome to their family a beautiful girl, Holly Elizabeth Watts. Holly arrived just in time for lunch at 12:48 p.m., October 22, 2004 at the Labrador Health Centre in Goose Bay, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. Very excited to see her are Nanny Joyce, Poppy Ron and Aunt Kelly Rowsell of Manuels, NL; Grandpa Ron Watts of Northwest River and big sister Amy Norman (who desperately wanted another girl in the house). Thanks to the staff at the Labrador Health Centre.
11/13/04

SCOTT - Craig, Laureen (Murray) and big brother Ryan are thrilled to announce the early but safe arrival of their second child, a beautiful little girl. Kathleen Elizabeth was born at the Ottawa General Hospital on October 6, 2004 at 11:20 a.m. weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud grandparents are John and Rose Scott and Leo Murray of Torbay. Nanny Murray is watching over her little angel from Heaven. A special thank you goes out to Daddy for all his love and support.
10/30/04

SINYARD - Sophie and her parents, Susan & Jason Sinyard, are thrilled to announce the arrival of her little brother, Owen Rex, on October 12, 2004, weighing 8 lbs., 2 oz. Owen's proud grandparents are Henry & Linda Whalen of St. John's and Rex & Cathy Sinyard of Hr. Grace. Special thanks to the entire case room staff.
10/23/04

SMITH / ANDREWS - Frogs, snails and puppy dog tails, that's what little boys are made of... Robyn, Sheldon and big brother Nathan are pleased to announce the arrival of RYLAN CALVIN DAVID. Rylan was born at the WHC at 5:47 p.m. on October 20^th, 2004, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Grandparents Jim and Sharon Smith and Jean Andrews (Paul Haines) as well as Aunts Sheri-Lynn and Stephanie and Uncles James and Stephen are equally as excited about Nathan's new playmate. Especially remembered at this time is Grandfather David William Andrews who is keeping watch over Rylan and his big brother from heaven. Great-grandparents are Calvin and Clemmie Smith, George and Nora Hutchings and the late David and Dorcas Coates and Thomas and Evelyn Andrews. We would like to thank Drs. Verge and Pike, caseroom nurses Judy and Lavina and staff of 5NB for their excellent care. A very special thank you to Grandma and Granddad for all their help and support.
11/13/04

SQUIRES - Brian, Krysta (Furlong) and big brother Tristan are thrilled to announce the arrival of Keira Chantelle on October 13, 2004 at 6:45 p.m., weighing 9 lbs. 1½ oz. Welcoming Keira are her grandparents Louis and Wanda Furlong and David and Linda Squires. Her great-grandparents Gordon and Lyla Strange and Raymond and Beatrice Tucker and Aunt Julia and Uncle Christopher. Special thanks to the staff at the WHC for all their care.
11/20/04

TAYLOR - It's a baby brother! Gillian, Arthur and William are excited to announce the safe arrival of Alexander Stewart Elton Taylor, born October 6, 2004 at 11:45 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Proud grandparents are Bill and Faith Elton, Dr. Douglas Taylor, Mrs. Phyllis Taylor and great-grandmother Alice May. Special thanks to Dr. Kum for his excellent care, Dr. Forward and the staff of the caseroom.
10/23/04

TEMPLETON - Jim, Kristann (nee Colton) and big brothers Sam and Will are thrilled to announce the arrival of Jacob Colton on October 16, 2004, weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Also welcoming Jacob are grandparents Bruce and Paula Templeton and David and Carol Colton, great-grandparents Gladys Templeton and Derrick Bowring and Uncle Glenn, Aunt Christina, Aunt Sarah and Uncle Mike. Thanks to Dr. Greene and Dr. Roche for their prenatal care, to caseroom nurse Cathy for her support, and to Dr. Gill and his team for a safe delivery. Special thanks to all our family and friends for their extra help at this wonderful, busy time.
10/30/04

WARREN - Paul and Henrietta (nee Didham) are overjoyed to announce the birth of their first child, Julia Theresa, on October 14, 2004, at 12:43 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 ozs. Anxiously waiting for her arrival were first time grandparents Tom and Pat Warren of St. John's and fourth time grandparents Dick and Bernadette Didham of St. Catherines, SMB. Tapping his cane and smiling from cheek to cheek was great-grandfather Dan Walsh. Many thanks to Dr. Halley and Dr. Kravitz for their exceptional prenatal care and thank-you to all caseroom staff especially Mark for his quick reflexes to catch Julia.
11/06/04

WHALEN (FLIGHT) - Benjamin is a big brother!!!!!.... Derrick, Danette (nee Flight), Benjamin, Ninja and Kitty are happy to welcome Christopher Michael into their family. Christopher arrived 5 weeks early on October 19, 2004 at the IWK Grace Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia at 5:40 pm, weighing 5 lbs. 3 ounces. Proud grandparents are Dave and Joyce Flight, St. John's, NL and Terry and Hazel Whalen, Miramichi, NB. Christopher is doing well and is looking forward to spending time with his big brother. Special thanks to Sherry, all the doctors and nurses at the IWK who took excellent care of Christopher and Mommy and also to Daddy who took special care of Benjamin while Mommy was in hospital.
01/22/05

YOUNG/YABSLEY - Chris and Jillian are delighted to announce the birth of their second child, a daughter and sister for Nathan, Katherine Jane Young, born on October 6, 2004 at 9:18 a.m., weighing 7 lbs 12½ oz. A special thanks to Dr. Patrick O'Shea for his wonderful care over the years, especially the last nine months.
11/06/04