ADAMS/ROBBINS - David Keith Adams & Debbie Robbins are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Daniel Edward, born Sept. 6, 2003 at 4:05 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. ¾ oz. Special greetings come from older brother Nicholas. Proud grandparents are Marjorie & Gordon Robbins, Hatchet Cove, Trinity Bay & Marina Barbour Adams, St. John`s. A special welcome also comes from great-grandfather Melvin Parsons. Special thanks go out to all the staff with the Women`s Health Program as well as Dr. Cherry Pike for their exceptional care.
November 14, 2003

BANFIELD/MAYO - On September 8, 2003, Adam and Barb (Banfield) finally got their precious little girl - Mikaila Nikita Eva to make their family complete. Mikaila weighed 8 lb 10 oz and sported red hair when she made her debut in the world. Proud grandparents are Claude and Mildred Banfield of Salt Pond and Reginald and Elsie Mayo of Creston North. Mikaila is the first baby girl in both families. A special thanks to Dr. Jeff White, Irene Barry and all the nurses in the caseroom and on 5 South B of the Health Sciences and a special thank you to Auntie Claudette who helped coach Mommy to push.
February 06, 2004

BENNETT, Liam John - Welcomed by Cathy, Doug and big brother, Cameron and watched over from heaven by our angel, Michael, Liam John arrived safely on Sunday, September 21^st, 2003. We would like to thank nurse, Shannon Cooney for her encouragement. As well, a very special thank you to nurse Joan Dalton for her exceptional patience and coaching during Liam`s delivery. A warm thank you to Dr. Terry O`Grady and her team for their assistance in Liam`s safe arrival. Thank you to everyone at the Maternal/Fetal Assessment Unit and the Women`s Health Unit for their excellent care. To Dr. Joan Crane and her team, a very special thank you for their outstanding prenatal care and for their compassion and understanding. You have given us a blessing for which we will always be grateful. Thank you to all of our family` at Bennett Restaurants for their outstanding efforts and continued support. We would also like to thank in an exceptional way our families for their ongoing support and encouragement. Some say it takes a community to raise a child, we are grateful that we had a community to help bring Liam into our lives.
October 11, 2003

BISHOP / HIPPERN - Derek and Lisa are very proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Emily Kathleen, born on Sept. 22, 2003 at 3:30 a.m., weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud grandparents are Harry & Sylvia Hippern, Shirley Bishop and the late Jim Bishop. Thanks to family & friends for your love, gifts & warm wishes.
October 24, 2003

BISHOP / MANNING - It`s A Girl! Scott & Tammy and big sister Katie are very excited to announce the arrival of Rachel Marie on Sept. 16, 2003 at 1:46 a.m., WHC, weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. Also excited with the arrival of Rachel are grandparents Poppy Bryan & Rowena Manning, Kevin & Audrey Bishop, all of St. John`s. Watching over Rachel from Heaven are two very special Angels, her Nanny Kay Manning and Aunt Dolly (Marie) O`Neil. Special thanks to Dr. O`Grady, Dr. Krista Mossman and nurse Paula in the caseroom. Mommy and Rachel would like to thank Daddy, Aunt "A" and Aunt Millie for the tender loving care during her delivery, and staff of 5NB.
October 31, 2003

BROWNE - Allyson and Mark are happy to announce the late arrival of their new baby girl, Madisyn Agnes Veronica Browne, who was born on Sept. 1, 2003, weighing 9.15 lbs. Proud new grandparents John and Marilyn Browne, Jim and Maria Graham. Special aunts Jana, Deborah, Jacqueline and one uncle Chad. Also a new great-granddaughter for Agnes Browne. Special thanks to our families for their love and support. Thanks to Dr. Kravitz for her prenatal care and all the nurses on 5 North B.
November 21, 2003

BROWNE / COLLIER - Forrest and Winona are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Benjamin Nathan. Ben was born on September 6, 2003 at 5:39 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Bernard and Theresa Collier and Tom and Annabelle Furzer.
"Every good & perfect gift is from above" James 1:17
October 11, 2003

BUCKLE / CHERRY - John and Anne Buckle and John and Joan Cherry are delighted to announce the arrival of their first granddaughter, Riley Katherine. Proud parents are John and Andrea. Riley was born in Ottawa on September 11, 2003 at 12:30 pm and weighed in at 8 lbs. 12 oz.
October 24, 2003

BUTT/CONSTANTINE - Boyd & Angela are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Emma Deborah. Born September 20, 2003 at 10:17 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 14.6 oz. Proud grandparents are Edmund and Agnes Butt of Fogo Island and Boyd and Deborah Constantine of Mount Pearl. We would like to thank Doctors O`Grady, Levalle and Bartellas and all the clinical clerks associated with Emma`s birth, as well as all the nurses on 5NB, the nursing students and the caseroom staff. You were extraordinary. Special thanks to Daddy his love and support.
November 07, 2003

CHAULK / WISEMAN - Colleen, Darryl and big sister Kayla are overjoyed to announce the birth and special gift from Nanny Ballard of a precious boy, Matthew Gerry. Matthew was born at 1:26 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Proud grandmother is Melissa Chaulk. Special thanks to Aunt Jane for help, love, and support during the deliver. Thank you to Dr. Gill, Dr. Suga, Dr. Mossman, Dr. Jones, caseroom nurse Joan Dalton and other staff.
September 19, 2003

COFFEY / SKINNER - Derek and Cathy are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Zachary Ryan, born September 24, 2003. He is doing great after arriving 2½ weeks early. Welcoming Zachary are his proud grandparents, Martin & Maud Coffey and Mona Skinner. Great Nanny Clarke, Coffey, and Nash also say a special welcome. A special thanks to the nurses in the Caseroom and 5NB, Dr. Parsons, and Dr. Tennent. An extra special thanks to Dr. Pugh for her social visits. Mommy and Zachary would also like to thank Daddy for his amazing support and encouragement during delivery. We could not have done it without you!
October 31, 2003

CUMBY / TILLEY - Jill and Michael are very excited to announce the arrival of their little princess, Zoe Violet, born September 27 at 5:06 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. Zoe`s very proud grandparents Paulette and John Cumby, Charlotte Tilley and Jim Wellman, Wayne Tilley and Marilyn Shortall. Great-grandparents Marg and Bill Tilley and Pleamon Burgess.
"From the top of her head To the toes on her feet Our sweet little daughter Makes our lives complete."
October 03, 2003

DAWE / FRENCH - Scott and Suzanne are thrilled to announce the safe and happy arrival of their precious baby girl, JORDAN ELIZABETH. Jordan was born on September 5, 2003 at 1:40 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Also, overjoyed by Jordan`s arrival are her proud and loving grandparents, Dorothy and Don French and Joan and Hayward Dawe, very special aunts Michelle Collins, Gillian Dawe and Lynn Baird, her uncle Jim Collins and her special cousins Taylor and Ben Collins. Jordan is also welcomed by her great-grandparents Florence French and Cyril Lowe. Special thanks go out to Dr. Halley, Dr. Roche, Dr. Bartellas, Case Room Nurses Joan and Regina and the Nurses of 5NB. Mommy and Jordan would also like to thank Daddy for his amazing support and encouragement during the delivery. We couldn`t have done it without you!
October 24, 2003

DENINE - Frank, Beverley (nee Warren), sister Crystal and brothers Frankie and Steven proudly announce the arrival of their newest addition, Kyle Gregory, 8 lbs., 13 ozs, on September 22^nd, 2003 at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario. Congratulations and best wishes from family and friends.
November 14, 2003

DOLOMOUNT - John, Dianna and big sister Abbey are thrilled to announce the arrival of our precious baby boy, Daniel John Dolomount. Daniel was born at 10:06 a.m. on September 2, 2003, weighing 9 lbs 12 ozs. Proud grandparents are Jack and Leila Dolomount of Deer Lake and Patricia Pelley of Grand Falls-Windsor. We wish to extend a special thank you from our family to Dr. Tennant, Dr. Scevior and his team, and to caseroom nurse Sue Harding.
September 12, 2003

EDWARDS / KELLY - Barry and Janice are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby boy. Ethan Edward Robert was born on September 20, 2003 at the Janeway Children`s Hospital, weighing 11 lbs. Proud grandparents are Vera and Ned Edwards and Eileen Kelly of St. Lawrence, NL. Thank you to Dr. Gill, Dr. Roche, all of the caseroom staff as well as the nurses on 5NB. An extra special thank you to Nanny and Poppy Edwards for all their help and support before, during and after Ethan`s arrival. Finally, thank you to all of our family and friends for your love, gifts and warm wishes.
October 31, 2003

EVANS - Howard and Deborah (nee Jenkins) are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Moira Maud, 7 lbs. 12 oz., on September 27, 2003, in Edmonton, Alberta. Proud grandparents Pat and Bob Jenkins, Margot and John Evans. Great-grandparents Ern and Audrey Boone, Marjorie Jenkins, Ethel Evans and Gertrude Peters.
October 17, 2003

EVELEIGH/FLYNN - Big sister Megan is so happy to welcome her baby brother, Eric William, born September 4, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Proud parents: Wycliffe and Krista (Eveleigh); grandparents: Eric and Ada Eveleigh, Paradise, and Raymond and Herselia Flynn, L`Anse-au-Loup; also a large clan of cousins, aunts and uncles. Thanks Daddy and Aunt Delphina, Dr. Lacelle and Caseroom staff. Everybody doing well. Daddy is busy teaching Eric to be a Canadiens fan!
November 07, 2003

FAGAN - Born to Sandra and Chris Fagan, a baby boy, Allan Lawrence, on September 25, 2003 at 11:38 a.m. at the H.S.C., weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. Congratulations from the families.
October 24, 2003

FEWER/MOORES - Michael & Rona are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Thomas, born in Montreal on September 13, 2003, weighing in at 8 lbs. Welcomed by big brother Sam, and grandparents Bill & Shirley Moores of Elliot Lake & Mike and Robin Fewer of St. John`s.
November 28, 2003

FRASER - Scott & Sonya Fraser (Noseworthy) are happy to announce the arrival at 8:18 pm, Sept. 8, 2003, an 8 lb. 1 oz. baby boy, Matthew George, at the IWK Hospital, Halifax, NS. A brother for Noah. Proud grandparents, Ingrid Bugge Noseworthy, Halifax, NS and Robert F. Noseworthy, St. John`s, NL, Laura and Malcolm Fraser, Margaree, NS.
September 12, 2003

FUREY/ROCHE - Our little angel has arrived!! Fred, Kristi, Gavin, and Gabrielle are thrilled to announce the arrival of Baby Kate on September 26, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Proud grandparents are Gerry and Glenys Furey of Holyrood and Fred and Maureen Roche of Branch. Special thanks to Dr. Pugh and Dr. Sheehan.
November 07, 2003

GOFF / JOYCE - Andy and Allison are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Alyssa, on September 26, 2003 at St. John`s Janeway Hospital. Proud grandparents are Gail McFarlane and Rick Joyce of Barrie, Ont. and John and Alex Goff of Carbonear; and great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ted Chapman of Barrie, Ont.
October 31, 2003

GOSSE / MARTIN - Jody and Janice are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, a girl, Kaitlyn Jodie, born in Windsor, ON on September 17, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Proud grandparents are Bill and Lorna Martin, Mary Kaye Gosse (Toronto, ON) and John Warren. Special thanks and lots of love to Daddy for being such a great coach. Kaitlyn can`t wait to meet all her family and friends in St. John`s in December.
October 17, 2003

HICKS / KELLY - Ken & Deanna are pleased to announce the birth of their third child, a beautiful baby girl born Sept. 26, 2003, at the WHC. Maria Grace entered the world weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. Big brothers Lucas & Joel cannot give their little sister enough kisses & hugs. Maria is the third grandchild of Brian & Anna Kelly & special great-grandmother Margaret McGrath of Freshwater, P. Bay. She is the seventh grandchild of Lloyd & Elizabeth Hicks of Port Hope Simpson, Labrador. Special thanks to all our family, friends & neighbors who helped out often before & after Maria`s birth.
October 17, 2003

HYDE / MCISAAC - Paul, Carla and big brother Conor would like to welcome the newest member of the McIsaac clan - Emma Kate. Emma was born on September 15, 2003 at 8:09 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. A big thank you to Dr. O`Shea and the caseroom nurses, Beverly and Regina. Also a thank you goes to our large pool of babysitters at Mount Pearl Intermediate, and to our friends and families for their thoughtfulness and support.
October 03, 2003

JAMES - Michael, Annette and big sister Anna welcome with love, Benjamin Michael Richard James. Ben was born at 8:05 a.m. on September 18, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Daphne and Richard Parsons, and Rosemarie and Michael James; great-grandmother Margaret James. Many thanks to our families and friends for their love, support and patience during a long hot summer, a move and a construction project. Thank you to Dr. Kravitz for mom`s care and for Ben`s safe delivery; Dr. Daley for pain management and a very special thanks to nurses Judy and Karen for their superb attention and coaching.
September 26, 2003

KEATING/MILLER - Big sister Terra is excited to announce the arrival of her little baby brother Riley Cameron. Riley was born at the WHC on September 3^rd, 2003 at 9:45 am, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Proud parents are Jennifer & Terry, proud grandparents are Cecil & Mabel Keating and Cyril & Shirley Miller along with greatgrandparents Jesse Smith and Emma Miller. A big thank you to the wonderful staff of the caseroom and 5NB. Special thanks to Dr. Joan Crane and nurse Joan Dalton for helping bring Riley safely into the world.
November 28, 2003

KELLY - Sheila and Michael are thrilled to finally announce the arrival of their precious daughter, Rachel Hong Qing, born on September 27, 2003 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. Rachel joined her mommy and daddy on July 26, 2004. Mommy and Daddy would like to say a great big Thank You to everyone who supported them and stood by them over the past two years as they undertook this wonderful journey. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
09/04/04

KIELLY / NOBLE - Dean and Pauline are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a healthy baby boy, Lucas Jerome, born at the WHC on September 15, 2003, at 4:34 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Finally Daddy`s hockey/golf buddy has arrived! Puppy Mia is very excited! Looking down from heaven are three special angels that ensured Lucas came to us safely. First-time grandparents Jerome and Genevieve Kielly (Mom and Dad I know you were with me every step of the way) and Terry Noble. Proud first-time nanny Bernice Noble also welcomes Lucas, as well as first time Auntie Norah and Uncle Paul Kielly; all can`t wait to spoil him. Special thanks to Dr. Christa Mossman and nurse Dawn McLean for a safe delivery, as well thanks to all 5NB nurses. We would also like to thank Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Callahan for their excellent prenatal care, kindness and humor. You are both a credit to your profession. Thanks to family and friends for your visits and gifts. A special word of thanks to Brian Gough for taking care of Mia while Mom was in hospital and Nicole Fowler for all her support and advice during and after pregnancy. Finally, Mommy would like to thank Daddy for his excellent care during the pregnancy and coaching during delivery. Lucas and I are lucky to have you and we love you.
"This child was made strong and beautiful so all could see that he was indeed a special gift from God."
October 03, 2003

LEYKAUF / WISEMAN - Houston (Dow Jones) - Terry and Alida Corporation today announced that Sean Robert has joined the closely held company as CEO after a 14 hour late night negotiation at 4:21 a.m. on 1 September 2003 in Houston, Texas. Final terms were concluded at Memorial Hermann Hospital (Memorial City) facilitated by merger specialist Dr. P. Frank Ronen with assistance from nursing staff of Memorial Hermann. Senior management, having limited responsibility for operations and strategy, will report directly to the diminutive (4 lbs. 8 oz., 18 inches) and widely regarded Mr. Sean Robert. The new CEO has primary responsibility over his bodily functions and his newly implemented sleep deprivation strategy and will attempt to repeat his recent success with Gestation, Inc. (a major project delivered 4 weeks early and under budget) with the new concern. Analysts, Robert and Barbara Wiseman of St. John`s and Judy Leykauf of Chilliwack, British Columbia, cheered the move and speculated that no significant restructuring will be necessary to streamline the new organization. General consensus was that Kelty (Director of Group Security) and Fibi (Comptroller of Applied Technology, Rodent Division) would remain in their longtime positions and would take on extra responsibilities reporting to Mr. Sean Robert.
October 11, 2003

MacFIE / POWER - Born to Sarah Macfie and Steve Power, a beautiful girl, Abigail Chelsea, on September 11, 2003, weighing 7 lbs. 11½ ozs. Proud grandparents are Georgie and Norm Macfie and Tom and Cecilia Power. Special thanks to Dr. Mossman and nurses Annette, Sheyanne, Shannon and Lavinia.
October 24, 2003

MALLAY - Sarah is thrilled to announce the safe arrival of her brother, Michael Jacob, on Sept. 19, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 10¾ ounces. Proud parents are Rob and Annette (nee Alexander). Michael is welcomed by grandparents Patrick and Mary Mallay, Corner Brook, NL and Paschal and Lydia Alexander, Stephenville Crossing, NL. Michael is welcomed by many aunts, uncles and cousins, especially Lauren and Jonathan and he is a "special brother" for Ashley and Sarah Best. Special thanks to the staff, students and parents of St. Bonaventure`s College for all your prayers. Thank you to Drs. Penton, Crane, Suga, Ciganoviv for all your care. A special thank you to Dr. Michael Bautista for being with us for the big day. To the case room and 5NB nurses especially Lavina, Lorna, Stacey, Nicole and Jen, heartfelt thanks for your care and kindness. Finally to Daddy, thank you for all your love and support.
October 03, 2003

MCCORMICK / NOLAN - Trevor and TerraLynn are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, Jordan Scott, born Sept. 10, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. A special thank you to proud grandparents Michael and Judy Nolan, Paul and Almoira McCormick. To family and friends for all your prayers, love and support - we thank you. To caseroom and 5NB staff our sincere gratitude. To Baby Jordan "Ciad Mile Failte" 100,000 welcomes from all who love you.
October 31, 2003

MCDONALD / SKINNER- Kim and Derek are very proud to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Matthew Thomas, born on September 21, 2003 at the Surgeons Community Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. Proud 1st time grandparents are Regina and Keith McDonald, Portugal Cove and Barb and Derek Skinner of St. Philips. Thanks to family and friends for your love, gifts and warm wishes.
October 31, 2003

MORRY / REDDY - Mike, Jeannie & big brother Micheal, thank God for the early, but safe, arrival of their beautiful & precious baby girl, KATHLEEN MARY, born Sept. 24/03, weighing 5 lb. 5 ozs. Proud grandparents Howard & Mary Morry (Kilbride), Mamie Genge & Don Pepin (Ont.) and Edward Reddy & Elaine Oakley (Ont.). Proud great-grandmother Mary Genge (Glovertown). Special guardian angel, Uncle Jamie, guided us through safely. Many thanks to Dr. Lacelle, Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Crane, Dr. Bartellas & their teams for their attentive care, & to the caseroom & 5NB nurses & staff. Extra thanks to the NICU nurses & doctors for their care & extra TLC during Kathleen`s time with them. Hugs & kisses to Aunt Phyllis & Uncle Bernie for their extra special support. Beautiful things grow from love.
October 11, 2003

MOYLES - Dean and Krista (Luscombe) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious son, Joshua Maxwell, born at the WHC on September 11, 2003 at 7:43 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 12½ ozs. Proud grandparents are Eileen and Orville Moyles of Lewisporte, Katherine Manuel of Paradise and Alex Luscombe of Lewisporte. A special thank you to Caseroom nurses Shianne Collins and Stacey Lynche and to Dr. Cheryl Pugh for her pre-natal care and unforgettable delivery experience of Joshua. Mommy would also like to thank Daddy and Grandma Manuel for their patience and coaching during the delivery.
September 26, 2003

MURRAY/NOSEWORTHY - Big brother Cody is thrilled to announce the safe arrival of his little sister, Rylee Elizabeth, born to Scott & Marylynn, on Sept. 30, 2003, at 7:45 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs., at the Ottawa General Hospital. Rylee is welcomed by grandparents: Betty Murray (Poppy Alec is watching proudly from Heaven) and Donna and Rol Noseworthy. Special thanks to Dr. Batten, Dr. McCarthy & Dr. Black for their care & support.
November 14, 2003

NEWHOOK / PRETTY - Lori, Chris and big brother James are happy to announce the early but safe arrival of our sweet Charles Robert. Born on Sept. 4, 2003 at 3:05 p.m. at the WHC, weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. Our heartfelt thanks to the following people for their assistance: Raymond Roche and Ruby Moore for a safe ambulance ride from Placentia at 1:00 a.m.; Caseroom staff - Dr. Bartellas, Dr. Tucker and especially nurse Stacey Lambe for her extra special care; Christine Noel and other nursing staff of 5NB - you are all wonderful!; and Dr. Cherry Pike for outstanding care and support. Also welcoming Charles are his grandparents Hubert Newhook of Mount Pearl and Jim and Bess Pretty of Placentia who took care of James while we were in hospital...what would we do without you? A sincere thank you to our huge circle of family and friends for your love, gifts and warm wishes...we love you all!
September 26, 2003

NUNES/STAMP - Paulo and Heather are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Alexandre Christiano, born September 7, 2003, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Kevin and Urusla Stamp of St. John`s and Jose and Olga Nunes of Algarve, Portugal. Special thanks to Dr. Hart, Dr. Pugh, Dr. Seviour and all the staff at the Janeway for Alexandre`s safe arrival.
November 14, 2003

O`BRIEN - Michael and Nikki O`Brien are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Thomas Michael, born September 9, 2003. Grandparents Edward and Angela O`Brien (8^th grandchild) and Stan and Pearl Hampton (1st grandchild) welcomes Thomas to their families. Thomas is happy to be the 29^th great-grandchild for Myrtle Hampton. Special thanks to doctors and staff, especially Dr. Roche, Dr. Pugh and Judy. Thomas, your mom and dad wish you all that your heart desires.
October 31, 2003

O`REILLY - Todd and Colleen (Ho) are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Brandon Gregory, born September 16<sup>th</sup>, 2003 at 9:54 a.m., weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz. at the IWK, Halifax, N.S. Proud first time grandparents John and Carol O`Reilly, Bedford, NS, Lillian and Paul Ho, St. John`s, NL; great-grandparents Cecil and Jean Stockwood, and John O`Reilly Sr.; also Aunt Collette and Uncle Jason, St. John`s and Uncle Shaun, Halifax.
September 26, 2003

O`REILLY / WEIR - Sent from Heaven by her angel (grandmother), the late Shirley O`Reilly. Shirley Shannon Marie was born to Corey and JoAnne on Sept. 4, 2003. Grandparents Rudy O`Reilly and Bob and Marie Weir are overjoyed with their special gift.
October 24, 2003

PENNELL / WADDLETON - Gary and Deena are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second son, Calum Hebert, weighing 10 lbs. 4 oz. A little brother for Bray. Calum was born on September 18, 2003 at Lake Shore General Hospital, Pointe-Claire, Quebec.
October 24, 2003

PENNEY - Ian and Sarah Penney are pleased to announce the arrival of Lucas Maxwell Colborne Penney. He was born at the HSC at 2:29 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 7½ ozs. Also thrilled are big sisters Olivia and Alex. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff White.
September 12, 2003

PIERCEY - After their nine-month countdown, big brothers Joshua and Benjamin Piercey are pleased to announce the birth of their little sister, Nora Nicole on Wednesday, September 17^th, 2003! Proud Dad, Bob, would like to thank Mom, Rosalind, for growing and carrying their beautiful daughter. No soldier was ever so brave! Special thanks to Dr. Roche and the caseroom staff for a safe delivery. Just as thrilled are grandparents, Nan (Amy) and Pop (Gerald) Piercey, and Nan (Mary) Andrews of St. John`s! All of the Piercey and Andrews family share our joy on this wonderful day!
September 19, 2003

PUTT - Rosemary and Joey are thrilled to announce the early, but safe, arrival of their daughter, Jasmine Mary Putt, at the WHC, on September 6, 2003, at 12:36 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Proud grandmother for the second time, Mary Dinn. Jasmine is welcomed by first-time uncle Brian and first-time cousin Jennifer. Watching over Jasmine are guardian angels Poppy Vincent Dinn and Nanny Wilhelmina and Poppy Thomas Putt. Very special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and Michelle Dalton for prenatal care; Drs. Pugh, Parsons and Daley for delivery and Caseroom nurses. An extra special thanks to the nurses of 5NB, especially Margaret and Rose... you are true angels. Daddy would like to thank Stephanie and Jason for their special welcome home surprise!
October 03, 2003

REID / WHITEWAY - Lorne and Kelly Reid are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Matthew Stanley, born on September 14, 2003 at 11:24 PM, weighing 7 lbs. 4.75 ozs. Proud grandparents are Stanley and Beatrice Reid of Dildo and Sarah Whiteway of Green`s Harbour. Special thanks go out to Doctor Jeff White, Case Room Nurses Regina and Colleen and the Nurses of 5NB. Also many thanks to family and friends for your love, gifts and warm wishes.
October 31, 2003

ROFF/ROSE - Haleigh has a baby sister! Born September 23^rd, 2003, Janet (Rose) and Martin`s second treasure, Cassidy Megan, weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. Proud grandparents are Frank and Norma Rose (Newfoundland) and Marion and John Roff (England).
November 07, 2003

ROBERTS/YOUDEN - Sarah and James are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Clare Nansi, a baby sister for Evan. Clare was born on September 8, 2003, weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz. Proud grandparents are Jim and Mildred Youden, Roy and Pat West, and Pamela Roberts. Proud great-grandparents are Eliza Churchill, and Philip and Una Youden. A special thank you to Dr. Patrick O`Shea.
November 07, 2003

SKIFFINGTON / WHITE - Corey and Susan are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their first child, Jacob Corey. Jacob was born on September 7, 2003 and weighed in at 8 lbs. 15¾ ozs. Also thrilled with Jacob`s arrival are first-time grandparents Randy and Debbie White of St. John`s. Equally as thrilled are Gerald and Brenda Skiffington of St. Philips with their first Newfoundland-born grandchild. Many thanks to Drs. Kum, Pugh & Parsons, case room nurses Lisa & Joan and nurses Karen & Rose of 5NB.
October 03, 2003

SMITH - Joe and Isobel Murphy of Topsail are happy to announce the arrival of their first granddaughter, Kaili Anne Smith, on September 12, 2003. Kaili is the first child for Alisa (nee Murphy and Ryan Smith of South Korea. Other proud grandparents are Pam Bennett of New York and Pat and Ken Smith of Ontario.
September 26, 2003

STACEY - Bertram and Natalie (Arraya) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Lauren Catherine, born at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON on September 20, 2003 at 1:30 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. Proud grandparents for the first time are Jose and Norah Arraya of Mississauga and the 6^th for Bob and Rose (Berrigan) Stacey, St. John`s.
September 26, 2003

STACK - Trudy (nee Boland) and Fred are delighted to announce the early but safe arrival of their first handsome son, Brady Joseph, weighing 4 pounds 8¾ ounces, and their third beautiful daughter, Chelsey Joy, weighing 5 pounds 4¼ ounces. Twins, Brady and Chelsey were born at the Women`s Health Centre, HSC on September 17, 2003. Big sister Holly (age 2) and Nanny, Doris Boland of St. John`s are thrilled with their births. Watching over Brady and Chelsey from Heaven is big sister Hailey, Poppy Boland and Nanny and Poppy Stack. Also welcoming them are their half-siblings (Tara, Corey, Kellie, Ashley and Jordan) and a wide circle of extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the HSC caseroom, especially Doctors Michelle Suga and Joan Crane. Thanks also to Dr. Terry O`Grady for her extra special prenatal care.
"The birth of our precious twins was a wonderful and blessed event that has made our family truly complete."
December 19, 2003

VOKEY/GALLAGHER - Joanne and Todd would like to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl Cailie-Ann Ruby on Thursday, September 4^th, 2003 at 2:16 p.m. at the HSC. Cailie weighed in at 7 lbs., 14½ ozs and 20.5 cm tall. She was absolutely beautiful. Her proud grandparents are Ann & Terry Gallagher, Ruth Vokey & Omer Arsenault and Dwight & Liz Vokey. Cailie has three great-grandparents, Pop Vokey, Nan Gallagher & Nan Saunders that are also celebrating this happy occasion. Cailie's extended family, aunts, uncles and cousin Zachary are ecstatic. Cailie at 7½ months is 15 lbs, 12 ozs. of pure joy and has brought much happiness to her large family. Special thanks to Dawn for her help in the Caseroom.
April 24, 2004

WELLON - Tracey Bridger and Bob Wellon are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, Spencer Caius Jason Wellon, born September 6, 2003 at the WHC, weighing 9 lbs 6½ oz. Proud grandparents are Spencer and Monica Bridger of St. John`s and John and Ruby Wellon of Deer Lake. Special thanks to Dr. Cheryl Pugh, Dr. Steven Parsons, Dr. Cherry Pike, caseroom nurses Regina and Lisa and all 5NB staff. We would also like to thank our family and friends for all their support and kindness.
September 12, 2003

WILLIAMS - Charlene, Ernest and big brother Ryan are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Joshua Patrick, who was born on September 6, 2003 at the Janeway Hospital, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. Proud grandparents Charles and Miranda Tuff, Ernest and Bernice Williams. Thanks to Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Mossman, caseroom nurses and nurses on 5 North B.
October 11, 2003