Andrews, Caroline (nee Green) Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, December 17, 1999  Caroline Andrews of Winterton, aged 86 years.  Predeceased by husband Cecil, 1974, and sister Ellen, 1997.  Leaving to mourn, one sister; Olive Banton (Gordon), Winterton; one brother: Leslie Green, St. John's; six nieces and two nephews; also a large circle of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton .  Visiting hours Saturday, 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.  Time of the Funeral to be announced.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. **

Antle, Dorothy (nee Clarke) Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, December 25, 1999, Dorothy Antle of Victoria, age 74 years.  Predeceased by husband Joshua, 1998; sons: Robert and Chesley; brothers: Chesley, Ernest and Edward.  Leaving to mourn three daughters;  Merina (Gregory)Murray; Diane (Wayne) Dean and Elizabeth (Terry) Jackson, all of Victoria; three sons: Elihu (Gloria); Edward (Velma), and Frank (Beverly), all of the Victoria; ten grandchildren: Christa (Geoffrey) Baldwin; Scott Antle; Robert (Lori) Murray; Catherine Dean; Jennifer Antle; Rosemary Antle; Andrea Murray; Christopher Antle; Laura Jackson and Emily Jackson; three great grandchildren: Sarah Baldwin; Stephanie Antle and Jasmine Parsons; one brother Allan (Molly) Clarke, Carbonear; one sister Marjorie Gosse, Spaniard's Bay; also a large number of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear, until 12 noon Monday, December 27, 1999.  Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Victoria.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. daily.  For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750. **

Antle, Emma Doris (nee Carter) Passed away December 8, 1999, at the age of 74, wife of Edgar Antle.  Left to mourn are three sisters; Mrs. Grace Growbridge, Mount Pearl; Sophie Carter and Effie Malfred Carter, Mount Pearl, two brothers: Hector and wife Jean, Wabush, Labrador and Eric and wife Mildred, St. John's.  The Funeral will take place in Kitchener, Ontario. **

Balsom, Marguerite (nee Avery) Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on December 20, 1999, Marguerite Balsom of Clarenville, in her 58^th year.  Predeceased by her brother Thomas Avery.  Left with fond and loving memories, her beloved husband, Velmore, of 36 years; one daughter; Carol Anne Balsom, Ottawa, Ontario; three sons: Rex (Tammy), Clarenville; Dr. Rodney Balsom (Dr. Ellen Wood), London, Ontario; Edgar (fiancée Sherri), Fort McMurray, Alberta; four sisters: Mary Vey (William), Long Beach; Elsie Blundon (William), Clarenville; Edith Stringer (Clifford), Hodges Cove; Eileen Whalen (Eldon), Toronto, Ontario; sister in law; Eileen Avery, Long Beach; one brother Max Avery (Leonie), Queens Cove; mother-in-law; Effie Balsom, Clarenville; grandchildren; Alexander, Lochlain; step-grandchildren; Tyler, Ryan; and a large number of relatives and friends.  Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville.  Funeral at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Salvation Army Citadel with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery in Clarenville.  In her memory,  Memorial Fund to the G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital / C.A.T. Scan.**

Barron, John Patrick Passed peacefully away on Monday, December 6, 1999 at the Grace Hospital, St. John's.  John Barron Sr., of Whitbourne, aged 86 years.  Predeceased by his wife Rose.  Survived by eight sons; John Jr.,; William (Sarah); Cyril; Gerald (Cindy); Kevin; Ben (Jean); Darry; Greg (Wanda); six daughters; Doreen, Aggie (John); Marion (Joe); Theresa; Debbie; Ernestine (Bill);  31 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; one brother Peter; three sisters; Maude; Margaret; and Rhonda.  Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Cabot Ave., Whitbourne.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund.  Date and time to to be announced.** 

Benson, Terrence Passed away suddenly as the result of the tragic helicopter accident, on December 3, 1999, Terry Benson, aged 43 years.  Leaving to mourn are his loving parents Ernest and Verna Benson; brothers; Ern (Nancy Squires); sister Judy (Wallace Lockyer); nieces:Jody Benson and Amanda Lockyer; nephews Adam Benson and Robert Lockyer; grandfather Newman Benson; special friends; Brian and Beverly Merrill and  Iwon Kozka  of Vancouver, Mark and Marilyn Hennebury of Ottawa, Gary and Georgina Udle, Pat and Cynthia Barren, and families, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.  Visitation at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd, on Tuesday, December 14, 1999, pending arrival from Calgary.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Terry's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. 
Terry, you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
"May You Now Fly with the Angels". **

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

Brady, Evelyn Louise Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Wednesday, December 15, 1999, Evelyn Brady, aged 96 years.  Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories, her brother Willis Brady of Halifax; nieces; Janet Flemming (Robert), St. John's and Heather Zitner (David), Halifax; a special great-niece Heather Griffin (Jay) and special great- nephew Brian Flemming (Darlene), and their families; other relatives and friends.  Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, December 16, 1999, 9:30 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.  Donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick's Mercy Home. **

Bragg, Arthur Died Tuesday, December 14, 1999, Arthur Francis Bragg, age 51.  Left with precious memories are his wife Donna; daughter, Dana  and son-in-law Tom Rogers; son Stephen and wife Laura (Glover); also precious grandchildren: Emily, Anne and Daniel.  Leaving to mourn in Newfoundland, his brothers; Steven (Brenda), Danny (Dot), and Charlie; sisters: Kathleen (Mike Murphy), Rose, Margaret, Lucy and Wilhemena.  Also in Newfoundland remembering him with a smile is Donna's family, who embraced him as their own. A very special sister-in-law Lona, who helped take care of him to the end.  Lona's husband and Art's good buddy Gord Badcock; brothers in-law; Cyril(Betty), Jim (Siobhan) and Jim's children's mother, Lil; his personnel comic, Don (Hilda); sisters-in-law; Toni Hibbs, Juanita Holwell (Bill), Tracey Hibbs and Lynn Cooper (John); a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Art will also be missed by many friends in Vancouver where he, Donna and their children, lived for 15 years.  Remembering him as well are Michael and Kathryn who made him an honorary uncle; many friends in Alberta, his great workmates and most considerate employer George Esterer and family.  Art's courage and humor will never be forgotten.  As per Art's wishes, cremation has already taken place.  A Memorial Service  celebrating his life will be held at The St. Albert Funeral Home (9 Muir Drive), Connelly-McKinley Ltd., 11 a.m. Friday, December 17, 1999.  At a later date, Art's ashes will be returned to Newfoundland.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity dear to Art's heart, The Spina Bifida Clinic at Glenrose Hospital, EDM. **  

Bragg, Melvin L. Corner Brook, Newfoundland.  It is with sadness that the family of the late Mr. Melvin Bragg, announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, on Saturday,  December  11th, 1999 at the age of 79 years.  He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Blanche (nee Avery); his sisters: Vivian Bragg, Corner Brook and nephew Roy and niece Judy; Susan Williams, Florida, and nephews, Danny, Dale, nieces, Ann and Karen; Mildred Kinsman, St. John's and niece Colleen and nephew Gordon; sisters -in-law: Gwen Lambert (Robert), Southport; Minnie Marche(Eric), Shoal Harbour;  brothers-in-law:  Cecil Avery (Phyllis), Southport; Arthur (Una) Avery; Silas (Minnie); Leslie (Daphne) and Clifford (Joyce) Avery, all residing at Weybridge, Random Island.  He will also be missed by his special niece Bernie Primmer, Mount Pearl and a large number of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Mary Bragg.  The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness on Premier Drive, Corner Brook with interment at the Kingdom Hall Cemetery in Pasadena.  Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington St, Corner Brook, phone 634-9800, Monday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 and Tuesday from 10-12 noon.  Tributes may be made by making donations to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Corner Brook.**

Bridger, Wilbert (Bert) Kitchener
Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni on December 31, 1999, Wilbert Kitchener Bridger, age 83 years. Born January 20, 1916 in Brighton, Newfoundland. Predeceased by parents George and Priscilla, brothers Pearce and Dexter, sisters Fanny and Lily. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories, his loving wife Meta (nee Greenham); daughters: Loretta Roper (Edgar), Kay Whitten (Stephen); sons: George (Stacey), Oslo (Tana) and Clyde; grandchildren; Mark, Susan, and Phillip Whitten, Nicole Roper, and Rhonda Bridger (USA); brothers in law: Wilbur, Otto (Nellie), Fred (Evelyn), Harold (May) and Frank (Verbena); sisters in law: Ruby Greenham, Sadie Stockley (Roy) and Florence Greenham; many nephews, nieces and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, 10-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Sunday, 10-12 noon Monday. Funeral Service from the Salvation Army Citadel, Adams Avenue on Monday, January 3, 2000 at 2 PM. Interment in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel, Adams Avenue.
"Safe in the arms of Jesus". **

Brown, Eva M. (nee Hollett)
Aged 87, beloved wife of the late Earl C. Brown passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home, St. John's on December 25^th, 1999 after succumbing to Alzheimer's disease. Left to mourn her are her loving daughters and their spouses; Linda and David Kilcup, Audrey and Leslie Pike, Daphne and Raymond LeGrow and Edith and Warwick Meadus; as well as 12 grandchildren and 13 grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, St. John's, December 28 from 7-9 P.M.. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., December 29^th, 1999 at Carnell's Chapel with interment following at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. She will be sorely missed. 

Butt, Arthur Wilson Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Palliative Care Unit, after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 12, 1999, Arthur Wilson Butt, age 78 years.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his loving wife of 46 years, Ethel (nee Brien); one son Roger (Patricia); one daughter Cindy McNeil; four grandchildren, Melissa and Katelyn Butt, Shawn McNeil of Edmonton; one sister Jean Pardy, St. John's; and as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.  Mr. Butt was a loyal long time member of Wesley United Church Choir.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd.  Visiting hours daily from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.  Funeral service 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 1999 from Wesley United Church, Patrick Street, with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. **

Butt, Chesley Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, December 30, 1999,  Chesley Butt of Freshwater, Carbonear, aged 85 years.  Predeceased by wife Violet M., 1993.  Leaving to mourn one daughter, Adelle (David) Tucker, Torbay; three sons: Frazer (Sylvia), Bishop's Falls; Marcus (Cynthia),Tilton and Fred  (Debbie), Carbonear;  eight grandchildren: Melissa, David Jr., Marcus, Jessica, Stephanie, Paul, Frazer and Angela;  sister in law, Elva Butt, Freshwater, Carbonear; also a large number of relatives and friends.  Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12 noon Saturday, January 1^st, 2000.  Funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Freshwater, Carbonear.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the United Church, Freshwater.  Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2-5 p.m.,7-9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noël's Funeral Home at 596-5750. **

Chipman, Chesley Passed peacefully away after a brief illness at the Health Science Complex on Thursday, December 9, 1999, Chesley Chipman of Spaniards Bay, aged 79 years.  He is predeceased by his wife Hazel.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, one son; James, Richmond Hill, Ontario; three daughters: Elizabeth (Steve Davyd), Langley, British Columbia, Nina Wood, St. John's, and Joan (Dennis Masaro), Surrey, British Columbia; seven grandchildren: Sheri (Hason El Madani), Andrew Wood (Tina Chafe), Philip Davyd (Tammy Chernier), Christopher Davyd, Angie Wood, Jamie Masaro and Kristy Masaro; and two great-grandchildren: Bryan Chafe and Justin  El Madani.  Also leaving to mourn a large circle of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Young's Funeral Home, Spaniard's Bay.  The family will be receiving relatives and friends today, from 12 Noon to 2 P.M., and 7-9 P.M., and Sunday from 12 Noon to 4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M..  Funeral Service to take place on Monday, December 13 at 10:30 A.M. from Holy Redeemer Anglican Church, Spaniards Bay.  Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Mall Tree Hill, Spaniards Bay.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. **

Clarke, Alexander A. Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, Alexander A. (Sandy) Clarke of Victoria, age 76 years.  Predeceased by son-in-law Chesley; sisters: Myrtle and Annie; brothers: Austin, Amos and Augustus; and brother-in-law Theodore Sellars.  Leaving to mourn wife Hilda; six daughters: Melvina King and Zena (Eldred) Slade, both of Victoria; Ina (Raymond)Minna, Bradford, Ontario; Mary (David) Carpenter, Harbour Grace,; Pauline (Hector) King, Perry's Cove and Paulette (Randy) Worthman, Heart's Delight; three sons: Lionel (Emma), Carbonear;  Lloyd (Rosemary) and Bertram, both of Victoria; 17 grandchildren: Dale (Daphne), Robert (Colleen), Michael, Dwain, Scott, David (Judy), Sandy, Stephen (Sherry), Billy Jim, Stephen, Charmaine, Rodney, Blair, Tracy (Lisa), Tammy (Jeffrey), Christopher and Michael; 5 great-grandchildren Keisha, Courtney, Jordan, April and Thomas; six brothers: Lionel, Markland; Pleaman (Violet), Nathaniel (Bertha Mae) and Stanley, all of Victoria; Donald (Gladys), St. John's and Bert (Olga), Manuels; 4 sisters: Lillian (Cyril) Drowns, Bell Island; Gladys (Thomas) Deering, Carbonear; Susie Sellars, Western Bay and Muriel (Donald) Jackson, Victoria; sisters in law; Joyce Clarke and Annie Clarke, both of Victoria; also a large number of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12 noon Friday, December 10^th, 1999.  Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Victoria.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-5 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m. daily.  For any additional information please call Noël's Funeral Home at 596-5750.** 

Clarke, Amelia Called home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 12, 1999.  Born in Liberia in 1948, Amelia was forced from her homeland by civil war in 1989.  She spent eight years in a refugee camp in Cote d'Ivoire before coming to Canada in February 1997.  Amelia was a "mother" to anyone in need of assistance.  She is survived by 11 children and five great-grandchildren.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral 2 p.m. on Thursday from West End Baptist Church with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West End Baptist Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice.**

Coady, Frederick Joseph (Freddy)
Passed away suddenly at his home in St. John's, Monday, December 13, 1999, formerly of Bay Bulls, in his 69^th year. Predeceased by sisters: Marcella Walsh, Rita Bishop, Theresa Carter and brother Wilfred Coady. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, nieces and nephews from the Walsh, Carter, Bishop and Coady families, as well as brother-in-law Patrick Carter and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 11 A.M. from Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Bay Bulls. Interment at Our Lady of Mount Loretta Cemetery, Bay Bulls.**

COLE, Leonard - Passed away at Toronto on December 24, 1999, age 72 years, formerly of Bell Island. Leaving to mourn 5 sisters: Bride Noftall (Roy), Kingston, Ont., Marjorie O'Mara (Frank), Huntsville, Ont., Shirley Seaward, B.C., Dorothy, Mount Pearl, Cecilia, Mount Pearl; 2 brothers: Fred and Samuel, both of Mount Pearl. Cremation took place at Toronto. A Memorial Service with interment will take place at Bell Island at a later date.
January 11, 2000

Collins, Joseph
Passed peacefully away on December 25, 1999 at Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Oakville, Ontario. Joseph (Joe) Collins, in his 59^th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Formerly of Freshwater, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by his parents John (1994) and Mary (1998). Leaving to mourn his devoted wife and best friend Beth, and his two loving daughters Sarah and Laura. Also, his brother John (Jennie) Follett, at Placentia, his sisters Marg (Richard) Power at North Harbour, Marie at Scarborough, and Josephine (Sebastian) Walsh at North Harbour. His mother in law Frankie Higginson and the members of her family. Funeral Services were held at St. Michael's Church, Oakville, on December 30, 1999. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.**

Condon, Kevin F. Passed peacefully away at home, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 17, 1999, aged 86 years, 11 months.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 55 years, Harriet (Walsh); sons: Brendan(Joan), Goulds: Brian (Georgina), St. John's; Dennis (Bernadette), Goulds; daughters;  Carol Anne  (Tony Barton), Goulds; and Judy (Tony Clinton), Australia; Rosemarie (Ed Croft), Goulds; 22 grandchildren; one sister: Agnes (John Bolos), Oshawa; one brother: Patrick (Anna), Goulds; one sister-in-law, Bridget Condon, Calvert;  one brother-in-law; Robert Ledwell, Calvert.  Predeceased by brothers: Ronald, Frank, Robert and sister Marion Ledwell.  Left with fond and loving memories are many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Fermuse.  Visitation Sunday, December 19, 1999 and Monday, the 20^th from 2-10 p.m.  Funeral Tuesday, December 21^st, 1999 at 11 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Church, Calvert.  Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ferryland. 
"To the world he was just one, to us he was the world".

Connors, Nora (nee Connors)
Passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Center on Saturday, December 25, 1999, Nora Connors (nee Connors) of Pouch Cove, age 54 years. Left to mourn loving husband Mike; one daughter, Dyan(Ken Roche); one son Michael (Helen), Fort McMurray; three sisters: Veronica Willis, New Hampshire; Josephine (Gerald) Boyle, New Hampshire; Jean (John) Wareywoda, Ontario; three brothers; Jerry (Alice), Dave (Marie), Will (Loretta), Pouch Cove; six sisters in law; seven brothers in law; also a number of nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visiting hours Sunday 7-10 p.m.: Monday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. 7-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral on Tuesday to St. Agnes Church for Mass at 2 p.m.. Interment at Pouch Cove Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory to be made to St. Agnes Memorial Fund or the charity of one's choice.
Forever loved and forever remembered.**

Conway, Sister Mary Placide, RSM Entered into eternal life from McAuley Convent, St. John's, Newfoundland on Tuesday, December 28, 1999, Sister Mary Placide Conway, RSM, aged 90 years.  Predeceased by her brother Bill: and her sisters Dolores and Kathleen; and sister-in-law Florrie.  Leaving to mourn, besides the Sisters of Mercy, her brothers: Gerald (Sadie), St. John's; Tom, LaChine, Quebec;  sister, Betty Norris (Abe), Cambridge, Ontario; sister-in-law Kay Conway, Cambridge, Ontario; one brother-in-law Richard King, Hamilton, Ontario; several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, plus many friends.  Waking at McAuley Convent, 250 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John's, on Wednesday December 29, 1999, 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, December 30 until 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial from Corpus Christi Parish Church, Waterford Bridge Road on Friday, December 31, 1999 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery.  
May she rest in peace. **

Cooper, Christopher Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 18, 1999 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Christopher Cooper, age 75 years.  Predeceased by his parents Alice and Edward, sisters Mary, Helen, and Joan and his brothers: Jack and Jim.  Leaving to mourn his fiancée Angela Woodford; brother: Mark, St. John's; sister: Margaret Conniyyaro of Boston and the Ryan family; also other relatives and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass on Monday, December 20, 1999 at St. Patrick's Church at 1:30 p.m..  Interment at Mount Pleasant Field of Honor. **

COSTELLO, James J. - Passed away after a short battle with cancer, in Philadelphia, U.S.A. on December 28, 1999, James Joseph Costello, age 54 years. Predeceased by his father James & one sister Stella Marie of Conception Harbour. Leaving to mourn his loving mother Gertrude, five brothers: Francis (Tilly), Kenneth (Gwen), Pat (Sherry), Michael (Jackie), Joe (Peggy); five sisters: Josephine (Greg), Mary (Sam), Annette, Laura (Pat), Stella (Mikey) all of Conception Harbour. Left with fond & loving memories twenty nieces & nephews. Also a large circle of relatives & friends of Conception Harbour & Philadelphia, U.S.A. Resting at Conway's Funeral Home, Conception Harbour, Friday, 10:00 am - 10 pm. Funeral Mass Saturday, January 1, 2000 at 1:00 pm at St. Anne's Church, Conception Harbour. Interment to follow at St. Anne's Cemetery.
December 30, 1999

Crocker, Mollie Passed away at Windsor, Ontario, Mollie Crocker, aged 84 years.  Wife of the late Jet G. Crocker.  Leaving to mourn her daughter Daphne; her son Lindy; her granddaughters: Jodi, Raylene and Laura Lynn; and great-granddaughter Rachel; also a number of other relatives and friends.  A Memorial service will be held at Barrett's Chapel, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 2:30 p.m.  Donations in her memory may be made to the Vera Perlin Society.  **

Cunningham, John Joseph (Jack)
Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Ontario on Sunday, December 19, 1999, in his 75^th year. Second World War Veteran-Royal Navy, Active Service-HMS Berwick PJX166543. Peacefully passed away with his loving son Harry and daughter in law Wendy at his bedside. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Loving father of daughters, Rhonda O'Brien (Gordon); Deborah Walsh (Robert); Barbara Dawe (Robert); sons, John, Harry (Wendy), and Glenn. Eight grandchildren, Alison and Tyler Welsh, Michael and Angela O'Brien, Christopher and Ashley Dawe, Holly and Vanessa Cunningham. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, January 11th, 2000 at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass from the Basilica on Wednesday, January 12^th, 2000 at 9:30 a.m.. Burial in "Field of Honor", Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.**

Dawe, Lloyd
Passed away suddenly on December 30, 1999, Mr. Lloyd Dawe in his 66^th year. Mr. Dawe is predeceased by father Charles Cecil (1978); grandson Trevor James Charles (1983). Left with fond and loving memories is his mother Winnie, Gander; sons: David and Sandra, Kitchener, Ontario; William, St. John's; John, wife Lee-Ann, Kitchener, Ontario; daughter Karen Dawe, Millertown; brother Charlie, wife Juanita, Gander; sister Marina, husband Ron Fleming, Toronto; eight grandchildren, one great grand child; several nephews, nieces and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Monday, January 3, 2000 From St. Martins Anglican Church, Gander. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Stacey's Funeral Home Ltd., Gander. **

Desbarats, George Henri
Passed peacefully away at the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavillion on Monday, December 13, 1999 George Henri Desbarats. Aged 99 years. George H. Desbarats graduated from the Royal Naval College of Canada in 1918. He continued his studies at McGill University, where he received, an honors degree in Electrical Engineering in 1922. He is a charter member of The Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland. He is a retired Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, a Veteran of World War I and World War II, and a past president of Mount Pearl Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was the first chairman of the Newfoundland Power Commission, which is now Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Along with other societies and organizations, he is a fellow of the American Geographic Society, and a member of the society of American Military Engineers. He is predeceased by Gladys Whitten, 1989. He leaves to mourn with loving memories his three daughters: Carmen Desbarats, Ottawa; Denise Desbarats (Paul Pierson), Golden, Colorado; and Andree Desbarats (Dr. Henry Becker), Kingston; one son, Georges Allain Desbarats, Ottawa; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and also a number of nieces, nephews in Ontario and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial to be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 1999 from Corpus Christi Parish, Waterford Bridge Road. Cremation to follow. Burial to take place in his family's burial plot in Ottawa at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer and Research Center.**

Devereaux, John F.
Passed away suddenly at his residence on December 31, 1999, John Devereaux, aged 67 years. Predeceased by three sons; Perry, Wayne and Gerard, parents Andrew and Ellen Devereaux. Leaving to mourn wife; Margaret; sons: Michael (Monica); Darren (Mary Lou); daughters: Mary Lynn; Bev (Ted); Jackie (David); Regan; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild; sisters: Betty, Bride, Nora, Helen; brothers: Paddy, Paul, and half brother, Bill Rose and families; mother in law Stacia Carrigan, and special friends Michael, and Les. Remains resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation on Sunday, January 2 from 8-10 p.m., Monday, January 3 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at 10 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi, Outer Cove. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. **

Dobbin, Georgina (nee St. Croix) Passed away suddenly, as a result of a tragic car accident, on Wednesday, December 29, 1999, Georgina Dobbin (nee St. Croix), St. Mary's, age 46 years.  Predeceased by father, Ignatius, 1991, brother Ronald, 1997, niece Jackie, 1992, mother-in-law Kathleen, 1996.  Leaving to mourn her sad loss, husband Cas; daughters: Jocelyn(Dapo), Arlene (Darcy); son; Caslmin; mother Rita; brothers; Ignatius, Harold, Paul, Eugène; and sisters: Christine, Jeanette, Marion, Diane, Shirley, Rhonda; also a very large extended family of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.  Resting at Gibbons' Funeral Home, St. Mary's, Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m..  Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 3, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Assumption, St. Mary's.  Burial to follow.
"Mom, your sun will never set". **

Dunn - Delaney, Phyllis Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at the Carbonear General Hospital. Phyllis Dunn-Delaney, formerly of Hayward Ave., St. John's. Predeceased by her brother James and her sister Ida Browne. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband Charles P. Delaney; her sister, Florence Gauthier of Point Claire, Québec; her brother Fred and wife Theresa of South River, Conception Bay, with whom she resided. Also lovingly remembered by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 11 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her name may be made to a charity of one's choice.**

Dunphy, Patrick William Of Dartmouth, died December 8, 1999, in his 76^th year, at the Q. E. Health Sciences (Victoria General Site) in Halifax. Born in Curling, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Rockett) Dunphy.  He received his high school education at the Sacred Heart School in Curling.  He went to work at Furlong Brothers Herring Plant and Coombs Department Store just before joining the firm of Humber Motors Ltd. in 1954.  In 1964 he purchased the automobile dealership from the estate of his father-in-law, and continued to operate the same until 1978 when he sold the company to Derek  Young C.A.  He was a member of the Archbishop Howley Council of the Knights of Columbus for many years and was an Honorary Life Member.  He was also an Honorary Member of Rotary International.  During his years in the automobile business, he served a term as president of the Newfoundland Auto Dealers Association and was a director of the Canadian Auto Dealers Association; he also served as a director of the Ford Dealer Advisory Council.  During his business career we also served a year as president of the Corner Brook Chamber of Commerce and a Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.  Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Wiseman; one daughter, Barbara MacEwen  (John) and their children, Patrick and Lori-Beth, all of Dartmouth.  Also surviving are his sisters: Gertrude MacLennan (John), Joan O'Driscoll (Francis); and brothers: Gerald (Grace); William (Irene); Kenneth (Renata);and a large circle of nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister Rita Milani and brothers Francis and Harold.  Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9  (Thursday) today in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (Maple Street, Dartmouth).  Cremation to follow with burial at a later date in Oakridge Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  In lieu, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.**

DURDLE, Stella (nee Curtis) - Passed peacefully away at Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital, Bell Island on December 19, 1999, age 92 years. Predeceased by husband Thomas, daughter Joyce and infant son. Left to mourn their sad loss are 3 daughters: Phyllis (Ron Ethridge), Kingston, Ont., Kay (Tom Hickey), Cambridge, Ont., Claudine (Art Coward), Lower Sackville, N.S.; two sons: Reg and Arch (Theresa), both at Bell Island; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday 7-10 p.m.; Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. until Funeral Services at 2 p.m. in St. Cyprians Church. Interment to follow at St. Boniface Cemetery, Bell Island. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory to a charity of one's choice.
December 20, 1999

Earle, Fred G.
Royal Canadian Air Force R252357. Passed peacefully away at his home, Carbonear, on Monday, December 27, 1999, age 75 years, in the presence of his loving family; wife Priscilla; daughters: Lyn (Wellington); Babs (Phillip) and Pegi; sons: Norman and Frederick (Carla); precious grandchildren: Shane Pilgrim and Frederick and Janah Earle. Also leaving with loving memories, his sisters: Nellie Anderson, Gertrude King, Jean Kennedy and Gwen (Jim) Brokenshire and sister in law Margie Bowers; as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at his home, 4 Masonic Ave., Carbonear with visitation on Tuesday, December 28 and Wednesday, December 29, 1999 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. Donations in his memory may be made to the St. James Anglican Church Restoration Fund or the Carbonear General Hospital. For any additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear at 596-5750.**

Ennis, John J. Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Saturday, December 11^th, 1999, John J. Ennis, age 101, formerly of Merasheen, Placentia Bay.  Predeceased by his wife Bride in 1989 and daughter Jean and three grandchildren in 1972.  Leaving to mourn daughter; Angela (Mrs. William Abbott), and son Pat (Doris) of St. John's; also 26 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; also several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Sunday from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.  Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia, Monday from 2-10 p.m.  Funeral Tuesday from Sacred Heart Church at Placentia at 10 a.m.  Interment at Old Cemetery, Placentia.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick's Mercy Home or a charity of one's choice. **

FAHEY, Edward J. - Passed peacefully away at his home in Chapel's Cove on Dec. 31, 1998, Edward J. Fahey in his 84^th year. Leaving to mourn his sister Elizabeth Lewis, his nephew John Lewis and wife Assumpta and grand-nieces: Jeannette, Michelle and Darlene; nephew: Bernard Lewis, wife Linda and grand-niece Shannon, all of Holyrood and niece Margaret Lewis of Los Angeles; nephew Hubert Hicks and niece Lena Sullivan of Ontario and cousin Tom Mackey, Chapel's Cove. Also mourning his passing is a large circle of close friends and neighbours. Resting at Hickey's Funeral Home, Holyrood. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter and Paul RC Church, Harbour Main on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at 2 p.m. Interment at the RC Cemetery, Chapel's Cove.
January 02, 1999

FARRELL, Catherine Theresa - Passed away on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at the Health Sciences Center, after a lengthy illness, Catherine Theresa Farrell (nee Murphy), aged 69 years. Predeceased by infant daughter Jamie. Leaving to mourn with fond memories, Patrick, her loving husband of 49 years, 11 months; 16 devoted children: Patricia (Vince Burton), Andrew (Lorraine), Geraldine (Doug Mahon), Agnes (Don Barnes), Patrick Jr., Gerard (Angie), Nick (Dianne), Greg (Georgina), Karen (Wayne Hollahan), Carmel (Tony Trask), Joanne (Bill Pearcey), Neil (Roxanne), Jennifer (Marvin Welsh), Jackie (Paul Gosse), Mary (Dean Connors), Jason (Tammy); 25 loving grandchildren; two sisters: Elizabeth Farrell and Hilda Kennedy; two brothers: Kevin (Elizabeth) and Ronald; sister-in-law Mary Davis (John); brothers-in-law: Ned, Robert (Elizabeth), Joe, Philip (Audrey) and Jack Taylor; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road from 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial to take place Monday, January 3, 2000 from Holy Family Parish, Paradise, at a time to be announced. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.
December 31, 1999

Field, Gordon William Passed peacefully away at the Grace General Hospital on December 10, 1999, Gordon William Field, age 62 years.  Leaving to mourn his devoted wife Winnie (nee Evans); sons: Gordon Geoff (Marilyn) and Gary (Yvonne); daughters: Rhonda Alexander (Brian) of Rosedale, British Columbia and Corinne Dawe (Dave) of Bay Roberts.  Also eight loving grandchildren: Cody, Melissa, Jason, Candice, Brandon, Mitchell, Megan and Aaron; brothers: Eric(Betty), and Robert (Bride); sisters: Marge Hendricks (Robert), Audrey Dowden and Millicent Taylor of Florida;  mother in law Gladys Evans.  He also leaves to mourn many relatives and friends.  He will be sadly missed by the Old Comrades Association and many other charitable and volunteer organizations to which he devoted his retirement years.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd.  Visiting hours daily from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Funeral service 2 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 1999, from St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerland Road.  Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the General Hospital Health Foundation (Heart and Stroke Division).**

FLAHERTY, Joseph Andrew (Sr.) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Sunday, December 26^th, 1999, Joseph Andrew Flaherty in his 81^st year, of Avondale. Predeceased by his sons: Cletus, 1974, Edward, 1977, Joseph, 1999. Left with fond memories are his devoted and loving wife of 57 years, Mary Flaherty; his children: Jerome (Brenda), Avondale, Lena (Art) Warren, Abbotsford, B.C., Hilary (Joan) Flaherty, Toronto, Marie (Kenneth) Bimm, Dowling, Ontario, George (Jean) Flaherty, Holyrood, Fr. Clem Flaherty, Toronto, Ray (Ann) Flaherty, St. John's, Carol (Gary) Woodford, Hr. Main; his daughter-in-law Mary Flaherty, Avondale; his 22 cherished grandchildren and 11 precious great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation from 2-5 pm. and from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29^th, 1999. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at a later date.
"May his soul rest in the arms of the risen Lord."
December 28, 1999

Fleming, Francis Earl (1936-1999) Passed away at the Health Sciences  Center on Monday, December 13, 1999 after a valiant battle with cancer, in the presence of his loving family, Francis Earl Fleming, age 63 years. Retired Deputy  Chief of Police (RNC); State Advocate of Knights of Columbus, Newfoundland and Labrador;  Past  Grand Knight, Terra Nova Council; Past Faithful Navigator, Archibishop Howley Assembly; Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus; Vice-President of St. Vincent de Paul, Corpus Christi Conference. Predeceased by his father John, March 1998. Leaving to mourn loving wife of 42 years, Cathy (O'Brien); 2 sons; Frank (friend Ida), Mount Pearl; Wayne (Jackie), Windsor, Ontario; 4 daughters; Judy Peddle, Jean Whelan (Gary); Denise, all of St. John's; Debbie McCarthy (Sean), Mount Pearl; 8 grandchildren; Terry and Carla Fleming, Jason Peddle, Oliver, Joshua and Gary Whelan, Zachary and Hannah McCarthy. Also leaving to mourn; mother, Mrs. Ita Fleming, St. Vincent's; 7 brothers; Christopher; Joseph (Collette), St. Vincent's; John (Marion), Stephenville; Sylvester (Susan), Calgary; Vince; Ed (Joan), London, Ontario; Gary (Paula), St. Mary's; 5 sisters; Lillian (Joe Parrott); Imelda Critch; Carmel (Joe Whitty); Ethel (Greg Davis), London, Ontario; Caroline, St. John's; mother-in-law; Mrs. Margaret O'Brien, Cape Broyle; 5 brothers-in-law; 5 sisters-in-law; their spouses and families; Executive Members of State Council Knights of Columbus, Newfoundland and  Labrador; Brother Knights around the province as well as a large circle of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, close friends and relatives who will miss him dearly. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation: Tuesday, December 14, 1999, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesday, December 15, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; and Thursday, December 16, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 17, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to St. Vincent de Paul, Corpus Christi Conference or St. Patrick's Church Steeple Fund.
"In tears we saw you sinking,  We watchecd you fade away,  Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay.  But when we saw you sleeping,  So peaceful and free of pain,  We could not wish you back to  suffer all that again". **

Flood, Alphonsus Passed away December 14^th 1999, peacefully, Alphonsus Flood at  Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Center, Botwood, Newfoundland.  He was 80 years of age.  Mr. Flood retired from Abitibi-Price and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 12, Grand Falls-Windsor.  Predeceased by first wife Clara and second wife Mary.  Left to mourn are sons: Dave(wife Linda): Dan (wife Janice), Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland; step-son Sean Browne, St. John's, Newfoundland; daughters, Jean (husband Dave Sheppard) of Gander, Newfoundland;  Sandra (husband Sturman Canning), of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland; Ruth (husband Junior Stratton), of Aspen Cove, Newfoundland; step-daughter Sondria Browne of Ottawa, Ontario.  Also leaving to mourn sisters: Agnes Feehan, Clara Davis, Madeline Bassanette, Rose Muma, Margaret Cebrynski and brothers Tom, Pat and Ed Flood; 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a large circle of other family and friends. Fr. Kevin Barker conducted Funeral Services at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Grand Falls-Windsor, December 16, 1999.  Interment was at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Union Street, Grand Falls-Windsor.  Funeral arrangements were by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor.  Pallbearers were; Joe Kennedy, Fred Ivany, Pearce Farrell, Mike Wall, Jim Day and Bob Rideout. **

Foley, Kevin Age 60 years.  Passed peacefully away in the presence of family and friends at St. Clare's Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, December 7, 1999.  Predeceased by his loving wife Agnes; parents John and Loretta; brothers Ralph, William, John, and sister Margaret Hanlon.  Kevin is survived by his children: Darrell (Annette); Kevin (Susan); Michelle (Paul) Jordan; Annette; Karen (Dave) Ouelette; Dean(Danielle); 11 grandchildren; sisters: Bride Holden; Maureen (William) Power; brothers: Michael and Phillip (Pearl); sisters in law; Margaret (William) Hayes, Catherine (Dave) Power; Lucy (Tom), Murphy; brothers in law: Jack Burke; Tom (Sue) Burke; also a large number of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Wednesday from 4-10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Funeral Mass on Friday, December 10, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to Palliative Care Unit at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. **

Ford, Laura (nee Pottle)
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Sunday, December 26, 1999, age 75 years. Predeceased by her husband David Ford, on August 25, 1967. Leaving to mourn her daughter Tanya Stanford (Dave); granddaughter Shannon (fiancée Dennis); great granddaughter Brittany; five sisters: Retha Rideout; Evelyn Tucker; Genevieve Jones; Maisie Bishop (Walter) and Ruth; three brothers: Fred (Lillian)Pottle; Raymond (Doris) Pottle and Malcolm Pottle; and a number of nieces, nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; and 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 1999, from Barrett's Chapel. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.**

Forward, Warrick Passed peacefully away, after a short illness, at the Pentecostal Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach on Saturday, December 18^th, 1999, Warrick Forward of Carbonear and Buchans, age 91 years.  Predeceased by wife Hazel; brothers: Leslie and Gordon.  Leaving to mourn two sons: Clifford (Joan),Clarenville and  Edward (Beverly), Brigus; five grandchildren, Kevin, Susan, Steven (Anita), George (Michelle) and Jennifer; one great-granddaughter Krista; sister-in-law; Myrtle Forward, Massachusetts, USA; also a large number of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12 noon Tuesday, December 21, 1999.  Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from Bethany United Church and Cemetery, Carbonear.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Bethany United Church Cemetery Fund or to the Pentecostal Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach.  Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.  For any additional information please call Noël's Funeral Home at 596-5750.  **

Gadd, Robert Charles
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's, Palliative Care Unit on December 14, 1999, Robert Charles Gadd, age 78 years. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Susan (nee Morgan); dear father of Susan(Manuel Van De Velde), Manitoba; Judith (Joe Polanik), North Carolina; Louise (Jim Ainsley), Vancouver and Claire (Dean Price), Flatrock, and grandfather of Rochelle, Julie, Christine, Roslyn, Laurena and Daniel Van De Velde, Jenny Gadd, Andrea and Robert Dwyer; also survived by one sister Eileen (Arthur Siddle) of England. At Robert's request, a private family service will be held, followed by cremation. Family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday, December 17, 1999 from 7-9 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Clare's Pallative Care Unit, or a charity of one's choice.**

Gollop, Alice Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Wednesday, December 15, 1999. Alice Gollop, age 92 years.  Predeceased by  her parents Alfred and Mary; and brothers: Henry, James and Ivan(April 21st., 1999). Leaving to mourn many relatives and friends, and caregivers Agnes Howlett and the Gulliver family.  Also many thanks to the nursing staff, Sisters, Priests and Doctors of the St. Patrick's Mercy Home for their special care.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Wednesday 7-10 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m.  Funeral Mass on Friday, December 17, 1999 at 11 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church.  Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery.  No flowers by request.  Donations in her memory may be made to St. Teresa's Church. 
Rest in Peace. **

Greeley, Harold Passed peacefully away at the Grace General Hospital on Tuesday, December 14, 1999, Harold Greeley of Portugal Cove, his 72^nd year.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 49 years Susie (Dowden); sons: Chris (Hannah), Roger (special friend Sheila), Keith (Alma); three daughters: Brenda Picco (Bob), Daisy Summers (Ron), Carmel Saunders(Glen); 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren: two sisters: Elsie Toope (John) and Daisy Greeley, Boston; two brothers: Angus (Judy) and Matt in Ontario; also a large circle of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 389 Freshwater Rd.  Visiting hours on Wednesday from 2-10 p.m. with cremation to follow.  Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 1 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Portugal Cove.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Lung Association. **

Green, Roderick Nelson
Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 1999, Roderick Nelson Green of Hants Harbour. Age 82 years. Former employee of the U.S. Naval Station, Argentia. Leaving to mourn, wife of 56 years, Enid, Hoyles Escasoni Complex; son; Ted (wife Patsy), St. John's and their children: Donald and Amy; one daughter Shirley (husband Otto Brake), Corner Brook and their children: Jennifer (George Dolmont), Christie (friend Eddie) and Heidi(husband Jason); one great-grandson; sister Myra Green, Ottawa; also a large circle of sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.; and Thursday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Hants Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hants Harbour United Church Memorial Fund.**

Green, Stanley Gerald Passed peacefully away at the W.  H. Newhook Clinic on Friday, December 10, 1999, Stanley Green of Green's Harbour, in his 49^th year.  Predeceased by his mother  Adelaide.  Leaving to mourn his devoted wife Mary, and his father Maxwell (Ethel), father and mother-in-law; Woodrow and Bertha Cooper; seven sisters and five brothers: Alma March (Gerald), Roy (Evelyn), Janet Tizzard (Dwain), George (Edna), Linda Ruth(Charles), Ernie, Barbara Bamber (Alan), Hilda Pollard (Wilmore), David (Janet), Valery Harnum (Charles), Alice Hoskins (Doug), Alvin (Michelle). A large number of nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law, other relatives and many friends.  Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Green's Harbour, from where the Funeral service will be held at a time to be announced.  Donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Stanley G. Green Memorial Fund.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo.  **

Grimes, Wilson
Passed peacefully away at his residence on Thursday, December 30, 1999, Wilson Grimes, aged 81 years.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife Agnes; two sons: Wayne (Christine) and Carl (Trilby); 4 grandchildren: David, Carla,  Stephen and Andrew;  two sisters:  Miriam Noel of St. John's and Lorraine Burden of Arkansas, USA; sisters in law: Maud Grimes, Heart's Delight; Nina Goller, Aylmer, Québec; Alma Melanson, St. John's; Louise Scantlebury, Melbourne, Australia;  mother in law; Janet Evans; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2000 from Barrett's Chapel.  Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. **

Hall, Florence (nee Conway)
Passed peacefully away on December 28, 1999 at St. Patrick's Mercy Home, Florence Hall. Aged 93 years, was predeceased by her husband Gerald in 1978. Left with fond and loving memories, her daughter Barbara Barbour; son Raymond (Collette): four loving grandchildren: Catherine Barbour Welsh (Scott), Williamsburg, Ontario; Janet Barbour (special friend Rick Snow); Krista Hall (fiancée Shawn Groves) and Gerald Hall; one precious great grandson Brandon Welsh; also a number of nieces, one nephew and some very dear friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visiting Hours Wednesday, 10 A.M.-12 Noon., 2-4 P.M. and 7-10 P.M. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 9:30 A.M. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or contributions may be made in her honor to St. Patrick's Mercy Home.**

Hanlon, Cyril Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, World War 11.  Passed peacefully away at his home in O'Donnells, S.M.B.,  on Friday,  December 24, 1999, Cyril Hanlon in his 86^th year.  Predeceased by grandson Kenneth, mother Hanna and father Michael, four brothers; Gerard, Nicholas, Peter and John.  Leaving to mourn his sad loss, wife Mary; daughters; Hanna (Jim), Mount Pearl; Margaret (Doug), Mount Pearl;  sons: Gus, O'Donnells; Ron (Nellie), Ontario; Joe (Thelma), Admiral's Beach; Ralph (Bev), Mount Pearl; Kenneth (Holly), Ontario;  Peter, Ontario; Derrick (Dale)O'Brien, St. John's; Ronnie (Barb) O'Brien , Ontario; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother George; and one sister, Annie at O'Donnells; and a very large circle of relatives and friends.  Burial took place on Sunday, December 26, 1999. **

Harris, Wilson Lloyd J.P.
Passed peacefully away at the Sunshine Manor in the Dr. G. B. Cross Hospital, Clarenville on December 18, 1999, Wilson Lloyd Harris J. P. of New Chelsea, Trinity Bay, in his 92^rd year.  Left with fond and loving memories, his loving wife Betty, of 60 years; two daughters; Pat Harris, St. John's; Peggy Frechette (Roger), Amprior, Ontario; two sons: Wallace (Gloria); Wayne (Kathleen)(Cass), both of of Shoal Harbour; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a large number of relatives and friends;  longtime member of Masonic Lodge, Heart's Content and Clarke Wallace Orange Lodge of New Chelsea.  Remains resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville until 10 p.m. Sunday; then to Green's Funeral Home, Winterton Monday 2 p.m. until closing; Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon, the United Church, New Chelsea.  Funeral 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the United Church, New Chelsea.  Interment in the United Church Cemetery, New Chelsea.  Memorial fund to the Cemetery Fund, New Chelsea or the Sunshine Manor at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville. **

Healey, Edward Francis (Bud)
Passed away suddenly December 1999. Edward Francis Healey, aged 37 years. Predeceased by sister Kelly-Anne, 1987. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories, this tragic loss, son; Gary, daughters Alley and Chelsea and son Tyler; mother, Eileen and father Edward; brother Jimmy; fiancé Michelle; brother Barry; nephew Barry Jr.; niece Brittney; sister Janie, husband Gerry; nieces, Eileen and Danielle; sister Donna, husband John; nephews; John Jr., Wayne and Andrew; sister: Shelley, husband Jamie; niece: Holly and nephew Jamie Jr.; sister: Jackie, husband Wayne; nephews; Darryl, Wayne Jr. and niece Kelly-Ann; sister, Jamie-Lynn; also Carol; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral Mass, St. Teresa's, on Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
"In the arms of the Angels, until we meet again, Dad, Son, Brother, you will live in our hearts for ever until we meet again".**

Hillier, Lester Reginald
Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Monday, December 13, 1999, at the Grace Hospital, Lester Hillier, aged 69 years. Left with fond and loving memories his loving wife and best friend; Anne (nee Hancock); three sons: Wayne of Alberta, David and Douglas (Debby); six step children: Nancy White, Mona Morgan of Ontario, Dawn Letto (Floyd), Massachusetts; Brad (Darlene); Clark (Corry); Peter, of Alberta; 10 precious grandchildren: Daphne Hillier, Jeremy and Allanah Hillier, Chris and Matthew White, Katie Morgan, Bradley and Janel Hancock, Laura and Benjamin Letto; brother; Stewart (Mable), St. Anthony; sister Ruby (Lloyd)Burton, of La Scie; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd after 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, December 16, 1999 from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, at 2 p.m. with cremation to follow. Donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners Burn Unit or The Children's Wish Foundation.**

Hollahan, Elsie (nee Tilley) Passed away suddenly at her residence in Southern Bay on December 10, 1999, Elsie Hollahan of Southern Bay, in her 70th year.  Left with fond and loving memories, her husband Ronald, of 47 years; son Roger (Diane), St. John's and Gerald (Boyna) and Rick, Southern Bay; sisters:  Susie Sheppard and Yvonne Budgell, Botwood; and sisters: Leona Griffin and Rita Bragg, St. John's; brothers: Joseph Tilley (Bernadine), Glenwood, Robert (Pat), Gambo and William (Ena), Summerville.  Also leaving 4 grandchildren, a large number of relatives and friends.  Remains will be resting at Princeton United Church in Princeton.  Funeral will be 2 p.m. on Monday at United Church with interment at United Church Cemetery in Southern Bay.**

Hudson, Garry
Died tragically as a result a motor vehicle accident, Wednesday, December 29, 1999,  aged 40 years.  Leaving to mourn sons; Elvis, Rock (Tracy), and their mother Joan Miller; granddaughter; Lorissa Lynn; mother; Sarah, at the Hoyles Home; brother; Donnie;  sister; Lorna Sainsbury and husband Warren;  nephew; Lorne and wife Lynda; grandniece Samantha and grandnephew Bryson; also aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay.  Visitation Friday, December 31, 1999 from 12 noon to 9 p.m.  Funeral service on Saturday, January 1, 2000, at 2 p.m. from Memorial  United Church, Pouch Cove.  Internment at Memorial United, Pouch Cove.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.**

Hutchings, Mary Priscilla (nee Mercer) Passed away, after a lengthy illness, at the home of her daughter and in the presence of her family, Mary Priscilla (Mercer) of Whitbourne, age 86 years.  Predeceased by her husband George in 1996.  Left to mourn her loss but cherishing a lifetime of happiness and love are her children: Reg (Gill), Sylvia (Reg), Gordon (Carmel), and brother Reginald Mercer (Bessie);  precious grandchildren: Heidi, Chris, Erin, Paul, Brian, Mark, Adam, Mitchell, Andrea and Gordon ; great grandchildren: Leah, Shawna and Shaquile; as well as other relatives and friends.  Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne.  Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday from St. John the Baptist Church, Whitbourne with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., St. John's.**

Jackman, Cyril Joseph Passed peacefully away, December 15, 1999 in Regina, Saskatchewan, retired Warrant Officer, Canadian Armed Forces, age 59 years.  Predeceased by his parents, James and Madeline (Haggerty) Jackman and five brothers: Michael, Robert, Bernard, James and Charlie, all of St. John's.  Leaving to mourn his devoted wife Marian, his loving family, one daughter Dianne; four sons:  Michael (Kelly), Robert (Trish), Paul (Tracy), and David; also 8 beloved grandchildren.  Also left  to cherish his memory are his two sisters: Phyllis and Ed Short, of St. John's; Marie and John Millburn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Two sisters in law; Marjorie and Jean Jackman, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends in St. John's.  At Cyril's request, cremation has taken place in Regina with interment in Prince Edward Island.  In Cyril's memory, donations may be made to St. Patrick's Parish Steeple Fund, his childhood parish. **

Janes, Margaret (nee Jordan)
Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Monday, December 13, 1999, age 66 years. Leaving to mourn her husband Charles; two sons: Rodney (Christine) and Jason; one daughter, Sandra (and friend Paul). Predeceased by her mother and father, Thomas and Winnifred Jordan, and her brother Thomas. Leaving to mourn sisters: Mary Norman (John), Christina McCormack (Jim), Barb Jordan (Hugh), Nola Taylor (Wal), Myrtle Keals, Winnie Jordan (Gary); brothers: Jack (Lena), Bill (Lorraine), Pat (Barbara), Norman (Jean), Wallace (Barb), Kevin; brothers in law: Ches Jones (Ruth), Harold Jones (Madeline); sisters in law; Anne; one granddaughter, Sydney; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral Mass from St. John Bosco Church on Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Internment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
Please note--"Janes" was listed as her name; Brothers-in-law were at a listed as "Jones".**

JONES, Mary Agnes (nee Dwyer) - Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Home on December 11, 1999, aged 82 years, formerly of Bell Island. Predeceased by husband James, brother Dan Dwyer and sisters Nellie Pumphrey, Margaret Kent, Mary Dodd. Leaving to mourn four children: James R. (fiance Emma Chislett) St. John's, Francis, Stony Creek, Ontario; Theresa Bell (Steward) St. Catherines, Ontario, Barbara Hughes (Ken) St. Catherines, Ontario; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Theresa Northcott, St. John's and Marion Brown, Holyrood; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home on Sunday at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Monday, December 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. in St. Michael's Church. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island.
December 12, 1999

KEELS, Winnifred Lillian - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 4^th, 1999 in Mississauga, Ontario, formerly of Bell Island. Age 82 years. Predeceased by daughter Catherine. Leaving to mourn her loving husband, Jim, of 58 years; 7 daughters: Jean, Marie, Margaret, Patsy, Mary, Sheila and Alice; four sons: Leo, Mike, Jimmy and Kevin; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 step-brothers: George and Joe; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 7^th after 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 9^th, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Michael's Church. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island.
December 07, 1999

Kelloway, Lorena
Passed away at St. Luke's home on Friday, December 24^th, 1999. Lorena Kelloway, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Walter and her daughter Verletta Baker. Leaving to mourn daughter Jennie Pack and husband Herbert, Goulds; son-in-law Garland Baker and wife Ruth; two sisters: Annie King and Barbara Peckham (husband Albert); three grandchildren, Craig Baker, Brenda Pack and Wanda Burton (Bob); great-grandson Kyle. Also leaving to mourn a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., 2-9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday. Funeral 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 from Wesley United Church. Internment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Wesley United Church.**

KENT, Richard J. - Passed away suddenly on Dec. 28, 1999 at his residence Bell Island, age 67 years. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Agnes, sisters: Mary Keels, Elizabeth Kolonel, brother Edward. Leaving to mourn special friend Bessie Bursey, three sisters Alice Whalen (Wilfred), Agnes O'Keefe (Philip), Catherine Carpentier (Albert), three brothers Peter (Joan), Jack (Kathleen), Terrence (Maud), sister-in-law Margaret Kent, brothers-in-law Lawrence Keels, Donald Kolonel, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Michael's Church. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island.
December 30, 1999

Kitchen, Madeline Margaret Passed peacefully away at the  Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Friday, December 24, 1999, Madeline Margaret Kitchen of Harbour Grace, age 90 years.  Predeceased by husband Ronald.  Left to mourn a number of relatives and friends.  Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace from where the Funeral took place on Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 2:30 p.m.  Interment took place at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace. **

Knee, Margaret G. (nee Humphries)
Died suddenly at the Health Sciences Complex on December 13, 1999, Margaret G. Knee in her 86^th year. Left with loving memories are her husband Augustus; two daughters: Ruth Sim (Richard), North Carolina and Katie Haws, St. John's, with whom she resided; one son Jack (Lottie), Gander; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 11 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Newfoundland Heart and Stroke Foundation, Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or a charity of one's choice. **

Kunz, Larry Wayne
Died peacefully at home, after a long and courageous struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, on Friday, December 31, 1999, Larry Wayne Kunz. Left behind with precious memories, wife Carol and daughter Leslie, in St. John's; and Larry's family in Ontario; son Timothy, daughter Tawnya, grandsons Brandon and Breton; devoted mother Eleanor; brother Ronald and wife Maryann; sisters Sandra and husband Larry Chamberlain and Brenda Jenereaul. Larry also leaves his "Newfoundland" family; Jim and Annie Hussey, Ruth and Bruce Tilley, Judy and Bruce Shelswell (London), Barbara Hussey, Ken and Evelyn Hussey, Eric Hussey (Houston), Rick Harnum, Nancy and Wayne Murphy; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends in Newfoundland and Ontario. Visitation was held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday and Saturday. Funeral Service took place at Cowan Heights United Church on Sunday, January 2, 2000 at 2 p.m., followed by cremation. Burial at Orwell Cemetery, Orwell, Ontario, following a Memorial Service at William's Funeral Home in St. Thomas, Ontario on Wednesday, January 5, 2000. Flowers gratefully declined. The family would appreciate donations in Larry's memory to be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. **

Lane, Hilda E. E. (nee Wareham)
Passed peacefully away at Glenbrook Lodge on December 26, 1999 Hilda Lane, age 96 years. Predeceased by her husband Charles Maxwell in August, 1992. Left with fond and loving memories, son Norman, Sudbury, Ontario: daughters: Marie Winsor, London, Ontario, Anita Hessinauer(Reinhold), Deep Cove, Nova Scotia; sister Rita Collett; sisters in a law: Alice, Diana and Queen Wareham; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. At Hilda's request, cremation with interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road, has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on December 30, 1999. Donations in her memory may be made to the Anglican Cathedral Endowment Fund or The Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Carnell's Funeral Home.**

LeDrew, Alice Milford (Millie) (nee Smith)
Passed away in peace Thursday, December 9, 1999 at the Pioneer Care Center of Kitchener.  She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her sons; Ellsworth LeDrew and his wife Karen and Stephen LeDrew.  She was predeceased by her husband Reverend Ralph Glendon LeDrew of Rhodes Avenue United Church in Toronto (originally of Cupid's, Newfoundland).  She was a loving mother of a closely-knit family of eight ladies from Random Island in Newfoundland and will be dearly missed by sisters Donne Roberts, Bina Butler and her husband Bob, and Dulcie Joycey and her husband Gordon.  Sisters Hazel Brown, Fran Sawlor, Vera Gillingham and Mabel Young,  predeceased Millie.  She is fondly remembered by her sister-in-law; Annie LeDrew, her grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.  She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by Parry.  The special care and warm attention by the staff at Pioneer Care Center, Winston Park and Ina Grafton Gage Home are greatly appreciated. The service will be held in the Chapel at the Pine Hills Cemetery Chapel and Reception Center, 625 Birchmount Road(Birchmount and St. Clare Avenue, East),  416- 267-8229, on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 11 AM for family and close friends.  Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. **

Lee, Theresa - Passed peacefully away at the Grace General Hospital on December 12, 1999, Theresa Lee, in her 82^rd year.  Predeceased by husband Cyril, son Donald, granddaughter Lisa Hynes, seven brothers and five sisters.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories two daughters; Lucy (Bill)Hynes, Flora, Nova Scotia; three sons; Cyril (Noreen), Albert (Noreen), Pat (Theresa), Nova Scotia; 12 grandchildren: Laura, Gary, Jonathan, Jennifer, Damien,Brendon, Stephen, Tammy, Vanessa, Curtis, Tom and Marie; special friend and niece Anne Devine; five sisters-in-law; Theresa Daly, Boston; Catherine Daly, Florence Daly, Flora Walsh and Theresa Holland; also a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Resting at Gibbons Funeral Home, St. Mary's on Monday, December 13, 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. and Tuesday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial to be held on December 13^th, at 11 a.m. at The Church of the Assumption, St. Mary's.  Burial to follow at St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery, Riverhead, S.M.B.**

Lundrigan, Donald Francis Passed away suddenly on December 28, 1999, aged 41 years.  Leaving to mourn, with cherished memories, this tragic loss, wife and best friend Susan Perry; father, Peter and mother Marguerite; one sister Marie Hamilton (John); two very special aunts: Theresa Lundrigan and Mary Bransfield; parents-in- law: David and Mary Perry: three brothers-in-law: Ian (Suzanne), Brian, and David (Beverly); two sisters-in-law: Christina and Sheena (Philip Escott); aunt Marion Finlay; uncle Vincent Lundrigan (Rita), Philadelphia,Pasadena; aunt Shirley Lundrigan, St. John's; aunt Helen Lundrigan, Colinet; uncle Edward Cook, St. John's; also a large circle of relatives and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Wednesday, December 29, 1999 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 1999 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Funeral Mass on Friday, December 31, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
"In the arms of the Angels until we meet again.  We love you Don and will never forget you".**

MacNeill, Anne Passed peacefully away at her home in St. John's, December 16^th, 1999 in her 85^th year.  Predeceased by husband Charles.  Leaving to mourn sons; Bernard (Shirley), St. John's; and John (Eme), Robichaud, New Brunswick; Chuck (Judy), Montréal, Québec; daughters; Elizabeth Campbell (Ralph), Sydney,  Nova Scotia; Carol Probert, Calgary; Cecilia Smith, Rustico, Prince Edward Island; 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Funeral Mass at St. Pius X Chapel, Saturday, December 18^th, 1999 at 1:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Geriatric Day Care, Miller Center.  Internment, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. **

Maddigan, Marion Mary (nee Maloney)
Passed peacefully away at her residence Monday, December 27, 1999 aged 71 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband James Francis Maddigan; children: John, Catherine, Suzanne, Donna and Barbara: five beloved grandchildren, her mother, Ita Maloney; 5 sisters; three brothers; and a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral to be held at Corpus Christi Church, on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at a time to be announced, with cremation to follow.**

Manning, - Gosse, Ann Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Saturday, December 11^th, 1999, aged 84 years, in the presence of her loving family, Ann Manning-Gosse.  She is predeceased by her first husband, John Francis Manning (June 1971) and her second husband Patrick Gosse (May 1987).  Leaving to mourn four sons: Tony (special friend, Judy Moakler), Bryan (Kathleen Yetman), Stan Cook (Nancy Stanley), Paul (Lana Pearcey); three daughters: Ellen (Jim Bolger), Elizabeth (Bob Ridgley), Annette (Karl Mooney); 22 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren; also one sister: Marion Bornstein, Florida; one sister in law; Mary White, Torbay; also leaving to mourn a large number of relatives and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay, where the family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, December 12, 1999 from 7-10 p.m., and Monday, December 13, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.  A Mass of Requiem would be held at Holy Trinity Church, Torbay, on Tuesday, December 14 at 10 a.m..  Cremation to follow. Internment at a private service at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Patrick's Mercy Home. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of St. Patrick's Mercy Home, who were so supportive during this difficult time.
  "Safety home in heaven at last". **

Mansfield, Llewelyn Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home, St. John's on Wednesday, December 15, 1999, age 87 years.  Predeceased by his wife, Gertrude on October 26, 1999.  Leaving to mourn his daughter; Winnie Harding (Max), St. John's; one sister, Isabelle Murphy; three brothers: Freeman (Charlotte), Ronald (Caroline), all of Ontario, and Lewis of Hant's Harbour; sister in law Ruth Goodwin, Brownsdale; three grandchildren; Eric Harding (Cheryl), Chamberlains; Deborah Alteen (Lawrence), Grand Falls-Winsor, Elizabeth (Rick), Calgary; and five great grandchildren: Sarah, Laura, Carly, Colin, and Heather.  Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home, Old Perlican on Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.  Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 1999 from St. Stephen's United Church, New Melbourne.  Donations in his memory may be made to the United Church Memorial Fund, New Melbourne. **

Manuel, Florrie Melena (nee Regular)
Passed peacefully away at Central Newfoundland Hospital on December 28^th 1999, Florrie M. Manuel of Northern Arm, Botwood, in her 76^th year. Predeceased by parents: Obadiah and Annie Regular; brothers: Angus, Harold, Everett and Obie; sisters: Ruby Edison and Pauline Hayter. Left to mourn her loving memory her husband of 56 years Harold; mother-in-law Ida Manuel; sons: Ron (wife Paula); Glenn (wife Linda); Keith, Craig (wife Kimberly); daughters: Ruth Hibbs, Linda Hogg (husband Jimmy); Sandra Noftle (husband Norman); brother Frank Regular (wife Audrey); sisters: Margaret Langdon (Stratt); Monica Bishop (Gerry Badbury); grandchildren: Rodney, Sean, Tina, Adam, Andrea, Jake and Jory Manuel, Lisa, Rhonda and Trevor Marsh (Vanessa), Duane Boone, Troy Noftle, Tammy Noseworthy (Bryan), Kurt Hibbs, Krista Samson (Keith); great grandchildren: Shauna Manuel, Kennedy Samson, Jessica and Travis March. Also a large circle of in laws, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service was held at Trinity United Church, Botwood on December 31, 1999. Interment at United Church Cemetery, King's Ridge, Botwood.**

MATTHEWS, Joseph - Passed away on Friday, December 24, 1999. Joseph Matthews, aged 80 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, his wife Bertha; sons: Joseph and Robert; brothers: Doug (Lucy) and Malcolm (Anastasia). Also leaving to mourn a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Funeral 2 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Topsail. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
December 30, 1999

McCarthy, John Alphonsus Passed peacefully away at his home on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, John Alphonsus McCarthy, a 42 year employee of the General Hospital Corporation, aged 84 years.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Louise (nee Smart); son Philip (Judy) and grandson Shawn.  Also leaving to mourn, sisters in law; Mary Smart, Marina (George) Brocklehurst and Bride Doucet, Boston; brothers in law: Martin (Ethel) Smart; Mike (Anne) Smart, Bill Tulk; also a large number of relatives and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Tuesday, December 7, 1999, 7-10 p.m. and Wednesday, December 8, from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 9 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.** 

McGrath, Martina (Williams R.N.) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Sunday, December 12, 1999, Martina McGrath, aged 75 years.  Left with fond and loving memories are Jack, her husband of 45 years; daughter Marlyce(Arthur), Gander; son: Tony (Linda), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; devoted grandchildren: Aaron, Sarah, Keegan and Michaela McGrath; Martina, Daniel and Shannon Greene; sister Kay O'Connell, Pennsylvania, USA; brother: Stephen, Sarnia, Ontario and Urban, Pouch Cove; special nephew Andrew Williams; and a large circle of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd.  Visiting hours shall be Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Service Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Newfoundland Labrador Lung Association, 292 Lemarchant Road, St. John's. **

Mercer, Doris (Roberts) (nee Butler)
Passed away at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, December 27, 1999, Doris (Roberts) Mercer of Clarke's Beach, aged 84 years. Predeceased by husbands Wilfred Roberts and Cecil Mercer; sister Elizabeth Mugford. Leaving to mourn sisters: Ethel (Donald) Slade; Elsie Moore; Emmie Garland; Phyllis (Hector) Belbin, all of Clarke's Beach; Rita (Clifford) Morgan, Edmonton, Alberta; brother Edward Butler, Clarke's Beach. Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Clarke's Beach, with visitation 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 2 p.m. from the Pentecostal Church and Cemetery, Clarke's Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dialysis Unit, Health Sciences Center or a charity of one's choice.**

Moores, Hettie M. Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home, St. John's on Friday, December 24, 1999, Hettie M. Moores of St. John's, formerly of Adams Cove, age 98 years.  Left to mourn, sister-in-law Mabel Moores, Melrose, USA; two nieces: Elaine Ryan, California, USA and Muriel Lanza, Melrose, USA; special friends: Theresa Parrell and the Parrell family, St. John's and Leslie and Vera Stanford, Adams Cove; also cousins and friends.  Rested at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay from where the Funeral took place on Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 2:30 p.m..  Interment took place at United Cemetery, Blackhead.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the United Church, Blackhead.  Special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Luke's Home, St. John's, who provided devotion and care to Hettie's every need. **

Morgan, Mr. Albert George Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear, on Friday, December 10, 1999, of Port de  grave, age 75 years.  Predeceased by son Baxter, brother Clem and sister Flora (Allan) Bishop.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 49 years Elizabeth (Lizzie); sons: Reuben (Doreen), of Grand Prairie, Alberta; Wayne (Charlotte); Don (Joyce); Eddie (Yvonne); George (Kim); Steven; all of Port de Grave; daughter Debbie (Harold) Petten of Port de Grave; grandchildren Nadine, Trevor, Duane, Jeff, Danny, Jacqueline, Darrell, Darren, Charlene, Jennifer, Jill, Chris, Joy and Michael; sister Francis (Eric) Rideout, of Long Pond; sister-in-law: Audrey Morgan of Port de Grave; brothers: Walter (Lindy) of Long Pond; Don (Mabel) of Bareneed; Harvey (Enyd) of Port de Grave; father-in-law Harry Porter Sr. of  Pentecostal Senior Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach and a large circle of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts.  Visitation 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Funeral service to take place on Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 2 p.m. from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Port de Grave.  Interment in the St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery, Port de Grave.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Luke's Hall.  **

Morgan, Florence (nee Bartlett) Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital, Saturday, December 11, 1999, Florence Morgan (nee Bartlett) of Bay Roberts, aged 89 years.  She is predeceased by her husband, Alex Morgan; brothers;  George, Allan; sisters; Blanche, Mary Jane (Ben Spracklin), and parents; George Bartlett and Lily Piercey.  Leaving to mourn, one sister; Betty Ormerod (Ontario), her three children; Raymond (Lydia); Ken (Minnie) Ontario; one daughter;  Ruby (Bay Roberts);  five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law;  Clara Bartlett (Buchans) and Ina Bartlett (Dunville).  She will also be sadly missed by a large number of nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.  Resting at Moores Funeral Home, Bay Roberts.  Visitation Tuesday, December 14, 1999 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Wednesday, December 15, 10-12 noon.  Funeral to take place at the Bethel Pentecostal Church, Bay Roberts, 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, 1999.  Interment will be at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Bay Roberts.  Flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations in her memory to the Pentecostal Seniors Seniors Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach. **

Morgan, Herbert Blackall Ex-Royal Air Force Pilot, retired Justice of the Court of Appeal. Passed peacefully away on December 30, 1999 at the Health Sciences Center, Herbert B. Morgan.  Predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Flora Morgan; three brothers: James, Jacob and Mose; two sisters: Julia and Claire.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife Betty; daughter Christina; two sons: Christopher (Donna) and Timothy; sisters: Maude Short and Margaret McDonald; brother; Gerald (Mary); six grandchildren; many nephews and nieces and a large number of other relatives and friends.  Following cremation, relatives and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road.  A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2000 at 2 p.m., from the Anglican Cathedral.  Flowers gratefully declined.  Donations in his memory may be made to the  Julia Morgan Foundation, already established at Memorial University. **

Moyles, Mabel (nee Rimmer) Passed peacefully away at Stonewall, Manitoba on Friday  December 17^th, 1999, aged 83 years.  Predeceased by her husband, John R. Moyles and step-daughter Ethel Fleming, both in 1976.  Leaving to mourn her two daughters: Helen McLean, Thompson, Manitoba and Frances Wells (Stirling), St. John's; son; Freeman Moyles (Doreen), Paradise; step-daughter Emily Snow (Walter); step-sons; Ernest (Eunice); Alex (Lucy); two foster children: Thelma Hanlon (Sylvester) and Stella Philips; sister: Mildred Randell (Arthur); and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave from 7-9 p.m. Monday; and at the Lewisporte Funeral Home, 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday.  Funeral Service will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Lewisporte at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 1999.  Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Lewisporte.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel, Lewisporte,or to a charity of one's choice. **

Murphy, Helen Passed away at the Health Sciences Center, Wednesday, December 15, 1999, of Pouch Cove, age 62 years.  Loving wife of Robert and loving mother of Wayne, Todd (wife Sheila), Michelle, Nicole and Nan; special grandchildren, Natalie, Holly and Heather.  Also leaving to mourn sisters, Lucy Power; Bridgett Tobin (Nick); and Rose, in the USA.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay, Thursday 7-10 p.m. and Friday 2-10 p.m.  Burial arrangements pending arrival of family. **

MYLER, Christopher Joseph - Dearest son, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 17, 1999 in Vancouver, British Columbia, formerly of Bell Island, NF, age 40 years. Predeceased by father Thomas, 1994. Leaving to mourn daughter: Amanda Lee Myler, Alberta; loving and devoted mother: Ada; 5 brothers: Michael (Joanne), Thomas (Linda) of Brampton, Ontario; Danny (Marion), Mount Pearl, NF; Edward (Tracey) of C.B.S., NF; James (Doloris), Petawawa, Ontario; also left to cherish his memory 2 sisters: Angela, Saint John, NB; Lynn of C.B.S., NF; also many nieces and nephews: Andrea, Kelsey, Deidra, Casey (great niece), Mark, Adam, Justin, Ryan and Brady (great nephew); very special friend Sonya of Vancouver, British Columbia, along with many other relatives and friends in British Columbia, Alberta and St. John's, NF. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Tuesday, December 21^st from 7-10 p.m. and Wednesday, December 22^nd from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral Service on Wednesday from Caul's Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
December 20, 1999

Myler, Hubert T. Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home, December 18, 1999.  Aged 76 years.  Son of William A. and Winnifred Myer and twin brother Reginald, all now deceased.  Hubert is fondly remembered by his only sister Flora (Mrs. Alex Lawrence), Oshawa; nieces: Joyce (Mrs. Daniel O'Brien), St. John's; Cathy (Mrs. Guy Boutillier), Montréal; nephews and spouses; Robert (Cheryl), James (Deborah), David (Lori), John (Karen), all in Ontario; also many great and great- great nieces and nephews in St. John's and Ontario.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home Sunday, December 19, 1999 from 7-10 p.m.; Monday, December 20th, 1999 2-10 p.m.  Funeral on Tuesday from Caul's Chapel at 10 AM.  Interment at Belvedere Cemetery.
Please Note---"Myler" listed on first line of Obit. "Myer" listed on parents name. **

Nelson, Carrie (nee Noseworthy) 85, of Victoria Hall, Halifax, formerly of Thornhill Drive, Spryfield, died on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at QE 11, 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 Center, Halifax, until her retirement.  She was a member and Past Matron of Halifax Chapter #7, Order of Eastern Star.  She was a member of St. James Anglican Church.  She is survived by a sister; Lily, Mrs. Dr. Ted Kingston, Whitbourne, Newfoundland; five brothers: William (Bill), wife Bertha, Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; Theodore (Ted), wife Gwen, St. David's, Newfoundland; Twins: George, wife Dorothy, Whitbourne, Newfoundland; Edward, wife Mary, St. John's, Newfoundland; Gordon, wife Minnie, Halifax; numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by husband W.C.  Gerald (Gerry) Nelson; sisters; Mahalah Gosse, Fannie Higdon, Mabel Noseworthy; brothers: Norman Noseworthy; Ernest (Ern) Noseworthy.  Visitation 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. on Thursday at Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, followed by cremation.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in St. James Anglican Church, Armdale, with Reverend Rod Gillis officiating.  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.** 

Newhook, William Thomas Passed peacefully away at Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear, on Sunday, December 19, 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: and Patsy Jones (Sam), Whitbourne; and Jean Foster (Bob), Scarborough, Ontario;  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 21, 1999 at 2 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Dildo/New Harbour.  Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery.  Donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Salvation Army Band, Trinity South Corps. **

Noel, Mary J.(nee Slade) Passed peacefully away at St. John's on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, Mary J. Noel, of St. John's, age 79 years.  Predeceased by first husband Bruce King; parents Isaac and Leah Slade; brother Albert and sister Alvina.  Leaving to mourn one son Rod (Ethel) King, St. John's; two grandchildren; Adam and Roxanne, one great grandchild Amber, all of St. John's; three brothers: Arthur (Elizabeth) Slade; and Issac (Mina)Slade and George (Rita) Slade, all of Salmon Cove; one sister Jennie (Jen) (Ambrose)Slade, Carbonear; sister-in-law Phyllis Slade, Ochre Pit Cove; special niece Lee Knee, British Columbia; other nieces and nephews as well as a large number of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12 noon Friday, December 10, 1999.  Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Perry's  Cove.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the United Church, Perry's Cove.  Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-5 p.m., 7-9:30 p.m. daily.  For any additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750.**

O'Brien, Kevin (Tubby) Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, Saturday, December 26, 1999, Kevin Richard O'Brien, age 65 years.  Predeceased by his wife Mary Callahan-O'Brien.  Leaving to mourn long life partner, Florence, and six children: Patrick (Heidi); Shirley (Tony); Deborah (Les); Ann Marie (David); Kevin and Christopher; as well, sisters; Hannah, Helen, Marie, Marg, Mary, Betty, Patsy and his brother Mike: 10 grandchildren: Trevor, Mary Ellen, Allison, Nicole, Tanner, Kimberly, Nathan, Lauren, Tiffani and Robin; and a large circle of family and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m..  Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church.  Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.**

O'Neil, Margaret (nee Gorman) Passed peacefully at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Saturday, December 25, 1999, age 94 years.  Predeceased by her husband William and two sisters: Stella and Theresa.  Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories, daughter; Marie Hennessey (Edward); sons: Edward (Marie);  Robert (Carmel); and sister Kay Hennessey (William); 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews., one special nephew Patrick Williams, Ottawa; also a large circle of relatives and friends; two dear friends; Margaret and William Lacey.  Many special thanks to staff at St. Patrick's Mercy Home, Second floor for their special care.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Monday, December 27, 1999 from 10 A.M. 10 P.M. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 10:30 A.M.from Corpus Christi Church. Interment at Kilbride Cemetery.
"In the Arms of the Angels".**

Parsons, (Gene) Irene Eugenia   (nee Ouerdahl) Of London, Ontario, on Sunday, December 19,1999.  Predeceased by her husband, Geoffrey.  Bereaved are brother John Richard; daughters: Sandra and Catherine (Douglas Bardeau); and grandchildren: Elizabeth and Andrew.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkwood Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, N6C-6A6.  (James A. Harris Funeral Home, London, Ontatio). **

Parsons, Kenneth Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, December 23, 1999, Kenneth Parsons of Bryant's Cove, age 72 years.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife Jean (nee Noel); three brothers: Graham, wife Daisy; Gade, wife Bridget; Ted, wife Minnie, all residing at Bryant's Cove; two sisters: Mrs. Bertha Morrissey, residing at St. John's, and Maisie (Robert Heale), residing at Cannington, Ontario; plus a large number of nieces and nephews with one special niece, Kimberly; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Mr. Parsons  rested at Hussey's Funeral Home, Crane's Road, Upper Island Cove, from where the Funeral took place on Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 2 p.m. to St. Andrews Anglican Church and Cemetery at Bryant's Cove. Rev. Edward Samson and Rev. Archibald Young conducted the Funeral Service.  Donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrews Anglican Church Memorial Fund. **

Parsons, Yvonne (nee Rees) Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, December 29, 1999, Yvonne Parsons (nee Rees) aged 57 years.  Leaving to mourn two sons; Scott and David; daughter; Kim Winters: sisters: Norma Benson and Irene Penney; brother David Rees; grandchildren: Sarah Parsons, Erica Parsons  and Christopher Winters and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave from 7- 9 p.m. Thursday, 2-4 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Friday.  Funeral Service 2 p.m. Saturday, January 1st, 2000 from Barrett's Chapel.  Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Special thanks to the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital.**

Pope, Thomas Anderson Passed peacefully away Monday, December 13, 1999 at St. Patrick's Nursing Home, Thomas Pope aged 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary, infant son David Paul, and grandson Robert Paul; sisters; Alice (Day); Mable (Moss); brothers: Frank and Henry.  Left with fond and loving memories;  daughters; Catherine (Charlie) Walsh; Alice (Wally) Millman; sons; Tom (Daphne); Frank (Linda); eight precious grandchildren: Alice and David Walsh, Dawn and Stephen Millman; Tiffany-Ann and Mark Pope; John and Sarah Pope; sister: Frances (Tom) Jensen, Harbour Breton;  sisters-in-law;; Effie Pope, London, Ontario;  Dorothy Tobin, St. John's; Betty Love, Florida;  brothers-in-law: Graham Day;  Francis Beard;  John(Ann)Beard, St. John's; also a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road.  Visitation to take place Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.  Funeral Service to take place on Friday, December 17, 1999 from The Carnell Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.  Flowers accepted or donations may be made in his memory to The Kidney Foundation. **

Power, Jerome Francis (Jerry) Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 29, 1999, 78 years, at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness, RAF Veteran.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife Joan (nee Alyward), sons:  Michael, Jerry (Brenda), Bob (Barbara), Dave, Bill (Bernadette); daughters: Shirley Sullivan (Jim), Laura Wagge(Chris), Lisa (Doug);  19 grandchildren; Jim, Doug, Angela, Larualee, Philip, Michael Rob, Brad, Laura, Bill, Stephanie, Ashlee, Britanny, Michael, Nathan, Rebecca, Jerry, Samantha, Tarrah; two great-grandchildren: Jay,  Rielly; sisters: Pat Gosse and Mary Toni.  Special thanks to Shirley, Dr. Reddy and the staff of St. Clare's Hospital.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home.  Visitation Wednesday 7-10 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Funeral Mass on Friday, December 31, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica.  Interment to the Field of Honor, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.**

Pynn, Ella Passed peacefully away at the A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican, on Friday, December 24, 1999, Mrs. Ella Pynn of New Chelsea, age 86 years.  Predeceased by first husband, Llewellyn Trimm, 1974.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, husband Wilfred, New Chelsea; daughter Elsie Squires (Max), Sibley's Cove; two sons;Harrison Trimm (Phyllis), Fred Trimm (Olive),St. John's; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; Margaret Belbin, Deer Lake and A. Mansfield, St.John's; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.  Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m..  Monday visitation will take place at the United Church, Chelsea from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  Funeral her 2 p.m. with interment in Wesley United Cemetery.  Into a are worth, donations may be made to at United church Memorial fund Mitchell.**

Pynn, Stephen
Passed peacefully away at A. A. Wikinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican on Friday, December 24, 1999, Mr. Stephen Pynn of New Melbourne, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn wife Pearl, New Melbourne; brother William (Rita), New Melbourne; brother in law Wallace Hopkins (Cathy), North River; sisters in law: Amelia Locke, St. John's; Audrey Harris (Hubert), New Chelsea; Mollie Clarke (Harvey), New Melbourne; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Monday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will take place at the Pentecostal Church, Hants Harbour from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 1 p.m. with interment in the Pentecostal Cemetery, New Melbourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pentecostal Church Cemetery Fund, New Melbourne.**

Ralph, Ronald Henry Passed peacefully away at the Grace General Hospital on Thursday, December 30, 1999, Ronald Henry Ralph, aged 85 years.  Predeceased by his wife Olive, 1986.  Leaving to mourn his lady friend and companion Mecco Butler and her family.  Also leaving to mourn his daughter; Clara (James Cuthbert); son;  Ronald (Hazel): daughter: Joyce (Donald King); sons: Wayne (Donna); Frank (Shirley), and Clifford (Cathy); 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers in law;  Jackson Greening, and William Pardy; nephew Raymond Greening, of Port Blandford; also a large circle of relatives and friends.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd, from 7-9 p.m. Friday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Funeral Service to take place from the Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive, Mount Pearl and at 11 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2000.  Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation.**

Reardon, Peter Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 11^th, 1999 at the Health Science Center, Peter Reardon of Portugal Cove, age 72 years.  Predeceased by his son David in 1992.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Janet; daughters: Rose Fleming, Joyce Spurrell (Wayne), Mildred Andrews (George), Judy Somerton(Rick), Margaret Boone(Albert), Helen Hanlon (Hubert) and Linda Jones (Ken); beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers John and Joe (Mary); sisters: Margaret Squires and Ann Tucker; special friend and nephew Michael Reardigan (Angela), other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd after 2 p.m.  Sunday. Mass to take place on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 11 a.m. from Holy Rosary Parish, Portugal Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted.**

Rendell, Charles William
Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home on December 14, 1999, Charles Rendall, age 76 years. Predeceased by his first wife Valetta and sister Shirley Vacca. Left with loving memories are devoted wife Ora; son John of Winnipeg; daughter Carolyn: son-in-law Max Little and cherished granddaughters: Rachel and Sarah of Kelligrews; sister Hazel Goodridge; brother Wallace (Shirley) of North Bay; mother-in-law; Eliza Pafford and sister in law; Derrice Bellamy (William), and their children David and Elizabeth; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 2 p.m. from St. Thomas's Anglican Church with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Canada.**

Robbins, Eli
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital Tuesday, December 28, 1999, Eli Robbins, age 81 years. A veteran of World War II with the Royal Navy. Predeceased by wife Josephine in 1970; grandchild Trudy Smith. Leaving to mourn daughters: Elsie Franks; Diane Smith (Baxter) and Cassandra Robbins (Dave); grandchildren: Tara, Tani,Bax, Kayla, and Kelly; great grandchild Matthew; a very special friend, May Rogers; sisters: Mary Garland; Joanna Jacobs (Leslie); Myrtle Humber and Ethel Hickey; brothers: George Robbins and Ben Robbins (Bessie); also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Funeral Service from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 2 p.m.. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.**

Rogers, Tryhena May Passed peacefully away at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay on December 10, 1999, age 82 years, of Centerville, Tryhena May Rogers.  Predeceased by her sister Edna Simmons.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband Ronald; son; Ralph (Nita),Clarenville; daughters; Honor Dominie (Frank), Botwood, Dorothy Parsons (Harold), Ft. McMurray, Alberta; six grandchildren: Brian (Denise), Keith (Rachelle), Andrew (Teresa), Joanne, Rhonda and Matthew; three great-grandchildren: Allison, Sarah and Jeremy; two brothers-in-law: James Simmons, Mount Pearl, Lester Rogers (Marjorie), Centerville; sister-in-law Ethel Pickett, Centerville; and a large circle of other relatives and friends.  Resting at St. Barnabas' Anglican Church, Centerville, from where the Funeral will take place on Monday, December 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. with Reverend R. Osmond officiating.  Donations may be made to Bonnews Lodge or to a charity of one's choice.  Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mullaly's Funeral Home, Pound Cove. **

Rowe, Eric Douglas Age 52 years.  Passed away on Thursday, December 30, 1999, at the General Hospital.  Predeceased by his father, Marcus Rowe, 1994 and brother Paul 1977.  Leaving to mourn his wife Sylvia and his mother Vera; four brothers: David (Lynda); Robert (Suzanne); Keith (Joy); Rick (Janice); seven sisters: Judy Hamilton; Betty Leaning (Dick), Ruth Fredette(Robert); Linda Finn (Derick); Susan Keating (Bruce); Jean McNeill (Dan); Karen Rowe (Lee Smith); mother-in-law; Maud Roberts;  special pet Candy;  also a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 7-9 p.m. Thursday; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday.  Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 1st, 2000, from Wesley United Church with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the L.A. Miller Building Fund or to the S.P.C.A. **

Saunders, Nathaniel
Passed away suddenly at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, December 26, 1999, Nathaniel Saunders, of Spaniards Bay, aged 85 years. He retired from ASARCO (Buchans Mines) in 1979. He is predeceased by daughter Lillian Louise (1943); two sons: James (1997) and Robert (1999); and one brother John (1948). He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories Lillian, his wife of 62 years; one son Derrek (Lynette), Bay Roberts: one brother James, Shearstown; six grandchildren: Lisa (John Morrow), Cincinnati, Ohio; Roxanne (Dean McHugh), Marysvale; Gale (Paul Morgan), Brigus; Dale Saunders, Brigus; Curtis and Nancy Saunders, Bay Roberts; two great-grandchildren: Jaime and Noah McHugh, Marysvale; daughters in law Ada Saunders, Brigus; and Annette Saunders, Buchans; sister in law Susan Saunders, St. John's. Also leaving to mourn several nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in law, other relatives and friends. Resting at Young's Funeral Home, Spaniard's Bay. Visitation hours will be 10 a.m.-12 noon 2-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; and 10-12 noon Thursday. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 2 p.m. from Holy Redeemer Anglican Church, Spaniard's Bay. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery (Green Head). Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or Holy Redeemer Anglican Church.**

SCOTT, Louise - Passed peacefully away at Glenbrook Lodge, St. John's, on Saturday, December 4, 1999. Louise Scott, age 91 years. Left to mourn with special memories, Judy Barnes, St. John's. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews from where the funeral will take place on Monday, December 6, at 2 p.m. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road.
December 05, 1999

Sellars, Ruby May (nee Penney) Passed peacefully away at Toronto, Ontario on Monday, December 13, 1999, Ruby May Sellars (nee Penney) of Toronto, Ontario, formerly of Western Bay.  Age 98 years.  Predeceased by husband;  Gideon, 1948.  Leaving to mourn three devoted sons;  Milton (Marion), Toronto, Ontario; Raymond (Lily), Grand Falls; Reginald (Laurene), Oshawa, Ontario; eight loving grandchildren: Judy (Fred) Durant, St. John's;  Ross (Ruby), Grand Falls; Brian (Christine), Mississauga, Ontario;  Bruce (Betty Ann), Victoria, British Columbia; and Joy (Gary) Baker, Harbour Grace; Barry(Terri), Brampton, Ontario; Steven (Laurie), Kendal, Ontario; and Craig (Janet), London, Ontario; 16 precious great grandchildren: Joanne, John, Roger, Jason, Julia, Deanna, Justin, Kathryn, Kristen, Hunter, Connor, Derrick, Dana, Shane, Taylor, and Tanya; also a number of other relatives and friends.  Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay until 12 noon Sunday, December 19, 1999.  Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from McDowell United Church and Cemetery, Western Bay.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the McDowell United Church, Western Bay.  Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral are 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 2-5 p.m., 7-9:30 p.m., daily.  For additional information please call Noël's Funeral Home at 596-5750. **

Sheppard, Dorothy F.
Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 1999, Dorothy F. Sheppard of Harbour Grace, aged 84 years. Predeceased by husband Leonard; son Wallace; and brothers: Herbert, Malcolm and Wilfred; sisters: Minnie and Pearl. Leaving to mourn four sons: Donald, Harbour Grace; Arch Deacon Lliffe (Vivian), Norman's Cove; Eric (Sharon), Grand Bank; and Ed (Jeannette), Pasadena; grandchildren: Christopher,Evan, Erin, Kalinka, Suellen and Daniel; close relative, Violet Greeley, Harbour Grace; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace until 10 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 1999. Funeral to follow at 11 a.m. from St. Paul's Anglican Church and Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m.- 12 noon, 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750.**

Short, Lucy Alice E. (nee Bungay) Our most precious treasure passed away suddenly but peacefully on December 11, 1999. She is predeceased by her parents; Georgina and Pierce Bungay; daughter Ethel; son Clyde; and granddaughter Kimberly Ann. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, Lloyd (Jenn), Eddie, Ethel(Lennie), Elizabeth (Terry), Ronald, Alonzo (Kim), Lucy (Peter), Frazer, Georgina, and ex-husband Frazer Short. She was the loving grandmother of 24 grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her best friends Peggy and Kevin O'Connell, Roger, Pauline and Mark Pye, and special friend Louise Cormier, together with her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and many caring friends. She will be resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Monday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 2 p.m. from The Church of Ascension. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name may be made to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada at 1710-148 Fullarton Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5P3. She will be greatly missed by all who know and loved her.
"God's Newest Angel" will forever be in our hearts and minds. **

Smith, Peter Passed peacefully away at Placentia Health Center on Thursday, December 30, 1999, age 85 years.  A Veteran of World War II, Forestry Unit.  Predeceased by wife Bridgett; sons: Jerry and Gordon; daughter Ann.  Leaving to mourn sons; Captain Peter (Wife Doris), St. John's and Adrian, Freshwater;  daughter Ellen, Freshwater; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends.  Resting at Mahers Funeral Home, Placentia.  Funeral Service to be held on January 1st, 2000 from Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater at 2 P.M..  Interment at R.C. Cemetery, Freshwater. **

Spracklin, Keith Passed away suddenly on December  9, 1999 in his 28^th year, Keith Spracklin of Charlottetown.  Left with fond and loving memories are his parents Barrett and Ruby Spracklin, his sister Karen (fiancée Harrison Critch), Grand Prairie, Alberta; his Nana Charlotte Spracklin, Charlotte town; uncle Lewis (Motee), aunt Eileen, Bruce;  special cousin Wilson (Beulah), Charlottetown.  Also, a large number of other relatives and friends.  Remains resting at Emanuel United Church, Charlottetown.  Funeral service 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 1999 from the Emanuel United Church, Charlottetown, with interment at the Interdenominational Cemetery, Charlottetown.  Memorial Fund to Muscular Dystrophy or the Janeway Children's Hospital. **

Stoker, Marjorie E. Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Home on Wednesday, December 8, 1999, aged 85 years.  Long time educator, particularly at St. Mary's Elementary School.  Predeceased by her husband Dr. John T.  Stoker.  Left with fond memories are her son Richard, daughter-in-law Christine; daughter Sue Payne and son-in-law Gary at Boise, Idaho;  three  grandchildren: Sarah and husband Tom, Stephanie, and Colin.  Cremation has taken place.  A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Hoyles Escasoni  Complex.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Barrett's Funeral Home.** 

Stratton, Wallace (Wal) Clarence Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, December 6, 1999, Wallace Stratton of St. John's (formerly of Greenspond), age 89.  Predeceased by his dear wife Mildred in 1992.  Left with great memories of this gentle man, who was loved by all he touched, are his son; Edwin (Judy), daughter; Janet (Dave) Fost (Keswick, Ontario); five devoted grandchildren: Neal, Shawn and Darryl Stratton, Krista and Sherri Fost.  Also left to mourn are his brothers in law; Fraser (Jean); Gladstone (Martha); Edwin (Sophie); Jack (Melinda), and Gordon (Frances) Winsor and sisters in law: Neta Winsor and Stella Winsor; many nieces and nephews, as well as a large circle of friends, in particular his life long friends from Three Island Pond.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd.  Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday.  Funeral Service to take place from Topsail United Church on Friday, December 10, 1999 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery, Topsail.  In lieu of flowers, donations to his memory may be made to the General Hospital Health Foundation (Dialysis Unit).** 

Strugnell, Julia (nee Surette) Passed peacefully away Thursday, December 16, 1999, at the Health Sciences Complex, Julia T. Strugnell of Pouch Cove, age 65 years.  Leaving to mourn her loving husband Lawrence; four sons: Tom (Mary); Ed (Gene); Andrew and Ken (Joanne); three daughters; Debra (Dave), Calgary; Pauline (Les), Calgary; and Rose (Dean); 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, living away, and a large number of other close relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Funeral Service on Sunday, December 19^th, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. from All Saint's Anglican Church, Pouch Cove.  Interment at  All Saint's Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. ** 

Taylor, Alan Peacefully at his residence in Ontario on Friday, December 10,  1999, Alan Taylor in his 85^th year.  Beloved husband of the Late Edna Barratt and devoted father of Stella (Green) and husband Jack (Gibson), formerly of St. John's.  Dear and knowledgeable grandfather of Jason, Zoe and Shasta.  Sadly missed by brother Victor "Vic" and his wife Maud and nephew Cliff Birks and his wife Ruth.  Longtime neighbor and friend of Stan "the man" Bridgeman.   Life celebration 10 a.m. December 16, 1999 at Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. "Upwards and Onwards".  Those requiring further information call Mavis, 570-5246. **

Thorne, Bertram M. (1919-1999)-Passed peacefully away December 17^th, 1999 in St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in the presence of his family, Bertram M. Thorne (Bert), age 80 years.  Retired printer with Dicks & Company.  Predeceased by his first wife; Josephine (Cole) Thorne(1954), son: Bert (1986), grandson: Shawn Manning (1966), granddaughter: Joanne Murphy (1968), grandson: Bryan Demers (June 27, 1998), sister: Verna Hemmens (July 15, 1999).  Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Mary; son; Fred (Arlene), Medicine Hat; daughters; Marlaine Manning (Jack); Patricia Murphy (Bob), Etobicoke, Ontario; Carol Demers (Peter), North Bay, Ontario; Brenda Stevens (Keith), Edmonton, Alberta; twin brother; Fred (Joyce), England; Carson (Shirley); sisters: Margaret Rogers and Grace Luby; 14 grandchildren; Cheryl Sponchia, Tracey Thorne, Derrick, John and Michelle Manning, Tanya Barr, Bobby and Sean Murphy, Neale, Bradley, Blair, Melanie and Adam Stevens,, Jacqueline Mahoney; 13 great grandchildren;  a large circle of nephews, nieces and friends; special friend Peg Baird; three sisters in-law; Bride Cole, Annie Thomey, Gertrude Russell (Art) and Hannah Thomey.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd.  Visitation Sunday, December 19, 1999 from 2-4p.m. and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral from Caul's Chapel, Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 2:30 p.m.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Lung Association. 
"In tears, we saw you sinking.  We watched you fade away, our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay.  But when we saw you sleeping, so peacefully and free of pain. We could not wish you back, to suffer all that again". **

Truscott, James Joseph Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 29 1999, James Joseph Truscott, aged 48 years.  Leaving to mourn with many precious memories, fiancé Genevieve Tracey;  daughter Jessica; sister: Yvonne Hillier (John); nephew Wade and family; special friends; Susan Tracey, Gary Tracey (Corinna),  Gérard Tracey (Cathy), Deborah Russell (Sandy) and George White.  Also lovingly remembered by a large circle of friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Saturday 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Funeral  Mass on Monday, January 3, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's  Church.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice **

Tucker, Clavin Roy
Passed away suddenly, after a lengthy illness, is the presence of his family, Calvin Roy Tucker of Mount Pearl, age 70 years. Retired Metro Bus driver and lifelong member of Independent Order of Oddfellows. Leaving to mourn with fond memories are his wife Emilean (nee Crowley); son Carl; daughters: Carol Ryan (Larry), Ottawa and Dianne Smith(Wayne); his treasured grandchildren: Kimberly Smith, Jonathan Smith and Gregory Smith; brothers: Edgar (Marcie), Raymond (Betty), Lewis (Shirley); sisters: June Penney (Clarence), Calgary; Ruth Reynolds, Thornhill, Ontario; Muriel Puddester (Ray),Welland, Ontario; Flora Crowley, Kitchener, Ontario; Doreen Thistle (John), Mount Pearl; sister in law Chrissie Hudson (Ted), Blackhead; brothers in law: Clarence Crowley (Violet) and Jim Crowley (Rete), both at Western Bay; many special friends and a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Wednesday; and from 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 1999 from Wesley United Church, Patrick Street. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice.**

Tucker, Frank Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, Frank Tucker of St. Phillips, age 77 years.  Predeceased by his sister Lillian Tucker.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his brothers: Charles and wife Margaret; Abner and wife Fanny; nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m..  Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 2 p.m. from St. Phillips Anglican Church with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, St. Phillips.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Phillips Anglican Church.**

TURNER, Evelyn Martha - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 4, 1999 at Greenslade's Special Care Home, Foxtrap, age 74 years, formerly of Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay. Predeceased by father and mother Alphaeus and Catherine Turner and sister Genevieve Brown. Leaving to mourn sister Nellie Hennebury, California; two nieces: Kathy Lobbe (Junior) and Wendy Hadley (Jim); nephew: Kenneth Brown of Ottawa; special cousin: Vera Powell, Ajax, Ontario and Kay Bishop, St. John's; a large circle of cousins, relatives and friends. Resting at Squires Funeral Home, Eastport. Funeral service from Holy Cross Church at 11 a.m. Monday, December 6, 1999. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross Cemetery Fund or to the Newfoundland and Labrador Downs Syndrome Association, P.O. Box 112, Manuels, C.B. A1W 1M7.
December 05, 1999

Walsh, John Passed peacefully away Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at the Palliative Care Unit at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, John Walsh, age 73 years.  Predeceased by his first wife Madeline, April 1962, and his second wife, Margaret, December 1998.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Bernice Miller (Art); Peggy Kent; Terry; Bob (Donna); Patsy Brothers (Gerard), and John Hanrahan (Beth); 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Violet O'Keefe and brother Joseph; sisters in law: Mary Walsh and Betty Walsh; also special niece Pat Roberts; as well as a large number of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd., Mount Pearl from Wednesday 7-10 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Funeral Mass Friday, December 10th, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World, Topsail Road.  Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Palliative Care Unit of St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. **

WARREN, - SQUIRE, Florence P.- Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Nursing Home on Saturday, December 25, 1999, Florence Warren-Squire, aged 76 years. Predeceased by husband Selby (1974) and husband Frank Squire (1987); son Lloyd (1982); and daughter Pearl (1996). Left to mourn, sons: Roland (Joyce), Harry (Roma), Selby Jr. (Sharon); and daughters: Hettie, Sylvia (David), Joan, Tammy (Hubert); daughter-in-law Ruby Ball, Foxtrap; and son-in-law Justin Martin, St. John's; as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother Walter (Noreen); sisters: Vera (Jack), Amelia (Bob), Joan (Kevin), Sandra (Wince); and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday from 7-9 p.m.; Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Cyprians Anglican Church, Bell Island. Funeral Service to take place on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Cyprians Anglican Church with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Bell Island. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
December 30, 1999

WHALEN, Levi - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Thursday, December 23, 1999, Levi Whalen, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Myrtle, Foxtrap; daughter Shirley (Frazer) Miller; son Bill (Naomi) Whalen; five grandchildren: Heather Miller, Cheryl (Kerry) Whitten, Mark Whalen (Heather Stanley), Michelle Whalen (Jon Johannson) and Kim (Wayne) Pomeroy; and one special great-grandchild Nicholas Whitten, born Dec. 24, 1999; also one brother Wilfred (Alice) Whalen, Kelligrews. Resting at Hickey's Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation: Friday 7-9 p.m.; Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.; Sunday 10-12 noon. Funeral on Sunday, December 26^th at 2:00 p.m. from Topsail United Church.
December 30, 1999

Whiffen, Alphonsus Passed peacefully away at his home in Fox Harbour on December 16, 1999, age 82 years.  Leaving to mourn his wife Elsie; daughter Ellen (Paul) Maher, Witless Bay; son; Alphonsus(Glenys) Whifffen, British Columbia; daughter Mary (Peter)Meier, British Columbia; daughter Bernice (Gerry)Parrott, Ontario; son Maurice (Gloria, deceased), Fox Harbour; son Patrick (Joan), Labrador City;  son Raymond (Ann),Trepassey; son Thomas (Linda), Fox Harbour; brother; Maurice; special friend and caregiver Ann Elmore; 20 grandchildren.  Special thanks to Father Francis Roche, staff at Placentia Health Centre and Power's Ambulance Service.  Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia, 7-10 p.m. December 17; and 2-10 p.m. on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19.  Funeral Mass 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 1999 from Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour.  Internment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fox Harbour.**

White, Edward Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on December 17, 1999, Edward White, aged 81 years.  Predeceased by five brothers; Patrick, Daniel, William, Lewis and Gerald: four sisters: Ellen, Susie, Maria  and Blanche.  Leaving to mourn wife Kathleen (nee Mason) and family; sister: Josephine (Lewis) Furlong; sister-in-law; Cecilia (Calvin) Fisher and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.  Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday; and from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.  Funeral Service to take place on Monday, December 20, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Parish, with interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the General Hospital Health Care Foundation. **

White, Gordon
Passed peacefully away on Friday, December 24, 1999 at Hoyles Nursing Home, aged 85 years. Leaving to mourn wife, Gertrude (Strickland), of 58 years; sons: Gordon (Ruth), Donald (Kim), Robert (Eleanor), Charles (Diane); daughters: Rosalind (Rick) and Barbara; 19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd., Mount Pearl from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9p.m. on Saturday; and from 10-12 noon, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 27, 1999, 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel at St. Mary's Church, Craigmillar Avenue with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Society. Sincere thank you to the staff of East 2, Hoyles Nursing Home for your kindness and excellent nursing care.**

Wilson, William J. (Blackie) Passed peacefully away at D.V.A.  Pavilion Wednesday, December 15, 1999, age 81 years. Gunner William J. Wilson (Blackie), of the 166^th Newfoundland Field Regiment, R.A. and life member and former president of Branch # 1, Royal Canadian Legion, LeMarchant Road.  Predeceased by daughter Sharon, October 1995.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Elizabeth  (Betty), of 49 years, at St. Patrick's Mercy Home: daughter: Alana Kennedy (Pat); grandchildren: Stephen and Melissa Kennedy; brother Eddy(Nat), Toronto; sisters: Madonna Banes (Oney), Missouri, and Maureen Adkins, Kansas; also a large number of other relatives and friends and his many friends at the Royal Canadian Legion.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd.  Visitation Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m..  Funeral Mass Saturday, December 18 at 9:45 a.m. from St. Pius X Church.  Interment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. **

Withers - Gorman, Kathleen (nee Cadigan) Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, December 7, 1999, after a courageous fight with cancer, Kathleen Withers-Gorman, aged 55 years.  Predeceased by father Michael Cadigan Sr., 1998; and husband James Withers, 1987.  Leaving to mourn husband of three years, Michael Gorman; children: Jennifer (Brad Fabian); Jane (Allan Phoenix) and Peter; mother Isabel Cadigan; brothers: Michael (Barb); Edward (Mary); John (Debbie) and Doug (Elizabeth); also a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road.  Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 10, 1999 at 11 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove.  Following cremation, a private family inurnment to be held at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic.  A very special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. **