Saturday, January 1, 2005

In observance of New Year's, The Western Star did not publish on Saturday, Jan. 1. Publication will resume and offices reopen Monday, Jan. 3.

Monday, January 3, 2005, edition of The Western Star
(published in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Monday - Saturday)

DEATHS

BAILEY, Edward
Royal Navy, WWII
Corner Brook, NL
August 28, 1917 - December 31, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Bailey announce his passing on Friday, December 31, 2004 at the D.V.A. Unit, J.I. O'Connell Center in Corner Brook at the age of 87 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his three daughters: Irene (Curtis) Humber, Gravenhurst ON, Phyllis (Duncan) Hulan, McKays, and Joan Rowe, Corner Brook; one son: Theodore Bailey (Phyllis), Oshawa ON; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sisters: Betty Harris, Clarenville and Jessie Renouf, St. John's; sister-in-law: Joyce Bailey, Grand Falls, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Elaine (1991), brother Howard and parents George and Rowena Bailey, and dear nephew Rev. Edward Bailey. Friends visited Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and today, Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 3^rd at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street. Mr. Larry Noseworthy officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the D.V.A. Unit, J.I. O'Connell Centre. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HATCHER, Maxine Marion
St. Paul's, NL
November 12^th, 1950 - January 1^st, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maxine Marion Hatcher announce her passing at the Bonne Bay Health Centre on Saturday January 1^st, 2005 in her 54^th year. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Terrance, her 3 sons: Marcel (Bonnie), Robert (Kimberly), and Cory (Lorie), all of Ontario, her 4 grandchildren: Terry, Tristan, Robbie and Cody, her mother Stella Payne of St. Paul's, her brothers and sisters: Harvey, Bryant, Henry (Gladys), Jessie, Trevor (Sarah), all of St. Paul's, Geneva (Wilfred) of Cow Head, Gladys (Mike) of Toronto, Ivan of St. Paul's, Glenda (Rod) of Corner Brook, her special niece Pam (Ron) of Cow Head, her brother and sisters-in-law: Madeline, Joseph, Lionel (Mary), Elaine (Willis Major), Clayton (Cynthia), all of Norris Point, Evelyn (Hal), Edmund (Freda), William (Beverly), Vera Bennett, George (Ruth) all of Ontario, Gerald (Joan) of Hawkes Bay, and Ivy (Terry Welsh) of Rocky Harbour. Maxine was predeceased by her father Percy Payne, her mother-in-law Georgina Hatcher, her father-in-law George Hatcher, brothers-in-law Charlie Byrne, Wayne Hatcher, Russell Lang, and George Moore-Gough, sisters-in-law Florence Payne, Cassie Payne, and Mary Hatcher, her niece Jennifer. She will be remembered and loved by a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends as of today, Monday January 3^rd, 2005 from the Anglican Church in St. Paul's, from where the funeral service will also take place on Wednesday, January 5^th, 2005, with Rev. James Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery in St. Paul's. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL.
Forever In Our Hearts

HANN, John Robert Michael
Kippens
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Hann announce his sudden passing on December 26^th, 2004 at the age of eight years. Beloved son of Rosemary (nee Foley) and Desmond, precious grandson of Robert and Eileen Hann of Port au Port and Robert and Isabel Foley of St. John's (predeceased). Left with fond and loving memories his aunts: Debbie (John) Pinto of St. John's, Denise (Brian) Hicks of Mount Pearl, Dorinda Hann of St. John's, Brenda (Glen) Picco of Marystown, Maureen (Keith) Fardy of Calgary, Sheila (Grant) Gosse of Red Deer, his uncles: Donald (Helen) Hann and David (Diane) Hann both of Stephenville, Robert (Tracy) Foley of Calgary and Michael (Heather) Foley of CBS, cousins: Kelly Hann, Evan, Kristopher and Lacie Hann, Katie and Marie Pinto, Ocean-Lynn Hicks, Jennifer and Mark Fardy, Laura, Meghan and Jacob Gosse, Andrew and Erin Picco, Allison and Andrew Foley, Emily and Jessica Foley, along with a large circle of friends, classmates and his Cub Scout group. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 3^rd, 2005 at 2 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. A Trust Fund has been set up in memory of John Hann and donations may be made at any branch of the Royal Bank of Canada.

POLLETT, Evelyn Babeth (nee Gillard)
Corner Brook, NL
May 12, 1913 - December 21, 2004
Passed peacefully away on Friday, December 31, 2004 at the J.I. O'Connell Centre, Evelyn Pollett at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by her husband George and son Walwyn. Leaving to mourn: special friend and companion Claude Bath; sons: Ray (Margaret), Bernard, Charlottetown PEI, Earl (Ruth), St. John's; daughter-in-law Vangie; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation took place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and today, Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will take place today, Monday, January 3^rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive. Majors Gary and Sharon Cooper officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations graciously accepted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WHITE, Wilfred
187 Kippens, Road
Kippens
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wilfred White announce his passing on Wednesday December 29^th, 2004 at the age of 78 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Janet, five sons: Wayne (Eleanor) in British Columbia, Gary (Madonna), Craig (Denise), David (Sue) all in Ontario and Jerome (Barbara) in Kippens, his daughter Rhonda (Raymond) Smith in Ontario. He also leaves two brothers: Mattie (Grace) in Ontario and Allan (Ettie) in Kippens, three sisters: Jean (Martin) Alexander in Kippens, Rita White-Chester, South Carolina, and Frances Frazenbaker in Ohio, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, seven stepdaughters: Sharon, Noreen, Linda, Marie, Lillian, Helen and Barbie, two stepsons: Ken and Gregory, two close friends Raymond and Mary Lainey in Fox Island River along with a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services took place on Monday January 3^rd 2005 at 10 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street with cremation to follow. Visitation was held at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

Tuesday, January 4, 2005

DEATHS

HATCHER, Maxine Marion
St. Pauls, NL
November 12^th, 1950 - January 1^st, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maxine Marion Hatcher announce her passing at the Bonne Bay Health Centre on Saturday January 1^st, 2005 in her 54^th year. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Terrance, her 3 sons: Marcel (Bonnie), Robert (Kimberly), and Cory (Lorie), all of Ontario, her 4 grandchildren: Terry, Tristan, Robbie and Cody, her mother Stella Payne of St. Pauls, her brothers and sisters: Harvey, Bryant, Henry (Gladys), Jessie, Meta (Forward), Trevor (Sarah), all of St. Pauls, Geneva (Wilfred) of Cow Head, Gladys (Mike) of Toronto, Ivan of St. Pauls, Glenda (Rod) of Corner Brook, her special niece Pam (Ron) of Cow Head, her brother and sisters-in-law: Madeline, Joseph, Lionel (Mary), Elaine (Willis Major), Clayton (Cynthia), all of Norris Point, Evelyn (Hal), Edmund (Freda), William (Beverly), Vera Bennett, George (Ruth) all of Ontario, Gerald (Joan) of Hawkes Bay, and Ivy (Terry Welsh) of Rocky Harbour. Maxine was predeceased  by her father Percy Payne, her mother-in-law Georgina Hatcher, her father-in-law George Hatcher, brothers-in-law: Charlie Byrne, Wayne Hatcher, Russell Laing, and George Moore-Gough, sisters-in-law: Florence Payne, Cassie Payne, and Mary Hatcher, her niece Jennifer. She will be remembered and loved by a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends as of today, Tuesday, January 4^th, 2005 from the Anglican Church in St. Pauls, from where the funeral service will also take place from on Wednesday, January 5^th, 2005, with Rev. James Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery in St. Pauls. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake, NL
"Forever In Our Hearts"

POLLETT, Evelyn Babeth  (nee Gillard)
Corner Brook, NL
May 12, 1913 - December 31, 2004
Passed peacefully away on Friday, December 31, 2004 at the J.I. O'Connell Centre, Evelyn Pollett at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by her husband George and son Walwyn. Leaving to mourn: special friend and companion Claude Bath; sons: Ray (Margaret), Bernard, Charlottetown PEI, Earl (Ruth), St. John's; daughter-in-law Vangie; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation took place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service took place Monday, January 3^rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive. Majors Gary and Sharon Cooper officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations graciously accepted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

DEATHS

BRAKE, Ann Phonsina (nee White)
Bay St. George long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing, NL
Formerly of St. George's
June 11, 1913 - January 3, 2005
Passed away on Monday, January 3, 2005, Ann Phonsina Brake surrounded by her loving family at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, sons: Michael S. White, Halifax, NS, Cyril Gerard (Jerry), (Theresa), Kippens; daughters: Louise Gilbert, St. Fintans, Eileen Young (Dave), St. George's, Dolores Young (Frank), Stephenville, Theresa (John) McDonnell, St. George's; brother Carl (Kay) White, Cambridge, ON; sisters: Lucy Sheppard, St. George's, Joan Pilon, Ottawa, ON; 32 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Cyril, August 18, 1975, parents Ralph White and Artimese Garnier; brothers: Herbert and Willard; sister Lillian and by her great great granddaughter Holly on September 24^th, 1990. Friends may visit St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, St. George's on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, January 6^th at 10:00 a.m., Fr. Gerard Patry and Monsignor Roderick White officiating. Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery, Courthouse Road. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre Bus Fund or the Alzheimer Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
Forever In Our Hearts

WOODFINE, Ethel Mary
4 Bruce Blvd.
Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ethel Mary Woodfine announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Monday, January 3, 2005 at the age 78 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Maurice and three sons: Jerry (Annette) Woodfine of Stephenville, Maurice (Sue) Woodfine of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Rick (Renée) Woodfine of Fort McMurray, Alberta and five daughters: Valerie (Pat) Young of Ship Cove, Vonnie (Rollie) Shaw of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Margaret (Eddy) Messervey of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Bernie (Gary) Duffett of St. John's and Bernadette (Raymond) Russell of Cold Brook and one brother, Ambrose (Rona) Campbell of Sheaves Cove, two step-brothers: Malcolm Campbell, Hughie Campbell, both of Stephenville, one step-sister, Margie French of Stephenville, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Bride Jesso and brother, Benjamin Campbell. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 7^th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

COSTELLA, Antonio (Tony)
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, December 17, 2004. Left with fond and loving memories are his daughter, Natalia Costella-Martin (Shawn Martin), four grandchildren (Kayla, Tasha, Hayley, and Cyan), three sisters (Gabriella, Anna Maria, and Assunta) and their families, their relatives and friends. Cremation took place on December 18, 2004. Friends may pay their respects at Country Haven Funeral Home, Country Road, Corner Brook on Friday, January 7, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 8 at 10:30 a.m.

PENNEY, Lloyd Forbes Sr.
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lloyd Penney Sr. announce his passing on Monday, January 3^rd, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 72 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: daughter Kim Williamson, Corner Brook; sons: Lloyd (Linda), Whitby, ON, Paul (Angela), Saint John, NB and Sean (Lisa), Corner Brook; dear and loving companion Helen Fillatre; eight grandchildren: Jared, Jennifer, Michael, Matthew, Connie Rose, Kate, Brittany and Daniel; brother Gerald (Mae) Penney; sisters: Verna Gabriel, Sylvia Sweetapple and Elaine Tracey (Jack), as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Rosetta Mary, February 10^th, 1999, brother Reg, brothers-in-law: Ed Gabriel and Edgar Sweetapple, parents Elot and Alice Penney. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 6^th, at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street, officiated by Rev. Dr. Wayne Cole. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

FUDGE, Brian Thomas
In Ottawa, on January 2, 2005, Brian Fudge, loving son of Jill Broadbent and Derek Fudge, and wonderful brother of Stephen, passed peacefully away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Brian leaves to mourn aunts and uncles: Jane Broadbent of Corner Brook, NL, Paulette Fudge, Fred and Ena Fudge, Sylvia and Frank Ryan, Jean and Archie Mills, all of Corner Brook, NL, Phyllis and Larry Diamond of St. John's, Terry Broadbent and Jane Broadbent of Halifax, NS, and Paul and Jennifer Broadbent of Charlottetown, PEI, Brian is also the much loved grandson of Susan Fudge and Agnes Broadbent of Corner Brook. Brian will also be sadly missed by many cousins and friends from all across Canada and the United States. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue (Ottawa) Wednesday from 2:30 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in the Chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, In Memoriam donations to the ICU - Civic Campus or to the Canadian Red Cross - Tsunami Disaster Relief appreciated.

Thursday, January 6, 2005

DEATHS

WHELAN, Bridget Mary (nee Carroll)
Pasadena, NL
April 16^th, 1915 - January 4^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bridget Mary Whelan announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, January 4^th, 2005 at her family residence in Pasadena in her 90^th year. Her family will cherish the memories of love and laughter. She will be sadly missed by her children: Rosemary (Charles) Blagdon, Betty Collins, Stan (Jane), Jerry (Noreen), Paul (Elaine), Veronica Whelan, Kevin (Jocelyn), Brendan and Lorraine (Winston) Wiseman, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, brother John (Marina) Carroll and sister Veronica Pittman. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband William, sons: Andrew and Joseph, parents: Stan and Mary, brothers: James, Jerry, Joseph and son-in-law Raymond. The family will be receiving friends from the Holy Rosary Parish in Pasadena today, Thursday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 7^th at 10:30 a.m. with Father John Peddle officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery Pasadena. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUNT, Herbert Austin
Summerside, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Herbert Hunt announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the age of 90 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Laura; daughters: Levenia Mitchell and Dianne Webster (John) all of Summerside; sons: Elwood (and friend Wanda), of Summerside and Emmanuel (Sonya) of Stephenville Crossing; daughter-in-law Gloria Hunt of Meadows; nine grandchildren: Richard, Darlene, Laura, Maurice, Bill, Tammy, Lorna, Collett and Paula; eight great grandchildren: Kayla, Sheldon, Adam, Amy, Sarah, Kyle, Eaton and Courtney; sister Alice Parsons of Irishtown; brother Frank (Josephine) of Irishtown and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Vera (1970); parents: George and Mary Hunt; son Garwin; son-in-law Reginald; daughter-in-law Diane; brothers: Frank, George and Walter; and sisters: Florence, Ursula, Lucy, Anne and Floss. Friends may visit Bethany United Church, Summerside on Thursday, January 6, 2005 from where the funeral service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Mary Brenson officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Summerside United Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

HAWCO, Diane
11 Hillcrest Drive
Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Diane Hawco announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the age of 52 years. She was predeceased by her father, Gerald (Red) Hawco in the year 2000. She will be sadly missed by her mother, Sheila and five brothers: Garry (Jane) of Brampton, Terry (Darlene), Tom, Rick (Christina), all of Stephenville, Glen (Tammy) of Cold Lake, Alberta and six sisters: Sis, Debbie and Sheila Hawco, Michelle (Ian) Stokes, all of Stephenville, Sandy (Eddie) Johnson of Edmonton, Marie (Darren) Beson of Cambridge, nieces and nephews: Tracey, Steven, Dereck, Laurie, Nicole, Michael, Brandi, Gail, Brian, Randi, Alex, Katie, Kale, Samantha, Jamie, Aaron, Makenzie, Cassidy, Beth and three great-nieces: Emily, Abigail, Paige and extended family, Billy Hynes, Val Hawco, Christine Rumbolt and a large circle of friends and relatives. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 8^th at 12:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations to the Bay St. George Association for Community Living would be greatly appreciated.

ROSE, Harriet
Burgeo, NL
It is with sadness that the family of the late Harriet Rose announce her passing at the Calder Health Care Centre, Burgeo on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the age of 90. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, sons: Raymond (Cora), Conception Bay South and Roy (Ruth), Lewisporte; daughters: Florence (Obed) Hann and Mamie (Norman) Marsden, both of Burgeo and Meta (Harold) Rice, Corner Brook; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren: sister, Leah Dominey, age 92 of Port aux Basques, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband, George. Visitation will be held on Thursday at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Burgeo, from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harrison Heidel officiating. Interment will follow at the Burgeo Community Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, 300 Prince Phillip Drive, P. O. Box 1403, St. John's, NL, A1C 5N5.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing.

Friday, January 7, 2005

DEATHS

RUBIA, Isadore William John
St. Jude's
July 5^th, 1942 - January 5^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Isadore William John Rubia announce his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 5^th, 2005 in his 62^nd year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife; Violet (nee Young), his three daughters: Emily (Harold) Tustin of Cormack, Dianne (Wayne) Alexander, and Melissa (David) Osmond, both of St. Jude's. His two sons: Michael and Isadore Jr., both of St. Jude's. Seven brothers; his very special brother Ray of St. Jude's, Herb of St. Jude's, Lawrence and Dan of Stephenville Crossing, Marcel and Roy of Toronto and Charlie of New Brunswick. Five sisters: Rita Keating, Maggie Curnew, Matilida Madore, Coreen Nardine, all of Stephenville Crossing and Winnie McFredridge of St. John's. Six wonderful grandchildren: Robin, April, John, Bradley, Tylor and Rocky. He also leaves to mourn a large circle of family and friends. Isadore was predeceased by his loving granddaughter Dianna in 1996. The family will be receiving family and friends as of today Friday, January 7^th, 2005 from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, January 8^th, 2005 at the Roman Catholic Church in Deer Lake with Father Adian Devine officiating. The interment to follow at the family plot.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL
"Forever In Our Hearts"

MAXWELL, Bruce David
Pasadena, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bruce David Maxwell announce his passing on Wednesday, January 5^th, 2005 at his family residence in Pasadena at the age of 60 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Billy (Danielle Wiseman), Toronto, ON and Joanne Tenbrike, Vinceland, ON; brothers: John (Carol) and Eric (Callista) both of Pasadena, sister Sheila (Roger) McLeod, Pasadena. Special friend Kate Best, Badger. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents William and Jean. The family will be receiving friends from the Humber Valley United Church, Pasadena today, Friday from the hours of 10-11:30 a.m., from where the funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Wright officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, January 8, 2005

DEATHS

ALLEY, William Lionel
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Lionel Alley announce his passing on Thursday, January 6^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 92 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his brother John (Jenny) Alley, Harbour Grace, special nieces Mildred (William) Fortune, St. David's, Vina (Ron) Pieroway, Pasadena and Grace Alley, Windsor, ON. Special friend Majorie George, St. John's. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Clarissa, parents Edward and Mary Ann, sister Daisy Arnold, brothers Edwin, Leslie, Robert and Eric. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook today, Saturday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 9^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church with Rev. Gordon Druggett officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Michael's and All Angels memorial fund or to a charity of ones choice.

BECK, Eliza Anne (nee Lambert)
of St. Lawrence
November 27, 1914 - December 25, 2004
Passed peacefully away on December 25, 2004, at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Eliza Anne Beck, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by husband Chesley; son Chesley Jr.; grandson Eric; granddaughter Darlene. Left to mourn George (Kay), St. Lawrence, Addie (Gordon), Pasadena, Eric (Diane), Mount Pearl, Vye (Pete), Moncton, Earl (Stella), Brampton, Owen, Mississauga, Sam (Christina), Brampton and Arnold (Christine), Labrador City; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and many other family and friends. Cremation has taken place with interment at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, St. Lawrence, under the direction of Rev. Berdina Ford. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Matthew's Anglican Church Memorial Fund, St. Lawrence.

CHRISTIAN, Constance
Cape St. George
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Constance Christian announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the age of 91 years. She will be sadly missed by her son, Henry (Lorie) Christian of Oshawa, Ontario and six daughters: Tessie (Fred) Lovern of Florida, Helen Lagatdu of Cape St. George, Norma (Bill) French of Kippens, Margaret (Kenneth) Alexander of Kippens, Lorraine (Bill) Hanrahan of New Brunswick, Leona (Bob) Kapps of New York and one brother, Isaac Lainey of Cape St. George and a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Christian and her sons, Eugene, Peter, Clifton, Don, Christopher and daughter, Maisie Manfred. Visitation took place at Our Lady of the Cape Parish, Cape St. George on January 6 and 7^th. Funeral Service will take place at Our Lady of the Cape Parish on Saturday, January 8^th at 2:00 p.m. with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Marches Point. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.

BIRTH

LUSH
Joshua and Sandra Lush are pleased to announce the birth of their son Aaron Christopher Michael on November 15, 2004 at W.M.R.H., weighing 8 lb. 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Frank and Mary Rideout of Deer Lake, and Claude and Faye Lush of Deer Lake / Fort McMurray, AB. Also a special thank you is extended to Dr. Healey, Dr. Hamann and all the nurses who helped in making his arrival so special.

WEDDING

GRIFFIN & FINLAYSON
Arthur and Carol Griffin of Pasadena, Newfoundland are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Liam, to Arabella, daughter of Corliss Finlayson and Vince Caccamo of Kingston, ON and Norman Finlayson and Heather Irving of Rice Point, PEI. The private ceremony took place on November 20^th, 2004 in a spectacular outdoor setting amongst the cliffs of Red Rocks State Park, Nevada. The couple is living in Bolton Valley, Vermont. You may see pictures at: www.artandcarol.ca/wedding.htm

Monday, January 10, 2005

DEATHS

ANTLE, Anthony (Tony)
Pasadena, NL
(Formerly of Ramea, NL)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Tony Antle announce his passing at The Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on Friday, January 7, 2005 in his 49 year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Alfreda (nee Northcott); daughter: Chrystal and son Dennis; mother Eva Antle, Pasadena, sisters: Patsy (Brian), Barb (Pius), Mary Lou, all residing in Pasadena, Sharon (Max), Debbie (Craig), Fort McMurray, AB, Doreen (Marc), ON, brothers: Larry (Betty Lou), ON, David (Cindy), Glen (Shelly) and Shawn, all of Pasadena, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Alexander Antle, January 24, 1991. Friends may visit The Holy Rosary Church, Pasadena on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., from where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. Fr. John Peddle officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pasadena. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be signed through our website www.fillatre.ca

SHEPPARD, George Christopher
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Chris Sheppard announce his passing on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 75 years. Leaving to mourn with fond memories: his loving wife of 49 years, Doreen (nee Curtis); children: Peggy (Wayne) Park, Woody Point, Diane (Dennis) MacWhirter, Scarborough, ON, and Dennis (Shelley) Sheppard, Lethbridge, AB; six grandchildren: Amanda, Jennifer, Deanna, Dennis Jr., Caileigh and Devlan; brothers: Linton (Jessie) and Sam (Ann); brother-in-law: Pat Curtis (Nora); sister-in-law: Phyllis Duffney, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Snowden, parents: Leslie and Elizabeth Sheppard and sister Moriah. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street. The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating.  Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association of NL, Corner Brook Chapter. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made thorough our website www.fillatre.ca

SHEPPARD, Newman James
Curling, NL
Nov. 30, 1923 - Jan. 8, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Newman James Sheppard announce his passing on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Hazel, daughters Maxine (Hardy) Crossley and Eloise (Pius) Barry. Grandchildren Nicole (Brian) Greenfield, Craig Crossley (Jodi) and Blair Barry, great-grandchildren Jordan and Erin. Brother Eldon (Olive), sister Leta (Stan) and sister-in-law Maude Kean. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by son Paul, 1986, brother Leo Kean, 2000 and grandson Jason, 1972. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street today, Monday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00 PM from Curling Memorial United Church with Mrs. Mary Brenson officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to Curling Memorial United Church fund or to a charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

STEWART, Colin Gordon
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Colin Gordon Stewart announce his passing on Friday, January 7, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 77 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his two sisters: Anita Stewart, and Majorie (Frank) Cormier both of Corner Brook. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Minnie Clara. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook today, Monday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00 PM with The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of ones choice.

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

DEATHS

LEMOINE, John
John Thomas George LeMoine , loving son, husband, father, and dear friend, died peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Saturday, January 8, 2005 , at the age of 46. He is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Neil), and their sons, Mark (and special friend, Bridget Watkin) and Michael. He will be dearly missed by his father, Aubrey LeMoine, Deborah Caines, father- and mother-in-law Horace and Pearl Neil, in-laws Don and Rhonda Neil, and Derrek and Wendy Neil. He was a loving uncle to Kayla, Justin, Brianna and Ryan. He will be greatly missed by all of his friends in Ottawa and Newfoundland, especially by those he shepherded with the Word of God. Predeceased by his mother Eleanor LeMoine (nee Castas). "Every Good tree bears good fruit." Matt. 7:17. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 580 Eagleston Rd., Kanata, from 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at the Kanata Baptist Church, 465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata, at 2 p.m. In memory of John, a donation to the World Vision Tsunami Fund would be appreciated. www.kellyfh.ca   Kelly Funeral Homes (613) 235-6712.

HISCOCK, Sarah (Elizabeth)
Deer Lake
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sarah Hiscock announce her passing on Sunday, January 9^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her son: John William Curnew (Effie) Codroy Valley; grandchildren: Laurie Curnew (Corner Brook), Mandy Curnew (Corner Brook), Sherry Curnew (Codroy Valley), Sarah Pottle (Corner Brook), great grandchildren: Camille Thistle, Alicia Thistle, Jordon Curnew, Chelsea Curnew, AJ Hynes, Sister Kathleen Chassion, special friend Bill Bruce, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Hiscock, sister Mary Hiscock and brother Michael Curnew. Visitation was held yesterday, January 10^th from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake from where funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. with Father Aidan Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wight's Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

DEATHS

CANTWELL, Thomas (Byron Mario)
Corner Brook, NL
February 23, 1954 - January 9, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Cantwell announce his sudden passing on Sunday, January 9^th, 2005 at his residence in St. John, NB at the age of 50 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: his six sisters: Ellen, Marie (Vince), Elizabeth (Fred), all from ON, Sandra, Ursula (David), Sylvia (Lindy), all from NL; three brothers: Joseph (Debbie), ON, Kevin (Brenda), Reginald (Nora), all from NL; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: Angela (1991) and Joseph (2000) and his dear brothers and sisters. A funeral service will take place in New Brunswick, to be followed by a memorial service in Corner Brook, NL, which will be announced at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

MERCER, Mary May
St. George's, NL
1918-2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary May Mercer announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Monday, January 10, 2005, at the age of 86 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons: Bob (Gertie), Charlie (Roxanne), Ben (Maureen) all of Corner Brook, Walter (Donna), St. George's; daughters: Mary (Cecil) Ryan, Elaine Mercer (Bob), Marion (Tom) Cutler all of St. George's, Patricia (Lawrence) Hoffman, Kippens, Frances (Bill) Mason, Orleans, ON, Suzanne (Gerry) Hiltz, Halifax, NS, Kathleen (Keith) Hann, Pasadena, Theresa (Jim) McCarthy, St. Phillips, Pam (Ron) Parsons, Summerside; 42 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; sisters: Irene Power, Wabush, Sadie Messervey, St. George's; son-in-law Everest (Marina) Collier, Stephenville; sisters-in-law: Mae Power, Halifax, NS, Ruby Ruth, Corner Brook, Jacqueline MacInnis, Highlands, as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends including all her dear friends at the Emile Benoit House, Stephenville Crossing. She is predeceased by her husband Jim, 1968; daughters: Shirley, Goldie and Elizabeth; parents Walter and Jane Ruth; brothers: Bill, Ignatius, Walter and Jack; sisters: Lillian, Ann, Rita and Genevieve. Friends may visit St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, St. George's on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 14^th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Gerard Patry and Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery Courthouse Road. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by family request. Donations may be made to the St. Joseph Parish Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MAJOR, Violet Katherine
Rocky Harbour, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Violet Katherine Major announce her passing on Saturday, January 8^th, 2005 at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Ont. at the age of 72 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters: Susan (David) Figures and Donna (Kirk) Smith-Major, both of Burlington, Ont., son Robin (Lisa) Major, Montreal, Que., daughter-in-law Sandra (Bob) Kahler, Markham and sweetheart Otto Jefferies, Deer Lake. Grandchildren: Scott (Liz), Peter, Boyd, Jill (Chris), Amy, Ann, Donna, Corbett, Steven, Violet and William. Great-grandchildren: Liam, Jasmine and Quin. Sisters Rose (Oscar) Wong, Halifax, Rhoda (Ken) Parsons, Port Blandford and Myra (Clyde) Simms, St. Anthony, brother Cecil (Marjorie) Reid, sisters-in-law Dolley, Susie and Edith Reid. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by husband Jack, son Wayne, brothers Clifford, Felix and Roland, sister Susie Martin, parents Corbett and Amy and step-mother Effie. Friends may visit St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour beginning today, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Friday, January 14^th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Canon John Olsson officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake.

Thursday, January 13, 2005

No announcements in today's edition of the newspaper.

Friday, January 14, 2005

No announcements in today's edition of the newspaper.

Saturday, January 15, 2005

DEATHS

CARROLL, John
Pasadena, NL
June 10, 1924 - January 14, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Carroll announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 80^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 50 years Marina (Fahey); his eleven children: Clarence (Maureen), Mt. Pearl, Joseph (Toni), Stratford, Bernard (Joanne), David (Sharon), Pasadena, Ruth (Roy) Parsons, Grand Falls, Madonna (Rob), Margaret (Ed) Manuel, Pasadena, Linda (Nelson) Coddington, Della (Barry) Smith, St. Mary's, ON, Alice (Glenn) Penny, Paradise, Trish (Cordell) Wicks, Pasadena, as well 22 grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn sister Veronica Pittman, BC; sisters-in-law: Pat Collier, Phyliss Skiffington, Floss (Guy) Freak, Gen (Jim) Hanlon, Glenwood, Carrie Carroll, Pasadena, Margaret Carroll, Peterborough, Olive Fahey, Carmanville and special niece Kay Snape, Peterborough; brothers-in-law: Don (Susan) Fahey, Philip Fahey, Glenwood, and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Stan and Mary Carroll, brothers Jim, Jerry and Joseph as well as sisters Mary Bonnell and Bridget Whelan. The family will be receiving friends at The Holy Rosary Parish in Pasadena on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. followed by the funeral service Monday, January 17^th at 10:30 a.m. Father John Peddle officiating, with interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Church Street. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed through our website www.fillatre.ca

HULAN, Gordon
17A Pleasant Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Hulan announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the age of 55 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Bernice and one daughter, Tanya Hulan of Fort McMurray, Alberta and two brothers: Gerald (Donna) Hulan of Ontario, Jackie (Karen) Hulan of Jeffrey's and two sisters: Ursula (Junior) Cross of Stephenville, Maudie MacDonald of Stephenville, one granddaughter, Kaylee and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Hillview Avenue, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

WEDDING

ANDREWS & BLACK
Roger and Eileen Andrews of Corner Brook, NL are pleased to announce the marriage of their son David, to Karen, daughter of Allen and Frances Black of Scarborough, Ontario. The ceremony took place on September 25, 2004 in Sudbury, Ontario. Matron of honour was Jennifer McKelvie, friend of the bride, best man was Roger Andrews, father of the groom. Flower girl was Stephanie Neumann, niece of the bride and ringbearer was Justin Hinds, nephew of the bride. David and Karen are living in Sudbury, Ontario.

ENGAGEMENT

POWER / BARKER
Enid and Doug Power are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Marcel Power to Noviley Barker, daughter of Peter and the late Dorothy Barker of St. Judes, Deer Lake. The engagement took place in Oakville December 23, 2004 where both are employed.

SHARPE & MACLEOD
Mrs. Ruby Sharpe of Stephenville announces the engagement of her daughter Carol-Ann, to Scott MacLeod of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The couple will be wed on April 13, 2005 in Cuba. Carol-Ann is a graduate of Acadia University and Mount St. Vincent University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a certificate in Gerontology. She is working in retail management in Halifax. Scott is a graduate from Dalhousie University and holds a diploma in engineering. He is a manager with the engineering firm Jacques Whitford in Halifax. The couple will reside in Halifax after they are wed. Congratulations and best wishes from all your family and friends.

Monday, January 17, 2005

DEATHS

WHITE, Greta Regina
Corner Brook, NL
October 14^th, 1932 - January 19^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Greta Regina White announce her passing on Sunday, January 16^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 72 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband John, children Gregory (Janet), Edward (Ellen), and Donna (Leonard) Vande Velde all of Corner Brook. Grandchildren: Jason (Leslie), Andrea (George, Jessica, Laura, Julian, Kirk, Kelly, Michael, Lindsay and Andrew. Great-grandchildren: Brady, Riley and Keegan. Sisters: Bride (Gordon) Lavalliant, Gander; Bessie (Ellis) Crocker, Maxine (Ike) Walsh, both of Corner Brook; Donna (Tom) Northcott, Nova Scotia; Bonnie (Leo) Foley, Stephenville Crossing and Patsy Payne, Rocky Harbour. Brothers: Bruce (Alfreda) Payne, Gerald (Bertha) Payne, both of Corner Brook; and Warrick (Wilma) Payne, Ontario. Sisters-in-law: Gertrude Lavers, Eleanor Dobbin, Francis White, all of Port Saunders; Violet White, Corner Brook; Dorothy Payne, Ontario; and Pauline Payne, Rocky Harbour. Special nieces Violet Gould and Carol Snow, Corner Brook, special friends Tom and Joan Campbell, Corner Brook. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her great-granddaugher Bobby-Lee, father and mother William and Ida, brothers Clarson, Clyde and Elton, sisters-in-law Lizeta and Hilda and brothers-in-law Pius, Joseph, Brendan, Raymond and Leo. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook today, Monday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 19^th at 10:30 a.m. from Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral with Father Edwin Gale officiating. Cremation to follow the funeral service. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or to a charity of ones choice.

CARROLL, John
Pasadena, NL
June 10, 1924 - January 14, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Carroll announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 80^th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 50 years Marina (Fahey); his eleven children: Clarence (Maureen), Mt. Pearl, Joseph (Toni), Stratford, Bernard (Joanne), David (Sharon), Pasadena, Ruth (Roy) Parsons, Grand Falls, Madonna (Rob), Margaret (Ed) Manuel, Pasadena, Linda (Nelson) Coddington, Della (Barry) Smith, St. Mary's, ON, Alice (Glenn) Penny, Paradise, Trish (Cordell) Wicks, Pasadena, as well 22 grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn sister Veronica Pittman, BC; sisters-in-law: Pat Collier, Phyliss Skiffington, Floss (Guy) Freak, Gen (Jim) Hanlon, Glenwood, Carrie Carroll, Pasadena, Margaret Carroll, Peterborough, Olive Fahey, Carmanville and special niece Kay Snape, Peterborough; brothers-in-law: Don (Susan) Fahey, Philip Fahey, Glenwood, and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Stan and Mary Carroll, brothers Jim, Jerry and Joseph as well as sisters Mary Bonnell and Bridget Whelan. The family will be receiving friends at The Holy Rosary Parish in Pasadena on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. followed by the funeral service Monday, January 17^th at 10:30 a.m. Father John Peddle officiating, with interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Church Street. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed through our website www.fillatre.ca
His life is our legacy,
his love is our memories.

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

DEATH

PARK, Randy
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Randy Park announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 16, 2005. Randy leaves to mourn his loving wife and best friend Dorthy (Daye) and his brothers and sisters: Joan Fisher (Art), Jerry (Dolores), Rod (Donna) all of Corner Brook, Mary Pumphrey (Tom) of Manuels, Mary Russell (Jim), Don Marks all of Nova Scotia, Carol (Cap) Crossley (John), Paul, Harry (Joanne) and Julie Pierik (Paul) all of Ontario; special sister-in-law Gertrude Daye; favorite aunt Carrie Whalen; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a service of remembrance at 8:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, Randy's wish was to have donations forwarded to the Cancer Centre, Western Region, 4^th Floor, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

DEATHS

PAYNE, Cecil
Cormack, NL
April 7^th, 1920 - January 18^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecil Payne announce his passing on Tuesday, January 18^th, 2005, at the W.M.R. Hospital in his 84^th year. He will be sadly missed by his son Rodney of Cormack, and his daughter Jane (John Wiseman) also of Cormack; his sister, Mrs. Edna White of Cox's Cove; his six grandchildren: Michael, Andrew, Stephanie, Jennifer, Wanda, and Mary. Cecil was predeceased by his wife Annie in December of 2002. Also leaves to mourn a large circle of relatives and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends at the Anglican Church in Cormack on Wednesday, January 19^th, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., where also the funeral service will take place on January 20^th, 2005 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Carol Caley officiating, with the interment to follow at Church Cemetery, Cormack. In lieu of flowers donations to Heart and Stroke Fund would be gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

PARK, Randy
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Randy Park announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 16, 2005. Randy leaves to mourn his loving wife and best friend Dorothy (Daye) and his brothers and sisters: Joan Fisher (Art), Jerry (Dolores), Rod (Donna) all of Corner Brook, Marg Pumphrey (Tom) of Manuels, Mary Russell (Jim), Don Marks all of Nova Scotia, Carol (Cap) Crossley (John), Paul, Harry (Joanne) and Julie Pierik (Paul) all of Ontario; special sister-in-law Gertrude Daye; favorite aunt Carrie Whelan; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by hs parents Roy (1984) and Ann (Marks) (1989). Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a service of remembrance at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Randy's wish was to have donations forwarded to the Cancer Centre, Western Region, 4^th Floor, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

HOFFE, Nina Jessie
Corner Brook, NL
(originally from Spaniard's Bay)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nina Hoffe announces her passing at the J.I. O'Connell Centre on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at the age of 85 years.  She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 51 years, Eric, and good friends and caregivers Todd and Karen Pynn and family.  She was predeceased by her parents Francis and Jessie Gosse; sisters: Blanche Russell and Violet Mosdale; and brother Wilford Gosse. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Thursday, January 20, 2005

DEATHS

MURPHY, Lenora Eilene
Summerside, NL
October 3, 1919 - January 19, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lenora Murphy announce her passing on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at The Interfaith Home for Seniors, Corner Brook at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories; daughters: Ruth (Michael) Courtney, Kettleby, ON, Ruby (Gerald) Small, Summerside, Jeanie Murphy, Corner Brook, Ella (Rod) Terry, Irishtown, Barbara (Terry) Blackwood, Irishtown and Cindy Murphy, Oshawa, ON; sons: Donald (Dolly) Penney, Meadows, Wilfred (Arlene) Murphy Brampton, ON, Allan (Phrona) Murphy, Cold Brook, NS, Daniel (Lynda) Murphy, Summerside, Ernest (Alma) Murphy, Brampton, ON; stepson Joseph Lyver (Irene), Corner Brook; special grandson Blaine Murphy, St. John's; 26 grandchildren: Donna, Vicki, Tammy, Adam, Audie, David, Sean, Stephanie, Alana, Christa, Keith, Karen, Joanne, Joseph, Mason, Danny, Iris, Pamela, Michael, Philip, Robert, Roland, Judy, Shawnna, Mark, Jennifer and several great grandchildren; brother Earl (Rosie) Penney, Summerside; sister Winnifred Maynard, Meadows and sister-in-law Olive Penney, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Roland Murphy (1961), parents Dora and Thomas Penney, daughter Judy, brother Leslie Penney, sister Dorothy Ruth and brothers-in-law Chaney Ruth and William Maynard. Friends may visit St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside on Thursday beginning at 2:00 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. with interment at the Church cemetery, Rev. Sydney Payne officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BUTLER, Cyril
Corner Brook, NL
May 9, 1924 - January 18, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cyril Butler announce his passing on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, at the age of 80 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: his wife Grace (nee Brake); children: Douglas (Allison), Collingwood, ON, Calvin (Evelyn), Dartmouth, NS, Barbara Hall (Rod), Dartmouth, NS, Gail Mailloux (Jacques), Maitland, NS, Karen Butler, Dartmouth, NS, Brian (Elizabeth), Sackville, NS and Wanda Janes (Brian), Brampton, ON; 12 grandchildren: Justin, Andre, Kayla, Samantha, Glenn, Brian, Tina, Calvin, Roxanne, Avril, Tyler and Amanda; six great grandchildren; brother Douglas (Hilda) Butler, Foxtrap and sister-in-law Marie Butler, Mt. Pearl as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by brothers George and Arthur. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 21^st at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Derek Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Memorial Fund or to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Friday, January 21, 2005

DEATHS

MEANEY, Marguerite Dorothy (nee Whitten)
1930-2005
Marguerite Dorothy Meaney (nee Whitten), beloved wife of Ron Meaney of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at the age of 74 years, after a long courageous struggle with M.S. Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her husband of fifty one years, Ron; and her son Danny of Wakefield, PQ; her daughter and son-in-law Mary Jane and Bob Hammer of Calgary, AB; her son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Angela Meaney of Mahone Bay, NS; grandchildren Sarah, Shawn, Stacie, Whitney, Christopher, and Gillian; her loving sister Mary Mahar of Oshawa, ON; and many loving nieces and nephews throughout Canada. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Harry and Jennie Whitten of St. John's, NL, and her brothers Harry and George. Dorothy enjoyed volunteering through various organizations and seniors groups and was also active in her Church groups. She was the most loving and loved wife, mother and Nanny. She will also be lovingly remembered by her lifelong friends in The Spooks Card Club in St. John's, NL. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McInnis & Holloway's Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.S.) on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church (835 Northmount Drive N.W.) on Friday, January 21, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to your Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, www.mssociety.ca/en/give. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com  The family extends many thanks to the staff of the Bow View Manor Nursing Home for their many kindnesses throughout the years. In living memory of Dot Meaney, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone (403) 241-0044.

PIERCEY, Albert
Massey Drive
Corner Brook, NL
WWII 166 NF Regiment
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Albert Piercey announce his passing on Thursday, January 20^th, 2005 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his son Danny (Kelly), Massey Drive, special friend: Angela Batstone, Corner Brook; brothers-in-law: Cecil Warren, Winterton, Don (Marion) Chafe, Petty Harbour; sister-in-law Thelma Chafe, Mt. Pearl, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Florence, March 1996. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22^nd, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Cathedral, Main Street. The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, January 22, 2005

DEATHS

MURPHY, Lenora Eilene
Summerside, NL
October 3, 1919 - January 19, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lenora Murphy announce her passing on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at The Interfaith Home for Seniors, Corner Brook at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories; daughters: Ruth (Michael) Courtney, Kettleby, ON, Ruby (Gerald) Small, Summerside, Jeanie Murphy, Corner Brook, Ella (Rod) Terry, Irishtown, Barbara (Terry) Blackwood, Irishtown and Cindy Murphy, Oshawa, ON; sons: Donald (Dolly) Penney, Meadows, Wilfred (Arlene) Murphy, Brampton, ON, Allan (Phrona) Murphy, Cold Brook, NS, Daniel (Lynda) Murphy, Summerside, Ernest (Alma) Murphy, Brampton, ON; stepson Joseph Lyver (Irene), Corner Brook; special grandson Blaine Murphy, St. John's; 26 grandchildren: Donna, Vicki, Tammy, Adam, Audie, David, Sean, Stephanie, Alana, Christa, Keith, Karen, Joanne, Joseph, Mason, Danny, Iris, Pamela, Michael, Philip, Robert, Roland, Judy, Shawnna, Mark, Jennifer and several great grandchildren; brother Earl (Rosie) Penney, Summerside; sister Winnifred Maynard, Meadows; sister-in-law Olive Penney; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Roland Murphy (1961), parents Dora and Thomas Penney, daughter Judy, brother Leslie Penney, sister Dorothy Ruth and brothers-in-law Chaney Ruth and William Maynard. Friends visited St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside on Thursday beginning at 2:00 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. with interment at the church cemetery, Rev. Sydney Payne officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WELLS, Sandy Roy
Peacefully passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of Marion (Prange) Wells. Dear brother of Irvin (Julie), Ruby (Ivan) Fife, Uttley (Ruth), Delores Cuttler, Lily (Russell) Browning, James (Joan), Rita (George) Rhodey, Tom (Geneva), Donald (Diane). Predeceased by his son John, parents John and Doris (Earl) Wells, sisters Hazel and Leah and brother-in-law Norman. Funeral service was held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel (Kitchener), Tuesday, January 11, 2005.

BIRTH

ANDREWS
Dana Andrews & Tyson Murley are pleased to announce the birth of their son Dwight Harold on October 24, 2004 at W.M.R.H. weighing 10 lb 12½ oz. Proud grandparents are Gordon & Judy Andrews of Stephenville and great-grandmother Anna Benoit of Stephenville. Congratulations from all family & friends.

ENGAGEMENT

EVANS / MACDONALD
Family and friends of Doug Evans and Jennifer MacDonald are pleased to announce their engagement which took place on December 25, 2004. Thgeir wedding is planned for July 23, 2005. The couple reside in Stephenville and both work at Dominion.
"Oakee low on the brow"

Monday, January 24, 2005

DEATH

EDWARDS, Anthony Joseph
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Anthony Edwards announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday, January 21, 2005 at the age of 76. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Dolores; daughters: Esther (William) Parsons of Corner Brook, Agnes (Robert) MacDonald of Halifax and Edwina (Donald) Fitzgerald of Massey Drive; Five grandchildren: James Parsons (Rhonda) of Frederickton, Kelly-Lynn (Gerald) Vivian, Jonathon and Angela MacDonald all of Halifax, Jason (Dorian) Fitzgerald of London, ON; brother, Edward Edwards of Lawn; sisters: Lorraine Strang of Lawn and Sue Lundrigan of Little Bay and ever remembered and loved by sisters and brothers-in-law and also several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Esther Edwards; brothers: Frank, Herbert, William; sisters: Kathleen, Georgina and Veronica. Funeral services will take place today, Monday, January 24, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral with Father Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment at the Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

DEATH

BRAKE, Effie Allison (nee Osmond)
Corner Brook, NL
Sept. 14^th, 1915 - Jan. 24^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Effie Allison Brake announce her passing on Monday, January 24^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 89 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Marion (Stanley) Penney, Rosalind (Ronald) Sheppard both of Corner Brook, Ena (Bruce) Lidstone, Hughes Brook and Francis (Barbara) Brake, Corner Brook. Grandchildren: Craig (Sandra) Penney, Elizabeth Penney, Bradley and Beckie Lidstone and Jeremy Brake. Great-granddaughter Faith Lidstone, sister Hazel Osmond, Meadows, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son Lesley, daughter Deloras, granddaughter Gloria, parents Benjamin and Selena, sisters Lillian, Florence and Mary, brothers Clifford, Victor and Alexander. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook today, Tuesday from the hours of 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 27th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral with the Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request, donations may be made to St. John The Evangelist Memorial Fund or to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation.

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

DEATHS

HORWOOD, Charles Duke
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Duke Horwood, age 77, of Corner Brook announce his passing on Monday, January 24, 2005, at the Health Science Complex in St. John's, NL. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Myrtle; his four children: Beverley Ghobrial of Toronto, Debbie Skinner (Charles) of Pasadena, Glenn Horwood of Calgary, and Zona Rodden (Robert) of St. John's; his six precious grandchildren: Aaron, Chrissy, Steven (Melissa), Lucas, Benjamin and Jacob; two sisters: Lillian Critch (Eric) of Moreton's Harbour and Edna English of Stephenville; two brothers: Eric (Shirley) and Lewis (Rowena) of Grand Falls-Windsor; as well as a large circle of nephews, nieces and friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral is to take place on Friday, January 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Salvation Army Temple in Corner Brook, NL. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John's. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book

MACDONALD, Lillian Martha
Lillian Martha MacDonald, 77, of Brentwood and formerly of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, passed away January 24, 2005 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Neil and Ethel (Wight) Patrick. She is survived by daughters, Trish (Peter) Bekkers, Shubenacadie; Ann MacDonald (Paul Hodgson), Guelph, Ontario; grandchildren: Alex, William, Jenna; sister Pat (Jerry) Cunningham, Antigonish; niece Pam Cunningham, Antigonish; nephews: Doug Cunningham, Maine; David Patrick, Nunavut. She was predeceased by a brother Neil Patrick. No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street with Deacon Wilfred Boudreau officiating. Interment at a later date in Humber Valley United Church Cemetery, Pasadena, Newfoundland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Lung Association or the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.

MARTIN, Catherine Grace
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2005 following a lengthy illness, at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Grace Martin (nee Keough) at the age of 69 years. Left to mourn are her; loving husband of 53 years, Clarke; five daughters: Gwen (David) Bartlett, Bobbi Gash, Peggy (Dan) Sacrey, Sue, Jackie (Tony) Duffney; one son Roger (Debbie); step-father Cyril Bennett; eight grandchildren: Grace, Bobbie Dawn, Jim, Jason, Bobby, Catherine, Kenny and Luke; brother-in-law Gordon (Jo-Ann) Martin, son-in-law Ken Dunphy and a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by her mother Margaret Bennett; father Jack Keough and son-in-law Jim Gash. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 27^th at 10:30 a.m. from Curling Memorial United Church, Mrs. Mary Brinson officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WATSON, Thomas A.
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing, NL
It is with sadness that the family of the late Thomas Watson announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre on Monday, January 24, 2005 at the age of 96. He leaves to mourn children: Rachel, Jeanetta (Gil), Leo (Bride), Stephenville Crossing, Nigel (Rita), Stephenville, Rhona (Bob), Corner Brook; brothers: James (Annie), Corner Brook, Duncan, Johns Beach; sisters: Mary (Don) Buckle, Corner Brook, Georgina, Johns Beach; 25 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by wife Annie; daughter Donna; brothers: George, Henry; sisters: Susan and Bertha; parents Martha Samms and Lucius Watson. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, January 27^th at 2:00 p.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery, Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Assumption Parish Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

SMITH, Anne Theresa (nee Tobin)
Deer Lake, NL
1937 - 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Anne Theresa Smith announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Monday, January 24^th, 2005 at the age of 67 years following a courageous and lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Leaving to mourn her loving and devoted husband of 46 years, Ronald T. Deer Lake; sons: Lindell (Nonia), Deer Lake and Ronnie (Maureen), Thunder Bay, Ontario; beloved grandchildren: Stephanie, Katelin, Deer Lake and Stephen, Alberta; sister Alice Ewing; brothers: George (Eliza), David and Nicholas all of Corner Brook, Fred (June), Montreal; special friend Diane Parsons, Deer Lake. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents John T. and Anne Tobin, brothers Ralph, Patrick Vincent and Joseph. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake today, Wednesday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 27^th at 2:00 p.m. from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with Father John Peddle officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wight's Road. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To sign the family guest book or to make a memorial donation visit our website www.fillatre.ca

FRENCH, Frank D.
7 Queen Street, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frank D. French announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the age of 88 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Ethel and four sons: Phil (Marg) of Stephenville, Desmond (Cecelia) of Waverley, Nova Scotia, Keith of Stephenville, Sam of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, one daughter, Dianne (Gerard) Clark of Aurora, Ontario and one brother, William (Greta) of Coley's Point, two sisters, Vera Baird of Long Pond, Manuels, Carrie (Robert) Duffett of St. Phillips, Conception Bay, ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by  his granddaughter, Phileppa. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 27^th at 2:00 p.m. at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville with Rev. E. Laldin officiating. Interment will take place in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Angustine's Anglican Church Memorial Fund would be greatly appreciated.

Thursday, January 27, 2005

DEATHS

KING, Neil Berkley
March 18, 1983 - January 25, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Neil Berkley King announce his sudden passing at his residence in Charlottetown, PEI on Tuesday, January 25^th, 2005, in his 21^st year. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his parents: Margaret & Eldon King of Woody Point; his sisters: Stephanie (Tony) O'Leary and Natalie both of Charlottetown, PEI; his nephew Alex, his grandfather Lloyd Case of Bay Roberts. Also leaves to mourn a large circle of aunts, uncles, and many friends. The family will be receiving family and friends on Friday, January 28^th, 2005 and Saturday, January 29^th, 2005 at St. Andrews United Church at Woody Point, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., where also the funeral service will take place on Sunday, January 30^th, 2005 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Beverly Snow officiating, with the interment to follow at Church Cemetery, Woody Point. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association would be gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL
"Forever In Our Hearts"

HYNES, Gilbert (Gib) Edward
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2005 Gib Hynes at the age of 54 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his daughter and son-in-law: Tina and Rudy Dudebout, grandson: Eric, brother and sister-in-law: Bob and Rhona; sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Jim MacIsaac; nieces and nephews: Karen, Jeff, Peter, Lesley, Brent, Craig, Lorianne, PattiLynn, Greg, Janice, Mary Beth and Stephen; Uncle Giddis and Aunt Melinda, as well as other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his father Ford and mother Agnes, as well as sister Bernice. Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday from 2-4:00 p.m., followed by a private Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Dr. Wayne Cole. Visitation will resume from 7-9:00 p.m. As expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Friday, January 28, 2005

DEATHS

PINKSEN, Cecil George
Deer Lake
October 23^rd, 1917 - January 26^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecil George Pinksen announce his passing on Wednesday, January 26^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 87^th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving children: Randy (Marilyn) of Alberta, Maxwell (Lorraine) of Labrador City, Melvin (Hilda) of Sops Arm, Garry (Joan) of Alberta, David (Verna) of Labrador City and Garfield (Florence) of Goose Bay, Olive (Bruce) of Cormack, Dorothy (Chesley) of Cormack and Donna (Ivan) of Deer Lake; 34 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; six sisters: Patsy Ricketts, Pearl (Bob) Pittman, Robina (Bob) Tilley, Gertie (McKindley) Fradsham all of Sops Arm, Lucila (Len) Regular and Peggy Budden both of Deer Lake; two brothers: Aaron Budden of Sudbury, Ontario and Gilbert (Rita) of Sops Arm; his sister-in-law Olga Budden of Sops Arm. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Mary, daughters Marjorie and Eileen, his son Gilbert and his brother Francis. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake today, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place from the Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Snow officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights Road. By request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon Bibles. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

O'NEILL, Jerome Joseph
Glide Lake Road
Deer Lake
August 16^th, 1930 - January 27^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jerome Joseph O'Neill announce his passing on Thursday, January 27^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 74^th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving children: Olive (Brian) Manuel, Philip (Brenda) O'Neill and Neil (Kim) O'Neill; his two precious grandchildren Tyler Manuel and Cody O'Neill all of Deer Lake; his sisters: Kathleen Russell of Deer Lake, Philomena Bennett of Stephenville Crossing, Mary (Walt) Halbot of Goose Bay, Ella (Don) Martinek of Phoenix, Arizona and Rita (Frazer) Moore of Clarenville; his brother Ronald (Hope) O'Neill of Scarborough, Ontario; his special life long friend Paul (Daphne) Russell of St. Judes' also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Olivene on November 18, 1993, son Jerome in 1959, daughter Kathleen in 1966, mother Delia on January 5, 2004, father John in September, 1975, and brother Alphonsis on October 19, 2004. Jerome worked in the Logging Industry all of his life. The three loves of his life were the woods, nature and animals. Family will be receiving friends from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake today, Friday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Father Aiden Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Come unto Me and I will give you rest" Matt 11.28

KEARNEY, Edna
1 Spring Mountain Road
Stephenville
(September 24, 1925 - January 26, 2005)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edna Kearney announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at the age of 79 years. She will be sadly missed by her son, Terrence Aucoin of Stephenville and one brother, Edmund (Shirley) Jenkins of St. John's, two sisters: Ruth Clarke of Twillingate, Barb (Melvin) Stockley of Ontario and two grandsons: T.J. and Corey of Ontario and a large circle of close family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Kearney in 1976. Visitation took place on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. Funeral service took place on Friday, January 28^th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

LEGGO, Eva (nee Allen)
Eva Leggo (nee Allen) passed away peacefully on January 21^st, 2005 at the age of 95 years. Eva was predeceased by her husband John, and her sons John Calvin and Lloyd. Dear sister of Bob, Jack, Sophie, Lena, Nina, Audrey, the late Lily, the late Winnie and the late Maria. Also left to mourn are her six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses of the Lakeshore General Hospital (4 south) for their care and support. Funeral service will take place Friday January 28^th at St-John's United Church, 98 Aurora, Pointe Claire, Quebec at 2 p.m., thence to the Field of Honor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St.. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, (456 Curling Street, Corner Brook, NL A2H 3K6) would be greatly appreciated.

HYNES, Gilbert (Gib) Edward
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2005 Gib Hynes at the age of 54 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his daughter and son-in-law: Tina and Rudy Dudebout, grandson: Eric, brother and sister-in-law: Bob and Rhona; sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Jim MacIsaac; nieces and nephews: Karen, Jeff, Peter, Lesley, Brent, Craig, Lorianne, PattiLynn, Greg, Janice, Mary Beth and Stephen; Uncle Giddis and Aunt Melinda, as well as other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his father Ford and mother Agnes, as well as sister Bernice. Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday from 2-4:00 p.m., followed by a private Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Dr. Wayne Cole. Visitation will resume from 7-9:00 p.m. As expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, January 29, 2005  

ENGAGEMENT

EARLE & GOSSE
Monty and Eileen Earle of Corner Brook are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa to Peter Gosse, son of Glenda Burbury of Corner Brook and Junior Gosse of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The engagement took place December 24, 2004. Best wishes from their family and friends.

PARK & HUMBER
Barry and Kathy Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Brad to Melanie, daughter of Marilyn Humber. The engagement took place December 24, 2004 in Corner Brook. Congratulations and best wishes form their families.

HOVEY & SIMMS
Congratulations to Greg Hovey and Lori Simms on their engagement December 31, 2004. Greg is the son of Robert and Debbie Hovey of Salisbury, New Brunswick and Lori is the daughter of Wayne and Debbie Simms of Stephenville, NL. Wedding plans are set for July 29, 2005

ALDRED / HICKS
Julia Hicks, daughter of Margaret & Gerald Hicks of Corner Brook and Bill Aldred, son of Brian & Sharon Aldred of Keswick, Ontario are pleased to announce their engagement, which took place this past summer. Bill & Julia are currently living in Calgary, Alberta and are eagerly planning a September wedding in Ontario. The happy couple would like to send out heartfelt thanks to everyone for their kind wishes and congratulations.

BIRTH

WHALEN
Roger and Sharon joyfully announce the arrival of Beth Erin (7lb 13oz) on January 7^th, 2005 at HCS in St. John's. Beth is the 1^st grandchild for Bob and Angela Janes of Corner Brook, the 8^th grandchild for Henry and Linda Whalen of St. John's, and a special great-granddaughter for Mabel Janes of Corner Brook.

TAYLOR
Connie and Steve Taylor are proud to announce the arrival of their first child Laura Nichole on September 24, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. Proud grandparents are Thelma and Howard Doman, Mona and the late James Taylor, and great-grandparents Marigold and William Hewlin all of Corner Brook.

HISCOCK
Ken & Marjorie Kendall of Corner Brook and John & Francie Hiscock of Glace Bay are delighted to announce the arrival of their second grandson, Scott Lawrence on November 2, 2004 at the IWK Health Center in Halifax. Proud parents are Janice & Larry Hiscock of Halifax. Scott is a brother for our precious Evan.

Monday, January 31, 2005

DEATHS

SHEPPARD, Freeman Henry
Deer Lake
(Formerly of Birchy Head)
Nov. 1^st, 1914 - January 30^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Freeman Henry Sheppard announce his passing on Sunday, January 30^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 90^thth year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Dorcas (nee Young), four sons, Bill (Emma) of Bonne Bay, Clarence (Audrey) of Cormack, Varrick (Linda) of Cambridge, Ontario, and Myron (Shirley) of Corner Brook, six daughters, Rita of Corner Brook, Jean (Guy) Noble of Middle Arm, Eileen (Tom) Hiscock, Deyon (Garrie) Simmonds, both of Fort McMurray, Debbie (Dan) Blanchard and Connie (Hugh) Blanchard, both of Brampton, Ontario, two step-daughters Ivy (Raymond) Simmonds and Rhodena (Gordan) Warr, both of Lewisporte, 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, one special granddaughter Jamie Halfyard, his sister Lucy Hedge of Corner Brook, also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, one daughter-in-law, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Birchy Head today, Monday, from where also funeral services will take place on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Moore officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. By request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anglican Church, Birchy Head. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in Our Hearts"

PATEY (nee Legge), Muriel Jean
St. David's, NL
July 5^th, 1951 - January 28^th, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Muriel Jean Patey announce her passing on Friday, January 28^th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 54 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Raymond, one daughter Jeannette (Gregory) Parker, Nova Scotia, two sons Roy, Ontario and Terry, Nova Scotia. Three grandchildren Raymond, John and Susanna. Sisters: Dorothy (Gordon) Shears, Robinsons, Nancy (Ross) Messervey, Ontario, Margaret (Robert) Parsons, St. Anthony, Alice (Keith) Whalen, New Brunswick, Sharon (James) Dwyer, Alberta, Brenda (Calvin) Hulan, Alberta, Rhoda (Brian) Pumphrey, Highlands and Alma Noreen (Sean) Legge, Nova Scotia. Brothers Albert (Jean), St. David's, Isaac (Pearl), St. David's, Hartley (Geraldine), Flat Bay, Stanley (Nancy), St. David's, Bradley (Patricia), Nova Scotia and Clarence (Barbara), Highlands. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Roy and Susanna Legge, infant brothers Roy and Donnelly, nephews Keith Whalen and Garrett Hulan. By request of the family, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 1st at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's & All Angels Anglican Church, St. David's with Rev. Stewart officiating. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing.