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The Western Star Newspaper
March 2007

 

Thursday, March 1, 2007

ANDERSON, Blanche Lillian (nee Gallant)
Irishtown, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Blanche Anderson announce her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Monday, February 26th, 2007 at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Mary Mishaud (Joe), Joe Piercey (Loretta), Dave Piercey and Terry Anderson; step-children: Wil Anderson (Theresa) and George Anderson (Monica); 13 grandchildren: Wally, Monty, Debbie, Wanda, Lori, Gail, Sterling, Wade, Dean, Dermon, Marcie, Deon and Angie; 16 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren; sister: Rita Bronson, Boston, Mass; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by first husband Timothy Piercey, 1945, second husband William Anderson, 1987, infant son; great grandson Joey, 1993, great-great grandson Brady, 2000; sisters: Mary Bennett, Genevieve Bennett; brothers: Johnny, Felix and Joe Gallant; daughter-in-law: Georgina Piercey, 1994; brothers-in-law: William and Douglas Bennett; sisters-in-law: Margaret and Monica Gallant. Friends may visit St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Irishtown on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 1st, at 10:00 A.M. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. 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

BLACKWOOD, Pauline M.
Corner Brook, NL
1950 - 2007

Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 Pauline Madonna Blackwood at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 56 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her father George Blackwood, sister Patricia (Brendan) Seaward, brother Richard (Fran) Blackwood, nieces: Tracey (Brad) Humber and Kelly (Brent) Garthshore, nephews: Darren (Emma) Blackwood, Bradley Blackwood, John and Scott Seaward, great-nieces: Sarah and Anna Humber and Jessica Garthshore, uncle Pierce (Marion) Blackwood and special family friend Cynthia Janes. As well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Bride Blackwood, January, 1997. At Pauline's request cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium, Pasadena. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made 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

BROWN, Scott Keith
North York, ON
(formerly of Corner Brook, NL)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Scott Brown announces his passing at North York, ON on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the age of 51 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his common-law wife, Theresa Marcoccia; his children:  Jamie & Samantha; Theresa's children:  Phillip & Anthony; sisters: Phyllis Freeman of Ontario, Vera Dunphy (Greg) of Nova Scotia, Diane Thornham (Wade) of Nova Scotia and Elaine Bennett of Corner Brook; brothers:  Robert (Judy) of Corner Brook, Fred (Sheila) of McIvers,  Terry of Ontario and Eric (Florence) of Irishtown; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Hubert & Selina Brown; brother, Maxwell; an infant brother and an infant sister. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will take place at Country Haven Chapel on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. Cremation to follow. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

GORMAN, Joseph P. Eng.
Joseph Gorman
, age 53 years, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2007, with his loving wife Nadine Roche (Koots) by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father Clifford and mother Eileen. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his son Joel (Jennifer); grandson Riley; grandma Jean Warren, Timmins, ON; brothers: Sean (Margie), Yellowknife, NWT and Michael (Margie) Corner Brook, NL; sister Claire, Halifax, NS and nieces and nephews. He will be lovingly remembered by parents-in-law Michael & Odile Roche, St. John's, NL; sisters-in-law: Lisa Rogers (Martin), London U.K., Heidi Clark (Steven), St. John's, NL and Chantal Hoskins (Jason), St. John's, NL; his very close friend Boyd Laing; friends and co-workers at the Dept. of Natural Resources; special friend Anne Lake; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, St. John's. Visitation Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Caul's Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, by request in his memory donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.


Friday, March 2, 2007

DEATHS

BLACKWOOD, Pauline M.
Corner Brook, NL
1950 - 2007

Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 Pauline Madonna Blackwood at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 56 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her father George Blackwood, sister Patricia (Brendan) Seaward, brother Richard (Fran) Blackwood, nieces: Tracey (Brad) Humber and Kelly (Brent) Garthshore, nephews: Darren (Emma), Bradley, John and Scott Seaward, great-nieces: Sarah and Anna Humber and Jessica Garthshore, uncle Pierce (Marion) Blackwood and special family friend Cynthia Janes. As well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Bride Blackwood, January, 1997. At Pauline's request cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium, Pasadena. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made 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

PARK, Hannah "Jane"
Mt. Moriah, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jane Park announces her passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the age of 57 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughters: Anne (Curtis) of Trout River,  Adele (Leo) of Corner Brook, and Rebecca of British Columbia; son, Terry (Jennifer) of Corner Brook; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter; father, Wallace Butt; sisters: Helen (Clem) of Corner Brook, Evelyn (Len) of Botwood, and Jacqueline (Phonse) of Corner Brook; brother, Fred (Shirley) of Mt. Moriah; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She was predeceased by her mother, Rita. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday, March 2, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Church, Mt. Moriah with interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

WHEELER, Mary Mae (nee Baldwin)
April 16th, 1913 - February 28th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Wheeler announce her passing on Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 at the Interfaith Home for Seniors, Corner Brook at the age of 93 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughter Terry (Herb) Newell, Ontario; daughter-in-law Maude (Donald) Goode, Corner Brook; grandchildren: Daryl (Lisa) Wheeler, Rod (Debbie) Wheeler, Corner Brook, Jim Wheeler, Natasha (Jason) McCarthy, Scott (Tammy) Robertson, Ontario; great-grandchildren: Evan and Alexandra Wheeler, Corner Brook, David Wheeler, St. John's, Jonathan Wheeler, British Columbia, Ethan McCarthy, Ontario; special niece Nina Baldwin, Corner Brook, sister Annie Wyezol, brothers: Ralph (Margarite) Scott, Stephenville, Harry (Edith) Scott, Corner Brook; sisters-in-law: Mildred Scott, Leah Scott, Corner Brook, Carm Wheeler, Frenchman's Cove; special family member Patricia Wheeler, Corner Brook. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Wheeler, 1967, son David Wheeler, 1987, parents Hayward and Annie Baldwin, brothers Sam, Arch, George, Cecil, Freeman, Scott and sister Dorothy Prosper. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday and Saturday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 4th at 1:30 PM from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Very Rev. Michael Rice officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a 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, March 3, 2007

DEATHS

MAJOR, Lambert
Norris Point, NL
March 21st, 1925 - March 1st, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lambert Major announce his sudden passing at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point on Thursday, March 1st, 2007 in his 81st year. Lambert will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends: His eight daughters: Denise (Mrs. Reginald Payne) of Rocky Harbour, Frances (Mrs. Carl Heffern) of New Brunswick, Helen (Mrs. Cecil McKenzie) of Norris Point, Beulah (Mrs. Rick Harrison) of New Brunswick, Debbie (Mrs. Mark DeCarufel) of Nova Scotia, Madonna (Mrs. David Williams) of Nova Scotia, Neila (Mrs. Cameron McCracken), Tina Moze (Jeff Brongal) both of Ontario and Viola (Mrs. Gary Finn) of St. John's, his son Rex (wife Lisa) of New Brunswick, his three brothers: John (Maureen) Major, David (Pat) Major and George (Winnie) Major all of Ontario, his sister Mrs. Florence Parsons of Rocky Harbour, his 25 grandchildren and his 11 great grandchildren. Also leaves to mourn a large circle of relatives and friends. Lambert was predeceased by his wife Myrtle (nee Maynard), daughters: Jacklyn Major and Albertha Tower, son William Major, brother Martin Major and his sister Sophie (nee Major). The family will be receiving family and friends today, Saturday, March 3rd, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norris Point, where also the funeral service will take place from on Sunday, March 4th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Canon John Olsson officiating with the interment to follow at the church cemetery in Norris Point. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

MEANEY, Gerald James
December 1914 - January 2007
Mississauga, Ontario
(Formerly of Corner Brook)

Passed peacefully away in his 93rd year in Mississauga, Ontario Gerald Meaney. He is survived by Margaret, his loving and devoted wife of 71 years, by his four children: Patricia Mary Nelson, Dennis, George and Paul, his ten grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. Also left to mourn his brothers: Jack (Pearl), Kingston, ON, Ron, Calgary, AB and his sisters: Catherine MacDonald, Ottawa, Eileen Kawaja, Corner Brook. Predeceased by his parents Dennis and Mary C. Meaney, brothers, Gordon, Rev. Father Frank and Kevin, his sisters Doris Kennedy, Sr. Mary Clotilde of the Presentation Order and Agnes. A Funeral Mass was celebrated February 6th in Mississauga, followed by cremation. He was a man of faith who loved his daily Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a Memorial Mass where we feel that we are all one with him in spirit.

PARSONS, Carson
St. George's, NL
January 27, 1936 - March 2, 2007

Passed peacefully away on Friday, March 2nd, 2007, after a lengthy battle with cancer at the family residence in St. George's, with his wife Valetta of 47 years, and family. Carson was a long time businessman of Bay St. George. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Valetta (nee Gabriel); daughter Valarie Parsons (Alex Pilgrim), Lethbridge, AB; grandchildren: Megan and Luke; sister Goldie (Charles) Hallett, St. George's; brothers: Donald (Sandra), Kitchener, ON, Wayne (Helen), Ottawa, ON and Gary (Kay), Nova Scotia; step-mother Florence Parsons. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents: Gordon and Effie Parsons; sisters: Fay, Janette, Helen and son Craig. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home in Stephenville Crossing on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 10-12 noon. The Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church in Stephenville, Reverend Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Anglican Section. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

PARSONS, Duane Earl
Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Duane Earl Parsons announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the age of 42 years. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Louise Parsons of Stephenville, two brothers: Brian (Rhonda) Parsons of Stephenville, Glenn Parsons of Alliston, Ontario, three sisters: Mona Parsons (Ken Barlow) of Kelligrews, Dawn (Brian) Martin of Stephenville, Janet Parsons of Kelligrews and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, especially his guardian angel, Sylvia Smith of Stephenville. He was predeceased by his father, Earl C. Parsons in the year 2001. Cremation has taken place at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville with Minister Mr. Calvin Hillyard representing the United Church. Interment to follow at the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations to the Epilepsy Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

PURCHASE, Derek W.
Kippens

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Derek W. Purchase announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the age of 54 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Brada, two sons: Paul (Deep) of Calgary, Aaron of Kippens, two brothers: Robert Purchase of Corner Brook, Scott (Brenda) Purchase of Corner Brook, three sisters: Linda (Wayne) Hollett of British Columbia, Carol (Kater) Paul of Corner Brook, Paulette (Brian) Anderson of Deer Lake, father-in-law, Cecil Brett of Sop's Arm and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Ida Purchase, mother-in-law, Joyce Brett. Cremation has taken pace at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Funeral service will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

SEYMOUR, Dinah Amelda
Baie Verte, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dinah Amelda Seymour, age 58, announce her passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Predeceased by her father Michael; sisters: Cathy Wheeler, Jo-Anne Gould; parents-in-law John & Elizabeth Seymour; sister-in-law Marie Seymour. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband Donald, Baie Verte; children: Dana Clohosy (Norman), Gatineau, Quebec, Michael, St. John's, NL, Colin (Amanda), Seal Cove, NL; grandchildren: Nicholas, Marko, Victoria; mother Mary Gould; siblings: Kenneth Gould, Heather Norman; nieces & nephews: Kelly, Karen, Kaitlin, Amy, Joey, Kristen, Duncan; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: George Wheeler (Mary Touchings), Roxanne Williams (Bill), Jerome (Betty-Ann), Margaret Thistle (Kevin), Tony (Helen), Eugene (Regina), Terri Randell (Ron), June (Cindy), Ed, Betty Downey (Len), Dominic, Chris (Ellen), Scott (Faustina), Kelly Amson (Greg) and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Tom Duffenais conducted the funeral mass at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church & Cemetery, Baie Verte on Friday, March 2, 2007. Interment followed at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Cemetery, Baie Verte. Please visit www.wimbletons.com to sign the memorial guest book. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wimbleton's Funeral Home, Baie Verte, ph. 709-532-9555.


Monday, March 5, 2007

DEATH

PARSONS, Carson
St. George's, NL
January 27th, 1936 - March 2nd, 2007

Passed peacefully away on Friday, March 2nd, 2007, after a lengthy battle with cancer at the family residence in St. George's, with his wife Valetta of 47 years, and family. Carson was a long time businessman of Bay St. George. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Valetta (nee Gabriel); daughter Valarie Parsons (Alex Pilgrim), Lethbridge, AB; grandchildren: Megan and Luke; sister Goldie (Charles) Hallett, St. George's; brothers: Donald (Sandra), Kitchener, ON, Wayne (Helen), Ottawa, ON and Gary (Kay), Nova Scotia; step-mother Florence Parsons. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents: Gordon and Effie Parsons; sisters: Fay, Janette, Helen and son Craig. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home in Stephenville Crossing on Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Sunday 10-12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, March 4th at 2:00 PM from St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church in Stephenville, Reverend Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Anglican Section. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to a 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


Tuesday, March 6, 2007

DEATHS

PURCHASE, Derek W.
Kippens

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Derek W. Purchase announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the age of 54 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Brada, two sons: Paul (Deep) of Calgary, Aaron of Kippens, two brothers: Robert Purchase of Corner Brook, Scott (Brenda) Purchase of Corner Brook, three sisters: Linda (Wayne) Hollett of British Columbia, Carol (Kater) Paul of Corner Brook, Paulette (Brian) Anderson of Deer Lake, father-in-law, Cecil Brett of Sop's Arm and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Ida Purchase, mother-in-law, Joyce Brett. Cremation has taken pace at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Funeral service will take place on Friday, March 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. Interment to follow at the Hillside Interfaith cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

WHITE, Mary Theresa
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary White announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband of 35 years, Richard; seven children: William Boland, Thomas Boland, Marie Doucette, Lawrence Boland, Joan Hollohan, Roger Boland and John Boland; nine step-children: David White, Bernice Nichols, Joseph White, Barbara Simms, Ben White, Betty Ann Redcliff, Rosemary Vincent, Janet Torraville and Gerard White; and a large circle of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by two children: Judith Harris and Edward Boland; and one stepchild, Maureen Mayo. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service. The family guest book can be signed by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

BENOIT, Pauline
Red Brook

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pauline Benoit announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at the age of 60 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Raymond and five sons: Raymond (Nicole) of Lourdes, Eugene (Thelma) of Lourdes, Bailey (Betty) of Nova ScotIa, Jason of British Columbia, Dale (Chantal) of DeGrau, four daughters: Loretta (Gerald) Jesso of DeGrau, Corina (Wallace) Jesso of Red Brook, Lenore (Richard) Chaisson of Red Brook, Karen (Walter) Tourout of Mainland her mother, Loretta March of Stephenville, four brothers: Aubrey Marche of Stephenville, Henry March of Ship Cove, Mark (Sherry) Marche of Cape St. George, Herman (Theresa) Marche of Prince Edward Island, six sisters: Regina (Conrad) Benoit of Stephenville, Margaret (George) Wells of Stephenville, Priscilla (James) Jesso of Marches Point, Juanita (Carl) Richards of Prince Edward Island, Cadie (Harvey) Benoit of Prince Edward Island, Delores Stuckless of Marches Point, 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Edward Marche, brother, Simon Marche and brother-in-law, Vaughan Stuckless. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Wednesday, March 7th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville with Father Anthony officiating. Cremation will take place after the funeral service at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Interment will take place at a later date.

SHEPPARD, Richard Freeman
York Harbour, NL
January 6, 1924 - March 4, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Richard Freeman Sheppard announce his passing on Sunday, March 4th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 83. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his seven children: Samuel Sheppard (Cassandra), Bertha Childs (Walter), Paul Sheppard (Ruby), Carl Sheppard (Wavey), Lillian Kendell (Charlie), Melina Joyce (Wayde), Peter Sheppard (Karen); 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sister: Beulah Youden, Linda Janes; brothers: Moses Sheppard, George Sheppard, Lee Sheppard, as well as many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Annie 1985, daughter Mary, father Richard, mother Lillian (nee: Wheeler), stepmother Olive Sheppard. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon followed by the funeral service Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating with the interment at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the fifth floor of Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca


Thursday, March 8, 2007

DEATH

FOLEY, GERALDINE MARIE
Corner Brook, NL

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Geraldine Foley, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 74 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her five daughters: Carla (David) Wells, Debra (Ben) Simms, Sandra (Bob) Ryan, Colleen (Duane) Huxter and Margaret (Brent) Critch, all residing in Corner Brook; ten grandchildren: Andrew and Michael Simms, Jonathan Wells, Julia and Rebecca Ryan, Christopher and Nicholas Hurley, Ethan Huxter, Emily and Adam Critch; sisters: Julia (Owen) O`Neill and Bernadette (Ron) Pike; brothers: Gerald (Ann) McHugh, Eddie (Carol) McHugh, Pat (Cecile) McHugh, Bernard (Linda) McHugh, Eugene (Sharon) McHugh , Richard (Sol) McHugh and Carl (Linda) McHugh; brother-in-law: Gerald (Dolores) Foley; sister-in-law: Donalda (late Jack) Gatherall; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband Carleton, April 10, 2005 and brother Reginald McHugh, September 20, 2005. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday and Friday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 10:30 A.M. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. Interment will take place on Monday, March 12th at 11:00 A.M. at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Townsite. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Holy Redeemer Parish, 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


Friday, March 9, 2007

DEATHS

BENOIT, Terrance (Terry)
Point au Mal

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Terrance (Terry) Benoit announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the age of 54 years. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Felicitaus Benoit of Point au Mal, one son, Joshua T. LaFitte of Stephenville, one daughter, Rachel LaFitte (Leon Cornect) of Port au Port, one grandson, Cameron Cornect of Port au Port, five brothers: Stephen (Annie) Benoit of Stephenville, Peter (Florine) Benoit of Point au Mal, Ralph (Bernice) Benoit of Fox Island River, Clayton Benoit of Point au Mal, Johnnie (Sherry) Benoit of Lloydminister, Alberta, eight sisters: Evelina (Joseph) LeRoy of Point au Mal, Sarah LeRoy of Fox Island River, Annabel Benoit (John Mitchell) of Corner Brook, Melinda Hynes of Point au Mal, Karen Benoit of Point au Mal, Delaine (Roger) Walker of Nova Scotia, Glenda Benoit (Ross Critchley) of Stephenville Crossing, Patricia (Lou) Kinslow of Isle aux Morte and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Duncan Benoit. Friends may call at the Maria Regina Parish, Port au Port East on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the Maria Regina Parish, Port au Port East. Cremation will take place after the funeral service at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Interment will take place at a later date at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Point au Mal. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Stephenville.

BROWN, Eva Gladys
Eva Gladys Brown
, 68 of Jeddore, NS, passed away suddenly at home on March 2nd, 2007. Born in Curling, NL on July 29th, 1938, daughter of the late Chesley and Elsie (Parsons) Caines. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Eva is survived by her beloved daughters, Kelly and Kimberly and her husband, Robert Morris. Our mother was a loving, dedicated and caring grandmother to Emma, Sophey and Jacob. She is also survived by her brothers, Hector Caines (the late Estelle) and friend Norma, Bruce Caines and his wife Sheila, her sister Onslow and her husband, Hugh Doull and special aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Service took place at Jeddore Bay.


Saturday, March 10, 2007

TILLEY, FLORENCE MARY JANE (Twyne nee Davis)
July 15th, 1924 - March 9th, 2007
Pollards Point, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Florence Mary Jane Tilley announce her passing at the Palliative Care Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Friday, March 9th, 2007 in her 82nd year. Florence will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family: Her husband Willis Tilley, her sons: Allan (Selma Twyne) and Maurice (Margaret Tilley), her daughter Noami (Mrs. Wesley Pittman); her ten grandchildren: Angela, Carl, Kim, Derwin, Kathy, Tracy, Larry, Craig, Dwayne and Mitchell; her 17 great grandchildren: Morgan, Wendy, Cody, Lexis, Katie, Kasie, Kendra, Kelsey, Ashley, R.J., Kristan, Haley, Brandon, Gena, Cody, Abigail and Elyshya; her three brothers: Leander (Hazel Davis), Henry (Sylvia Davis) and Edward (Christine Davis). Mother was predeceased by her first husband Willis Twyne, her brother George and her sister Suzanne. Also leaves to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends today, Saturday, March 10th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church in Pollards Point, from where also the funeral service will take place from on Sunday, March 11th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Tobin officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery in Pollards Point.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

POOLE, Howard
Pasadena, NL
Formerly of Wabush, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Howard Poole announce his passing on Thursday, March 8th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 77 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughter April (Todd) Barron, sons: Brian (Marie) Saunders and Barry (Marilyn) Saunders, grandchildren: Jadyn, Evan, Michelle, Michael, Tony, Neil, Dion, Carolyn and Veronique, 6 great-grandchildren, sisters: Katie (Morley) Button, Maude (James) Cramm and Edna Poole, brothers: Gordon (Shirley) Poole, Ed (Dawn) Critch and Ralph (Mabel) Critch. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie, brother Reuben Poole, Chess Critch and Frank Critch. Friends may visit the Salvation Army Citadel on Saturday from the hours of 7-9 PM from where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 11th at 2:00 PM with Captains Steve and Erica White officiating. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Pasadena. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca


Monday, March 12, 2007

DEATHS

PARSONS, WAYNE C.
Benoit's Cove, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wayne Chesley Parsons announce his passing on Saturday, March 10th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 55 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Nora Stratton, son Mark, daughter Amanda, parents Mark and Carrie, brothers: Wilfred (Kay) and Calvin (Geraldine), sisters: Joan Kennedy, Linda Bourgeois and Denise (Mike) Gallant, 13 nieces and nephews. As well as a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents. Visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Sunday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 12th at 2:00 PM from St. Mary's Anglican Church, Curling with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PATEY, JAMIE BERNARD
River of Ponds
July 6th, 1976 - March 10th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jamie Bernard Patey announce his sudden passing on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at River of Ponds in his 30th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lynette; his two children Kodee and Sarah; his parents Barry & Darlene Patey of River of Ponds; three sisters: Jesica Fahie of Halifax, Dawn-Marie Patey of Fredericton and Jada Patey of Wolfville; his nephew Cole Fahie; his mother and father-in-law Ernest & Glenda Payne of Daniel's Harbour; his grandparents Austin & Edith Patey of River of Ponds; two sisters-in-law Deena (Billy) Lowen and Jada (Donnie) Biggin, both of Alberta; his aunts and uncles Paul (Chris) Chapella, Joy (Stan) Chapella, Randy (Valerie) Chapella, Warren (Roslyn), Tom (Alma) Chapella, Eric (Ida) Patey, Leah (Fred) Lavers; and also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents Bernard & Amy Chapella; uncles Terrance & Bernard and aunt Tanna. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in River of Ponds today, Monday March 12  and also on Tuesday March 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where also funeral services will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at 11 am. with Rev. White officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main St., Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

SHEPPARD, AMELIA "MINNIE"
Benoit's Cove, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Amelia "Minnie" Sheppard announce her passing on Saturday, March 10th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 70 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Lloyd, children: Willis (Lorna) Payne, Lorraine Sheppard (John Ferguson), Della Sheppard (Todd Park), Martin (Debbie), Lloyd, Cora (Ralph) Curtis and Dean (Sherri Boland), 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, mother Martha Payne, sisters: Bet (Claude) Ellsworth, Sonara Collett (Norman Hynes), Jean (Sam) Evoy, Doreen (Bill) Torraville and Rowena (Gerald) Gilley, brothers: Phonse (Sandra) Payne, Henry (Mona) Payne, Laurant (Chris) Payne and Bryant Payne. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter Patsy, father William, brothers Foward and Ken, sister Juanita. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Monday from the hours of 2-4 PM visitation will continue at St. Ambrose Anglican Church, John's Beach 7-9 PM from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 13th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to a 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

WILLIAMS, ALBERT
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Albert Williams announce his passing at the Dr. J.I. O'Connell Centre on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the age of 80 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories; his brothers: Fred (Winnie) Williams, Dave (Phyllis) Williams, Ray (Linda) Williams; sisters: Ethel Pike, Olive Hunt, Marjorie (Everett) Barriault, Verna (Lloyd) Buckle, Elizabeth (Phonse) Keough, all of Corner Brook; brother-in-law Reginald Park Sr. of Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents: Fred and Gladys Williams; and sister Julia Park. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, March 12, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 10 - 11:30 am. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 1:00 pm at St. Mary's Anglican Church with Rev. Hounsell Drover officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Tuesday, March 13, 2007

DEATHS

BENNETT, ROBERT PAUL
St. George's, NL
September 30, 1969 - March 11, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Bennett announce his passing on Sunday, March 11th, 2007 at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, at the age of 37 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife: Nicole (nee Duffney), St. George's, daughter: Cheyanne Bennett, St. George's; parents: Robert and Josephine Bennett, St. George's; brothers: Mark Alexander, Neil (Judy) Alexander, Mississauga, ON, James Alexander, Mississauga, ON; sisters: Darlene Companion, Oshawa, ON, Mary (Roy) Watkins, Mississauga, ON, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and a large circle of friends. Visitation will take place from St. George's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m. and again on Wednesday starting at 2 p.m., from where the mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 2 p.m., Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment to follow at Shallop Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. George's Volunteer Fire Department.  The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

CHAULK, AUGUSTUS BOYD
Corner Brook, NL
October 15, 1929 - March 12, 2007

Passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Boyd Chaulk at the age of 78 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his three children: Valerie Chaulk, Corner Brook, Claudine Loder (Wade), Pasadena and Chesley (Sharyn), Halifax, NS, their mother: Susie Chaulk, Halifax, NS; four precious grandchildren: Leah, Cheyanne and Shane Chaulk, Tonya Loder; brother: Gordon (Madge) Chaulk; sisters: Mary Quehe (Maxwell, deceased), Beatrice Burton (Maxwell, deceased); sister-in-law: Irene Chaulk, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by brothers: Alpheus (Adelaide), Redmond and Mance (Sarah). Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive. Majors Ron and Joyce Stuckless officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made to through our website www.fillatre.ca

SOLO, AUSTIN JOSEPH
Veteran of the Royal British Navy
Corner Brook, NL

Passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Austin Solo at the age of 89 years. Mr. Solo was a resident of the Guardian Angel Home in Lark Harbour. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: his sister: Madeline Solo; brother: David Solo; special friend: Eva Burke; as well as a wide circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents: Joseph and Agnes Solo; sisters: Mary and Patricia Solo; brothers: Hussein and Peter Solo. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Fr. Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot, Townsite Cemetery, Montgomery Street. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 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

ARBEAU, ALLAN
Stephenville, NL
March 15, 1927 - March 11, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Allan Arbeau announce his passing on Sunday, March 11th, 2007 at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, at the age of 79 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories son David (Paula), Brantford, ON; grandson Nathan Abbey, Brantford, ON; brothers-in-law: Edward (Ruth) Hawkins, Owen Sound, ON; Charles (Margaret) Hawkins, Botwood; sisters-in-law: Mae Hawkins, Grand Bank; Fay Hawkins, Pickering, ON, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by wife Eleanor Arbeau. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 10-12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at 2 p.m. from St. George's United Church. Major Calvin Hillyard officiating. Interment to follow at the United Cemetery, St. George's. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, or donations may be made to a 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, March 14, 2007

DEATHS

PITTMAN, George William Walter
Pollards Point
May 25th, 1923 - March 12th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late George William Walter Pittman announce his passing on Monday, March 12th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, in his 83rd year. He will be sadly missed by his children, two sons: Brian (Margaret Pittman) and Glen (Brenda Dyke); eight daughters: Christine (Wilfred Wicks), Audrey (Donald Eveleigh), Eileen (Lloyd Regular), Peggy Young, Evelyn (Tony Gale), Esther (Barry Noseworthy), Karen (Lyron Warford) and Lisa (Mark Butler); 28 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; his sisters: Evelyn Wiseman, Effie Compton both of Ontario and Marjorie Spurrel of Pollards Point. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Ena Mary, son-in-law Benjamin Young, parents John and Caroline, brother Augustus and sister Liza. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Pollards Point tonight, Wednesday and Thursday where also the funeral service will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with internment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

GOSSE, William Valentine
Corner Brook, NL

Passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, William Valentine Gosse at the age of 75 years.  He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 53 years, Doris; son, Wayne of Toronto, Ontario; daughter, Sheila (Donald) Jones or Corner Brook; grandson, Mark (Sarah) of Hamilton, Ontario; granddaughters: Melissa McCarthy of St. John's, Marcia Gosse of Toronto, Ontario and Shelley Gosse of Toronto, Ontario; sisters: Marcie (Pat) Wall of Pasadena and Audrey (Max) Brown of Stephenville; brothers: Winston (Minnette) of Bonne Bay Pond and Donald (Kay) of Pasadena; sisters-in-law: Nancy of Mt. Pearl, May of Fort McMurray, and Marie (Boyd) Cole of Grand Falls-Windsor; brothers-in-law: Jim (Joan) Rice of Manuels and Clarence (Joan) Rice of Corner Brook; special pet, Bud, the cat; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Fronie & Valentine; and brothers: Jack & Sidney. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place from All Saint's Anglican Church on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Derek Thomas officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

GOODYEAR, Helen
Thunder Bay, Ontario
(Formerly of Corner Brook)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Helen Goodyear announce her passing on Thursday, March 8th, 2007 in Thunder Bay, Ontario at the age of 42. She will be sadly missed by her mother Malvina Goodyear; brothers: Kenneth, Arthur and Baxter; sisters: Erica MacMillan and Marlene Penney. Predeceased by father Ronald Goodyear and brother David Goodyear. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 16th, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army, Premier Drive, Corner Brook.

CHAULK, Augustus Boyd
Corner Brook, NL
October 15, 1929 - March 12, 2007

Passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Boyd Chaulk at the age of 78 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his three children: Valerie Chaulk, Corner Brook, Claudine Loder (Wade), Pasadena and Chesley (Sharyn), Halifax, NS, their mother: Susie Chaulk, Halifax, NS; four precious grandchildren: Leah, Cheyanne and Shane Chaulk, Tonya Loder; brother: Gordon (Madge) Chaulk; sisters: Mary Quehe (Maxwell, deceased), Beatrice Burton (Maxwell, deceased); sister-in-law: Irene Chaulk, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by brothers: Alpheus (Adelaide), Redmond and Mance (Sarah). Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive. Majors Ron and Joyce Stuckless officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made to through our website www.fillatre.ca


Thursday, March 15, 2007

DEATHS

PEDDLE, ARTHUR SAMUEL
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arthur Peddle announces his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the age of 89 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, sister, Clara Peddle of St. John's; sisters-in-law: Marilyn Peddle and Helen Peddle, both of Corner Brook; nieces and nephews; special friend, Diane Ivany; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Emmi Peddle; brothers: Andrew, Robert, Bill and Jim; and sisters: Sarah Ivany and Mary Hayter. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Michael Rice officiating. Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.  The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

WHEELER, CORA MARY (CARTER)
Stephenville
(Formerly of Stephenville Crossing)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cora Mary Wheeler (Carter) announce her passing at her residence on March 7th, 2007 at the age of 66 years. She will be sadly missed by her two sons: Lynny (Jennifer) Carter of Toronto, Chuck (Patricia) Carter of Toronto, three daughters: Lorraine (Garry) Deguire of Toronto, Natalie Carter (Jean Brosseau) of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Annette (Alex) Antle of Scarborough, Ontario, three brothers: Elmer Wheeler of Bowmanville, Ontario, Percy (Cathy) Wheeler of Brampton, Ontario, Brenden Wheeler of British Columbia, four sisters: Vera (Joe) Alexander of Stephenville Crossing, Ramona Alexander of Stephenville Crossing, Deanna Young of Stephenville, Yvonne (Mike) Cormier of Stephenville, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Alex Dave and Anne Marie, sisters, Lorraine, Dorothy and brother, Burt. Cremation has taken place at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Funeral Service took place on Thursday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Assumption Parish, Stephenville Crossing. Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Stephenville.


Friday, March 16, 2007

DEATHS

BENNETT, MARION (DOYLE)
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Stephenville)

Passed away peacefully at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 at the age of 86 years. She will be sadly missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Hayward Bennett in 1994, her parents, Clement and Blanche (Butler) Doyle, her sister, Stella Tompkins and her brother, Raymond Doyle. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, March 17th 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, in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

DAWE, GLADYS MILDRED
Corner Brook, NL
September 22, 1920 - March 15, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gladys Dawe announces her passing at the Interfaith Home, on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the age of 86 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband, Henry; sons: William (Emma), Edward (Eleanor) and Stan (Alma) all of Corner Brook and Derrick (Loretta) of Stephenville; daughter, Sheila (Robert) Cashin of Halfway Point; daughter-in-law, Ruth Dawe; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Kevin; and mother and father, William & Jane Thorne. The family will be receiving friends at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday, March 16, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Temple with Major Ron Stuckless officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Temple Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Saturday, March 17, 2007

DEATHS

HINKS, BRIAN JOSEPH
Stephenville, NL
(Formerly of Three Rock Cove, NL)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Brian Joseph Hinks announce his passing at Souris, Prince Edward Island on March 13th, 2007 at the age of 43 years. He will be sadly missed by his two sons: Scott Fitzpatrick of West Bay, Trevor Chubbs of Kippens, one daughter, Amanda Chubbs of Kippens, four brothers: Eddy (Jeanette) Hinks of Lourdes, Leonard Hinks of Stephenville, John Hinks of Stephenville, Tim (Terri) Hinks of Port au Port, three sisters: Anne (Lemuel) Maynard of Stephenville, Sandra (Glen) Retieffe of Lourdes, Laura Hinks (Alan) of Port au Port, grandmother, Mary Dennis of Three Rock Cove, one grandchild and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Alban and Florence Hinks, sister, Joan Hinks, brother, James Hinks, grandparents, Pius Dennis, Bill and Mary Hinks. Friends may call at St. Philomena's Chapel, Three Rock Cove on Saturday from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Philomena's Chapel, Three Rock Cove with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Three Rock Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville.

ANTHONY, ELSIE MAY  (PENNELL)
1915 - 2007

After a brief illness, Elsie Anthony passed away peacefully on the 15th of March 2007 in Nanaimo British Columbia. Born on Woods Island, Bay of Islands, 9 June 1915 to John Pennell and Mary Ellen Barnes and married to John Anthony in 1937. She embarked on many moves throughout his career with the Newfoundland Government. Predeceased by her parents, brother Les Pennell, and husband John. Survived and sadly missed by her only daughter Linda, husband Ron Blank, granddaughter Deborah, great-granddaughter Kalia, in Nanaimo, and special family and friends in Newfoundland. Elsie, also known as Mary, moved to Nanaimo in 2002. Her constant companion Sam Shih-tsu will sorely miss her treats and company. She kept busy sometime babysitter for Kalia, knitted 200 caps for newborns and blankets for the Nanaimo Hospital and an avid reader. Although Elsie enjoyed the weather in Nanaimo, her heart will always be in Newfoundland. She eagerly awaited her Western Star. Elsie appreciated the frequent updates from Lavinia & Emmaline. A special good-bye to childhood friend Angeline. No flowers, please. Donations appreciated to the O'Connell Centre, DVA Unit. Remembrance held in Nanaimo. Later arrangements announced before internment with her beloved John in Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

COMPANON, LAWRENCE
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lawrence Companion announces his passing on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the age of 78 years.  He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 59 years, Violet; eight children: Bill (Marion) of Corner Brook, Fred, Michael (Ann), Mary Jones (Willie), Gerald (Chery), Gail Stapleton (Lawrence), John (Kathy), and Brian (Christine) all of Ontario; 22 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters: Jean Tipple (Melvin) of Corner Brook, and Mary Batt (Frank) of Alberta; brother: Gerald (Susan) of Ontario; sisters-in-law: Mary Companion and Dorothy Companion; brothers-in-law:  Harold Hayden and Alex Noseworthy; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary & Vincent Companion; sisters: Nora Hayden, Joan Noseworthy and Kathleen (Frank) Peters; and brothers:  Leo, Jim, Bob and Gordon. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Saturday, March 17, 2007 and Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Ave. with Father Hynes officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

WHITE, MURRAY DONALD
Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Thursday, March 15th, 2007, Murray White at 29 years of age. Loving husband of Lori Spence. Dear son of Everett White and Pauline White and son-in-law of John Spence and Lorraine Spence. Devoted father of Jacob White and step-father of Tyler Moffat. Brother of Dana Gillingham (Cory), Dawn White, and Dara White. Uncle of Allan Gillingham, Brandon Gillingham and Marissa Willsher. Also missed by his friend Gordon Ficko. A funeral service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Monday, March 19th at 2 pm. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Grafton. Visitation to be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 7 to 9 pm. Those wishing may make a memorial contribution be cheque to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.Leukemiacom

KING, RONALD
Stephenville Crossing, NL
May 28, 1945 - March 14, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ronald King announce his passing at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax, NS on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 at the age of 61 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories wife: Annie King (nee Tobin); sons: Nelson (Doris) King, Keith (Elaine Earle) King, Eddie (Christine Lepointe) King and Dolphy Tobin (Marlene Legge); daughters: Crystal King (Steven Alexander) and Roxanne King (Joe Lima); grandchildren: Curtis King, Eddie King, Jordon King, Jacob King, Stefan King, Clay King, Tamara King, Heather King, Ariel Lima, Leigh-Ann Lima, Amy Pieroway and Leigh-Ann Legge; great granddaughter Cheyanne King; brothers: Gerard (Mildred) King, Michael (Leslie) King and Joseph (Barb) King; sister Madonna (Grant) Russell, as well as a large circle of other relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by parents Vincent and Dorothy King; brothers: Raymond and little Michael; sister Alice; granddaughter Chelsea King and close friend Walter Bennett. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption in Stephenville Crossing on Monday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Father Gerard Patry. Interment will follow at the Mattis Point Roman Catholic Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca


Monday, March 19, 2007

No deaths for March 19, 2007


Tuesday, March 20, 2007

DEATHS

STYLES, Greg
Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Greg Styles announce his sudden passing on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the age of 29 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, Derek and Sandy Styles of Stephenville, his brother, Brent Styles of Stephenville, daughter, Bailey Styles of Manitoba, special nephew, Taylor of Stephenville, grandfather, Fintan MacPherson of Highlands. He was predeceased by his girlfriend, Alana Bennett, grandparents: Joan MacPherson, Sid and Sue Styles. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Cremation will take place after the visitation at Russell's Crematorium. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Hillview Avenue, Stephenville. Graveside service will take place after the funeral service at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

CURNEW, Gloria (nee Pike)
Peacefully, with her family by her side on March 17th, 2007 at the Peel Memorial Hospital. Predeceased her mother Christine and Father Edward, also by her Siblings Dolores, Edward, Verna and Romona. Mother of Cheryl and Robert and grandmother of Three. Gloria "Goldie" will be missed by her friend and Niece Doreen, Sisters Elaine and Glenda and brother Tex and many other family members. The family will receive friends at the SCOTT FUNERAL HOME "Brampton Chapel" 289 Main St. N. Brampton, (905 451 1100) on Monday March 19, 12 - 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Cancer Society or a food bank of your choice would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at www.scott_brampton.ca

STANFORD, Alfred Reginald
The family of the late Alfred Reginald Stanford regret to announce his passing at Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Sunday, March 18th, 2007, age 88 years. Reg, as he was known, was a long time resident of Corner Brook. As a young man he served in the RCAF during World War II. He leaves to mourn his wife of many years, Joyce, three sons, Ronald, Donald and James, sister Eloise and brother William and his family, also three grandchildren. He is being cremated and interment will take place at a later date.

SIMMONS, Ruth Anne
Ruth Anne Simmons
, age 50 years, passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2007 at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her mother Christina (Carter) Dunne and her father Joseph Patrick Dunne. She is survived by her beloved husband Bob Bartlett, her treasured children David and Stephanie Simmons, and their father Bruce Simmons. Ruth was the middle child of nine and is survived by Marie Salamoun-Dunne (husband Wassim Salamoun), Leo Dunne (Patricia), Joan Dunne, Patrick Dunne, Verna Dunne (Gerald Broderick), Claire Dunne, Hugh Thomas Dunne (Dorota) and Margaret Swinimer (John). She will be lovingly missed by many nephews and nieces and countless friends who stretch across Canada. At her request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Caul's Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 20th, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21st, from Caul's Chapel. A further visitation will take place in Antigonish, Nova Scotia at MacIsaac's Funeral Home on Thursday, March 22nd, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Antigonish with funeral mass at St. Ninian Cathedral on Friday, March 23rd at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Ninian's Cemetery, Antigonish. Donations in her memory may be made to the ALS Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

BENNETT, Alana Jean
St. George's

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alana Jean Bennett announce her sudden passing on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the age of 30 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, Hilary Bennett of St. George's, Connie and Jim Rotchford of Stephenville, her sister, Larissa Bennett of Corner Brook, grandmother, Marie Young of Shallop Cove, her aunt, Terri-Lynn Puckhaber of Connecticut, USA, godmother, Joselyn White of Shallop Cove and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her boyfriend, Greg Styles and her godfather, Vital Bennett. Friends may call at St. Joseph's Parish, St. George's on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish, St. George's with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Shallop Cove. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

CREWE, GEORGE THOMAS
Corner Brook, NL
(Formerly of Ramea)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Thomas Crewe announce his passing on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook at the age of 93 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his close nephew and niece Milton (Della) Crewe, Pasadena and Shirley (Stanley) Dominie, Rocky Harbour with whom he resided for most of his life in Ramea. Also leaving to mourn numerous nieces, nephews, friends and care givers at the O'Connell Centre. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Madeline Crewe and numerous brothers and sisters. Friends may visit St. Boniface Anglican Church, Ramea Tuesday evening from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 2:00 PM with Rev. George Childs officiating. Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements 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

WHITE, Roderick Joseph
Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roderick Joseph White announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, March 16, 2007 at the age of 62 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Edna (nee Jesso), one son, Thomas Jesso of Port au Port, mother, Theresa White of Oshawa, Ontario, four brothers: Bill (Lil) of Brampton, Ontario, Jim (Delores) of Oshawa, Ontario, Tom (Juanita) of Markham, Ontario, Randy (Tanya) of Oshawa, Ontario, three sisters: Mary (Bill) of Newtonville, Ontario, Ivy (Laurie) of Oshawa, Ontario, Jean (Ken) of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, his dog, Taco and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, John White, son, Ricky, brothers, Jack, Daniel, Terry and sister, Doris White. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Friday, March 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Anthony officiating. Cremation will take place after the Funeral Service at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family or to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

BENNETT, EDWARD M.
Stephenville Crossing, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Bennett announce his passing on Saturday, March 17th, 2007 at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Theresa, children: Mary (Greg) Tait, Ontario, Karen (Melvin) White, Lorraine (Don) White, Edward (Sharon), Perry (Joanne), Fort McMurray, Valerie (Larry), Heather, Marina (Chris), Ontario, Eileen, St. John's and Margaret (Brian), Ontario, step-children: Rose Ann Young, Dartmouth, NS, Jacqueline Halbot, Toronto and Gerard Madore, Ontario, 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 1 brother. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Arthur and brother Harold. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. Friends may visit St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Hall, St. George's on Tuesday, March 20th 10-12 noon from where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Court House Road, St. George's. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations my be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements 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

MCGRATH, Thomas
Cox's Cove, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas McGrath announces his passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, March 19, 2007 at the age of 83 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 61 years, Margaret; daughter, Jeanette (Samuel) of Cox's Cove; special grandson, Gary McGrath of Cox's Cove; 9 grandchildren: Renee Furlong (Scott) of Torbay, Donald Murrin (Wilhelmina) of Cox's Cove, Cornelius Murrin of Cox's Cove, Chad Murrin of Brampton, ON, Vanessa Murrin (Brent) of Petawawa, ON, Pamela Murrin (Conway) of Brampton, ON, Roxanne Ruth (Dean) of Ottawa, ON, and Jennifer Murrin (Cory) of Cox's Cove; 7 great grandchildren: Jonathon, Austin, Abigail, Marcus, Jersey, Dawn and Sarah; sisters: Kitty Codner of Torbay and Josephine Waterman of Torbay; sister-in-law, Marie McGrath of Torbay; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas & Mary McGrath; son, Joseph; daughter, Josephine; brothers-in-law: Robert Codner and Jack Waterman; brothers: Jimmy, Willie, Dennis, Patsy, Nicholas, Johnny and Ronnie; and sister, Minnie. Visitation will take place at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Cox's Cove beginning 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joan Coles officiating. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Cox's Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Wednesday March 21, 2007

DEATHS

EZEKIEL, MICHAEL JOSEPH
Corner Brook, NL
WWII Veteran

Passed peacefully into the hands of God, surrounded by his loving family, Michael Ezekiel, on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the DVA Pavilion, J.I. O’Connell Centre, at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his daughters: Frances (Gary), Mary, Beth (Garry), Barbie (Bart); sons: Terry (Lee), Brian (Rita), Phil (Glenda), Dave (Jackie), Ed (Cheryl) and Gary (Debbie); 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; brother: Philip Ezekiel (Ann); brother-in-law: John Maddigan (Christine), as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Patricia, 2001 and infant daughter. Friends may visit Fillatre`s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday evening, 7-9:00 p.m. , Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 10:30 A.M. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made to the DVA Pavilion, O’Connell Centre or to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MACDONALD, Gerald
Stephenville Crossing

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gerald MacDonald announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the age of 75 years. He will be sadly missed by his common-law wife, Ella Corbin, two sons: Daniel (Callista) MacDonald of Ontario, Norman Green (Bertha) of Black Duck, two daughters: Deborah MacDonald of Black Duck, Jackie MacDonald (Timmy) of Ontario and two brothers: Jim MacDonald of George's Lake, Colin MacDonald of Stephenville Crossing, three sisters: Marie (Mike) Simon of Black Duck, Edna Wall of Cape Ray, Norma MacDonald of Labrador, 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Wayne. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Assumption Parish, Stephenville Crossing. Cremation will take place after the Funeral Service at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

BATSTONE, FREDERICK ABRAHAM
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Fred Batstone announce his passing on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the Health Science Centre, St. John’s at the age of 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: his wife Emily; only daughter Gertrude; grandchildren: Denise and Jeffrey, Calgary, AB; two sisters: Dorothy Hounsell, Halifax, NS, and Kathleen Locke, Corner Brook; three brothers: George (Margaret), Cormack, Joe, Steady Brook and Jim (Angela), Corner Brook; brothers and sisters-in-law: William (Beatrice), Pollard’s Point, Edward (Margaret), Isle Aux Morte, Almore (Marie), Hampton, George (Rosena), Hampton, and Lillian , Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Kenneth and Selina. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Humber United Church, Clarence Street. Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humber United Church. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BACHMANN, HEINRICH “HENRY”
Corner Brook, NL
(formerly of Germany)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henry Bachmann announce his passing on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Elizabeth; six children: Ralph (Annie), Regina (Gary Dewling), Tony, Doris (Rev. Stewart Bellows), Carl and Monica (Ron McCarthy); eight grandchildren: Christopher, Sean (Arlene), Adam, Sara, Spencer, Hillary, Joshua and Helena; two step grandchildren: Jason and Jamie; two great grandchildren: Julia and MacKenzie; one sister: Elizabeth Schafer (Willi), as well as other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Bartel and Elisabeth Bachmann and brother Adolf. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m from Humber United Church, Clarence Street. Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humber United Church or charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

LOCKE, Daisy Frances
Corner Brook, NL

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of the late Daisy Locke (nee Martin) announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at the age of 76 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband of 55 years, George; 3 sons: Terry of Cambridge, ON, Brian and Brampton, ON and Keith (Pauline) of Corner Brook; 1 daughter, Brenda (Barry Reid) of Gander; 7 grandchildren: Donna, Lisa, Valerie, Stephanie, Cassaundra, Christopher and Samantha; 4 great grandchildren: Jeremy, Zackery, Skyla and Shawn; brothers: Fred (Carrie) of Corner Brook, Norman (Maisie) of Glenburnie and Douglas (Beverley) of Manuels; sisters: Mae Bowder (special friend, Burt) of Tequesta, Florida and Josephine (James McCarthy) of Burlington, ON; sister-in-law, Beulah (Walter Gillingham) of Brampton, ON and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends, including special friends, Evelyn and Claude Webb and Rita and George Specker. She was predeceased by her parents, William H. and Jessie Martin of Grates Cove; sister, Betty and husband Gene Gill of Little Rock, Arkansas; mother and father-in-law, Maimie and Nelson Locke and nephew, Ralph Evans of Mississauga, ON. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Marilyn Avery officiating. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Thursday, March 22, 2007

DEATHS

BATSTONE, FREDERICK ABRAHAM
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Fred Batstone announce his passing on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the Health Science Centre, St. John’s at the age of 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: his wife Emily; only daughter Gertrude; grandchildren: Denise and Jeffrey, Calgary, AB; two sisters: Dorothy Hounsell, Halifax, NS, and Kathleen Locke, Corner Brook; three brothers: George (Margaret), Cormack, Joe, Steady Brook and Jim (Angela), Corner Brook; brothers and sisters-in-law: William (Beatrice), Pollard’s Point, Edward (Margaret), Isle Aux Morte, Almore (Marie), Hampton, George (Rosena), Hampton, and Lillian, Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Kenneth and Selina. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Humber United Church, Clarence Street. Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humber United Church. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BACHMANN, HEINRICH "HENRY"
Corner Brook, NL
(Formerly of Germany)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henry Bachmann announce his passing on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Elizabeth; six children: Ralph (Annie), Regina (Gary Dewling), Tony, Doris (Rev. Stewart Bellows), Carl and Monica (Ron McCarthy); eight grandchildren: Christopher, Sean (Arlene), Adam, Sara, Spencer, Hillary, Joshua and Helena; two step grandchildren: Jason and Jamie; two great grandchildren: Julia and MacKenzie; sister: Elizabeth Schafer (Willi); as well as other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Bartel and Elisabeth Bachmann and brother Adolf. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m. from Humber United Church, Clarence Street. Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humber United Church or a 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

GARNIER, KEVIN JOSEPH
Deer Lake
February 28th, 1922-March 20th, 2007
Royal Navy (WWII Veteran)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kevin Garnier announce his passing on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 85th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving children, Kevin (Sue) of Pasadena, Barbara (Maurice) of Edmonton, Robert (Glenda) of Reidville, Elizabeth (Larry) of Halifax, Brian of Canmore, Alberta, Wally (Sheila) of Sackville, David (Geraldine) of Dartmouth and Mary (Chris) of St. John’s; his grandchildren: Kevin (Vanessa), Paul (Erica), Chris, Jay (Lisa), Michelle, Erin, Teresa, Judy, Gerard, Jack, Marc, Shaelynn, Jessica, Catherine, Nathan, Emily; his great grandchildren: Denika, Austin, Emily, Joshua and Robbie; one brother Louis and two sisters: Bernadette Delaney and Mary Wilson. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Teresa, son Gerard, parents Louis and Mary Louise (Mamie), brothers Lawrence, Isadore and Leo, sisters Odell, Melinda, Pauline and Theresa (Sis). Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake today, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Father Grace officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
“Lest We Forget”


Friday, March 23, 2007

DEATHS

WIGHT, EUNICE CECIL
Rocky Harbour, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Eunice Wight announce his passing on Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 at the Norris Point Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: 14 children: Lucy Veelaid, Toronto, ON, Mae Ball (Melvin), Reidville, Minetta Batten (Donald) Corner Brook, Hubert (Essie), Rocky Harbour, Jean Ellsworth (Henry), NS, Churchill (Barbara), Rocky Harbour, Audrey Dobson (George), Winnipeg, Carrie Browne (George), ON, Linda Daniel (Frank), Montreal, Myra Blackwood (Job), St. John's, Mona Sparkes, NS, Woodrow (Elizabeth), Kippens, Jim (Margaret), Corner Brook and Sheila Laprise (Alaine), Coquitlan, BC; 28 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren; brother: Albert Wight; as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Harriett in 1989. Friends may visit Wesley United Church in Rocky Harbour on Friday. The funeral service will take place from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Beverly Snow officiating. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BRAKE, ROBERT HENRY
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Brake announce his passing on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 49 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his parents: William and Madeline Brake, Corner Brook; sisters: Betty (Raymond Riggs), Halifax, NS, Diane (Wayne Davis), Corner Brook and Joy (Lloyd Bartlett), Bonne Bay Pond; brothers: William, Ontario, Stan (Shara), Corner Brook and Tony (Karen), Summerside; as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Madonna Parsons, October, 2003. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday evening, 7-9:00 p.m. and Friday, 2-4:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website: www.fillatre.ca

SHEPPARD, WILLIAM
Lark Harbour, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Sheppard announces his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the age of 80 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Marjorie; children:  Rendell (Roslyn) of Lark Harbour, Shirley (Wayne) Lidstone of Fort McMurray, Joan (Donald) Ledrew of Gander Bay and Darren (Kim) of Lark Harbour; grandchildren: Dion (Lori), Denny (Leah), Billy Joe (Wanda), Bruce, Chad (Michelle), Shannon (Norma), Shawn, Kyle, and Cody; precious great grandchildren: Shelby, Cameron, Kerry, Brandon, Emily; brothers: Allan (Pearl), Charles (Olive) and Archie (Bertha) all of Lark Harbour; sisters:  Marie (Chester) Higgins of Corner Brook and Sarah Gill of Montreal; brother-in-law, Lawrence (Marina) Park of Lark Harbour; sisters-in-law: Mary Park and Jessie Park of Lark Harbour; and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was predeceased by his son, Larry; mother, Roshanna (2005) and father, Ulric (1976). Visitation will be held at 56 Little Port Rd., Lark Harbour beginning Friday evening, March 23, 2007 and continuing on Saturday, March 24, 2007. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Lark Harbour.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the V.O.N. or St. James Anglican Church. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Saturday, March 24, 2007

DEATHS

WIGHT, EUNICE CECIL
Rocky Harbour, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Eunice Wight announce his passing on Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 at the Norris Point Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: 14 children: Lucy Veelaid, Toronto, ON, Mae Ball (Melvin), Reidville, Minetta Batten (Donald) Corner Brook, Hubert (Essie), Rocky Harbour, Jean Ellsworth (Henry), NS, Churchill (Barbara), Rocky Harbour, Audrey Dobson (George), Winnipeg, Carrie Browne (George), ON, Linda Daniel (Frank), Montreal, Myra Blackwood (Job), St. John's, Mona Sparkes, NS, Woodrow (Elizabeth), Kippens, Jim (Margaret), Corner Brook and Sheila Laprise (Alaine), Coquitlan, BC; 28 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren; brother: Albert Wight; as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Harriett in 1989. Friends may visit Wesley United Church in Rocky Harbour on Friday. The funeral service will take place from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Beverly Snow officiating. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BRAKE, ROBERT HENRY
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Brake announce his passing on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 49 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his parents: William and Madeline Brake, Corner Brook; sisters: Betty (Raymond Riggs), Halifax, NS, Diane (Wayne Davis), Corner Brook and Joy (Lloyd Bartlett), Bonne Bay Pond; brothers: William, Ontario, Stan (Shara), Corner Brook and Tony (Karen), Summerside; as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Madonna Parsons, October, 2003. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday evening, 7-9:00 p.m. and Friday, 2-4:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website: www.fillatre.ca


Monday, March 26, 2007

DEATHS

SHEPPARD, Genevieve “Jean” Marie
Stephenville, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Genevieve “Jean” Marie Sheppard announce her passing at her residence on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the age of 85 years. She will be sadly missed by four sons: Jervis (Barbara) Sheppard of Port au Port West, Austin Sheppard of Stephenville, Hilary (Brenda) Sheppard of Red Deer, Alberta, Wayne Sheppard of Stephenville, four daughters: Regina Sheppard of Stephenville, Linda Sheppard of Trenton, Ontario, Jackie LeSaga of Bradford, Ontario, Janice (Brian) Nelson of Newmarket, Ontario, one brother Arthur (Mary) Ogden of Felix Cove, one step-brother Medrick Ogden (Edith Samms) of Piccadilly, four step-sisters: Joan Ogden of Stephenville, Georgina Ogden of Stephenville, Mary Cornell of Oklahoma, USA, Essie Young of Stephenville, very special friend Cindy White of Flat Bay, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Austin Sheppard, sisters: Margaret Colson, Veta Simon, brothers: Howard Ogden and Bernard Ogden. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville. Cremation will take place after the funeral at Russell's Crematorium. Interment will take place on Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port East. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be greatly appreciated.

BERKSHIRE, William
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Berkshire announces his passing on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the age of 67 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his daughter, Connie of Toronto, ON; sisters: Ada Sheaves of Truro, NS, Maud Barron of Surrey, BC, and Hilda Connolly of Tennessee; brother, Robert Berkshire of Pasadena; and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ida & Alfred Berkshire. Visitation took place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel today, Monday, March 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the family. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

SCEVIOUR, Sandy Alexander
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sandy Sceviour announces his passing at the Interfaith Home, Corner Brook, on Friday, March 23, 2007 at the age of 87 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 65 years, Cassie Mary; children: Winston of Corner Brook, Marie Baker of Ontario, Verna Pumphrey (Gerard) of Alberta, Yvonne Scheblar (Art) of Ontario, Eva Martin of Ontario, Linda Drover of Corner Brook, David (Denise) of Corner Brook, Claudette Bennett (Albert) of Ontario, and Robert of Corner Brook; brother, Don Sceviour (Jean) of Corner Brook; and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, March 26, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Lung Association. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Tuesday, March 27, 2007

DEATHS

KENNEDY, Mary Evelyn
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Evelyn Kennedy announces her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, March 26, 2007 at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, sons:  Gordon (Lisa) and David (Jocelyn) of Corner Brook, Rod (Jenny), Wayne and Brian (Anita) of Ontario; daughters:  Judy Byrne of Ontario, Dianne Allen (Douglas), Shirley Allen (Chris) and Catherine Kennedy (Stan) all of Corner Brook, Myra O'Brien (Paul) and Lisa Collier (Wade) of Ontario; sisters:  Shirley Goosney and Ina Kennedy, both of Corner Brook; 25 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; special friends, Olive Penney and Jean Foote; and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; parents, May and Gordon Young; brothers, Clarence Young and Ralph Young; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Goosney and Bud Kennedy. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, this evening, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 28, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Most Holy Redeemer on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Gale officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca


Wednesday, March 28, 2007

DEATHS

TURPIN, Donald
Deer Lake, NL
December 30th, 1930 - March 26th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Donald Turpin announce his passing at his family residence on Monday, March 26th, 2007 at the age of 76 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughters: Joan Humber with whom he resided and Evelyn (Derek) Organ; grandchildren: Jason (Natasha) and Tanya (Ralph); two great-grandchildren: Madison and Megan; sister-in-law Ida Easton; sister Elizabeth (Peter) Walsh, Saint Lawrence; brother Joseph (Melinda) Slaney, Southern Harbour. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Mary, mother Annie Slaney, sister Roberta Fitzpatrick and brother Jim. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake on Wednesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 29th at 10:00 AM from the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Roman Church with Father Aidan Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the Deer Lake Interdenominational Cemetery, Wight’s Road. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a 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

HUTCHINGS, Marven William
St. Paul's, NL
May 24th, 1962 - March 26th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marven Hutchings announce his passing on Monday, March 26th, 2007 at his family residence in St. Paul's at the age of 44 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his father Leonard Hutchings, brothers and sisters: Isaac (Maureen) Hutchings, Lethbridge, NL, Carrie (Don) Murrin, St. John's, NL, Hattie (Leo) Emberly, Fort McMurray, AB, Elaine (Ron) Pittman, St. John's, NL, Chris Hutchings, Stephenville, NL, Faron (Kim) Hutchings, Innisfail, AB, Calvin (Karla) Hutchings, Fort McMurray, AB, and Lorraine (Perry) Muise, Pittsburg, PA. Nieces and nephews: Craig, Tina, Collin, Kirk, Crystal Lee, Nadine, David, Trent, Dustin, Ashley, Danielle, Brittany, Jonathon, Kristen and Byron, great-nieces and nephews: Brandon, Joshua, Cassidy and Paytin. As well as a large circle on aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Evelyn, brother Richard, nephews Darryl and Calvin Jr. The family will be receiving friends from the Anglican Church, St. Paul's beginning Tuesday evening. Funeral time to be announced. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church Memorial Fund or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
“Safe in the arms of my mother”

BUTT, Russell Archibald
Cormack
October 9th, 1921 - March 27th, 2007
(59th Regiment WWII Veteran)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Russell Butt announce his passing on Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 85th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Elizabeth; six sons: James (Mary) of Cormack, Randy (Elaine) of Fort McMurray, Arch, Brian (Elaine), Raymond and Paul (Rose) all of Cormack; two daughters: Bonnie (Garland) Paul of Cormack and June (Paul) Nichols of Deer Lake; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; two brothers: Norris (Jane) and Tom (Kizia); three sisters: Grace Legge, Pearl Gilliam and Sadie (Ron) Ford; one brother-in-law Glen (Viola) Cross; also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandson Chad, parents Leslie Dean and Mary Butt, brothers Larry, Linburgh, Cecil and Raymond, sisters Joyce, Annie, Maude, Belle and Lydia and his sister-in-law Winnie. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake today Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Where also the funeral service will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Parsons and Pastor Lush officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot in Cormack. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
“Lest We Forget”

GILLINGHAM, Dorcas Maude
Pollard’s Point, NL
December 17th, 1936 - March 26th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dorcas Maude Gillingham announce her passing on Monday, March 26th, 2007 at the Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit, St. John's at the age of 70 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Randolph, Pollard’s Point; children: Anita Ralph, Pollard’s Point, Randy (Poppy), Ontario, Alvin (Brenda), Mount Pearl and Lawson (Marissa), St. John's; grandchildren: Blair, Jeremy, Samantha, Amy and Jamie, sisters and brothers: Edna (Claude) Gale, Cormack, Madeline (Truman) Strickland, Sop’s Arm, Leaman (Bernice) Regular, Pollard’s Point, Lloyd (Eileen) Regular, Pollard’s Point, Seavey (Emily) Regular, Sop’s Arm and Mary (Willas) Gale, Alberta. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Roland and Lillian Regular, brother Edward, sisters Pricella and Nell. The family will be receiving friends at St. Michael's Anglican Church on Wednesday from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 29th at 2:00 PM Rev. Canon David Pearce officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pollard’s Point. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca


Thursday, March 29, 2007

BENNETT, ADRIAN HAROLD
Daniel’s Harbour, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Adrian Bennett announce his passing at the Health Science Centre, St. John’s on Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 at the age of 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his four sons: Ray (Bella), Rigolet, Labrador, Taylor (Deanna), Jeffrey (Dale), Grand Prairie, Alberta and Gregory (Jenna), Swan Hills, Alberta; four grandchildren: Kelsi, Aaron, Bailey and Jade; his mother, Mrs. Elsie House, age 98, residing at the Interfaith Home, Corner Brook; brothers and sisters: Colin (Marjorie) Bennett, Corner Brook, Janet (Tom) Worthman, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Cornelius (Doreen) House, Corner Brook and Norma House, Corner Brook; step-brothers and sister: Henry House (Edith), Bellburns, Ronald (Margaret) House, Corner Brook, Roy (Mariam) House, Bellburns, Emmanuel (Sylvia) House, Bellburns and Emma Dawe (William), Corner Brook; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his father James Bennett, 1935 and step-father; Bill House, 1979. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday, 2-4: p.m., and on Friday from Holy Cross Anglican Church, Daniel’s Harbour from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

POWER, JAMES WILLIAM (BILL)
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bill Power announce his passing on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 57 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: his wife, Peggy (nee Brumsey); three children: Robert (Susan), Toronto, Daniel, St. John’s and Sarah (Michael), Toronto; one brother: Phonse (Ann) Power, Corner Brook; nephew: David (Jennifer) Power, Halifax, his old aunt Mary Power, Corner Brook; cousins: Catherine Webber (Jim) and Michael Power (Mae), Corner Brook, as well as a large circle of brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Visitation will be take place on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 30th at 10:30 A.M. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PILGRIM, DINAH MAE
Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dinah Mae Pilgrim announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the age of 72 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Clayton and eight daughters: Mereda Pilgrim of Stephenville, Sharon (Bryan) Hayward of Montreal, Valerie Pilgrim of Stephenville, Juanita (Harris) Whalen of St. David’s, Denise (Robert) Spurrell of Pembroke, Ontario, Sherri (Ted) Gracie of Noonan, New Brunswick, Esther (Llewellyn) Ward of Weymouth, Nova Scotia, Jessica Pilgrim of Stephenville, very special foster son, Leslie Thorne of Stephenville, very special sister-in-law, Lucy Pilgrim of Stephenville, one sister, Irene (Bronson) Rideout of Beaumont, NL, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Alice Jacobs, three brothers, Clarence, Bill and Raymond Jacobs, one sister, Olive Green. Friends may call at Russell’s Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Pentecostal Church, Carolina Avenue, Stephenville with interment in the Salvation Army Section, Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army Church Building Fund, Stephenville would be greatly appreciated.

HOWLETT, JOSEPH PATRICK
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Patrick Howlett announces his passing at the J.I. O’Connell Centre on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the age of 86 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his son, Kevin Andrews (Leona); brothers: Ray (Nora) and John; and a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Sophia Howlett; his loving companion, Pearl Harding; and brothers: Tom, Lowell, Ralph, Freeman and Ronald. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road today, Thursday, March 29, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. with Major Johnson officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

HUTCHINGS, MARVEN WILLIAM
St. Paul’s, NL
May 24th, 1962 - March 26th, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marven Hutchings announce his passing on Monday, March 26th, 2007 at his family residence in St. Paul’s at the age of 44 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his father Leonard Hutchings, brothers and sisters: Isaac (Maureen) Hutchings, Lethbridge, NL, Carrie (Don) Murrin, St. John’s, NL, Hattie (Leo) Emberly, Fort McMurray, AB, Elaine (Ron) Pittman, St. John’s, NL, Chris Hutchings, Stephenville, NL, Faron (Kim) Hutchings, Innisfail, AB, Calvin (Karla) Hutchings, Fort McMurray, AB, and Lorraine (Perry) Muise, Pittsburg, PA. Nieces and nephews: Craig, Tina, Collin, Kirk, Crystal Lee, Nadine, David, Trent, Dustin, Ashley, Danielle, Brittany, Jonathon, Kristen and Byron, great-nieces and nephews: Brandon, Joshua, Cassidy, Paytin and Harmony. As well as a large circle on aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Evelyn, brother Richard, nephews Darryl and Calvin Jr. The family will be receiving friends from the Anglican Church, St. Paul’s beginning Tuesday evening from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, March 30th at 3:00 PM with Rev. James Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, St. Paul’s. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
"Safe in the Arms of My Mother"


Friday, March 30, 2007

DEATHS

SHEPPARD, OLIVER WESLEY
Lark Harbour, NL
January 18, 1945 - March 28, 2007

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Oliver Sheppard announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at the age of 62 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his companion Doreen Wheeler and her children Mandy, Marsha and Lyndon; son Justin; daughter Yvette; siblings: Madeline Brady, Susanne Baird, Maryanne Hutchinson, Ken, Sam and Rick; nieces and nephews: Tammie, Jeffery, Sharon, Emma, Marnie, Megan, Channel, Kayle, Shelly, Cory, Cody and Colton; special aunt Priscilla Sheppard, along with a large circle of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Clayton and Emma and daughter Natalie (May 28, 2002). Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church in Lark Harbour on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., from where the Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 2nd at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Reverend Nellie Thomas. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are 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 by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

POLLETT, MARGARET JOAN
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Margaret Pollett announce her passing at the J.I. O’Connell Centre on Thursday, March 29th, 2007 at the age of 70 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband, Ray; son: Troy (Elaine) and their son Andrew, St. John’s; daughter: Nicole (Mike Byrne), Corner Brook; seven sisters and two brothers: Alma Walsh (Walter, deceased), Ruby Ballard, Calvin Gosse, James Gosse (Dulcie), Joyce Simmons (Nelson), Mary Colbourne (Paul), Doreen Higdon (James), Linda Hefford (James), Annette Bonin (Paul); brothers-in-law: Bernard Pollett and Earl (Ruth) Pollett, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents: Stephen and Flora Gosse; brother George and sister Edna; mother-in-law: Evelyn Pollett and brother-in-law: Walwyn Pollett. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday evening, 7-9:00 p.m., and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 2nd, at 2:00 from the Salvation Army Temple, O’Connell Drive. Majors Ron and Joyce Stuckless officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Fourth Floor of the O’Connell Centre. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca


Saturday, March 31, 2007

DEATHS

HARVEY, COLIN LESLIE
Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Colin Leslie Harvey announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, March 30, 2007 at the age of 73 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Dianne and daughter, Wendy (Morris) of St. John's, NL; son, David (Angela) of Georgetown, Ontario; eight grandchildren: Neil, Nicole, Ashley, Kain, Jacob, Sarah, Alyssa, Idamae; four sisters: Thelma Martin of Hornby, Ontario, Thora (Roddie) March of Sydney Mines, Noreen Jackson of Georgetown, Ontario, June (Arch) Hayden of Southhampton, Ontario; two beloved cats: P.K. and Fluffy and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Leslie Harvey and sister, Ina and parents, Leslie and Olive Harvey. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Sunday, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Angustine's Anglican Church, Hillview Avenue, Stephenville with interment in the St. James Anglican Cemetery in Port au Port East. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation or the SCAPA Animal Shelter, Stephenville would be greatly appreciated.

MACPHERSON, ALLAN
Heatherton

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Allan MacPherson announce his passing at his residence in Heatherton on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the age of 83 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner Beatrice Legge, three brothers: Frederick D. MacPherson of Heatherton, Joseph (Theresa) MacPherson of British Columbia, Roderick MacPherson of Heatherton, four sisters: Clara McInnis of Highlands, Edna Hartley of Corner Brook, Millicent Websel of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mary Dwyer of Heatherton and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Roman Catholic Church in Heatherton on Sunday, April 1st, after 2:00 p.m. Family Service will take place on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Church in Heatherton. Cremation will take place after the Funeral at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Interment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home & Crematorium.

 

 

Page Contributed & transcribed by: Ivy F. Benoit

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