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Friday, June 1, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
HOUSE, Stella Viola
Meadows, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stella House
announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Thursday, May 31st, 2001 at the age of 80 years. She will
be sadly missed by her six children, all residing at Meadows.
Elwood (Neila) Tucker, Albert (Maxine) House, Laura Kingston,
Eliza (Gordon) Bragg, Rowena (Larry) Wickens, and Milton House.
Special grandson Randy Gillam, of Brampton, Ontario; twenty-one
grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Brother and sisters:
Simon (Catherine) Tucker, Regina (Foster) Lewis and Bridget Christopher.
Brother-in-law, Milton House of Toronto. Sisters-in-law: Jean
Hiscock, of Ottawa, Julia Payne of Daniel's Harbour, Greta House
of Bellburns, Eliza (Leo) Hynes of Cow Head, Aurelia (Bob) Primrose
of Daniel's Harbour, Ada Parsons of Meadows, and Mary Tucker
of Burgoynes Cove. She will be also missed by a large number
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband, Leslie Seaward House, 1976, parents: Arthur and
Eliza Tucker, brothers: Frank Parsons, and Hedley Tucker, grandson:
Danny Gillam. Visitation will take place at Holy Trinity Anglican
Church in Meadows commencing Thursday evening from where the
funeral services will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. with interment
at the Church Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers
or by making donations to the charity of one's choice. The funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral
Home, phone 634-2500.
MARREN (BARTLETT), Eileen
Peacefully, on May 30th, 2001 in her 51st year. Loving daughter
of Margaret and the late Mark Marren. Much loved mother of
Ardath Marren Bartlett. Best friend and loving companion of
Tony Brennan. Beloved sister of Catherine and Luigi Guisti,
Maggie and David Laidlaw, Mark and Janet Marren, Jess Marren,
Dorothy Marren and Dave Smith, and George Marren. Fondly remembered
by nieces and nephews Debora and Pamela Guisti, Meghan and
Garth Laidlaw, Tessa and Alyssa Marren, and Jennifer and Michael
Bruder. Visitation at Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road,
Cambridge, on Friday, June 1st, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service
on Saturday, June 2nd, 1:30 p.m. at Barthel Funeral Home, followed
by cremation. Flowers to the funeral home, or donations to
the National Ovarian Cancer Association, 620 University Avenue,
Toronto, M5G 2L7.
GOOSNEY, Norman
Glenburnie
February 5th, 1923 - May 31st, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Norman Goosney
announce his passing after a short illness on Thursday, May 31st,
2001 at the Health Science Complex in his 78th year. He will
be sadly missed by his loving wife Pansy (nee Taylor). Two sons:
James (Beth) of Corner Brook and Brian (Myra) of Glenburnie.
One daughter Karen (James) Martin of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
Five grandchildren: Cheryl (Jason), Lisa, Donnie, Paula and Michael.
One great-granddaughter Jenna. One sister Mabel Pittman and one
brother Stedman. His sisters-in-law Madeline and Florence Goosney.
His brothers-in-law James (Mona) Taylor and Clyde (Shirley) Taylor.
Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents William and Mabel Goosney,
brothers William, Joseph and Wallace and sister Hazel. Visitation
will take place from the Anglican Church in Birchy Head today,
Friday and Saturday where also funeral services will take place
on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Cutler officiating. Interment
to follow at the family plot. Flowers or donations to a charity
of one's choice would greatly be accepted. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street,
Deer Lake. "Forever In Our Hearts"
WHITE, Genevieve Elizabeth
Benoit's Cove, NF
Passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital, Genevieve Elizabeth White at the age of 70 years. She
will be sadly missed by her husband of 53 years, Pius White Sr.;
five sons: Junior (Corina), Brian (Diane), Carl (Mary) and Cory
all of Benoit's Cove, Gary (Colleen) of Corner Brook; eight daughters:
Beatrice Woods of Cormack, Maude Woods (Don), Audrey (Hilroy),
Iona (Tom Hackett), Veronica Gallant (Ernest), Sharon White,
Corena White, all of Benoit's Cove, Cora Young (Don), of Corner
Brook; twenty-four grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren,
six step-sisters and one step-brother Fred Lyver, and numerous
other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by five sons,
two grandchildren and one sister. The funeral service will be
held Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. from Our Lady Star of the
Sea Roman Catholic Church, Benoit's Cove, Father Buckle officiating.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street,
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers
are graciously accepted, or memorial donations may be made to
a charity of one's choice.
Saturday, June 2, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
LEWIS, Albert
Corner Brook, NF
Passed away Friday, June 1, 2001 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital ALBERT LEWIS at the age of 82. He will be sadly missed
by his wife of 56 years Hilda; 2 children: Wayne Lewis, Corner
Brook, Diane Anstey (Brian), Halifax; grandchildren: Brandon
Anstey, Joan Byrne, Donna Cox; 1 sister Dorothy Way, St. John's;
several nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held Monday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m.
from the First United Church, Park Street, Reverend John Adams
officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 Mark's Avenue Saturday
and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy flowers
or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously
accepted.
DAWE, John Charles
Pasadena, NF
Passed away Friday, June 1st, 2001 at the Peyton Memorial Hospital,
Grand Falls, John Charles Dawe at the age of 82. He leaves to
mourn two sisters: Mamie, Hillary and husband Harold both of
British Columbia; one brother Herb and wife Ruth of Nova Scotia;
and a number of relatives and friends. The funeral service will
be held Monday, June 4th at 2:00 p.m. from Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Pastor Michael Simmons officiating,
followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may
visit the funeral home Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions
of sympathy flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice
will be graciously accepted.
PAYNE, Sterling
February 11th, 1948 - May 31st, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sterling
Payne announce his passing on May 31st, 2001 in his 53rd year.
He leaves to mourn his common law wife Linda; seven children:
Melinda (Colin) of Port au Choix, Lonnie (Vanessa), Cory (Lucille)
and Troy (Krisandra) of Norris Point, Carolyn (Steven) of Brampton,
Ontario and Edna (Jim) of Corner Brook; five grandchildren; two
brothers: Chris and Michael; two sisters: Juanita and Elsie.
Also a large circle of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Ella, father Thomas, mother Sabina
and his sister Carolyn. Visitation will be held from the St.
Matthew's Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour on Friday and Saturday,
where also funeral service will take place on Sunday, June 3
at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. "Forever In
Our Hearts"
BIRTHS
BRAKE - SEAWARD
Carla Brake and Brian Seaward are pleased to announce the arrival
of their son Lucas Michael on May 19, 2001, weighing 10 lb.
3 1/2 oz. Congratulations from Nanny and Poppy Brake, Nan Seaward,
Poppy Seaward and Nanny Peggy.
ALLEN
Michael and Tammy are thrilled to announce the arrival of their
beautiful baby girl, Michaela Olga, born April 3, 2001, weighing
7 lb. 3 oz., at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Proud grandparents
are Eric and Joyce Allen and Ernie and Frances Hann. Great-grandparents
are Robert Allen, John Gillette and Olga Galliott.
ENGAGEMENT
HANCOCK - WHEATON
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hancock of Irishtown are pleased to announce
the engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter
Rona to Randy Wheaton son of the late Isabel and Clarence Wheaton
of Cupid's Crossing. An October wedding is planned.
WEDDING
GRANTER / WHITE
July 22, 2000 was the scene of a beautiful wedding between Victoria
Granter, daughter of Pam and Duncan Granter and Marcel White,
son of Germaine and Harold White. The ceremony took place at
St. John The Evangelist Church officiated by Rev. Arthur Churchill
and Rev. Lorne Gosse. Maid of Honor was Darlene Head, friend
of the bride, and best man was Philip White, brother of the
groom. Bridesmaids were Wendi Granter, Nancy Granter and Leslie
Barla. Groomsmen were Andrew Graham, J. C. Barla and Jason
Hann. Flowergirl and ringbearer were Keely Graham and Jordan
Barla, niece and nephew of the groom. Church music was provided
by organist Gary Graham and soloist Wendi Granter, dance music
by Bruce Borden. Guests came from Ireland, England, France,
USA, Barbados, across Canada and Newfoundland. The couple now
reside in Kitchener, Ontario.
Monday, June 4, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
GILLINGHAM, Ephriam
Jackson's Arm
August 30, 1949 - June 1, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ephriam
Gillingham announce his passing on Friday, June 1, 2001 at the
Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 51 year. He will be
sadly missed by his loving wife, Jennifer, his daughter Cindy
(David) Reid of Kelowna, BC and his son Clinton of Jackson's
Arm, seven sisters: Winnifred (Elizah) Pittman of Jackson's Arm,
Myrtle (Norman) Pittman, Joan (Ephriam) Pittman, Mary (Edmund)
Pittman all of Sop's Arm, Elsie (Alpheaus) Olford of Valleyfield,
Beatrice (Stanley) Gale and Eileen Gillingham both of Jackson's
Arm. His God children: Hayward Pittman, Steven Gillingham, Paul
Dover and Brady Collier. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. Visitation took place from the Anglican
Church in Jackson's Arm on Sunday, where funeral services will
take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Woodman officiating.
Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street,
Deer Lake. "Forever in our hearts"
PAYNE, Percy Leslie
St. Paul's
May 31, 1918 - June 2, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Percy Leslie
Payne announce his passing on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at the Bonne
Bay Health Centre in his 83rd year. He will be sadly missed by
his loving wife, Stella (nee Bennett), his children: Harvey,
Bryant (Florence), Henry (Gladys), Trevor (Sarah), Ivan, Jessie
Byrne, Meta (Forward) Hutchings, Maxine (Terry) Hatcher all of
St. Paul's, Geneva (Wilfred) Brown of Cow Head, Gladys Fleet
of Ontario, Glenda (Rod) Pittman of Corner Brook and Pamela (Ron)
Smith of Cow Head; 33 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren;
three sisters: Viola (Con), Evelyn (Leonard), and Olive (Ronald)
all of St. Paul's; two brothers: Rendell (Vera) and Clifford
both of St. Paul's. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and George
Payne, sisters, Dorothy and Emmaline, brother Henry, son-in-law
Charlie, daughter-in-law Cassie and sister-in-law Pearl. Visitation
will take place from the Anglican Church in St. Paul's Sunday
and Monday where also funeral arrangements will take place on
Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Meade officiating. Interment to
follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. "Forever
in our hearts"
RUMBOLT, Dallas Joseph
Corner Brook, NF
Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex in St.
John's, NF on June 3, 2001 in his 73rd year, Dallas J. Rumbolt
of 73 Broadway, Corner Brook, NF. He was predeceased by his parents
Louis and Eileen (Hayes) Rumbolt of Corner Brook, NF. Leaving
to mourn his two sons: Gary (Maureen) Rumbolt, Logy Bay, NF,
Gerald (Shirley) Rumbolt, Lakewood, California and one daughter
Brenda (Gordon) Lane, Calgary, Alberta; mother of his sons and
daughter, Sylvia Robinson, Logy Bay, NF; close friend Bertha
Thistle, Corner Brook, NF; sister Tess (Lance) Ewing, BC; brother
Leo (Goldie) Rumbolt, Corner Brook, NF; eight grandchildren;
two nephews; three nieces; close friends and his many customers
during his 49 years barbering on Broadway, Corner Brook, NF.
Dallas enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He loved his
work and the time spent with the people that passed through his
barber shop. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant
Road, on Wednesday, June 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Funeral
mass at St. Francis Assisi Church, Outer Cove at 11:15 a.m. Interment
to follow at St. Francis Assisi Cemetery, Outer Cove. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer
Foundation.
YOUNG, Edward Joseph
Black Duck Siding (Formerly of Lourdes)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Joseph
Young announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at the age of 70 years. He will be
sadly missed by his loving wife, Maisie and three sons: Kevin
(Cathy) Young of New Brunswick, Irvin Young (Madonna Simon) of
Black Duck Siding, Ernest (Sharon) Young of West Bay; three daughters:
Sandra (Leonard) Turrett of Black Duck Siding, Veta Young (Wilson
Turrett) of Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, Doreen Young (Murray)
of New Brunswick; one brother, Joe (Kathleen) Young of Pictou,
Nova Scotia; fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents, Israel and Veronica Young and one sister Venetia
Besaw and his brother-in-law, Matthew Besaw. friends may call
at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes on Monday, after 2:00
p.m. and Tuesday. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday,
June 6 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes
with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in three Rock Cove.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
GRANDY, Beatrice Rita
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Beatrice
Grandy announce her passing at her family residence on Sunday,
June 3, 2001. She will be sadly missed with fond and loving memories
by her daughter Irene and son, Shawn. Also leaving to mourn Jesse
Grandy (Burin); her nieces, Marlene Burton (Pasadena) and Rita
Southcott (Grand Falls), relatives and friends especially Lillian
and Gerry Elliott. She was predeceased by her only sister, Winnie,
April 18, 2001. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday,
June 6, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. from St. John The Evangelist Anglican
Church on Main Street, with Rev. Rose Marie Payne officiating,
with interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family will be
receiving friends at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country
Road, Monday during the hours of 7-9 and Tuesday during the hours
of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven
Funeral Home, phone 634-2500.
Tuesday, June 5, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
NOSEWORTHY (nee Delaney), Josephine (Josie) Mary
Corner Brook, NF
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on Sunday,
June 3, 2001 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Josephine
Noseworthy, at the age of 66 years. She was well known as a school
teacher in the community of Brakes Cove, Bay of Islands, a Canada
Post employee, and a member of the United Commercial Traveler's
and the Catholic Women's League. Leaving to mourn with broken
hearts but precious memories, her devoted and loving husband
and best friend Roy; 4 daughters: Anne (Bill), Ottawa; Jocelyn
(Glen), Corner Brook, Brenda (George), Texas, Daphane (David),
Ottawa. 2 sons: Jerome (Colette), Dartmouth; John, at home. 11
granddaughters: Heather Oxford, Ottawa; Jennifer (Cory) Williams,
Corner Brook; Jaclyn Josephine Jacobs, Corner Brook; Andrea and
Ashley Noseworthy, Dartmouth; Nadine, Katie and Julie Philpott,
Texas; Laura, Victoria, and Emily Sandre, Ottawa. Only grandson:
Joshua Jacobs, Corner Brook. Great granddaughter, Alexandra Josie
Williams, Corner Brook. Dear sisters: Mercedes (William) Wells
and Mary (James) Park, Corner Brook. Sister in law: Bertha Delaney,
Nettie Hope Delaney, Jessie (Reg) Payne, Cox's Cove; brothers
in law: William (Margie Brown) Noseworthy, Cox's Cove, Leonard
Noseworthy, Howley and their families. As well as numerous other
relatives and special friends. She was predeceased by her parents,
Edward and Mary; brothers, Joseph, John, Maurice, Dominic, and
William Delaney and sister, Ethel (Butt). Visitation will take
place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, Monday
during the hours of 7-9 and Tuesday during the hours 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. and Wednesday during the hours of 10-12 noon. The funeral
service will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
on Curling Street, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Father B. Buckle
officiating. The interment will take place at Mount Patricia
Cemetery. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Country Haven Funeral Home, phone 634-2500. Peacefully sleeping,
resting at last, Weary troubles and trials are past, In silence
you suffered, Patience you bore, Till God called you home To
suffer no more. Our foundation you will always be You will be
remembered and missed Especially by your family.
TILLEY, Wallace Chester
Stephenville Crossing, NF (Formerly of Barachois Brook)
Passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2001 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital,
Wallace Chester Tilley in his 95th year. Born in Robinsons on
June 5, 1906, Mr. Tilley was a son of Abram Tilley, originally
of Kelligrews and Mary-Ellen Renouf of Robinsons, and grew up
in Sandy Point, Bay St. George. He served in the 59th (Newfoundland)
Regiment of Royal Artillery during W.W.II. Upon returning to
Sandy Point he was a general merchant. In the late 1950's he
moved with his family to Barachois Brook and was later employed
by the West Coast Power Company (NF Light & Power) and was well
known to electrical consumers in Stephenville Crossing, St. George's
and surrounding communities. Mr. Tilley was a founding member
of Branch 38 (St. George's) Royal Canadian Legion and served
as Deputy Sheriff for many years. He is survived by his two sons:
Stephen (Cheryl) and Brian (Christina), Orleans, Ontario; five
grandchildren: Carolyn, Krista, Alison, Stephen Brooks and Leslie
Patricia, and a number of other relatives and friends. His wife
Joyce (nee Brooks), originally from London, England, predeceased
him in 1983. He was predeceased as well by all of his brothers
and sisters: Noah, Samuel Godden, Ina and Georgina of Robinsons,
Joyce of Sandy Point, Lottie of Fort Worth, Texas, Minnie of
Jackson, Mississippi, Marne of Stephenville, Effie of St. George's
and Alice of Kelligrews. The family will be receiving friends
from Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.
A short visitation will be held from St. George's Anglican Church,
Robinsons on Wednesday, June 6th, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. followed
by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Reverend Stewart Bellows
officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted
or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Wednesday, June 6, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
NOSEWORTHY, Arthur Albert
Corner Brook, NF
July 24, 1909 - June 5, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Albert
Noseworthy announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Tuesday, June 5th, 2001 at the age of 91 years. Mr.
Noseworthy served in the Nfld. Regiment of the Merchant Marines
in W.W.II. He will be sadly missed by his family, his wife, Lucy
Cora (nee Heath). 6 sons: Stephen (June), Maxwell (Linda) of
Calgary, Alberta, Edwin, Albert (Margaret), and Wayne of Corner
Brook, and Randy (Mary) of Edmonton, Alberta. 6 daughters: Betty
(Eddie) Chaisson of Auburn, NS, Ellen (Larry) Smith, of Stephenville,
Louise (Sib) Staples, of Curling, Sophie (Joe) Newman, of Gillams,
Linda (Marcus) Maloney of Sundre, Alberta, and Nada (Steve) Sooley
of Kelligrews. 28 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and
3 great great grandchildren. 2 brothers: Elias Noseworthy of
Sumterville, Florida, and Nathan Humpheries of Badger Quay. Sister:
Sadie Hann of Westleyville. He will be also missed by a large
number of relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at
Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Wednesday and
Thursday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral service
will take place on Friday at 2 p.m. from Memorial United Church
on Curling Street with Rev. Wm. Mercer officiating. The interment
will take place at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made
by sending flowers or by making donations to Memorial United
Church. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington
Funeral Home, phone 634-2500.
NOSEWORTHY (nee Delaney), Josephine (Josie) Mary
Corner Brook, Nfld.
This is an exact copy of the obituary which first appeared in
yesterday's (June 5, 2001) edition of the newspaper.
WILLICOMBE, William (Bob) Robert
Reunited with his much loved wife and soul mate Marjorie peacefully
in his home in Trenton on Thursday, May 31, 2001 at the age
of 71. Father and best friend to his children: Gordon and his
wife Debbie, Ted, Al and his wife Jane, Janice and her husband
Sherwood Wittmeier, Rob, Robin and her husband Kevin Wight.
Lovingly remembered by his 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Deeply missed by his brother Gordon and his wife Bev; sisters:
Audrey and Georgia (husbands Phil and Duncan). A kind man and
a gentle soul, with so many friends who love him and will miss
him. Please join the family to celebrate the life of a wonderful
man at a Memorial Open House, 30 Valleyview Crescent, Belleville
on Saturday, June 9, 2001 starting at 12 noon. Donations to
the Access Centre for Hastings and Prince Edward Countries.
Arrangements entrusted with the Weaver Family Funeral Home
West Chapel, Trenton 392-3579. Online condolences and guest
book at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
BATSTONE, Ted Stanley
Corner Brook, NF
Passed away Monday, June 4th, 2001 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital, Ted Stanley Batstone, at the age of 67. He will be
sadly missed by his three children: Sean and wife Angela, Ford
and wife Tracy, Adena Batstone all residing in Ontario; two grandchildren:
Ashley and Morgan; one brother Reginald Batstone and wife Karen
of British Columbia; mother-in-law Melenda Piercey, and numerous
other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held
Thursday, June 7th at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church,
Park Street, Reverend John Adams officiating. The interment will
follow at the United Cemetery, Pasadena. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. As
expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial
donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Foundation (Dialysis Unit). Sean, Ford and Adena wish to offer
a special thank you to their father's many friends who helped
in so many ways, and to the nurses working in ICU and the dialysis
unit, thanks for your special care and attention. Your thoughtfulness
will always be remembered.
REES, Frederick
Passed away suddenly, surrounded and comforted by his loving
family on June 4, 2001, Frederick Rees of St. John's, aged
85 years. Fred was educated at Bishop Field College, Memorial
University and graduated from Nova Scotia Technical College
in 1938 with a degree in Mining Engineering. He worked at Dosco
Mines, Bell Island for 34 years - holding various positions,
beginning as an underground miner and culminating with the
position of General Manager until 1967. During W.W.II he was
seconded to Bathurst, New Brunswick to develop an alternate
supply of ore. He later worked at Memorial University where
he helped establish the first Personnel Department remaining
there until his retirement in 1981. Next to his family, his
greatest joys in life involved music, fishing, golfing and
... his garden. An honorable man, devoted husband, and beloved
father who will be greatly missed. Survived by his cherished
wife Sadie Eunice (Ludlow) of Fogo; daughters: Diane (Marcus)
Collins, Seattle; Cheryl (Fred) Stagg, Stephenville; Janet
(Walter) Myrden, Corner Brook; Anna - Clare (Robert) Guest,
St. John's; sons: Alvin (Jan), San Francisco; and Brian Jeffery,
Vancouver; sisters: Enid Brown and Doris Budgell of Ontario;
youngest brother Harold (Marg), Mount Pearl; and sister-in-law
Denise Rees, St. John's; Grandchildren: Collins: Jason, Jonathon,
Christopher (Cathy); Stagg: Parker (Kim), Trevor (Heidi), Gina
(Don Heisz), Marsha; Myrden: Douglas (Janice), David and Scott;
Rees: Michael (Julie), Stephen, Foy (name listed in paper)
and Marilyn; great-grandchildren: Michael, Alan, and Wyatt
Stagg; Julian and Nathan Heisz. Predeceased by brothers Gerald
and John (Vera); grandson Andrew Stagg; daughter-in-law Marilyn
(Parsons) Rees. Memorial service 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7,
2001 at Barrett's Funeral Home Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation, the Alzheimer's Society, or a charity of one's
choice. God Bless
Thursday, June 7, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
WATTS, Eudora (Dottie)
Interfaith Home for Seniors, Corner Brook (Formerly of Rocky
Harbour, NF)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dottie Watts
announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Wednesday, June 6th, 2001 in her 83rd year. Leaving to mourn
with fond and loving memories are her children: son Jim, Nettle's
Harbour; daughters: Rhoda Downton (George), Corner Brook, Lillian
Pittman (Wilfred), Sackville, NS and Ada Barbour (Allison), St.
John's, NF; eight grandchildren: Paula O'Connell (Ron), Scott
Downton (Denise), Travis Pittman (Christine), Troy and Tim Pittman,
Tammy Collins, Michael and Mark Barbour; eight great-grandchildren:
Christopher and Heather O'Connell, Nicholas and Julia Downton,
Ashley Collins, Brock Pittman, Justine and B.J. She is survived
by two sisters: Rosie Shears (Sidney), Rocky Harbour and Annie
Coveyduck, Mackinsons, NF, as well as other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert in 1988, two infant
sons, William and David, and sisters Blanche and Olive. Visitation
will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour on
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. The funeral service will be held
on Friday, June 8th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Wesley United Church,
Rev. Elizabeth Kozbial officiating. Interment to follow at the
church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to the Interfaith Home Auxiliary,
c/o The Interfaith Home, Corner Brook, or to the charity of one's
choice.
CALLAHAN, Christina Jane (Jean)
Port Coquitlam, BC (Formerly of Corner Brook)
It is with great sadness the family of the late Jean Callahan
announce her passing on Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at the Maple Ridge
Hospital, BC in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband Patrick
in 1984. Leaving to mourn nine daughters: Lucina, Loretta, Jeanette,
Donnie, Mary, Sheila, Chris, Ann, Aggie. Seven sons: Fred, Bill,
Pat, Leo, Joe, Gerry, Tom and their spouses. Thirty-one grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren, brother George Reid; four sisters:
Ann, Monica, Mary and Elizabeth and a large circle of relatives
and friends. Funeral services took place on May 7th at Our Lady
of Assumption Church, Port Coquitlam, BC.
Friday, June 8, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
SEAWARD, Regina Mary
Stephenville, NF
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on Wednesday,
June 6, 2001 Regina Mary Seaward at the age of 51. She will be
sadly missed by her devoted and loving husband Fred; two sons:
Darren (Elaine) and Eldon (Sylvie); two daughters: Sheryl and
Sharon; one grandchild Brett Seaward; sisters: Vera (Harris)
Alexander, Debbie Bailey (Ray), Sharon (Del) Allen, Brenda (Wade)
Bowers, Mary (Tom) McIsaac, Marg Covert, Verma (Joe) Webster,
Geraldine Plummer; brothers: Wilson (Viola) Alexander, Wayne
(Blanche) Alexander, Don (Bernette) Alexander, Terry (Sharon)
Alexander, Shane (Denise) Alexander, Dane Alexander, Harry (Eileen)
Alexander, Alysious (Marg) Alexander, Sam (Valetta) Alexander,
Hubert (Beulah) Alexander, Leonard (Angus) Alexander; sisters-in-law:
Carol Ann Harris, Lorna McAulay, Flora Johnson, Beatrice Demmer;
brothers-in-law: Eldon (Sherry) Harris, Alton (Florence) Harris,
David (Mariam) Harris and a large circle of other relatives and
friends. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 25 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Saturday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The
funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 10th at 2:30 p.m.
from First United Church, Reverend Bowering officiating. Interment
will follow at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made
to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation.
Saturday, June 9, 2001, edition of The Western Star
BIRTH
KEEPING
Kelly and Andy Keeping would like to announce the birth of their
first child, Daniel William Keeping, born April 24, 2001 at
Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook. Proud grandparents
are Chesley and Linda Traverse, Elaine and Alexander Keeping.
ENGAGEMENT
DALLEY / THOMPSON
James and Leone Dalley are pleased to announce the engagement
of their daughter, Debbie to Chris, son of Paul and Judi Thompson
of Queensland, Australia. Engagement took place April 21st
in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. A 2002 wedding is planned.
WEDDING
FENNEMORE / MORGAN
Carol & Gerald Fennemore of Bay Roberts are pleased to announce
the marriage of their daughter Teri to Danny, son of Charlotte & Wayne
Morgan of Port-de-Grave. A beautiful ceremony took place March
24th, 2001 at St. Luke's Church Port-de-Grave, followed by a
reception at the Canadian Legion, Spaniards Bay attended by 388
guests. Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. D. Fennemore, St. Anthony & Mr. & Mrs.
E. L. White of Corner Brook and other relatives and friends wish
the couple a lifetime of happiness together.
DEATHS
GALE, Abram
Hampden
May 26th, 1917 - June 8th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Abram Gale
announce his passing on Friday, June 8th, 2001 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital in his 84th year. He will be sadly
missed with fond and loving memories by his brother Francis of
Hampden, his sister Beatrice (William) Sheridan of Oshawa, Ontario,
also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Hampden
today, Saturday and Sunday where also funeral services will take
place on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Woodman officiating. Interment
to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. "Forever
In Our Hearts"
BUGDEN, Dora J. (nee Hutchings)
Norris Point
Oct. 27th, 1914 - June 7th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dora J.
Budgen announce her passing on Thursday, June 7th, 2001 at the
Bonne Bay Health Centre in her 86th year. Leaving to mourn with
fond and loving memories are her children, Maxine (Kevin) Ball
of Benoit's Cove, George of Norris Point, Marie (Sidney) Bell
of Whitby, Ontario, Alma (Gary) Phillips of New Market, Ontario,
Norma (Gerry) Boulet of Scarborough, Ontario, Roland (Joan) of
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Nancy (Molwhyn) of Brampton, Ontario.
Her special grandson Robert (Sandy) of Brampton, Ontario. Her
grandchildren: Brenda, Roderick, Sherry, Richard, Nancy, Michael,
Cathy, Chantelle, Jennifer and Brian. Her great-grandchildren:
Matthew, Kevin, Sean, Christopher and Alexander. Her brothers:
Stedman (Elva), Eustace (Una), Maurice (Ada). Her sister-in-law:
Mable Hutchings, Jane Hutchings, Mable (Doug) Hill. Her brother-in-law:
Chris Roberts. Also a large circle of relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband George, parents Daniel and
Elizabeth Hutchings, father and mother-in-law George and Emma,
sister Maude, brothers Nath and Roland, sisters-in-law Nellie
Hutchings and Martha Smurrage and brother-in-law Charlie Smurrage.
Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Norris
Point today, Saturday where also funeral services will take place
on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. John Meade officiating. Interment
to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangement were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. "Forever
in our hearts"
Monday, June 11, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
HUNT, Rex Gill
Stephenville, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rex Hunt
announce his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville,
on Saturday, June 9th, 2001 at the age of 75 years. Rex was a
long time Esso Sales Agent with Imperial Oil in Port Saunders
prior to his retirement. He was an active member of St. Augustine's
Anglican Church and The Masonic Cam AM Lodge #19, Stephenville,
also a past member of Port Saunders Lions Club. Rex thoroughly
enjoyed walking and bowling. He was a loving and caring husband
to his wife Mona, his daughters Charmaine (at home) and Dale
of Corner Brook. He will be sadly missed by his sister Audrey
(Lloyd Goodyear), Grand Falls, NF, and brother Ramsey (Greta),
Fredericton, NB, nieces Sandra, Sharon and Jocelyn, nephews David
and Ramsey, as well as a large circle of other relatives and
friends. He is predeceased by his parents John and Irene Hunt
and half brother John Angus. Visitation will take place from
Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville on Monday from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 12th,
at 2:00 p.m. from St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Rev. Edmund
Laldin officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Interfaith
Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, family flowers only, donations
in memory may be made to St. Augustine's Memorial Fund or to
the charity of one's choice.
MITCHELL, Grace Edna
Port Perry, Ontario (Formerly of 19 Wilton Street, Steady Brook,
NF)
Passed away peacefully at the Community Nursing Home, Port Perry,
Ontario on Friday, June 8th, 2001, Grace Mitchell in her 75th
year. She will be sadly missed by one son: Reginald Brake (Dawna),
Mississauga, ON; four daughters: Judy Veri (Peter), Mississauga,
ON, Glenda McCluskey (Gerry), Keswick, ON, Rosalind Stephens
(Kenneth), Seagrave, ON and Wanda Baggs (Randy), Steady Brook,
NF. Seven grandchildren: Jennifer and Stephen Brake, Sandra Crawker,
Lawrence Connors, Ronald Stephens, Farrah Power and Stephen Baggs.
Five great grandchildren: Brandon and Spencer Cawker, Jaycee
McFayden, Melissa and Cody Power, as well as other relatives
and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Henry Mitchell,
1994, grandson Robert Stephens, 2000, parents Thomas and Ada
Brake, mother and father-in-law Enos and Isabella Mitchell, brothers
Arthur and Raymond Brake, sisters: Gladys Ricks, Bertha Targett
and Dulcie Tapp; infant daughter and infant son. The family will
be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's
Avenue on Wednesday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The
funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 14th, at 2:00
p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street. Interment
to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy,
donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society
of Newfoundland. Gone but not forgotten
COMBDON, Elsie D. (nee Squires)
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mrs. Elsie
Combdon announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Saturday, June 9th, 2001 at the age of 81 years.
She will be sadly missed with fond and loving memories by her
family, her two daughters: June (Carl) Vincent, and Donna Noel,
residing at Corner Brook. One son: Graham (Maggie) of St. John's.
Grandchildren: Beulah (Tom) McLellan, and Arlene Vincent, residing
at Ottawa. Darrell (Monica) Vincent, of Pickering, Ont., Shawn
and Sarah Penney of Corner Brook, and Robyn and Christopher Noel
at Calgary, Alberta. Great grandchildren: Cameron, Keira McLellan,
of Ottawa, and Tyler and Travis Vincent of Pickering, Ontario.
Sister, Sabina Squires of Springdale. Sisters in law: Lydia Osmond
and Beulah Combdon, residing at Jackson's Arm, Leitrice of St.
John's. Brother in law: Augustus Combdon (Florence) of Corner
Brook. She will be also missed by a large number of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husbands, Moses,
1964, and Cecil, 1972. Sisters: Marian Batstone, and Ida Penney,
and brother, Harold Squires. Visitation is being held at Country
Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, Monday during the hours
of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Humber
United Church on Clarence Street, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev.
Clayton Parsons officiating. The interment will take place at
Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers
or by making donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or
to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation. The funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral
Home, phone 634-2500.
Tuesday, June 12, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BLANCHARD, Edmund
Gillams
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edmund Blanchard
announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on
Monday, June 11, 2001 at the age of 54 years. He will be sadly
missed by his loving family, his loving wife: Laverne (nee Park).
Two daughters: Roxanne Blanchard and her fiancé Jason Buckingham
of Ottawa, and Ruth Ann Blanchard and her husband Christopher
of St. John's. One son: Eddie of Gillams. 3 brothers: Keith (Merlyn),
Terry (Joyce), and Ellis (Pansy), 2 sisters: Thelma (Eugene)
Pearce, and Yvette (Larry) Wight all residing at Gillams. His
mother in law: Diana Park of Gillams, 3 brothers in law: Luke
Park (Marie), and Richard (Ethel) all residing at Gillams and
Wallace (Regina) residing at Meadows. 3 sisters in law: Madeline
(Howard) Swyer of Humber Village, Irene (Spencer House) of Gillams,
and Beverley (Dave Touchings) of Paradise. Brother in law: Bert
Burridge of McIvers. He will be also missed by a large number
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased
by his parents, Job and Dolly Blanchard, Aug. 1997. Father in
law: Ralph Park, June 1981, and sister in law: Linda Burridge,
Dec. 1995. Visitation will commence Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St.
James Anglican Church in Gillams from where the funeral service
will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ron Lee officiating.
The interment will take place at the Anglican Cemetery in Meadows.
Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations
to St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund. The funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral Home, phone
634-2500.
RAINES, Margaret Mary
Corner Brook
November 22nd, 1918 - June 10th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Margaret
Mary Raines announce her passing on Sunday, June 10th, 2001 at
the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 82nd year. She
will be sadly missed by her brother Bill (Mary) Dobbin of Blanc
Sablon. Two sisters-in-law Theresa Dobbin of Port Saunders and
Lila Dobbin of Sackville. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph.
Visitation will take place today, Monday evening from St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Port Saunders where also Funeral Mass will
take place on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Father Terry officiating.
Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street,
Deer Lake. "Forever In Our Hearts"
Wednesday, June 13, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
MULLINS, William Sr.
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William
Mullins Sr. announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital 5th floor on Tuesday June 12, 2001 at the age of 84
years surrounded by family. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving
memories are his wife of 55 years Ethel (nee Durdle), daughter
Betty (David) Wheeler of Corner Brook; 2 sons Jerry (Debbie)
of Corner Brook & William Jr. of Bedford, Nova Scotia; 1 brother
Joseph of Carbonear. Three grandchildren: Darren and Rodney Wheeler,
and Jennifer Mullins. Also survived by a large circle of nieces,
nephews, relatives & friends. Mr. Mullins was predeceased by
his brothers, Tom and Frank of Corner Brook; brothers, Patrick
and Jim of Carbonear; brother, Jack of St. John's and brother,
Martin of Toronto. Sisters, Marcella and Anne of Corner Brook;
sister, Nell of Carbonear and sister, Agatha of New York. Visitation
will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home on Wednesday June
13, 2001 between the hours of 7-9 & Thursday 2-4 & 7-9. The Knights
of Columbus will also be holding a prayer service at 8 p.m. during
the evening visitation. Funeral services will take place at 10:30
a.m. Friday June 15, 2001 at the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral
Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Gale officiating. Interment
to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy
flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Alzheimer's
Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven
Funeral Home 634-2500. Forever in Our Hearts
Thursday, June 14, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BENOIT, Onesime
Tompkins, Codroy Valley, NF
Passed away at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Wednesday, June
13, 2001 Onesime Benoit at the age of 87 years. Prior to retiring,
Mr. Benoit worked for the Department of Transportation and he
enjoyed picking berries and carving. He leaves to mourn, his
wife Mary (nee White); daughters: Julieanne (fiancée Marcel Muise)
and Vina (Brian Wall), South Branch; Wilfrida (Neil Swyers),
St. George's; Edna Laymen, London, ON; Laverna Swyers, Stephenville;
sons: Martin (Sandra), Jeffrey's; Allan (Helen), Sudbury, ON;
Patrick (Lillian) and Leo (Barbara), Stephenville; Wallace, St.
John's; twenty-four grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren;
a number of brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and a large
circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his grandson Adam. The family will be receiving friends at the
Roman Catholic Church of the Precious Blood, St. Andrew's on
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday starting at 10 a.m., from
where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 15th at
2:00 p.m., Father Hynes officiating. The interment will follow
at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques.
MACLELLAN (nee MacIsaac), Christina Anne
Passed away at Halifax Infirmary on Monday, June 11, 2001, Christina
MacLellan (nee MacIsaac) in her 74th year. The family will
be receiving friends on Thursday, June 14th, 2001, 7 p.m. at
St. Anne's R. C. Church. Funeral services will take place on
Friday, June 15, 2001, 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with Father
A. Hynes officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to the Mentally Challenged and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home,
Port aux Basques.
Friday, June 15, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BECK, Donald
Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Hospital on June
11th, 2001, Donald Beck of Swift Current in his 91st year.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Bessie
of 63 years; daughters: Stella Avery (Gordon) of Labrador City
and Vida Vaters (Mark) of Swift Current; sons: Robert (Annie)
of Swift Current, Eric (Rosemary) of Sunnyside and Rodger (Karen)
of Pasadena; twenty grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren
plus a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor
Roberts officiated the funeral service on June 13th from the
Pentecostal Church, Swift Current with interment following
at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Swift Current. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Blundon's Funeral Home, Shoal Harbour. "All
things change, but God remains."
MCCARTHY, Ronald Thomas
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Ronald
McCarthy of Corner Brook announce his passing at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 14th, 2001 at the
age of 69 years. He will be sadly missed by his family, his wife:
Hazel (nee Murrin); 5 sons: Kevin (Maureen) of Pasadena, Francis
(Rose) of Ontario, Ronnie (Monica) of Corner Brook, Brian (Mona)
and Paul of St. John's; 3 daughters: Lorraine (Wayne) Pottle
of Ontario, Rosalind (Glen) Hall of Pasadena, and Patsy (Bruce)
Harnum of Deer Lake; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren;
1 brother, Reginald (Emma) of Corner Brook; and 2 sisters: Imelda
(Tom) Webster of Ontario, and Dorothy White of Corner Brook.
He will be also missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. The funeral mass will take place on Monday
at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church
on Mt. Bernard Avenue with interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetic Association.
Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167
Country Road, Friday during the hours of 7-9 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral Home, phone
634-2500.
STONE - RYLES, Bertram S.
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Bertram
Stone-Ryles announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Wednesday, June 13th, 2001 at the age of 70 years.
He will be sadly missed by his family. Children: Reg. at Corner
Brook, Don (Elizabeth) of Pasadena, Jerry (Debbie) at Gallants,
Todd (Carol) of Scarborough, Peg (Danny) and Terry of Brampton.
Twelve grandchildren. Three sisters: Maud (Aloysius) Bennett
of Corner Brook, Naomi (Harold) Pennell and Lillian Caravan all
residing at Corner Brook. He will be also missed by a very special
nephew Harold Jr. and his wife Marie Pennell and a large number
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bert was predeceased
by his parents, Stanley (1979), and Beatrice (1986) and brother,
Lewis (1948). Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral
Home, 167 Country Road, Friday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. The funeral mass will take place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
from the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church on Mt. Bernard
Avenue, followed by interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes
may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to the
Kidney Foundation. The funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Country Haven Funeral Home, phone 634-2500.
Saturday, June 16, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
PARK, Lloyd F.
Lark Harbour, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Lloyd
Park announce his passing at his family residence in Lark Harbour
on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at the age of 62 years. He will be
sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Kathleen (nee Mollon).
His son: Dale (Valerie) of Lark Harbour. His daughters: Colleen
(Darrell) Sheppard of Brampton and Jennifer (Jason) Childs of
Lark Harbour. Four grandchildren: Joanna, Joshua, Crystal, and
Alison. Sister: Margaret (Michael) Chaffey of Dartmouth. Sister
in law: Marilyn Park of Lark Harbour. Mother in law: Stella Mollon
of Corner Brook and Brothers in law: Derek (Marilyn) of Corner
Brook and Gary (Phyllis) of Lark Harbour. He will be also missed
by several nieces, nephews, relatives, aunts, uncles, and friends.
He is predeceased by his parents: David and Florence Park; his
brother Eric, and daughter, Beverly Ann. Visitation will commence
at St. James Anglican Church in Lark Harbour on Friday at 7 p.m.
from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday, June
17th, 2001 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Thomson officiating. The
interment will take place at the church cemetery. Tributes may
be made by making donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses
or St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund. The funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral Home, phone
634-2500.
BOWERING, Kevin Bladin
Stephenville, NF
Kevin Bladin Bowering, Stephenville, passed away at Western Memorial
Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on June 15th in his 42nd year,
with his Dad and Mom beside him. He leaves to mourn his father
Reverend William Bowering, his mother Winnie Elizabeth Bowering;
his sister Dr. Elizabeth Bowering and her husband Dr. David Pilon;
two nephews Jacob and Sacha Pilon, all of Halifax, NS; Uncle
Harry Wheaton, Frederickton, NF, Aunt Alma Rowsell (Herman),
Springdale; Aunt Joyce Peters, Mississauga, ON; Uncle Eric Bowering
(Margaret), Campbellton; Uncle Gerald Bowering (Ruth), Paradise;
and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Kevin was
a graduate of Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB. He also
attended McMaster University, Hamilton, ON and Dalhousie University,
Halifax, NS. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 25 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Saturday
evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from
First United Church, Stephenville on Sunday, June 17th at 2:30
p.m. with Reverend William Mercer officiating. Interment will
take place on Monday at the United Church Cemetery in Carmanville.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations
to First United Church Memorial Fund.
HOUSE, Jefford
It is with great sadness that the family of Jefford House announce
his passing on Sunday, June 10th, 2001, in Ontario at the age
of 62 years. A loving father, grandfather and brother. He leaves
to mourn with fond and loving memories his life partner Evelyn,
three sons: Randy, Paul and Roger; two daughters: Tammy and
Patricia House, all residing in Ontario. Four sisters: Emma
(Samuel) Caines of Portland Creek, Bessie (John) House of Hawkes
Bay, Florence Lovell of McIvers, Verna (Stanley) Sheppard of
South Branch. Three brothers: Ronald House of Gillams, Jacob
House of Ontario and Lionel (Blanche) House of Gillams, one
uncle James House of Hawkes Bay. As well as a large circle
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents Gordon and Evangeline House. A memorial service
was held in Ontario during the week of his passing. Another
Memorial service is planned for early July for family residing
in Newfoundland.
PITTMAN, Mary Margaret (Leonard)
1913-2001
Family and friends of Mary Pittman are warmly invited to a special
remembrance ceremony, celebrating her life. This service will
be held at The Holy Rosary Church, Pasadena, June 30 at 1:00
p.m., reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Lakewood
Drive, 2:00 - 4:00. If more information is required, please contact
Eileen or Robert at 634-3304.
ANNIVERSARY
50th ANNIVERSARY
WHALEN
Louis and Mary Whalen of McKays celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on June 4th, 2001. Best wishes come from daughters
Marina (Bernard) Chaffey and Linda Whalen, grandchildren Harris
(Juanita) Whalen, Libby (Gary) Fisher and Llewelyn Whalen, 3
great-grandchildren: Sabrina, Kristopher and Janelle. Best wishes
also come from your family and friends in Heatherton.
ENGAGEMENT
MORGAN / THOMAS
Congratulations to Cyril Morgan and Roxanne Thomas on their engagement,
March 29, 2001, both of Corner Brook. Special greetings from
Tammy and Tracy Morgan, Bruce and Natasha Kendall and Roxanne's
parents, Fred and Susan Thomas. A surprise (maybe it should
be summer ?) wedding is being planned.
BIRTH
DENNIS
Mike and Jean Dennis are pleased to announce the arrival of their
daughter Taylor Amy on March 19th, 2001. Taylor was born at
Western Memorial Regional Hospital and weighed 10 lb. 8 oz.
Proud grandparents are Russ and Shirley Dennis and Joe and
Marie Gale.
GUY
Paul & Melanie Guy of Pynn's Brook are pleased to announce the
birth of their daughter Jennifer Gwendolyn Sheila Guy, who was
born on May 7, 2001, at Western Memorial Regional Hospital and
weighed 8 lb. 1 oz. Jennifer is little sister to Jonathan who
is very excited about her arrival. Proud grandparents are Neil & Gwen
Jenkins of Springdale and Eugene & Sheila Guy of Pynn's Brook.
WEDDING
SHERREN / ARTMANN
Reg and Ellen Sherren of Fredericton, NB are happy to announce
the marriage of their son Robert Bryce Sherren to Maria Fialho
Artmann on January 20, 2001 in Victoria, BC. The bride is the
daughter of Pedro and Blandina Artmann of Bagé, Brazil. The
groom is the grandson of the late Rowena and Rev. John Sherren
and the late Margaret and Dr. Robert Dove of Corner Brook.
Rob and Maria are making their home in Victoria.
Monday, June 18, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
CAMPBELL, Michael Anthony
Campbell's Creek
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael
Anthony Campbell announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital in Stephenville on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at the age
of 70 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Linda
and one son, Ivan (Elaine) Campbell of Campbell's Creek and three
daughters: Debbie (Carl) Stewart of Stephenville, Joanne (Eric)
Campbell of Campbell's Creek, Marie (Warren) Stepp of Calgary
and one brother, James Campbell of Campbell's Creek; seven grandchildren:
Carl Stewart, Jonathan Stewart, Tiffany Campbell, Christopher
Campbell, Travis Campbell, Adam Campbell, Kayla Payne and a large
circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Our Lady
of Mercy Parish in Port au Port West on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, June 19th at
10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Port au Port West
with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Campbell's creek.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
YOUNG, Elizabeth (Lizzy)
Stephenville Crossing
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Elizabeth
(Lizzy) Young announce her passing at home on Saturday, June
16, 2001 at the age of 84 years. She will be sadly missed by
seven sons: Robert (Phonsine), Lloyd (Barb), David, Eddy (Florence),
Ernest (Geraldine), Albert (Eleanor), Terry (Theresa), all of
Stephenville Crossing; three daughters: Madonna (Nick) Whelan
of Stephenville Crossing, Joanne (Gary) Butt of Carbonear, Lorraine
(Alvin) Smith of Stephenville Crossing; two brothers: Kevin Benoit
of New Brunswick, Edward Benoit of Stephenville Crossing; four
sisters: Matilda Parsons of Barachois Brook, Patricia Connolly
of Stephenville Crossing, Eileen Ridley of USA, Eva Shillingfort
of Ontario; thirty-eight grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren
and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call
at Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road, Stephenville Crossing
today, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take
place on Tuesday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. from Assumption Parish
in Stephenville Crossing with interment in the Roman Catholic
Cemetery on Brook Street.
Tuesday, June 19, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
WHEELER, Hubert M.
Hubert M. Wheeler, 98, of Coverdale Road, Riverview and formerly
of Hollywood Dr., Moncton passed away at the Moncton Hospital
on Monday, June 18, 2001. Born in Loon Bay, NFLD., Hubert was
the son of the late Joseph and Phoebe (Manuel) Wheeler. Hubert
was a retired supervisor at Bowater's Pulp and Paper Mill,
Corner Brook, member of Mount Royal United Church, Moncton
and The Masonic Order, Corner Brook #4832-ED. Hubert will be
sadly missed by his daughters: Maxine Rodway (Wallace), Corner
Brook, NFLD., Carol Oldford (Cyril), Moncton; son, Alan (Marlene),
Ottawa, Ont., 12 grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren
(possibly could mean 12 great-grandchildren instead); special
family friend, Harrett Alcock, NS. Several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his wife, Winnifred (Alcock) Wheeler (June 1995).
Resting at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road,
Moncton; no visitation by family request. Funeral service at
Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday, June 20, 2001,
1:30 p.m., Rev. John Roberts officiating. Refreshments following
the service; interment in Elmwood Cemetery. In Hubert's memory,
donations made directly to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital
at 857-5488 (135 MacBeath Avenue, Moncton, E1C 6Z8) would be
appreciated by his family.
DARRIGAN, William Stanley
September 8, 1916 - June 17, 2001
Lark Harbour, NF
Royal Navy Veteran WW2
Passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 17, 2001 at
the DVA Pavilion of the O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook, William
Stanley Darrigan at the age of 84. Left to mourn with fond and
loving memories are his wife Susie, 3 children: Joanne, Warren
and Helen; 3 grandchildren: Kathy, Nicole and Robert; 2 great-grandchildren:
Angela and Holly. The family will be receiving friends at St.
James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9,
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon, followed by the funeral
service Wednesday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Richard
Thomson officiating. The interment will be held at the St. James
Anglican Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers
will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 785-2510.
GILLAM, George Stanley
Summerside, NF
Passed away suddenly in Mississauga, Ontario, on Saturday, June
16th, 2001 in his 42nd year. Leaving to mourn his loving and
devoted wife of 22 years, Barbara (nee Holloway). Daughter Amanda
(Dean MacDonald) of Burgeo, and son Deon at home. Special granddaughter,
Deana (Rug Rat) of Burgeo. Special grandmother, Gertrude Gilliam
residing at the Mountain View Estates in Meadows. His mother,
Pearl Antle of Corner Brook and his father, Spencer Gillam of
Barrie, Ontario. Grandmother, Racheal McKay, of McKay's. Sisters:
Claudine (Brian Wight), Meadows, Lisa (Pat Callahan), Corner
Brook, Clowie (Dave Ralph), of Angus, Ontario, Gail (John Campbell),
Thornton, Ontario. Brothers: Tony (Jean), of Gillams, Gilbert,
Corner Brook, Dan, Windsor, Ontario, Darren (Tammy), of Scarborough,
Ontario, Jody (Rita) of Thompkins, Manitoba. His mother-in-law
Marie Newman of Corner Brook. Special uncle Don Gillam of Victoria,
British Columbia, special nephew, Cory Gillam, and special nieces,
Englee Gillam, Brampton, Ontario and Wendy Gillam of Port aux
Basques. He will be also missed by his godchildren Shannon Antle,
Stephanie Kendell and Jayme Marsden. Special aunts Mary, Una,
Gladys, Rhoda & Valerie. And a large number of nieces, nephews,
uncles, aunts, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his
special grandfather, Stanley Gillam (1990), uncles Nelson Gillam
(1982), and Aubrey Gillam and Aunt Valda Kelly (1998). Visitation
will commence at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Summerside, Tuesday
at 7 p.m. from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday,
at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ron Lee officiating. Interment will take
place at the church cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or
donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral
Home, phone 634-2500.
Wednesday, June 20, 2001, edition of The Western Star
ROBERTS, Laura Marion
Corner Brook, NF
November 18, 1925 - June 18, 2001
Guardian angels watched over as Laura Roberts passed quietly
into God's arms. She will be greatly missed and forever loved
by her loving family. Laura, a daughter of Beatrice and Charles
May, was born in Deer Lake, where she was raised. She is predeceased
by her husband and closest friend Belah, who passed away in 1974,
and her brother Raymond (Aileen) May, Chelmsford, and leaves
to mourn with heavy hearts but precious memories five daughters:
Charlotte (Dave) Johns, Brampton; Betty (Jake) Ellsworth, Terrace
Bay; Bernice (Douglas) Howell, Corner Brook; Sylvia (Vance) Burton,
Pasadena; Sharon (Jeff) Benoit, Kanata; two sons: Charles (Loretta)
Roberts, Brampton; James Roberts, Kitchener; her very close and
special friend Edward Judge, Corner Brook; eighteen grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by five sisters:
Myrtle (Gordon) Rumbolt, Corner Brook; Margaret (John) Bennett,
Cormack; Florence (Leonard) Decker, Cormack; Mable (Richard)
Bishop, Bay Roberts; Gladys May, Corner Brook; and one brother:
Charles (Ruth) May, Corner Brook. Her family and many friends
and neighbors will miss sharing Laura's love of the outdoors,
her earthy sense of humor and hearty laugh and the warm glow
of her love and unselfish friendship. Laura's family will be
receiving friends at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country
Road, Corner Brook, Wednesday and Thursday during the hours 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday at
10:00 a.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home, with Rev. Fred Stacey
officiating. The interment will take place at the Salvation Army
Cemetery, Montgomery Street. Flowers graciously accepted, or
donations may be made to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation.
The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven
Funeral Home, phone 634-2500.
DOWER, Stephen Francis
(Formerly of Corner Brook)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Steve Dower
announce his sudden passing in Georgetown, Ontario, as a result
of a work related accident on Monday, June 18th, 2001 in his
20th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his
beloved mother, Janice Dower of Bradford, Ontario, cherished
grandson of Juanita and Frank Dower of Pasadena, his great grandmother,
Margaret McDonald of Corner Brook, his aunts: Cindy and Judy,
residing at Alberta, and his uncles: Dan of Conception Bay South
and Jim of Pasadena and their families, great nephew of Gilbert
and Ishbelle (nee Callahan) LeBlanc of Georgetown, ON. Steve
will be also missed by a large number of cousins, great aunts,
great uncles, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place
at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, Thursday during
the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will
take place at the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Cathedral
on Friday, June 22nd, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. with interment at the
Roman Catholic Section at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may
be made by making donations to the Arthritis Society. The funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral
Home, phone 634-2500.
LAMOINE, Esther Ann
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing (Formerly
of Cape St. George)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Esther Ann
LeMoine announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term
Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing on Monday, June 18, 2001
at the age of 81 years. She will be sadly missed by four sons:
Edward LeMoine (Tammy Cormier) of Stephenville, David (Marina)
LeMoine of Flat Bay, Finty LeMoine of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Percy
LeMoine of Stephenville Crossing; eight daughters: Carmel LeMoine
of Stephenville, Donna (Clayton) Lagatdu of Cape St. George,
Linda (Brian) Anthony of Stratford, Ontario, Phyllis Dalton (Junior
Lewis) of Conception Harbour, Lorraine (Jimmy) Young of Stephenville,
Leona LeMoine (Bill Wall) of Stephenville, Thelma (Jean) LeMay
of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Janice LeMoine of Stephenville; one
sister, Delia Simon of Stephenville; nineteen grandchildren,
eighteen great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives
and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Yves LeMoine
on August 8, 1989 and her son, Ronnie LeMoine on May 17, 1997
and two brothers, Andrew Young and Dave Young and two sisters,
Fanny Gaudet and Sarah Retieffe. Friends may call at Our Lady
of the Cape Parish in Cape St. George on Wednesday. Funeral services
will take place on Thursday, June 21st at 2:00 p.m. from Our
Lady of the Cape Parish, Cape St. George with interment in the
Roman Catholic Cemetery in Marches Point. Funeral arrangements
are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen
Street, Stephenville.
CAUL, Baby Chantel Faith
Stephenville, NF
Passed away suddenly on June 18, 2001 at the age of 2 months,
Chantel Faith Caul. She leaves to mourn, her mother Sherry Caul
(Kirby Young), Stephenville and her father Dino Pinksen, Brampton,
Ontario; brother Cameron Caul, Stephenville; grandmother Nanny
Marg Pinksen (Dave), Stephenville and grandfather Hayward Pinksen,
Deer Lake; grandmother Christine Shildrick, Sudbury, Ontario
and grandfather Bob Caul, Stephenville, aunt Sonya Caul, Toronto,
Ontario; uncles Jason Caul, Stephenville and Devin Pinksen, Brampton,
Ontario; cousin Devin Tulk, Stephenville; special friends Krystal
and Tyler; great-grandparents Edgar and Yvonne House, Hawke's
Bay; great-grandmother Lillian Caul, Stephenville Crossing; godparent
P. J. Young, and a large circle of other family and friends.
The family will be receiving friends form Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 25 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville, Wednesday, 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service
will take place from Zion Pentecostal Church, Carolina Avenue
on Thursday, June 21st, at 2:00 p.m., Pastor David Milley officiating,
with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Janeway Children's Hospital,
St. John's will be graciously accepted.
Thursday, June 21, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
PORTER, John H. (Jack)
Robinson's, NF
Passed suddenly away at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville
on June 19, 2001, Jack Porter of Robinson's, NF, formerly of
Curling, St. George's and Wabush. Left to remember him fondly
and to celebrate his life are his wife, Jerry; his children:
Bev, Wendy, Craig, Marsha and Blair and special sister/daughter,
Judy; their partners: Jerry, Lloyd, Lori John, Debbie and Dennis;
grandchildren: Miguel, Shayna, Jessica, Adam, Maggie, Willow, "Big" Robin,
Jade, Ashley, Emily Rose, Melaine, Shannon, Patrick, Jordan,
Lyle, Toni, John and "Little" Robin; special "grandchildren",
Deanne and Dana and "great-grandchildren", Brandon and Heidi;
brothers: Clyde, Floyd and Lloyd and other family and friends
and special buddy, "Jake". Cremation Service will take place
at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Memorial Service will
take place for family and friends at St. George's Anglican Church
on Friday, June 22nd at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to a charity of one's choice. Gone But Never To Be
Forgotten
HAYMAN, Samuel William
St. David's, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Samuel William
Hayman announce his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at the age of 77 years. He leaves to
mourn his wife Elizabeth (nee Durnford); sisters: Amelia Renouf,
St. David's, Hanna Baggs, Sydney Mines, Hilda Crewe (Don), Pynn's
Brook, and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Grace, sisters
Olive, Bertha and Rose, and brother Benjamin. The family will
be receiving friends at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church,
St. David's on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m.
to 12 noon, from where the funeral service will be held at 3:00
p.m., Reverend Steward Bellows officiating, followed by the interment
at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations
may be made to St. Michael and All Angles Memorial Fund. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing.
MILLER, George
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Miller
announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Tuesday, June 19th, 2001 at the age of 88 years. Mr. Miller
was born on November 3rd, 1912 at Portugal Cove, NF. Leaving
to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 61 years:
Verna (nee Lawrence), three daughters: Dorothy Jean Knutson,
Toronto, ON, Barbara Anne Sheppard (Sam), Corner Brook, Verna
Ruth Colbourne (Rick), Lower Sackville, NS; three sons: David
(Winnie), Corner Brook, Everett (Donna), Oakville, ON, and Bruce
(Linda), St. Mary's, ON. Sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
brothers: Archibald (Joyce) and Ronald, Portugal Cove, sisters:
Winnie Gardner, Glace Bay, NS and Dorothy Hussey, Portugal Cove
as well as a very large circle of brothers and sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents
Archibald and Elizabeth Miller, brothers William and Jacob, sisters
Frederica, Hannah, Elizabeth, Margaret and grandson Ronald. Visitation
will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue
on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday morning from
10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral services will be held on Friday,
June 22 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John The Evangelist Anglican Cathedral,
Main Street. Canon Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow
at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers
by request, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Friday, June 22, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
LEGGE, Anna Lillian (nee Hancock)
September 1st, 1930 - June 20th, 2001
It is with great sadness that he family of the late Anna Lillian
Legge announce her passing on Wednesday, June 20th, 2001 at her
family residence in her 70th year. She will be sadly missed by
her loving husband Norman, two sons: Wayne (Jackie) and Derrick
(Sherry), all of Deer Lake. Five grandchildren: Stephen, Shawn,
Sherry-Leigh, Jessica and Heather; two great-grandchildren: Evan
and Angel. Her sisters: Viola (Clayton), Hersey (Leo), Jean (Roland).
Two brothers: Clouston (Lila) and Alex (Gladys). Also a large
circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents
Alex and Phoebe Hancock. Visitation will take place from Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake, today, Friday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place from St. Michael's
and All Angles Anglican Church on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with
Rev. Barter officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot
on Wight's Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, Deer Lake. "Forever In Our Hearts"
DOYLE, James Bernard
39 St. George's Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Bernard
Doyle announce his passing at the Health Science Centre in St.
John's on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at the age of 75 years. He
will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Dorothy; two sons: Tom
(Pat) Doyle of Kippens, Vernon (Betty) Doyle of Goulds; four
daughters: Doreen Doyle (George Gallant) of Stephenville, Pat
Doyle of St. John's, Kathy Doyle (George Lucas) of Stephenville,
Diane Doyle (Paul Noseworthy) of Stephenville; two brothers:
Michael (Eileen) Doyle of Corner Brook, Leonard (Kathleen) Doyle
of St. Andrews, Codroy Valley; two sisters: Marie (Joe) MacNeil
of Stephenville, Rita (Walter) McShane of Riverview, New Brunswick;
five grandchildren: Tola Doyle (Jeff Hulan), Tommy Doyle (Cheryl),
Maci Pittman, Jessica and Holly Doyle; one great-grandchild,
Emily Doyle-Hulan and a large circle of relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Kevin Doyle. Friends may call
at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Saturday
and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place
on Monday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish,
West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith
Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.
PORTER, Verena May (nee Travers)
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
February 15, 1912 - June 21, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of Verena May Porter
announce her passing on Thursday, June 21, 2001 at the St. Luke's
Unit of the Interfaith Home, Corner Brook, in her 90th year.
She leaves to mourn two daughters: Mrs. Ruth Dyke (John) of Gander
and Mrs. Judy Drover (Rick) of Deer Lake; three sons: Glynn (Carol)
of Deer Lake, Earl (Paula) of Corner Brook and Keith (Shirley)
of Corner Brook; eleven grandchildren: Brad and Renate Dyke,
Stephen Porter, Kelly Clancy and Andrii Dicks, Nicole Hersey
and Karen Keddy, Dean and Yana Porter and Jennifer and Kyla Porter.
She is survived by her brothers: John Travers (Torie), Richard
Travers (Betty MacDonald) and James Travers and one sister, Agnes
Malloch. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Egbert, 1980; brother, Leon
Travers; sisters: Elizabeth Hynes, Alberta Pardy, Muriel Scott,
Matilda Murphy and Lillian George. The family will be receiving
friends from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer
Lake, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will
take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2001 from St. Paul's
United Church, Deer Lake, with Rev. Dr. Tony Newell officiating.
Interment will follow at the United Church Cemetery, High Street,
Deer Lake. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the St. Paul's United Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake. "Forever
In Our Hearts"
HUNT, David Stanley
Corner Brook, NF
Passed away Thursday, June 21, 2001 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital, David Stanley Hunt at the age of 45. Left to mourn
are his three brothers: Charles (Leona), Eric (Ann), Ray (Barbara);
and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will
be held Saturday, June 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mary's Anglican
Church, Curling Street, Reverend Ed King officiating, followed
by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit
Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Friday from 7-9
p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to a charity
of one's choice will be graciously accepted.
Saturday, June 23, 2001, edition of The Western Star
no death announcements in today's newspaper
ENGAGEMENT
HANN / PARK
Monty and Bettylou Hann of Summerside are pleased to announce
the engagement of their daughter, Sharon to Landon, son of
Irvine and Yvonne Park of Cox's Cove. The engagement took place
on December 25, 2000. Sharon is the only granddaughter of Cyril
and the late Mildred Bartlett. Best wishes from Grampy, Nan
and Pop Hann and Sheldon.
WEDDING
TAYLOR / CECIRE
Congratulations to Janice Taylor, daughter of Thomas and Irene
Taylor of Corner Brook and Alain Cécire, son of Liliane and
Marcel Cécire of Quebec, who were united in marriage on April
7th, 2001 at All Saints Church, Clarence Street. Rev. Hubert
Coombs officiated. Janice and Alain now reside in Moncton,
NB. Best wishes from family and friends.
Monday, June 25, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
RUMBOLT, Violet May (nee Vivian)
Deer Lake
June 29th, 1924 - June 23rd, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Violet May
Rumbolt announce her passing on Saturday, June 23rd, 2001 at
the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 76th year. She
will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ezekiel, five sons:
Kevin (Joyce), Wayne (Bertha), Oral (Darlene) all of Deer Lake,
Vaden (Naida) of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, and David (Dawn)
of Deer Lake; five daughters: Joan (Roy) Pelley, Rachel (Ivan)
Beck, Pauline Langdon, all of Deer Lake, Barbara (Lenard) Schwartz
and Edna (Barry) Roberts both of Mt. Pearl, 20 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Pearce Vivian and Cecil
(Irene) Vivian; two sisters: Lucy Collins and Florie (Leonard)
Collins all of Hare Bay, also a large circle of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph
and Mary and brothers Robert, Arthur and Randolph. Visitation
will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street,
Deer Lake Monday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take
place on Tuesday from the Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake at
2:00 p.m. with Pastor Snow officiating. Interment to follow at
the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, Deer Lake. "Forever in Our Hearts"
KELLY, Michael William
Howley
Sept. 5th, 1934 - June 24th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael
William Kelly announce his passing on Sunday, June 24th, 2001
at his family residence in his 66th year. Leaving to mourn with
fond and loving memories are his wife Cynthia, three sons: Tony
(Audrey), David (Bernette) and Karl (Brenda) all of Howley; six
grandchildren: Nadine, Michael, Matthew, Ashley, Allison and
Kristen; one sister Beryl (Don) Churchill of Port aux Basques.
Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents Don and Bride Kelly and his daughter Glynis. Visitation
will take place form the Anglican Church in Howley on Monday
and Tuesday where also funeral mass of a Christian burial will
take place on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Father Grace and Rev.
Barter officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. By
request of the family flowers or donations may be made to the
Candlelighters Society. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to
Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. "Forever
in Our Hearts"
Tuesday, June 26, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
MCKINNON, Joseph (Joe) Peter
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph (Joe)
Peter McKinnon announce his sudden passing on Monday, June 25,
2001 at the age of 48. Left to mourn is his loving family; wife
Debbie (Brake); two sons: Cory (Nicolle Russell), Chad (Misty
Simmonds); special grandson Kyle; mother Alice McKinnon; sisters
and brothers: Shirley Williams (Ron), Angus McKinnon, Russell
McKinnon (Marie), Dorothy Rideout (Karl), Florence Day (Ron),
Minnie McKinnon, John McKinnon, Margaret Wells (Vern), Mary Hobbs,
Danny McKinnon (Paulette Fitzgerald), Sylvia Blackburn (Randy),
Sandy McKinnon, Theresa Park, Jimmy McKinnon, Archie McKinnon
(Lindy), Sadie Brown (Randy); special family friend Andrew Power,
former wife Kay Anstey (Craig); mother and father-in-law Freeman
and Maisie Brake; sisters-in-law: Joanne Young (Junior), Lorena
Hamilton (Arthur), Carrie Lynn Brake (Rodger Quilty); and a large
number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was
predeceased by his infant son, Allen; father, Archibald McKinnon;
brother, Allen McKinnon. The funeral service will be held Thursday,
June 28th at 2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church,
Curling Street, Father Bernard Buckle officiating, followed by
the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday
from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously
accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Huntington's
Society of Canada or a charity of one's choice.
BUTT, Marie
Deer Lake, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marie Butt
announce her passing on Monday, June 25th, 2001 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 86 years. She leaves
to mourn with fond and loving memories, her daughter Beverley
(Bruce) Cooper. Sisters-in-law: Hilda Hewlett, Deer Lake, Alice
Manuel, Ottawa, Rowena (Allan) Benson, Grand Falls, Nellie Pike,
Corner Brook and Lavenia (Stan) Butt, Deer Lake. Brothers-in-law:
Doug (Lillian) Butt, Baron (Josie) Butt both of Corner Brook
and James "Gid" Butt, Scotland. Special friends Doris and Ches
Short, Hants Harbour, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband
Hayward, 1975 and daughter Sandy, 1952. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake, today from the hours
of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral service will be held
on Wednesday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the
Jehovah Witness Cemetery, Pasadena. As expressions of sympathy
flowers greatly accepted or donations may be made to the C.N.I.B.
or the S.P.C.A.
Wednesday, June 27, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BENOIT, Lucien
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lucien Benoit
announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
on Tuesday June 26th, 2001 at the age of 79 years. He leaves
with fond memories his son Jerry and wife Barbara along with
their children: Nadine and Mandy as well as nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place on Thursday,
June 28th, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Church
in Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Black
Duck Brook. Friends may call at the church in Lourdes from 2-9
p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision
of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.
GILLIS, Fintan Michael
Sept. 26, 1952 - June 23, 2001
Passed away, after a lengthy illness, in Ottawa. Fintan was born
in Stephenville, played in various pop-bands in Newfoundland,
Alberta and Ontario; had been earlier involved with beginning
competitive weight-lifting in the Stephenville area, winning
a gold medal in the 1972 Saskatoon Canadian Olympics. He leaves
to mourn his sister, Theresa and family, of St. Petersburg, Florida;
brothers: Gus and family, of Whitehorse; Terry, of St. Fintan's;
Gerald, of Toronto, James, Gilbert, and Don and families of Stephenville.
Please remember in your prayers, our youngest brother.
DOYLE, James Bernard
39 St. George's Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Bernard
Doyle announce his passing at the Health Science Centre in St.
John's on Wednesday, June 20th, 2001 at the age of 75 years.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Dorothy; two sons:
Tom (Pat) Doyle of Kippens, Vernon (Betty) Doyle of Goulds; four
daughters: Doreen Doyle (George Gallant) of Stephenville, Pat
Doyle of St. John's, Kathy Doyle (George Lucas) of Stephenville,
Diane Doyle (Paul Noseworthy) of Stephenville; two brothers:
Michael (Eileen) Doyle of Corner Brook, Leonard (Kathleen) Doyle
of St. Andrews, Codroy Valley; two sisters: Marie (Joe) MacNeil
of Stephenville, Rita (Walter) McShane of Riverview, New Brunswick;
sister-in-law Rita (Kevin) Doyle of Stephenville; special cousin
Ruth Doyle of Stephenville; five grandchildren: Tola Doyle (Jeff
Hulan), Tommy Doyle (Cheryl Carberry), Maci Pittman, Jessica
and Holly Doyle; one great-grandchild, Emily Doyle-Hulan and
a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his brother, Kevin Doyle. Funeral services took place on Monday,
June 25th, 2001.
Thursday, June 28, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
LIND (GARCIN), Sadie (nee Gillingham)
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mrs. Sadie
Lind announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Wednesday, June 27th, 2001 at the age of 79 years. She will
be sadly missed by her two daughters: June (Horst) Forrer of
Pasadena and Jacqueline (John) Healey of Lower Sackville, NS,
her grandchildren: Kimberly Moore of Oxford, NS, Richard Wells
of Trenton, ON, Ian and Sean Healey of Lower Sackville, NS, nine
great-grandchildren, three step daughters: Bonnie (Dave) Candow
of Burlington, On, Betty (John) Seaborn of Moncton, NB and Jean
(Dave) Kelly of St. John's, six step grandchildren. She will
be also missed by her sisters: Mona Harnum and Lettie Anstey
residing at Corner Brook and a large number of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husbands, Doug
Garcin in 1969 and Ernest Lind in 1986, grandchild, Terrance
(Terry) Wells and step grandchild, Susan Seaborn, sisters: Emeline,
Edna, Dorothy and Cora and brothers: Ronald and Gordon. Visitation
will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, Friday during
the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place
at St. Michael's Anglican Church on Park Drive on Saturday at
10:00 a.m. with Rev. Glen Small officiating. The interment will
take place at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by
making donations to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation
or to the Canadian Cancer Society. The funeral arrangements are
under the direction of Country Haven Funeral Home, phone 634-2500.
GREENE, John Cyril
Summerside, NF
Veteran of the Merchant Marine Navy WW2
Passed away Monday, June 25th, 2001 at the Health Science Centre,
St. John's, NF at the age of 72. Left to mourn is his wife of
50 years, Marie (nee: Sheppard); seven children: Sam (Donna),
Bill (Beverly), Steve, Norma Ellsworth (Lee), Neta Kean (Jim),
Lillian Smith (Dan), Russ White (Sharon); grandchildren: Kevin,
Samantha, Paul, Jamie, Melesa, Marsha, Russell, Heather, Nicholas,
Danielle, Jessica, Sundae, Russell, Jennifer; great-grandchildren:
Tyler, Selena, Kayla, Raeanne, Raeleigh, Christopher, Whitney,
Brittany; three sisters: Rita Taylor, Blanche Myles, Rebecca
Inkpen; two brothers: Sam (Florence), Bill (Mary); and numerous
nieces, nephews and friends and special friend Frank Crocker
Sr. The family will be receiving friends at St. Paul's Anglican
Church, Summerside, Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. followed
by the Funeral service Friday, June 29th at 2:00 p.m., Reverend
Ron Lee officiating. the interment will be held at the Church
Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be
made to the St. Paul's Anglican Church Memorial Fund. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home Ltd.
Friday, June 29, 2001, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
COOMBS, Benjamin
Hawkes Bay
Sept. 30th, 1928 - June 26th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Benjamin
Coombs announce his passing on June 26th, 2001 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital in his 73rd year. He leaves to mourn
his children: Lydia (Thomas), Dora of Hawke's Bay; Cecil (Annie)
of Port au Choix; Dick (Mary) of St. Barbe. Grandchildren Annie
(Algie), Marina (Garland), Daisy (Larry), Sam (Ethel), Hazel
(Wilfred), Wilfred, Jim (Phyllis) Ruby, Howard (Melina) and Clyde
(Harriett); great-grandchildren Hazareth (Fred), Semonne, Rhona,
Victor (Dolly), Lawrence (Karen), Marg. (Gary), Ryan Shannon
(Kerry), Renee and Peter (Germaine). His brothers William (Marie)
of Scotland, Lesley (Inga) of Main Brook and Nelson (Joyce) of
Montreal. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was
predeceased by his wife Jane in 1981, his father Morgan in 1939,
his mother Rosanna in 1942, his brother Adam in 1984, step-daughter
Pamela in 1989 and step-son Guy in 2001, step granddaughter Rosanna
in 1987, step grandson Larry 1984. Visitation will take place
from the Anglican Church in Hawkes Bay Thursday, where also funeral
service will take place on Friday June 29, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.
with Rev. Alder officiating. Interment to follow at the family
plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral
Home, 63 Northmain St., Deer Lake.
Saturday, June 30, 2001, edition of The Western Star
No obituaries in today's edition of the newspaper.
60th ANNIVERSARY
SIMMS
Walter and Jessie Simms of 32 Coronation Street in Corner Brook
will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Monday. The
Simms were married on July 2, 1941, at the Salvation Army Church
in Corner Brook by Adj. Driscoll. Congratulations and special
greetings from their family - daughter Ruby Bartlett (Jerry)
and sons Fred (Eileen), John (Sue) and Jim (Anne), 10 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren. An open house will be held at
their son's home at 39 Webster Place on Monday from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Best wishes only.
ENGAGEMENT
HUGHES / WILSON
Congratulations are extended to Dr. Brendan James Hughes M.D.
and Cory Wilson of Pembroke, Ontario on their engagement which
took place on January 31, 2000. Brendan is the son of Loretta
Hughes of Deer Lake and Doug Hughes of St. John's. Cory is
the daughter of Gordon Wilson of Orillia, Ontario. A wedding
date has been planned for January 19, 2002 in Bracebridge,
Ontario. Best wishes from their parents, family and friends.
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