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The Western Star Newspaper
June 1999

 

Tuesday, June 1, 1999

DEATHS

FORD, A. Beatrice (nee Fradsham)
Lohne's Complex, Corner Brook, NF

Passed away on Sunday, May 30th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Beatrice Annie Ford in her 91st year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her son, John and his wife Shirley, and granddaughter Gail Byrne and her husband George, all residing in Corner Brook; one sister, Lorna Herbert, North Surrey, BC, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband George Ford in 1993. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10-12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 1st, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from The First United Church, Park Street, Rev. Feltham 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.

SIMON, Francis John
Stephenville Crossing, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Francis John Simon announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on May 30th, 1999 in his 85th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Celestine (Dubie); daughters: Phonsaine Young and husband Bobby of Stephenville Crossing, Mary Jesso and husband Carl of Mainland, Port au Port, Venita Simon of Stephenville Crossing, Josephine Collumore and husband Baxter of Bonavista Bay; Sons: John and Jerry both of Stephenville Crossing, Gordon and wife Mable, Carl and wife Brenda, all of Nova Scotia; sister: Lena Young and husband Charles of Nova Scotia. He also leaves to mourn 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, June 2nd, at 10 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption with Father Aidan Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice graciously accepted.


Wednesday, June 2, 1999

ENGAGEMENT

LODGE & MURRAY
Gerald & Ruby Lodge are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Susan to Jason, son of Gordon & Phyllis Murray, of Pugwash, Nova Scotia. The wedding is planned for May of 2000 in Cuba. Congratulations from family & friends.

DEATHS

PAWLEY, Roy
Corner Brook, NF

It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Mr. Roy Pawley announce his passing at his family residence on Monday, May 31st, 1999 at the age of 91 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Margaret (nee Tremblett); his daughter, Isabel and husband Max Layden of Corner Brook; his sons: Donald Pawley (Jennifer Bennett), and Allan (Mary) Pawley, all residing at Corner Brook; six grandchildren: Lillian, Thomas, David, Matthew, Matthew (two listed), and Nikki; his nephew, Michael (Laura) and children Allison and Jeffrey. He will be also missed by a large number of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m. from Humber United Church on Clarence Street with Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. The interment will take place at the United Church section of Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to the charity of one's choice. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Phone: 634-9800, Wednesday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Thursday during the hours of 10-12 noon.

WALSH, Merella Leah
Sally's Cove, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Merella Leah Walsh announce her passing on Monday, May 31st, 1999 at the Boone Bay Cottage Hospital at the age of 50. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ronald Walsh; son Andrew Walsh and special friend Jennifer; daughter Kelly Walsh and special friend Kerry, both of Mississauga, Ontario; mother Hilda Roberts; four sisters: Dorothy (Clarence) Roberts, Olive (Harold) Payne, Mona (Curtis) Payne, and Marilyn (Nick) Roberts; five brothers: Calvin, Robert (May), Clarence (Lisa), Malcolm (Mona), and Ray (Paulette). Special niece Nikita Roberts. Also a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Reginald Roberts; sister Bulah Hulan; and sister-in-law Alma Roberts. Visitation took place from St. Alban's Anglican Church, Sally's Cove, Tuesday, June 1st, 1999. Funeral services will take place today, Wednesday, June 2nd, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Meade officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Sally's Cove. Flowers greatly appreciated, or donations to the Anglican Church Women's Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Deer Lake.


Thursday, June 3, 1999

DEATHS

SIMON, Francis John
Stephenville Crossing, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Francis John Simon announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on May 30th, 1999 in his 87th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Selistine; daughters: Phonsine (Robert Young) of Stephenville Crossing, Mary (Carl Jesso) of Port au Port, Josephine (Baxter Moore) of St. John's, Vennita Simon of Stephenville Crossing; sons: Johnny, Gerry (Mary), all of Stephenville Crossing, Gordon (Maybelle) of Nova Scotia; sister Alena (Charles Young) of Nova Scotia; brothers: Maddy (Monique) of Stephenville Crossing, Austin (Dora) of Nova Scotia. He also leaves to mourn 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral mass took place on Wednesday, June 2nd at 10 a.m. with Father Aiden Devine officiating. Interment followed at the Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice graciously accepted.

GILLIS, Constable Danielle C. Curtis
1973-1999
Danielle C. Gillis
, of Sechelt, BC, passed away as a result of a mountain bike accident in Sechelt, BC, (Wilson Creek) on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at the age of 25 years. Born on December 18, 1973 in Moncton, NB, she was the daughter of Rory and Maria (Follett) Gillis of Riverview, NB. Danielle was a dedicated and highly principled officer with the Sechelt RCMP Detachment, where she was posted following her graduation in October 1997. Danielle excelled in all levels of sport and in her professional and personal life; she was community and youth oriented. She was a 1995 graduate and a member of the Dean's List of St. Mary's University where she received a BA and a Certificate in Criminology. She played rugby and hockey at the university. Danielle was a former member of the 56th Field Engineers in St. John's, NF and a member of the Princess Louise Hussars in Moncton. In addition to general detachment duties, Danielle was a S.O.C.O. (Scene of Crime Officer) for Forensic Ident. for the Sechelt Detachment. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Rory and Maria Gillis; her maternal grandmother Cecille Follet of Corner Brook, NF; one brother Trent Gillis of Oromocto, NB; two sisters Cara Gillis of Halifax, NS, and Cynthia Gillis at home; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielle will be sadly missed by her colleagues at Sechelt Detachment and by special friends Jason Gallagher of the Sechelt Fire Department and Cst. Peter Vail of Fredericton, NB, as well as by her multitude of friends across Canada. Visitation took place on Monday, May 31, 1999 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Road. The funeral mass was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church (Riverview) on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Daniel Bohan officiating. Donations can be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Memorial Window Fund in memory of Cst. Danielle C. Gillis. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home.

PITTMAN, Elizabeth Marie (nee Gillingham)
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, Elizabeth Marie Pittman, at the age of 62 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband Lewis; two daughters: Elizabeth Curtis (William) of Benoit's Cove, Sandra Campbell (Kevin Ferguson), Ontario; seven sons: Brian (Shirley), Corner Brook, Gary, St. John's, Roderick (Iris Fudge), Calgary, Doug (Marie Gallant), Hubert (Tina Kelly), Gerald (Cathy) Walter (Trish), all residing in Ontario; eight grandchildren: Patrick, William, Brad, Carolyn, Jennifer, Stephanie, April and Robert; sisters: Loretta Lewis, Barbara Kennedy (Dennis); brothers: Melvin (Shirley), Ted (Francis), Gerald (Josephine), Clarence (Rhoda), Christopher, and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Mable Gillingham and brother Raymond. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Thursday from 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.

FARRELL, Theresa Mary (nee Hull)
13 Glendale Street, Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Theresa Mary Farrell (nee Hull) announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at the age of 73 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ralph; and her children: Rosetta (Stephen) Penney, Doreen (Bud) Noseworthy, Rodger (Alicia, nee MacIsaac), Jean (Chris) AuCoin, all of Stephenville, and Angela (Gary) Cooper of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Annette (Glen) Doody of Dallas, Texas. One brother Tom (Helen) Hull of Stephenville; and two sisters: Martha (Vince) Thibeau and Bernadette Hynes, all of Stephenville; sister-in-law Zita Hull; and ten grandchildren: Andrea and Michelle Penney, Annette and Ken Noseworthy, Vanessa AuCoin, Shawn and Melissa Farrell, Megan Cooper, Neil and Kirsten Doody. She was predeceased by her parents Alexander and Mary Hull; one sister Gertrude LaPlante; and two brothers: John Hull and Gerald (Msgr. G. W.) Hull. She will also be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Friday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street in Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice.


Friday, June 4, 1999

DEATHS

ALEXANDER, Jocelyn
Stephenville Crossing
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jocelyn Alexander announce her passing at her residence in Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at the age of 46 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, James; and her two daughters: Brandy Lee and Leanne, both at home; and six brothers: Gordon (Josie) in Corner Brook, Earl (Evelyn) in Ontario, Peter (Jean), Charlie and Gerald (Gloria), all in Stephenville Crossing, Hilary (Theresa) in Stephenville; and ten sisters: Zeta Nolan, Mary (Mike) Keough, Monica (Amedia) Simon, Theresa Kelly, all in Stephenville Crossing, and Carm (Richard) Berthum, Ann (Carl) Boileau, Olive Louvelle, Laura (Gean Guy) Mercier, all in Ottawa, Brenda (Dwight) Morris in Stephenville Crossing, Joanne (Kevin) Pilgrim in Corner Brook, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services took place on Friday, June 4th at 2 p.m. from Assumption Parish in Stephenville Crossing with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery on Brook Street in Stephenville Crossing. Following her wishes, expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of a donation to the family for the further education of her daughter, any donations would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road in Stephenville Crossing.

PITTMAN, Elizabeth Marie (nee Gillingham)
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, Elizabeth Marie Pittman, at the age of 62 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband, Lewis; two daughters: Elizabeth Curtis (William) of Benoit's Cove, Sandra Campbell (Kevin Ferguson), Ontario; seven sons: Brian (Shirley), Corner Brook, Gary, St. John's, Roderick (Iris Fudge), Calgary, Doug (Marie Gallant), Hubert (Tina Kelly), Gerald (Cathy), Walter (Trish), all residing in Ontario; eight grandchildren: Patrick, William, Brad, Carolyn, Jennifer, Stephanie, April and Robert; sisters: Lorretta Lewis, Barbara Kennedy (Dennis); brothers: Melvin (Shirley), Ted (Francis), Gerald (Josephine), Clarence (Rhoda), Christoper, Tom, and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Mable Gillingham and brother Raymond. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.


Saturday, June 5, 1999

ENGAGEMENT

MENCHIONS/HOSKINS
Lynda & Peter Menchions of Pasadena announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Angela Dawn, to Stephen Philip, son of Joan & Manuel Hoskins of Corner Brook. the engagement took place February 8, 1999.

DEATHS

PARK, John Albert (Abe)
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness and regret that the family of the late Mr. John Park announce his passing at the Health Science Complex in St. John's on Friday, June 4th, 1999, at the age of 54 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted family, his wife, Ruby Marie (nee Perry), daughters: Vanessa (Bjorn Johannessen) of Fredrikstad, Norway, Paula (Tim) of Edmonton, Alb., Mary (Mark), Karen, Margaret (Joey), all residing at Corner Brook, Gail of Kitchener, ON, stepdaughter: Sheila of St. John's, sons: Paul (Tracy) of Irishtown, John (Phyllis), Keith (Lori) of Corner Brook and Leslie of Corner Brook, 22 grandchildren and very special granddaughter Kayla Marie Helen, sisters: Mary Wilton (Herbert), Hilda Hussey (James), Ruby Saunders (Stewart), all residing at Corner Brook, Vanessa Smith (Ronald) of John's Beach, Priscilla Serrick (Van) of Lloydminister, Sask. and Kira of Brampton, ON, brothers: George, Elvis (Joan) and Joseph (Sarah) all residing at Corner Brook. He will be also missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Emily and two grandchildren, Christopher and Shania. The funeral service will take place at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church on Main Street, Monday at 2:00 p.m., with The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. The interment will take place at the Anglican section of Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to the charity of one's choice. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Phone 634-9800, Saturday during the hours of 7-9, Sunday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday during the hours of 10-12 noon.

PARSONS, Gary James
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary James Parsons announce his sudden passing at his residence in New Westminister, BC at the age of 54 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Jessica, Aldergrove, BC; mother, Madeleine, Corner Brook; brothers: Larry (Joyce), Corner Brook, and Terry, Vancouver, BC, and a large number of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, James in 1989. A memorial service will be held in Corner Brook at a later date.

BENOIT, Angela
Lourdes

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Angela Benoit announce her passing at her residence in Lourdes on Thursday, June 3, 1999 at the age of 51 years. She will be sadly missed by her two daughters: Ashley Benoit and Lisa (Roger) Young, all in Prince Edward Island; and six brothers: Archie (Bridget) in Lourdes, Clarence in Lourdes, Philip (Marie) in Yukon, Derry (Mary), Brad (Maggie) and James, all in Lourdes; and three sisters: Ursula (Dr. Bernard) Murray in Corner Brook, Alma (William) Drover in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Alice Clarke in Ontario; and two grandsons: Kyle Benoit and Mitchelle Young. She will also be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Dorothy Benoit. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral services will take place on Monday, June 7th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in 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 in Stephenville.

GILLIS, Constable Danielle C. Gillis
1973-1999
Danielle C. Gillis
, of Sechelt, BC, passed away as a result of a mountain bike accident in Sechelt, BC, (Wilson Creek) on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at the age of 25 years. Born on December 18, 1973 in Moncton, NB, she was the daughter of Rory and Maria (Follett) Gillis of Riverview, NB. Danielle was a dedicated and highly principled officer with the Sechelt RCMP Detachment, where she was posted following her graduation in October 1997. Danielle excelled in all levels of sport and in her professional and personal life; she was community and youth oriented. She was a 1995 graduate and a member of the Dean's List of St. Mary's University where she received a BA and a Certificate in Criminology. She played rugby and hockey at the university. Danielle was a former member of the 56th Field Engineers in St. John's, NF and a member of the Princess Louise Hussars in Moncton. In addition to general detachment duties, Danielle was a S.O.C.O. (Scene of Crime Officer) for Forensic Ident. for the Sechelt Detachment. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Rory and Maria Gillis; her maternal grandmother, Cecille Follet of Corner Brook, NF; one brother, Trent Gillis of Oromocto, NB; two sisters, Cara Gillis of Halifax, NS and Cynthia Gillis at home; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielle will be sadly missed by her colleagues at Sechelt Detachment, and by special friends Jason Gallagher of the Sechelt Fire Department and Cst. Peter Vail of Fredericton, NB as well as by her multitude of friends across Canada. Visitation took place on Monday, May 31, 1999, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Road. The funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church (Riverview) on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Daniel Bohan officiating. Donations can be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Memorial Window Fund in memory of Cst. Danielle C. Gillis. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home.


Monday, June 7, 1999

DEATHS

WALSH, Albert Pasadena, NF
November 23rd, 1909 - June 5th, 1999

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Albert Walsh announce his passing on Saturday, June 5th, 1999 at his family residence in his 90th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Francis (nee Carroll), two daughters: Betty Parker (Alvin) of Princeton, ON, and Christina Bennett (Albert) of Pasadena, four sons: Albert (Jr.) (Anna); Adrian (Marg); Anthony; and Brian (Dale) all of Pasadena, 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth Bavis, Anne Mulrooney; brothers Patrick, William, Jack and Charlie. Visitation took place from the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Pasadena on Sunday, where also funeral mass of a Christian burial will take place today, Monday at 10:30 a.m. with Father Grace 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"

SIMMS, Walter Gordon (Hick)
77 Valley Road, Corner Brook

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Walter Simms announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday June 4th, 1999 at the age of 60 years. Left to mourn are his loving wife Isabel (nee Taylor); his son Glen (at home); his daughter Linda and her husband Anthony Chadderton of Corner Brook and one baby granddaughter Laura Chadderton. Seven sisters: Jean, Joyce and her husband Bill Rowsell, Nora and her husband Raymond Howlett, Margaret and her husband Ned Brake all of Corner Brook; Dora and her husband Don Clarke of Trinity Bay, Joan and her husband Ford Flight of Howley, Joyce Simms and friend Fred Raines of Mt. Pearl; one brother Rick Simms and his wife Joy of Grande Prairie, Alberta; his father and mother-in-law: Chesley and Linda Taylor of Woody Point, Bonne Bay; two sisters-in-law; Rowena and her husband Tate Wight of Bonne Bay, Ruby and her husband Gene Locke of Corner Brook; one brother-in-law Kevin Taylor and his wife Jane of Rocky Harbour. Also left to mourn is his long time friend and neighbour Bruce Simms. As well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Cornelius (1945), his mother, Meta (1981), his brothers, George (1979) and Glenn (1973). Visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to the Nfld. and Labrador branch of the Kidney Foundation will be greatly appreciated.
To Live In The Hearts Of Those You Love Is Not To Die.

GARNIER, Marjorie Esther
Deer Lake

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marjorie Esther Garnier announce her passing on Friday, June 4th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 80th year. She will be sadly missed by her 3 daughters: Louise (Thomas) Hendrican of Ottawa, Regina (Karl) Krats of Labrador City, Anne (Clyde) Sorensen of Nashaa, New Hampshire; 5 grandchildren: Marc, Edward, Melanie, Jody and Sandi; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 sister Amelia Cartier of Montreal and special niece Dora Byrne of Bishop's Falls. Also a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence and sister Rita Winsor. Visitation took place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake on Saturday, June 5th from 7-9 p.m. and on sunday, June 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place today, Monday, June 7th at 10:30 a.m. from The Immaculate Conception Church with Father John Collins officiating. Interment to follow at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wight's Road. Flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice would be gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Deer Lake.


Tuesday, June 8, 1999

DEATHS

O'ROURKE, Josephine Mary (nee Canning)
Corner Brook, NF

It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Josephine Mary O'Rourke announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 6th, 1999 at the age of 80 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving family: daughter, Helen Gordon of Sudbury, Ontario; son, Roger (Audrey) MacDonald of Corner Brook; sisters: Elsie McKay of Curling and Genevieve (Walter) Gabriel of Sydney, Nova Scotia; grandchildren: Gregory, Christine, David and Jamie Gordon, Cory and Christa MacDonald; brothers-in-law Jim (Ann) O'Rourke of Corner Brook and John Cormier of Sudbury, Ontario; sister-in-law Eileen (Frank) Gronich of St. John's and also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Harold (Bud) O'Rourke in 1998, her daughter Peggy in 1967 and her parents, Casmier and Sarah. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road with Monsignor William Boone officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made by making donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, phone 634-9800.

ATTWOOD, Cora O.
Interfaith Cottages, Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cora O. Attwood announce her passing on Monday, June 7th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, in her 86th year. Leaving to mourn daughter Madelyn and her husband Gerry Rideout, Wasaga Beach, ON, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Rose Attwood, Corner Brook; sisters: Sadie Lind, Mona Hamum and Lettie Anstey, all residing in Corner Brook. Also very special friend Emily Pardy, Pasadena. She was predeceased by her husband Steward in 1973 and son Derek in 1997. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 9th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the NF and Lab. Diabetic Association.


Wednesday, June 9, 1999

DEATHS

WALKER, Sandra Ann (Elms)
(Formerly of Corner Brook)

Passed away peacefully on June 3 at the Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton, ON after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 51, Sandra Ann, dearly loved mother of her precious daughter Tara Ann and beloved eldest child of Ivy and the late Ralph Elms, formerly of Corner Brook.

DELANEY, Maxine
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
formerly of St. George's, NF

We regret to announce the passing of the late Maxine Delaney after a lengthy battle with cancer on Monday, June 7th, 1999 in her 68th year. She will be sadly missed with fond and loving memories by her son Brian Delaney and wife Paula of Kingston, Ontario, three grandchildren: Shane, Trevor and Kerri; sister: Verna (Mrs. Robert Boyd) of Brampton, Ontario; sister-in-law, Christina and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Fred Delaney. The family will be receiving friends at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, St. George's on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place on Friday, June 11th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Aidan Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. A reception will be held after the funeral service for family and friends at the Royal Canadian Legion in St. George's. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing, NF.


Thursday, June 10, 1999

no announcements in today's paper


Friday, June 11, 1999

DEATHS

REID, James Walter
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. James W. Reid announce his passing at his son's residence on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 in his 99th year. He will be sadly missed by his five sons: Thomas (Audrey) of Edmonton, Alberta, Clayton (Elizabeth) of Corner Brook, Benjamin of Melrose, Mass., USA, Clifford (Jean) of Toronto, Ralph (Alvena) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; three daughters: Ruth Goudie (Carl) of Deer Lake, Amelia Reid of Brandon, Manitoba, and Samantha Reid of Mt. Pearl; fourteen grandchildren: Craig, James Goudie; Jennifer, Bruce, Joy, James Reid; Todd, Lisa, Michelle, Kevin, Amy, Jason, Leslie, Steven; nine great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Annie Reid and Ruth Parsons of Codroy, Cassie Ford of Stonham, Mass., USA, Winnie Samways of San Diego, California, USA, Ivy Moore of St. John's; and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Ida, June 24, 1993, and his daughter-in-law June, in May 1999. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street, with Rev. Percy Coffin officiating. Interment will follow at the Anglican Section of Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the Wm. Maxwell Fillatre Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Saturday 10-12 noon. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

BEALES, Mildred (nee Bennett)
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at her family residence, Mildred Beales, at the age of 74 years. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 50 years Philip Beales; children: Glenda (Marcel), Corner Brook, Irene (Ron), Corner Brook, Phyllis (Bruce), Kitchener, ON, Tony (Heather), Corner Brook, Pius (Elizabeth), Corner Brook, Gary, Helen (Ron), Benoit's Cove, Agnes (Bill), Black Falls, AB, Geniene (Brian), Corner Brook, Deniene (Peter), Bloomfield, New Jersey, Bobbie (Rhoda), Pasadena; mother Margaret Bennett; grandchildren: Jason, Rosalyn, Ronald Jr., Billy, Jeremy, Mark, Jonothan, Jennifer, Sarah, Philip, Dean, Justin, Kayla, Alicia, Emily and a number of great grandchildren; brothers: Lawrence (Jean), Pasadena, Ronnie (Vine), Corner Brook, Jerry (Joyce), Pasadena, Billy (Jean), Corner Brook, Donnie (Carolyn), Deer Lake, Abby (Chris), Pasadena, Eddie, Fort McMurray, AB; sisters: Maggie, Alice (Gus), Marie, all of Pasadena; sisters-in-law: Veronica Joyce, Corner Brook, Zelia Hindy, St. John's; special niece and nephew Helen Cook (Ivor), Art Bennett (Rosalyn). She will also be missed by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mildred was predeceased by her father Israel Bennett. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Curling St., Father Bernard Buckle officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling St., Friday from 2-4 and 7-9, family visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or Memorial donations made to the Canadian Diabetic Association will be graciously accepted.

ALLEY, Mildred
Age 91
, a resident of Cleveland, died Wednesday evening at the family residence following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Alley was a native of Newfoundland, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Eliza Russell Purdy and Thomas Purdy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Alley of Cleveland, her daughter, Rita Candow of Nova Scotia and by her grandson, Gregory Farr of Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Alley was of the Episcopal Faith. Survivors include 2 daughters, Rose Alley of Cleveland and Sylvia Farr and her husband Tom Farr of Atlanta Georgia, 1 son Don Alley and his wife Betty Alley of Cleveland, 6 grandchildren, Melissa Alley and Donna Alley Simpson of Cleveland, Glenn and Gary Candow of Nova Scotia and Jeffrey Farr of Charlotte, North Carolina and Tommy Farr of Charleston, South Carolina and 5 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10:00 from the North Chapel of Buckner-Rush Funeral Homes with Reverend James Forgey officiating. Entombment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday at the North Chapel of the Buckner-Rush Funeral Homes who has charge of the arrangements.

PAYNE, Rufus
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Rufus Payne of Spaniard's Bay, aged 54 years, which occurred at the Carbonear General Hospital, on June 9, 1999, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his sister Matilda "Tilley" Theissen, and father Sidney. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife Mary (nee Barrett); one son Rodney (Jennifer), St. John's; one daughter: Michelle Payne, Spaniard's Bay; his mother, Debbie Laing, Rocky Harbour; one special little boy, Garrett Simms, Shearstown; seven brothers: Herman (Regina), and Henry, both of Rocky Harbour, Terry (Linda), Norris Point, Roderick, George (Donna), Corner Brook, Myles (Juanita), Caladon, ON, and Gerald (June), Sydney, NS; one sister, Ivy Perry, Hawkes Bay; brothers-in-law: Lawrence Barrett (Alice), and Arthur Barrett, both of Spaniard's Bay; nephews: Calvin Barrett (Carol Ann), Spaniard's Bay, and Clarence Humby (Florence), Summerville, Bonavista Bay; niece, Audrey Hayter (Wayne) Timmons, ON. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Young's Funeral Home, Spaniard's Bay. Visitation hours are 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m. from Holy Redeemer Anglican Church & Cemetery, Spaniard's Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rufus Payne Memorial Fund.


Saturday, June 12, 1999

DEATHS

KETTLE, Thomas
Aged 56

Passed away at the Dr. charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on June 7, 1999, Thomas Kettle, in his 56th year. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Margaret and five children: Darlene (Mrs. Greg Rice) of Eastern Passage, NS, Kim and Joe of Dartmouth, NS, Darren and Sonya of Port aux Basques, Scott and wife Tracey of Port aux Basques, Linda and Johnny of Port aux Basques; four grandchildren; brothers: James and Melida of Port aux Basques, Albert and Diane of Port aux Basques, Calvin and Suzanne of Port aux Basques, Bronson and Harriet of BC, Max of North Sydney, NS; sisters: Ethel and Paul of Alberta, Nancy and Harold of Fox Trap, Debbie of Port aux Basques; sisters-in-law Linda of Port aux Basques, Evelyn of Halifax; brother-in-law Bill of Doyles; mother-in-law Winetta and father-in-law John Lilly of Port aux Basques; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. His remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home; family and friends were received on Tuesday 2-4, 7-9, Wednesday 2-4, 7-9. Funeral services took place on Thursday, June 10, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill, under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

BEALES, Mildred (nee Bennett)
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at her family residence, Mildred Beales, at the age of 74 years. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 50 years Philip Beales; children: Glenda (Marcel Noel), Corner Brook, Irene (Ron Jesso), Corner Brook, Phyllis (Bruce Park), Kitchener, ON, Sylvia (Samuel Cooper Jr.), Corner Brook, Tony (Heather), Corner Brook, Pius (Elizabeth), Corner Brook, Gary, Helen (Ron Deluney), Benoits Cove, Agnes (Bill Brother Jr.), Black Falds, AB, Geniene (Brian Park), Corner Brook, Deniene (Peter Solavich), Bloomfield, New Jersey, Bobbie Bennett (Rhoda), Pasadena; mother Margaret Bennett; grandchildren: Jason, Rosalyn (John Hann), Ronnie Jr., Billy, Jeremy, Mark, Jonothan, Jennifer, Sarah, Philip, Dean, Justin, Kayla, Alicia, Emily and a number of great grandchildren; brothers: Lawrence (Jean), Pasadena, Ronnie (Vine), Corner Brook, Jerry (Joyce), Pasadena, Billy (Jean), Corner Brook, Donnie (Carolyn), Deer Lake, Abby (Chris), Pasadena, Eddie, Fort McMurray, AB; sisters: Maggie, Alice (Gus), Marie, all of Pasadena; sisters-in-law: Veronica Joyce, Corner Brook, Zelia Hindy; brother-in-law Gil Larson; special niece and nephews Helen Cook (Ivor), Art Bennett (Rosalyn), Billy Larson (Connie). She will also be missed by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mildred was predeceased by her father Israel Bennett. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Curling St., Father Bernard Buckle officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or Memorial donations made to the Canadian Diabetic Association will be graciously accepted.

ANDERSON, Verina
Aged 76

Passed away peacefully at the Bay St. George Senior Citizen's Home, Verina Anderson, in her 76th year. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel in 1991. She leaves to mourn five loving children: Phyllis (Mrs. Ron Musseau) of Port aux Basques, Daisy (Mrs. William Moore) of Toronto, Ontario, Nathan and wife Barbara of Port aux Basques, Donnie and wife Joyce of Port aux Basques, Winston of Toronto, Ontario; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Her remains rested at Ford's Funeral Home; family and friends were received on Friday 7-9, Saturday 2-4, 7-9, Sunday 2-4, 7-9. Funeral services took place on Monday, June 7, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.


Monday, June 14, 1999

DEATHS

CHILDS, Mary Jane
Lark Harbour, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Jane Childs announce her passing on Sunday, June 13th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her thirteen children: Jessie Bailey (Guy), Sydney, Melissa Kendell (Wilson), York Harbour, Winston Childs (Dorothy), Lark Harbour, Benjamin Childs (Madonna), Lark Harbour, Austin Childs (Lena), York Harbour, Louise Park (Russell), Lark Harbour, Irene Cake (George), York Harbour, Mildred Sheppard (Austin), Lark Harbour, Faye Leighton, Corner Brook, Llewellyn Jr. (Marlaine), Lark Harbour, Ruth Sheppard (Angus), Lark Harbour, Ruby Sheppard (Paul), York Harbour, and Nancy Miller (Don), Sherwood Park. She will also be sadly missed by her 32 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren, sisters: Margaret Byrne, Lillian Park, Mamie Childs (Ronald), brother: George Robinson of Daniel's Harbour. She was predeceased by her husband Llewellyn 1984, granddaughter Debbie 1959, and grandson James Guy in 1994. The family will be receiving friends from St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour on Monday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 15th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from the church, Canon Joyce Payne officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Memorial Fund or to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

WILLIAMS, Joseph Michael
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Michael Williams announce his passing on Sunday, June 13th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 79th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Agnes (nee Parsons), Corner Brook; one son Stephen, Kitchener, ON; five daughters: Rose Rowsell (Victor), Corner Brook, Sheila Williams, Kitchener, ON, Nellie McWhirter (Rod), Corner Brook, Diane Matthews, Corner Brook, and Eileen Matthews, Kitchener, ON, eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will also be greatly missed by his brothers Leo, Henry and Nil (spelled this way in newspaper); sister Hannah, and other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 15th, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. from All Hollows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road. Monsignor William Boone officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation, Chemotherapy Unit.


Tuesday, June 15, 1999

no announcements in this issue


Wednesday, June 16, 1999

ENGAGEMENT

SIMMS & ANDERSON
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Simms of Howley would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Jean, to Dean Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Anderson of Burgeo. The engagement took place on March 12, 1999. The couple plan to marry in Corner Brook on September 11, 1999. Congratulations and best wishes from Mom, Dad, Katrina, Scottie and Nan Cassell in Howley, and Tonya, Dale and a niece or nephew-to-come in Oakville, On.

DEATHS

LEITCH, Howard William
Calgary, Alberta
Howard William Leitch
of Calgary, Alberta, beloved husband of Mrs. Hanya (Anne Evans) Leitch, of Calgary, passed away at the Agape Hospice on May 20th, 1999. Mr. Leitch was born in Port au Port, Newfoundland on January 6th, 1920 to John Joseph Leitch and Elizabeth Jesseau. He is survived by four children by his first wife H. Hilda (White) Leitch by whom he was predeceased: Gary and wife Nancy of Winnipeg, Manitoba and their son Brendan, Gregory and wife Jan of Calgary, Alberta and their children: Elizabeth and Erin, Elena and husband Paul Russette of London, Ont. and their two children: Alan and Nicole, Merian and husband Alan Daley of Quispamisis, NB, and their children; Leslie, Christopher and Andrew. Mr. Leitch is also survived by his brother Albert of St. Albert, Alberta. Mass was celebrated at the St. Anthony Catholic Church, Calgary, AB on May 22, 1999. Donations may be made to the Agape Manor Hospice, 1302-8 Ave., N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1B8

MacPHERSON, Donald Alexander
Highlands, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Donald MacPherson announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Sunday, June 13th, 1999 in his 63rd year. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Jean; son: Derm and wife Brenda of Ceasera, Ontario, Donald and wife Peggy of Seagrave, Ontario, Gerald and girlfriend Carol-Ann Leadbeater of Ajax, Ontario; daughters: Dianna and husband Eugene Gillis of Highlands, Audrey and husband Darrell Holloway of Lethbridge, NF, Patricia and fiancé Bradley Legge of Sackville, Nova Scotia, Sherri and fiancé Trevor Quilty of St. David's; and 12 grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn sisters: Barbara Brown of Timberlea, Nova Scotia, Phyllis and husband Richard Lamphere of Michigan, USA, Ann Stromp of Arizona, USA, Mary and husband Aubrey of Highlands; brothers: James and wife Elanor of Gander, Howard of Ajax, Ontario, Daniel and wife Madge of Highlands, and a large circle of relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, John Howard and Ann Elizabeth; brother, Gerald; and sister, Geraldine. the family will be receiving friends at the St. Columcille Roman Catholic Church, Highlands, on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place on Thursday, June 17th, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor White officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing.

MORGAN, Jessie Martha
Princess Avenue, Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at the O'Connell Centre, Jessie Martha Morgan in her 93rd year. She will be sadly missed by her loving children: Frank Morgan (Shirley), William Morgan, Jacob Morgan, Frances Beck (Eric), Valma Coombs, and Barbara King; 24 grandchildren, a large number of great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Morgan, in 1985, and daughter, Greta Benoit. The funeral service will be held Friday, June 18th at 2:00 p.m. from all Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Percy Coffin officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave., Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.

MILLS, Doyle Ambrose S.
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Monday, June 14, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Doyle Ambrose Mills, at the age of 81 years. Doyle was a former counselor of the city of Corner Brook from 1978-1981, and served as Deputy Mayor from 1982-1985, he was vice president of the Humber Joint Council from 1981-1983, 1984-1985, former president of the Concerned Citizens Committee, and he was employed at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Middle Management from 1951-1983. Doyle will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ella (nee: Young); five sons: Derek, Kitchener, Ont., Neil and special friend Shelly, Kitchener, Ont., Raymond and wife Joan, Corner Brook, Wayne, Corner Brook, Nelson and wife Barbara, Corner Brook; three daughters: Valetta and husband Gerald Pinder, Kitchener, Ont., Carol and husband Dave Sztorc, Kitchener, Ont., Valda and husband Glenn Wheeler, Corner Brook; thirteen grandchildren: Beverly, Nancy, Brandon, Shane, Leanne, Cathy, Stephen, Jason, Sheldon, Renee, Clyde, Michelle, Christopher; six great grandchildren; he will also be missed by numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Mabel Rose, of Stephenville, November 26, 1997. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 17th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive, Pastor David Jamieson officiating, followed by the interment at mt. Patricia Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave. Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations made to the Seventh Day Adventist Doyle Mills Memorial Fund will be graciously accepted.

ELLIOTT, A. James
Corner Brook

Passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, June 14, 1999 in his 67th year. Leaving to mourn his family: wife Margaret; six children: Gary (Loretta), Sandra (Frank), Tony (Paulette), Brian, Betty (Dave), Debbie (David); and nine grandchildren. Resting at Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Marks Ave. Visitation for family only. Following a private funeral, interment will be held at Mt. Patricia Cemetery.

WILTON, Maude Mary (nee O'Keefe)
Born in Placentia October 26, 1908 - June 15, 1999 Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, June 15th, 1999 at the Interfaith Home for Seniors, Mrs. Maude Wilton of Corner Brook. She was in her 91st year. Leaving to mourn with fond and precious memories are her nine daughters and three sons: Elizabeth Mahoney (William), Ann Ford (Fred), Patricia Good (Loran), Sheila Hicks (Roy), Judith Park (Robert), Pauline Wilton, all residing in Corner Brook, Mary Coles (William), Jean Kaye, of Toronto, Ont., and Danica Cossitt (William), Dartmouth, NS; sons: Ralph (Patricia), Ronald (Evelyn), Corner Brook, and Robert, Montreal; brother, Ronald O'Keefe, Port Saunders. She is survived by twenty-nine grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren and one great great grandson, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Gordon, 1996, daughter Shirley, 1957, three grandchildren: Richard Good, 1979, Eric Wilton, 1988 and Kathleen Connolly, 1994; one great granddaughter, Rebecca Park, 1993, daughter-in-law, Irene Elkins Wilton, 1972, sons-in-law: Sandy Kaye, 1994, and Philip O'Connell, 1992. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday from 7-9:00 p.m., and Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 18th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John The Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Interfaith Home For Seniors.
"She is gone before us to meet our dearly departed loved ones and she awaits our arrival."

HIBBS, William Anthony
St. Andrews, NF
Age 79

It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Anthony Hibbs announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on June 12, 1999 in his 79th year. He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife Lorraine (Snook) Hibbs; six daughters: Georgina (Al McCarthy), Edith Hibbs, Evelyn Hibbs, Shirley (David Parsons), June (George Camilleri), Karen (Joe Johnston); three sons: Kenneth Hibbs, Melvin Hibbs, Derek (Joy) Hibbs; two sisters: Annie Lewis, Ethel Chaisson; two brothers: George Hibbs, Sam Hibbs; 22 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; plus a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth (Knowling) Hibbs, son, Don Hibbs in 1992, two brothers: Kenneth and Reginald and one sister, Lucy. Family will be receiving friends at the Roman Catholic Church of the Precious Blood in St. Andrews on Monday and Tuesday. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, June 16th, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Desmond McGrath officiating. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations or flowers to the Diabetes and Heart and Stroke Foundations. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques.

YOUNG, Frank
Age 71

Passed away at the Calder Health Care Centre on Wednesday, June 9th, 1999, Frank Young in his 71st year. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 49 years, Mary Elizabeth (nee Rose) and his 10 children: Henry and wife Rose of Burgeo, Betty and husband Howard Scott of Ramea, Raymond and wife Roberta of Rose Blanche, Ephraim and wife Joan of Rose Blanche, Douglas and wife Herma of St. John's, Norman and wife Jacqueline of Deer Lake, Thomas of Witby, Ontario, John of Edmonton, Alberta, Frank and wife Lynn of Chapel Arm, and Clayton and fiancee Debbie of Stephenville. He also leaves to mourn 24 grandchildren, sisters Elsie Pink of Ramea and Carrie Haines of Kelligrews, and a large number of relatives and friends. Many thanks to the staff of Calder Health Care Centre for their understanding and comfort. His remains rested at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church at Burgeo and a service of thanksgiving for the life of Frank took place on Friday, June 11th, 1999 with catechist David Burrows officiating. Interment followed at Burgeo Community Cemetery.


Thursday, June 17, 1999

DEATHS

HISCOCK, C. Gordon
8 Pleasant Street, Corner Brook, NF
1925-1999
World War II Veteran

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Hiscock announce his sudden passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, June 16th, 1999 at the age of 73. He leaves to mourn four daughter: Terry (Fred) Gullage, Corner Brook; Sandra Ryan, Corner Brook; Gail Stratton, Banff; Sheree (Jason) MacDonald, St. John's; two sons: Sandy, Kitchener; Randy (Carol), Sudbury; twelve grandchildren: Stephen and Jennifer Gullage, Darlene, Rick and Dan Ryan, Adrienne Devost and Julie Stratton, Lorna and Bernard Hiscock, Pamela Evans, Kathryn and Jeremy MacDonald; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Jack Dunphy. Also left to mourn are: his sister, Alma Harmer, sisters-in-law: Lillian Green, Irene Simms, Ida Penney and Eliza Hiscock, brothers-in-law: Joey Penney and Prescott Layden. He was predeceased by his wife Eileen in March 1998, his parents Edith and Thomas Hiscock, his brothers: Seymour, John (Jack), Alexander (Sandy) and Wallace and by his sister Leah. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday, June 18th at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19th at First United Church on West Street with interment of the ashes at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the CNIB or a charity of one's choice.

MORGAN, Jessie Martha
Princess Avenue, Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at the O'Connell Centre, Jessie Martha Morgan, in her 93rd year. She will be sadly missed by her loving children: Frank Morgan (Shirley), William Morgan, Jacob Morgan, Frances Beck (Eric), Valma Coombs, and Barbara King; 24 grandchildren, a large number of great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Morgan, in 1985, and daughter, Greta Benoit. The funeral service will be held Friday, June 18th at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Percy Coffin officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave., Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.

MILLS, Doyle Ambrose S.
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Monday, June 14, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Doyle Ambrose Mills, at the age of 81 years. Doyle was a former counselor of the city of Corner Brook from 1978-1981, and served as Deputy Mayor from 1982-1985, he was vice president of the Humber Joint Council from 1981-1983, 1984-1985, former president of the Concerned Citizens Committee, and he was employed at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Middle Management from 1951-1983. Doyle will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ella (nee: Young); five sons: Derek, Kitchener, Ont., Neil and special friend Shelly, Kitchener, Ont., Raymond and wife Joan, Corner Brook, Wayne, Corner Brook, Nelson and wife Barbara, Corner Brook; three daughters: Valetta and husband Gerald Pinder, Kitchener, Ont., Carol and husband Dave Sztorc, Kitchener, Ont., Valda and husband Glenn Wheeler, Corner Brook; thirteen grandchildren: Beverly, Nancy, Brandon, Shane, Leanne, Cathy, Stephen, Jason, Sheldon, Renee, Clyde, Michelle, Christopher; six great grandchildren; he will also be missed by numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Mabel Rose, of Stephenville, November 26, 1997. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 17th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive, Pastor David Jamieson officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave. Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations made to the Seventh Day Adventist Doyle Mills Memorial Fund will be graciously accepted.

DOYLE, Michael Joseph
Corner Brook
(Formerly of Avondale)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Joseph Doyle announce his passing on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, at the age of 82. He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Florence, daughters: Marcie Bennett (Doug), Betty Benoit (Leo) of Oshawa, ON, Uriel Boland (Maurice) with whom he resided and sons: Leonard (Brenda) St. Peter's NS, Wayne (Joanne) Colborne, ON; 11 grandchildren: Sean, Michelle, Glenn, Darrin, Terry, Cindy, Linda, Michael, Allison, Heather, Melanie; five great-grandchildren: Allison, Nicholas, Travis, Cody, Dominique; three brothers: James, John and Leonard of Avondale and sister Julianne of Avondale. He was predeceased by sisters Catherine and Alice. The family will receive friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral mass will take place on Friday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Cathedral with Father John Peddle officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation Fund.


Monday, June 21, 1999

DEATHS

GREGORY, Roy
Deer Lake
December 1st, 1935 - June 19th, 1999

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roy Gregory announce his passing on Saturday, June 19th, 1999 at W.M.R. Hospital in his 63rd year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Emily (nee Pye). One daughter; Tina (Mrs. Paul Zegnal) of Niagara Falls; four sons: Garry (Helene) of Montreal, Barry (Sharon) of Fort Nelson, Kevin of Brampton and Rick (Corinne) of Prince George. Five grandchildren: Dale, Alycia, Jessica, Krystal and Anna. Two sisters: Violet (Neil) of Mount Pearl and Ann (Ellis) of Baie Verte, and his Aunt Gladys Smith of Queens Cove. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake today, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gifford officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

BUTT, Mary Patricia
Pasadena, NF

Passed away Saturday, June 19, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital MARY PATRICIA BUTT at the age of 70. She will be sadly missed by her husband Henry (Harry); three children: Arlene Buckle (Edward), Ellen Sweetapple (Sean), Maxwell W. Butt (Nancy); grandchildren: Shauna & Stephanie Sweetapple, Sarah & Jeffrey Buckle, Cassandra & Kurtis Butt; sisters: Ellen, Grace & Dorothy; one brother Tom; sister in law Beryl Court (Roy), she will also be sadly missed by a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 21st at 2:00 p.m. from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave., Pastor Michael Simmons officiating. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association.


Tuesday, June 22, 1999

No announcements in today's edition of The Western Star


Wednesday, June 23, 1999

DEATHS

GREELEY, Stephanie Leeann Mary
Passed peacefully away at the Janeway Child Health Center, on Sunday, June 20, 1999, Stephanie Greeley of St. John's, aged 8 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her mother, Elizabeth Greeley; her father, Rod Walsh; grandparents: Leander and Irene Greeley, Upper Island Cove, and Pat and Mary Lambe, Lawn; uncles: Neville (Wenda) Greeley, Corner Brook, Tony Walsh, Lawn; aunts: Sharon (Aubrey Tarrant), Lawn, and Winnie (Lloyd James), Bryant's Cove; special friends: Donna Sittman, St. John's (Stephanie's respite worker), and Janet Howlett, St. John's (Stephanie's Godmother). Also leaving to mourn a large circle of cousins, other relatives, classmates and friends. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Young's Funeral Home, Spaniard's Bay. Visitation hours are 10 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 24 at 2 p.m. from St. Peter's Anglican Church, Upper Island Cove. Interment to follow in St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stephanie Greeley Memorial Fund.

FRENCH, Mary Barbara (nee Pickering)
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Barbara French announce her passing on Monday, June 21st, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, at the age of 68. She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family; husband: William (Bill), six children: Barbara Pike (Jim), John (Violette), Bill, Bruce (Villa), Wayne and Michael (Kelly); five grandchildren: Joshua, Stephanie, Renee, Dion and Nicholas; sisters: Shirley Baird (Ray) and Doreen Colbourne (Albert). Also other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; George and Frances Pickering. The family will be receiving friends from 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, June 24th, at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mount Bernard Avenue, Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association of NF.


Thursday, June 24, 1999

DEATHS

NOSEWORTHY, June Olive
Gillams, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late June Olive Noseworthy announce her passing on Tuesday, June 22nd, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 75. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband: Leonard Noseworthy, Gillams, children: Maxine Snow (David), Eastern Passage, NS, Barbara Hogan, St. John's, Martin Roberts (Barbara), Labrador City, Cameron Roberts, Dartmouth, NS and Sean McCarthy, Ontario, step-children: Loretta and Charlie Roberts, Brampton, ON, Carson and Hazel Noseworthy, Edmonton, Alberta, Kenneth and Theresa Noseworthy, Roger and Rosalyn Noseworthy, Connie and Rick Sanford, all residing in Brampton, Ontario, seven grandchildren: Darrin, Shane, Greg, Brian, Jennifer, Greg (2 listed in paper) and Dawn, two brothers; Albert (Ruth) Green and Woodrow (Yvonne) Green, sister Marjorie Power (Mike O'Quinn) and a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son Wayne in 1984. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Also on Friday morning from 10-12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 25th, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

KENNEY, Ellen Ann (nee McGrath)
Corner Brook, NF

It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Ellen Ann Kenney announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 22nd, 1999 at the age of 79 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen in 1985. Mrs. Kenney will be sadly missed by her loving family; daughters: Bernadette Berrigan of Austin, Texas and Peggy Kenney-Piers (John) of Lower Sackville, NS; sons: Stephen (Patricia) and John (Lisa) all residing at Corner Brook; sisters: Marion Fitzpatrick (Jim) of Conche and Margaret Hunt of Holyrood; grandchildren: Stephanie, Alicia, Graham and Liam; special niece, Ellen Fitzpatrick of Conche and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Wednesday and Thursday during the hours of 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday 10:00 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Roman catholic Cathedral, Mount Bernard Avenue, with Father Peddle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by making donations to the Chemo Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook. Phone 634-9800.

LAWRENCE, Leslie Silas
Age 57
Port aux Basques, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leslie Silas Lawrence announce his passing at his residence on June 22, 1999 in his 57th year. He leaves to mourn six sisters: Violet Strickland, Laura (James) Drake, Kay Lawrence, Jeannie (David) Anderson, Maggie (James) Patey all of Port aux Basques, Sadie (Roy) Vatcher of British Columbia, five brothers: George (Cora), Tom (Diane), Albert, Stanley, of Port aux Basques, Graham Lawrence of PEI. Also a very large circle of relatives, friends, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Wallace and Lucy (Savoury) Lawrence. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will take place on Friday June 25, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church with Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Lawrence family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques.


Friday, June 25, 1999

DEATHS

CHAISSON, Patrick Joseph
Lourdes

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Patrick Joseph Chaisson of Lourdes announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Thursday, June 24th at the age of 61 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Rose and two sons: Glen in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Sheldon in Kitchener, Ontario and three daughters: Denise (John) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Melissa and Monique, both in Lourdes and seven brothers: Adolph (Muriel), Mike (Genevieve), Charlie (Mercedes), Harry (Vita), all in Mainland, Fred (Eva) in Stephenville Crossing, Amos (Genevieve) in Kippens, Frank (Kay) in Halifax, Nova Scotia and four sisters: Genevieve Benoit in Stephenville, Margaret (William) Dubie, Gladys (Murdock) Barter, all in Mainland, Eleanor (Chesley) White in Halifax, Nova Scotia and two granddaughters: Desiree Chaisson and Felicia Chaisson, both in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Narcis and Mary Ann Chaisson. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes on Friday. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in West Bay. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

WHELAN, Glen Adam Bennett
Seal Cove
Stephenville Crossing

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Glen Adam Bennett Whelan announce his passing at Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at the age of 16 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, Melvina and Glen in Stephenville Crossing; and his grandparents, Nick and Madonna Whelan in Stephenville Crossing and Laverna Blackshaw in Ontario; and his Uncle Troy and Aunt Michelle Bennett, Uncle Jason and Aunt Wanda Bennett, Aunt Judy and Uncle Todd Morgan, Aunt Rochelle and Uncle Peter Kearley; a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road, in Stephenville Crossing on Friday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 26th at 2:00 p.m. from Assumption Parish in Stephenville Crossing with interment at the Roman Catholic Assumption Parish Cemetery on Brook Street in Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted.


Saturday, June 26, 1999

BIRTHS

PENNEY
Shelley Sparkes and Gary Penney are pleased to announce the arrival of Megan Kennedy Penney on April 17th, 1999 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary, AB. Proud grandparents are Huldah and Gordon Penney, Harry Sparkes and Judy Sparkes. Great grandparents are Jessie Stratton, Maryann Penney and Samuel and Catherine Park. Best wishes extended to Shelley, Gary and Megan from your family and friends.

DEATHS

NOSEWORTHY, Edward George (Blackie)
Corner Brook, NF

It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Edward George (Blackie) Noseworthy announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 24th, 1999 at the age of 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and extended family: wife, Shirley (nee Fudge); daughters: Paula (Mike) of Toronto, Lana (Todd) of George's Lake and Lori (Lorne) of Corner Brook; son, Paul (Brenda) of Toronto; relatives: Harry Noseworthy of Corner Brook, Jim Noseworthy of Northwest Territories, Robert Sheppard of Toronto, Max Sheppard of Corner Brook, Shirley Butt, Sandra Clarke, Marilyn Bellows and Karen Sheppard all of Corner Brook, Barbara Molloy of Alberta, Cavell Hynes of Stephenville and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Baden Cunning, mother, Rita Sheppard, step-father, Cornelius Sheppard and relatives: Les, Ches, Ed and Max Noseworthy. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook on Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 10-12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive with Major Doug Hefford officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations, in Mr. Noseworthy's memory, to the Interfaith Home, Churchill Crescent, Corner Brook. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook. Phone 634-9800.

ENGAGEMENT

NORMORE & ROGERS
Michael and Shirley Normore of Corner Brook are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Angela to Jonathan, son of Pastor Cyril and Joan Rogers also of Corner Brook. Wedding plans are being made for August 14, 1999. Best wishes from family and friends.


Monday, June 28, 1999

DEATHS

TERRY, Mary A.
Summerside, NF

Passed away Saturday, June 26, 1999, Mary A. Terry at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook in her 85th year. She will be sadly missed by her three sons; Jamie and wife Ida, Gerard and wife Mae, Cyril and wife Marilyn; four daughters: Josephine and husband Frank Hunt, Jane and husband Joseph Clark, Mary and husband Herbert Hann Jr., Agnes and friend Andrew Gushue; twenty nine grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; one brother Lawrence Byrne; two sisters-in-law: Priscilla and Margaret Byrne. She will be sadly missed by a special niece Sister Margaret Byrne, and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Hughie, son Michael and daughter Mary. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 29th at 10:30 a.m. from all Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road, Mons. William Boone officiating, followed by interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends visited St. Brennans Roman Catholic Church in Irishtown Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to a charity of ones choice will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home. (This announcement appeared in the newspaper for 2 days)

GABRIEL, Roderick
128 Main Street, Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roderick Gabriel announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Sunday, June 27th at the age of 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Bernadette, his son Neil (Una) Whelan in Stephenville; two daughters: Mary Whelan in Stephenville, and Debbie (Mike) Wazalak in Scarbourgh, Ontario. He will also be sadly missed by his three brothers; Philip Gabriel in Ontario, Joseph (Mary) Gabriel in Moncton, New Brunswick, and Duncan Cormier in Stephenville, as well as his 4 sisters: Emily (Bill) Myers in Thompson, Manitoba, Shirley Gabriel in Ontario, Annetta (Dave) Gabriel in Stephenville, and Carolyn (Sears) Keating in Stephenville along with 7 grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, June 30th, at 10 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hanson Highway. Friends may call at Russells Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.


Tuesday, June 29, 1999

DEATHS

PIERCEY, Freeman Charles
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Freeman Charles Piercey announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, June 28th, 1999 in his 83rd year. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 56 years, Beatrice; two sons: Darrell (Sandra) and Reginald; three grandchildren: Stephen, Janice and David, all residing in Corner Brook; two sisters: Olive Coffin of Ontario, and Hilda Rideout of St. John's; one brother, Chesley of St. John's; two sisters-in-law: Maggie (Harry) Simms of Corner Brook and Mary Piercey of Hermitage, and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Reginald and sister Jennie Fudge. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., also Wednesday from 10-12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 30th, at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Percy Coffin officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.

TERRY, Mary A.
Summerside, NF

Passed away Saturday, June 26, 1999, Mary A. Terry at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook in her 85th year. She will be sadly missed by her three sons; James and wife Ida, Gerard and wife Mae, Cyril and wife Marilyn; four daughters: Josephine and husband Frank Hunt, Jane and husband Joseph Clark, Mary and husband Herbert Hann Jr., Agnes and friend Andrew Gushue; twenty nine grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; one brother Lawrence Byrne; two sisters-in-law; Priscilla and Margaret Byrne. She will be sadly missed by a special niece Sister Margaret Byrne, and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Hughie, son Michael and daughter Mary. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 29th at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road, Mons. William Boone officiating, followed by interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends visited at St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church in Irishtown Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.

STRIDE, Marjorie Kathleen (nee Senior)
Hampden, NF
October 27th, 1943 - June 28th, 1999

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marjorie Stride announce her passing on Monday, June 28th, 1999 at her family residence in her 55th year. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Lewis; her two daughters: Janice (Greg) of Stephenville, and Jackie (Mrs. Gary McCarthy) of Brampton, Ontario; three granddaughters: Jennifer, Jenita and Jill; two sisters: Alma Bishop of Portersville, NF, and Shirley (Mrs. Robert Riddering) of Mississauga, Ontario; two brothers: Chester (Lynn) and Aubrey (Alberta), bother of Whitby, Ontario; five brothers-in-law: Ralph (Emily) of Corner Brook, Randolph (Cluda), James (Carrie), both of Hampden, Douglas (Eileen) and Howard (Whillmenia) both of Ontario; four sisters-in-law: Golda of Nova Scotia, Julie (James), Shelia (Wayne) and Adelaide, all of Hampden. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her two brothers-in-law: Harold and James. Visitation will take place from the Salvation Army Church in Hampden today, Tuesday, and Wednesday, where also funeral services will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with 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 30, 1999

DEATHS

DUFFY, Brian Joseph Sr.
Port au Port East, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Brian Joseph Duffy Sr. of Port au Port East announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at the age of 51 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Betty; and three sons: Brian Jr. (Lisa) in Kippens, Roger (Laurie) and Clyde (Mandy), all in Port au Port East. He will also be sadly missed by his mother, Marg Duffy in Port au Port East; and one sister, Mary (Gus) Kelly in Gander and two brothers: Neil (Eva) Duffy and Jerry (Marie) Duffy, all in Port au Port East; and two grandchildren: Brandon and Lauren; and his mother-in-law, Grace AuCoin in Kippens; sister-in-law, Zoe Duffy in Toronto, and a large circle of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers/sisters-in-law, and many friends. He was predeceased by his son, Bobby Duffy; his father, James Duffy; brother, Jim Duffy; sister, Maureen Duffy; godson, Paul AuCoin; brother-in-law, Urban Grayson. Friends may call at the Maria Regina Parish in Port au Port East on Wednesday. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, July 1st, at 2:00 p.m. from the Maria Regina Parish in Port au Port East with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port East. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

JANES, Leila Grace
Pasadena, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leila Grace Janes announce her passing on Monday, June 28th, 1999 at the Interfaith Home for Seniors at the age of 72 years. Leaving to mourn: her daughter, Maxine (David) Osmond, Pasadena; granddaughter, Heather Osmond, Ottawa, Ontario; three sisters: Evelyn Tiller, St. John's, Georgina (Lloyd) Toms, Glenburrie, Sharon (Klaus) Otten, Edmonton, Alberta; three brothers: Roderick (Thelma) Shears, Goose Bay, Labrador, Austin (Myra) Shears, Cormack, and Benjamin (Beatrice) Shears, Hawke's Bay; sister-in-law, Mildred Shears, Corner Brook. She will also be greatly missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Janes; parents, Richard Daniel and Olive Shears; also brother, Richard T. Shears. Visitation will take place from St. David of Wales Anglican Church, Pasadena, beginning on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10-12 noon. The funeral service will take place from the Church on Thursday, July 1st, 1999 at 2:00 p.m., Canon David Pearce officiating. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Deer Lake. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to St. David of Wales Anglican Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

 

 

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