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Monday, July 2, and all offices will be closed. Publication will
resume and offices reopen Tuesday, July 3.
Tuesday, July 3, 2001
DEATHS
RANDALL, Joseph Willard
New Glasgow
Joseph Willard Randall age 88 of The Odd Fellows Home, Pictou,
formerly of High Crest Place and of 121 Sanborne Street, New
Glasgow died Sunday, July 1, 2001 in the Aberdeen Hospital. Born
in Moncton N.B. he was a son of the late Levi and Elizabeth (McKee)
Randall. He was a retired Automotive Distributor having Ski-Doo
dealerships in Newfoundland and Labrador, and a Ford in Corner
Brook. He was a member of Westmoreland Knights of Pythias No.
3, Western Star Masonic Lodge No. 50, Westville, The New Glasgow
City Club. He served with the 21st Field Ambulance Reserve, during
WW11. He attended Trinity United Church. Survivors: daughter,
Janis Elizabeth Randall Olsen, New Glasgow, son Thomas Gregory,
Chance Harbour; granddaughters: Joan and Kimberley Olsen, several
nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife the former Evelyn
Muriel Smith. Brothers: Jack, Perce, Fred, Russell, William,
Edward, George, Lester, Benjamin. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Ron Dempsey
(Retired United Church) and Major Carson Durdle officiating.
Burial in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation
or the Nova Scotia Lung Association.
HISCOCK, Conrad
Burgeo, NF
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday,
June 30th, 2001 at the Calder Health Care Centre in Burgeo, Conrad
Hiscock at the age of 58. Left to mourn with fond and loving
memories are his wife, Edna; three daughters: Andrea Lewell (Kevin),
Dartmouth, NS, Connie Dolomount (Jamie), St. John's and Wendy
Hiscock, Vegreville, AB; five loving grandchildren: Tara, James
and Melanie Lewell, Andrew and Matthew Dolomount; mother: Maria
Hiscock, Burgeo; brothers: Joe (Elizabeth), Roy (Moira), Rex,
Leslie (Bonnie) and Dale (Eva); sisters: Gladys (Dale) Clarke,
Joyce (Gary) Costello, and June Hiscock; mother and father-in-law,
William and Melita Hardy, and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Ronald Hiscock, Feb. 19, 1981.
The family will be receiving friends from St. John the Evangelist
Anglican Church, Burgeo, on Sunday, 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00
p.m. with Rev. George Childs officiating with interment to follow
in the Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.
BROMLEY, Annie Frances
Pasadena, NF (Formerly of Goose Cove)
Passed away Saturday, June 30th at the Interfaith Home, Corner
Brook, Annie Frances Bromley at the age of 89. Left to mourn
is her husband of 44 years Edward Bromley; sister-in-law Marie
Reardon (Vergus) and a large number of nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her brother Vergus Reardon, sisters: Mary
Jane Kearney (John), Alice Fitzpatrick (Leo), parents William
and Bridget Reardon. The funeral service was held Monday, July
2nd at 10:00 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church, Goose Cove,
followed by the interment at the church cemetery. The visitation
took place Saturday from 7-9 p.m. from Fillatre's Funeral Home,
4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook and Sunday from 7-9 p.m. from
the Roman Catholic Church, Goose Cove. As expressions of sympathy
in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victorian Order
of Nurses, 29 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, NF A2H 5H5.
HACKETT, Michael Nathaniel (Mickey)
Halfway Point, Nfld.
Passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 28th, 2001 at Corner Brook
at the age of 81 years. Mr. Hackett was a Merchant Marine in
WW11. Leaving to mourn are his family, his wife, Dorothy (nee
McCarthy); his daughters: Eileen Park (Wayne) of John's Beach,
Hilda Simmons (Victor) of Corner Brook, and Annie Boudreau (Gary)
of Louisdale, NS; his sons: Joseph and Clayton at home, Kevin,
(Marina) of Halfway Point, and Bernard (Margaret) of Burin. 15
grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Sisters: Monica Gallant
of Mt. Moriah and Elizabeth Francis of Halfway Point. He will
be also missed by a large circle of other relatives and friends.
He is predeceased by his parents: Martha and Nathaniel, brothers:
Joseph and John and sisters: Ann (Hickey) and Sarah (Fewer).
Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167
Country Road, Monday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and
Tuesday during the hours of 10-12 noon. The funeral service will
take place on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea
Roman Catholic Church in Benoit's Cove, with Father B. Buckle
officiating. The interment will take place at the Roman Catholic
Cemetery in Benoit's Cove. Tributes may be made by sending flowers
or by making donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or
to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Building Fund. The funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral
Home, phone 634-2500.
DAY, Frank Lewis
Corner Brook, NF
166 Nfld. Field Regiment
Royal Artillery
Passed away Thursday, June 28th, 2001 at the Health Science Centre,
St. John's, Frank Lewis Day at the age of 77. Left to mourn is
his wife of 41 years Edith Day, 1 son Wayne and wife Nancy; 4
grandchildren: Jason, Sarah, Heather and Rebecca; 3 brothers:
Jim (Marie), Larry (Sylvia), Bob; sisters-in-law: Effie Elliott
(Stan), Ruby Collins; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Evelyn Gillingham,
sister-in-law Patsy Day; brother-in-law Evlyn. The funeral service
was held Sunday, July 1 at 3:30 p.m. from All Saints Anglican
Church, Clarence Street, Reverend Monica Coffin officiated, followed
by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Visitation was held
at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Saturday from
7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy
flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be
made to a charity of one's choice.
TOMASKOW, Bernice Mary
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bernice
Mary Tomaskow announce her passing on Saturday,
June 30, 2001 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 89 years.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her three sisters:
Bertha Yagar, Glens Falls, NY, Joan (Harry) Sparkes, Corner Brook
and Val (Kevin) Pumphrey, St. John's; her sister-in-law, Nellie
(Joseph) Hayes; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers: Joseph
and Thomas (Margaret). The family received friends from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Corner Brook, Sunday 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. The funeral service took place Monday, 10:30 a.m. from
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Father Bernard Buckle officiating,
with interment following at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to a charity
of one's choice.
Wednesday, July 4, 2001
DEATH
HOUSE, Abraham
Bellburns, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Abraham
House announce his passing at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre
in Port Saunders, on Monday, July 2, 2001 in his 87th year. He
leaves to mourn his wife Ivy, three daughters: Barbara (Gerald)
Humber, Daniel's Harbour, Gladys (Ralph) Keough, Parsons Pond,
Edna (Leonard) House, River of Ponds; two sons: Jacob (Ethel),
Cox's Cove, Hubert (Sadie), River of Ponds; twenty-one grandchildren,
thirty-six great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren;
sisters-in-law Elsie House, Corner Brook, Elizabeth House, Meadows,
Emma House, St. John's, Nora House, St. John's and a large number
of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents and eight brothers. The family will be receiving
friends at St. Aiden's Anglican Church in Bellburns on Wednesday,
from where funeral services will take place on Thursday at 2
p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Bellburns.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations can be made
to the Heart and Stroke or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements
are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix.
Thursday, July 5, 2001
DEATHS
WRAY, (nee Dobbin) Nora
Passed away June 4, 2001. Nora resided in Florida and worked
as an Administrative Assistant. She is survived by her daughter
Randi Moran, son David Wray, her mother Cecelia Dobbin, brother
Ron Dobbin, sisters Mona Dobbin, Marie Pennell, Debbie Dobbin,
three grandchildren and her husband. Mass for her family's
intentions will be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 465 Curling
Street on Saturday, July 7th at 5 p.m.
THOMAS, Clyde Winfred
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clyde
Winfred Thomas announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2001 at the age of 69 years. Leaving
to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 44 years,
Renee (nee Fudge), children: Larry (Golda), Corner Brook, Marilee
(Brian) and Michelle, Toronto, ON. Two precious grandchildren
Andrew and Amanda Thomas, Corner Brook. His mother Mrs. Tryphena
Thomas, Interfaith Home, Corner Brook; brothers and sisters:
Maxwell (Clara), Garfield (Daphne), Corner Brook, Geraldine Ferguson
(Charles), Brantford, ON, Joan Wiseman (Roy), Pasadena, Melvin,
Brampton, ON, Renee Penney (Frank), Pasadena, Wallace, Corner
Brook, and half-sister Josie Butt (Byron), Corner Brook. Brothers
and sisters-in-law: Major Ena Necho, Whitehorse, Yukon, Wilson
Fudge (Lillian), Corner Brook, Jean Roberts, Triton, NF and Aubrey
Fudge (Rita), Makinsons, NF, special family friends Shirley Fiander,
Corner Brook, as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and many special friends. He is predeceased by
his father John Thomas and half-sister Joyce Wheeler. The family
will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St.
Mark's Avenue on Thursday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. The
funeral service will be held on Friday, July 6th, at 2:00 p.m.
from the Salvation Army Citadel, Clarence Street, Captain Scott
Rideout officiating, interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations
may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation,
Cancer Unit.
BELLOWS, Margie
Age 54
Sydney River
Marjorie "Margie" Ann Bellows, 54, of Sydney River,
passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of her beloved
family. Born in New Waterford, Margie was the daughter of Russell
and Violet Kennedy, New Victoria. Margie graduated from Western
Memorial Regional Hospital School of Nursing in 1969 and worked
at several hospitals in Newfoundland, Labrador and Cape Breton.
She was involved in many aspects of the Sydney Figure Skating
Club, Cape Breton Minor Hockey Association and the former Children's
Training Centre. Margie had a love for Scottish music especially
the fiddle and was also a curseisillo. She is survived by her
husband of 31 years, Ken, three children: Lisa, Sydney, Lynn
(Kramer LeVatte), Sydney River, Scott (Amanda Jessome), East
Bay and grandson, Braxton David; brothers: Jimmy (Allish), Concord,
Mass., Kevin, River Ryan; sisters: Jane (Dick) Montague, Concord,
Mass., Rita (Blair) Darroch, New Waterford, Mar-Lynn (Peter)
MacNeil, River Ryan, Karen Kennedy (Patrick Tallack), Victoria
Mines. Margie is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Russell
Jr. "Bubby" and a sister, Anna Mae in infancy. Margie
will be deeply missed by many wonderful friends and family. Visitation
will take place at T.W. Curry Funeral Home, Sydney Wednesday,
7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will take
place on Friday at St. Joseph's Church, New Victoria with burial
to follow at the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in Margie's memory to Resicare Cape Breton Association,
146 Vulcan Avenue, Sydney, B1P 5W5. "Margie did it her way
and was an inspiration to us all."
Friday, July 6, 2001
DEATHS
BEDO, Shannon Joseph
Abraham's Cove (Formerly of Felix Cove)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Shannon
Joseph Bedo announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
in Stephenville on Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at the age of 49 years.
He will be sadly missed by his common-law wife, Dinah Campbell
and son, Shannon Patrick Jr. Bedo of Abraham's Cove and daughter,
Corinne Bedo (Ray Smith) of Brampton, Ontario; his mother, Mary
Bedo of Felix Cove; eight brothers: William (Cora) Bedo of Kippens,
Christopher Bedo of Felix Cove, Sandy Bedo (Anita Rowe) of Stephenville,
Arthur (Dorothy) Bedo of Felix Cove, Terrance Bedo of Ship Cove,
Joseph Bedo (Vera Doucette) of Felix Cove, Brendan (Sandra) Bedo
of Brampton, Ontario, Francis Bedo (Vicky Greene) of Felix Cove;
three sisters: Norma (Jerry) Doucette of Felix Cove, Rachel Hunt
(Paul White) of Nova Scotia, Majella (Randy) LaCosta of Piccadilly;
one grandson, Kyle Smith of Brampton, Ontario; a large circle
of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Michael
Bedo on December 30, 2000. Friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy
Church, Port au Port West on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Services will take place on Saturday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m.
from Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port au Port West with interment
in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port East. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
would be greatly appreciated. Funeral Arrangements are under
the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
BURDEN, Patience Cynthia Ida
June 5th, 2001 - July 3rd, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Patience
Burden announce her passing at the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital
in Toronto on July 3rd, 2001. She leaves to mourn her parents
April Young and Levi Burden; her grandparents Dale John Young
and Ida James Burden; her great-grandparents Austin and Marie
Crocker, Stella Young and Una Burden. Also a large circle of
aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by
her great uncle Neil in 1991. Visitation will take place on Friday
and Saturday, from the Anglican Church in Trout River where funeral
service will take place on Sunday July 8th, 2001 at 4:00 p.m.
with Rev. Norman Cutler officiating. Interment to follow at the
Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Now I Lay
Me Down To Sleep"
MARCH, Stanley Clyde
Meadows, NF
Passed away Wednesday, July 4th, 2001 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital, Stanley Clyde March at the age of 85. Left
to mourn, his wife of 62 years, Evelyn (nee: Brake); six children:
Kathleen Hann (Derek), Emma Parsons (Lloyd), Gloria Hunt, Herbert,
Kenneth (Sandra), Earl (Maureen); fifteen grandchildren: Darryl,
Robert, Kenneth Jr., Stephen, Rodney, Paul, Anita, Juanita, Jeanette,
Lorna, Colette, Paula, Heather, Darlene, Krista; eleven great-grandchildren:
Jennifer, Blair, Brittany, Garrett, Coiley, Courtney, Kyle, Ian,
Blake, Cameron, Carter; one great great grandchild Madeline;
two sisters: Marjorie and Hilda House; sisters-in-law: Evelyn
Tucker, Cassie March, Ella Taylor (Alton); and a large number
of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his sons:
David and Coiley, daughters: Linda and Brenda, grandson Gordon;
son-in-law Garwin Hunt, daughter-in-law Lillymae, brothers-in-law:
Dempsey and Kitchener; brothers: Frank Tucker, Henry and Cyril
March; sister Ada Hunt (John), parents Frederick and Alice March.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 7th at 2:00 p.m.
from the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Meadows, Reverend Randy
Lockyer officiating. Followed by the interment at the church
cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Friday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue,
Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at The Holy Trinity Church. As
expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial
donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Church or a charity
of one's choice.
O'KEEFE, Madonna
Bishop's Falls
(Formerly of Stephenville Crossing)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Madonna
O'Keefe announce her passing at the CNRHC, Grand Falls on Tuesday,
July 3, 2001 at the age of 56 years. She will be sadly missed
by her loving husband, Gerald; four sons: Brent O'Keefe of Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Stephen O'Keefe and Bruce O'Keefe, both of Slave
Lake, Alberta, David O'Keefe of Edmonton, Alberta; two daughters:
Connie O'Keefe and Kelli O'Keefe, both of Halifax, Nova Scotia;
her father, Tom Watson of Stephenville Crossing; two brothers:
Nigel (Rita) Watson of Stephenville, Leo (Bride) Watson of Stephenville
Crossing; three sisters: Rachel MacFarlane of Stephenville Crossing,
Jeanetta (Gil) O'Keefe of Stephenville Crossing, Rhona (Bob)
Hynes of Corner Brook; nine grandchildren and a large circle
of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother,
Annie Watson in 1995. Visitation took place on Wednesday evening
and Thursday at Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
Funeral services took place on Friday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m.
from Assumption Parish, Stephenville Crossing with interment
in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street, Stephenville Crossing.
Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of Russell's
Funeral Home, Station Road, Stephenville Crossing.
SWYERS, Darrell James
Mississauga, ON
(Formerly of St. George's)
Passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital
in Toronto Darrell James Swyers at the age of 34 years. He leaves
to mourn, one daughter Nicole, his mother Lorraine, both of St.
George's; girlfriend and loving companion Pearl Dubay, two brothers
Brian (Penny) and Todd of Toronto; niece Cassandra Cormier, nephew
Kyle Cormier, and a large circle of other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving friends form St. Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church, St. George's beginning on Friday at 7 p.m.,
followed by the funeral service on Saturday, July 7th at 11:00
a.m. Interment will follow at the church cemetery on Courthouse
Road. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted
or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing.
WARREN, Sidney
Corner Brook, NF
(formerly of Herring Neck)
February 12, 1911 - July 5, 2001
Passed away on Thursday, July 5th, 2001 at the Interfaith Home
for Seniors at the age of 90 years. Mr. Warren joined the Royal
Orange Lodge Association in Herring Neck in 1934 and continued
his membership for the past 67 years even while residing in Corner
Brook. He was a member of the Fisherman's Lodge in Herring Neck
since the age of 18 years, joining in 1929. Leaving to mourn
is his wife, Lillian (nee Fudge) of 60 years. Special niece,
Betty Lou Bartlett-Hann (Monty) and family of Corner Brook. Nephews:
Eric (Lucy) Warren, Clayton (Patsy) Warren, Ross (Mildred) Warren,
Harry (Ruby) Stuckless and their families all residing at Herring
Neck, Brian (Princelene) Bartlett and family of Deer Lake. Nieces:
Joyce (Mac) Kelligrews and family, of Eastport, Bernice (Ernest)
Froud and family of Twillingate. Sister-in-law: Lucy Warren of
Herring Neck and brother-in-law Cyril Bartlett of Corner Brook.
He will be also missed by a large number of friends and lodge
members. He is predeceased by his parents: Fanny and Solomon,
brothers: Alfred and Herbert, sisters Mildred Bartlett and Ivy
Stuckless, sister-in-law Gladys Warren, brother-in-law Ned Stuckless.
Visitation took place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country
Road, Thursday during the hours of 7-9. His remains went forward
to St. Mary's Anglican Church in Herring Neck for visitation
commencing Friday at 2 p.m. Followed by the funeral service on
Saturday at 2 p.m. with interment at the church 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.
Saturday, July 7, 2001
DEATHS
CRAMM, Marcus
October 15, 1929 - July 5, 2001
Former employee of Gaden's Ltd., Corner Brook, Newfoundland and
Waterfront Place, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Passed away peacefully
on July 5, 2001 at the QE11 Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, in
the presence of his family at the age of 71. Left to mourn is
his loving wife and companion of 49 years and 7 months, Verna
(Foster); children Garry (Worneta) Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Valerie
(Wayne Barrington) St. John's, Newfoundland, Pamela (Wayne Park),
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Terry (Frances Lavers) Corner Brook,
Newfoundland; and grandchildren Bradley, Steven, Elizabeth, Reid,
and Tyler. Also sister Phyllis Snow (Em) Bay Roberts, Newfoundland;
brother Gerald (Marg.) Calgary, Alberta; brother-in-law Jack
(Edna) Foster; sister-in-law Sylvia (Max) Laite and sister-in-law
Clara Foster, and a large circle of family and friends. Marcus
was predeceased by brothers Douglas (1994) and Ralph (1996),
sister Ida (1935) and infant brother Harold. Cremation has taken
place in Halifax and according to his wishes returned to his
birthplace at Heart's Content, Newfoundland. Memorial service
to be held in Atlantic in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street,
Dartmouth, 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2001, Rev. Jonathan Eayrs
officiating. A service of remembrance will also be held at Country
Haven Funeral Home, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, on Sunday, August
12, 2001 at 4 p.m. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian
Paraplegic Association of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Forever
Remembered, Sadly Missed
WILTON, Nathan Harold
October 29th, 1922 - July 5th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harold
Wilton announce his passing at the Bay St. George Seniors Complex, Stephenville
Crossing on July 5th, 2001 in his 78th year. He leaves to mourn
his wife of 57 years Nellie (nee Lush); his four daughters Alice
(Larry), Linda (William), Joyce (Martin) and Barbara. His six
sons Larry (Gail), Melvin (friend Elsie), Calvin, Rendell (Michelle),
Wayne (Friend Valerie), Gerald (Linda), 31 grandchildren and
26 great-grandchildren. Three sisters Gertie Stuckless, Gussie
Hayden and Bessie Critch. One brother George. Also a large circle
of relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain St., Deer Lake from Saturday July
7th and Sunday July 8th 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service
will take place from the Anglican Church in Deer Lake on Monday,
July 9th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Daley officiating. Interment
to follow at Wight's Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever
in our Hearts"
Monday, July 9, 2001
DEATHS
BOLAND, Alexander (Sandy)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alexander
(Sandy) Boland announce his passing at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 7th, 2001 at the age of
49 years. He will be sadly missed by his family. His sons Trevor
and Larry both residing in Corner Brook. One grandchild Evan
of Corner Brook; sister, Lena Campbell of Corner Brook. Two
brothers Brian of Corner Brook, Raymond of Vancouver. Also
leaving to mourn are a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. Sandy was predeceased by his wife Ruby Maclaine,
1994, parents: Larry and Violet Boland, brother Louis, 1995,
sister Linda Roberts, 1998 and stepsister Betty Wheeler, 1998.
Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167
Country Road on Sunday during the hours of 7-9 p.m. and Monday
from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be
held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral
on Mount Bernard Avenue. Interment will take place at Mount
Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by making donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of Country Haven Funeral Home 634-2500.
SNOW, George William
Rocky Harbour, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George
William Snow announce his passing on Friday,
July 6th, 2001 at the Bonne
Bay Cottage Hospital in Norris Point at the age of 86 years.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Gladys
of 52 years, one son Clyde (Wanda), Rocky Harbour. Granddaughter
Amanda, St. John's, grandson David (Tanya), Rocky Harbour and
great-granddaughter Jenelle, Rocky Harbour. Sister Ourellra Butt,
Rocky Harbour, brother Ellis of Kelligrews, as well as a large
circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral
service will take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m. from St. Matthew's
Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour with Rev. Norman Cutler officiating.
Interment to follow at the Church cemetery. Visitation was held
at Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour on Saturday. As expressions
of sympathy flowers greatly accepted or donations may be made
to St. Matthew's Anglican Church Memorial Fund.
DENNIS, Ada Lorraine
John's Beach, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ada
Lorraine Dennis announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Friday, July 6th, 2001 at the age of 55 years. Leaving
to mourn with fond and loving memories are her brothers and sisters:
George (Marjorie), John's Beach, Betty Green (Whitfield), Toronto,
ON, Frank (Annie), Maisie Tarbett, Corner Brook, Geraldine Dennis
(Reg), St. John's, NF, David (Nancy), John's Beach, Derek (Vonnie),
Stephenville, Bernard (Vera), John's Beach; brother-in-law Gerald
Janes, John's Beach, as well as a very large circle of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her
parents, George and Martha Dennis, brothers: Roy and Bruce; sister
Evelyn (Pat) and brother-in-law Harry Tarbett. The family received
friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home on Saturday evening from
7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 8th,
at 2:00 p.m. from St. Ambrose Anglican Church, John's Beach,
with interment at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy,
donations in her memory may be made to the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital Foundation, Renal Dialysis Unit.
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
DEATHS
DONAHUE, Frances Ann
Halfway Point, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frances
Donahue announce her passing on Monday, July
9th, 2001 at her
residence surrounded by her loving family at the age of 84 years.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband
Frank, Halfway Point, two sons: Ned (Gloria) and Tone (Hilda),
one daughter, Sharon Barnes (Kevin), all residing in Benoit's
Cove, four grandchildren: Lisa (Kerry King), Connie (Joe Pennell),
British Columbia, Jennifer and Jonathan Barnes, Frankie and Ryan
Donahue, Benoit's Cove. Three great grandchildren: Scott and
Andrew King, Shawna Pennell, British Columbia. Two sisters: Eileen
Wayson and Ellen White (William),; three brothers: Dick Dormody,
Ralph Dormody (Leonce), and Derrick Dormody (Ellen); sisters-in-law:
Bernice and Maude Dormody, as well as a very large circle of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased
by her sisters Kathleen Sparrow and Margaret Cammie, brothers
James and Edward Dormody. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Tuesday and Wednesday from
the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held
on Thursday, July 12th, at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the
Sea Roman Catholic Church, Fr. Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment
at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to
"Our Lady Star of the
Sea Parish."
POMEROY, Alice L.
1 Atlantic Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alice
L. Pomeroy announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
in Stephenville on Sunday, July 8, 2001 at the age of 79 years.
She will be sadly missed by eight sons: Dan (Marg.) and Ron (Mary),
all of Stephenville, Pat (Sandy) and Jim (Edna), all of Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, Conrad (Peggy) of Toronto, Ontario, Ignatius (Hilda)
of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gerard (Anita) and Jack (Joanne),
all of Stephenville; three daughters: Vernita (Ray) Vey of St.
John's, Irene Sharpe (Dalton Greene) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,
Marcella (Gerry) Lannon of Stephenville; two brothers: Francis
Hann of Stephenville, Patrick (Geraldine) Hann of Toronto, Ontario;
two sisters: Marie (Len) Mackey of St. John's, Elsie Bosso of
Toronto, Ontario; thirty-three grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren
and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband, Patrick Pomeroy on August 2, 1987 and her three
children, Alice, Frankie, Theresa. Friends may call at Russell's
Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, July
11th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville
with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway,
Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers,
donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, July 11, 2001
DEATH
HARNUM (LIND), Mona J. (nee Gillingham)
Corner Brook, Nfld.
Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9th, 2001 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 83 years. She will be
sadly missed by her only daughter, Derrice (Robert Sr.) Pieroway
of Bedford, NS; her two grandsons: Robert Jr. of Elmsdale, NS,
and David of Thunder Bay, Ontario; and three great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Lettie Anstey of Corner Brook
who is the last remaining member of her immediate family, and
a number of nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband
Harry Lind (1951), sisters: Clara, Emeline, Dorothy, Edna, Cora
and Sadie (June 27, 2001), brothers: Ronald and Gordon. Visitation
will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road,
Wednesday during the hours of 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday
from 10:00 to 12:00 noon, from where the funeral service will
take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rosemarie Payne
officiating. The interment will take place at Mount Patricia
Cemetery. Tributes may be made by making donations to the Canadian
Diabetic Association or the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Foundation. The funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, phone 634-2500.
Thursday, July 12, 2001
DEATH
GILLAM, Kristina Donna
Mt. Moriah, NF
1987-2001
Passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital, Kristina Donna Gillam at the age of 14. Left
to mourn are her parents Jim and Donna Gillam; brother David;
aunts and uncles: Special aunt Lois Butt (Ned), Molly Delaney
(Bern), Annetta Noseworthy (Dave), Iris Lovell (Cain), Beatrice
Borden (Larry), Marion Quilty; Monty Gillam (Jan), Elvis Gillam,
Melvin Ellsworth; special cousin Glenys Simon (Bill), respite
worker Vicki Hartery and numerous friends and special caregivers.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Ralph and Mabel Ellsworth,
Albert and Annie Gillam; uncles: Lawrence Ellsworth, Don Starks
and aunt Alice White. The funeral service will be held Friday,
July 13th 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, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions
of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Children's
Wish Foundation.
Friday, July 13, 2001
DEATHS
CORMIER, Collin Joseph
Noels Pond
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Collin
Joseph Cormier announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
in Stephenville on Thursday, July 12, 2001 at the age of 70 years.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Madeline and four
sons: Vernon (Barbara) Cormier, Tony (Betty) Cormier, Kevin (Dianne)
Cormier, Barry Cormier, all of Noel's Pond; four daughters: Linda
(Harry) Kane of Noel's Pond, Irene (Reg) King, Sandra (Roddie)
Jesso, Barbara (Adrian) Cormier, all of Stephenville; three brothers:
Ernest Cormier of Stephenville, Bernard (Rose) Cormier of Brampton,
Ontario, Jerry Cormier of Alberta; three sisters: Maisie Wheeler
of Ontario, Hazel Wheeler of Noel's Pond, Mabel (Alfred) O'Quinn
of London, Ontario; sister-in-law Marilyn Carberry of Noel's
Pond; seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and
a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his parents, Vincent and Clara Cormier and his three sisters,
Priscilla Goobie, Lorraine Jesso, Mildred Lucas and two brothers,
Eric Cormier and Tommy Cormier. Friends may call at Russell's
Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Friday from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July
14th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville.
Cremation Service will take place on Saturday after the Funeral
Service at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Burial service
will take place on Monday, July 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Hillside
Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway. As expressions of sympathy,
in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society
would be greatly appreciated.
BENNETT, Alma
St. Paul's
Oct. 17th, 1915 - July 11th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alma
Bennett announce her passing on Wednesday,
July 11th, 2001 at the Bonne
Bay Health Centre in her 85th year. She will be sadly missed
by her one son Wayne of St. Paul's. Four daughters: Beatrice
(Willis) of St. Paul's, Louis (way written but might mean Louise),
Mabel (Simeon) both of Norris Point and Dora (Aubrey) of Cow
Head. One daughter-in-law Rosie of St. Paul's. One sister Mary
Elizabeth, sister-in-law Daisy, and brother-in-law Donald. 26
grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband Charles, sons Edmund and Leo, daughters Annie
and Mary, parents Charles and Ruth Payne, son-in-law Walter,
sisters, Hilda and Laurabelle, brother Joby and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place from the family residence in St. Paul's
today Friday. Funeral mass of a Christian burial will take place
from Our Lady of the Coast Catholic Church in St. Paul's on Saturday
at 2:00 p.m. with Sister Claudette Gallant 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"
BALL, David
Deer Lake, NF
"Don't be sad, Death is but a fleeting moment compared to the vastness
of eternity." Such was the confidence and faith of David in writing
to his family and friends before starting his new life in Heaven on Wednesday,
July 11th, 2001. Thankful to God for his triumphant life and radiant influence
are beloved wife and soul-mate, Barbara; two wonderful children: Jonathan
and Sarah; loving mother, Evelyn; brothers: Dwight (friend Sharon), Dean
(Brenda) and Desmond (Brandi); sister Duane (Patrick) Tompkins, all of
Deer Lake; parents-in-law: Nat and Julia Coates; brothers-in-law: Amos
(Ida) Coates and Terry (Jackie) Coates, Deer Lake; sister-in-law Brenda
(Rory) Mayo, Goose Bay, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father William, 1995,
grandparents and special grandmother Carrie Cooper, 1987. David was currently
president of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and recently
received an award of merit from NLSLT for outstanding contribution to the
enhancement of the medical laboratory profession in Nfld. & Lab. and has
received certificates of appreciation for serving as their president. David
has served as a Town Councilor for the Town of Deer Lake and also served
as Deputy Mayor. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 15th
at 2:30 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel in Deer Lake with Majors Wade
and Linda Budgell officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery,
Wight's Road. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive,
Deer Lake today from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9
p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Gideon Bible
Fund or to a charity of one's choice.
Saturday, July 14, 2001
DEATH
GALE, George Francis
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George
Gale announce his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Thursday, July 12th, 2001 at the age of 50. He will
be sadly missed by his loving wife Lorraine (nee McCann), and
two precious children Greg and Katie; two brothers: Donald (Doreen)
Gale of Stephenville, Leon (Laurie) O'Quinn of Stephenville;
three sisters: Terri (Don) Dunphy of Stephenville Crossing, Marjy
(Bob) Letzelter of Naples, Florida and Helen (Cliff) Morrie of
Colchester, Vermont. Mother-in-law Mrs. Kathleen McCann of Stephenville.
George is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews
and cousins. He will be deeply missed by many dear friends and
relatives. He is predeceased by his parents George and Frances
Gale, sisters Georgina O'Quinn and Clara Gale, and father-in-law
Philip McCann. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Saturday evening from 7-9
p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will be held on Monday, July 16th, at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral
of The Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue, Fr. Edwin Gale
officiating, interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations
may be made to The Cancer Centre, Western Region, P. O. Box 2005,
Corner Brook, NF, A2H 6J7.
BIRTHS
STRICKLAND
Mike and Connie Strickland are pleased to announce the arrival
of their precious little angel. Michael Archibald Frank was
born at WMRH, March 17, 2001. Weighing 8 lb. 10 oz. and 22
1/2 inches long. Congratulations from a large circle of friends
and family and puppy dog Shelby.
ENGAGEMENT
GALLANT / BUTLER
Susan, daughter of Bernice and Aaron Gallant of Stephenville,
and John, son of Jean and the late William Butler of Sydney
River, NS, are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage
on Friday, August 31, 2001 at St. Stephen's Parish, Stephenville.
WEDDING
EARLE / KEAN
May 5, 2001, The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral was the scene of
a very beautiful wedding between Susan Natalie, daughter of
James and Mary Earle, Massey Drive and Wally Brent, son of
Wallace and Eleanor Kean, Corner Brook. The ceremony was officiated
by Father Maurice O'Quinn. Maid of Honour was Angela Martyn,
best friend of the bride, and best man was Stephen Combdon,
friend of the groom. Bridesmaids were Nancy Bursey (carrying
Tyler Bursey, nephew of the bride), Nadine Earle and Tracey
Kean. Groomsmen were Rob Bursey, Jeff King and Andrew Norris.
Flowergirls were Sarah Bursey, niece of the bride and Stephanie
Mauger, special friend of the bride. Church music was provided
by Karen Michael and soloist Monica Synard. Susan and Wally
honeymooned in Florida as well as a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas.
They now reside in Fort McMurray, AB, where both are employed.
Congratulations and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness
from family and friends.
Monday, July 16, 2001
DEATHS
HICKEY, Angelina Mary
Black Duck Siding, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Angelina
Mary Hickey announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital
in Stephenville on Sunday, July 15, 2001 at the age of 68 years.
She will be sadly missed by three sons: Ivan (Judy) Russell of
Labrador, Edward Brian Hickey (Late Deborah Hickey) of Edmonton,
Andrew (Cindy) Hickey of Ontario; three daughters: Helen (Fred)
Bennett of Ontario, Alma (Neil) Martin of Ontario, Sandra Russell
(Hardy Davis) of Fort McMurray, Alberta; seven brothers: Robert
Jesso, Arson Jesso, Ronald Jesso, Daniel Jesso, Douglas Jesso,
Leonard Jesso and Peter Jesso, all of Cape St. George; five sisters:
Theresa Jesso of Ontario, Cecilia Chaisson of Cape St. George,
Diana Mary Young of Stephenville, May Pittman of Kippens, Dorothy
Jesso of Thunder Bay, Ontario; fourteen grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Hickey. Friends may
call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville
today, Monday, July 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services
will take place on Tuesday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's
Parish, West Street, Stephenville. Cremation Service will take
place after the Funeral Service on Tuesday at Russell's Crematorium,
Stephenville. Burial Service will take place on Thursday, July
19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street,
Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of
flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sir
Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
WENTZELL, Clarissa Amelia (Clara)
Portland Creek, NF
Passed away Sunday, July 15, 2001 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre CLARA
WENTZELL at the age of 90. She will be lovingly remembered
by her daughter Annie Dennis (Frank), Corner Brook, granddaughter
Annie Wentzell (Paul Wylezol), Corner Brook, daughter-in-law
Edna Wentzell, Parsons Pond, brother Donald Payne (Alice), Cow
Head and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband Hugh in 1984 and her son John in 1998. The family
will be receiving friends at St. Joseph's Anglican Church, Portland
Creek, beginning Monday, at 11:30 a.m. followed by the funeral
service Tuesday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend norman Cutler
and James Pratt officiating. The interment will be held at the
church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously
accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Bonne Bay Health
Centre. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's
Funeral Home.
AUCOIN, Bernard Joseph
1 Churchill Street, Stephenville, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bernard
Joseph AuCoin announce his passing at his residence on Saturday,
July 14, 2001 at the age of 81 years. He will be sadly missed
by his two sons: Conrad (Claudia) AuCoin of Stephenville, Alvin
AuCoin (Joyce Marche) of Kippens; two daughters: Joyce AuCoin
and Arlene AuCoin, both of Stephenville and the mother of his
children, Josephine Rose of Stephenville; two brothers: Fintan
AuCoin (O'Quinn) (Marie Williams) of Stephenville, Stan (Joan)
AuCoin (O'Quinn) of Cold Brook; six sisters: Helen (Wally) Ehrnreiter
and Zita Brock, both of Minnesota, USA, Cleophus "Mary" White
of Stephenville, Ria Wood (Ossie Gaudon) of Stephenville, Fidelia
McCarson of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Madonna O'Quinn of Stephenville;
six grandchildren: Candace, Carla, Caroline, Gregory, Clinton,
Alison and one great-grandchild, Thomas, and a large circle of
relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph
Victor and Mary Ellen AuCoin (O'Quinn) and his two brothers,
Gregory and Anselm O'Quinn and one sister, Sister Bernadette
AuCoin. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen
Street, Stephenville today, Monday, July 16th from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, July 17th at
10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville
with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway,
Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers,
donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
no announcements in today's newspaper
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
DEATHS
FORMANGER, Gerald James
Stephenville, NF
Passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 Gerald James Formanger at the age of 62 years. He was a member of Branch 35, Royal Canadian
Legion, Stephenville. Mr. Formanger was a musician all his life,
being able to play different instruments and produced many of
his own tapes and taught many students in the area. He leaves
to mourn, his wife Janet (nee Keating); sons: Jason Formanger,
Port au Port, Warren Tourot, Halifax, NS; Shane Formanger, Dwayne
Formanger and Blaine Formanger, Calgary, AB; his mother Genevieve,
Port au Port; step-sons: Dwight Thomas, Edmonton, AB, Dennis
Thomas, Paradise; sister Doris (Eugene White), Stephenville;
brother Michael Doucette, Toronto, ON; four grandchildren, and
a large circle of family, friends and visitors. He was predeceased
by his father Lewis and his daughter Jaunita. The funeral service
will be held from Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, Port
au Port West, on Friday, July 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Father Gerard
Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic
Cemetery, Winter House. Visitation will take place on Wednesday,
7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 25 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville. As expressions of
sympathy, flowers graciously accepted, or donations may be made
to a charity of one's choice.
MARSHALL, Marie
Flat Bay
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marie
Marshall announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
in Corner Brook on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at the age of 75 years.
She will be sadly missed by one sister, Gertrude Willcott of
St. Alban's and a circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Carl J. Marshall on October
16, 2000. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station
Road, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, July 19th at 2:00
p.m. from St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church in Flat Bay with interment
in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Flat Bay.
NICOLLE, Lance Ross
Brampton, Ontario
Passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2001 near Bolton as a result
of a motor vehicle accident, Lance Ross Nicolle at the age of
16. Lance is the beloved son of Bruce and Cynthia Nicolle, Brampton,
Ontario, loving grandson of Frances and Ross Nicolle, Rocky Harbour.
He will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky
Harbour on Thursday evening from 7-9:00 p.m., and on Friday from
2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday,
July 21st, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, interment
to follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy,
flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity
of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's
Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour.
SWYER, Olive Ina
St. George's, NF
Passed away on Monday, July 16, 2001 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital Olive Ina Swyer at the age of 74 years. She
leaves to mourn, daughters: Olive Swyer (Tony Lomond), Mississauga,
ON and Josephine Swyer, Ottawa, ON; sons: Jerry (Barb), Oromocto,
NB, Norman and Roy (Patsy), Ottawa, ON; grandchildren: Shelley,
James, Christine, Norman and Mackenzie; sisters: Sadie Ward,
Norman's Bay, Labrador and Laura May Newell, Charlottetown, Labrador,
and a number of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her brothers Harry and Joe. The family will be receiving friends
from St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, St. George's, beginning
on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., from where the funeral service
will take place on Thursday July 19th at 2:00 p.m., Reverend
Gwendolyn Butler officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers
graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of
one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's
Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
Thursday, July 19, 2001
DEATH
O'LEARY, Sean Wallace
(Formerly of Corner Brook)
Passed peacefully away on July 18, 2001 at the Health Sciences
Complex Sean W. O'Leary, age 72 years. Predeceased by son, Padraic
(Paddy). Leaving to mourn his loving wife, Vera, 2 sons: Sean
F., Mike (Joyce), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 2 daughters: Mairin
(Maureen) Hitsman, (Michael), Tamarac, Florida, Sheilagh O'Leary.
7 Grandchildren: Keeley, and Keegan O'Leary, Kaelen, Killian
and Kieran Hitsman, Eamm and Maren Ellis-O'Leary. 1 sister Deidre
O'Leary, Florida. Daughter-in-law: Lisa O'Leary, Wales and also
a large circle of close relatives and friends. At Sean's request
cremation has taken place. Family will receive relatives and
friends on Friday, July 20th from 7-9 p.m. at Carnell's Funeral
Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday,
July 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Corpus Christi Parish, Waterford
Bridge Road. Reception to follow service.
Friday, July 20, 2001
DEATH
O'LEARY, Sean Wallace
(Formerly of Corner Brook)
Passed peacefully away on July 18, 2001 at the Health Sciences
Complex Sean W. O'Leary, age 72 years. Predeceased by son, Padraic
(Paddy). Leaving to mourn his loving wife, Vera, 2 sons: Sean
F., Mike (Joyce), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 2 daughters: Mairin
(Maureen) Hitsman, (Michael), Tamarac, Florida, Sheilagh O'Leary.
7 Grandchildren: Keeley, and Keegan O'Leary, Kaelen, Killian
and Kieran Hitsman, Eamm and Maren Ellis-O'Leary. 1 sister Deidre
O'Leary, Florida. Daughter-in-law: Lisa O'Leary, Wales and also
a large circle of close relatives and friends. At Sean's request
cremation has taken place. Family will receive relatives and
friends on Friday, July 20th from 7-9 p.m. at Carnell's Funeral
Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday,
July 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Corpus Christi Parish, Waterford
Bridge Road. Reception to follow service.
Saturday, July 21, 2001
DEATHS
WHEELER, Gregory Clifford
Summerside, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Greg
Wheeler announce his sudden passing at the Diavik Mine Property, NWT,
as a result of an industrial accident on Tuesday, July
17th, 2001 at the age of 27. Precious son of Fred and Geraldine, loving
brother to Jason (Kristie Lee) at home, and Shawn Geary, Toronto;
darling fiancee to Jackie Doyle, Edmonton; beloved grandson to
Mrs. Elsie Wheeler, Summerside. Greg will be dearly missed by
his loving aunts, Kay (Doug) Musseau, Marie (Tom) Chow, Sr. Margaret
Byrne, Betty (Pat) Ryan, Rita (Tony) Blanchard, Mary (Reg) Whelan,
Bernice (Terry) Hann, Marcie (Joachim) Ryan, Geraldine (Hughie)
Ellsworth; uncles: Bud (Diane) Byrne, Bill (Valda) Byrne, Tony
(Esther) Byrne, Ken (Joan) Byrne and Terry (Linda) Wheeler. Special
friends Jim and Inga Doyle, best friends: Jeff Wells and Scott
Parsons, as well as a very large circle of great aunts and uncles,
other relatives and many friends. He is predeceased by grandparents
Percy Wheeler, 1997; Tom Byrne, 1960; Priscilla Byrne, 2001;
and uncle Jim Wheeler 1998. The family will be receiving friends
from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Saturday
evening from 7-9:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 23rd, at 10:30
a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road, officiated
by Fr. Edward Terry, 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. Greg's passing has
left a void that cannot be filled, but his memory will live with
us forever.
MOORE, (Mrs. Edgar Moore) Ann Mary (nee Nolan)
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
A cremation burial service will be held on Sunday, July
22, 2001,
2:00 p.m. at the Mount Patricia Cemetery for the late Ann
Mary Moore. Msgr. Michael Murphy officiating.
O'LEARY, Sean Wallace
(Formerly of Corner Brook)
Passed peacefully away on July 18, 2001 at the Health Sciences
Complex Sean W. O'Leary, age 72 years. Predeceased by son, Padraic
(Paddy). Leaving to mourn his loving wife, Vera, 2 sons: Sean
F., Mike (Joyce), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 2 daughters: Mairin
(Maureen) Hitsman, (Michael), Tamarac, Florida, Sheilagh O'Leary.
7 Grandchildren: Keeley, and Keegan O'Leary, Kaelen, Killian
and Kieran Hitsman, Eamm and Maren Ellis-O'Leary. 1 sister Deidre
O'Leary, Florida. Daughter-in-law: Lisa O'Leary, Wales and also
a large circle of close relatives and friends. At Sean's request
cremation has taken place. Family will receive relatives and
friends on Friday, July 20th from 7-9 p.m. at Carnell's Funeral
Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday,
July 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Corpus Christi Parish, Waterford
Bridge Road. Reception to follow service.
BIRTHS
MANUEL
Jason and Sherry Manuel are pleased to announce the birth of
their precious baby girl Alycia Elizabeth. Alycia was born
at W.M.R.H. weighing 8 lb. 5 oz. Lots of hugs and kisses from
big brother Ryan. Congratulations from many friends and family.
SIMMONS
Heidi & Clyde are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Kyle
Kenneth Simmons on May 11, 2001 at Western Memorial Regional
Hospital in Corner Brook weighing 7 lb. 2 oz. A baby brother
for Heather and Claire. Proud grandparents are Bernd and Rochelle
Staeben and Clyde and Elsie Simmons. Great grandmothers are Gertrude
Maher and Edith Sexton.
KELLOWAY
Tyler Mark Kelloway is pleased to announce the arrival of his
brother, Timothy Aaron, born July
6, 2001. Proud parents Adrian
and Julie would like to thank Dr. Young and all others who
helped in Timothy's arrival.
ENGAGEMENT
MICHAEL / ELLIOTT
Peter and Rosalind Michael are pleased to announce the engagement
of their daughter Brenda Lori Anne to Chad Wallace. The engagement
took place June 24, 01 at Cape Cod, Mass. Chad is the son of
Wallace and Jean Elliott of Botwood, NF.
WEDDING
BUGLAR / TULK
Lloyd and Queenie Buglar are happy to announce the marriage of
their daughter, Chasity to David, son of Robert and Catherine
Tulk on June 9, 2001. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Clayton
Parsons at the home of the Bride's parents. A wine and cheese
reception followed after the ceremony. Best man was Robert
Tulk, brother of the groom and Maid of Honour was Jenni Buglar,
sister of the bride. Flower girl was Ashley Buglar, daughter
of the bride. Chasity and David would like to thank family,
friends and out-of-town guests for sharing their special day.
WELSHMAN / SHEPPARD
Rodney, son of Frank and Imelda Welshman of Mt. Moriah and Paula,
daughter of Wade and Ivy Sheppard of Corner Brook were united
in marriage at St. Mary's Anglican Church on June 2,
2001.
A dinner reception followed the service at the Columbus Club
with Christa Brothers as Masters of Ceremonies. Bestman: Brad
Porter, friend of the groom; Groom attendants: Evan Sheppard,
Kent Brothers, Shawn Park, Mark Sheppard and Derrick Sheehan;
Ringbearer: Ryan Harnett, cousin of the bride; Maid of Honour:
Kim Grant, friend of the bride; Bridesmaids: Daphne Burden,
Carla Noble, Cindy Welshman, Trudy Pink and Melissa Young;
Flowergirl: Melissa Power, Niece of the bride. The couple honeymooned
in Barbados.
Monday, July 23, 2001
DEATHS
LUSH, Florence
Corner Brook, NF
Passed peacefully away at the Interfaith Home for Seniors on
Saturday, July 21st, 2001, Mrs. Florence Lush (nee Dawe) in her
93rd year. Left with wonderful memories, daughters Patricia Rowe
(Ralph), grandchildren, Lorraine, Fred, Mac, John and Lisa. Daughter
Norma Buckle (Dave), grandchildren Chris and Jennifer, daughter
Gladys Jackson (Jim), grandchildren Michael and Philip. Son Kenneth
(Joan), grandchildren Kim, Brenda, Sharon and Kenneth, 16 great-grandchildren;
sisters-in-law Beatrice Dawe at Seldom, Tryphenia Taylor, Elizabeth
Williams (Clem), Hilda Lush, Lewisporte, Elsie Noble, St. John's
and Marie Porter, Florida; brother-in-law Tom Gillingham, Lewisporte,
as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband Malcolm in 1966, sisters Dorothy,
Gladys, Beatrice, Pearl and brother Philip. The family received
friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9,
and will be receiving friends on Monday beginning at 2:00 p.m.
from St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Jackson's Arm, from where
the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 24th, at 2:00
p.m., Rev. Roberta Woodman officiating, interment to follow at
the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by
request, memorial donations may be made to St. Bartholomew's
Cemetery Fund or a charity of one's choice.
BARNES, Mariam Hilda
Trout River, NF
Oct. 21st, 1923 - July 21, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mariam
Hilda Barnes announce her passing on Saturday,
July 21st, 2001 at the
Bonne Bay Health Centre in her 77th year. She will be sadly missed
by her children, Maisie (George) Harris, Madonna (Henry) Decker,
Elsie (Elwin) Park, and Bernie (Mona) Barnes, 8 grandchildren
and 5 great-grandchildren, one brother Daniel Snook, also a large
circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband
Chesley. Visitation took place from the Salvation Army Church
in Trout River on Saturday evening and Sunday where also funeral
services will take place on Monday at 2:00 p.m. Interment to
follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. "Forever
in Our Hearts"
WICKS, Eric G.
Gander, NF
Passed away suddenly July 20, 2001, Eric G. Wicks of Gander,
age 79. Predeceased by his wife Marie (McDonald), youngest daughter
Patsy, father Lewis, mother Alice and brother Gordon. Left to
mourn: son Dennis (Lisa) of Gander, daughters Maxine (Bob Briggs)
of Gander, Jackie (Peter Curnew) of Gander, Shirley (Fred Sweetland)
of Corner Brook, son-in-law Larry Menchion of Gander, grandchildren
Corey, Christopher, Mark and Alicia, brother Judge Lloyd Wicks
(Eileen) of St. John's, sisters Annie Knee of St. John's, Pearl
Blackwood of St. John's, and Patsy (Fred Nicholl) of Ottawa,
ON, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Eric was
very active in the Lion's Club, The North Atlantic Aviation Museum,
and the Amateur Radio Club (V01FA). Flowers gratefully accepted
or donations to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Visitation 10 a.m.
to noon Monday. Funeral services from St. Martin's Anglican Cathedral,
Gander 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001. Interment to follow at
All Saints Cemetery, Gander.
O'QUINN, Lawrence
Piccadilly, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lawrence
O'Quinn announce his passing at his residence in Piccadilly on
Saturday, July 21st, 2001 at the age of 65 years. He will be
sadly missed by his wife Verna, his three sons: Wayne in Stephenville,
Rick (Ronnie) and Ken (Maggie) both in London, Ontario, his daughter
Cathy George in Stephenville. He also leaves to mourn four brothers:
Kenneth (Audrey) in Lourdes, Bernard (Mary) in Stephenville,
Michael and Alf (Mabel) both in London, Ontario, his five sisters:
Jean (Ronald) Hynes in Port au Port, Margaret Schumph in Kippens,
Rita Janes in Boswarlos, O'Dell (Ray) Dingler in Oklahoma and
Evelyn (Jim) McClean in Arkansas along with fourteen grandchildren
and a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation services
took place at Russell's Funeral Home and Crematorium. Funeral
services will take place on Monday, July 23rd, 2001 at 2 p.m.
from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street with Interment in the
Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway.
Tuesday, July 24, 2001
DEATHS
BROOKS, Ronald James
Cape St. George
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ronald
James Brooks announce his passing at the Health Science Centre in St.
John's on Friday, July 20, 2001 at the age of 67 years. He will
be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marie and three sons: Larry
(Anna) Brooks of Mississauga, Ontario, Ross (Dawn) Brooks of
Stroud, Ontario, Carl Phillips of Toronto, Ontario; three daughters:
Rose (John) Moffat and Lacy (Joe) Sciammana, all of Mississauga,
Ontario, Mary Phillips of Toronto, Ontario and his birth mother,
Ruby of Toronto, Ontario; two brothers: Don (Ann) Brooks of Brockville,
Ontario, Eddy Brooks of Shelburne, Ontario; three sisters: Marg
Weeks (Larry Arseneau) of Etobicoke, Ontario, Hazel (Stan) Morton
of Bridgenorth, Ontario, Pat (Keith) Thomas of Toronto, Ontario;
seven grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Edward James Brooks and his
step-mother, Mary Brooks and his first wife, Olive Brooks (Clarke)
and his sister, Violet Watson. Visitation took place at Our Lady
of the Cape Parish, Cape St. George on Monday. Funeral Services
will take place on Tuesday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. from Our Lady
of the Cape Parish, Cape St. George. Cremation Service will take
place after the Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 24th at Russell's
Crematorium, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, donations
to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation, St. John's would
be greatly appreciated. Funeral Arrangements are under the supervision
of Russell's Funeral Home and Crematorium, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
WELSH, Mary Elizabeth (nee Payne)
Norris Point
March 24, 1923 - July 22, 2201 (date printed in obituary but
should be 2001)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Elizabeth Welsh announce her passing on Sunday,
July 22, 2001 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital in her 78th year. She will be sadly
missed by her five sons: Isaac (Christine) of Norris Point, Joseph
(Rossanna) of Brampton, Ontario, Christopher (Joyce) of Norris
Point, Terrance (Ivy) of Rocky Harbour and Manson (Nina) of Norris
Point. Three daughters, Linda (Mrs. Anthony Decker) of Norris
Point, Shirley of Norris Point and Lucy (Mrs. Wilfred Osmond)
of Peace River, Alberta. Twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen
great-grandchildren. One brother, Joseph (Sabina) of Norris Point,
her son-in-law Willis Major of Norris Point. Also a large circle
of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband
Israel, daughter Gertrude, granddaughters Lori-Lynn and Jennifer
Terry. Visitation took place from the Church of the Good Shepherd
Anglican Church in Norris Point on Monday. Visitation will take
place on Tuesday from St. Matthews Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour
where also Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday at 2
p.m. Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street,
Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"
YOUNG, Clyde Joseph
Summerside, Prince Edward Island (Formerly of Lourdes, NF)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clyde
Joseph Young announce his passing in Summerside, Prince Edward Island
due to a car accident on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the age of
38 years. Leaving to mourn his beloved mother, Marie Young of
Lourdes; six sisters: Martina (Richard) Duffenais of Lourdes,
Diane (Larry) Hepditch of Piccadilly, Lillian (John) Fiander
of Western Shore, Nova Scotia, Elizabeth (John) Duffenais of
Lourdes, Carolyn (Brian) Woods of Summerside, Prince Edward Island,
Nicole (Raymond) Benoit of Lourdes; three brothers: Clifton Jr.
(Michelle) Young of Piccadilly, Glen (Juanita) Young and Rodger
(Lisa) Young, all of Summerside, Prince Edward Island; a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his father, Clifton Young Sr. on December 17, 1997 and his
brother Roderick Young on November 5, 1962. Friends may call
at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral
Services will take place on Thursday, July 26th, at 10:30 a.m.
from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes with interment in the
Roman Catholic Cemetery in Three Rock Cove. As expressions of
sympathy, flowers would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements
are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen
Street, Stephenville.
"Loved In Our Hearts Forever"
Wednesday, July 25, 2001
DEATH
BENNETT, Mary Elizabeth (nee Payne)
St. Paul's
September 15th, 1913 - July 23rd, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Elizabeth Bennett announce her passing on Monday,
July 23rd, 2001 at the
Bonne Bay Health Centre, in her 87th year. She will be sadly
missed by her grandson Curling with whom she resided with in
St. Paul's; her daughters: Alice Payne of Ontario and Annie Bennett
of St. Paul's; one son Frazer and wife Marie of St. Paul's; 18
grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren;
her son-in-law George Payne of Cow Head and sister-in-law Daisy
Payne. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her husband Walter James; daughters: Ruth Payne
and Edna Payne; sons-in-law: Lorne Payne, Edmund Bennett and
Enos Payne; grandchildren: Leslie Bennett, Perry Bennett, Christopher
Payne and Raymond Payne; two great-grandchildren: Danny Payne
and Tara Hutchings; parents: Ruth and Charles Payne; brother
Jobie Payne and sisters: Alma Bennett, Laura-Belle Hutchings
and Hilda Bennett. Visitation will take place from her family
residence in St. Paul's Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral service
of a Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
from Our Lady of the Coast Roman Catholic Church with Sister
Claudette 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"
Thursday, July 26, 2001
no announcements in today's edition of the newspaper
Friday, July 27, 2001
DEATHS
CHAFFEY, Margaret Victoria
Stephenville Crossing, NF
Passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2001 at Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital, Margaret Victoria Chaffey, at the age of 88 years.
She leaves to mourn, sons: Eddy and Pete (Mary Ann), Stephenville
Crossing; Edgar (Linda), Edmonton, Alberta; Calvin (Adelaine),
Mississauga, Ontario; daughters: Marie Chaffey, Stephenville
Crossing; Von (Harold) Legge, Heart's Delight; Cindy (Bert) Campbell,
Montreal, Quebec; Carol (Carl) Simonoviche, Mississauga, Ontario;
Marg (Danny) Efurd, California, USA; twelve grandchildren and
twelve great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and
friends. She was predeceased by her husband Peter, daughter Madonna,
brothers and sisters, Narcis, Mary, Peter and Annie. The family
will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West
Street, Stephenville Crossing on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and
on Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held
on Saturday, July 28th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Roman Catholic
Church of the Assumption, Father Ariel Garcia officiating, assisted
by Monsignor Roddy White, with interment to follow at the church
cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to
Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation.
DUNPHY, Myrtle Mary
Myrtle Mary Dunphy passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital,
Calgary, AB on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the age of 66 years.
She is survived by her loving family, sons: David, Tony, and
John; daughters: Dianne and Tracey; six grandchildren: Kelly,
Rainbo, Ben, Kelsey, Taylor and Brigette; as well as numerous
relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Fillatre's
Funeral Home, on Clinic Drive, Deer Lake, Nfld. on Sunday,
July 29th, 2001 from 2-4:00 p.m., and 7-9:00 p.m. Memorial
Service will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish in Deer
Lake, Nfld. on Monday, July 30, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of
flowers a donation in Myrtle's memory may be made to the Arthritis
Society of Canada, P. O. Box 522, Stn. C, St. John's, Newfoundland,
A1C 5K4. Personal Alternative, Funeral Services, Calgary, AB,
1-888-216-5111.
PATEY, Linda May
Port Saunders, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Linda
May Patey announce her passing on Wednesday,
July 25, 2001 at the
Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 51. Leaving
to mourn with fond and loving memories are her two daughters,
Lillian (Humphrey Patey), River of Ponds, and Edna (James Blackwood),
Corner Brook; three precious grandchildren, Jamie, Ashley and
Corey. Brothers: Walter, Port Saunders, Lee (May), Hawks Bay,
Donald (Donna), Port Saunders, and Gordon (Ethel), Mississauga,
ON; one sister Kathleen Newhook (Leroy), Old Ship, Trinity Bay;
step-children: Melinda, Lonnie, Corey, Caroline, Troy and Jason,
all residing in Norris Point, as well as a large circle of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by special
friend Sterling Payne, parents Hibbert and Hester Patey, brother
Roy and sister Olive. Visitation will take place from the Pentecostal
Church in Port Saunders beginning on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from
where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 28 at
6:00 p.m., Rev. Norman Cutler officiating. Interment to follow
at the Interfaith Cemetery, Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy,
flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity
of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
Saturday, July 28, 2001
DEATH
GIBBONS, George M.
Passed away suddenly at his residence at St. John's on Thursday,
July 26, 2001, George Matthew Gibbons, aged 58 years, originally
of St. Mary's. George worked as a pharmacist with the General
Hospital for over 30 years. George is predeceased by his father
George, mother Josephine and father-in-law Michael Tobin. Leaving
to mourn Alice (nee Tobin), devoted mother of his four loving
sons: Gerard (Jackie), Stephen, Michael and Glen; three brothers:
Seumas (Marjorie) of Corner Brook, Don (Jean) of St. Mary's
and John (Bernadette) of St. Mary's; mother-in-law Irene Tobin
of St. Vincent's and a large circle of relatives and friends
especially Jim Murray, John Fagan and Ken Brace. Resting at
Carnell's Funeral Home, Freshwater Road on Saturday, July 28th
from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and at Gibbons' Funeral Home in
St. Mary's on Sunday, July 29th, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Prayer Service (Vigil) at Carnell's Funeral Home on Saturday,
July 28th at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday,
July 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, St.
Mary's. Burial to follow at St. Mary's. Flowers gratefully
accepted or donations may be made to the General Hospital Foundation.
WEDDING
FROST / BERKE
Carla, daughter of Catherine Frost, step-daughter of Jim Caravan,
daughter of Carl Frost, stepdaughter of Verna Frost and Arnold,
son of Randel and Shelia Berke of Cranbrook, BC were united
in marriage on April 20, 2001 in Corner Brook. A dinner reception
followed the marriage service at the Rec Plex with Jim Caravan
as Master of Ceremonies. Best man was Ronald Berke, brother
of the groom, maid of honour was Kim Frost, sister of the bride,
ring bearer was Stephen Frost, brother of the bride. Carla
and Arnold would like to thank their family, friends and out
of town guests for sharing in their special day. The couple
reside in Calgary, Alberta.
Monday, July 30, 2001
DEATHS
GUSHUE, Brian James
Fort McMurray (formerly of Corner Brook)
May 31st, 1961 - July 27th, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Brian
James Gushue announce his sudden passing on Friday,
July 27, 2001 at
Fort McMurray, Alberta in his 40th year. He will be forever loved
and always remembered by his parents, Dinah and Edmund Gushue
of Kippens, his special friend Karen Corcoran of Fort McMurray,
his sisters: Wanda (Garry Walsh) of Corner Brook, Regina (Herman
Payne) of Fort McMurray, his brothers: Paul (Karen), Gary (Margaret)
all of Corner Brook, David (Bernetta), Anthony (Eucilda), Peter
(Corina), Keith (Stephanie) all of Fort McMurray. Also a large
circle of relatives and friends. Visitation will take place today
Monday from St. Brendan's Church in Irishtown from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Mass will be celebrated at All Hallows Church, Humber Road
on Tuesday, July 31st, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow
at the family plot at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully
accepted or donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in
our hearts"
O'QUINN, Francis
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It is with great sadness the family of Francis O'Quinn announce
his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner
Brook, on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at the age of 83. He leaves
to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Roseanna; one
sister, Mildred O'Quinn, Stephenville; two brothers: Ernest (Mabel),
South Hampton, ON, and George (Gertrude Murphy), Stephenville;
children from a previous marriage, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, three nieces and a large circle of
relatives and friends. The family received friends from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday,
July 30, at 10:00 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the
Assumption, Stephenville Crossing, Father Aiden Devine officiating,
with interment to follow at the Brook Street Cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made
to a charity of one's choice.
Tuesday, July 31, 2001
DEATHS
HARDING, Joseph Ross
September 16, 1954 - July 11, 2001
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ross
Harding announce his sudden passing at St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph,
ON on July 11, 2001 at the age of 46. Predeceased by his father
Joseph in 1974 and mother Flouretta in 1999. He leaves to mourn
his loving wife Teri of Guelph, ON; two sons: Robbie of Ontario
and Mark Goulding of Deer Lake; one daughter Cathy and two grandchildren
of Ontario; three brothers: Gerald (Elizabeth) of Brampton, Mario
(Silvanna) of Sarnia, and Cordell (Cori) of Guelph; four sisters:
Florence Doucet (Ted Carlton) of Kitchener, Serena (Milton) Feltham,
Glenda (Reg) Rubia, Emma (Bruce) Upward, all of Deer Lake; also,
a large circle of relatives and friends. At Ross's request a
cremation has taken place at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral
Home in Guelph, Ontario. Family will receive relatives and friends
for a memorial service on Wednesday, August 1st, 2001 at the
Salvation Army Citadel in Deer Lake at 2:00 p.m. Any expressions
of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to
the charity of one's choice.
JANES, Eloise
Deer Lake, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eloise
Janes announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the age of 73. Leaving to mourn with
fond and loving memories are her children: Beverly (Lindo) Reid,
Clarenville, NF, Brian (Ann), St. John's, NF, Susan (Tom) Kelly,
Edmonton, AB, Ron Janes, Ottawa, ON and Lisa Janes, Deer Lake,
NF; grandchildren James Reid, Edmonton, Jamie Noseworthy, Brian
Janes Jr., St. John's, McKenzie Kelly, Edmonton, Rachel Janes,
Deer Lake; brothers: Watson Critch and Ronald Osmond, Deer Lake,
sisters: Joan King, Deer Lake and Beth Sibley, Botwood, aunt
Winnie Loder, Deer Lake, as well as a large circle of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by husband
Ronald, son Derrick, 1989, and daughter Mona, 1990. The family
will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic
Drive on Tuesday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, August 1st, at 2:00 p.m. from
the Pentecostal Church, Pastor Baker officiating, interment to
follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wight's Road. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be
made to the charity of one's choice.
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