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The Western Star Newspaper
August 2000

 

Tuesday, August 1, 2000

DEATH

MOREY, James C.
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Morey announce his passing at his residence on Monday, July 31, 2000 at the age of 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Peggy (nee Fitzgerald); sons Gerald (Lynn), and Bruce, all of Corner Brook and Darryl (Lisa) of Toronto; daughter Jacqueline (Roger Maxwell) of Florida; mother Ernestine Morey of Corner Brook; grandchildren Brett, Austin, Stephanie and Joshua; sisters Mabel Brenton, Lorraine O'Quinn, Patsy Taylor and Matida Clayton; brother (Skip) Derek Morey and also a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Morey was predeceased by his son Brian in 1996, father Basil; brothers Gerald and Bruce and sister Vivian. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 10-12 Noon. The funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street with Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to the Palliative Home Care whom Jim received help from in order to help them purchase equipment to help others. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, phone 634-9800.


Wednesday, August 2, 2000

DEATHS

HUMBER, Howard
Howard Humber
, husband of the late Gladys Humber, son of the late Harriet and James Humber, died on July 28, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Montreal, Quebec. He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Nancy and son-in-law, Edmund; grandson, Graham (Sonal); sister, Olive; sisters-in-law, May, Edna, Gwen, Corrine and Lois; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, specially the Brake family. Also Owen, Eamon, Hisako, Moegi, Mayu and Lumine. Born in Norris Point and grew up in Corner Brook, he remained a true Newfoundlander for his eighty-three years. Howard proudly served in the British Artillery during World War II and is well remembered by friends from the Newfoundland regiment. The family would welcome visitation at the Collins Clarke Funeral Home, 222 Highway 20 (Cartier exit 49) in Pointe Claire on Friday, August 4th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, August 5th at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at the Field of Honor in Point Claire.

STONE, Lloyd Franklin Churchill
Corner Brook, NF
May 10, 1942 - July 31, 2000
It is with great sadness that the family of Lloyd Stone announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2000 at the age of 58. Leaving to mourn with fond memories are his loving wife Ida (nee Farwell), one daughter: Caroline and husband Peter Schamerhorn of Ottawa; one son Jason of Calgary; five brothers: Eric, Wabush, Ralph (Lorraine), Paul (Alvina), Seal Cove, Conception Bay, John (Lorraine), Mary's Harbour, Labrador and Hedley of Corner Brook. Six sisters: Edna (Ellison) Butt, Stella (George) Walters, Corner Brook, Loretta (Ronald) Berkshire, Pasadena, Mavis (Michael) Cole, Wabush, Verna (Ward) Pye, Lodge Bay, Labrador and Ruth of Corner Brook. Sisters-in-law: Jean Collier, Minden, Ontario, Shirley Farwell, Springdale and Freda (James) Boone, Springdale. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and caring friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Jessie Stone. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Wednesday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. and on Thursday morning from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral officiated by The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse, Dean of the Cathedral. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to "Brain Tumor Association of Canada, 650 Waterloo Street, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6B 9Z9", or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

LEPRIEUR, Michael Fintan
West Bay Centre

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Fintan LePrieur announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Monday, July 31, 2000 at the age of 61 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Eva; three daughters: Donna (Kenny) O'Quinn, Barbara (Donny) Benoit, all of West Bay Centre, Cecilia (Mark) Bukowski of Ontario; three brothers: Gordon (Sharon) LePrieur of Ontario, Martin (Karen) LePrieur and Joseph LePrieur, all of Alberta; one sister, Lodiann Snook or Lourdes; five grandchildren: Kenny O'Quinn, Jessica Bukowski, Steven O'Quinn, Daniel Benoit, Aaron Benoit; a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes on Wednesday from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 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, Stephenville.

PIEROWAY, William Leonard
Shallop Cove, St. George's, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Leonard Pieroway announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on August 1, 2000 at the age of 65. He leaves to mourn, his wife Margaret; two sons: Carl (Rose), Mattis Point, Stephen (Donna), Barachois Brook; four daughters: Carla, Mrs. Darren Young, Shallop Cove, Carolyn, Mrs. Fred White, Stephenville Crossing, Emily and Ron Sullivan, Nova Scotia, Diane and Steve, St. Georges; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola (Leslie) Colson, Nova Scotia; one brother, Donald & wife Linda, Shallop Cove, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Lorraine, mother Margaret Pieroway, and grandson William. The family will be receiving friends from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, St. Georges, Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9; Thursday 10-12 noon, from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 3rd at 2:00 p.m., Father Aidan Devine officiating. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Shallop Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.


Thursday, August 3, 2000

DEATHS

HUMBER, Agnes Mary
February 19th, 1914 - August 2nd, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Agnes Humber announce her passing on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2000 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point at the age of 86 years. She leaves to mourn her son Dave, his wife Verna and their children Glenis (Norman) Johnson and Dwayne. Four brothers: Freeman (Enid), Richard, Curtis (Ethel) and Raymond (Shirley). Two sisters: Yula (Rendal) Ellsworth and Emma Strickland. Sisters-in-law: Louise Humber, Signa Manual and Bertha Pittman. Also left to mourn are a number of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Agnes was predeceased by her husband Leslie on January 18, 1980; her mother and father, George and Clara Pittman as well as three brothers, Norman, Silas and Les. Visitation will take place at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norris Point today, Thursday beginning 2 p.m. from where the funeral service will take place on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Beverly Kean-Newhook officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or a donation to a charity of one's choice may be made. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour. God called me home to my heavenly family for eternal rest.

ALEXANDER, Louis Albert
St. Judes, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Louis Albert Alexander announce his passing on Tuesday, August 1st, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 72 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Francis, two sons: Louis (Carol), Brampton, Ontario and Henry (Nawal), New Market, Ontario, two grandchildren: Albert and Alana. Sisters: Margaret (Eugene) Sheppard, St. Judes and Annie (Charlie), Ontario. Brother: Augustus (Marilyn), Irishtown. Also a large number of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers Ralph, Andrew and Noel. Sisters: Angelina and Lucy. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake today from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Church with Father Collins officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wight's Road. As expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

SAMSON, Peter
Brig Bay, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Samson announce his passing at the Health Science Centre, St. John's on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at the age of 80 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Bessie (nee Hoddinott); three daughters: Barbara (Wilson) Brown, Elsie (Grant) Cunard and Marina, all of Brig Bay; four sons: Thomas (Jessie), Hiram (Bernice) and Kevin, Brig Bay; Conrad (Effie), Reef's Harbour; four grandchildren: Faye, Lorne, Dean and Diane; two great grandchildren: Katelyn and Brittany; sisters: Cora Payne, Brig Bay and Ursula Chambers, Blue Cove; brothers: Bill, Don and Jim Samson, Brig Bay, and many other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends at the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, August 4th, at 2:00 p.m., Reverend Ross Rumbolt officiating, with interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be graciously accepted or donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port au Choix.


Friday, August 4, 2000

DEATH

WHYNOT, Randolph Scott
Prince George, BC
(Formerly of Curling, NF)
June 24, 1957 - July 30, 2000

Entered into eternal rest on July 30th, 2000, Randy is survived by his mother, Jean Whynot Burdette and Step-Father, James O. Burdette of Ladson, South Carolina; brothers and sisters: Patsy Abbot of Kitchener, Theresa Salines of Toronto, Kevin Whynot of Corner Brook, Joseph Whynot of Kitchener, Wayne Whynot of Prince George, BC, Donald Burdette of Chicago, IL, Deborah Burdette of Nashville, TN, Diana Burdette of Waretown, NJ and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home on Friday during the hours of 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Curling with Father Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, phone 634-9800.


Saturday, August 5, 2000

DEATHS

OZON, Kevin
57 years

Of Gull Island Road, White Point, Queens Co., died August 2, 2000 in the Queens General Hospital in Liverpool. Born in Benoit's Cove, Newfoundland, he was a son of Kathleen (Hynes) Ozon of Benoit's Cove, Newfoundland and the late Eve A. Ozon. He fished for many years on the B.C.M. Atlantic retiring early due to ill health. He enjoyed watching wrestling greatly. He is survived by his wife, the former Gloria Clattenburg, two daughters: Donna Stewart of Milton and Lisa of Gull Island Road; a son Peter of Gull Island Road, eleven grandchildren, three sisters: Dulcie Gallant and Dot Fewers, both of Benoit's Cove and Judy Ozon of Corner Brook; four brothers: Gus of Mersey Point, Ron of Montreal, Alex of Benoit's Cove and Peter of Corner Brook. He was predeceased by a son Jamie, and a number of brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 p.m. at Chandlers Funeral Home in Liverpool. A reception will follow at 5:00 p.m. at 163 Gull Island Road in White Point for family and friends. A private graveside service will take place at a later date. Reverend Don McLeod officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the charity of choice.

PEDDLE, Margaret Josephine (nee Cormier)
June 17, 1912 - August 4, 2000

Margaret passed away peacefully at the Interfaith Home for Senior Citizens, Corner Brook on August 4, 2000. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Peddle and daughter Joan Scovill in 1970. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild: Mary and Arthur Green, Ottawa (Nancy, Stephen, David and Myriam), John and Joan Peddle, Corner Brook (Karen and Katrina), Patrick and Patricia Peddle, St. John, New Brunswick, (Michael, Jennifer and Carolyn), Ann and Fred Baldock, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Joe, Brian and Megan), Theresa Peddle, Ottawa (Chantal), Gerald and Esther Peddle, Deer Lake (Bernard). She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank and Marjorie Cormier and Harold and Patricia Cormier, Corner Brook and by her sisters Henrietta Bruce, Stephenville, Alma Flynn, Verdun, Quebec and Gladys Lee, Sarnia and by her son-in-law Edwin Scovill of Calgary and her sister-in-law Emily Cormier-Grant of Oakville, Ontario and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Mark's Avenue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. The funeral service will take place from Holy Redeemer Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7th, 2000, followed by interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be accepted; however, donations to Long Term Care, Corner Brook would be preferred by her family.


Monday, August 7, 2000

DEATHS

PETERS, George
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Lourdes)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Peters announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Saturday, August 5th, 2000 at the age of 87 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary; three sons: Michael (Melissa) of London, Ontario, George (Joan) of Ontario, Lloyd (Giselle) of Ajax, Ontario; two daughters: Elsie (Maurice) Letourneau of Marwane, Alberta, Marcia (Charles) Jesso of Port au Port East; one brother, Alfred Peters of Lourdes; five sisters: Gertrude Farewell of Halifax, NS, Lillian Duffney, Grace (Joseph) Hynes, Ellie (John) Bungay, all of Lourdes, Mary of United States; six grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Maria Regina Parish in Port au port East on Monday. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, August 8th at 11:00 a.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, 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.

JOYCE, William Richard
Lark Harbour

It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Richard Joyce announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday, August 4th, 2000 at the age of 68 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Mary Alice Sheppard Joyce; four sisters Marjorie Prosper, Laura Dorothy Beaubien both of Corner Brook, Mary (John) Prosper of Benoit's Cove and Lillian Guy (Scott) of Terrace, BC; three brothers: Donald (Bernice), Ralph (Linda) both of Lark Harbour, Wilson (Hattie) of Terrace, BC. William also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Clifton and Mary, two brothers Alan & Clayton, sister Jennate, and brother-in-law Harold Prosper. The family received friends from Country Haven Funeral Home on Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and 10-12 noon Monday, from where funeral services will take place from the chapel of Country Haven Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Father Simon officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the chemotherapy unit of the W. M. R. Hospital Foundation or charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road. Where your family is part of ours. Phone 634-2500.

WALDRON, Joseph
April 13th, 1920 - August 5th, 2000
Deer Lake, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Waldron announce his passing at the W. M. R. Hospital on Saturday, August 5th, 2000 in his 80th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Irene (nee Johnson); his 3 sons: Larry & wife Carmel of Deer Lake, Fred & wife Doris of Pasadena, and Calvin & wife Mildred of Corner Brook; his 2 grandchildren Lisa & Mark. Also leaves to mourn a large circle of relatives and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends at Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, August 7th, 2000. A memorial service will be held at the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall on Tuesday, August 8th, 2000 at 2 p.m. with the interment of remains of Joseph Waldron at the cemetery in Pasadena. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in Our Hearts"

KRYSKI, Catherine Ann (L.P.N., WMRH)
Pasadena, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Catherine Ann Kryski (nee Dicks) announce her passing at the Health Science Centre, St. John's on Thursday, August 3rd, 2000 at the age of 39 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband Tim; daughters: Nicole Howlett and Katrina Kryski, her mother and father Peter and Joan Dicks; brother: Joseph (Lenora) Dicks; sisters: Rita Brake and Joan (Greg) Watton; brothers and sisters in law: Larry Kryski and Gail Delaney, John Kryski, Theresa Kryski, Judy Kryski-Bennett and Greg Bennett; uncles: Clarence (Mame), Clifford (Mary), Frank (Merla), Kevin (Joan), David (Betty), Eugene (Sheila), Jim, Gerry (Marion), Larry, Wilfred (Marilyn) Guy; aunts: Judy (Gerald) Rumbolt, Diane (Alex) Hatcher, very special aunt Margaret Dicks, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, as well as her faithful companion 'Oreo'. She is predeceased by her brother Peter, aunt Mary Dicks, and mother and father in law Thelma and Rudolph Kryski. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m. at All Hollows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation, Chemotherapy Unit.

PEDDLE, Margaret Josephine (nee Cormier)
June 17, 1912 - August 4, 2000

Margaret passed away peacefully at the Interfaith Home for Senior Citizens, Corner Brook on August 4, 2000. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Peddle and daughter Joan Scovill in 1970. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild: Mary and Arthur Green, Ottawa (Nancy, Stephen, David and Myriam), John and Joan Peddle, Corner Brook (Karen and Katrina), Patrick and Patricia Peddle, St. John, NB, (Michael, Jennifer and Carolyn), Ann and Fred Baldock, Dartmouth, NS (Joe, Brian and Megan), Theresa Peddle, Ottawa (Chantal), Gerald and Esther Peddle, Deer Lake (Bernard). She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank and Marjorie Cormier and Harold and Patricia Cormier, Corner Brook and by her sisters Henrietta Bruce, Stephenville, Alma Flynn, Verdun, Quebec and Gladys Lee, Sarnia and by her son-in-law Edwin Scovill of Calgary and her sister-in-law Emily Cormier-Grant of Oakville, Ontario and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Mark's Avenue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. The funeral service will take place from Holy Redeemer Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7th, 2000, followed by interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be accepted; however, donations to Long Term Care, Corner Brook would be preferred by her family.


Tuesday, August 8, 2000

DEATH

WISEMAN, Annie Mildred (nee Brown)
Corner Brook, NF
July 12, 1921 - August 7, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Mildred Wiseman announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, August 7th, 2000 at the age of 79 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband Edward Wiseman of 56 years; three sons: William (Elsie), David (Kay) and Randell (Diane); two daughters: Cynthia (Harold) Whiteway and Joy (Derek) Ralph; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren; twin sister, May (Harold) Thomas, Grand Falls-Windsor, Alma Lemoine, St. John's, and Frances Porter, Stephenville, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. from The Salvation Army Temple, O'Connell Drive, Major Larry Martin officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the NF and Lab. Lung Association or to the charity of one's choice.


Wednesday, August 9, 2000

DEATHS

DYKE, Myrtle Mary (nee Brake)
Passed away Monday, August 7, 2000 at her home in Toronto in her 95th year, Myrtle Mary Dyke, daughter of Walter and Alice Brake (Lovell). She is survived by her daughters: Donna Firman (Barry) Toronto; and Alice Dyke (John) Bermuda; brother John Brake (Leona) Corner Brook; sisters: Drucella Kelly, Ivy Penney and sister-in-law Bessie Brake, all of Corner Brook. Predeceased by: her husband Wilfred Dyke; sons: Clayton and Edward; mother and father, Walter and Alice Brake; brothers: Gordon, Dawson, Noble, Walter, Fred & Leslie Brake; sisters: Dorothy White and Alice Brake. Though belonging to Newfoundland, she did not live much of her life here, having moved to Ontario in 1927 to marry her boyfriend Wilfred Dyke of Sandy Cove, Bonavista Bay.

OSMOND, Leander Cecil
Hampden
May 17, 1941 - August 7th, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leander Cecil Osmond announce his passing on Monday, August 7th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 59th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sylvia. His children: Monty (Brenda), Juanita, Brian (Christine), Pauline, Pamela (Barry) Rowe, all of Ontario, Nina (Manson) Welsh of Norris Point. Eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His brothers and sisters: Bill (Elsie), Wallace (Louise), Garland (Bertha), all of Hampton, Wilfred (Lucy) of Ontario, Wayne (Maxine), Randy, Leamond (Flossie), all of Alberta, Rita (Brian) O'Neil of Corner Brook and Marie (Cecil) Gavin of Ontario. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Hampden today, Wednesday, where also Funeral Services will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Woodman officiating, interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

SHEPPARD, Arthur "Isaac"
Lourdes

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arthur "Isaac" Sheppard announce his passing at his residence in Lourdes on Monday, August 7, 2000 at the age of 89 years. He will be sadly missed by three sons: Pamel (Marie) Sheppard of Ontario, Rex (Linda) Sheppard of Alberta, Lonzo (Audrey) Sheppard of Corner Brook; three daughters: Minnie Sheppard of Lourdes, Pauline (George) Carmahan of New Brunswick, Patsy (Douglas) Wheeler of Alberta; twenty two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 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, Stephenville.

PATEY, Susanna (Toots) (nee Burt)
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Susanna (Toots) Patey wish to announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 8th, 2000 at the age of 73. Surrounded by her loving family, she leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her dear companion Alex Strickland. Her loving children, six sons: Chesley (Rita), Jerry, Gary (Lana) Corner Brook, Clarence (Lorraine) Irishtown, Clayton (Leona), Kenneth (Artemius), Ontario; her two daughters: Cassie Brockway (Frank Snook), Corner Brook and Margaret Hatcher (Gerard Benoit), New Brunswick. Her sister Sylvia Samsome, Ontario, daughter-in-law Geraldine, twenty one precious grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Garfield in December, 1992 and son Danny in 1948, her parents Martin and Lenora Burt, brothers, Patrick, Ronald, Leonard and Cliff, sisters Rowena, Margaret and Floss. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 9, 2000 and Thursday, August 10, 2000 between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Services will take place at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Cathedral on Friday, August 11, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Lupus Society or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500.
God reached out his arms and whispered "Come to Me."
Our Mom is now at peace in Heaven.

SHARPE, Boyce Gordon
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Boyce Gordon Sharpe announce his passing at the J. I. O'Connell Centre on Tuesday, August 8th, 2000 at the age of 81. Mr. Sharpe was a veteran of WW2, Royal British Navy. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife of 56 years, Minnie (nee Taylor), Corner Brook; five children: Gerald (Marg), Helen (Roy) Manuel, Evelyn Penney, all residing in Corner Brook, Ron of Calgary, Alberta and Glenn (Julia), Corner Brook. Eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One sister: Queenie Marche of Corner Brook, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents John and Emma Sharpe, brothers Jim and Bill, and sisters Olive and Rita. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 11th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Humber United Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Boyce Martin officiating. 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.


Thursday, August 10, 2000

DEATHS

BENNETT, Theresa
Stephenville Crossing, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Theresa Bennett announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at the age of 73. She leaves to mourn her husband Wilfred; six daughters: Roberta Renouf, Toronto, Janet (Mrs. Don Batson), Labrador City, Rosanna (Mrs. Egbert Grandy) and Marguerite Burden, Vancouver, Bernice (Mrs. Richard Doucette), Kippens, Jerona (Mrs. Glenn Samms), St. John's; two sons: Wilfred Thomas Jr. (Lillian) and Raphael (Jeanette), Toronto; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister Edith McCarthy, Stephenville Crossing; brothers: Alcide Young, Raphael (Marie) Young and Aiden (Margaret) Young, all of Stephenville Crossing and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents: Francis and Mary Josephine Young; sisters: Josie, Martha and Mary; and her brothers: William and Francis. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 13 West Street on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing, Monsignor Roddy White officiating, with interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

EARLE, Allen Isaac
Pasadena, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Allen Earle announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 9th, 2000 at the age of 85. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife of 39 years, Olive (nee Smith), Pasadena; six sons: Wesley (Pauline), Ontario, Dave (Ethel), Pasadena, Robert (Dinah), Ontario, Cecil (Bertha) Ontario, Brian (Joanne), Pasadena, and Clyde, Pasadena; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two brothers: Chesley and Wesley; two sisters: Hilda Neil and Jessie Stratton, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his first wife: Lucy; brother Stanley; and sisters: Edith, Ida and Mrytle. The family will be receiving friends from the Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena on Thursday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Friday morning from 10-12 noon, from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Captain Wayne Pike. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Montgomery Street, Corner Brook. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

GOULDING, Garfield Sydney
Deer Lake
June 5th, 1932 - August 8th, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Garfield Sydney Goulding announce his passing on Tuesday, August 8th, 2000 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 68th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Violet Gladys (nee Hooper). His children: Ted (Holly), Wanda (Garden Greenham), Dianne (Todd Reid), Kay (Francis Rumbolt), Pamela (Byron Williams) all of Deer Lake, Marion (Pastor Roy Randell) of Rocky Harbour, Mike (Lucinda), Cora-Lee (David Thomas) both of Reidville, Wally (Lori), Paul (Sherry), Ricky (Tina), Bonnie (Stewart Dickson), Morris and friend Rebecca, all of Brampton, Ontario, Pastor Stephen (Natasha) of Wing's Point. Twenty-two grandchildren; four sisters: Zelma, Blossom, Joy and Gwen. Three brothers: Alonzo, Eddy and Ross. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Julia Goulding, son Danny, sisters Myrtle, Tilley and Joan and brothers Danny and Ted. Visitation will take place from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church today Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where also funeral services will take place from on Friday at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Snow officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wight's Road. By request of the family, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Talibee Street Kids or the Gideon Bibles. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"


Friday, August 11, 2000

no announcements in today's newspaper.


Saturday, August 12, 2000

BIRTHS

HICKEY
Patrick (P. K.) Hickey is excited to announce the safe arrival of his baby sister Abigail Michelle on May 16, 2000 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital weighing 7 lb. Proud parents are Patrick Hickey and Barbara Ann Dunphy. Grandparents are Bud and Mabel Dunphy and Brenda Hickey. Special thanks to Dr. Ivo Smrz, Alva Brake R.N., and the staff of the caseroom and obstetrics.

ENGAGEMENT

MEANY & FIANDER
Robert and Ellen Meaney are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Joanne to Samuel, son of Samuel and Mary Fiander of Ramea on April 29th, 2000. The nuptials are planned for July 7th, 2001.

WEDDING

BIGGIN & CROSSLEY
Candice Marie Biggin and Blake Stephan Crossley
were united in marriage on July 22, 2000 at St. Pius X Church in Baie Verte, NF. Candice is the daughter of Lewis and Marie Biggin of Baie Verte. Blake is the son of Don and Ann Crossley of Corner Brook. The Ceremony was officiated by Fr. Edward Brophy. The bridal party consisted of Dawn Bursey (maid of honour), Paula Broaders, Sandra Hutchings, Leslie Power, Jason Hicks (best man), Sheldon Biggin, Tom Quigley and Shawn Musseau. Candice and Blake would like to thank all their friends and family who helped with the preparations and were there on their special day.

DEATHS

GARDNER, Lloyd W.
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lloyd W. Gardner announce his passing at the DVA Ward, J. I. O'Connell Centre on Thursday, August 10th, 2000 at the age of 78 years. Mr. Gardner was a veteran of WW2, Royal Navy. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his children: three daughters: Elizabeth (John Gardner), Maureen (Selby Gough Jr.), and Heather (Tony Beales); two sons Ian and Terry (Elaine), all residing in Corner Brook. Ten grandchildren: Alan (Andrea) and Jeffrey Gardner, Angela and Alex Gardner, Dawn and Mark Gough, Krista and Nicole Gardner, Sarah and Philip Beales. Four great grandchildren: Alecia, Ashley, Aaron and Jared. One sister: Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner (Lloyd), Corner Brook, four brothers: John, Springdale, Edward (Millie), Cormack, Reginald K. (Elizabeth), Sunnyside, Trinity Bay and Benjamin (Babs), St. John's, sister-in-law: Betty Senior, Blackpool, England, family friend Joan Gardner, Baie Verte, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife and soul mate, Peggy on August 28th, 1998 and son Allan, 1950. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday evening from 7-9:00 p.m., Saturday, 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 13th, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church, Park Drive, Archbishop Stewart Payne 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 or to the charity of one's choice.

O'BRIEN, Regina
7 O'Brien's Drive, Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Regina O'Brien announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Friday, August 11, 2000 at the age of 88 years. She will be sadly missed by three sons: Wilfred O'Brien, Michael O'Brien, both of Stephenville and Laurence (Diane) O'Brien of Gander, four daughters: Mary Ellen Hoots of Stephenville, Marie (Stephen) White of Shoal Harbour, Catherine (Greg) Gaudon of MacKenzie, British Columbia, Bridget (John) Beaulieu of Eganville, Ontario; twenty four grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael O'Brien and two sons, Patrick O'Brien and John Francis O'Brien, one daughter, Phyllis Carson. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, August 13th, at 3:00 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 Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.


Monday, August 14, 2000

DEATHS

PENNEY, Ronnie (Ron)
Corner Brook

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ronnie (Ron) Penney announce his sudden passing on August 12th, 2000 in his 37th year. He leaves to mourn his beloved and devoted wife Beverley (nee Caravan), his precious daughter Terri Lynn (his little girl). His mother Stella Minor, his step-father Leo Minor of New Brunswick, grandmother Effie Baldwin of Corner Brook; four brothers: Tom (Pearl), New Brunswick, Wayne (Charmaine), Toronto, Jerry of New York and Jim of Halifax. Two sisters: Barbara Penney, St. John's, Lorraine Stone (Doug) of Corner Brook. Mother-in-law Lillian Caravan of Corner Brook, sisters-in-law: Diane Parsons, Debbie Brewer (Gordon), Helen Caravan (John), Maxine Gale (Paul). Brothers-in-law: Brian Caravan (Melissa), Randy Caravan (Karen), Wayne Caravan and Carl Frost (Verna) all of Corner Brook. He is predeceased by his father Milton Penney, December 27th, 1977. He also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and numerous friends. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Mark's Avenue on Sunday, August 13th, from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, August 14th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place Tuesday, August 15th, 2000 from The Salvation Army Temple on O'Connell Drive at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Kidney Foundation of Canada. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.

RUMBOLDT, Anthony Joseph
Benoit's Cove, NF

Passed peacefully away on Saturday, August 12th, 2000 at the J. I. O'Connell Centre, Anthony Joseph Rumboldt (Fred Janes) in his 80th year. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his 9 children: Sr. Mona, RSM Mercy Convent, Black Tickle, Labrador, Madonna (Dave Lively), Mount Pearl, NF, Zita, Corner Brook, Matilda (Mike Fewer), Benoit's Cove, Magdlen, Borden, ON, Coleen (Howard Hynes), Benoit's Cove, Fred Jr. (Doreen), Benoit's Cove, Jeanie (Bob Bellows), Etobicoke, ON, Louise, Etobicoke, ON. One sister: Mary (Richard White), Pasadena; one brother: Ambrose (Charlotte), Bird Cove; step-sister: Theresa (Ray Baldwin), Toronto, ON; sister-in-law: Irene Rumboldt, Curling; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Mary (nee Duffany). Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea, Roman Catholic Church, Benoit's Cove, Fr. Simon Agboso officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted.

HAWCO, Gerald "Red"
37 St. Stephen's Street, Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gerald "Red" Hawco announce his peaceful passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 12, 2000 at the age of 73 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Sheila and twelve children; Diane Hawco, Debbie Hawco, Michelle Hawco, Tom Hawco, Terry Hawco (Darlene Howard), Rick (Chris) Hawco, all of Stephenville, Sis (Bill) Hynes of Kippens, Garry (Jane) Hawco of Brampton, Marie (Darren) Beson of Barrie, Sheila Hawco of Calgary, Sandy (Eddie) Johnson of Edmonton, Glen (Tammy) Hawco of Cold Lake, Alberta and three brothers: Edward (Marg) Hawco of Campbell's Creek, Phil Hawco of Stephenville, Clarence Hawco of Chapel's Cove, Conception Bay; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Newfoundland & Labrador Division, would be greatly appreciated.

GRAHAM, Laura Bessie
Corner Brook, NF
Laura Bessie Graham
, 92, of Corner Brook, formerly of Lockhartville, Kings County, Nova Scotia died August 13, 2000 in the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook. Born in Lockhartville, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Alice (Harrington) Starratt. She had been an active member of the Avonport Baptist Church, serving as Treasurer, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and in the Missionary Society. She was a former member of the Minas 50 Plus Seniors Group of New Minas. She is survived by daughter, Barbara, Lockhartville; son, Gary, Corner Brook; sister Mrs. Rita Hayes, Boyne City, Michigan. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick; sisters Elta, Muriel, Alice; brother George. Granting her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date, both in Corner Brook and Nova Scotia. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a scholarship fund in her name, administered through the Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W. C. Heltz Funeral Home, Kentville, NS, and Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

PIKE, Kevin D.
St. David's, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kevin Delpha Pike announce his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Friday, August 11th, 2000 at the age of 63 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his daughters: Genevieve (Mrs. Brian Innes), Kemptville, ON, Paula Drovin, Napanee, ON, Margaret Legge, St. David's. Grandchildren: Cynthia, Terry, Jonathan, Devin Legge, William and Jessica Innes, and Shaun Drovin. Sisters: Vernice Alley (Mrs. Cecil Alley), St. David's, Alvena Matchen (Mrs. George Matchen), Jeffrey's, and Rowena Edmunds, (Mrs. Bruce Edmunds), Corner Brook. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Annie Elizabeth (nee Lomond), March 2, 2000, sons: Kevin and Perry; sisters: Larice and Kathlene; brothers: Adrean and Herman. Parents: Charles and Mary Pike. Visitation will take place from St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church, St. David's on Sunday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. and Monday morning from 10-12 noon. From where funeral services will be held on Monday, August 14th, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Nelson Small, interment to follow at the Church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of one's choice graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

HOWLETT, Freeman Bernard
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Freeman Bernard Howlett of Corner Brook in his 73rd year. Left to mourn are his four children: Maureen Hemrick (Wayne), Georgia, USA, Tom Howlett (Penny), Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Bill Howlett (Cindy), Grand Prairie, Alberta, and Wayne Howlett, Ontario. Grandchildren: Wayne Crocker, Serina Crocker-Conway, Derek Crocker, Nathan and Amber Howlett, Natasha and Megan Howlett. Two great-grandchildren: Morgan and Parker Conway; four brothers: Pat Howlett (Pearl), Corner Brook, Raymond Howlett (Nora), Corner Brook, Ron Howlett (Evelyn), Stephenville, and Jack Howlett, Springdale, as well as other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place form Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 15th at 10:30 a.m. from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation.


Tuesday, August 15, 2000

DEATHS

SAMMS, Susan
February 22, 1911 - August 13, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Susan Samms announce her passing on Sunday, August 13, 2000 in her 89th year. She will be sadly missed by her two sons: Gordon (Norma), Pynn's Brook, Tom (Anne), New Brunswick; her three daughters: Marcia (Patrick) Jones, British Columbia, Audrey (Wally) Preston, Pynn's Brook, Doris (Fred) White, Pynn's Brook; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur and two sons: Llewellyn and Edwin. The family will be receiving family and friends 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Parsons Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anglican Church, Deer Lake. Interment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Farm Road, Deer Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society or Muscular Dystrophy. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, Nfld..
"Forever In Our Hearts"

WHEELER, Warwick Lloyd
Summerside

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Warwick Lloyd Wheeler wish to announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 13, 2000 at the age of 48. He is survived by his mother Ona of Summerside, a son Paul of Grand Prairie, Alberta, fiancée Vicki Newman of Corner Brook, five brothers: Kevin (Pat), Noble (Florence), both of Chatum, Ontario, Ralas (Joan) of Fort Nelson, BC, Calvin (Arlene), both of Fort McMurray and Richard (Joanne) of Summerside; three sisters: Goldie of New Brunswick, Yvonne (Bernard) Payne of Cox's Cove and Kay (Tony) Young of Saint John, NB. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Murdock, brother Clifford and sisters Valma and Jacqueline. Visitation will take place at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Allan Frye officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery in Summerside. Memorial donations can be made to the chemotherapy unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500.


Wednesday, August 16, 2000

DEATHS

WHITE, Mary C.
71 Hillview Avenue, Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary C. White announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at the age of 78 years. She will be sadly missed by one son, Stephen A. (Suzanne) White of Stephenville; one brother, Henry Croke of Holland's Landing, Ontario; one sister, Sheila White of Moncton, New Brunswick; a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen J. White in 1973. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Friday, August 18 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 the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.

TILLEY, (Buster) Godden Rodney Leroux
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, August 13th, 2000, age 74 years. World War Two veteran with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Predeceased by his parents: Godden and Josephine Tilley. Leaving to mourn his loving wife, Hazel; his four loving and devoted daughters: Krista (Robert) Bailey, Tracey (Bill) Norman, Kathy (Brian) Elton and Yvonne (Glenn) Tilley-Dennis; ten precious grandchildren that are left with treasured memories: Samantha, Michael, Jonathan, Alexandra, Rebecca, Andrew, Nicholas, Stephen, Ashley and Kathryn; brothers: Calvin, Lloyd and Lorne Tilley; sisters: Ellen Tilley, Yvonne Crayden, Renee Parsons, Carol Penney, and Sandra Endersby; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation to follow. A memorial service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, Robinson's on Thursday, August 17th, 2000. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

GUNSON, Mary Lillian
101 Maryland Drive, Stephenville

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Lillian Gunson announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at the age of 75 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Charles; two sons: Ron (Rita) Gunson of Corner Brook, Tom (Evelyn) Gunson of Fort Nelson, BC; one daughter, Glenda Holwell of Stephenville; one brother, Charles (Betty) Druken of St. John's; three sisters: Genevieve Codner of Torbay, Alice (Jack) Parrell and Margaret (Cyril) Churchill, all of St. John's; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Tom and David Druken. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

WEDDING

SCOTT - BREAKSPEAR
Dean and Beverly Scott of Corner Brook are pleased to announce the marriage of their eldest daughter, Jennifer Scott to Mark Breakspear son of Mike and Sandra Breakspear of Cambridge, Ontario. The wedding took place on July 8, 2000 at the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Cambridge, ON. Jennifer has two sisters, Angie & Lesley and Mark has two brothers, Chris and Jason. Grandparents are Marion and the late Garfield Stuckless and A. Kit and the late Muriel Scott, all of Corner Brook. The couple are residing in Cambridge.


Thursday, August 17, 2000

DEATHS

SKINNER, Mary Elizabeth
Emile Benoit House, Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Stephenville)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Elizabeth Skinner announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 12:50 a.m. at the age of 88 years. She will be sadly missed by four sons: Henry (Linda) Skinner, Bill (Madonna) Skinner, George Skinner (Elaine Downey), Isaac (Urinna) Skinner, all of Stephenville; five daughters: Tina Skinner (Lawrence Gallant), Dinah (John) Vatcher, Mary Skinner, all of Stephenville and Sarah (Bernard) Gastia of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Ernestine Skinner (Wayne Pike) of Revelstoke, British Columbia; one brother, Isaac (Helen) Chapman of Halifax, Nova Scotia; one sister, Sarah Quann of Harbour Breton; 26 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, George Skinner and two sons, Kevin and Leo Skinner. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home from 3-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, August 18th 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, flowers would be greatly appreciated.

READ, Gertrude Caville
Norris Point
March 22, 1921 - August 15, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gertrude Read announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on August 15, 2000 in her 79th year. She will be sadly missed by two brothers Stanley (Alma Laing) with whom she resided and Wallace both of Norris Point. One sister Mary (Lorne Hiscock) of Reidville; two sisters-in-law Violet Reid and Harriett Reid of Norris Point. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Douglas and Sennett, brothers Philip, Emery, Augustus, Frank, Victor and William Gordon. Visitation will be held from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Norris Point where also the funeral service will take place Friday, August 18, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Beverly Kean-Newhook officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot Norris Point. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

SHEPPARD, Raymond Clifford
York Harbour, NF

Passed away peacefully at his home in York Harbour, Raymond Clifford Sheppard at the age of 67 years on Wednesday, August 16, 2000. He is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 47 years, Myrtle Sheppard; son Ivan and wife Peggy of Grand Falls; daughters: Joan and husband Clarence Childs, Judy and husband Donald Gallant of York Harbour; eight grandchildren: Stephanie, Melanie and Wendy Sheppard of Grand Falls, Victor Childs and wife Leanne of Hamilton, ON, Shannon Childs of York Harbour, Angela, Andrea and Allison Gallant of York Harbour; mother Sarah Vokey, York Harbour; two sisters: Joan Sheppard (James), Etta Caulfield (Fred); one brother Kevin Sheppard; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Isaac F. Sheppard; three brothers: Ivan, Harold and Keith Sheppard. The family will be receiving friends at St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour, Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.; followed by the funeral service Saturday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m., Reverend Gordon Druggett officiating, with the interment at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. James Memorial Fund, Lark Harbour or the Victorian Order of Nurses. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.


Friday, August 18, 2000

DEATHS

NICOLLE, Ralph Warren
Corner Brook, NF
(Formerly of Rocky Harbour)

Passed away at the J. I. O'Connell Centre in Corner Brook on Thursday, August 17, 2000 Ralph Warren Nicolle in his 81st year. He leaves to mourn his niece Shirley Pittman; two sisters-in-law, Harriet and Violet Nicolle, and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Diane Nicolle; three brothers: Philip, Earle and Arthur; five sisters: Mildred, Harriet, Carrie, Elsie and Elizabeth. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. from the Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour, followed by the interment at the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour Friday 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. and on Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

ANTHONY, John
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Thursday, August 17th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, John Anthony at the age of 84. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Elsie Anthony, daughter Linda Blank (Ron), British Columbia, granddaughter Deborah Maree Blank, British Columbia, brother William Anthony (Phyllis), Port aux Basques, two special nieces Lavinia Park and Emmaline Chartrande, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters: Stella, Sarah, Julia, brothers: Norman and George. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and 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.

PARK, Olive Mary (nee Blanchard)
Cox's Cove, NF

It is with great sorrow that the family of the late Olive Park announce her passing on Thursday, August 17th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 87. She will be sadly missed by 5 sons: Medrick (Bernice), Gerald (Nancy), Sam (Marizona), Lou (Brenda), Russell (Joan) all of Cox's Cove; 3 daughters: Susie McLean (Jim), Summerside, Mary Park (Alex), Holly Payne (Calvin), Cox's Cove; 24 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law: Selina Robinson, Pearl Park (Irvin), Cox's Cove, Ivy Park, Mt. Moriah and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel, January 7, 1996, daughter Hilda, Sept. 25, 1978, infant son William, July 9, 1938, sister Diana and brother-in-law John Park, son-in-law William Park, sisters and brothers-in-law: Clayton and Priscilla Noseworthy, Ellen and John Park, Susie and Howard White, Lillian and Steven Payne, George Robinson and Alex Park. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. from St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Cox's Cove, followed by the interment at the church cemetery. Friends may visit the church, Friday beginning at 12 noon. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations made to the 6th floor of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital or St. Nicholas Anglican Church will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.


Saturday, August 19, 2000

DEATHS

POWER, Hannah Mercedes (nee Burton)
225 Georgetown Road, Curling
October 18, 1922 - August 17, 2000

Passed peacefully away on Thursday, August 17, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Hannah Mercedes Power of Curling. Leaving to mourn her loving family of eight sons: Max (Rose), Don (Judy), Glen (Jill), Walter Jr. (Judy), Colin, Thomas (Phyllis), Tony (Susan), Darryl (Lori); six daughters: Doreen Wall (Ray), Jean Smith (Dave), Brenda Layden (Frank), with whom she resided, Phyllis Rankin (Jerry), Irene Bailey (Gary), Debbie Rideout (Blaine); one sister Julia Burden (Fred); two brothers: Wilfred Burton (Hannah) and Wilson Burton; twenty-six grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband Walter on August 26, 1999, daughters: Joan Young and Marjorie Power, grandson Felix Young Jr., granddaughter Linda Smith, four brothers: Cator, Peter, Victor and Charles, one sister Marjorie. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. from the Curling, Memorial United Church, Reverend William Mercer officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Saturday from 1-3 & 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Curling Memorial United Church or to a charity of one's choice.

ANTHONY, John
Corner Brook, NF

Passed away Thursday, August 17th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, John Anthony at the age of 84. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Elsie Anthony, daughter Linda Blank (Ron), British Columbia, brother William Anthony (Phyllis), Port aux Basques, two special nieces Lavinia Park and Emmaline Chartrande, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters: Stella, Sarah, Julia; brothers: Norman and George. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and 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.

WEDDING

DRAINVILLE & O'BRIEN
Hotel Don Caesar St. Petersburg Beach, Florida was the scene of a very pretty wedding on April 24, 2000. Chantal Drainville, daughter of Guy and Marion Drainville, Mt. Moriah and Michael O'Brien, son of Terrence and Kathleen O'Brien, Etobicole, Ontario were united in marriage. Maid of Honor was Tina Drainville, sister of the Bride, Mark O'Brien, brother of the Groom was Best Man. Both are residing in Mississauga, Ontario.

BIRTH

PURCELL - PILGRIM
Dana & Colin are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their little bundle of joy, Aaron Colin, born on May 10th, 2000 weighing 7 lbs, 15 1/2 oz. Proud grandparents are Joe and Pat Purcell of Labrador City, and Bruce and Gertie Pilgrim of St. Anthony. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Young and all of the OBS staff at Western Memorial Hospital.


Monday, August 21, 2000

DEATHS

WOODROW, Luke Jerome
14 West Valley Road, Corner Brook

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Luke Jerome Woodrow wish to announce his passing at the Interfaith Home for Seniors in Corner Brook on Saturday, August 19, 2000 in his 79th year. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Bernice (Boland) of Corner Brook. Two sons Bruce Boland of Corner Brook, and Father Terry Boland of Toronto. Two daughters Barbara McHugh (Rick) of Corner Brook, and Lorraine (Clarence) Patey of Irishtown. 6 grandchildren: Deon, Shannon, Michelle, Lisa, Jennifer & Terri. 2 great-grandchildren: Jordon Luke and Ashley. 2 sisters Mary Reynolds of Harbour Grace, and Sister Mary Raymond Woodrow of St. John's, & a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Mary (Rice) Woodrow; 4 brothers: Jack, Mike, Jim & Daniel; and a sister Catherine. Mr. Woodrow served as a Parish Priest for 25 years, was a councilor for the City of Corner Brook, and was a member of the House of Assembly for the Bay of Islands. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home on Sunday, August 20, 2000 and Monday August 21, 2000 between the hours of 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral services will take place at The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers greatly accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society or The Interfaith Home for Seniors Corner Brook. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 637-2500.

LECOURE, Genevieve Emiline
Lourdes, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Genevieve Emiline LeCoure of Lourdes announce her passing after a lengthy illness at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, August 18th, 2000 at the age of 68. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories one daughter: Cherie Harkness, West Bay; two sons: Dwyer (Maggie), Brampton, ON, and Gwyer, Black Duck Brook. Five grandchildren: Cherie, Deidre, Holly, Zachary and Chantel. One sister Eileen Young, St. John's. Five brothers: Paul LeCoure, Main Land, Lucien (Marguerite), Black Duck Brook, Ronnie, Corner Brook, Allan (Theresa), Lourdes, Gus (Cecilia), Black Duck Brook. Sisters-in-law: Odell LeCoure, Stephenville, Pearl LeCoure, Port au Port and Eva LeCoure, Stephenville Crossing as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Lourdes beginning on Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m., from where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 21st at 10:30 a.m., Fr. Gerard Patry officiating. Interment to follow at West Bay Cemetery. 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.

MCKAY, Lawrence Ross
McKays

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lawrence Ross McKay announce his peaceful passing after a short illness at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on August 18, 2000 at the age of 73 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mildred; son John (Jackie) of McKays; daughter Sandra and grandson Stephen of Orangeville, Ontario; brother Ralph of Heatherton; sisters Grace Oakley of Halifax, NS, Ethel Gale of McKays, Amy (Frank) Snow of Corner Brook, Stella Leadbetter, Oxford, NS, Lorna (Bernard) Hayward of Port Elgin, ON; special nephew David McKay of Ontario; a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Amanda McKay. Cremation Service took place at Russell's Crematorium, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. A Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. from the St. George's Anglican Church in Robinson's. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

CRANT, Julia Jane
Burgeo, NF

Passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2000 at the Calder Health Centre JULIA JANE CRANT at the age of 83. She will be sadly missed by her 2 sons: Jim & wife Joyce, Bill and wife Clara; daughter Joyce & husband Wayne; 4 grandchildren: Darlene, Florence, Jimmy, Darryl; 3 great-grandchildren; Julia, Daniel, Cameron and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ambrose Crant, May 14, 1985. The funeral service will be held Monday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist, Anglican Church, Burgeo, followed by the interment at the church cemetery. 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.

BARNES, William John
Frenchman's Cove, NF

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our father, William John Barnes on Saturday, August 19th, at the W.M.R.H. at the age of 75. His loving wife and our mother Dorothy predeceased him in 1987. He leaves to mourn with fond memories four sons: Arthur (Margaret), Kevin (Sharon), Howard (Anita), Ronald (Margie). A special sister-in-law Olive Barnes, two sisters: Lillian (Late Arthur Wheeler), Mary Ellen (William Parsons); one brother-in-law George Companion, two sisters-in-law Ellen Parsons and Blanche Park (Thomas); 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers: Angus, Leslie, Arthur and his sister Theresa. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, on Sunday and Monday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Ambrose Anglican Church, John's Beach, Rev. Gordon Druggett officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Ambrose Church Memorial Fund or to St. Ambrose Cemetery Fund.


Tuesday, August 22, 2000

DEATHS

BUTT, Edgar Harold
Rocky Harbour, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edgar Harold Butt announce his passing on Sunday, August 20, 2000 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Dorothy; his children: Walter (Marion), Milton, Louise and Sharon, Fort McMurray; Harold (Melinda), Mississauga, ON; Baxter (Donna), Brampton, ON; Paulette, Sydney, Vancouver Island; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: John and Edith, George, Chesley and Flora, Blanche Watts, all of Rocky Harbour and Myrtle Smith, Norris Point; as well as a large number of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Lydia Butt, sister Florence, brother Sam and his grandson Ricky. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church in Rocky Harbour, Reverend Dr. Tony Newell officiating, followed by the interment at the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Rocky Harbour on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

HANN, Herbert Chesley Jr.
Summerside, NF
September 4, 1936 - August 21, 2000

It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Herbert Hann Jr. announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, August 21st, 2000 at the age of 63 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary (nee Terry); sons: Warren (Lisa) of Summerside, Terrence (Bernice) of Irishtown and Edward (friend, Peggy) of Goose Bay; daughters: Marlene Antle (Ken) of Summerside, Catherine of Irishtown, Gloria (fiancé Kelly Buckle) of Corner Brook, Holly Byrne (Bruce) of Summerside and Elaine Milner (Craig) of Brampton, ON; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters: Rosie Ivany (Donald), Una Lewis (Thomas Vincent), Dora Vincent, Hazel (Rupert Roberts) and June Wheeler (Hollis); brothers: Ivor (Michelle), Jordy (Vera), Woodrow (Carol), Ernie (Doreen), Tex (Beverley) and also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Hann was predeceased by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Ellen Hann and brother, Harvey Hann. Visitation will take place at Bethany United Church in Summerside, Tuesday and Wednesday from where the funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Mercer officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, phone 634-9800.

GALE, Hilda
Hampden
July 12th, 1928 - August 20th, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hilda Gale announce her passing at her family residence in her 72nd year. She will be sadly missed by her husband Francis; two daughters: Joyce (Leslie) Ellsworth of Thompson, Manitoba, Linda (Stan Davis) Osmond of Hampden; son Ralph and wife Linda of Kitchener, Ontario; brother Ralph (Marjorie) Patey of Port aux Basques; brother-in-law Abram Gale of Hampden; sisters-in-law: Beatrice (William) Sheriden of Oshawa, Ontario and Daphne Patey of Port aux Basques; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Hampden today, Tuesday and Wednesday where also funeral services will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

WOODROW, Luke Jerome
14 West Valley Road, Corner Brook

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Luke Jerome Woodrow wish to announce his passing at the Interfaith Home for Seniors in Corner Brook on Saturday, August 19, 2000 in his 79th year. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Bernice (Boland) of Corner Brook. Two sons Bruce Boland of Corner Brook, and Father Terry Boland of Toronto. Two daughters Barbara McHugh (Rick) of Corner Brook, and Lorraine (Clarence) Patey of Irishtown. 6 grandchildren Deon, Shannon, Michelle, Lisa, Jennifer & Terri. 2 great-grandchildren Jordon Luke and Ashley. 2 sisters Mary Reynolds of Harbour Grace, and Sister Mary Raymond Woodrow of St. John's, & a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Mary (Rice) Woodrow. 4 brothers Jack, Mike, Jim & Daniel, and a sister Catherine. Mr. Woodrow served as a Parish Priest for 25 years, was a councilor for the City of Corner Brook, and was a member of the House of Assembly for the Bay of Islands. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home on Sunday, August 20, 2000 between the hours of 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral services will take place at The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers greatly accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of The Interfaith Home for Seniors Corner Brook. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500.

CURNEW. Annie Mary
Piccadilly, NF
(Formerly of Stephenville Crossing)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Annie Mary Curnew announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Monday, August 21, 2000 at the age of 90 years. She will be sadly missed by her three daughters: Kathleen Prosper and Margaret Young of Corner Brook and Cecilia (John) LaCosta of Piccadilly; seven sons: Ralph, Piccadilly, Patrick, Stephenville Crossing, Joseph (Yvonne), Nova Scotia, Robert, Stephenville Crossing, Brendan, Piccadilly, Lawrence, West Bay Centre and Leo (Elizabeth) of Nova Scotia; four sisters: Florence Lucas, Stephenville Crossing, Rita King, Stephenville, Elizabeth Rose (Heber), Stephenville Crossing and Phyllis Russell, Port au Port; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur, sons: Frank and Reggie, brothers: Vincent, Adolph and sister Olive. Visitation will take place on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing, with Father Aidan Devine officiating with interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street, Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.


Wednesday, August 23, 2000

no announcements in today's newspaper.


Thursday, August 24, 2000

no announcements in today's newspaper.


Friday, August 25, 2000

DEATHS

BISHOP, Wilfred
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wilfred Bishop announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2000 at the age of 85. He will be sadly missed by brother Newton and family, Islington, Trinity Bay; sister Mona Osmond and family, St. John's; niece Betty (Robert) Hillyard; nephew Winston (Judy) Wiltshire, Kara (Terence) and Ryan, all of Corner Brook; sister-in-law Jane Wiltshire, St. John's as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Susann (nee Wiltshire) November, 1995; parents Alfred and Diadem (nee Noel) Bishop and brother Chester. Mr. Bishop was a member of the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, World War 2; the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 13 Corner Brook; the International Order of Odd Fellows. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place from St. John The Evangelist Cathedral on Saturday, August 26th, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by The Very Rev. Lorne Gosse. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the D.V.A. Unit, O'Connell Centre, the VON or to the charity of one's choice.

BAVIS, Peter Francis
Parsons Pond
July 30th, 1931 - August 23rd, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Francis Bavis announce his passing on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2000 at Bonne Bay Health Centre in his 69th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Rowena (nee Parsons); five daughters: Marie (Mrs. Roy Hutchings) of Pasadena, Angela Michelin of Corner Brook, Gladys Bavis of Parsons Pond, Sarah (Mrs. Paul Hotchkiss) of Richmond, BC, Della (Mrs. Mike Ryan) of Corner Brook; three sons: Patrick (Glenda) of Cow Head, Dermott (Madeline) of Parsons Pond and Cletus (Joanne) of Portland Creek; 18 grandchildren. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph and his son-in-law Bruce. Visitation will take place today, Friday from the Roman Catholic Parish Church in Parsons Pond, where also funeral services will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

BIRTH

DAY
Congratulations to Tammy and Cory Day on the birth of their baby girl, Sarah Frances Day. Born at the Grace Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 17, 2000 weight 8 lb. 11 oz. Love and best wishes from the proud grandparents, Frank and Anita Loder of Summerside.


Saturday, August 26, 2000

DEATHS

ROBERTS, George
Deer Lake
Sept. 29th, 1926 - August 24th, 2000

Passed peacefully away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, with his loved ones at his side, George Roberts, in his 73rd year. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 52 years, Winnie (nee Chaulk); three daughters: Captain Beatrice (Henry) Bingle of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Georgina (Kerry) Jones and Tina (Wayne) Ball, both of Deer Lake; six grandchildren: Perry (Brenda) Bingle, Judy (Jeff) Janes, Tara and Daniel Ball, Kelsey and Brandon Jones; two great-grandchildren: Melanie and MacKenzie Bingle; stepmother Edna Roberts; sisters: Jessie Colbourne, Eliza (Alonzo) Perry, Marina (Ephrum) Sparkes, all of St. Anthony, Melva (Dave) Whitten, Rita Chaytor of St. John's; brothers: Mount (Lydia), Don both of St. Anthony and Guy (Audrey) of Montreal; brother-in-law and lifetime neighbour, Jack (Maxine) Chaulk; sisters-in-law: Pearl (Ray) Nichols of Deer Lake, Joyce (Ralph) Elliott of Fredericton, NB and Bertha (Charlie) Gosse of Spaniard's Bay. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by two children, Judy and Freddie, his parents and two siblings. The family will be receiving friends from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake today, Saturday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. August 27th, 2000 from the Salvation Army Citadel, Deer Lake with Majors Wade and Linda Budgell officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on High Street. By request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chemotherapy Unit at the Western Memorial Hospital or the Salvation Army Deer Lake Citadel. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Going Home To Be With Jesus & Loved Ones"

REID, Brian James (Jim)
July 18, 1959 - August 13, 2000

It is with great sadness that Brian James Reid passed away suddenly in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Formerly of Reidville. He will be forever missed by his daughter Ashley; son Jordan; his parents Steadman and Wavey; his brothers: Richard (Diane) and Chris (Cannis), BC; sisters: Sharon and Nicholas, ON and Michelle (Shawn); grandparents Sandy and Florence Reid and numerous family and friends. Many thanks to our families and friends who visited, sent cards, food, flowers and who helped us in any way during our time of sorrow.
"God saw you getting tired, So He closed His arms around you. And whispered come to me, You didn't deserve what you went through. So He took you home to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. For He only takes the best." The Reid Family.

BIRTH

HYNES - FLEMING
Tracey and Doug are pleased to announce the arrival of Abigail Theresa, born on May 29th, 2000 weighing 7 lb. 6 oz., a beautiful baby sister for Emily Claire who celebrated her first birthday on June 28, 2000. Proud grandparents are Sis and Bill Hynes of Kippens, and Theresa and Doug Fleming of Goulds, proud great-grandparents are Sheila and the late Red Hawco of Stephenville.


Monday, August 28, 2000

DEATHS

BONNELL (nee Ayres), Rita Annie
Corner Brook, NF

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rita Annie Bonnell announce her passing at the St. Luke's Unit of the Corner Brook Interfaith Home on Saturday, August 26th, 2000 at the age of 80 years. Leaving to mourn loving and devoted husband Robert; four sons: Lloyd of Corner Brook, Roy Archibald (Gwynneth) of Gander, Keith (Sharon) of Mississauga, ON, and Glenn (Mary-Louise) of Corner Brook. Lovingly remembered by eight grandchildren: Heidi, Kip, Rebecca, Simon, Zachary, Laura, Amber and Allison; sisters: Dorothy (Archibald) Noseworthy, Beulah (late Harold) Bonnell, Gladys (Harold) Gullage; and sisters-in-law: Vera Ayres and Stella Ayres. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by brothers Frederick and Eric. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks's Avenue today, Monday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 29th, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral with the Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NF Alzheimer Association.


Tuesday, August 29, 2000

no announcements in today's edition of the newspaper


Wednesday, August 30, 2000

DEATH

POWER, Stephen P.
Kippens, NF
(Formerly of Point au Mal)

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stephen Power announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Monday, August 28, 2000 at the age of 84 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Christine; sons: Kitch (Marilyn), Ernie (Debbie), Point au Mal; Gary, Port au Port East; Daniel (Genevieve), Oakville, ON; Art, London, ON; daughters: Margaret Power, Kippens; Marge Noble (Skip), Jeanette Power, Rosette Power, London, ON; Carmie Kraft (Ron), Fort Franks, ON; brothers: Dennis (Tess) and Ernie (Ann), Point au Mal; sisters: Martha Wakeham, Placentia and Lizzie Kennedy, Trepassey; 25 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Madge, daughter Colleen, sons: Stephen, Jack and Patrick; brothers: Art and Jack and his sister Selina. The family will be receiving friends at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Point au Mal, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m., Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.


Thursday, August 31, 2000

DEATH

HYNES, Mary C.
St. Judes
Oct. 18th, 1911 - Aug. 29th, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary C. Hynes announce her passing on Tuesday, August 29th, 2000, at the O'Connell Centre, in her 88th year. She will be sadly missed by her children: Elizabeth, Delia, Lorrine (Frank) all of Pasadena, Lester (Bernadette), Hubert (Ursula), Clarence (Nadalca), Melita (Ralph), Matties (Ann), Calvin (Allana) all of St. Judes, Eric (Marjor) and Joe (Sharon) both from Toronto; her sister Margret and brothers, Raymond and Manuel all of St. Judes; 38 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Bernard Hynes, children: Geraldine, Cyril, Lawrence and her sons-in-law Clevis and Harry. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake today, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of a Christian Burial will take place from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Collins officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wight's Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

 

 

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