Saturday, October 9, 1999

DEATHS

CROSS, Sherry L.
Tom Hawke, Alberta
(Formerly of Deer Lake)
September 6^th, 1967 - October 5^th, 1999
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sherry L. Cross announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, October 5^th, 1999 at the Port Arthur Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario in her 32^nd year. She will be sadly missed by her children: Crystal, Deborah and Steven all of Deer Lake; her mother Gloria (nee Legge) of Deer Lake; her sister Michelle (Mrs. Cory Bushey) of Hampden; her grandparents Violet and Joseph Legge of Deer Lake; three nieces: Danielle, Ashley, Samantha; her close friend Ken Scott; her uncles and aunts, Gerry and wife Colleen Legge of Slave Lake, Alberta, Pat Campbell of Calgary, Alberta; very special aunt and uncle Pamela and Leonard Owens of Deer Lake, Olive (Mrs. Bill Wiseman), Hilda and Ken Keats, Edith and Sterling Goulding, Paula and Larry Owens, Isabelle and Lloyd Normore, Pam and Gary Goudie all of Deer Lake, Mary and Rick Hunt, Peg Holloway and John and Joan Owens all of Glovertown, Jim and Tina Owens of Grand Prairie, Alberta; also Dale Wilczek (father of Steven) of New Market, Ontario. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Bruce Cross in 1985. Visitation took place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake on Thursday at 7-9 p.m., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., today Saturday at 10-12 noon. Funeral services will take place today, Saturday from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Gifford officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot at the Salvation Army Section, Wights Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever in Our Hearts"

MCCANN, Kathleen
27 Laurel Drive, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kathleen McCann announce her passing at her residence in Stephenville on Friday, October 8, 1999 at the age of 80 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Kevin and one son, Declan (Grace) McCann in Kingston, Nova Scotia and two daughters: Fidelma (Christopher) Ollif in West Sussex, England, Marie Therese McCann in South Hampton, England and two brothers: Rev. Liam Fanning in Gloucesshire, England, Sean (Marie) Fanning in Ireland and one sister, Agnes (Andrew) Flood in Wicklow, Ireland and two grandchildren: Declan Og Ollif, Dervilla McCann and a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation took place at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 12^th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street, Stephenville. Interment will take place in Ireland. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

DOVE, Dr. Susan Elizabeth
1950-1999
The family of Dr. Susan Elizabeth Dove wishes to announce her peaceful death after a lengthy illness, at her home in Maple Bay, British Columbia, on Monday, 04 October 1999, at the age of 49 years. Sue was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, youngest daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Mrs. Margaret Dove, who predeceased her in 1970 and 1988 respectively. She will be sadly missed by her family: brother, Roderick and wife Rita, of Caribou River, Nova Scotia; sister, Ellen and husband Reginald Sherren, of Fredericton, New Brunswick; sister, Jane and husband Jerome Jesseau, of Corner Brook, Newfoundland; missed as well by her aunts, Mary and Jean McRae, of North Hatley, Quebec; and nephews and nieces, Kristopher and Robbin Dove, Robert and Katherine Sherren, and Karen, Anne, and Pamela Jesseau. She will also be sadly missed by a large number of friends and relatives across Canada, and beyond. A memorial service was held at Duncan, British Columbia on Wednesday, 06 October 1999. If anyone wishes to make a donation to a charitable organization in her memory, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Children's Wish Foundation are respectfully suggested.

SHANNAHAN, Margaret (nee Boland)
(Formerly of Corner Brook)
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, in the presence of her loving family on Saturday, October 2^nd, 1999, Margaret Shannahan. Predeceased by her husband, Matthew; sons: Jerome and Albert. She will be missed by her three sons: Leo (Muriel) of Labrador City, Kevin (Sheila) of Halifax, and John (Marlene) of Halifax; two daughters: Mary (Harold) of St. John's, and Kay (Monty) of Marystown; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one sister, Mary-Joe Meaney of Corner Brook; brother-in-law, Jack Shannahan of Renews; sister-in-law, Rita Boland of Renews; also many dear friends and co-workers from Corner Brook. A memorial mass for Mrs. Shannahan will be celebrated in Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Corner Brook, on Tuesday, October 12^th, at 9:00 a.m.

WEDDING

OLDFORD/BRAGG
Gordon and Nellie Bragg of Kippens are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Dawn Marie, to William Augustus, son of Gordon and Mary Oldford of Grand Falls. The marriage ceremony took place on Friday, July 2, 1999, at St. Augustine's Anglican Church in Stephenville. A special thank you is extended to the many family and friends who helped make the occasion a very memorable one. The couple currently reside in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

No paper published today - Thanksgiving Day, October 11, 1999

Tuesday, October 12, 1999

DEATHS

HART, Clarise V.
Corner Brook, NF
(formerly of Woody Point)
The family of the late Clarise Hart (nee Roberts) regret to announce her passing on Friday, October 8^th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 50 years. She was predeceased in 1985 by her husband Lorne, in 1994 her nephew Darrell and in 1996 by her father William "Uncle Bill" Roberts. She leaves to mourn her daughters Alison (Dean), Lorna (Jan), grandson Jared, mother Mildred, sisters Phyllis (Bruce), Mabel (Wayne), Carol (Steve), brothers Bill (Barbara), Keith (Michelle), parents-in-law Earl and Janet Hart and sisters-in-law Daphne (Ron), Geraldine (Fred) and Barbara (Brian). The funeral service was held Monday, October 11th at 10:30 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, officiated by Rev. Arthur Churchill. The interment followed at the family plot in the Anglican Cemetery, Woody Point. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Western Memorial Regional Foundation (Chemotherapy Unit). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.

SIMON, Amedia J.
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Amedia Simon announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on October 9^th, 1999 at the age of 75 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Monica; five daughters: Shirley White and Susan (John) Smith, both of Lower Sackville, NS; Patricia Dimech, Mississauga, Ont., Barbara (Alphonsus) Hall, Brampton, Ont., Angelina (Lionel) Hayley, Stephenville Crossing; three sons: Joseph, Stephenville Crossing, Stephen (Kim), Milford, NS, and Christopher, Dartmouth, NS; 15 grandchildren; brother, Austin Simon and sister, Leanna (Alfred) Young, New Glasgow, NS; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: Narcius and Angelina Simon; brothers, Joseph, Francis and Herbert; sisters, Mary-Margaret, Melanie, Mildred, Anna-May and Oliveen. The family received friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, Sunday 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 12^th at 10 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of Assumption, Stephenville Crossing, Father Aiden Devine officiating. Interment will follow at the cemetery on Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation in his memory.

STRICKLAND, Leslie
St. George's, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leslie Strickland announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on October 9^th, 1999 at the age of 65 years. He leaves to mourn one brother, Ronald and his wife Rosie of St. George's; nieces & nephews: Kenny (Carolyn) Strickland, David (Kathy) Strickland, of St. George's; Doris (Dawson) Blake, Norma (Craig) Thornton, Donald (Cathy) Strickland, of Ontario; step-nephews, Kevin & Kurtis Clarke, St. George's; and special friend, Dulcie Eddy, North Sydney, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Olive Strickland; step-mother, Sadie Strickland and sister-in-law, Clara Strickland. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville, Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 from where the funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 13th at 2 p.m., Leslie Beadoe officiating, followed by the interment in the cemetery at St. George's. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be graciously accepted.

KENDALL, John Francis Sr.
Piccadilly
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Francis Kendall Sr. announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Saturday, October 9^th, 1999 at the age of 80 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary and six sons: David in Piccadilly, Francis (Marjorie) in Ontario, Brendan (Sadie) in Alberta, Eric in Campbell's Creek, Ray (Wendy) in Nova Scotia, and Jerry (Mena) in Piccadilly and seven daughters: Adeline (Robert) Host in Wisconsin, USA, Lillian (Jim) Holsinger in Pennsylvania, USA, Marion (Ray) McCann in Alberta, Bernadette (Donald) Jesso in Three Rock Cove, Marilyn (Andy) Campbell in Ontario, Bridget (Junior) Flaven in Lourdes, Evelyn Kendall in Prince Edward Island and one brother, Hubert Kendall (Helen) in Ship Cove and two sisters: Orella Gallant in Stephenville, Marina Rozell in Nebraska and 34 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild and a large circle of family and friends. Friends may call at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Piccadilly on Tuesday. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, October 13^th at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Piccadilly with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Piccadilly. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

STRICKLAND, James Charles
Port aux Basques, NF
Age 70
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Charles Strickland announce his passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on October 8^th, 1999 at the age of 70 years. He leaves to mourn with fond memories his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Lillian Strickland (nee Dominex); three sons: Isreal (Roberta) of Fox Roost, Eli (Marcella) of Port aux Basques, Curtis (Kimberly) of Gander, NF; two daughters: Marion (Raymond) Kinslow of Port aux Basques, Trudy (Steven) Lomond of St. John's, NF; daughter-in-law Vivian of Halifax; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother Fred Strickland of Halifax as well as a very large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Curtis and Jemimah (Wadman) Strickland; son Garland, brothers Leo and Gordon, sisters Julie, Ethel, Marion and Elsie. Family and friends were received at Fillatre's Funeral Home on Saturday 1-2 (family only) 2-4 & 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral services took place on Monday, October 11^th, 1999 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers and/or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques.

RYAN, Albin J.
Pasadena, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mr. Albin Ryan of Pasadena announce his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 9^th, 1999 at the age of 66 years. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Stella Ryan, sisters: Nellie Power and Vanessa Williams and brothers, Peter, Cecil, and Arthur. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his wife and best friend Mabel (nee Kerfont), his dear son, Kenneth and his wife Jo Anne, and his very special grandson, Justin. Also leaving to mourn are three brothers, Henry (Mary), Joseph (Marg) and Pat (Betty) and his five sisters: Sheila Ryan, Stella Trudel, Teresa Haire all residing at Pasadena, Florine Quigley of Toronto, and Jean (Richard) Hall of Paradise. He will also be missed by a large number of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral mass will take place from the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Pasadena on Tuesday, October 12^th, 1999 at 11 a.m. with Father Gordon Grace officiating. The interment will take place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Pasadena. Tributes may be made by making donations to the charity of one's choice. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, Phone 634-9800.

STRATTON, Wilfred (Rick)
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, October 9^th, 1999 at his home in Brougham, Ontario. Left to celebrate his life are his wife Margaret, daughter Kim Dupuis (David), grandsons Timothy and Adam (all of Barrie, Ont.), stepson Dean Martin (of Whitby, Ont.) and granddaughters Shawna Lee and Crystal Lynn, mother (the late) Mary Stratton (nee White) of Corner Brook, NF, and father Wilfred Stratton and his wife Phyllis of Massy Drive, NF, sisters Judy Anderson (Eugene), Carol Kinsella (Andrew), Lynda Stratton (friend Chuck Conway), Nancy Purchase (Tony), brother Peter Stratton (Joy), paternal grandmother Jessie Stratton, sisters-in-law Shirley Williams (Patrick) and Irene Vondrak, brothers-in-law Douglas O'Neill (Sandra), Patrick O'Neill (Arlene) and Wayne O'Neill and a number of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews and many wonderful dear friends. The family will receive friends at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) on Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 11 a.m. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby, Ont. Flowers are welcome or donations in Rick's memory to the Brain Tumor Foundation would be appreciated.

MACKINNON, Fred
Barachois Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Fred MacKinnon announce his passing at the Health Science Centre, St. John's on October 9^th, 1999 at the age of 79 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Isabell; two daughters: Shirley, Mrs. Fred Zillman, Port aux Basques and Lillian, Mrs. Gordon Richards, Portugal Cove; one son, Allan, Wabush, Labrador; grandchildren: John & Frederick Zillman; Karen, Lisa & Ashley Richards; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral services will be held today, October 12^th, at 2 p.m. from the United Church in St. George's, Rev. Wendy Cronhelm officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations will be graciously accepted in his memory to: Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NF A1B 3V6

Wednesday, October 13, 1999

DEATHS

BRODERICK, Francis (Frank) J.
1927-1999
Moncton
Frank J. Broderick, 71, of Moncton, formerly of Gambo, NF, passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, October 11, 1999 following a lengthy illness. Prior to retirement, Frank was assistant to the President and CEO with Marine Atlantic. His career with Canadian National Railways began in 1944. He retired with 43 years of service. Forever in the hearts of family and sadly missed by his wife, Olga (Bursey); three sons: Sean (Monique), Barry, and Glenn (Donna); three daughters: Toni Cameron (Robert), Kimberly Fougere (Mike), and Tracey Staples; seven grandchildren; three brothers: Bill (Trudy), Harry (Heather) and Pat (Gaye); and five sisters: Dorethea Slaney (Jack), Juanita Broderick, Geraldine McIntyre, Helen Parrott (Bert), and Mary Penney (Jim). Resting at the Fair Haven Funeral Home with visiting hours on October 12, from 7-9 p.m. and October 13, from 2-4 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel, Father Carroll officiating. Interment will be held in the Fair Haven Cemetery, Moncton, NB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and/or the Diabetes Association.
"It is now that only one set of footprints are found in the sand, For it is now that you rest safely in God's hands."

COUSINS, Thomas Joseph
6 Stanley Place, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Joseph Cousins announce his passing in Stephenville on Saturday, October 9, 1999 at the age of 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Rita; four sons: Gary (Denise) and Tony (Tricia), all in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Larry in Stephenville, Scott in Prince Edward Island; two daughters: Joanne (Gary) Kinden and Cathy (Jerry) Campbell, all in Winnipeg, Manitoba; one sister, Bertha (Terrance) Fleming in Point May, Lamaline; eight grandchildren: Cory and Amanda Kinden, Reid and Allison cousins, Andrew Cousins, Tyler, Nicole and Spencer Campbell; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 14th at 10 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway in Stephenville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

WALTERS, Milton William Alexander
Rocky Harbour
September 23rd, 1929 - October 12th, 1999
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Milton William Alexander Walters announce his passing on Tuesday, October 12^th, 1999 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in his 70^th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Josephine (nee Parsons); two sons: Andre and wife Beryl of Rocky Harbour and Aaron of St. John's; one daughter, Anne (Mrs. Wayne Mulrooney) of Fort McMurray, Alberta; five grandchildren: Kirsandra, Sonya, Thomas, Stephanie, and Stephen; six sisters: Ivy (Mrs. Walter Oates) of Scarborough, Ontario, Mrs. Bertha Croucher of Port aux Basques, Cora Wilton, Rosa Kenny, both of Wiltondale, Mable (Mrs. Donald Boudreau of Halifax, and Doreen (Mrs. Joseph Slobodian) of Nepean, Ottawa. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Annie and Thomas Walters; and his beloved aunt and uncle, Susan and James Walters. Visitation will take place from St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour today, Wednesday, and Thursday, where also funeral services will take place on Friday at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Newhook officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. In lieu of flowers, donations to one's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"

Thursday, October 14, 1999

DEATHS

BENNETT, Harold
Flat Bay, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harold Bennett announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville, on October 13^th, 1999 at the age of 64 years. He leaves to mourn three daughters, Mary (David) Power, Bonavista Bay, Lisa Bennett (Dean Perrier), Sharon Bennett (Austin Colombe) both of Flat Bay; seven grandchildren, Crystal, Jennifer, Joshua, Brandon, Kyle, Dylan, and Cody; ex-wife, Edna Bennett, Flat Bay, two sisters, Leona Webb, Halifax, Winnie Millner, Halifax, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by sister Ann Millner and brother Calvin Bennett. Visitation will take place from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Flat Bay, Thursday, October 14^th. Funeral services will take place Friday, October 15^th at 2 p.m. with Father Aiden Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in St. Theresa's. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

TAYLOR, Effie
20 St. Clare Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Effie Taylor announce her passing at her residence on Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at the age of 89 years. She will be sadly missed by one son, Terry Taylor in Corner Brook; two daughters: Shirley (Ivan) Noel in Corner Brook and Ruby Taylor in Stephenville; one sister, Mary Roberts, residing at the Interfaith Home in Corner Brook; five grandchildren: Ruby (Gordon) Busse, Christine Oram, Judy (Greg) Anthony, Yvonne Noel, Terriann (Deon) Hamlyn; ten great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Bert Taylor in 1993. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 16^th at 3:00 p.m. from St. Augustine's Anglican Church on Hillview Avenue in Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway in Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the St. Augustine's Anglican Church Memorial Fund would be greatly appreciated.

Friday, October 15, 1999

DEATHS

BOUZANNE, "Oz" James Oswald
Passed suddenly away at his residence on Wednesday, October 13^th, 1999 aged 83 years. Beloved husband for 57 years to Marguerite Bouzanne of St. Catherine's. Dear father of Sandra and her husband Gray Graham of North Vancouver, BC, Keith Bouzanne of St. Catherine's; Sheila and her husband David MacNaughton of Toronto. Loving granddad of Shane, Melanie, Meredith, Erin, Carrie and Amanda. Dear brother of Alphonsus Bouzanne and his wife Marie of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Madeline Lannon of Grand Falls, Newfoundland and the late Harold Bouzanne. Dear brother-in-law of Derrice Corston of Toronto. Oz was born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, the son of the late A. J. and Margaret (Foley) Bouzanne. He had worked at various paper mills (1935-1981) throughout Canada, United States and New Zealand. At the request of Oz, cremation has taken place and a private family Memorial Service will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined by a donation to the Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre, St. Catherine's would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged through the Karl A. Hammond Funeral Home and Chapel, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold, Ontario (905-227-1732).

Saturday, October 16, 1999

DEATHS

GUY, Valda L.
Corner Brook, NF
It is with thanks to God for a life dedicated to His service that the family of the late Valda L. Guy announce her peaceful passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on October 14^th, 1999 in her 61st year. Giving thanks for the joyful Christian life she lived and enjoyed are, her husband of 40 years, Frank; two sons: Kerry (Cheryl) of Calgary, Alberta, and David (Libby) of Ottawa, Ontario. One sister, Bessie (Neil Slade) of Arnold's Cove, and an aunt, Ruth McNeil of St. John's. Four dear granddaughters: Lindsay and Ashley Guy of Calgary, Samantha and Alicia Guy of Ottawa. She will be sadly missed by her church congregation and the community at large in which she lived her life of Christian witness which included love and compassion for others as well as the various other organizations of which she was a part. Also missing her will be a large circle of nieces, nephews, and other family members in Canada and the United States. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 18^th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Clarence Street, officiated by Major Gerald Lacey. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be greatly appreciated, or as an alternative, donations will be accepted for the Gideon Bible Memorial Plan, or the charity of one's choice.

KENDELL, James
York Harbour, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Kendell announce his passing at the James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander on October 14^th, 1999 at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Regina; daughter Rose (Art) Matthews of Corner Brook; sons: Albert (Hilda) Wheeler of Corner Brook, Wayne (Melvina) Kendell of Glovertown, Kevin (Jean) Kendell of Fort McMurray, Alberta; seven grandchildren: Rachel, Robbie, Julie, Bradley, Kerri-lee, Nikki and Ian; great-granddaughter, Samantha; brothers: Wilson (Melissa), Arch (Lois), Henry (Maisie), all of York Harbour; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Debra Kendell; grandson, Christopher Wheeler; sisters: Mary, Olive, Melina, Susan, Amelia; brothers: George and Gordon. The family will be receiving friends from St. James Anglican Church in Lark Harbour beginning Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday, October 17^th at 2 p.m., Archbishop Stewart Payne officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be 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.

SIMON, Amedia J.
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Amedia Simon announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on October 9^th, 1999 at the age of 75 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Monica; four daughters: Shirley White of Lower Sackville, NS, Patricia Dimech of Mississauga, Ontario, Barbara (Alphonsus) Hall of Brampton, Ontario, Angelina (Lionel) Hayley of Stephenville Crossing; four sons: John (Susan) Smith of Lower Sackville, NS, Joseph Simon of Stephenville Crossing, Stephen (Kim) Simon of Milford, NS, and Christopher Simon of Dartmouth, NS; 15 grandchildren; brother, Austin (Dora) Simon and sister, Leanna (Alfreda) Young of New Glasgow, NS; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Narcius and Angelina Simon; brothers: Joseph, Francis and Herbert; sisters: Mary-Margaret, Melanie, Mildred, Anna-May and Oliveen. The family received friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville crossing, Sunday 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 12^th, at 10:00 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing. Father Aidan Devine officiated. Interment followed at the cemetery of Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation in his memory.

WEDDINGS

NASH & MCHUGH
Congratulations to Carla Nash & Shannon McHugh on their Sept. 11 wedding in Alberta. Best wishes come from both families, many friends & especially from Mr. & Mrs. Luke Woodrow of Corner Brook.

GILLIS & GARDNER
Calvin and Isabel Gillis are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Lori Ann to Harry Patrick, son of Roy and Alice Gardner. The marriage ceremony took place April 24, 1999 at Sacred Heart Parish in Curling by Father B. Buckle. A special thank you is extended to anyone who helped in any way to make this a very memorable day. Lori Ann and Harry reside in Corner Brook where they both are employed.

LODER & PAYNE
The marriage of Tracey Frances Ruth, daughter of Frank and the late Dinah Loder and the step-daughter of Cedella Loder of Summerside to Bradley Scott, son of Scott and Linda Payne of Corner Brook, took place on July 10, 1999 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Summerside. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Allen E. Frye. Shelley Loder, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and the bridal attendant was April Taylor, cousin of the bride. The best man was Blair Payne, brother of the groom, and the groom's attendant was Jeff Loder, brother of the bride. The soloist was Carla Bugden, cousin of the groom, and the organist was Sharon George, friend of the bride and groom. A reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion with Horace Davis, uncle of the bride, as the master of ceremonies. The couple honeymooned in PEI and now reside in Summerside.

Monday, October 18, 1999

DEATHS

LEGGE, John Wesley Colbourne
Deer Lake, NF
Oct. 6^th, 1939 - Oct. 16^th, 1999
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Wesley Colbourne Legge announce his passing on Saturday, October 16^th, 1999 at the W.M.R. Hospital in his 60^th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bertha (nee Cole), three daughters, Nina & husband Garry, Tina & friend Brian, and Jenny all of Deer Lake. His grandchildren: Jason, Melanie, Jenna, T.J. and Brady. His mother Alice Legge of Deer Lake. His sisters, Ruby & husband Norman Wheeler, Lillian & husband Bud Dinney, Rose & husband William Perry, Donna & friend Chris Hancock all of Deer Lake, Linda & husband Cort Oake of Virginia; his brothers: Edgar Jr. & wife Ruth of Pasadena, Gordon & wife Salone of New Brunswick, and Kenneth & wife Eileen of Deer Lake. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Edgar in 1995. Visitation took place at Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake on Sunday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m. from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church with Pastor Gifford officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights road. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Deer Lake Food Bank. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

DOLOMOUNT, Percival H.
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Percival H. Dolomount announce his passing at his home in Corner Brook on Saturday, October 16^th, 1999 at the age of 80 years. Mr. Dolomount was a member of the fighting 59^th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery, and served overseas during the Second World War. On the fourth of April, 1946, he was mentioned in a Dispatch to the King for distinguished service during the Battle of France. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife of 49 years: Doreen (nee Maher); five children: Dennis (Dulcie), Robinsons, Dan (Debbie), Massey Drive, Gertrude (William Ryan); Debert, NS, Christina (Russell Newell), Victoria, BC, and Jacqueline (Richard Chow), Corner Brook. Ten grandchildren: Amy, Peter, Danny, Anglea, Jessica, Patrick, Katie, Kristin, Richie and Steven. One brother: James Dolomount, North Sydney, NS, and a number of special nieces and nephews, especially Peter Mahar, and many friends. He was predeceased by his son: Kevin with his beloved Sandra Pike (1973); two sisters: Maude and Annie, and two brothers: Arthur and Charles. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 19^th at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road, officiated by Monsignor William Boone. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation.

BRAKE, Isabell (nee White)
Meadows, NF
It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Isabell Brake announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 16^th, 1999 at the age of 80 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving family: husband of 61 years, Murdock Sr.; daughters: Joyce (Clarence) Bester of North Bay, ON, Helen (Melvin) Smith of Summerside, Avril (George) Brake and Ina Osmond (Darius) all of Meadows; Sons: Albert (Lori) of Deer Lake, Murdock Jr. (Norma) of Corner Brook, Rick (Doreen) and Derick (Jackie) all of Meadows; sisters: Gertrude Davis and Adgie Anderson of Meadows and Jessie Fisher of Corner Brook; brother Samuel (Audrey) White of Meadows; daughter-in-law Lorraine; sisters-in-law: Violet White, Florence White, Mary Brake, Bertha Brake, Marie Loder and Veda Hann; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Francis and Elizabeth White; sister Regina Blanchard and brothers: Stewart, George and Stanley. Visitation will take place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Meadows on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 10-12 noon. The funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church in Meadows on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Allen Frye officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, phone 634-9800.

Tuesday, October 19, 1999

DEATHS

GARDNER, Trace Mark
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Trace Mark Gardner announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 17^th, 1999 at the age of 32 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Lisa (nee Sparkes); two sons: Krystopher and Mark of Corner Brook; father and mother, Ab and Vida Gardner of Corner Brook; one brother, D. J. Gardner (Brenda); sister, Elita Gardner and fiancé Bruce Hillier of Corner Brook; grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Gardner; two nephews: Jordan and Kody, all residing in Corner Brook; father and mother-in-law, Ephraim and Marina Sparkes of St. Anthony, as well as a very large circle of aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Herb and Pearl Purchase, and grandfather, John Gardner. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 20^th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Clarence Street, Major Gerald Lacey officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Trace Gardner Family Trust Account, Bank of Nova Scotia, Corner Brook Plaza, Corner Brook, NF.

PEARCE, Julia Evelyn
Port aux Basques, NF
Age 65
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Julia Evelyn Pearce (nee Matthews) announce her passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on October 16^th, 1999 in her 65^th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Jonas Pearce in July 1993; brother, Gilbert Matthews; sister, Dorcas Kettle (nee Matthews); her parents, Manuel and Sarah May (Lomond) Matthews. She leaves to mourn with treasured memories: special friend, Cecil Osmond; three sisters: Jane Buttery, Maud Wells of Port aux Basques, as well as a very large circle of relatives and friends. Family and friends were received at Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, on Sunday 6-7 p.m. (family only) and 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services took place from St. Paul's Anglican Church on October 19^th, 1999 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Evelyn Smith officiating. Interment followed at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Grand Bay Road. As expressions of sympathy, flowers and/or donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques.

YOUNG, Frank
Burgeo, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frank Young of Burgeo announce his sudden passing on Sunday, October 17^th, 1999 at the Calder Hospital, Burgeo, at the age of 61 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, are his wife, Louise of Burgeo; two daughters: Gertie (Wade) Skeard of Mount Moriah, and Debbie Young (fiancé Jimmy Benoite) of Corner Brook; mother, Mrs. Lucy Young of Burgeo; one grandson, Matthew Skeard of Mount Moriah; brothers: George (Gertie) Young of Sydney, NS, and James (Amelia) Young of Burgeo; sisters: Susie Ingram (Wayne) and Marie Simms (Percy), both of Burgeo; brothers-in-law: William Parsons (Cornelia) and Calvin Parsons (Mona); sisters-in-law: Lorraine Anderson (William) and Joyce Green (Bud), all residing in Burgeo; father-in-law, James Parsons of Burgeo, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Ephriam; sister, Susan; and mother-in-law, Edith Parsons. Visitation will take place from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Burgeo, beginning on Monday at 1:00 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 20^th, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Kenneth Abbott. Interment will follow at Burgeo Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

Wednesday, October 20, 1999

DEATHS

SANSOME, Blanche (nee Prosper)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Blanche Sansome announce her passing on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at the Interfaith Home for Senior Citizens in her 78^th year. She will be sadly missed by her loving children: two sons: Robert Sansome and wife Alice of Stephenville, Norman Sansome of Irishtown; four daughters: Irvene Curtis and husband Ed of Corner Brook, Elizabeth Miller and husband Wilson of Halifax, Beverley Marks and husband James of Corner Brook, and Barbara Battcock and husband John of Toronto. She will also be sadly missed by her eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, as well as her two sisters: Mabel Maxwell and husband Minto and Vicki Quibell, both of Corner Brook, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Austin in 1989, her son George in 1965, parents Alfreda and James Prosper, three brothers and two sisters. The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 21^st at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence St., Rev. Percy Coffin officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave. Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to St. Lukes Unit, Interfaith Home will be graciously accepted.

Thursday, October 21, 1999

no announcements in today's paper

Friday, October 22, 1999

DEATHS

FORTUNE, Rendell
Jeffrey's, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rendell Fortune announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Wednesday, October 20^th, 1999 in his 62^nd year. He leaves to mourn his ex wife, Susan Fortune, Bathurst, NB; three sons: Andrew of Fredericton, NB; Terry and Synthia, Robert and Marlene, all of Bathurst, NB; two grandchildren; Mitchell and Jonathan of Bathurst, NB; one brother, Isaac of Jeffrey's; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends from St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Jeffrey's, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon, from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 23^rd, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

SHEARS, Karen Faye
Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Karen Faye Shears announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at the age of 43 years. She will be sadly missed by her mother, Mae Shears in Stephenville and grandfather, Dudley Shears at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Center in Stephenville Crossing and three brothers: John (Tammy) Shears in Saskatoon, Brian (Connie) Shears in Corner Brook, Brad (Heather) Shears in Acton, Ontario and two sisters: Madge (Edward) Anderson in Stephenville, Maxine (Jeff) Donaldson in Kindersley, Saskatchewan and alternate family care providers, Ralph and Pheabe Hayden in Stephenville and alternate care providers: Veronica Colombe, Kathy White, Rona Connolly, all in Stephenville and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Max Shears in 1996. Cremation Service took place at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, October 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. from St. Augustine's Anglican Church on Hillview Avenue, Stephenville with interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery in Jeffrey's. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Epilepsy Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

BALL, Sandy Overton
Pasadena, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sandy Overton Ball announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 21^st, 1999 at the age of 78 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife: Wanneta (nee Gosse), Pasadena; four children: Gary (Paulette), Alberta, Sandy (Elaine), Benoit's Cove, Myrlane Ball, Pasadena and Eva Walsh (Gar), PEI; six grandchildren: Tanya, Natasha, Krista, Kathy, Shena and Racean; five great grandchildren; sisters: Maggie Day, Ontario, Alma Ball, Alberta and Ella Noel, Mount Pearl; sister-in-law, Dorothy Ball, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Maude Ball, brothers: Ralph, Albert, Urial; sister, Nora; and sister-in-law: Connie Ball. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling St. on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 23^rd, at 2:00 p.m. from the Memorial United Church, Curling, Rev. William Mercer officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Memorial United Church Memorial Fund, Curling.

FORTUNE, Mary
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre,
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Fortune announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing, on Wednesday, October 20^th, 1999 at the age of 82 years. She leaves to mourn one son, Isaac of Jeffrey's; three grandchildren: Andrew, Fredericton, NB, Terry and Sylvia, Robert and Marlene, all of Bathurst, NB; two great-grandchildren: Mitchell and Jonathan, Bathurst, NB; two brothers: Clifford and Audrey, Stephenville; Harvey and Ula House, Daniel's Harbour; three sisters-in-law: Emily House, Parsons Pond; Mildred House and Myrtle House, both of Daniel's Harbour; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband William Fortune. The family will be receiving friends from St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Jeffrey's, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon, from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 23^rd, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

Saturday, October 23, 1999

DEATHS

ALLEN, Irma (nee Cook)
Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Wednesday, October 20, 1999, aged 94 years. Predeceased by her husband, George W. D. Allen; brothers: Keith and Roy; and sister, Doris Wheeler, Corner Brook. Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memory, daughters: Diane Caughie (Reg) and Barbara McKim (John), St. John's; also five grandchildren: Susan Caughie, Halifax, Stephen Caughie, Calgary, Keith McKim (Sonia), Wabush, Wendy McKim, St. John's, and Sharon Ryan (Will), Clarenville; one great grandson, Jordan Caughie; niece, Bertha Butler, Botwood; and nephew, Graham Wheeler, Corner Brook; other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

REID, Edgar Bernard
Corner Brook, NF
It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Edgar Bernard Reid announce his passing at the J. J. O'Connell Center on Friday, October 22^nd, 1999 at the age of 86 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family: wife, Mary (Molly, nee Lee); sons: Wilfred (Anita) of Corner Brook, Louis (Madonna) of South Branch, Larry (Brenda) of Mount Pearl, Gerard (Joy) and Gary, all of Ontario; daughters: Mary Crocker (James) of Alberta and Barbara O'Quinn (William) of Wabush; brother, Eli (Edna) of Twillingate; sister, Sarah of St. John's; 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Mr. Reid was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Theresa. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday from the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Cathedral with Father Peddle 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.

COMPANION, John C.
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness and regret that the family of the late Mr. John Companion announce his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 21^st, 1999 at the age of 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Sarah (nee Wilton); his son, Jamie, residing at Edmonton, Alberta; his brothers, Tom (Marg), and Brian (Lowella) of Sarnia, Ont., Leo, and Bill (Judy) of Prince George, BC, Paul (Sharon) of Corner Brook, Ted (Debbie) of Cold Lake, Alb.; his sisters: Alice (Baxter) Howell of Aylesford, NS, Marie (John) Andrews of Bracebridge, Ont., Dorothy (David) Brake of Corner Brook, Theresa (Bob) Murphy, Mary (Randy) Payne, of Mt. Pearl, Fran (Greg) Joyce of Prince George, BC, and Leona (Gary) Wiseman of Corner Brook, and Betty of Corner Brook; stepchildren: Terry (Leona) Wilton, and Tony Wilton of Corner Brook, and Keith Wilton (Nancy) of St. Catherine's, Ont.; step grandchildren: Ellen, Terri Crystal; and special step great granddaughter, Emma Lynn Wilton. John is predeceased by his parents, Leo and Annie. He will be also missed by a large number of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral service will take place on Monday, October 25^th, 1999 at 1:30 p.m., from the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church on Mt. Bernard Ave., with Father Peddle officiating. The interment will take place at the United Church Section of Mt. Patricia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Saturday during the hours of 7-9, Sunday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9, and Monday during the hours of 10-12 noon. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home.

BIRTHS

VATERS
Deanna, Paul and big sister Samantha are pleased to announce the arrival of their baby boy. Zachary Edward was born on his Nanny Recke's birthday August 11, 1999 at the Grace Hospital weighing 8 lbs, 4 1/2 ozs. Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike.

WILLIAMS
Paul and Krista Williams are proud to announce the birth of their son, Nathan Adam Williams on July 12^th, 1999 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. Nathan has an older brother, William and his grandparents are Richard and Mary Williams and Joseph and Thelma Lynch.

ENGAGEMENT

HUTCHINGS & PICCOTT
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Hutchings of Deer Lake announce with pleasure the engagement of their youngest daughter, Lori to Gregory, son of Roy & Sharon Piccott of Maidstone. Wedding plans set for July 8^th, 2000.

WEDDING

AYERS & KEATS
The marriage of Michelle Lynn Ayers, daughter of Stella and the late Fredrick Ayers of Corner Brook to John Paul, son of Mena and John Keats of Corner Brook, took place on Saturday, August 28, 1999 at the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mount Bernard Ave., Corner Brook. A special thank you is extended to the many family and friends who helped make the occasion a very memorable one. The couple currently reside in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Monday, October 25, 1999

DEATHS

MARCHE, Troy Matthew
Port au Port East
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Troy Matthew Marche of Port au Port East announce his passing in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at the age of 23 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, Duncan and Irene Marche in Port au Port East and one brother, Jarrett Marche in Port au Port East and one sister, Tracey Marche in Port au Port East and his girlfriend, Maria O'Brien in Stephenville and a large circle of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 25^th at 11:00 a.m. from the Maria Regina Parish in Port au Port East. In lieu of flowers, an education trust fund has been set up in the memory of Troy Marche for his younger brother, Jarrett Marche. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

DOUCETTE, William James
Gallant Street, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William James Doucette announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Friday, October 22, 1999 at the age of 78 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Theresa and three sons: Roy (Betty) and William James (Janice), all in Brantford, Ontario, Fintan (Lois) in Restoule, Ontario and four daughters: Anita (George) Rivera in Puerto Rico, Helen Doucette in Puslinch, Ontario, Jeanette Spinelli in Akron, Ohio, Jacqueline Clark in Lowbanks, Ontario and one brother Ted (Doreen) Doucette in Kippens and 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by one great-grandchild, Joshua Crew. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, October 26^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street in Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on Hansen Highway in Stephenville. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

RUSSELL, Allan
Stephenville Crossing
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Allan Russell announce his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Friday, October 22, 1999 at the age of 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marg and four daughters: Sheree (Randy) Short, Melissa Russell (Larry), all in Stephenville, Amy Russell (Robert) in Hopedale, Labrador, Amanda Russell (Stephanie) in Manitoba and one brother, Cosmos (Sheila) Russell in Stephenville and four sisters: Carmel (Barney) Downey in Stephenville, Geraldine (Ronnie) White in Stephenville, Theresa (Ralph) O'Quinn in Kippens, Linda (Clem) Rose in Pasadena and three grandchildren: Samantha Short, Simone Short and Tobias Caravan and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Bridget Russell, two brothers, Freddie and Tobias Russell, one sister, Beulah Fisher. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road in Stephenville Crossing on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. from Assumption Parish in Stephenville Crossing with interment in the Assumption Parish Roman Catholic Cemetery on Brook Street in Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, October 26, 1999

DEATHS

PARK, Clarence Benjamin Warren
McIvers, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clarence Park announce his passing on Sunday, October 24^th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 58 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Esther (Pickett); five children: Sharon (Gerald Lovell), Sheila (Jeff Edison), Ian (Belinda), Sandra (Jamie Wiens), Shelley (Todd Lawrence); grandchildren: Nicholas, Nathan, Shawn, Dylan, Leanne, Daniel, Leah, Amy; sisters: Vivian (Clyde Blanchard), Gertie (Morley Park), Marilyn (Randy Park); brothers: Arch (Linda), Alex (Mary), Barry (Gwen), Bruce (Phyllis); mother-in-law, Muriel Pickett; brothers-in-law: Art Pickett (Jane), Seward Pickett (Jane); sisters-in-law: Jill (Lester Bungay), Wanda (Gary Brown), Linda Feltham (Jerry Christie); grandmother, Christina Park; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Jason Lee Park, October 8, 1970 - June 12, 1973; father, Benjamin Park, June 17, 1977; mother, Mildred Park, February 23, 1994; father-in-law, Elias Pickett, September 10, 1995. The family will be receiving friends from the Anglican Church of the Epiphany, McIvers, Tuesday morning from 10-12 noon followed by the funeral service Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Randy Lockyer officiating. The interment will be held at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.

FELIX, Michael Joseph
Silverwood Manor, Kippens
(Formerly of Felix Cove)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Joseph Felix announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Monday, October 25, 1999 at the age of 87 years. He will be sadly missed by his two sons: Albert (Lillian) Felix in Felix Cove and Ronald (Valerie) Felix in Stephenville; two daughters: Agatha Russell in Alberta and Carmelita (Cecil) Felix in Felix Cove; four brothers: Jim (Mercedes) Felix in Felix Cove, Stanley Felix in St. Alban's, Aloysius (Alice) Felix in St. John's, and Raymond (Joan) Felix in Halifax, Nova Scotia; two sisters: Marie (Stanley) MacDonald in Felix Cove and Mercedes in Mount Pearl; and 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Felix in 1995. Friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port au Port West on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 28^th 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. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

LANGDON, Alan George
Deer Lake
December 11^th, 1925 - October 25^th, 1999
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alan George Langdon announce his passing on Monday, October 25^th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 73^rd year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Naomi; three daughters: Lorraine (Gilbert Clarke), Trudy (Lewis Forsey), Lana (Todd White); six sons: Gary (Carol), Terry (Roxanne), Randy (Calla), Darin, Monty, Rodney (Roxanne); 23 grandchildren; one brother, Wilfred; four sisters: Lorraine Rowe, Elsie Vass, Marie Dawe, and Hope Owens; his mother and father-in-law, Willis and Eliza Goulding. Also a large circle of brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Janis; granddaughter, Melissa; and sister, Dorothy Diamond. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake, today, Tuesday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church with Pastor David Gifford officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"

BARRIAULT, Annie Ethel
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Annie Barriault announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing on October 25^th, 1999 at the age of 85 years. She will be sadly missed by her three brothers-in-law: Ralph Butt, Stephen Barriault, Michael Barriault and his wife Florence, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick J. Barriault in 1985. The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Corner Brook, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue on Wednesday, October 27th at 10:30 a.m., Father Simon Agboso officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.

CRISPY, Joseph A.
Meadows, NF
Passed away Sunday, October 24^th, 1999 at the O'Connell Center, Joseph A. Crispy in his 90^th year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Rosie, brothers: Llewelyn & wife Fannie, Eastport, Kenneth & wife Georgina, Eastport; sister, Pearl & husband Stanley Tulk, Gander; five nephews and nine nieces. He will also be missed by Rhoda & husband Ross Oldford, St. John's. The family will be receiving friends at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Meadows on Tuesday, beginning at 2 p.m., followed by the funeral service Wednesday, October 27^th at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Allan Frye officiating. The interment will be held at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.

GUSHUE, Robert Ira (Bob)
Buchans
(1926-1999)
Passed away peacefully, on October 24^th, at the A. M. Guy Memorial Health Care Center in Buchans, after a lengthy illness, Bob Gushue, in his seventy fourth year. Left with fond memories are: his wife of fifty years, Mary (nee Knee); one son, Gary (Wanda) of Corner Brook; one daughter, Wanda (Chris) of Pasadena; one granddaughter Amanda in Montreal; special grandchildren: James in Toronto, Liam in Corner Brook and Patricia of Cox's Cove; and special caregiver, Louise. Also left with their memories are two sisters: Emmie (Cyril) and Ervie (George) of Brigus and three brothers: George (Karen) of Blackpool, England, Em (Sandra) of Brigus and John of Buchans; as well as a large number of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Allan; sister-in-law, Marion and brother-in-law Wilfred. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27^th from St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Buchans with interment at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association will be gratefully accepted. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home.
"FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"

HICKEY, Gerald
Vancouver, BC
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gerald Hickey announce the sudden passing of their dear brother, in Vancouver, BC. Gerald was born in Corner Brook and worked with the railway. In the late sixties, Gerald and his family moved to Labrador and finally settled in Prince George, BC in the seventies. He leaves to mourn his wife, Margaret; two daughters: Janet Blackburn of Squamish, BC (two children) and Maureen Bedard of Calgary, Alb. (four children); one son, Peter of Prince George, BC (two children); five brothers: Rhoady, Ted, Joseph, James (Corner Brook), Ronald of Marystown, NF; and four sisters: Laura Chaffey, London, ON, Margaret Hepditch, Elizabeth Boyd, Mona Fraser (Corner Brook). Gerald was predeceased by his mother, Annie; father, Joseph; and sister, Mary Batten. Gerald's service was held at the Ascension Church, Qualicium, BC, Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at All Hallows Parish Church for family and friends.

Wednesday, October 27, 1999

DEATHS

KING, Major Katie Yvonne
Penticton, BC
Major Katie Yvonne King was promoted to Glory on Saturday, October 23, 1999 at the age of 49 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Major Edgar King, four children: Mike (Deanne) Smith of Fort McMurray, AB, Yvette (Tim) Dell'Anna of Maple Ridge, BC, Michelle (Terry) O'Dea of Kamloops, BC and Rochelle (Bill) Bowers of Peterborough, Ontario; 4 grandchildren: Ashleigh, Chantelle, Connor and Miranda; her father, Walter Harris of Trout River, NF; her two sisters: Eudora (Bill) Parsons of Summerside, NF and Roberta (Baxter) Mugford of St. John's, NF; her two brothers: Elyard (Helen) Harris of Trout River, NF and Clyde (Avril) Harris of Meadows, NF. She was predeceased by her mother, Elsie. The family will be receiving family and friends on Thursday, October 28th, 1999 from the Salvation Army Church, Trout River, NF where also the memorial service will take place on Friday, October 29^th, 1999 at 2 p.m. with the interment to follow at the church cemetery at Trout River. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home Limited, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NF

MACDONALD, Ada M.
Doyles, NF
Age 57 It is with great sadness and regret that the family of the late Ada M. MacDonald (nee Gallop) announce her passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on October 24^th, 1999 at the age of 57 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, are her husband, Angus MacDonald; three sons: Joseph (Melodie) of South Branch, Keith (Denise) of Oshawa, ON, Jason of Toronto, ON; five daughters: Dianna (Gary) of Mississauga, ON, Karen (Todd), Sharon (Joey), Judy (Marvin), Maxine (Jacques), all of Scarborough, ON; four sisters: Marcella (Paul) Patten, Mildred Samms, Sylvia Morris, Etta (John) Colbourne, all of Codroy, NF; three brothers: Gordon Gallop of Ontario, Clifford (Sophie) Gallop of Woodville, Kyrl (Germaine) of Halifax, NS; three grandchildren: Corey and Todd MacDonald, Stephanie Sheppard, as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Morgan Gallop, November 1973 and Levina Dolly (Bennett) Gallop, February 1983; her son Stephen John in 1969; brother, Emanuel Gallop; granddaughter, Marissa in April 1995. Family and friends were received at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church in Great Codroy on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 28^th, 1999 at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Great Codroy with Father Desmond McGrath officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers and/or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques.

Thursday, October 28, 1999

DEATHS

BALL, Mary Florence Naomi
Pasadena, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Ball (nee Vincent) announce her passing on Tuesday, October 26^th, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, at the age of 66 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: her husband of 46 years, George Ball, Pasadena; four children; Jim (Shirley), Janet Rubia, Pasadena, Mary-Jane Caines (friend Evan Cole), Grand Prairie, Alberta, and Tina (friend Gerald Kelly), Pasadena; two precious grandchildren: Krystal Rubia and Brittany Cole; brothers: Tom (Shauna), Albert (friend Dot), Ken, Corner Brook, Reg (Michelle), Pasadena, and Terry (Nola), Toronto, ON; sisters: Marie Wiseman (Max), Vancouver, BC, Shirley Penney (Bud), Toronto, ON, Carrie Brown (Will), Pasadena, Bernice Leprieur (friend Austin Patey), Gallants, and Sarah Rowsell (Gerald), Corner Brook; special friends: Lorna Vincent, Betty Vincent, Rose Vincent, Austin and May Simms, Evelyn and Howard Brooks; sisters-in-law: Jane Tarnell, English Harbour, and Mary Blake, Burgeo, as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The family will be receiving friends from The Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena on Thursday and Friday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm, from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m., Captain Wayne Pike officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted, or donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation, Renal Dialysis Unit, Ophthalmology Unit or Chemotherapy Unit. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.

CHINN, Roderick John
North York, Ontario
(Formerly of St. George's, Nfld.)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roderick John Chinn announce his passing in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday, October 24, 1999 at the age of 41 years. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Grace Chinn in St. George's; five brothers: Raymond "Buddy" (Yvonne) in Ottawa, Bernie (Madeline), Garfield, Walter (Debbie), all in St. George's, Paul (Valerie) in Stephenville Crossing; four sisters: Barbara (Frank) Jarvis in Dartmouth, NS, Patsy (Ed) Martin in Calgary, Mildred (Gerard) King in Mattis Point, Marlene (Jim) Sharpe in Stephenville Crossing, and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Herman Chinn. Friends may call at St. Joseph's Parish in St. George's on Thursday. Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 29^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph's Parish in St. George's with interment in the Roman Catholic cemetery in Shallop Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road in Stephenville Crossing.

MARTIN, Dermot S.
Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, on Tuesday, October 26, 1999, Dermot Martin, aged 69 years. Predeceased by his wife, Bridget in 1997 and his brother, Leonard 1993. Leaving to mourn, sons: Robert (Arlene) of Gander, Gerard of Gander, Desmond (Trina) of Fort McMurray, AB; daughters: Mary of NB, Donna Parrell (Fred) of St. Philip's, Michelle Burke (Gord) of Fort McMurray, AB; beloved grandchildren: Daniel Martin, Theresa and Charlene Jennings, Michael and Sara Parrell, Matthew Burke. Also leaving to mourn, brothers: Robert (Astrid), Joseph (Barbara); sisters: Alison Unroe, Terri Peets (Dave), Mary Gauthier, Patricia McLaughin (George); nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John's, on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, October 29, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Paul's Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
"May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace."

WILLETTE, William Francis
O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Francis Willette announce his passing at the Veterans Unit, O'Connell Centre in Corner Brook on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at the age of 78 years. He will be sadly missed by one son, Fred (Lorraine) Willette in Edmonton; three daughters: Karen (Aubrey) Vanderstar, Iris Willette (Jim Baughman), Cathy Willette, all in Edmonton; two brothers: Dick (Margaret) Willette in Ontario and Gus (Edith) Willette in Stephenville; three sisters: Eileen Kennedy, Kitty (Kevin) Kelly, all in Corner Brook and Mary (Dan) McCarthy in Stephenville; special grandson, Graeme Vanderstar; two sisters-in-law: Violet Willette in Stephenville and Josephine Willette in New York; and a large circle on nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Mary Willette; and three brothers: Stanley, Jack, and Philip. Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 29^th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway in Stephenville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the D.V.A. Unit at the O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.