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Monday, December 2, 2002
DEATHS
BRENNAN, Maude Cecillia
18 Atlantic Avenue, Stephenville
Passed away at her home in the presence of her loving family
on Saturday, November 30, 2002 in her 89th year.
Predeceased by her husband John (1990) and her little daughter,
Sheila (1951). Giving thanks for her life of gentleness, compassion
and love are her children, Geraldine Smith (Bill), Peter (Verna),
Eugene (Carol Ann), Gerard (Maria), all of London, Ont.; Frank
(Carolyn), Stephenville; Loretta Chard-Kean (Sam), St. John's;
Marie Colbourne (Barry), Clarenville; Sheila Parsons (Ed), Monica
Fillier (Jim), Corner Brook and John (Judy), Yellowknife, NWT
as well as twenty-four grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Also left with fond memories are her step-brothers and sisters,
Bernard Hickey (Dot), Toronto; Irene Norton (Bob), Connecticut,
USA, Gary Hickey, St. John's and Theresa Shamon, Boston, USA
as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at
Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Monday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place at St.
Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville on Tuesday, December
3, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery,
Hansen Highway, Stephenville. Flowers gratefully accepted or
donations in her memory may be made to Palliative Care Program,
Health and Community Services Western.
Let the spirit linger
Even though I am gone
Hold close to each other
Keep the family unit strong
BENOIT, Theresa M.
Ship Cove
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Theresa
M. Benoit announce her passing at Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital in Stephenville on Friday, November 29, 2002 at
the age of 55 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband
Harold C. and three sons: Dion (Annette) of Brampton, Ontario,
Charles (Cathy) of Ship Cove, Marcel of Etobicoke, Ontario, and
four brothers: Alex Jesso, Wallace (Mary) Jesso, Hubert (Georgina)
Jesso, Lawrence Jesso, all of Ship Cove and two sisters: Julia
(Larry Alexander) of Ship Cove, Mary Estoppey of Stephenville
and four grandchildren: Joshua, Dion Charles, Nicholas, Carissa
and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her parents, Joseph and Riza Jesso and her sister, Jeanette
and brothers, Adolph, Peter, Benjamin and Donny. Friends may
call at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Piccadilly on Monday. Funeral
Services will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd at
11:00 a.m. from Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Piccadilly with
interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Ship Cove. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral
arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home,
39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
DEATHS
MAY, Victor Louis
Pasadena
December 2nd, 1950 - December 1st, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Victor
Louis May announce his sudden passing on Sunday,
December 1st, 2002 in his 52nd year.
He will be sadly missed and ever remembered by his loving wife
Sarah (nee Byrne); his daughter Melissa; his brothers and sisters:
Dennis (June) of Mount Pearl, Yetta (Glen) Saunders of Mount
Pearl, Cindy May-Follett of Gander, Leo (Mabel Ann) of Sioux
Ste. Marie and Stewart of Belleoram; his brother-in-law Chesley
May of Grand Bank; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends, each of whom will remember they hold a special place
in his heart. He was predeceased by his parents: Leo May and
Sophie (Vanzlouis) and his sister Mabel (May). Visitation will
take place from St. David of Wales Anglican Church in Pasadena
today, Tuesday 10-12, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where also funeral service
will take place on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow
at the family plot. By request of the family, donations may be
made to the Canadian Diabetic Association or St. David's Memorial
Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral
Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"
BENOIT, Mary Elizabeth
Stephenville (Formerly of Lourdes)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Elizabeth Benoit announce her passing at the Sir Thomas
Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Sunday, December
1, 2002 at 2:20 a.m. at the age of 53 years. She will
be sadly missed by her son, Glen (Jeanne) Benoit of Kippens,
her daughter, Glenda (Michael) Walsh of Kippens and special friend,
Carl Duffney of Stephenville and four brothers: Bill (Madonna)
Skinner, Henry (Linda) Skinner, George (Elaine) Skinner, Isaac
(Urinna) Skinner, all of Stephenville and four sisters: Tina
Jesso (Lawrence Gallant) of Stephenville, Sarah (Bernard) Gastia
of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Dinah (John) Vatcher of Stephenville,
Ernestine Flynn of British Columbia and two grandchildren: Tamara
and Deidre, along with a large circle of relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, George and Mary Skinner and
her brothers, Kevin and Leo Skinner. Friends may call at Russell's
Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, December
4th 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,
flowers gratefully appreciated.
Wednesday, December 4, 2002
DEATHS
BLANCHARD, Myles
August 10, 1951 - December 2, 2002
Born August 10, 1951 to Michael and Melissia Blanchard, Cox's
Cove, Nfld. At an early age he began his teaching career which
lasted for 27 years until ill health caused him to resign. He
leaves to mourn Pauline, the mother of his children; sons: Nathan
(friend Wendy), Fort McMurray, Alberta, Shane (friend Della),
Scarborough, Ontario, Keith (friend Jeanna) and daughter Erica,
Springdale; a very special friend Mrs. Violet Small, Springdale;
mother-in-law Ruby Young, Springdale; three sisters and four
brothers: Janet (John), Cox's Cove, Michael (Poppie), Stephenville,
Ethel (Dave), Pasadena, Patrick (Dinah), Fortune, Eva (John)
Scarborough, Ontario, Tony (Rita), Irishtown, Brian (Christine),
Cox's Cove. He was predeceased by parents Michael and Melissia
Blanchard, infant sister Faith, grandparents Ethel and William
Noseworthy, Joseph and Ellen Blanchard and a number of uncles,
aunts, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Funeral
services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th,
2002 from the Salvation Army Citadel, Springdale with Major Butt
officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to White Dove Funeral
Home, Springdale.
PITTMAN, Patrick G.
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness the family of the late Patrick
Pittman announce his passing at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital on Tuesday December 3, 2002 at
the age of 64. He is survived by daughters: Sherry (Rod) Penney,
Susan (Otto) Diamond both of Corner Brook and Christine (Dion)
Sampson of River of Ponds; sons: Jack (Patricia) of Corner Brook,
Terrance (Diane) of Borden, Ontario, Jim (Maureen) of Gallants
and Bernard (Roxanne) of Corner Brook; grandchildren: Troy, Jason,
Angela, Sherry-Lynn, Otto Jr., Johnathan, Michell, Courtney and
Christopher; one great grandchild Destiny; brothers: Lou, Gerald,
Jim, Morris and Walter. He was predeceased by his parents Frances
and Roderick Boland. Visitation will take place at Country Haven
Funeral Home, 167 Country Road today from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral
services will take place on Thursday December 5, 2002 at 10:30
a.m. from the Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Father Gale
officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully
accepted or donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home,
167 Country Rd. 634-2500.
Thursday, December 5, 2002
DEATHS
BENOIT, Terry
Mainland, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Terry
Benoit announce his sudden passing in Mainland at the
age of 27. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories,
his parents, Walter Jr. and Rose Benoit, Mainland; brother Gary
(Deanna), Ontario; sisters: Jessica (Shane), Ontario; Kimberley,
Mainland; Amanda, Piccadilly; Tiffany, Mainland; grandmother,
Margaret (Momma) Benoit; his biological mother, Jean Formanger,
along with a large circle of aunts, uncles, other relatives and
friends. He was predeceased by his brother Roy (1978), grandfather
Walter Sr., and his cousin Nicks. Visitation on Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. Ann's Chapel, Mainland, from where the
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, December 6th at
2:00 p.m., Father Jan Gal officiating. Interment will follow
at the church cemetery, Mainland. As expressions of sympathy,
donations may be made to St. Ann's Chapel Memorial Fund. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home,
25 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville. The family guest book may
be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
ROSSITER, Vincent Joseph
Passed peacefully away at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on December
3, 2002, Vince Rossiter, aged 78 years, a loving husband,
caring father and affectionate grandfather. Left with fond and
loving memories his devoted wife, Ruth (Jackman); children: Gary
(Louise), Linda King, Sharon (Ed) Richardson (Shalimar, Florida),
Wayne (Brenda), and Ray (Anita); grandchildren: Jason (King),
Francis, Matthew, Christopher, Lauren (Richardson), April-Rae,
Amber-Lynn, Emily and Rebecca; sister Beatrice MacPherson (Framingham,
Massachusetts); brothers: Tom (Daphne), Bill (Brenda) and Lar
(Alice); sisters-in-law: Essie Rossiter (Calvert) and Kathleen
Rossiter; brother-in-law Art (Josephine) Jackman; special nephew
Ron; life long friend Olive Pike; and a large circle of friends
and relatives. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road,
Thursday and Friday from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass
will take place at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, Torbay Road, Saturday
at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery,
Topsail Road, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy
Sepulcher Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers will be gratefully
accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity
of one's choice.
Friday, December 6, 2002
DEATHS
ROSSITER, Vincent Joseph
Passed peacefully away at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on December
3, 2002, Vince Rossiter, aged 78 years, a loving husband,
caring father and affectionate grandfather. Left with fond and
loving memories his devoted wife, Ruth (Jackman); children: Gary
(Louise), Linda King, Sharon (Ed) Richardson (Shalimar, Florida),
Wayne (Brenda), and Ray (Anita); grandchildren: Jason (King),
Francis, Matthew, Christopher, Lauren (Richardson), April-Rae,
Amber-Lynn, Emily and Rebecca; sister Beatrice MacPherson (Framingham,
Massachusetts); brothers: Tom (Daphne), Bill (Brenda) and Lar
(Alice); sisters-in-law: Essie Rossiter (Calvert) and Kathleen
Rossiter; brother-in-law Art (Josephine) Jackman; special nephew
Ron; life long friend Olive Pike; and a large circle of friends
and relatives. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road,
Thursday and Friday from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass
will take place at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, Torbay Road, Saturday
at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery,
Topsail Road. Flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations
in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
HILLYARD, Bruce W.
Passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2002 at
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, Bruce Hillyard at
the age of 67. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters
Wanda Hillyard, Kippens, Debbie Cook (Wayne), Halifax, NS, grandchild
Ryan; sisters: Mae Auvigne, Calgary, AB, Ruby Evans, Burlington,
ON, Hazel Evans, Grand Falls-Windsor, Betty Hillyard, Corner
Brook; brothers: Donald Hillyard, Burlington, ON, Calvin Hillyard
(Harriett), Brampton, ON, Robert Hillyard (Betty), Corner Brook;
very special aunt, Hazel Giles, Grand Falls-Windsor and a large
circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bruce
was predeceased by his parents Rosa and Samuel and brother Varrick
Hillyard. The funeral service will be held Saturday, December
7th at 2:00 p.m. from The First United Church, Park
Street, Reverend John Adams officiating. The interment will follow
at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions
of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations
may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guestbook
may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
Saturday, December 7, 2002
DEATHS
BURTON, Jean (nee Pye)
Cormack
May 11th, 1940 - December 5th, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jean
Burton announce her passing on Thursday, December
5th, 2002 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital in her 62nd year. She will be sadly missed
by her loving husband Mose; one daughter Roseann (Bradford) White
of Stephenville; three sons: Eric (Karen) of Camrose, Alberta,
Ken (Karen) of Edmonton, Alberta and Frank of St. John's; nine
grandchildren: Marissa, Austin, Spencer, Cabot, Jake, John, Rachel,
Brittany and Brent; one brother George (Olivera) of Deer Lake;
two sisters: Kathleen (Lawrence) of Deer Lake and Audrey (Victor)
of Clarkes Beach; one sister-in-law Una Pye of Deer Lake. Also
a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She
was predeceased by her parents Francis and Annie and brothers
Len and Harvey. Visitation will take place from the Anglican
Church in Cormack today, Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. Where also funeral services will take place on Monday
at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Carol Daley officiating. Interment to
follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"
TUROUT (BENOIT), J. Eli
Piccadilly
It is with great sadness that the family of the late J.
Eli Turout (Benoit) announce his passing at his residence
in Piccadilly on Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at
the age of 77 years. He will be sadly missed by eight sons: Donald
(Marjorie) Benoit of Sudbury, Ontario, Fintan (Maria) Benoit
of Kippens, Felix (Jean) Benoit of Kitchener, Ontario, Roy (Grace)
Benoit of Sudbury, Ontario, Paul (Bonnie) Benoit of Kitchener,
Ontario, Pius (Sheila) Benoit of Barrie, Ontario, Scott Benoit
of Kitchener, Ontario, Leonard Benoit of Toronto, Ontario and
six daughters: Hilda Hewitt of Kippens, Venecia Cornect (Terry)
of Stephenville, Shirley Reid of Kitchener, Ontario, Virginia
Benoit of Kippens, Irene Benoit of Stephenville, Pauline of Kitchener,
Ontario; three brothers: Alphonsus, Bernard and Joseph; four
step-brothers: Malcolm, Louis, Patrick and Clancy; three sisters:
Agnes, Pauline and Florence, as well as a large circle of grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, relatives, friends and special son-in-law
Colin Hewitt of Stephenville. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville on Saturday and Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Monday,
December 9th, at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish,
West Street, Stephenville. Cremation Service will take place
after the Funeral Service at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville.
Interment will take place at a later date.
BARRETT, Jean Elizabeth
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away on Thursday, December 5th,
2002, at the Corner Brook Interfaith Home, Jean
Elizabeth Barrett at the age of 83. Left to mourn are
her sisters: Patricia Butler of Corner Brook, and Vivia (Garnet)
Gladwin of Lakefield, Ontario; special nieces: Beth (Jim) Goosney,
Lisa and Paula, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends. She is predeceased by her parents Andrew and Dora Barrett,
seven brothers and four sisters. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9:00
p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 8th at
2:00 p.m. from St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Curling,
Rev. Ed King officiating. Cremation to follow. Expressions of
sympathy may be directed towards St. Mary the Virgin Memorial
Fund or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book
may be signed or a memorial donation may be made though our website www.fillatre.ca
ANDREWS, Lewis
Formerly of Corner Brook.
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on November
26, 2002, Lewis Andrews, age 94 years. Predeceased by
his wife Isabel, July 19, 2002. Left to celebrate his life and
mourn his passing, his family, daughters: Gertrude Andrews and
Joan Basic (Zvonko); sons: Fred (Violet) Andrews, Lew (Denise)
Andrews: and grandchildren: Stephanie Basic-Sedore (Jason), ON;
Anthony Basic, Monica Basic and her children Theresa and Nathan,
BC; sisters-in-law: Effie (Ches) Oake, Florida, Eleanor Andrews,
Winnipeg, Alice Andrews, St. John's, Gwen (Rev. Douglas) Best;
nieces and nephews and their families: Evelyn Andrews, Nova Scotia
(wife of the late Noel Andrews), Fred (Patsy) Andrews, Peter
(Judy) Andrews, Mary Andrews, Paul (Doris) Andrews, Jim (Selina)
Andrews, Patti (Ric) Moody, Margie (Dr. Jerry) Sparkes, Bonnie
(Moss) Holland, Doug (Judy) Best, David Parsons, Arch (Selina)
Parsons and a large circle of other relatives and friends. A
teacher for 20 years and businessman for over 40 years, he provided
public service in Corner Brook over the years as President of
the Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of the Public School Board,
Vice Chairman of Herdman Collegiate School Board, representative
on the School Tax Authority and President of the Association
of Amalgamated School Boards of Newfoundland. He was a member
of the Retired Teacher's Association, the St. John's Senior Citizen's
Club and also a 50 year member of Lomond Masonic Lodge. Known
as an avid golfer, he achieved the ultimate "hole-in-one" on
two occasions, shot his age from 73 to 83 and most proud of being
a member of the Newfoundland Senior Golf Championship teams in
1980 and 1983. Rested at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater
Road, St. John's. Funeral Services were held at St. Thomas' Anglican
Church on Friday, November 29, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in
his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
HILLYARD, Bruce W.
Passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2002 at
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's, Bruce Hillyard at
the age of 67. Bruce was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 13, The Royal Canadian Air Force Association and he proudly
served 6 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He will be sadly
missed by his family, daughters Wanda Hillyard, Kippens, Debbie
Cook (Wayne), Halifax, NS, grandchild Ryan; sisters: Mae Auvigne,
Calgary, Ab, Ruby Evans, Burlington, ON, Hazel Evans, Grand Falls-Windsor,
Betty Hillyard, Corner Brook; brothers: Donald Hillyard, Burlington,
ON, Calvin Hillyard (Harriett), Brampton, ON, Robert Hillyard
(Betty), Corner Brook; very special aunt, Hazel Giles, Grand
Falls-Windsor and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. Bruce was predeceased by his parents Rosa and Samuel
and brother Varrick Hillyard. The funeral service will be held
Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. from The First
United Church, Park Street, Reverend John Adams officiating.
The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may
visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Friday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously
accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's
choice. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation
may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
BIRTHS
AGRIESTI
Mark and Sherry (Jones) Agriesti are thrilled to announce the
arrival of thier first child, a beautiful baby boy, Jeffrrey
Scott Agriesti was born Monday, August 26,
2002 at 3:12 p.m., weighing 9 lbs. 11.5 oz. Proud
grandparents are Bernard and Dorothy Agriesti of St. John's
and Harold and Marie Jones of Corner Brook. Special thanks
to Drs. Kravitz and Moore, Med. Student White, and Nurse Pennell
for your care and encouragement. Thanks also to Drs. Callahan
and Pike for their excellent prenatal care. Last, but not least,
thank-you to Daddy for your love and support. We're so lucky
to have you!
AUDAS
Sean and Lorelei Audas are pleased to announce the birth of their
babies Matthew and Ashley,
born at I.W.K. Hosptial, Halifax, Nova Scotia on April
4, 2002. Matthew weighing 6 lb 13 oz and Ashely weighing
6 lb 3 oz. Congratulations from grandparents Mary Lou and Bud
Chaulk of Bonne Bay Pond and Beth and Bud Audas of Nova Scotia.
Gret-grandmothers Mary Mews of Middleton and Eileen Richards
of Truro.
WEDDING
BRAKE / BLACKWOOD
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Brake of Irishtown are pleased to announce
the marriage of their youngest son Johnathan Francis to Jennifer
Frances, daugher of Mrs. Ida Blackwood of Corner Brook
and Mr. Ben Butler of Trout River on Nov. 22, 2002.
The double ring ceremony took place at Corner Brook City Hall
with Mayor Priscilla Boutcher officiating. The bride was given
away by her grandmother Emma Marshall. Attendants were Terry
Brake & Daphne Brake, parents of the groom. Flowers were
made by Marie Anderson. Photos were taken by Viola Oake. Hair
dos were done by Angie Bennett. Aroma's provided a beautiful
meal for the wedding & a small reception was held at the
home of the groom's parents in Irishtown. The couple currently
reside in Corner Brook. Johnathan and Jennifer would like to
thank everyone who helped make their day so special.
MICHAEL / ELLIOTT
Peter & Rosalind Michael along with Wallace & Jean Elliott
are pleased to announce the marriage of their children Brenda & Chad on July
27, 2002 at Holy Redeemer with Father Edwin Gale officiating.
The bridal party included, Matron of Honour, Jennifer Fitzgerald.
Bridesmaids, Jackie Beck, Jill Elliott, Stacey Sheppard, Tawanya
Solo, Danica Brisson and Karen Michael. Best man, Kirk Peyton.
Groomsmen, Brad Coates, P.J. Michael, Todd Smith, Derek Johnson,
Robert Michael & Paul Companion. The flower girls, Elizabeth & Sara
Organ. The ring bearer, Marqus Elliott. The offertory gifts presented
by Nancy & Abigale McCarthy. Readers included, Melanie Harris,
Jennifer Parsons & Rhonda Lucus. Ceremonial music provided
by organist Sister Kathleen Rex, flutist Andrea Hounsell and
soloist Wendy Woodland. Reception was held at the Glynmill Inn
with Derek Durdle as master of ceremonies. Dinner music was provided
by Donald MacDonald on saxphone & piano. Flowers prepared
by Country Flowers, decorating by Lillian Anstey of Treasured
Moments, Bordens Disco provided reception music. Photography
by Ken Dean & video Danny Kearney. The couple honeymooned
in Negril, Jamica. They currently reside in York, Pa. where both
are employed. They both would like to take this opportunity to
thank family & friends for making it such a memorable day.
Monday, December 9, 2002
DEATHS
CARAVAN, Lewis Maxwell (Max)
Deer Lake
June 21st, 1928 - Dec. 7th, 2002
Passed peacefully away at his family residence in his 75th year
surrounded by his loving family, Lewis Maxwell Caravan.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (nee Brinson).
Three sons, Eddie (Maisie), Gary (Beverley) both of Deer Lake
and Rocky (Shirley) of Corner Brook. Two Daughters, Glenda (Wayne)
Drover and Heather Heath both of Deer Lake. 22 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother, Terry (Audrey) of Deer
Lake and one sister, Ruby (Perley) Alexander of Stephenville.
His daughter-in-law Lois Caravan of Massey Drive. Also a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his son Jamie on Nov. 7, 2001. A Memorial Service will take
place on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 2 p.m. from Parsons Funeral
Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake with Mr. Terry Drover officiating.
By request of the family, flower donations may be made to the
W.M.R. Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"
BREEN, Marion Louise
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marion
Breen announce her passing on Saturday, December
7, 2002 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at
the age of 92 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories:
her nephew Edward Breen, Corner Brook, great niece Michele Gill
and husband Alex, their children Kavita and Ethan, Steady Brook,
great nephew Frank Breen and his wife Tammy, Corner Brook, Madeline
Breen, Port-au-Choix, and close friends. Visitation took place
from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday from
2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be held today, Monday,
December 9, at 9:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral,
Mt. Bernard Avenue, Fr. Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment
to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy,
in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital Foundation, Renal Dialysis Department. The
family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be
made through our website www.fillatre.ca
MULLINS, Evelyn Alice
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Evelyn
Mullins announce her passing on Saturday, December
7, 2002 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at
the age of 67 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories;
her husband Calvert; four children: Conrad (Rosemary), Corner
Brook, Shirley McRae (Mike), Oshawa, ON, Dwight (Roseanne), Mt.
Pearl, and Dana (Marion), Trenton, ON. 10 grandchildren: Conrad
Jr., Allison, Michael, Shondra, Tonya, Meghan, Kevin, Stephanie,
Ashley and Devon. Two great grandchildren: Michael and Destiny.
Three brothers: Eric (Irene) Simms, Reginald (Lizzie) Simms and
Ephram (Kitty) Simms, as well as a large number of friends, nieces,
nephews and relatives. She is predeceased by her parents Morgan
and Minnie Simms. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home,
4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral
service will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m. from
St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Park Drive, Rev. Pearce
officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation,
Renal Dialysis Department, P. O. Box 2004, Corner Brook, NL,
A2H 6J7. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation
may be made thorough our website www.fillatre.ca
GORMAN, J. C. (Cliff)
P. Eng, N.L.S.
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 7, 2002,
surrounded by his loving family at the Health Sciences Centre,
St. John's, NL, James Clifford Gorman at the
age of 72 years. He will be sadly missed by his family, loving
wife Eileen, (McKenna), sons Joe (special friend Nadine Roche),
St. John's, NL, Sean (Margie), Yellowknife, N.W.T., Mike (Margie),
Corner Brook, NL, and daughter Claire, Corner Brook, NL; grandchildren:
Joel, Allison, Jen, Carter, Angie, Shawna and Sarah; sisters:
Frances (Alex Mulnar), Lethbridge, AB, and Therese Donahue, Cornwall,
P.E.I.; brother Jimmie (Noah) South Meville, P.E.I. And sister-in-law
Marjorie, Orleans, ON; nineteen nieces and nephews and a large
circle of relatives and friends. Cliff was predeceased by his
parents Joseph Emmett Gorman and Vera Trainor, brothers Louis
and Basil and brother-in-law Jack Donahue. Visitation will take
place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday
from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service on Tuesday,
December 10 at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral,
Mt. Bernard Avenue. Officiated by Fr. Gale. From where Cliff
will be transferred to Kelly's Cross, P.E.I. for funeral mass
and interment. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made
to the charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook. The family
guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca
WIGHT, Stephen
Stephenville, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stephen
Wight announce his sudden passing at the Sir Thomas
Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, December 6,
2002 at the age of 58. Stephen was a loving husband,
father and brother. He leaves to mourn with cherished memories
his devoted wife of 34 years, Hughena (Organ); son Darren; mother-in-law
Maud Organ, Deer Lake; five brothers: Lawrence (Eileen), Trout
River, Tom (Frances), Maurice (Loretta), Doug (Judy), Paul (Karen),
and Seth (Debbie), all of Deer Lake; three sisters: Georgina
Pittman (John), Springdale, Blanche Chambers (Max), Stephenville,
and Kay Woodward (Herb), Goose Bay; sisters-in-law Rowena Gaulton,
Deer Lake, Elizabeth Tulk (Stan), Deer Lake, Authorine Hancock
(Monte) of Labrador City; brother-in-law Derek Organ (Evelyn),
and a large circle of relatives and friends. He is predeceased
by his father Stewart, 1974, mother Sarah, 1980, and by his father-in-law
Raymond Organ, 1982. Visitation took place at Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 25 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Saturday from 7-9:00
p.m. and on Sunday, visitation was held 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. At
Fillatre's Funeral Home, Deer Lake. The Funeral Service will
take place today, December 9 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's
and All Angels Anglican Church, Deer Lake with Rev. Byron Barter
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Wight's
Road. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a
charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or
a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
DEATHS
VINCENT, James Clifton
Etobicoke, ON (Formerly of Corner Brook)
Passed away suddenly on Dec. 1, 2002 at the
age of 78. Jim Vincent of Etobicoke, ON, formerly
of Corner Brook, NL. Retired employee of Corner Brook Pulp and
Paper Ltd., Tech. Services dept. where he was an active member
of local 64 Pulp and Paper Workers Union. Son of Benjamin and
Blanche Vincent of Corner Brook, both predeceased. Left to mourn
are his beloved wife Lillian (Penny), sister Mary Guthrie of
San Antonio Texas, sons Brian of Mount Pearl, NL and Neil of
Ottawa ON, daughters Kirkie Jones of Kitchener, ON and Bonnie
Flynn of McAdam NB, along with eleven grandchildren. Also survived
by his step-family Diane MacFee and William Reid of Mississauga.
He will be greatly missed by all he touched with his devotion
to family and humor to the last. A memorial service celebrating
Jim's life was held at the Simple Alternative Funeral Center
in Mississauga on Dec 4th. The cremated remains will
be interned in the family plot in Corner Brook, NL.
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
No announcements in today's edition of the newspaper.
Thursday, December 12, 2002
DEATHS
MACISAAC, Richard J.
St. John's (Formerly of Port au Port)
Passed peacefully away at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex in St. John's
on Monday, December 9, 2002 at the age of 91
years. He will be sadly missed by his three sons: Robert (Anne)
of St. John's, Guy (Linda) of West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia,
Donald of Ontario; two daughters: Brenda MacIsaac of Port au
Port, Frances Ann MacIsaac of British Columbia and his brother
Michael (Brenda) MacIsaac of Edmonton, Alberta; three grandchildren:
Amanda, Julia, Andrew and a large circle of relatives and friends.
He wa predeceased by his wife, Jean MacIsaac in 1977 and his
two brothers, Wilfred and Clytie MacIsaac and his sister Clara
Gillis. Friends may call at Maria Regina Parish in Port au Port
East on Thursday. Funeral Services will take place on Friday,
December 13th at 2:00 p.m. from Maria Regina Parish,
Port au Port East with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery
in Port au Port East. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of
flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly
appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of
Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
Friday, December 13, 2002
DEATHS
PILGRIM, Ambrose
140 Queen Street, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ambrose
Pilgrim announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital in Stephenville on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at
the age of 48 years. He will be sadly missed by his two sons:
Eric and Max, both of Halifax, Nova Scotia and one daughter,
Heidi of Halifax, Nova Scotia and his mother, Audrey Butler of
Stephenville and three brothers: Eric Pilgrim of Mississauga,
Ontario, Roland Smith of Alberta and Lloyd Smith of Ontario and
a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his sister, Barbara Smith. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, December 14th,
at 11:00 a.m. at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street,
Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery,
Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers
gratefully accepted or donations to the Mental Health Association
would be greatly appreciated.
SWEETAPPLE, William Thomas (Tom)
Tom passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex in
St. John's on Dec. 11, 2002 surrounded by
his family. He retired from the railway in 1986 after 34 years
of service. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years Christina
(nee Dingwell) and seven children Ray (Yvonne), Donna (Chris)
Collier, Bob (Rosalyn), Ed, Jim (Kathleen), all living in Corner
Brook, Diane Curren, of Virginia, and Neil (Val) living in
Inuvik, NWT. Also mourning are 12 grandchildren, four brothers
and one sister and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Those friends who wish to call may do so on Sunday, Dec. 15,
at Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Mark's Avenue. A memorial service
will be held at Humber United Church on Monday, Dec. 16, at
2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian
Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice.
Saturday, December 14, 2002
DEATHS
HALL, Kevin Bernard
Benoit's Cove, NL
October 10, 1934 - December 13, 2002
Passed peacefully away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Friday, December 13, 2002, Kevin B. Hall at
the age of 68. Leaving to mourn his wife Maxine (Bugden) of 47
years on December 9, 2002; children: Brenda (Dave Gosse), Manuels,
Roderick, Richard (Diane), Fort McMurray, Sherry (Brian Mount),
Calgary, Nancy (Donald Pettipas), Nova Scotia; brothers: William
(Mary), Harvey (Sandy), sister Rosie Hayward; brothers-in-law:
George, Norris Point, Roland (Joan), Fort McMurray, sisters-in-law:
Marie (Sidney Bell), Alma (Gary Phillips), Norma (Gerry Boulet),
Nancy (Molwyn White), all of Ontario; grandsons Sean and Christ
Mount, Matthew and Kevin Hall; step grandchildren: Stephanie
and Nicole Gosse, and numerous other relatives and friends. He
was predeceased by his parents William in 1968 and Annie in 1990,
brother-in-law William Hayward, 1985. The funeral service will
be held Monday, December 16th at 10:30 a.m. from Our
Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Benoit's Cove, Father
Bernard Buckle officiating. The interment will follow at the
church cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218
Curling Street Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As
expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in his
memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Canadian
Diabetes Association. The family guestbook may be signed or a
memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
Safely home in heaven at last
YOUNG, Roger
Lourdes
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roger
Young announce his passing at his residence in Lourdes
on Friday, December 13, 2002 at the age of 35
years. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Lisa of Prince Edward
Island and two sons: Kyle and Mitchell, both of Prince Edward
Island and his mother Marie Young of Lourdes and two brothers:
Clifton (Michelle) Young of Piccadilly, Glenn (Juanita) Young
of Prince Edward Island and six sisters: Martina (Richard) Duffenais,
Elizabeth (John) Duffenais, Carolyn Young (Brian Woods), Nicole
(Raymond) Benoit, all of Lourdes, Diane Benoit (Larry Hepditch)
of Piccadilly, Lillian (John) Fiander of Nova Scotia and a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his father, Clifton Young and brother, Clyde Young. Friends
may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Sunday and
Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will take place
on Tuesday, December 17th at 11:00 A.M. from Our Lady
of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic
Cemetery in Three Rock Cove. Funeral Arrangements are under the
supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
SWEETAPPLE, William Thomas (Tom)
Tom passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex in
St. John's on Dec. 11, 2002 surrounded by
his family. He retired from the railway in 1986 after 34 years
of service. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years Christina
(nee Dingwell) and seven children Ray (Yvonne), Donna (Chris)
Collier, Bob (Rosalyn), Ed, Jim (Kathleen), all living in Corner
Brook, Diane Curren, of Virginia, and Neil (Val) living in
Inuvik, NWT. Also mourning are 12 grandchildren, four brothers
and one sister and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Those friends who wish to call may do so on Sunday, Dec. 15,
at Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Mark's Avenue. A memorial service
will be held at Humber United Church on Monday, Dec. 16, at
2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian
Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice.
MACDONALD, Ethel
Heatherton
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ethel
MacDonald announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital in Stephenville on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at
the age of 84 years. She will be sadly missed by her children:
Ann (Max) Gallant of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, William (Linda)
of New Market, Ontario, Leo (Sharon) of Heatherton, Paul (Diane)
of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, James of Heatherton, Eleanor (Brent)
Madore of Heatherton and sisters: Kathleen Duffenais, Anne MacDonald,
Melvina (Ronald) Bennett, Loretta (Mario) Nadeau and brothers:
Angus (Elvie), William (Barb), Hector and brothers-in-law: George
(Genevieve) MacDonald, Allan (Bernice) MacDonald and sisters-in-law:
Ruth MacDonald, Marie (Tom) Gillis, Rose (Cas) Mol, Theresa (Joseph)
MacPherson, Margaret (Dave) Warrell, Rita Allan, Cecilia (George)
Gilliam, Cavel, Gladys, Isabel and Maudie MacDonald and fifteen
grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren as well as many nieces
and nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband William, son Robert, her sisters, Marie, Shirley, Ruby,
Eva and brothers, Stephen, Donald and Gerald. Friends may call
at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Heatherton on Saturday
(after 1:30 p.m.) and on Sunday. Funeral Services will take place
on Monday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph's
Church in Heatherton with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery
in Heatherton. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully
accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly
appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of
Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
ENGAGEMENT
LEDREW / HEATH-PALMER
Larry and Kathy Palmer are pleased to announce the engagement
of Sheena, to Peter, son
of Stewart (Butch) and Joan LeDrew of Pasadena. The engagement
took place on October 12, 2002 in Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
BIRTHS
CLANCEY
Alvina Woodward-Simms and Eugene Clancey are proud to announce
the birth of their daughter Willow Mae Clancey at
6:05 a.m. on September 20, 2002, weighing
7 lb 9 oz. Proud grandparents are Winnie Simms of Daniel's
Harbour and Kevin and Wanda Clancey of Curling.
MARCHE
IT'S A GIRL!
Robert and Joan Marche are pleased to announce the birth of their
daughter Keisha Marie Anna on Aug. 16,
2002. A beautiful sister for Coiley. Granddaughter of
Alva and the late Austin Wheeler and the late Lillian and Coiley
Marche.
FIANDER
Sam and Joanne Fiander are pleased to announce the birth of their
daughter, Erin Victoria on November
4, 2002 weighing 8 lb. 7 oz. Proud grandparents are
Robert and Ellen Meaney of Corner Brook and Sam and Mary Fiander
of Ramea.
CARTER
Paul and Nikki are pleased to announce the birth of their son Nathan on September
4, 2002 weighing 8 lb. 8½ oz. Proud grandparents
are Cyril and Helen Rose and Don and Elaine Carter.
NEWHOOK
Calvin and Lori (Dunphy) and big sister Grace are very happy
to announce the birth of their beautiful little boy, Samuel
John. Born at 12:25 AM at The Janeway Hospital, St.
John's on November 14, 2002, weighing 8 lb.
3 oz. Proud grandparents are Mary Dunphy of Corner Brook and
Hubert Newhook of Mt. Pearl.
MACDONALD / CARTER
Yvonne MacDonald and Robert Carter are delighted to announce
the arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby boy, Elliott
Spencer Carter. Elliott was born on November
4, 2002 at 8:43 a.m. at the Women's Health Centre
in St. John's, weighing 7 lb. 5 oz. Proud first-time grandparents
are Donald MacDonald of Springdale, Linda Roberts of Corner
Brook and William Carter of Kelligrews. Proud great-grandparents
are Gus MacDonald, Woodrow and Thelma Roberts, all of Corner
Brook, and Verner and Marion Morgan of Kelligrews.
Monday, December 16, 2002
DEATH
ROWE, Henry James
Pasadena
June 8th, 1928 - Dec. 13th, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henry
James Rowe announce his passing on Friday, December
13th, 2002 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital in his 74th year. He will sadly missed by
his loving wife Catherine (nee Bartlette). His children: Linda
Turner, Donna (Derrick) McKay, Verna Seaward all of Pasadena,
Bradley (Mary) of Fort McMurray, Jeffrey of Edmonton, Alberta,
Brenda (Rick) Miller of Edmonton, Alberta, Brian of Pasadena,
Mary (Eugene) French of Corner Brook, Marie (Sean) Walsh of Pasadena
and Tina (Michael) Hayes of Rocky Harbour. 15 grandchildren and
6 great-grandchildren, five sisters: Phyllis Holmans of Corner
Brook, Mary (William) Ryan of White Horse, N.W.T., Shirley (Ross)
Goldworthy of Gander, Dora (Doug) Hayter of Clarenville and Patsy
(Hazail) Fowlow of Buffalo, NY. One brother Fred (Shirley) of
St. John's, also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Clara Belle and
Henry James, granddaughter Nora Ann Turner and brother-in-law
Jerry Holmans. Visitation took place from St. David's Anglican
Church in Pasadena on Sunday from 2:30-4 and 7-9 p.m. where also
funeral services will take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m. with
Rev. Carol Daley and Dean Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment
to follow at the family plot. By request of the family, in lieu
of flowers donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
DEATH
TAYLOR, Mary Margaret
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Margaret Taylor announce her passing after a short illness
on Sunday, December 15, 2002 at Western Memorial
Regional Hospital at the age of 80. She leaves to mourn with
fond and loving memories her husband Chester of 59 years; daughter
Doris (Keith) Cormier of Corner Brook; five sons: Robert (Marion)
of Lark Harbour, Donald (Dawn), Bert (Sandra), Brian (Carla),
all of Corner Brook and Rod of Bishops Falls; nine grandsons:
Jamie, Shawn, Richard, Adam, Jon, Jay, Matthew, Jonathon and
Bradley; brother Raymond (Josie) Elford and sister-in-law Kay
Elford, both of Corner Brook and a large circle of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Clarence & Angelina
Elford; daughters: Peggy and Lillian; sisters: Georgina, Bride
and Carrie; brothers: Albert and William. Visitation will take
place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road today from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday,
December 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. from First United Church, Park Street
with Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia
Receiving Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can
be made to the First United Church or a charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home,
167 Country Road 634-2500.
"Peace Perfect Peace"
Wednesday, December 18, 2002
DEATHS
BATSTONE, Reginald "Ford"
Died suddenly after a short illness, on Friday, December
6, 2002, at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital
at the age of 32. Beloved husband of 4½ years to Tracy
(nee Peddle). Loving son of Mary Batstone and her husband Bill
Clair. Sadly missed by his brother, Sean and his wife Angie,
and his sister, Adena Batstone. Rock and Roll uncle of Ashley
Batstone and Morgan Batstone-Albano; God Father of Andrew Jackson,
all of Kitchener, Grandson of Melinda Piercey of Corner Brook.
Ford will be remembered by his father and mother-in-law, Don & Glenys
Peddle. Brother-in-law of Scott Peddle, all of Kitchener. He
will also be missed by his great friends that have been there
throughout his illness, Diane (De-De) Lewis, Tracey & Rob,
Ange & Rob, Drew, Corey, Julie, Shawn, and Joan Ashton -
thank you for all you have done. Survived by his many aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his father, Ted Batstone
(2001). Ford had a passion for music and was a proud member of
the Vertical Smile Band. He will be sadly missed by his band
buddies. Ford was a tire technician at Beverley Tire, Kitchener.
The Batstone family received friends at the Henry Walser Funeral
Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9.
The funeral service for Ford was held on Monday, December 9,
2002 at 2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Towler
officiating. Cremation followed. Thank you to all the I.C.U.
nurses at K-W Hospital. Visit Ford's memorial at www.obit411.com/905
"Gone from our home but not our hearts"
GARCIN, Regina M. (nee Buckle)
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness the family of the late Regina
(Jean) Garcin announce her passing surrounded by her
loving family at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday,
December 16, 2002 at the age of 87. She will be sadly
missed by her children: daughter Marie Ereault and son Ivan,
both of Corner Brook; grandchildren: Susan (Bruce) Nelson of
Halifax, Jamie of Greenwood, Debra of Ottawa, and Jonathan of
Corner Brook; sisters-in-law Mrs. Armorel Garcin, Mrs. Susie
Mullins, Mrs. Jean Buckle, and Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald Buckle, all
of Corner Brook and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ivan in 1991,
father Albert in 1972, mother Hughina in 1993, brothers Leonard
in 1964, Raymond 1974, Edward in 1986, Stanley in 1987, and Vincent
in 1988, daughter-in-law Wanda Garcin (Oake) in 1992. Visitation
will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home today from 2-4 & 7-9.
Funeral services will take place from Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral
on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. with Father Edmund Carmacho officiating.
Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Flowers
gratefully accepted or donations can be made to The Palliative
Care Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167
Country Road 634-2500.
CAINES, Kezia Jenny
Forresters Point
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kezia
Jenny Caines aged 74 years, announce her passing on Monday,
December 16, 2002, at her family residence in Forresters
Point. She will be sadly missed by Garfield, her loving and devoted
husband of 56 years. Her children: Dorcas Mitchelmore of Cambridge,
Ontario, Elizabeth Baines (George), Mary Ann Gibbons (Edmund),
Levinia Fillatre of Corner Brook, Myrtle Guinchard (Wayde) of
Mount Pearl, Louis (Jane) and Walter (Maria); fifteen grandchildren:
Sam, Trudy, Jade, Jarvis, Harold, Betty, Dulcie, Watson, Paula,
Jilda, Bradley, Renita, David, Ashley, Jeremy; six greatgrandchildren:
Dominique, Keegan, Kiara, Jade, Kendra, Kanisha and one sister
Dorcas Caines (Isaac). Also, a large circle of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Jacob and
Garfield Humber and sons-in-law Kerry M. Fillatre and Churchill
Mitchelmore. Resting at St. Mary's Church, Black Duck Cove. Funeral
Service to take place on Thursday, December 19th at
2:00 p.m. Rev. Drover Churchill officiating. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony,
Wilfred Hutchings, Funeral Director.
BIGGIN, Evelyn
Daniel's Harbour
Feb. 28th, 1920 - Dec. 16th, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Evelyn
Biggin announce her passing on Monday, December
16th, 2002 at her family residence in her
82nd year. She will be sadly missed by her loving
and devoted husband of 65 years Arch; her children: Clara (Bill)
Forsey of Corner Brook, Winston (Loretta Skeard) of Daniel's
Harbour, Nina (Ed) Pieroway of Corner Brook; her grandchildren:
Archie (Patsy), Bill (Rose), Howard (Debbie), Blair (Sandi),
Dwayne (Carolyn), Dwight (Sherry), Wally (Tanya), Bruce (Phyllis),
Brent (Ericka), Joy (Wayne), Kim (Robin), Vicki (Wayne) Evelyn
(Bruce) and Brenda; 19 great grandchildren; her sisters: Alice
Pittman, Doreen (Wallace) Lodge, step-sisters: Elsie (Rex) House,
Amelia (Arch) House, Jessie (Thomas) Caines, her step-brothers:
Harold and Leonard Payne; her sisters-in-law: Connie Payne, Ivy
House, Fanny Payne, Alice (Doug) House, Elsie (Walter) Payne,
Edith (Henry) House, Aurelia & Bob Primrose. Also a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her parents Victoria & Michael Payne, step-mother Violet
Payne, sisters: Ethel Payne, Daisy (Edward) House, brother Douglas
Payne and brothers-in-law Henry Pittman, Howard (Hepsy) Biggin,
Eli Biggin and Abe House. Visitation will take place today Wednesday
from The Holy Cross Anglican Church in Daniel's Harbour where
also funeral services will take place on Thursday at 2:00 P.M.
with Rev. Jim Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the family
plot. By request of the family, flowers or donations to The Holy
Cross Church Fund would graciously be accepted. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain street,
Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"
TAYLOR, Mary Margaret
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Margaret Taylor announce her passing after a short illness
on Sunday, December 15, 2002 at Western Memorial
Regional Hospital at the age of 80. She leaves to mourn with
fond and loving memories her husband Chester of 59 years; daughter
Doris (Keith) Cormier of Corner Brook; five sons: Robert (Marion)
of Lark Harbour, Donald (Dawn), Bert (Sandra), Brian (Carla),
all of Corner Brook and Rod of Bishops Falls; nine grandsons:
Jamie, Shawn, Richard, Adam, Jon, Jay, Matthew, Jonathan and
Bradley; brother Raymond (Josie) Elford and sister-in-law Kay
Elford, both of Corner Brook, lifelong friend Peggy MacLaurin
of Napean, Ontario and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Clarence & Angelina
Elford; daughters: Peggy and Lillian; sisters: Georgina, Bride
and Carrie; brothers: Albert and William. Visitation will take
place at Country Haven Funeral Home. Funeral service will take
place on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. from First United
Church, Park Street with Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment
at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted
or donations can be made to the First United Church or a charity
of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country
Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road 634-2500.
"Peace Perfect Peace"
Thursday, December 19, 2002
DEATHS
KNEE, Ephraim
Shipmate P-JX188914 Royal Navy
October 6, 1914 - December 18, 2002
Corner Brook
While watched over by the caring nursing staff at the DVA Unit
of the J. I. O'Connell Centre, Ephraim passed peacefully away
on December 18, 2002. Left to celebrate Ephraim's
life and mourn his passing are his children: Barbara and her
husband Edward Stone, Corner Brook, Ruth and her husband Ernest
Simms, Pilley's Island, Gloria Knee, Corner Brook, Robert and
his wife Karen, Millbrook, Ontario, Brian Knee, Scarborough,
Ontario and Jocelyn and her husband Fred Perrier, Lorette, Manitoba,
Jason Simms, Robert (Sarah) Knee, Carissa (Jeff) Knee Fox, Cory
(Mandi) Perrier, Philip (Laura) Simms, Nicole (Ernie) Knee, Neal
Perrier and Jean-Paul Perrier will miss their caring grandfather.
Gabrielle Fox, Logan Fox and Breanne Perrier will miss their
gentle great-grandfather. His sister Hilda will miss her youngest
brother. He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by his first wife Thelma L. Jenkins Knee in May
1981; his second wife Sarah Burry Knee in July 1998; his sisters
Emmeline and Edith; and his brothers Bill and John. Friends may
visit Country Haven Funeral Home Thursday, December 19 from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will be held on Saturday December 21st at 2:00 p.m.
in the Chapel of Country Haven Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements
are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, ph# 634-2500.
"Lest We Forget"
SNOOK, Pius B.
Passed away suddenly at Kelly's Cross, P.E.I. on Tuesday,
December 17, 2002, Pius B. Snook of Kelly's Cross and
formerly of Newfoundland, aged 79 years. Husband of Theresa (Bennett).
Also survived by step-children: Ray (Susie) Bennett, Charlottetown,
Bobby (Dianne) Bennett, Halifax, Jimmy (Tory) Bennett, Newfoundland,
Mary (Ken) March, Alberta, Sandra (Don) Myles, Labrador City;
sisters: Hettie Snook, Rosalie Skinner and Teresa Drake all of
Newfoundland; two special nieces and nephews: Loretta "Sissy" (Terry)
Brennan, Trudy (Ralph, Drew) Snook; Pius Snook and Robert Snook;
grand nephew Christopher and grand niece Courtney. Remains resting
at St. Joseph's Church, Kelly's Cross, P.E.I. for visitation
Thursday December 19 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held
from St. Joseph's Church Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St.
Joseph's Parish Cemetery, P.E.I. Funeral arrangements entrusted
to the Dawson Funeral Home, Crapaud, P.E.I. Ph: 902-658-2992.
YOUNG, Elizabeth
J. I. O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Elizabeth
Young announce her passing at The O'Connell Centre on Monday,
December 16th, 2002 at the age of 79 years.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her fourteen
children: Marie, Corner Brook, Brian, St. John's, Helen, Toronto,
Robert, Corner Brook, Maisie, Delores, Dartmouth, Johnny, Corner
Brook, Cecil (Susan), Stephenville, Marguerite (Terry), Pasadena,
Hilda, Dartmouth; Denise, Ontario, Doreen, Kentville, Sonny,
Corner Brook, and Bernice, Dartmouth; thirty two grandchildren
and twenty three great grandchildren, as well as a large circle
of relatives and friends. Predeceased by daughter Louise and
grandson Adam Ross. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has
taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will be
arranged at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations
may be made to the J. I. O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook. A memorial
donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral
Home, Corner Brook.
Friday, December 20, 2002
DEATHS
WHITE, Augustus
Flat Bay, NL
Passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at
his family residence in Flat Bay, Augustus White at
the age of 86 years. He leaves to mourn, sons: Calvin (Frances),
Elias (Valerie) and Ivan (Joanann), Flat Bay; daughters: Norma
(Mrs. William MacNeil), Cynthia White, Ruby (Mrs. Eugene Bennett),
Flat Bay, Janet (Mrs. Wayne Miles), St. Theresa's and Ann White,
Fort McMurray, AB; twenty grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren
and one great-great grandchild, as well as a circle of other
relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends at
St.; Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Flat Bay, beginning on Friday
at 10:00 a.m., from where the funeral service will take place
on Saturday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m., Father Ariel
Garcia officiating, followed by interment at the church cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity
of one's choice or flowers will be graciously accepted. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing. The family guest book may be signed or
a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
BUTT, Bride Angela (Simms)
Passed peacefully away on December 19, 2002,
at The Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, St. John's, NL, in her 78th year.
Predeceased by her husband Reginald Thomas Butt 1989, father
Ambrose, mother Bessie, brothers Harvey and Hayward, sisters
Evelyn, Joyce and Eileen. Leaving to mourn her daughter June,
son-in-law Ed Beresford, Mt. Pearl, grandson John, Waterloo,
ON, granddaughter Laura, Mt. Pearl, brother Baxter Simms, Corner
Brook, sister Agnes Randles, Oakville, ON and her many friends
and relatives. Bride was a resident of Campbellton, Buchans,
Churchill Falls and Pasadena, NL. Visitation on Saturday, December
21, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the United Church in Pasadena.
Funeral service and interment to follow at 11:00 a.m.
"Ever Remembered, Ever Loved"
PARSONS, Barbara Eva (nee Payne)
Three Mile Rock
Aug. 23rd, 1926 - Dec. 19th, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Barbara
Parsons announce her passing on Thursday, December
19, 2002 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in her 76th year.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Stewart, her son
Ramsey (Colette) of Fort McMurray, Alberta and her daughter Millie
(Dennis) Decker of Rocky Harbour. Five grandchildren: Brian,
Caitlin, Wandalee, Stephanie and Jennifer; three sisters: Rhoda
(Graham) Payne, Ina Payne both of Parsons Pond and Amanda (Milton)
Payne of River of Ponds; two brothers: Carl (Annie) Payne of
Parsons Pond and Samuel (Karen) Payne of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents Rose Ellen and Edward Payne,
sisters Violet Payne and Lucy Madge and sister-in-law Linda Payne.
Visitation will take place from the family residence in Three
Mile Rock today, Friday and Saturday. Funeral services will take
place on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the Anglican Church in Parsons
Pond with Rev. James Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at
the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"
Saturday, December 21, 2002
DEATHS
BUTT, Bride Angela (Simms)
Passed peacefully away on December 19, 2002,
at The Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, St. John's, NL, in her 78th year.
Predeceased by her husband Reginald Thomas Butt 1989, father
Ambrose, mother Bessie, brothers Harvey and Hayward, sisters
Evelyn, Joyce and Eileen. Leaving to mourn her daughter June,
son-in-law Ed Beresford, Mt. Pearl, grandson John, Waterloo,
ON, granddaughter Laura, Mt. Pearl, brother Baxter Simms, Corner
Brook, sister Agnes Randles, Oakville, ON and her many friends
and relatives. Bride was a resident of Campbellton, Buchans,
Churchill Falls and Pasadena, NL. Visitation on Saturday, December
21, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the United Church in Pasadena.
Funeral service and interment to follow at 11:00 a.m.
"Ever Remembered, Ever Loved"
OSMOND, Manson Wallace
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Manson
Osmond announce his passing on Thursday, December
19, 2002 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at
the age of 90. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories
his twelve children: Bess Hinnebury (Bob), Florida, Rose Dumke,
Texas, Millie Lopaz (Ernie), Ohio, Hazel Harley (Brian), Corner
Brook, Linda Riggs (Harvey), Lower Sackville, NS, Wallace (Jennifer),
Albert (Edna), Corner Brook, Terry, Deer Lake, Larry, Corner
Brook, Rick (Andrea), Lower Sackville, NS, Eugene (Tina), Bridgewater,
NS, and Scott, Greenwood, NS. Twenty grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren, as well as a large circle of brothers, sisters,
relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Inez, October,
1998. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's
Avenue on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service
will be held on Monday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m. from the First
Pentecostal Church, Premier Drive. Pastor Velmer Bessey officiating.
Interment to follow at the family plot, Osmond's Avenue. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be
made to the Gideon Bible Society or to the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or memorial
donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
BIRTH
PAYNE
Bernie and Susan Payne announce the birth of their daughter Catherine
Grace on August 23, 2002. Proud grandparents:
Gerald and Bertha Payne, Corner Brook and Mark and Mae Button,
Wareham. Proud big sister Laura Joy.
WEDDING
YOUNG & GALLOP
Congratulations on the wedding of Sherman Young and Denise
Gallop who were married on October 8, 2002 in
Montego Bay, Jamaica. Best wishes from friends and family.
Monday, December 23, 2002
DEATHS
MULLINS, Joseph Patrick (Joe)
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joe
Mullins announce his sudden passing on Saturday,
December 21st, 2002 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, at the age of 60 years. Leaving
to mourn with fond and loving memories; his wife Marie (nee Lockyer),
son Peter, brother, John (Christine), Corner Brook, and sister
Theresa (Royce) Getson, Bridgewater, NS; mother-in-law Mrs. Mildred
Lockyer, aunts Gertrude Normore and Muriel Thompson, uncle John
Ryan, nieces and nephews: Michelle, Michael, Paul, Ann, Peter,
Robin, Doug, Chris, Paul, Cory, Alex, Morgan, Sasha, Jason, Chelsea,
Jordan, Charlotte, Rachel, Pamela, Nathan and Braden. Brothers-in-law:
Robert (Pat) Lockyer, Charles (Thelma) Lockyer, Cyril (Toni)
Lockyer, Saul (Jean) Lockyer and Larry (Pam) Wolfe; sisters-in-law:
Violet Lockyer and Millie (Dale) Donour, as well as a large circle
of relatives and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Peter
and Margaret Mullins, brother Brian and father-in-law Bob Lockyer.
Friends may visit 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, December 24th, at 11:00 a.m. from the
Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue, and will continue
at the John R. Oake Receiving Chapel, Mt. Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation, the Kidney
Foundation of Canada or to the charity of one's choice. The family
guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca
BENOIT, Aloysius Edmund
Stephenville
Passed peacefully away, surrounded by his loving family, Aloysius
Edmund Benoit on Saturday, December 21, 2002 at
the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre at the age of 88 years.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 67 years, Annie Helen (nee Campbell).
Loving father of nine daughters: Marie (Albert) Barry, Roselyn
(Jerry) Misurka, all of Ontario, Dola (Mario) Tagliapietra of
Nova Scotia, Evelyn (Lyle) Russell of Kippens, Cynthia (Bert)
Barry, Judy (Gordon) Andrews, Myra (Donald) White, Marion (Richard)
Rotchford, all of Stephenville, Carmelita (Tim) Couture of Sunnyvale,
California and three sons: Fintan (Elizabeth) Benoit, Leon (Elaine)
Benoit, all of Kippens, Carl (Audrey) Benoit of Gander Bay, special
granddaughter Rose (Rick) Bennett of Mattis Point and 38 grandchildren,
42 great-grandchildren and six brothers: Roddie (Marie) of Stephenville,
Ronnie (Ethel) of Ship Cove, Reggie (Helen) of Stephenville,
Ray (Theresa) of Stephenville, Leo (Beatrice) of Ship Cove, Bernie
(Agnes) of Stephenville and four sisters: Tessie Keeping, Hilda
(Joe) MacQuarrie, Isabelle (Gordon) Rose, Priscilla (Willie)
White, all of Stephenville. He will also be sadly missed by a
large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his parents, Edmund and Clara, daughter Ann Mary Grant, grandson
Dwayne Benoit, sisters: Annie Simon and Roberta Butt, Margaurette
Knight, brother Stanley and step-brother Fred. Friends may call
at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Monday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday,
December 24th 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,
flowers accepted or donations to the Bay St. George Long Term
Care Centre Memorial Fund would be greatly appreciated.
PAYNE, Roy Wilson
Cow Head
September 22, 1912 - December 22, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roy
Payne announce his passing at the Bonne Bay Health Centre
on Sunday, December 22nd in his 90th year.
He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his five sons
Hounsell (Hughena), Cow Head, Doug (Judy), Beaver Bank, NS, Oswald
(Doris), Lower Sackville, NS, George (Vicki), Bellburns, NF,
James (Cossette), Brampton, ON. Five daughters: Betty Hynes (Bernie),
Minette Reid (Gordon Mason), Frances Payne (Craig), Jane Mitchelmore
(Alvin) all of Brampton, ON and Elaine Worth (Donald), Guysborough,
NS, 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Three brothers
Earl of Cow Head and Daniel (Dot) of Corner Brook, Reginald (Ida)
of Edmonton, AB. Two sisters Grace Ellsworth of Rocky Harbour
and Doiley Reid of Sudbury, ON. Sisters-in-law Jean Payne and
Olive Endicott, also a large circle of nieces and nephews, relatives
and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Dorcas (Endicott)
in 1995, son-in-law George Reid, brothers Leslie and Bernard,
Brothers-in-law Melvin Ellsworth, Eric Major, Cliff Reid, George
Endicott, sisters-in-law Gertrude Payne and Ellen Major. Visitation
will be held from St. Mary's Anglican Church in Cow Head, Sunday,
December 22 to Tuesday, December 24th where also funeral
will take place on Tuesday, December 24th at 11:00
a.m. with Reverend Pratt officiating. Funeral arrangements were
entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain St., Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"
KENDALL, Mary
St. David's, NL (Formerly of Ramea)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Kendall announce her passing on Saturday, December
21st, 2002 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital,
Stephenville at the age of 96 years. Leaving to mourn with fond
and loving memories are her two daughters: Juanita Tibbo (William),
Gander, NL, Catherine Alley (Hugh), St. David's, two sons: Victor
Kendall (Shirley), Corner Brook and Donald Kendall (Margaret),
Dartmouth, NS. Grandchildren: Donald, Perry, Elaine, Amanda,
Mary Ellen, Carolyn, Eleanor, Yvonne, Shirley and James. 19 great-grandchildren.
Brother John Baggs, Halifax, as well as other relatives and friends.
Predeceased by husband Henry Kendall, 1991, daughter Eleanor,
brothers: Nathan, Sidney, James, Walter, Samuel, sisters: Christina,
Catherine and Eileen. Friends may visit the Anglican Church,
St. David's on Monday and Tuesday from where the Funeral Service
will be held on Tuesday, December 24th, at 10:00 a.m.,
Rev. Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment to follow at the
Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may
be made through our website www.fillatre.ca. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing.
OSMOND, Gideon Basil
Hampden
April 25th, 1927 - December 20th, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gideon
Basil Osmond announce his passing on Friday,
December 20th, 2002 at his residence in Sop's
Arm in his 75th year. He will be sadly missed by his
two sisters, Adelaide Stride of Hampden and Mariam (Richard)
Bennett of Hampden, four brothers Ronald (Netta), Harris, both
of Hampden, Baxter (Muriel) of Seal Cove and Pasco (Sandra) of
Hampden, his sister-in-law Elizabeth Osmond of Seal Cove, his
special friends Julie & Jim Avery of Hampden, also a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents Eli & Olive Osmond and his brother Eric. Visitation
took place from the Salvation Army Church in Hampden on Sunday
where also funeral services will take place on Monday at 2:00
p.m. with Capt. Reid officiating. Interment to follow at the
family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral
Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"
FITZPATRICK, Thomas Joseph
10 Pleasant Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas
Joseph Fitzpatrick announce his passing at the Sir Thomas
Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Saturday, December
21, 2002 at the age of 87 years. He will be sadly missed
by his loving wife, Ellen and two sons: Fred (Debbie) Fitzpatrick
of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Robert Fitzpatrick (special friend Melissa)
of Stephenville and one daughter, Colleen (Paul) Green of Stephenville
and two sisters: Margaret Dunphy of Torbay, sister Mary Fitzpatrick
of Montreal and four grandchildren: Lindsay, Meghan, Susan, Michael
and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his three brothers, Jim, John and Leo Fitzpatrick and his
sister Helen Walsh. Cremation service took place on Saturday,
December 21st at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 23 at 10:00
a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville.
SLADE, Ella (nee Elliott)
Deer Lake, NL
July 11, 1925 - December 21, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ella
Slade announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on Dec. 21st in her 77th year.
She is leaving to mourn her husband Alfred, two sons Barry (Joyce),
Deer Lake and Edward (Cathy), North Bay, ON. One daughter Yvonne
(Michael) Crowley of Holyrood; nine grandchildren: Ella (Brook),
Robert, Glen (Lori), Keith, Jason, Cory (Sharon), Tina, Jennifer,
Tammy (David); ten great-grandchildren, five sisters: Phoebe
(Dudley) Ollerhead of St. Anthony, Jessie (Bert) Seymour of St.
John's, Alice Penney of Grand Falls-Windsor, Bessie (George)
Cole of Carbonear and Naomi Colbourne of St. Anthony. Two brothers:
Rueban (Millie) and William (Elizabeth) both of Cook's Harbour,
NL. Her aunt Laura (Cecil) Ollerhead of St. John's and a large
circle of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her son Alec in 1970. Visitation will be held
from Parsons Funeral Home Monday, Dec. 23rd from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 24th at
2 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church, Deer Lake with the Rev.
Dr. Tony Newell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the St. Paul's United Church Accessible Fund. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain
St., Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"
Tuesday, December 24, 2002
DEATHS
NICOLLE, Olive Louise
Rocky Harbour
June 13th, 1940 - December 23rd, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Olive
Louise Nicolle announce her passing on Monday,
December 23rd, 2002 at the Bonne Bay Hospital
in her 62nd year. She will be sadly missed by her
loving husband Clifford; five sons: Martin of Parsons Pond, Peter
(Jane) of Rocky Harbour, Clifford of Ontario, Deon of St. John's
and Terry of Corner Brook; two daughters: Jacquline of Ontario
and Jocelyn (Anthony) Blanchard of Woody Point; thirteen grandchildren
and one great granddaughter; five brothers: Harold (Olive) of
Sally's Cove, George (Ida), Hayward, Ludlow (Frances) all of
Rocky Harbour and Rick of Ontario; three sisters: Linda, Monica
and Carolyn (Dave) all of Ontario. Also a large circle of nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son
Paul, parents Clayton and Mary Payne, sisters Pearl and Florence
Payne. Visitation will take place from the Gospel Hall in Rocky
Harbour today, December 24th, 2002 where also funeral
services will take place on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with Mr. Matthews
officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain
Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"
KEOUGH, Kathleen
Parsons Pond, NL
December 5, 1916 - December 21, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kathleen
Keough announce her passing at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in her 86th year. She leaves to
mourn her husband Clayton, her seven sons: Pious (Julie), Douglas
(Elizabeth), Earl (Romaine), Frazer (Lillian), Trevor (Theresa),
Roger (Sharron), Lewis (Nina); three daughters: Edith (Austin),
Mac (Harrison), Ann (Warren); three brothers: Alexander (Alvina),
Richard (Charlotte), George (Blanche); three sisters: Hannah
Brake (Byrant), Mary Payne (Claude), Delora Keough (William);
sister-in-law Mildred Payne (Henry); 25 grandchildren, 30 great
grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased
by her father Norman; mother Mary Ann; brothers: Earl and Henry;
sister Eliza; brothers-in-law: Hebert Caines, Bryant Brake, Stanley
Payne, grand daughter Tanna. Visitation will take place from
the Gospel Hall in Parsons Pond, Monday, December 21st where
also the funeral service will take place December 24th at
2:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral
Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
Forever In Our Hearts
SLADE, Ella (nee Elliott)
Deer Lake, NL
July 11, 1925 - December 21, 2002
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ella
Slade announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital on December 21st in her
77th year. She is leaving to mourn her husband Alfred,
two sons Barry (Joyce) Deer Lake and Edward (Cathy) North Bay,
ON; one daughter Yvonne (Michael) Crowley of Holyrood; nine grandchildren:
Ella (Brook), Robert, Glen (Lori), Keith, Jason, Cory (Sharon),
Tina, Jennifer, Tammy (David); ten great children; five sisters:
Phoebe (Dudley) Ollerhead of St. Anthony, Jessie (Bert) Seymour
of St. John's, Alice Penney of Grand Falls Windsor, Bessie (George)
Cole of Carbonear and Naomi Colbourne of St. Anthony; two brothers:
Rueban (Millie) and William (Elizabeth), both of Cook's Harbour,
NL; her aunt Laura (Cecil) Ollerhead of St. John's and a large
circle of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her son Alex in 1970. Visitation will be held
from Parsons Funeral Home, Monday, December 23rd from
2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December
24th at 2 p.m. from the St. Paul's United Church,
Deer Lake with the Rev. Dr. Tony Newell officiating. In lieu
of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Paul's United Church
Accessible Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons
Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
Forever In Our Hearts
Wednesday, December 25, 2002, and Thursday, December
26, 2002
In observance of Christmas Day and Boxing Bay, The Western Star
will not publish Dec. 25 or Dec. 26, and all offices will be
closed. Publication will resume and offices reopen on Friday,
Dec. 27.
Friday, December 27, 2002
DEATHS
DOLLIMOUNT, Mark
April 14, 1946 - December 23, 2002
Passed peacefully away at the Calder Health Care Centre, Burgeo,
in the presence of his family and friends, Mark Dollimount,
in his 56th year. Leaving to mourn his wife and best
friend for thirty-four years, Sybil, son Lee (fiancée
Angelina) of Dartmouth, daughter Donna (Robert Crocker) of Corner
Brook; two grandchildren Emily and Ryan; brothers Arch (Irene)
of Cow Head, Roy (Gladys) of Manuels; sisters May Hare (Victor),
Violet Green (Austin), Leta Vatcher of Burgeo and Sarah Payne
(Bert) of Cow Head; mother and father-in-law Mary and Fred Dominey;
brother-in-law Ward Dominey (Denise) of Burgeo; sisters-in-law
Debbie and Amy of Stephenville, Dianne Strickland (Don) of Wawa,
Ontario and Theresa Benoit (Lewis) of Bell Island; also numerous
nieces and nephews, special friends and neighbours. Predeceased
by mother Amelia (1993), father Edward (1973), sister Gladys
(1971) and brother Claude (1990), brother-in-law Onslow Vatcher
(1999) and nephew Douglas Vatcher (2001). Donations in his memory
may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Calder Health
Care Centre. Visitation began Tuesday, December 24th and
Wednesday December 25th at St. John The Evangelist
Church, Burgeo. Funeral service took place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 26th, Reverend Russell officiating, with
interment in the community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.
"Forever in Our Hearts"
FULFORD, Paul
Point au Mal
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Paul
Fulford announce his passing at St. Clare's Hospital
in St. John's on Monday, December 23rd, 2002 at
the age of 70 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving
memories his eleven children: Jerry (Wanda) in Kitchener, Marie
(Jerry) Duffy in Port au Port, Rachel (Eric) Rowsell in Brampton,
Wayne (Ellen) in Brampton, Alphonsus in Brampton, Eddy in Petawa,
Keith (Doreen) in Clarenville, Fidel (Neil) Matthews in Colorado
Springs, Kay (Keith) Hunt in Brampton, Anthony (Lorna) in Brampton
and Leslie (Todd) Abbott in Caledon, Ontario. Also leaving with
fond memories Margaret Fulford, his brother Bernard in Alberta,
his sisters: Kay in New York, Marg in Texas and Lillian in South
Carolina, eighteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a
large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his daughter Maureen, his son Wayne, grandchildren Tola and Crystal,
his parents Bernard and Marie, brothers Pat, Jack and Jerome
and sisters Joan and Madeline. Visitation will take place on
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place
on Saturday, December 28th, 2002 at 10 a.m. from Russell's
Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow the funeral service.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
TUCKER, James Brendon
Corner Brook, NL
W.W.II Veteran
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James
Tucker announce his passing on Tuesday, December
24th, 2002 at the J. I. O'Connell Centre
at the age of 87 years. Mr. Tucker was a veteran of W.W.II, 166
Field Regiment Royal Artillery. Leaving to mourn with fond and
loving memories are his loving wife of 60 years Rosina (nee Angus),
five children: Eleanor Mercer (Doug), Dartmouth, NS, Angela James
(Barrie), Mount Pearl, Rosemarie Roy, Gander, Brian Tucker (Joan),
Corner Brook and Gerald Tucker, Twillingate. Eleven grandchildren:
Jamie, Sandy, Leslie, Allison, Doug, Natalie, Heather, Jacquelynn,
Adam, Trina and Natasha. Three great-grandchildren: Ashley, Brandon
and Katie. One sister Eileen Roche, as well as many other relatives
and friends. Predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters. Friends
visited Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday
evening from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday,
December 27th, at 10:30 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer
Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue, continuing at the John R. Oake
Receiving Chapel, Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy,
flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity
of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial
donation may be made through out website www.fillatre.ca
In Flanders Field Where Poppies Grow Between the Crosses
Row on Row "We Remember"
MACMILLAN, George
Port au Port East
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George
MacMillan announce his passing at Stephenville on Saturday,
December 21, 2002 at the age of 43 years. He will be
sadly missed by his son Jordan MacMillan at his home, his daughter
Bobby Joe MacMillan at home and his mother, Dolores MacMillan
of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and five brothers: John of Barrie,
Ontario, Stephen (Charlene) of West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia,
Alex (Wanda) of West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, Bob of Barrie,
Ontario, Rick (Jill) of Porters Lake, Nova Scotia and two sisters:
Betty (John) Pratley of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Dolly (Gord)
Cooke of Ottawa, also long time companion and mother of his children,
Noreen Jesso and a large circle of relatives and friends. He
was predeceased by his father James MacMillan. Family will be
receiving friends at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen
Street, Stephenville on Friday, December 27th at 7:00
p.m., with service to follow at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 28, 2002
DEATHS
BOLAND, Michael Fintan (Mike)
Passed peacefully away at his residence in Witless Bay on December
26, 2002, Michael Fintan Boland, age 71 years. Mike
is the son of Leo Patrick Boland and Anita Hynes Boland of Curling,
Bay of Islands. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Harold
and grandson Sean Power. He leaves to mourn his sisters: Mary
(Clem) Lindsey of West Palm Beach, Florida, Mona Galliott and
Helen White (Patrick Blackadder) of Cornwall, Ontario and Bride
Boland of Vancouver, British Columbia; brother Fred Boland, Kingston,
Ontario; sons: Rick, Leo, Tony of St. John's and Gerry of Toronto,
Ontario; daughters: Bobbie (Bill Duggan), Torbay, Patricia (Jeff
Baker), Toronto, Ontario, Shelley (Steve) Power, Churchill Falls,
Maria (Trent MacDonald), St. John's. He also leaves a large circle
of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. During the last decade Mike made many friends at
Dinn's Personal Care Home especially Debbie and Junior. Cremation
has taken place. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant
Road, St. John's on Saturday December 28th, 2 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, December 28th,
at 7:30 p.m. from Caul's Chapel. Michael will be laid to rest
with his mother and father at Mount Cecilia Cemetery, Curling-Corner
Brook in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
MCDONALD, Dollie Diane
Stephenville (Formerly of Burgeo)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dollie
Diane McDonald announce her passing at Stephenville
on Thursday, December 26, 2002 at the age of
46 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Allister
and two sons: Marcel of Ontario, Jonathan of Stephenville and
four brothers: Sandy of Burgeo, Bill of Burgeo, Ron of Truro,
Nova Scotia, Alfred of Nova Scotia and seven sisters: Nellie
of Burgeo, Eva of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Bessie of Stephenville,
Queenie of Burgeo, Marg of Burgeo, Joan of Stephenville, Patsy
of British Columbia and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Visitation took place at Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville
on Friday, December 27th. Her remains were forwarded
to St. John Evangelist Anglican Church in Burgeo where visitation
will take place on Saturday, December 28th (after
3:00 p.m.) Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, December
29th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John Evangelist Anglican
Church, Burgeo with interment in the Anglican Cemetery in Burgeo.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.
BRAKE, Bridget Mary
Corner Brook, NL
The Brake family is sad to announce the passing of their beloved
mother, Bridget Mary Brake (nee: Andre) on Friday,
December 27th, 2002 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in her 73rd year. She will be treasured
and remembered by her 12 children: Terry (Rose) of Toronto, ON,
Marilyn (Wayne) of Fernie, BC, Glenn (Shannon) of Fernie, BC,
Michael of Corner Brook, Jean (Bob) of Flin Flon, MB, Catherine
(Dan) of St. John, NB, Bridgette (Rick) of Blairmore, AB, Peter
(Mark) of Ottawa, ON, Doug (Catherine) of Halifax, NS, Bob (Grace)
of Corner Brook, Phyllis (Tom) of Corner Brook and Patricia (Andrew)
of Fort McMurray, AB; 25 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren;
and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband of 26 years Michael R. Brake, October 6, 1996.
The funeral service will be held Monday, December 30th at
2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street, Father Bernard
Buckle officiating. The interment will follow at the Mt. Patricia
Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 218 Curling Street Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-4 & 7-9
p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted
or memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit
of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital or to a charity of
one's choice.
BIRTH
BUCKLE
Congratulations to Gary Buckle and Tonya Wilton on the birth
of their little girl Kristen Janelle Buckle.
Born on November 8th, 2002 weighing
8 lb 13½ oz. Proud grandparents Brian and Glenda Buckle
and Sylvia Wilton.
ENGAGEMENT
JESSEAU - TAN
Jane and Jerome Jesseau announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen,
to Robert Tan, son of Dr. and Mrs. Tony and
Yvette Tan, of Miramichi, NB. A September 2003 wedding is planned
in Montreal.
Monday, December 30, 2002
DEATHS
PELLEY, Myrtle
Pasadena
October 22, 1921 - December 29, 2002
Passed away Sunday, December 29th, 2002 at
the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, MYRTLE PELLEY at
the age of 81. Leaving to mourn her husband of 52 years Wilbert
Pelley, sister Edith Lawrence, nieces: Rosalind Richards, Joy
Parsons (Ray), nephews: Edward Carter (Doreen), Gary Sulley (Lillian),
and a number of step brothers and step sisters; friends and care
gives Marjorie and Lee Noel, other relatives and close friends.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 1, 2002 at
2 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena, Captain Irving
Angell officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia
Cemetery. Friends may visit The Salvation Army Citadel, Pasadena
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers
are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to
a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
LEWIS, Regina (Nee: Tucker)
Meadows, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late REGINA
LEWIS announce her passing on Sunday, December
29th, 2002 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital in her 79th year. Leaving to mourn with fond
and loving memories, her husband of 62 years Foster, only son
Fred and his wife Alma, 3 dear grandchildren: Robert (Trudy),
Karen (Robert) Kennedy, and Ronnie, all of Meadows; 3 special
great grandchildren: Laura and Lucas Kennedy and Ryan Lewis.
She will be sadly missed by her brother Simon (Catherine) Tucker,
Meadows, sister Bridget Christopher, Meadows; sisters-in-law
Ada Parsons, Meadows and Mary Tucker, Trinity Bay and a large
circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents
Arthur and Eliza Tucker, sister Stella House, brothers Hedley
Tucker and Frank Parsons. Friends may visit The Holy Trinity
Anglican Church, Meadows beginning 12:00 p.m. Monday, followed
by the funeral service Tuesday, December 31st at 2:00
p.m. Reverend Joan Coles officiating. The interment will follow
at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are
graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity
of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
Fillatre's Funeral Home.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
WALTERS, Maxwell
Age 87
Fox Roost
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maxwell
Walters announce his passing on December 26th,
2002 at Carbonear General Hospital in his 87th year.
He leaves to mourn with precious memories two daughters: Marie
St. Croix (George), Cape Ray, Lorraine Walters, Port Saunders.
Three sons: Herman (Jeanette), Carbonear, Ivan (Carrie), Port
aux Basques, Basil (Albertine), Newmarket, ON. 11 grandchildren,
11 great grandchildren, sister Elsie Pratt (Vernon) of Williams
Lake, BC; sisters-in-law: Stacey Walters, Dartmouth, Hazel Meade,
Fox Roost, Lorna Buffett (Reginald), Margaree, Mary Chaisson,
Port aux Basques, brothers-in-law: Augustus Meade (Marie), Eric
Meade, Willard Meade (Dorothy) all of Fox Roost, as well as a
large circle of relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his
wife Mary Jane in 1987, three brothers Alec, Bernard, and Nathan,
one sister Laura Meade. Visitation will take place on Saturday,
December 28th at 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday, December
29th, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held
on Monday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m. from St. James
Anglican Church with Rev. H. Fudge officiating. Interment will
follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Funeral arrangements
are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port aux Basques. Donations
may be made to the Mazol Shriners, Box 2385, St. John's, NL A1C
6E7. The family guest book may be signed through our website www.fillatre.ca
BRAKE, Bridget Mary
Corner Brook, NL
The Brake family is sad to announce the passing of their beloved
mother, Bridget Mary Brake (nee: Andre) on Friday,
December 27th, 2002 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in her 73rd year. She will be treasured
and remembered by her 12 children: Terry (Rose) of Toronto, ON,
Marilyn (Wayne) of Fernie, BC, Glenn (Shannon) of Fernie, BC,
Michael of Corner Brook, Jean (Bob) of Flin Flon, MB, Catherine
(Dan) of St. John, NB, Bridgette (Rick) of Blairmore, AB, Peter
(Mark) of Ottawa, ON, Doug (Catherine) of Halifax, NS, Bob (Grace)
of Corner Brook, Phyllis (Tom) of Corner Brook and Patricia (Andrew)
of Fort McMurray, AB; 25 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren;
and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband of 46 years Michael R. Brake, October 6, 1996.
The funeral service will be held Monday, December 30th at
2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street, Father Bernard
Buckle officiating. The interment will follow at the Mt. Patricia
Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Friends visited Fillatre's Funeral
Home, 218 Curling Street Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-4 & 7-9
p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted
or memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit
of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital or to a charity of
one's choice.
BUTT, Audrey Margaret (nee Horlick)
Born November 27, 1949
Early Childhood Educator
Audrey passed peacefully away at her home with her husband, daughter
and son at her side on December 29, 2002 after
a long battle with cancer. Audrey owned and operated Chantel's
Playschool for 7 years in Stephenville prior to her becoming
ill; she and her family moved to St. John's in 2001. She was
predeceased by her sister Mary Doss (Luman) in 1981, her father
John Horlick in 2001, her father-in-law Andrew F. Butt in 1994
and her mother-in-law Margaret Butt in 1997. Audrey is survived
by her husband of 31 years Andrew, her daughter Diana Marilyn
(fiancé Jason Gaulton) of Fort McMurray, AB and her son
Bernard Andrew (special friend Nicolle) as well as her mother
Mary Stapleton; by her sisters: Linda Chafe (Frank), Dianne Crocker
(spouse Roger Gulliver), Debbie Humphries and Warrick Humphries
all of St. John's; by her brother: Robert (special friend Gertrude)
of St. John's, John (Brenda) of Maynooth, ON, David (Patsy) of
Placentia, Randolph (Jeanette) of St. John's by a special Aunt
Peggy McCarthy (David Shemtob) of Mississauga, ON; by her sisters-in-law
Kay (Don) Gibbon, Gerty (Robert) Bruce, Gina (Nelson) White all
of Stephenville, Mary (Tom) Sullivan of St. John's, Linda (Mont)
Mills of Clarenville, Carolyn (Sterl) Stuckless of Fort McMurray,
AB; by her brother-in-law John (Arlene) Butt of Bedford, NS and
a large number of nieces, nephews and friends in Stephenville
and St. John's. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home. Visiting hours:
Sunday 7 to 10 p.m. Monday 2 to 5 p.m. - 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday
10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral on Tuesday to St. Teresa's Church
for Mass at 2 p.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers
gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Tuesday, December 31, 2002
DEATHS
GREENE, Thomas V.
Deer Lake (Formerly of Placentia)
Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital,
Corner Brook on Monday, December 30, 2002, Thomas V.
Greene, W.W.II Veteran - 166th Royal Newfoundland
Artillery, age 88 years. Leaving to mourn, sons: Gerald,
Australia, Patrick and George (Sharon), Edmonton, AB, Larry,
London, ON, daughters: Anna, Vancouver, BC, Maureen, Long Island,
New York, Cecelia, St. John's and Carmelita (George Morgan),
Deer Lake, nine grandchildren: Cheryl, Michelle, Megan, Andrea,
Desi, Vincent, Timothy, Evan and Alicia, one great-grandchild
Jacob, sister, Sr. Clarence Greene, Framingham, MASS, sisters-in-law:
Sr. Carmelita Power, Peru, Lena Cunningham (Stuart), Annandale,
VA and Julie Greene (Brian), Point Verde, Placentia. Resting
at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitation 7-9 p.m., Wednesday,
January 1, 2003 and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, January 2,
2003. Funeral Service will take place at Sacred Heart Church,
Placentia on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment
to follow at Father Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast,
Placentia. donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian
Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice.
SMITH, Redmond Joseph
Stephenville (Formerly of Lourdes)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Redmond
Joseph Smith announce his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital in Stephenville on Monday, December 30, 2002 at
the age of 69 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife,
Mary of Stephenville and one son, Redmond Jr. (LeeAnn) of Lourdes
and four step-sons: Bob Lambe of Florida, Mike Lambe of Calgary,
Ricky Lambe of Florida, Brian Lambe of Stephenville and two grandsons:
Glen of Ontario and Darren of Lourdes and three granddaughters:
Sarah Lambe, Allison Lambe, Bethany Lambe and a large circle
of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday and Wednesday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday,
January 2, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West
Street, Stephenville with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery
in West Bay. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Food
Bank would be greatly appreciated.
CASHIN, Margaret "Verna"
Port au Port East
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Verna
Cashin announce her passing at home on Sunday
December 29th, 2002 at the age of 65 years.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter Belinda (Joe) in Piccadilly,
her step-daughters: Marilyn (Pete) Nowee in Colborne, ON, Cindy
(Tim) Lake and Betty Edwards in Edmonton, AB, her step-sons:
Albert (Winnie) Gaudet in Edmonton, AB and Ron (Fran) Gaudet
in Comox, BC. She also leaves with fond memories her brothers:
Pearce of Port au Port West, Jim (Kay), Bernard and William all
in Port au Port East, Jack and Cal in Mississauga, ON, her sisters:
Marie (Mike) Clay in Chicago, Edna Nentwick in Wellsville, Ohio
and Bernadine (John) Hensley in Las Vegas, grandson David in
Piccadilly, step-granddaugher Elisa (Dave) Mullins in St. Catherine's,
ON, along with a large circle of relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her parents John F. and Mary P. Cashin. Visitation
will be at Maria Regina Parish in Port au Port East on Tuesday
December 31st, 2002 from 2-9 p.m. from where funeral
services will be held on Wednesday January 1st, 2003
at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will take place following the service
with a private family committal of ashes to follow. As expressions
of sympathy donations to the Port au Port Cemetery Fund would
be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance
of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen St. in Stephenville.
BUTT, Audrey Margaret (nee Horlick)
Born November 27, 1949
Early Childhood Educator
Audrey passed peacefully away at her home with her husband, daughter
and son at her side on December 29, 2002 after
a long battle with cancer. Audrey owned and operated Chantel's
Playschool for 7 years in Stephenville prior to her becoming
ill; she and her family moved to St. John's in 2001. She was
predeceased by her sister Mary Doss (Luman) in 1981, her father
John Horlick in 2001, her father-in-law Andrew F. Butt in 1994
and her mother-in-law Margaret Butt in 1997. Audrey is survived
by her husband of 31 years Andrew, her daughter Diana Marilyn
(fiancé Jason Gaulton) of Fort McMurray, AB and her son Bernard
Andrew (special friend Nicolle) as well as her mother Mary Stapleton;
by her sisters: Linda Chafe (Frank), Dianne Crocker (spouse Roger
Gulliver), Debbie Humphries and Warrick Humphries all of St.
John's; by her brother: Robert (special friend Gertrude) of St.
John's, John (Brenda) of Maynooth, ON, David (Patsy) of Placentia,
Randolph (Jeanette) of St. John's by a special Aunt Peggy McCarthy
(David Shemtob) of Mississauga, ON; by her sisters-in-law Kay
(Don) Gibbon, Gerty (Robert) Bruce, Gina (Nelson) White all of
Stephenville, Mary (Tom) Sullivan of St. John's, Linda (Mont)
Mills of Clarenville, Carolyn (Sterl) Stuckless of Fort McMurray,
AB; by her brother-in-law John (Arlene) Butt of Bedford, NS and
a large number of nieces, nephews and friends in Stephenville
and St. John's. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home. Visiting hours:
Sunday 7 to 10 p.m. Monday 2 to 5 p.m. - 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday
10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral on Tuesday to St. Teresa's Church
for Mass at 2 p.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers
gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
BENNETT, Mary Cecilia (nee Madore)
150 Montana Drive, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Cecilia Bennett (nee Madore) announce her passing at
the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Monday,
December 30, 2002 at the age of 48 years. She will be
sadly missed by her loving husband, Ambrose Bennett of Stephenville
and three sons: Tony (Tanya) of Lourdes, Michael (Leanora) of
Stephenville, Albert of Toronto and two daughters: Tina of Black
Duck Brook, Amanda (Curt) Simms of Corner Brook and three brothers:
Charlie Madore and Michael Madore, both of Toronto, Richard Madore
of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and six sisters Cecilia Bates of Stephenville,
Isabell Plank of Philadelphia, Marie Madore of Lemington, Ontario,
Ann Madore of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Patsy Lucas of Stephenville
Crossing, Phyllis Wheeler of Stephenville and her grandchildren:
Isabella, Leonard and very special friend, Betty Perrier and
a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her parents, Peter and Madeline Madore, brothers, Andrew,
Ronnie and sister, Josephine. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral
Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday and Wednesday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Thursday,
January 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West
Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith
Cemetery, Hansen Highway Stephenville.
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