Monday, December 1, 2003

DEATHS

OATES, Cavell Dorothy
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late CAVELL DOROTHY OATES announce her passing on Thursday, November 27^th, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 56. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Derek Oates; three children: Jamie, Whitehorse, William (Sunmee), Richmond, BC, Sandra, Corner Brook; mother Amy Baldwin, Corner Brook; brother Robert Baldwin, Whitehorse; grandchildren: Kailee, Whitehorse, Evan and Kaitlyn, Corner Brook, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Jack Baldwin and her sister Barbara. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue Tuesday, December 2^nd from 2-4 &7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers memorial donations made to the SPCA Animal Shelter P. O. Box 2724 RR2, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6B9. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

ANDERSON, Linda Carol
Deer Lake, NL
April 22^nd, 1953 - November 29^th, 2003
On November 29^th, 2003, Linda Carol Anderson passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord at the Western Memorial Hospital, at the age of 50. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband Wayne; sons Jamie (Laurie Lavigne), Halifax, Jason (Heather Bourque), Halifax; and Jeremy (Catherine) Anderson, Moncton; three very special grandchildren: Marley, Lauren and Gracie Anderson whom she loved dearly, her parents Raymond and Gertie White; sisters Diann (Dennis) Kerfont, Halifax; Darlene Ball, Winnipeg; Lorna (Mark) Bennett, Halifax; Tina (Dave) Legge, Deer Lake; Brothers: Carl (Lavern) White, Deer Lake, Keith White, Deer Lake, Jeff (Stacy) White, Edmonton. Brothers-in-law: Darryl, Earl, Brian (Paulette), Chris (Ann), Ron (Linda), Shawn (Lorraine), Kent (Dawn) and her mother-in-law Ruby Anderson. As well as nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends, and her special friend Julie Byrne. She was predeceased by her father-in-law George Anderson and sister-in-law Iris. Family visited Fillatre's Funeral Home in Deer Lake on Saturday, November 29^th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Church Street, Deer Lake from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 2^nd at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Snow officiating. Interment will be held at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wight's Road, Deer Lake. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To make a memorial donation or to sign the family guestbook visit our website www.fillatre.ca

CHYNN, Daisy (nee Wight)
Deer Lake, NL
Oct. 20^th, 1930 - Nov. 28^th, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Daisy Chynn announce her passing on Friday, November 28^th, 2003 at the age of 73. She will be sadly missed by her four children: Christopher, Deer Lake, Sharon (Albert), Deer Lake, Barry (Joanne), Timberlea, NS, Tony (Charlene) Deer Lake; 5 grandchildren: Katie, Kenneth, Ryan, Jenna and Matthew. Survived by sister Elizabeth Baggs, Steady Brook, and brother Howard (sister-in-law & best friend Eva) Wight. Sisters-in-law Mima Wight, Deer Lake, Gwen Wight, Kirkland Lake, ON, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ken Chynn in 1995, parents: John and Harriett Wight, brothers: Norman, Walter and sister: Mable. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2^nd at 2:30 p.m. from the Salvation Army Church, Church Street, Deer Lake with Captain & Mrs. Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery, Wight's Road, Deer Lake. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Friends may visit Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, December 1^st. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"

ELTON, M. Brian
Royal Garage Ltd.
The family of Brian Elton regrets to announce the sudden passing of a loving husband, father and friend, who passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the age of 47 years. Brian is predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret (nee O'Brien) Elton. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Katheryn (nee Tilley) and his cherished son Michael. Brian also leaves to mourn his devoted aunt Anna Elton Morris, his sister Dorothy (Wally) Prokipiw, his brothers Charlie and David and their families, many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday from 2-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - noon. funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church ("The Kirk"), St. John's. Interment to follow at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Robinsons, Newfoundland, at a time to be announced. As an expression of sympathy, for his love of gardening, flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations in Brian's memory may be made to "The Kirk".
In the hearts of those who loved him, he still lives. Godspeed

HAWKINS, Mary Eunice
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing
1909-2003
It is with sadness that the family of the late Mary Eunice Hawkins announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the age of 94. She leaves to mourn children: Mary (Jeffrey) Lee, St. George's, Debbie (Sam) Hines, Stephenville, Rose (Mike) Orlando, Philadelphia, PA, Bernie (Cyril) Davis, Stephenville Crossing, Phyllis White, Moncton, N.B., Muriel (Sylvester) Hynes, Ottawa, Anslem (Pauline), Mike (Dorothy) both of Stephenville, Cletus (Brenda), Acton, Ontario, Herbert (Rose Marie), Calgary, Alberta, Ted (Elsie), Stephenville Crossing; sisters: Emma Jane Simon, Silverwood Manor, Kippens, Nora Bennett and Angela (Joe) Young, both of Stephenville Crossing; daughter-in-law Delores Hawkins of Stephenville Crossing as well as a numerous number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Oswald, parents, John and Angela Cormier, son, John, brother, Charles Cormier and sister, Bridgett Louvelle. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Monday 2-4 &7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, December 2^nd at 10:00 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing with interment to follow at the Church Cemetery, Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy 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

Tuesday, December 2, 2003

DEATHS

ANDERSON, Linda Carol
Deer Lake, NL
April 22^nd, 1953 - November 29^th, 2003
On November 29^th, 2003, Linda Carol Anderson passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord at the Western Memorial Hospital, at the age of 50. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband Wayne; sons Jamie (Laurie Lavigne), Halifax, Jason (Heather Bourque), Halifax; and Jeremy (Catherine) Anderson, Moncton; three very special grandchildren: Marley, Lauren and Gracie Anderson whom she loved dearly, her parents Raymond and Gertie White; sisters Diann (Dennis) Kerfont, Halifax; Darlene Ball, Winnipeg; Lorna (Mark) Bennett, Halifax; Tina (Dave) Legge, Deer Lake; Brothers: Carl (Lavern) White, Deer Lake, Keith White, Deer Lake, Jeff (Stacy) White, Edmonton. Brothers-in-law: Darryl, Earl, Brian (Paulette), Chris (Ann), Ron (Linda), Shawn (Lorraine), Kent (Dawn) and her mother-in-law Ruby Anderson. As well as nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends, and her special friend Julie Byrne. She was predeceased by her father-in-law George Anderson and sister-in-law Iris. Family visited Fillatre's Funeral Home in Deer Lake on Saturday, November 29^th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., a wake continued for family and friends at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Church Street, Deer Lake from where the funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 2^nd at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Snow officiating. Interment will be held at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wight's Road, Deer Lake. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To make a memorial donation or to sign the family guestbook visit our website www.fillatre.ca

BRAKE (House), Bertha Mary
Meadows
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Mary Brake announce her peaceful passing with her loving family by her side on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 74^th year. She leaves to mourn four sons: Bud (Audrey) of Meadows, Monty (Gloria) of Corner Brook, Randy (Beda) and Clarence (Madonna) all of Meadows; two daughters: Joan Hann (Clarence) of Meadows and Trudy McAuley (Shawn) with whom she resided; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sisters: Sylvia Brake (Chesley), Inez Brake, and Betty Brake (Derek); brothers: James (Flossie), Abe (Effie), Herb (Barbara) and Dave (Faye); sisters-in-law, Veda Hann and Marie Loder; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Francis J. (Frank), May 1996; parents, Stanley and Suzannah House, and a sister in infancy. She was the most pleasant and beautiful woman and she will be truly missed by all. Visitation will take place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Meadows, on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Meadows with Rev. Payne officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. Donations can be made or the family guestbook signed by visiting our website, www.country-haven.ca

GILLARD, Eliza Ann (nee Reader)
June 27, 1915 - November 29, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eliza Ann Gillard announce her passing on Saturday, November 29^th, 2003 at her family residence in her 88 year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters Geraldine Flemming, Loretta (Leo) Kelly, Kay (Ralph) Kelly, Sylvia (Kevin) Myler, Sharron (Gordon) King, and Diane (Jerry) McLean as well as 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, her sister Jemima Loveman and sister-in-law Sarah Reader. She was predeceased by her husband Reginald, grandson Reginald, brother Howard and sister Cassie and Loretta. Friends may visit the United Church in Howley today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral will take place on Wednesday, December 3^rd, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vera Abbott officiating. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the United Church Fund in Howley. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake. To sign the family guest book or to make a memorial donation visit our website www.fillatre.ca

ELTON, M. Brian
Royal Garage Ltd.
The family of Brian Elton regrets to announce the sudden passing of a loving husband, father and friend, who passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the age of 47 years. Brian is predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret (nee O'Brien) Elton. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Katheryn (nee Tilley) and his cherished son Michael. Brian also leaves to mourn his devoted aunt Anna Elton Morris, his sister Dorothy (Wally) Prokipiw, his brothers Charlie and David and their families, many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday from 2-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - noon. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew's Presbyterian church ("The Kirk"), St. John's. Interment to follow at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Robinsons, Newfoundland, at a time to be announced. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations in Brian's memory may be made to "The Kirk".
In the hearts of those who loved him, he still lives. Godspeed

EVOY, Thomas
Benoit's Cove, NL
Passed away on Monday, December 1, 2003 at his family residence in Benoit's Cove, Thomas Evoy at the age of 53 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Mary-Ellen; three sons: Rod (Jody), Scott (Connie) and Terry (Angela); daughter Stephanie; four grandchildren: Dylan, Chelsa, Morgan and Dustin; his mother Mary Evoy; eleven brothers: Sam (Jean), Raymond (Diane), Gary (Kaye), Jerome (Bonnie), Floyd (Marion), Mike (Karen), Byron (Celeste), Patrick (June), Don (Jo-Lynn) Hackett, Doug (Joanne) Hackett and Darren (Emma) Hackett; three sisters: Mary Anne Evoy (Tony), Holly (Brendan) Hackett and Betty-Lou (Darren) Hynes; mother-in-law Mildred Hickey and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He will always be remembered by a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Patrick Evoy, grandmother Catherine Park, grandfather Thomas Evoy, brother Eric Evoy and father-in-law George Hickey. The funeral service will take place from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Benoit's Cove on Wednesday, December 3^rd at 2:00 p.m., Father Bernard Buckle officiating, followed by interment at the church cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation - Cancer Unit. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

FLYNN, Nicholas
West Bay, NL
1919 - 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nicholas Flynn announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Monday, December 1, 2003 at the age of 84. He leaves to mourn his wife of 63 years Anastasia Flynn; children: Howard (Bernice), Fort McMurray, Alberta, Joyce (Dook) Kim, St. John's, NL; special cousin Richard (Jean), St. George's; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; brothers: Jervis (Margaret), Ignatius (Lillian), both of West Bay; sisters: Evelyn (Dan) Adams, Ark, USA, Ida (Gilbert) Kerfont, Toronto, Ontario, Theresa McIsaac, Stephenville. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Christina; daughter Barbara Parsons Dawe; brothers: Ellis, Howard, Michael Jr. and Alban; and by his sister Margaret. Visitation will begin for friends on Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Lourdes. The funeral mass will take place on Thursday December 4^th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Ed Terry officiating followed with interment at the church cemetery, Tea Cove Road. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Lourdes Grotto Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation can be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, December 3, 2003

DEATHS

DWYER, Philip
Stephenville Crossing, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Philip Dwyer announce his sudden passing at his family residence on Monday, December 1, 2003 at the age of 89. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted family; sons: Eugene (Sheila), Toronto, Andy (Carol), Stephenville Crossing; daughters: Patricia (Bill) LeCoure, Brampton, Ontario, Anne (Gary) Wells, St. John's, NL, Lorraine (Martin Jr.) Ingram, Stephenville Crossing; nine grandchildren: Dean, Craig, Stephen, Shannon, Dion, Leigh Ann, Ryan, Adam, Matthew and great grandchild Chase, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 5^th at 10:30 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing with Father John Collins officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Assumption Parish Memorial fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

ELTON, M. Brian
Royal Garage Ltd.
The family of Brian Elton regrets to announce the sudden passing of a loving husband, father and friend, who passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the age of 47 years. Brian is predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret (nee O'Brien) Elton. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Katheryn (nee Tilley) and his cherished son Michael. Brian also leaves to mourn his devoted aunt Anna Elton Morris, his sister Dorothy (Wally) Prokipiw, his brothers Charlie and David and their families, many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday from 2-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - noon. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church ("The Kirk"), St. John's. Interment to follow at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Robinsons, Newfoundland, at a time to be announced. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations in Brian's memory may be made to "The Kirk".
In the hearts of those who loved him, he still lives. Godspeed

LUTHER, Maisie M.
Deer Lake, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maisie Luther announce her passing on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at the Interfaith Home, Corner Brook at the age of 94 years. Leaving to mourn, husband Arthur; daughter Glenda Luther, Corner Brook; sons: Franklin (Mona), Deer Lake and Wayne (Alice), Bay Roberts; grandchildren: Dana (Steve) Junger, Kent (Virginia), Blair (Marilyn), Allison, Steven and Kirk, as well as dear family members Joy and Don; great grandchildren: Bradley, Jordan and Dana. She will also be remembered by sisters-in-law Doris and Maud, as well as nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers: Neil, Murdock, Heber and Aubrey, and grandson Keith. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Tony Newell, interment to follow at United Cemetery, Wight's Road. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Mazol Temple Cripple and Burnt Children's Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
For each of us Mom did her best, God grant her eternal rest.

Thursday, December 4, 2003

DEATHS

DWYER, Philip
Stephenville Crossing, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Philip Dwyer announce his sudden passing at his family residence on Monday, December 1, 2003 at the age of 89. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted family; sons: Eugene (Sheila), Toronto, Andy (Carol), Stephenville Crossing; daughters: Patricia (Bill) LeCoure, Brampton, Ontario, Anne (Gary) Wells, St. John's, NL, Lorraine (Martin Jr.) Ingram, Stephenville Crossing; nine grandchildren: Dean, Craig, Stephen, Shannon, Dion, Leigh Ann, Ryan, Adam, Matthew and great grandchild Chase, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Ellen and by daughters Margaret and Elizabeth. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 5^th at 10:30 a.m. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, Stephenville Crossing with Father John Collins officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery Brook Street. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Assumption Parish Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

RENOUF, Gregory
Passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 26^th, 2003 in Laval West (formerly of Corner Brook, NL) at the age of 63. Leaving to mourn his love Annie, his three children: Debbie (Linton), Gregory (Annie) and Cathy, his mother Gertrude Renouf, the mother of his children Shelia, his twin brother Tom (Bonnie), brother Robert (Glenys) and Charlie (Margaret), his sister Helen (Roy), grandchildren: Justin, Adam, Kyle and Kayla, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his father Charlie in 1963. A Religious service was held on Saturday, Nov. 29^th at St. Theophile Church, Montreal.

Friday, December 5, 2003

No announcements in today's edition of the newspaper.

Saturday, December 6, 2003

DEATHS

HICKEY, Rhoady John
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rhoady John Hickey announce his passing at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at the age of 78 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 55 years Winnie (nee Reid), his brothers: Ted (Verna), Jim (Yvonne) of Corner Brook and Ronald of Marystown, four sisters: Laura Chaffey (Roy) of London, Ontario, Margaret Hepditch (Leo), Elizabeth Boyd (Ray), Mona Fraser (Carl) of Corner Brook, brothers-in-law: Raymond Batten of Corner Brook, Cecil Reid (Joanne) of British Columbia, Hubert Reid (Donna) of Mississauga, Ontario, Henry Reid (Ruth), Tom Reid (Peggy) of Codroy, sisters-in-law: Margaret (Horwood) Hickey of British Columbia, Sylvia Hickey of Corner Brook, Mildred Parsons (Ellis) of Jeffrey's, Thelma Shaughnessy (Paul) of Mississauga, Ontario, Addie Fiander (Vince), Marion Fiander (Ralph) of Codroy, uncle Ronald O'Keefe (Barbara) of Stephenville Crossing, daughter by heart Rebecca Green-Parsons (John), grandson Stephen Green of Corner Brook, Boyd Green (Peggy) and grandchildren Sarah and Matthew of Midland, Ontario. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rhoady was predeceased by his daughter Patricia in 1972 and parents Annie and Joseph Hickey, sister Mary Batten, brothers Gerald and Joseph, mother and father-in-law Annie and Clement Reid of Codroy. Visitation will take place at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Ave. on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8^th at 2:00 p.m. at All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road, with Rev. Father Edwin Gale officiating, interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers will be graciously accepted or donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

COLLINS, Eugene Patrick
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003, Eugene Collins in his 65^th year at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, retired pharmacist and former proprietor of West Coast Dispensary Limited. Leaving to mourn his wife of 44 years, Anne (nee Gregory); four sons: Gary (Wendy), Cambridge, ON, Paul (Penney), Ken (Sharon), St. John's, Rob (Shelley), Corner Brook; one daughter Joanne, St. John's, eleven grandchildren: Stephanie, Nicole, Kristen, Kaitlin, Ryan, Michael, Stephanie, Kennedy, Sara, Max and Nicholas; four brothers: Bill (Loretta), Reg (Chris), Raymond (Patricia), of Placentia, Joe, Moncton; two sisters: Alice (Chris Cooper), St. John's, Rosemarie (Peter Mullins), Placentia; sisters-in-law: Theresa, Mary (John Brennan), Placentia; brothers-in-law: Bob, Eugene, Placentia, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook. Visitation will be held on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Corner Brook on Monday, December 8^th at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Fr. Ambrose Hynes. Interment to follow at 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 our website www.fillatre.ca

BIRTHS

FRY
Tonya (Lundrigan) & Stephen Fry are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Peter Henry Fry, born on Monday, Dec. 1^st, 2003 at 5:57 a.m. weighing 5 lb. 12 oz. Proud grandparents are Cecilia Fry, Halifax, Beverley Wheeler (Lundrigan, nee Martin), Halifax and William A. Lundrigan, Corner Brook.

SPERLING - SNOW
Dr. John and Kathleen Snow are pleased to announce the birth of their first grandchild. Keaton John Sperling-Snow was born on September 15, London, ON, to parents Lisa and Ken. Best wishes from Auntie Jennifer, Uncle Jens and Uncle Jonathan.

WEDDING

BURT & O'KEEFE
Diane & Donnie were married on the beach at Superclubs Cuba in Holguin on April 28, 2003. Special thanks go to all those who made the trip to Cuba as well as to Suzette Farrell for trip/wedding plans (& Pleasures!), Mark Sexton and Stephanie Sheehan for their photography expertise! A post-wedding reception took place at the Canada Games Centre, Corner Brook on June 21, 2003. Special thanks are extended to their parents, Heather Hemeon, Kim Musseau, Jade Mahoney and Florence Kelly for helping create memories of a lifetime. Diane & Donnie look forward to many more years of happiness and to the addition to their family in March 2004!

MADORE / MCGRATH
The marriage ceremony of Tamara, daughter of Glenn and Patricia Madore, of St. George's, NL, to Kenneth, son of Kenneth and Margaret McGrath of St. Brides, NL, took place on July 26, 2003 in St. Joseph's R.C. Church in St. George's, NL.
"Many thanks to our family and friends for making our special day so memorable."

BENOIT & CANNING
Ivy and Bernard Benoit of Doyles, NL are thrilled to announce the marriage of their daughter Natasha Lynn Benoit to Robert Michael Canning, son of Roberta and Michael Canning of Curling. The marriage took place on Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Anne's Church, Upper Ferry, with Father Roger Poblete officiating. A beautiful reception followed at St. Anne's Centre where they celebrated with a large circle of family and friends. The bridal party consisted of the matron of honour, Tara Payne (friend of the bride) and Sherry Benoit (sister of the bride) as bridesmaid. The best man was Donnie Pennell (friend of the groom) and Jason Stayko (friend of the groom) as groomsman. The duties of flower girl were ably performed by Alexis Sankar (3 year old niece of the bride). Ushers were Jeremy Benoit (brother of the bride) and Shelby Abbott (nephew of the groom) and Paul Benoit (brother of the bride) assisted by presenting guests with a copy of the wedding program. The happy couple spent their honeymoon touring the northern peninsula of Newfoundland. Natasha and Bob now reside in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia where they work as French Immersion Teacher and Naval Communicator respectively. It was a beautiful day and thank you to family and friends for helping us celebrate their marriage! Congratulations are also extended to Natasha on her graduation from Mount Saint Vincent University where she completed a Masters of Education in Curriculum Studies.

Monday, December 8, 2003

DEATHS

HICKEY, Rhoady John
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rhoady John Hickey announce his passing at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at the age of 78 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 55 years Winnie (nee Reid), his brothers: Ted (Verna), Jim (Yvonne) of Corner Brook and Ronald of Marystown, four sisters: Laura Chaffey (Roy) of London, Ontario, Margaret Hepditch (Leo), Elizabeth Boyd (Ray), Mona Fraser (Carl) of Corner Brook, brothers-in-law: Raymond Batten of Corner Brook, Cecil Reid (Joanne) of British Columbia, Hubert Reid (Donna) of Mississauga, Ontario, Henry Reid (Ruth), Tom Reid (Peggy) of Codroy, sisters-in-law: Margaret (Horwood) Hickey of British Columbia, Sylvia Hickey of Corner Brook, Mildred Parsons (Ellis) of Jeffreys, Thelma Shaughnessy (Paul) of Mississauga, Ontario, Addie Fiander (Vince), Marion Fiander (Ralph) of Codroy, uncle Ronald O'Keefe (Barbara) of Stephenville Crossing, daughter by heart Rebecca Green-Parsons (John), grandson Stephen Green of Corner Brook, Boyd Green (Peggy) and grandchildren Sarah and Matthew of Midland, Ontario. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rhoady was predeceased by his daughter Patricia in 1972 and parents Annie and Joseph Hickey, sister Mary Batten, brothers Gerald and Joseph, mother and father-in-law Annie and Clement Reid of Codroy. Visitation will take place at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Ave. on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8^th at 2:00 p.m. at All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road, with Rev. Father Edwin Gale officiating, interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers will be graciously accepted or donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BEATON, Marion Elizabeth
Formerly of Norris Arm North
Passed peacefully away in Gander on Sunday, November 30^th, 2003, in the presence of her loving family, Marion Elizabeth Beaton, formerly of Norris Arm North, aged 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Bert. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are son Jim (Bernice) of Norris Arm North, NL, daughters: Marvella (Claude Hayter) of Norris Arm South, NL, Maisie (Otto Harding) of Stephenville, Millicent (Guy Winsor), of Gander, NL, Evelyn (Roland Forward) of Gander, NL, and Christine (Martin Maltais) of Ottawa, ON, sister Maude (Jim Anstey), of Nova Scotia, 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, sister-in-law Gladys Hooper of Gander, Sylvia Menchenton of Grand Falls-Windsor, also a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at St. Marks Anglican Church, Norris Arm North. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, December 3^rd, 2003 from St. Marks Anglican Church, Norris Arm North, at 2:00 p.m. Interment was at St. Marks Anglican Cemetery, Norris Arm North. Donations in Mrs. Beaton's memory can be made to St. Marks Anglican Church, Norris Arm North. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.com to sign our online guest book.

DOWNEY, Rita M.
Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rita M. Downey announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Friday, December 5, 2003 at the age of 80 years. She will be sadly missed by seven sons: Paul (Lynne) Downey of Mount Pearl, Glenn Downey of St. John's, Kevin Downey of Toronto, Randy (Lila) Downey of Winnipeg, Ken (Irene) Downey of Stephenville, Jerry (Heather) Downey of Stephenville, Don (Lucie) Downey of LaBaie, Quebec and three daughters: Sharon (George) Samms of Mount Pearl, Karen (Les) Noel of Churchill Falls, Miriam (Frank) Duffy of Port au Port and one brother, Gerald (Patsy) Barker of New Brunswick and three sisters: Aggie (Ed) McHugh of New Brunswick, Louise Davis (Greg Walsh) of Deer Lake, Mame O'Driscoll of Grand Falls-Windsor and twenty grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, special friends, Margaret Power and Norman Matthews and Alicia Howard, all of Stephenville and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Gilbert Downey and son Wayne Downey and daughter Bev Downey. Visitation took place at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Saturday evening and Sunday. Funeral services will take place Monday, December 8^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with Interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

COLLINS, Eugene Patrick
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003, Eugene Collins in his 65^th year at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, retired pharmacist and former proprietor of West Coast Dispensary Limited. Leaving to mourn his wife of 44 years, Anne (nee Gregory); four sons: Gary (Wendy), Cambridge, ON, Paul (Penney), Ken (Sharon), St. John's, Rob (Shelley), Corner Brook; one daughter Joanne, St. John's, eleven grandchildren: Stephanie, Nicole, Kristen, Kaitlin, Ryan, Michael, Stephanie, Kennedy, Sara, Max and Nicholas; four brothers: Bill (Loretta), Reg (Chris), Raymond (Patricia), of Placentia, Joe, Moncton; two sisters: Alice (Chris Cooper), St. John's, Rosemarie (Peter Mullins), Placentia; sisters-in-law: Theresa, Mary (John Brennan), Placentia; brothers-in-law: Bob, Eugene, Placentia, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook. Visitation will be held on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Corner Brook on Monday, December 8^th at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Fr. Ambrose Hynes. Interment to follow at 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 our website www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, December 9, 2003

No announcements in today's edition of the newspaper.

Wednesday, December 10, 2003

DEATHS

HYNES, Harold (Haddy)
Port au Port
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harold (Haddy) Hynes announce his passing at his residence on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the age of 78 years. He will be sadly missed by his two brothers: Charles (Christina) Hynes of Aguathuna, Reginald (Lydia) Hynes of Stephenville and five sisters: Laura Glasgow of Port au Port, Stella (Victor) Aubuchon of St. Agathe, Quebec, Dinah (Merle) Jollymore of Canning, Nova Scotia, Rita Collier of St. John's, Irene (Joseph) Hall of Stephenville, sisters-in-law, Bernadette Hynes of Stephenville, Lori Ann Hynes of Sabattus, Maine and special friend, Alva Noseworthy and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Louise Hynes, his sisters, Mary Kelly, Yvonne Hynes and brothers, Benedict, Fintan, Horatio Hynes. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, December 12^th at 10:00 a.m. from Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Port au Port West with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port East. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

CORMIER, Ernest
Stephenville
(Formerly of Noel's Pond)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ernest Cormier announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the age of 76 years. He will be sadly missed by seven sons: Wayne (Sharon) of Stephenville Crossing, Donald (Linda) of Noel's Pond, Rapheal (Belinda) of Noel's Pond, Glen (Maureen) of Fort McMurray, Toby of Ontario, Fabian (Josephine) of Ontario, Leo of Ontario, three daughters: Abbie Downey of Stephenville Crossing, Della Bennett (Paul Bennett) of Noel's Pond, Lorraine (Clyde) Barrett of Edmonton and his former wife, Mary; two brothers: Bernard (Rose) Cormier of Ontario, Jerry Cormier of Fort McMurray, two sisters: Mabel (Alfred) O'Quinn of London, Ontario, Hazel Wheeler of Noel's Pond, 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Jack Baker. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, December 12^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

Thursday, December 11, 2003

DEATHS

ATKINS, Jean (Foote) nee Hinks
Hawkes Bay (Formerly of Pasadena)
Dec. 10^th, 1936 - Dec. 10^th, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jean Atkins announce her passing on Wednesday, December 10^th, 2003 at her daughter's residence in her 67^th year. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband George; her daughters: Betty-Lou (Larry) Foote, Mary-Lou (Hanns) Hynes both of Ontario, Janet (Bob) Bennett of Benoit's Cove, Margaret (Bruce) MacKenzie of Ontario and Ann Marie (Ian) Bennett of Pasadena; her sons: Gerald (Daphne) Foote, Glenn (Nancy) Foote, Larry Foote and Dwayne Bennett all of Ontario; her step-son Otto (Denise) of New Brunswick; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren; four sisters: Katie (Doyle) Verge of Beachside, Madonna of Pasadena, Maureen (John) Anstey of Deer Lake, Lola (Jerry) Nichols; two brothers, Nelson (Lucy) of Pasadena and Jerome (Adeline) of Beachside; her mother-in-law Kathleen Atkins of Port aux Choix; her special friend Elizabeth Whalen. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Especially her friends in Brampton, Ontario and her little furry friends Romeo and Buffy. She was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Alice Hinks, brother Gordon, sister Theresa Metacalfe, brother-in-law Fred Caines. Visitation will take place from the Holy Rosary Church in Pasadena Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where also Funeral Mass of a Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Father Peddle 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"

BOYLE, Maude Irene
Little Rapids
April 4^th, 1914 - Dec. 10^th, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maude Irene Boyle announce her passing on Wednesday, December 10^th, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 89^th year. She will be sadly missed by her sons: Kevin (Ruby) of Little Rapids, Robert (Vera) of Baie Verte, Roy (Ada) of Enfield, Nova Scotia, Lester (Marilyn) of Faro, NWT, Colbourne and Harold, both of Kitchener, Ontario, her daughters: Joan (Michael) Griffin of Texas City, Texas, Jean (Claude) Tardif of St. Martine, Quebec and Norma (Boyd), Keeping of Corner Brook. Nineteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald William, son Gerald Jr. and daughter Alice Boone. Cremation took place from Russell's Crematorium in Stephenville. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

Friday, December 12, 2003

DEATHS

WOODS, Frederick
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frederick Woods announce his peaceful passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn his wife, Greta (Decker) of St. Anthony; daughter Maxine of Corner Brook; sons: Roland (Susan) and Stanley all of New Brunswick; grandchildren: John, Andy, Terry, Melissa, Ashleigh and Mark; sister Leah Mills of Twillingate; step-sons: Roland (Maisie) Bessey of Ship Cove and Ernest (Kim) Bessey of Ontario; step-daughters: Hazel (Garland) Andrews of Ship Cove, Elaine (Gary) Hollahan of Ontario and Joyce Smith of St. John's; great-granddaughter, Shelby Bessey and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by wife, Annie Mary; parents, James and Mary Ann Woods; sister, Jane and brothers: William and Adam. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Warr officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website, www.country-haven.ca

SIMMS, Lawrence (Larry)
Corner Brook, NL
Merchant Navy
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Larry Simms announce his passing on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 83 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories; his loving wife May (nee Reid), five sons: Allister (Edna), Corner Brook, Ralph (Edna), Brantford, ON, Lawrence, Corner Brook, Perry (Jackie), Stephenville and Ernest (Patricia), Corner Brook, nine grandchildren: Effie and Donna Parrill, Chad, Clinton, Samantha, Scott, Rebecca, Sarah and Alexander Simms; two sisters: Olive (Sam) Prosser, North Sydney, NS and Helena James, Antigonish, NS, as well a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Bethania Symes, brothers: Peter John (Eva), Harvey and Ernest, daughter-in-law Louise and brother-in-law Robert James. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Monica Coffin officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Memorial Fund, NF and Lab Lung Association or 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

Saturday, December 13, 2003

DEATH

FLEMING, Mary Winifred (nee Gillespie)
Passed peacefully away at Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican, in the loving presence of her devoted family on November 21, 2003, Mary Fleming, aged 70. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, she spent 10 wonderful years in Corner Brook from 1971 - 1981. She leaves to mourn the love of her life, Don and their children: Catherine (Jim Spinney), Bill (Hope), Brian and Kelly; five grandchildren; and many friends and other relatives at home and abroad. Funeral service was held on November 25, 2003 at Assumption Parish, Bay de Verde. Donations in her memory may be made to the Arthritis Society.
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others, can not keep it from themselves.

BIRTHS

SKEARD
After all these years, Bill and Barb Skeard are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl, Beth Skeard. Born on November 16, 2003 at 7:21 p.m. and weighing 6 lb. 8 oz. Beth is the granddaughter of Jean Skeard of Corner Brook and the late Una Hibbs of Codroy Valley and the great-granddaughter of Rita Beaton (and the late Russell Beaton) of Codroy Valley.

MAY
HAPPY TO BE HERE!
Hi! My name is Skyler Martin May and I was born on October 6, 2003. My Mommy and Daddy are Nicole and Andrew May. My grandparents are Stewart (Butch) and Joan LeDrew and Barry and Judy May. I was so excited to meet my great-grandmother Flossie LeDrew! With this cast of characters, it is sure to be one wonderful adventure!

ALLEN
Michaela Olga Allen is thrilled to announce the arrival of her baby sister Megan Frances Allen. Megan arrived on October 1^st, 2003 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital weighing 8 lb. 13 oz. Proud parents are Michael and Tammy Allen, grandparents Ernie & Frances Hann and Eric and Joyce Allen. Best wishes come from Aunt Melina, Uncle Paul, Aunt Judy, Erika & Laura, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Gail & Jordan and Great Nanny Galliott.

WEDDING

SCOTT / HERMAN
The marriage of Angie, daughter of Dean and Beverly Scott of Corner Brook, and Brian, son of Vincent and Karen Herman of Halifax, took place in Halifax July 5, 2003. The ceremony was officiated by Don Noble, friend of the bride's family. Maid of Honor was Jennifer Breakspear, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lesley Scott, sister of the bride, Jaclyn Foster, Shelly Buffett and Paula Pinhorn, friends of the bride, and Paula Herman, sister of the groom. Best man was Paul Grantham, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mark Breakspear, brother-in-law of the bride, Jason Pouliot, Lloyd Gardener and Mike Richardson, friends of the groom. Soloists were Jaclyn Foster and Nick Hounsel. The couple honeymooned in Mexico, and are living in Halifax, where both are employed.

JOYCE / WHEELER
United in marriage on June 28, 2003 at Sacred Heart Church were Laura, daughter of Ulric & Ada Joyce and Anthony, son of Sylvia Wheeler & the late John Wheeler, all of Corner Brook. Celebrant was Father Bernard Buckle. The wedding party included: Maid of Honour, Grace Dunphy, best friend of the bride; Bridesmaid, Deborah Joyce, sister of the bride; Junior Bridesmaid, Angelina Wheeler, niece of the groom; Best man, Brent Hatcher, brother-in-law of the groom; Groomsman, Bill Gough, uncle of the groom. A reception followed at the Curling Lions Club. Laura & Anthony would like to thank everyone who helped with and shared in their special day.

Monday, December 15, 2003

DEATHS

MURPHY, Theresa Mary
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on December 13, 2003, of Mt. Pearl. Predeceased by parents Leo and Anne Companion, of Corner Brook. Brother John; and sister Betty. Leaving to mourn husband Bob; daughter Karen Yetman (Scott); sisters Alice Howell (Baxter) Aylesford, N.S., Marie Andrews (John) of Bracebridge On., Dorothy Brake (David) and Leona Wiseman (Gareth) of Corner Brook, Frances Joyce (Greg) Prince George BC, Mary Payne (Randy) Mt. Pearl; brothers Tom Companion (Marg) and Brian Companion (Lowella) of Sarnia On.; Master Corporal Ted Companion (Debbie) Cold Lake AB, Leo Companion Jr. and Bill Companion (Judy) Prince George BC, Paul Companion (Sharon) Corner Brook; brother-in-law Don Murphy (Sharon) St. John's; many nieces and nephews; a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Sunday 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter's Church Ashford Dr., Mt. Pearl. Interment to follow Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.

STONE, Bessie Florence
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bessie Florence Stone announce her passing at the J.I. O'Connell Center on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at the age of 91. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughter: Elizabeth (Thomas) Rowe of Corner Brook; sons: James (Doris) of Stephenville and Michael of Ontario; grandchildren: Laurie, Roseann, James Wm. Jr., Michelle and Helen; great grandchildren: Daniel, Abigail, Maggie and Samuel (Sammy); step grandchildren; Dylan and Ashley; brothers: John and Thomas and sisters: Ivy, Elsie and Pearl. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents George and Maude, husband William, brother Fred and sister Rose. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road today from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Funeral services will take place today at 2:00 p.m. from Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donation to the Alzheimer Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or donations made through our website at www.country-haven.ca

ANSTEY, Eric Cecil
Corner Brook, NL
WW2 Veteran
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eric Cecil Anstey announce his passing on Sunday, December 14^th, 2003 at the O'Connell Centre, DVA Unit, in his 87^th year. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 50 years, Mary Anstey; sister Doris (Ralph Wight), brother Cyril Anstey (Helen); sisters-in-law: Florence Anstey, Corner Brook, Dorothy Anstey, Ottawa, Carolyn (Lawrence Byrne), Corner Brook, Audrey Shellard, Nova Scotia, Alma Drasdowski, Texas, Shirley O'Neil, Pasadena, Mable Carberry, Corner Brook, Hilda (Bob Mosher); brother-in-law Ralph Carberry, Corner Brook; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John & Rose Anstey, mother & father-in-law Lionel & Hannah Carberry; brothers Fred and Wilfred; brothers-in-law Austin and Gordon Carberry. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 16^th at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the War Amps of Canada. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, December 16, 2003

DEATHS

BRENTON, William H. (Bill)
1930 - 2003
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, December 14, 2003 in the presence of his loving family, Bill Brenton, at the age of 73 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Mabel; son Bruce (Madeline Elliott and son Ryan) of Guelph, Ontario; daughters: Sharon Rowsell (Blair) of Mississauga, Ontario and Linda Duffy (Paul) of Port au Port, NL; grandchildren: Alyssa, Ryan and Renee; sister Minnie Martin (John) of Corner Brook; mother-in-law Ernestine Morey; sisters-in-law: Lorraine O'Quinn, Tillie Clayton, Patricia Taylor (Bob) all of Corner Brook; brother-in-law Derek (Skip) Morey of Nova Scotia; sisters-in-law: Joan Pynn, Kay Brenton and Mary Meaney; and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by mother and father, Louisa and Alexander Brenton, sister Dorothy and brothers: Malcolm, Les, Harry and Alec. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, Monday, December 15, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, December 16, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple with Major Cooper officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or donations made through our website at www.country-haven.ca

BOYLE, Maude Irene
Little Rapids
April 4^th, 1914 - December 9^th, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maude Irene Boyle announce her passing on Tuesday, December 9^th, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 89^th year. She will be sadly missed by her sons: Kevin (Ruby) of Little Rapids, Robert (Vera) of Baie Verte, Roy (Ada) of Enfield, Nova Scotia, Lester (Marilyn) of Faro, NWT, Colbourne, and Harold, both of Kitchener, Ontario; her daughters: Joan (Michael) Griffin of Texas City, Texas, Jean (Claude) Tardif of St. Martine, Quebec and Norma (Boyd) Keeping of Corner Brook; one sister Theresa Wells of Whitby, Ontario; 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald William, son Gerald Jr. and daughter Alice Bonne. Cremation took place from Russell's Crematorium in Stephenville. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

DEATHS

DOYLE, Michael Francis D'Arcy
Lark Harbour, NL
It is with great sadness that the family and friends of the late Michael Doyle announce his passing on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 65 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are: his sister, Jacqueline Williams, Victoria, BC; brother, Donald Doyle, Palm Springs, California; nieces, nephews and special friends. A service of remembrance will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Thursday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HOLLOWAY, Neil Charles
Toronto, Ontario
Formerly of Hampden, White Bay
March 21, 1957 - December 16, 2003
With great sadness the family announce Neil's passing on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at St. Michael's Hospital, ON. Sure to miss him, beloved wife of 29 years Bonnie, siblings, Roy (AJ) Ft. McMurray, AB, Loretta George Corner Brook, Dorcas Osmond (Cyril) Hampden, Myra Tavenor (Douglas), Alice (Stan), Ashley (Gertie) all of Ontario, son-in-law of John Pendekowski and Pauline, step father-in-law Lloyd Sitzhebert, sister-in-law Gail, all of Ontario, nieces and nephews. Special sister-in-law Agnes Holloway, Grand Falls. Predeceased by parents John and Myrtle and sister Mildred Holloway. Funeral services in Ontario at a later date.

AYERS, Reginald Norman
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Reginald Ayers announce his passing on Monday, December 15, 2003 at the J.I. O'Connell Centre at the age of 90 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife of 65 years, Mabel (nee Elms), daughter Mary and her husband Fred Noseworthy, Corner Brook, as well as nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his son Gary, August 5, 1962. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m. from Humber United Church, Clarence Street, officiated by Rev. Patricia Melindy. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

GILLIS, Maude (nee Downey)
Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Maude Gillis, of Loch Leven, age 72 years. Predeceased by her husband Martin (1990), brothers: Richard and Vincent, sister, Marie Gale and parents, Margaret (nee McIsaac) and Alexander Downey. Leaving to mourn her children: Gerald Gillis (Edna Hodder), Anne Marie, Martin (Mathelde Hensel), Nicholas (Maureen Bourgeois), Richard (Margaret), Stephen (Sharon Bucknell), Margaret (Peggy) (Trevor Oates); 11 grandchildren: Erin, Kelly, Alexander, Stephanie, Sarah Oates, Phillip, Ian, Sean, Sean, Shane, and Colin Gillis; brothers and sisters: Rita Quilty, Bride Ryan (Ambrose), Frank, Helena Patry (Alfred), Gerald (Geraldine), John (Vivian), Walter (Linda), Albert, sister-in-law Debbie Downey; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday, December 17, 2003, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 18^th, 2003 at 11 a.m. from Holy Rosary Church, Portugal Cove. Cremation to follow.

FRENCH, George William
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George French announce his sudden passing at his residence on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at the age of 53 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Linda; son, George; parents, Bill and Susie French of Corner Brook; sister, Jean (George) Roberts of St. John's; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, December 18, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. from Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral with Father Gale officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, phone 634-2500. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

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City optometrist, Rotarian killed in Kitty Hawk car wreck
By Gary Kean, Star Staff Writer
In a tragic twist of fate, Dr. John Snow was killed Monday on vacation in the United States where he was taking in the First Flight Centennial Celebration - the 100^th anniversary of flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C.
The Corner Brook optometrist and his wife Kathleen were involved in a collision in North Carolina Monday afternoon. An aviation buff who once flew his own single-engine Cherokee Piper out of Deer Lake, Dr. Snow had been given the trip as a gift from his children for his 60^th birthday.
The accident happened on US 158 in Kill Devil Hills in Currituck County, which neighbours Dare County where the First Flight Centennial Celebration is taking place.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Woodrow Everette, a Jeep Cherokee driven by Dr. Snow, pulled out of a restaurant parking lot and attempted to cross the north-bound lane when he entered the path of another Jeep Cherokee driven by Ronald Wayne Allen Jr., 28, of Elizabeth City. The vehicle driven by Allen hit the passenger side of Snow's vehicle and both Jeeps sustained heavy damage.
Dr. Snow was pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs. Snow was airlifted to Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA where she was listed in stable condition with a broken arm and other injuries.
Allen was also taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries.
According to the Outer Banks Sentinel, a newspaper in Nags Head, N.C., Allen was driving while his license was revoked. There have been no at-fault charges filed, according to the paper.
Dr. Snow's son Jonathan in Corner Brook, who received the tragic news from a state trooper, told The Western Star that bright glare from the sun had apparently prevented the drivers of both vehicles from clearly seeing each other prior to the collision.
Professionally, Dr. Snow was an active member of the Newfoundland Association of Optometrists, with whom he served as the representative for the Canadian Association of Optometrists.
Dr. Snow was well-known in many circles outside his more than 35-year career as an eye doctor. He was an avid member of the Corner Brook Rotary Club, including being a driving force behind the annual Rotary Music Festival. He was also heavily involved in the library, serving on the boards of the Corner Brook Public Library as well as the Newfoundland and Labrador Library Association, the Canadian Library Association and the Humber Literacy Council.
The news came as quite a shock to Dr. Snow's numerous friends back in Corner Brook. Martin Steele said Dr. Snow was one of the first friends he made when the art gallery owner arrived in Corner Brook in 1979.
"He was one of the first people to befriend me and we have been involved with the Rotary Club together for many years," said Steele. "John certainly was a very intelligent man and was committed to any project he undertook, whether it was professionally in his work as an optometrist or in his work with the library on the local, regional, provincial or national level."
"He certainly is going to be missed. I've had many people dropping by all day from all different walks of life within the community, all of whom were saying the same thing: that he's going to be sorely missed on so many levels."
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Dr. John Snow dead at 60
Steele said he was always amazed at how well-read Dr. Snow was, quipping that "he must have read every book in the library" to which he dedicated so much of his life. He was also well aware of Dr. Snow's fondness of aviation.
"He had been looking forward to this trip to Kitty Hawk for months," said Steele.
Bernd Staeben was also befriended by Dr. Snow when Staeben emigrated from Germany in 1951. They evolved from being school chums to sharing a table together at the Corner Brook Rotary Club's weekly meetings for over 30 years and working on various community projects together. He, too, noted Dr. Snow's knowledge of just about any topic of conversation and he also applauded Dr. Snow's incredible work on behalf of the library and Rotary.
"His commitment to the library concept for this province was really an inspiration for people," said Staeben. "He really wanted people to read more and broaden their scope and he was really a mover and a shaker for the library system."
"It's a deep loss for Corner Brook. He meant a lot to this community and Corner Brook meant a lot to him."
His son Jonathan reiterated his father's varied interests.
"He had many interests including, reading, volunteering, travel, music, computers, space exploration, his family, cats - including his cat Exeter - as well as flying ...," said Jonathan. "... He became a very proud grandfather this past fall, with the birth of his first grandchild, Keaton John Sperling-Snow. Family played an important role in his life, as he was always aware and involved in all his children's activities, whether it was academics, professional or personal."
Dr. Snow is survived by his wife Kathleen, and his children: Jennifer (husband Jens) in Los Angeles, Lisa (husband Ken and son Keaton) in London, Ont. and Jonathan in Corner Brook; his sister Beverly (Husband John), and brother James, both of Corner Brook.
Funeral arrangements for Dr. Snow have yet to be finalized.

Thursday, December 18, 2003

DEATH

PENNEY, Sidney
of Three Rock Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sidney Penney announce his passing at the Health Science Centre in St. John's, on Tuesday December 16, 2003 at the age of 58. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Bernadette; children: Wayne (Lisa), Port au Port; Tammy (Ken) Power, St. John's, NL, Guy (Cindy), Saskatchewan; brothers: Matt, Ontario, John (Linda), Three Rock Cove, Harold (Carol Ann), Nova Scotia, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Felix, Nova Scotia, Tony (Gertie), Lourdes; sisters: Nellie (Joe) Chaisson, Mainland, Linda (John) Kovacs, Ontario; grandchildren: Marcus, Kevin, Jacob, Hayden, Kate, Melaine, Ian and Christine; brothers-in-law: Tony (Eunice) Barter, Ontario, Darrell (Stacey) Barter, Ontario; sisters-in-law: Denyse Savage, Ontario, Tillie (Rob) Flynn, Ontario, Geraldine, Stephenville, Madonna (Melvin) Chassion, Kippens, Audrey (William) MacNeil, Stephenville, Agnes Frank, Ontario, Veronica (Alban) Hall, Vene (Andrew) Jesso both of Three Rock Cove and by special friend Michael Doucette. He is predeceased by his parents Harold and Julia and by father-in-law Thomas Barter and mother-in-law Elizabeth Barter. Visitation will begin for friends at St. Philomenia's Roman Catholic Church in Three Rock Cove Thursday 4-9 p.m. and on Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. from where the funeral mass will take place on Saturday, December 20^th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Ed Terry officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in Three Rock Cove. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Friday, December 19, 2003

DEATH

KEATING, Hughie
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hughie Keating announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at the age of 72 years. He will be sadly missed by his children, Desmond Keating, Hughie (Barbie) Rubia, Sandra Rubia, Darrell (Linda) Rubia, Mary (Ronald) Benoit and sisters, Noreen (Joe) Power, Blanche Alexander, Mary Keating, Marjorie Swyers, brothers, Charles Keating, John Keating and Matthew Keating, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road, Stephenville Crossing on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, December 20^th at 10:00 a.m. from Assumption Parish, Stephenville Crossing with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street, Stephenville Crossing.

Saturday, December 20, 2003

BIRTHS

APPLIN
Ada and Marvin are thrilled to announce the birth of their little bundle of joy, a beautiful baby girl, Brooke Kaylee Ada. Brooke arrived on November 7^th, 2003 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital weighing in at 7 lb. 10.5 oz. Proud grandparents are Lloyd and Margaret Purchase of Corner Brook and Albert and Marina Applin of Pidgeon Cove, NL. Love and best wishes from all her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from NL to BC.

COOK
Kelly Cook and Matthew Rideout are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Sarah Monique Vera Cook on November 11, 2003 weighing 6 lb. 6½ oz. Proud grandparents are Don and Kay Cook and Bill and Bernadine Rideout. Best wishes come from family and friends.

PARSONS / CLARKE
Deanna Parsons and Noel Clarke proudly announce the birth of Elizabeth Noella. Baby Elizabeth was born Oct. 19, 2003 at the HSC, St. John's and weighed 7 lb. 13 oz. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Greta and Chesley Parsons of Corner Brook and Edith Clarke and the late Norman Clarke of Norris Point. Special wishes were received from Uncle Mike, family and friends. The Christening of Elizabeth Noella Clarke will be held on Dec. 28, 2003 at Gower Street United, St. John's.

WEDDING

MCINTYRE & BAKER
The marriage ceremony of Kelly, daughter of Peter and Catherine McIntyre, to Ciaràn, son of Patrick and Grainne Baker of Marystown, NL, took place on Aug. 15, 2003 at Holy Redeemer Parish, Corner Brook. Love and best wishes from family and friends.

Monday, December 22, 2003

DEATHS

HULAN, Curtis
Churchill Falls, Lab.
formerly of St. David's
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Curtis Hulan announce his passing at the Health Science Centre in St. John's on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at the age of 39. He will be sadly missed by his parents Eldred and Madeleine of St. David's; brother Chris of Maidstone, fiancé Kay Brockerville of Churchill Falls, niece Colleen Hulan and nephew Gregory Hulan both of St. David's along with a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation began for friends on Sunday at the St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in St. David's from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WILLIAMS, John Henry
Corner Brook, NL
Feb. 13, 1914 - Dec. 21, 2003
We the family of John H. Williams announce the passing of our dear father on Sunday, December 21, 2003 at the J.I. O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook, at the age of 89 years. His surviving children - Jennetta (Michael) Head, Grande Cache, AB, Geraldine M. (Norman) Young, Corner Brook, Donald R. (Marina) Dartmouth, NS, Frederick C.T. (Fronie), Fort McMurray, AB, Marjorie E. (Aubrey) Way, Corner Brook, John C. (Roma) St. John's, NL, Derek R.K. (Diane) Moncton, NB. Daughter-in-law Margaret, St. John's, NL, his brother James J. (Elaine), Kincardine, ON. Dad also leaves to mourn fifteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, many nephews, nieces and cousins. Predeceased by our mother Christina J. (1987), our sister Dorothy E. (1944), and our brother Gordon (2002), his parents Richard and Emma Jane, brother William and sister Minnie (Lewis). Visitation from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, 10 to 12 noon. The funeral service will take place from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street on Tuesday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Monica Coffin officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the J.I. O'Connell Centre, P.O. Box 2005, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6J7, or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our web site www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, December 23, 2003

No announcements in today's edition of the newspaper.

Wednesday, December 24, 2003

DEATHS

NORMORE (Nee, Ryan), Gertrude Mary
July 17, 1918 - December 23, 2003
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gertrude Normore at her home in Corner Brook, on Monday, December 23, 2003 in her 86^th year. She leaves to mourn her three children, Calvin (Deborah), Brisbane Australia and California, USA; Mary (Harvey), Corner Brook; Wayne (Marie), Bedford, NS; grandchildren Jennifer, Christina and her mother Lorraine Normore Ohio, USA, Ryan, Alexa and George; brother John M. Ryan, Carbonear; sister-in-law Muriel Thompson, Corner Brook; nieces Theresa Getson, Margaret Kostrokoff, Jean Robins, and nephew John Mullins and a large circle of friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her husband Calvin (August 8, 2002), brothers William and Joseph and by sisters Margaret Mullins and Mae Delaney. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, December 26^th at 10:00 a.m. from the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation or a 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

SNOW, Dr. John Alfred
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dr. John Snow announce his sudden passing on Monday, December 15, 2003 at Currituck County, North Carolina at the age of 60 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife Kathleen (nee Leigh), daughters: Jennifer Snow and her husband Jens Lindermann, Los Angeles, Lisa Snow and her husband Ken Sperling, London, ON and son Jonathan Snow, Corner Brook. One precious grandchild Keaton John Sperling Snow; sister Beverly Hare, her husband John and their daughter Deborah, brother James Snow, Corner Brook. He will also be greatly missed by his pet cat Exeter. Mourning his loss will be the Rotary Club of Corner Brook, and the NL and LB Library Board, as well as many relatives and friends. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday, from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street, officiated by The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, donations may be made to the Corner Brook City Library or to the Kidney Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

December 25 & 26, 2003

In observance of Christmas Day and Boxing Day, The Western Star will not publish Dec. 25, and Dec. 26, and all offices will be closed. Publication will resume Saturday, Dec. 27. Offices will reopen Monday, Dec. 29.

Saturday, December 27, 2003

DEATHS

ANDERSON, Archibald
Irishtown, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arch Anderson announce his peaceful passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at the age of 97 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Genelda (Park); daughters: Olive, Emma, Patsy Cullum, Barbara Hillier (Stan), Vicki Boston. (Don) all of Toronto; Carolyn Taylor (Eric) of Summerside, Marina Curtis (Albert) of Corner Brook, and Martha Bennett of British Columbia; sons: George (Joan), Gary all of Irishtown; Reginald (Bonnie) of Ontario, Rod (Mary) of Massey Drive, Rendell (Donna) of Toronto, Stephen (Gail) of Corner Brook, and Craig (Michelle) of Toronto; and a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by all of his brothers and sisters. Visitation will take place at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside on Thursday, December 25, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, December 26, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside with Rev. Sidney Payne officiating. Interment at Summerside, Anglican Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

KELLY, Martha Florence
Dec. 2, 1909 to Dec. 25, 2003
Deer Lake (formerly of Howley)
The family of the late, Martha Florence Kelly, are saddened to announce the death of their mother, grandmother, and great grandmother at the Western Regional Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 25, at the age of 94 years. Leaving to mourn her are special grandson Darryl (Christine) Deer Lake, with whom she resided, sons Leo (Loretta) and Ralph (Kay), and daughter Theresa Byrne, who all reside at Howley, eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Her husband Richard, son Bernard and son-in-law William Byrne predeceased her. Visitation will be held at Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and at the Church of the Ascension at Howley from 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. Internment to be at the Roman Catholic section of the Howley Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or a charity of ones choice.
"Alive in our hearts, loved in our minds, treasured in our thoughts, yet deeply missed in our lives." "Your quiet presence in our daily lives will be painfully missed. Your memories forever cherished."

MACWHIRTER, Francis
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Francis MacWhirter announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday December 24, 2003 at the age of 73. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife of 48 years Olga. Daughters Denise (Kim) Grimston of Toronto, Lana (Joseph) Dicks, and Dana all of Corner Brook. Son Dennis (Diane) of Toronto. Grandchildren Damon, Denika, Shallon, Mendell, Deanna, Dennis Jr., & Shauna. Brothers Walter (Jean), Gordon (Betty), Douglas (Kay) all of Corner Brook. Sisters Mamie (Ned) Byrne of Toronto, & Eilene (Joe) Griffin of Corner Brook, & a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter & Susan MacWhirter, sisters Gertrude & Minnie. Funeral services will take place at Humber United Church on January 2, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Patricia Melindy officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home 167 Country Rd. 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or donations can be made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

MACISAAC, Loretta Mary
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Loretta MacIsaac announce her passing on Thursday, December 25, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 74 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her sister Regis O'Quinn (Isaac Drake), Kippens, step-brother Ross MacIsaac (Carol), and step-sister Ita St. Croix (Garreth), South Branch, as well as many relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Angus and Elizabeth MacIsaac, and sister Gemma Gale. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, December 29, at 10:30 a.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Fr. Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HOBBS, Mason Brian
St. George's
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mason Hobbs announce his passing on Tuesday December 23, 2003 at the age of 7 months. He leaves to mourn with loving memories his parents Jennifer and Mark, his grandparents: Mike and Violet Dawson and Sid and Wendy Hobbs, his great grandparents: Edward and Joan Byrne and Laura Bennett along with a large circle of aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be receiving friends at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church on Saturday December 27, 2003. Funeral services will take place on Sunday December 28, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the Anglican Church in St. George's. Interment will take place at a later date.

MOYLES, Arthur Roddick
2 Stanley Place, Stephenville
It is with sadness that the family of the late Arthur Moyles announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Thursday December 25, 2003 at the age of 73 yrs. He will be sadly missed by Ursula, his two sons: Troy in Stephenville and Craig in Nova Scotia, his five daughters: Bernadine (Peter) Ronayne in St. John's, Shirley (Gerard) Simon in Ontario, Rosanna Moyles (Terry) in Stephenville, Cherylann Moyles in Nova Scotia and Danita Moyles in Ontario. He also leaves to mourn his brother Wilson (Margaret) Moyles in Stephenville, his sisters: Violet (Sam) Churchill, Florence (Will) Hiscock, Loretta (Melvin) Senior, Shirley (Clarence) Cole and Ruth (Jim) Brought all in Ontario and Marjorie (Richard) Cekovich in Pennsylvania, his grandchildren: Bryan, Carla, Nikita and Kristin along with a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Augustus and his sister Delileh. Funeral services will take place on Monday December 29, 2003 at 10 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish on West St. Cremation will follow the funeral service with interment of cremated remains to take place on Tuesday December 30, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the ALS society.

SNOW, Dr. John Alfred
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dr. John Snow announce his sudden passing on Monday, December 15, 2003 at Currituck County, North Carolina at the age of 60 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife Kathleen (nee Leigh), daughters: Jennifer Snow and her husband Jens Lindermann, Los Angeles, Lisa Snow and her husband Ken Sperling, London, ON and son Jonathan Snow, Corner Brook. One precious grandchild Keaton John Sperling Snow; sister Beverly Hare, her husband John and their daughter Deborah, brother James Snow, Corner Brook. He will also be greatly missed by his pet cat Exeter. Mourning his loss will be the Rotary Club of Corner Brook, and the NL and LB Library Board, as well as many relatives and friends. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday, from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street, officiated by The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, donations may be made to the Corner Brook City Library or to the Kidney Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BIRTH

HULL
Jeff and Corrine Hull are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Olivia Hannah. Olivia was born on September 5, 2003 weighing 7 lb. 12 oz. Proud grandparents are George and Sheila Kreuzburg of Calgary and Jim and Janette Hull of Pasadena. Proud aunt Tracy and Uncle Ches Ruth, Uncle George Kreuzburg and Sharon Johnston, Uncle Kevin and Fiancé Elizabeth-Ann Bennett, Scott and Lori Roche, and cousin Tyra Ruth. Jeff, Corrine and Olivia would also like to extend a special thank-you to the Obs. staff of WMRH for their outstanding care and support.

WEDDING

DANIELS & MACLELLAN
Tom and Marie Daniels are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Tom to Gabrielle MacLellan, daughter of Daniel and Jessica MacLellan of Judique, Nova Scotia. The marriage took place at St. Andrew's Church in Judique on August 29^th. Tom and Gabrielle live in Antigonish, Nova Scotia where Tom is a music professor at St. Francis Xavier University and Gabrielle is continuing her studies in psychology and education.

SHEAVES & DAWE
Treena Sheaves, daughter of Sylvia and the late Frank Sheaves, and Glenn Dawe, son of Wycliffe Dawe and Eileen Prosper, were united in marriage at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Corner Brook on August 9, 2003. The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiated at the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Scott Sheaves, Diane Gardner, friend of the bride was matron of honour and Twila Warwarick, sister of the bride, Kelly Vincent, sister of the groom, and Melanie Flynn, Marilyn Coish, and Cheryl Pike, cousins of the bride were bridesmaids. Kennedy Warwarick, niece of the bride was flower girl. Mark Joyce, cousin of the groom was best man. Groomsmen were Scott Sheaves, brother of the bride, Raymond Brake, cousin of the groom, and Craig Hewlett, James Webb, and Roderick Pawley, friends of the groom. Richard Redden, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. Ushers were John Park and Herb Snooks, uncles of the bride. Soloist for the ceremony was Bernadette Park, aunt of the bride. Accompanying music was provided by Louise Bishop, organist, and Andrea Hounsell, flutist. Readers were Michelle Parsons and Krista Elms. A reception was held at the Columbus Club with Jodi Delaney as master of ceremonies. Dave Walsh provided the music. Photography was by Joy Green and videographer was Darren Vincent. Out of town guests attended from Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The happy couple reside in Prince George, British Columbia. Treena and Glenn wish to thank all those who made their day so special.

Monday, December 29, 2003

DEATH

KEOUGH, Sterling James
Parsons Pond
April 20^th, 1958 - Dec. 26^th, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sterling James Keough announce his passing on Friday, December 26^th, 2003 in his 45^th year. He will be sadly missed by his common-law wife Darcene. His children: Jennifer, John Ross, Jada and Jenna. His mother Sylvia Keough. His brothers & sisters: Rosanna (Joe), Pius (Leatrice), Violet (Ted), Glen (Maisie), Francis (Dale), Terri (Justin). Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Raymond, and brothers: Jerome and Wilson. Visitation took place from the Roman Catholic Church in St. Pauls on Sunday where also funeral services will take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Father Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot in Parsons Pond. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

Tuesday, December 30, 2003

DEATHS

HILLIARD, Hayward
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late HAYWARD HILLIARD announce his passing on Monday, December 29, 2003 at the age of 97. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 73 years Winnifred (nee: Allen); daughter Doreen Hollett (Charles); special granddaughter Sharon Hollett, grandchildren: Shawn (Toby), Cheryl (Gord), Michael (Kimberly), Paul (Lisa), Darrell (Donna), Tracey (Joey); great grandchildren: Christopher, Scott, Krystal, Ashley, Andrea, Brandon, Alissa; sisters: Laura Pero and Pearl Mitchell (Joe) and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his children: John, Maisie and Lloyd. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 31^st at 2:00 p.m. from the Memorial United Church, Curling Street Reverend Mary Brenson officiating. The interment will follow at the family plot in the Memorial United Church Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be through our website www.fillatre.ca

MYRDEN, Byron (Barney)
Corner Brook, NL
It is with much sadness that the family of the late Byron Myrden announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 28^th, 2003 at the age of 77. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary (nee Handregan). Leaving to mourn his oldest son Paul and friend Jennifer, St. John's, daughter Helen and husband Sam of Ottawa and son Robert of Corner Brook; sisters: Dorothy and Dallas, brothers: Joe, Gerald and Jim. He will also be sadly missed by a number of nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Lillian, brothers Jack and Derek and sister Lorraine. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 31^st at 10:30 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating; followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, December 31, 2003

DEATHS

HYNES, Agnes Louisa
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late AGNES LOUISA HYNES announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 30^th, 2003 at the age of 83. She will be sadly missed by her children, two sons - Bob Hynes (Rhona), Gilbert Hynes and one daughter Betty MacIsaac (Jim); nine grandchildren: Karen Whelan, Jeff, Peter and Lesley Hynes, Brent and Craig Veitch, Lorianne and Patti Lynn MacIsaac, Tina Hynes; twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, brother Geddis (Melinda); sister-in-law Eleanor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her Husband Ford (1997), daughter Bernice (2000), brothers: Woodrow (2001), Enos (1998). The funeral service will be held Friday, January 2^nd, 2004 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 Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

LITTLE, Walter George
Passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 18, 2003, Walter George Little of King's Point, Green Bay, age 60 years. Predeceased by parents: Ezekiel and Florence; nephew Nathaniel. Left to mourn children: Dean (Tammy) and children: Abigail and Ethan, Loretta and children: Kyle and Zachary, all of Fort McMurray, AB, Trent and daughter Kaley, Corner Brook, Jenny-Lynn, Calgary, AB; their mother Margaret; two brothers: William and Charles (Mary); five sisters: Muriel (Andrew) Moore, Ada (Fred) Slade, Vera (Roy) Martin, Jeanette (Clarence) LeCoure and Joyce (Charlie) Rendell; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Monday, December 21 at the United Church and Cemetery, King's Point, Green Bay. Donations in his memory may be made to the King's Point Public Library. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.