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Samuel P. Fleming
FLEMING, Samuel P. – Passed peacefully away at his residence in the presence of his family on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, Samuel P. Fleming, age 85, of Torbay, NL, formerly of Melrose, Trinity Bay. Leaving to mourn his wife of 55 years, Angela (Mackey); sons William, Alberta; Samuel J., Alberta; Don (Donna), Dennis (Shelley); daughters: Eileen Finch (Dave), Margie Hancock (Doug), Joanne (Derek Penney); seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a large circle of close friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, TORBAY. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m .and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 23rd, 2004, at 2 p.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay. Interment to follow at the R. C. Cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Church Building Fund.
Isabel Theresa Foley
FOLEY, Isabel Theresa (St. John’s) - Died as the result of a tragic accident on December 26, 2004, along with her cherished grandson, John Robert Michael Hann, age 8 years, beloved son of Rosemary and Desmond Hann. Predeceased by her husband Robert Foley, July 1998. Left with fond and loving memories, her children: Rosemary and Desmond Hann, Kippens; Brenda and Glen Picco of Marystown; Maureen and Keith Fardy of Calgary, Alberta; Robert and Tracy Foley of Calgary, Alberta; Sheila and Grant Gosse of Red Deer, Alberta; Michael and Heather Foley of CBS; grandchildren: Jennifer and Mark Fardy, Laura, Meghan and Jacob Gosse, Andrew and Eric Picco, Allison and Andrew Foley, Emily and Jessica Foley; dearest brother Robert (Bob) Shaw, St. John’s; brothers: Andrew (Florence) Shaw, Nanaimo, BC; John (Agnes) Shaw, Topsail; sisters: Mary (Douglas) Osmond, (predeceased); Angela (Gerald) Burdette, Huntington, West Virginia; Imelda (Ronald) Gosse, St. Albert, Alberta; as well as dearest friends ands many other relatives. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, St. John’s. Visitation Thursday, December 30th, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 31st, at 11 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Ronald Joseph Griffin
GRIFFIN, Ronald Joseph- Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday December 18, 2004 at St. Clares Mercy Hospital. Ronald Joseph Griffin, Retired C.N. Employee aged 67 years. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Griffin. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Lilly (nee Rodgers); daughters Catherine Brophy, and Dawn O’Rourke (Jack); son John; grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Mícheál, and Ciarán; sisters Sharon, Brenda, Donna, and Reverna; brother Tom (Heather) and families; special aunts Jean O’Brien and Sheila Alyward;sister-in-law Yvonne Forsey (Albert); brother-in-law Eric Rogers (Lena) and a large circle of friends and relatives. Resting at Caul’s funeral home LeMarchant Rd, St.John’s, on Sunday from 7p.m.-9p.m. and Monday from 2p.m.–4p.m. & 7p.m.-9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. from St.Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
John Valentine Hearn HEARN, John Valentine – Passed peacefully away at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Thursday, December 23, 2004, age 74 years. Left with fond and loving memories, his wife Helen (nee Squires); children: Gail (Rick Wolghmouth), Jacqueline (Don Morecombe), Sharamine Hearn and Kim (Steve Lopez); grandchildren: Chad, B.J., Donnie, Kim, Renee, Sarina, Anthony; great-grandchildren: Carter and Cple; sisters: Marie Squires and Anita; brother Michael Squires; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and special friend David Clarke. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday, December 24th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m; Saturday, December 25th, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 26th, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, December 27th, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Leo Joseph Hennessey
HENNESSEY, Leo Joseph - Passed peacefully away at his home on Sunday, December 12, 2004, aged 73 years. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. Predeceased by grandchild Joseph, brothers Andrew, John and Tommy; parents Bridget and Andrew. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 53 years, Alethia; daughter Alethia Mercer (Malcolm); sons: Les (Karen), Andrew (Rosalind), Noel (Corinne); grandchildren: David, Michelle, Renee, Kyle, Blair; special sister-in-law Margaret Leonard; also a large circle of family and friends and his brother Knights, past and present. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday, December 13, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Tuesday, December 14, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, December 15th, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
William Hennebury
HENNEBURY, William – passed away suddenly on December 10th, 2004, after a brief illness. Leaving to mourn his loving family, Eileen, Donna, Carol Ann, Mark and Wayne; grandchildren: Nicholas, Matthew and Allison; brother Edward (Rita), along with nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday, December 12th, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at the Field of Honor, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Joseph Francis Holden
HOLDEN, Joseph Francis – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Hospital on December 26, 2004, age 74 years, former machinist with the CN Railway. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Bride Holden; sister Marie Ronayne, niece Claire Ronayne-Walsh. Leaving to mourn his nieces, Paulette Ronayne and Michelle Hounsell (Tom); nephew Paul Ronayne (Special friend Betty); brother-in-law Edward Ronayne; special grandnieces and nephews: Robyn, Erin, Kathryn and Kyle Ronayne; Francesca Walsh, Elizabeth Cheng and Nicholas, Mark and Kielan Hounsell, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitaiton Monday and Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 29th, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Thomas J. Jones
JONES, Thomas J. – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. Thomas J. Jones, age 97 years, former resident of Kelly’s Personal Care Home. Predeceased by his wife Nell, January, 1966; two brothers and four sisters. Leaving to mourn his daughter Kathleen Rossiter (Martin); six grandchildren: Tom (Marg), Marie, Nancy (Loyola), Paul, Karen (Dan), Brian (Stacy); 10 loving great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends in Cape Broyle and St. John’s. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 16th, 2004, at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin’s Church, Goulds. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Francis J. Kavanagh
KAVANAGH, Francis J. – passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, at his residence on December 1, 2004, Frank Kavanagh, age 69. Leaving to mourn with many cherished memories, his loving wife of 46 years, Joan (Lawlor); children: Patricia Slade, Janet Kavanagh, Brenda (Richard) Dunne, Frank, Tony and Denis (Andrea); six loving grandchildren: Adam and Colleen Slade, Katie Dunne, Kollin Kavanagh, Sara and Jillian Kavanagh. Also leaving to mourn his sad loss are his siblings, Bernice (Cecil) Joy, John (Judy) Kavanagh, Jill (James) Colford, Peg (John) Shea; and sister-in-law Ann Kavanagh. Predeceased by brother Robert Kavanagh and sister Katherine Walsh. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of friends and colleagues from over 33 years of dedicated service with Scouts Canada. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitaiton Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Scouts Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Florence Agnes Lamb
LAMB, Florence Agnes (nee Ryall) – passed away suddenly at St. Clare’s Hospital on Monday, December 13, 2004, age 81 years. Leaving to mourn children: Lena (Ron) Walsh, Danny (Lorraine), Winnie (Joe) Yetman, Jim (Michelle), Doug (Carol), Jack (Ann), Tom (Catherine), Jean (Rick) Tucker, Flo (Ed and special grandchildren Russell and Mitchell) Squires, special grandson Johnny; 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brothers: Tom Ryall, Charlie (Phyllis) Ryall, David (Lorraine) Ryall; sister Mary (Jack) Wells, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 16th, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John Bosco Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Theresa Marie Maher
MAHER, Theresa Marie (Bennett) – Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on December 16th, 2004. Theresa Marie Marher, age 73 years. Predeceased by her husband John; sons: Wayne, Michael and Eric; grandson Chesley; sisters: Margaret and Phyllis; brothers: Thomas, Gerald and Patrick (Margaret). Leaving to mourn brothers: Johnny Bennett (Jean), Michael Bennett (Betty); daughters: Agnes (Edgar), Bernadette, Veronica, Paula and Peggy; sons: Johnny (friend), Patrick (Brenda), Danny, Gerald (Christine), Gerard (Sheila), Jimmy (Kim), Paul, Richard (Michelle), Tony (Georgina); 30 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other family and many friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 20th, 2004, at 9:10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Eleanor Louise Manning
Manning, Eleanor Louise (nee Thomas) 1907-2004 – Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Monday, Dec. 27th 2004, Eleanor Louise Manning. Predeceased by her husband William on December 26, 2003. Left with memories of a devoted and generous mother are her four children Bill (Mick) Fergus, O.N., Loretta (Max Vere-Holloway), Portugal Cove, Peter (Sadie), Torbay, and Glendine (Bruce Whalen), St. John’s, twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, sisters Gertrude Butler, St. John’s, and Margaret Oest, New Jersey, sisters-in-law Kay Thomas, Winnipeg, Rose Molloy, St. John’s, Rita Summers (Ron), St. John’s, and Bridget Manning, Bell Island, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. A very special thank you to all the staff at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, especially 3-West who took care of Mom over the past four years. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, Dec. 30th at 11:00 A.M. from Roncalli Chapel, Airport Heights Drive. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.
Daisy McGrath
McGrath, Daisy (nee Murphy) – Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, December 01, 2004, age 52 years. Left with fond and loving memories, husband James; children: Dottie (Dave), Edward (Tammy) and George; grandchildren: David (Boog), Nicole, Allen, Dominick, Adrian, Thomas; brothers: Leo (Late Charmaine), Pat (Roseann), Fred (Joanne), Mike, Paul (Doreen); sisters: Dorothy (Keith), Pam (Steve), Carol (Charles), Rosie (Frank), and families, two special aunts, Shirley and Florence, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the nurses, doctors, paramedics and firemen for their care and help. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Funeral Service on Saturday, December 4th , 2004, at 2 p.m. from St. Mary’s Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
John Robert Michael Hann
HANN, John Robert Michael – (Kippens, age 8) Died as the result of a tragic accident on December 26, 2004, along with his grandmother, Isabel Theresa Foley. Beloved son of Rosemary (nee Foley) and Desmond, precious grandson to Robert and Eileen Hann, Port au Port; Robert and Isabel Foley, St. John’s, predeceased. Left with fond and loving memories, his aunts: Debbie (John) Pinto, St. John’s; Denise (Brian) Hicks, Mount Pearl; Dorinda Hann, St. John’s; Brenda (Glen) Picco of Marystown; Maureen (Keith) Fardy of Calgary, Alberta; Sheila (Grant) Gosse, Red Deer, Alberta; uncles; Donald (Helen) Hann, Stephenville; David (Diane) Hann, Stephenville; Robert (Tracy) Foley of Calgary, Alberta; Michael (Heather) Foley of CBS; cousins: Kelly Hann, Evan, Kristopher and Lacie Hann, Katie and Maria Pinto, Ocean-Lynn Hicks, Jennifer and Mark Fardy; Laura, Meghan and Jacob Gosse; Andrew and Erin Picco; Allison and Andrew Foley; Emily and Jessica Foley. Resting at Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville. Funeral Arrangements to be announced.
Madeline Mary McIntyre
McINTYRE, Madeline Mary (nee O’Brien) – Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park on Thursday, December 23, 2004, age 82 years. Predeceased by parents, Frank and Ellen O’Brien, husband Bill, sisters Mary, Agnes and brother Thomas. Left to mourn, sisters: Rose Phillips (Herk), Helen Abbott (Bill), Francis Manning (Kevin); brother Edward (Angela), sister-in-law Theresa O’Brien; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends in St. John’s and in Minnesota where she resided for 54 years. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday, December 24th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, December 26th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Monday, December 27th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 28th, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
