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Brenda Eileen Walsh
WALSH, Brenda Eileen – Passed peacefully away on Sunday, May 30th, 2004, at the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit, following at short battle with cancer, Brenda Wash (nee Tilley), age 50 years. Predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Tilley and brother John. Leaving to mourn their loss, her loving husband of 29 years, Bill; son David (Amanda); daughters: Allison (Shawn) and Elizabeth (Stephen); also her special sister-in-law Judy Wall (Pat); brother-in-law Keith Walsh (Linda deceased); and close and dear friends, Marg Thomas, Linda Norman, Carol Butters and John and Cathy Picco, a very special friend, Sr. Loretta Chafe, R.S.M., and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday, May 31st, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Tuesday, June 1st, and Wednesday, June 2nd, from 12 noon – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, June 3rd, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Paul’s Church, Newfoundland Drive. Cremation to follow. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, St. John’s Division or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Isabelle Marie Walsh
WALSH, Isabella Marie (nee Hynes) – Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at the Health Sciences Centre. She was the daughter of the late William and Katherine Hynes of St. Brendan’s, sister of the late Rita Penney, Gregory Hynes and Frank Hynes. She is survived by her loving children: Sandra (Joel) Brody, Cindy (Paul) Murray and Tina (Matt) Stobo, Reg (Judy) and Gordon (Jennifer) Walsh; also by her brothers Bert (Geraldine), Gerard (Genevieve) and Ron (Sheila) Hynes; cherished grandmother to Dawson, Hannah, Liam, Katherine, Kristen, Caitlin, Isaac, Aisling and Kiera. She will be fondly remembered by all of her cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family will receive friends at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, St. John’s on Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Road, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 29th, 2004. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Kathleen Beulah Webb
WEBB (FALLON), Kathleen Beulah – Passed gracefully away at the ICU, Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, NL on Saturday, May 15th, 2004, age 64 years. Predeceased by her mother Frances Hann, father Ignatius (Dig) Webb; brothers: David, Robert and Kenneth Webb; sister Ellen Webb; first cousin Gerard Webb, all of the West Coast. Eternally loved by her children: Kenneth; Michael (Suzanne), Montreal; Sean (Cynthia), Montreal; Kelly Ann; and their wonderful loving father Donald Kevin Fallon, formerly of Harbour Grace; grandson Matthew Fabian Fallon; sisters: Madonna Ring, Julie Rogers (Glenn), Judith Marshall (John), Maureen Pittman (Jim); and brothers: Gord, Darrell and Paul Holley. Dearly loved and cherished by many relatives and friends on the West Coast, NL, and Montreal, PQ and many nieces and nephews throughout Canada. Thank-you to Fr. W. BROWN for the comfort he extended to Kathleen and her children. Sincerest thanks to the nurses of the ICU, especially Michelle, Bobbie and Carol, who helped Kathleen pass on to God and the angels gracefully. Special thanks to the whole team of doctors involved in Kathleen’s care; Dr. Kwan, Dr. Valerie Jefford, Dr. Geoff Zbitnew, Dr. Sergi and Dr. Downey. A special thank-you for the compassionate care of Dr. H. G. Clarke, Dr. Ronald Carrigan, Dr. Bruce Sussex and Dr. Michael Furey. Upon Kathleen’s request, cremation has taken place. Funeral Service on Thursday, May 20th, 2004, at 2 p.m. from Caul’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at the R. C. Cemetery, Topsail.
Michael Joseph White
WHITE, Michael Joseph (Joe)- Passed peacefully away Sunday, May 16, 2004 at the Hoyles Home, World War II Merchant Navy Veteran, Joseph White in his 78th year. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary and two brothers William and Richard. Leaving to mourn his wife Florence; sons Paul (Butch) and Roger; daughters Dale Collins, Debby Dunford (Keith) and Diane. Poppy Joe will be missed by his grandchildren, Lori Kearley (Dale), Bethany Collins, Jennifer Langmead (Blair), Andrew Collins, Nicholas and Robbie White; great-grandchildren Madison and Olivia Kearley, Callie and Josh Langmead. Also, sister Ann of Minnesota; brothers, Tom (Joan), Gerry (Theresa, deceased) and very special brother and friend Jack. Also will be greatly missed by a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home on Monday 7-10 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at the Basilica at 11:30 a.m.. Interment at the Field of Honor Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Always in our hearts.
Madeline Mary Bell
BELL, Madeline Mary (nee Dwyer) – Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Monday, November 01, 2004, age 93 years. Predeceased by her husband Wallace, 1978. Left with fond and loving memories, her daughter Judith Ann Bell (Roman Wnek), her son Paul Bell (Jean); grandchildren: Tina Follett (Bill), Tania Rose (Glen) and Terry Bell; great-grandchildren: Elisha, Brianna, Kyle; brother Patrick Dwyer, sister Mary Wills; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Kelly Bride
KELLY, Bride (Nee Walsh) – Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Friday, November 12, 2004, age 88. Predeceased by her husband, Maurice, 2001. Leaving to mourn sons: Robert (Joan), Tony (Cheryl), Maurice (Maxine); daughters: Jeanie Hiscock (Wayne) and Janice Baird (Rick); eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Walsh; brother-in-law Gerald Kelly; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 7p.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 15th, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.
Edward (Ned) Bulger
BULGER, Edward (Ned) - Passed peacefully away on November 18, 2004, age 96. Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Elizabeth; brothers Billy and David; and sister Mary. Leaving to mourn friends, residents, staff and volunteers at St. Patrick's Mercy Home. Resting at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Friday, November 18, 2004 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday from St. Patrick's Mercy Home Chapel, 2 p.m. Interment following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Gerald W. Butler
BUTLER, Gerald W. - aged 52 years, passed peacefully away at the ICU, St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2004, Gerald W. Butler (Gerry), long time employee of St. Clare’s. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Lillian, two brothers Michael and David. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife Margie (nee Lundrigan), daughter Nicole and son Gerry. Also leaving to mourn his three brothers: Ray, Frank (Josh) (wife Brenda) and Kevin; three special sisters-in-law, Lorraine Doyle, Carol Bulger (Wayne) and Sadie Parsons (Bob); two special brothers-in-law John (Jack) Lundrigan (Aune) of Val Caron, Ontario and Patrick (Pat) Lundrigan (Marilyn). Leaving to mourn nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, special friends Fred Sullivan and Martin Horlick. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visiting hours Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 5th, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Robert F. Sr. Byrne
BYRNE, Robert F. Sr. – Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, age 75 years. Predeceased by his infant twin daughters, Esther and Ina. Left with fond and loving memories, his wife of 46 years, Ina (nee Groves); children: Tony (Bev), Theresa West (Stew), Michael (Val), Robert (Andrea) and Wayne (Karen); grandchildren: Terri, Toni, Stewart, Nicholas, Gregory, Michael; sisters: Lillian Holloway (Fred), Marie Hurley, Mary Bishop (Gerald), Lucille Brake (Gordon); special friend Tony Ayre; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 19th, 2004, at 10 a.m. from St. Thomas of Villa Nova Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
David Samuel Cahill
CAHILL, David Samuel – (Retired C.B.C. employee) passed away suddenly, but peacefully, Saturday Nov. 6, 2004. David Samuel Cahill, age 52. Predeceased by his mother Kathleen Cahill. Leaving to mourn his beloved children: daughter Krista (Seoul, Korea), son Robert and their mother Margie (nee Cochrane); also missing him are his sisters and brothers: Noel Keough, Marjorie Keough, Margaret Stokes, Madonna Spurrell, Cathy Mullett, Paul Keough, Pat Keough and families; sister-in-law Eleanor Making (Harry) Saint John N.B. and his many nieces and nephews. Dave leaves to mourn a wide circle of friends, especially his friends from “On the Road”, very special buddies Jim and Cathy Murphy (Craig, Karyn and Chris) and musical Irish Brew friends – Peter (Rocky) Furlong, Tony Hayward and Ian Kendall. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland branch of the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association. Flowers are also gratefully accepted. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 10th, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Cremation to follow.
William John Chafe
CHAFE, William John (Sheriff’s Office) 1928-2004, passed away suddenly at his residence on November 25th, 2004, aged 76 years. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Janet Chafe and sisters Louise Dicks, Ena Moore and Mabel Ray. Leaving to mourn his brother Robert; nieces: Pauline Reid, Clarice Ruby, sister Helen Martinez, PBVM, Lillian Power, Geneva Engle (FL), Ann Crisman (CA); nephews David Chafe (MB), Frank Martinez, (MB), Ross Dicks, (ON), Colin Dicks; John Ray (LA), Howard Ray (MS); 22 great-nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 29th, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, with cremation to follow. Interment at a later date at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
