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Catherine Mary Lawlor
LAWLOR, Catherine Mary – Passed peacefully away at her home in Paradise, Catherine Mary (Kay) Lawlor, aged 63 years. Predeceased by her mother Margaret Thorne, her father-in-law Andrew Lawlor, her mother-in-law Hannah Lawlor, her brother-in-law Raymond Lawlor, her sister-in-law Mildred Sterling. Leaving to mourn her father Henry Thorne, her husband Philip Lawlor, special nieces: Leona Abbott (husband Tom and children Rebecca, Liam and Quinn Abbott), Amy and Jodi Howlett; special nephew Mark Howlett; brothers: Richard (Doris), Maurice (Cynthia), Brian (Leifa), Greg (Shirl), Brendan (Deb), Wilf (Maureen), Andrew (Charmaine), Michael (Lynda), Philip (Lorraine), Ken (Tracy); sisters: Anastasia Dunn (Art), Sheila King (Bill), Denise Hibbs (Stan), Agatha Howlett (Ed), Alma Greeley (Keith), Joanne Miller (Derrick), Marilyn Stewart (Al), Geraldine Thorne (Perry), Ann Housser, Gertrude Greeley (Lester); sisters-in-law: Rita Stapleton, Delores Nowotczynski (Rick), Joan Cleary (Mike), Jean Lawlor, Anne Baker; also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday, September 3, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 6, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Church, Paradise. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Family Parish.
Robert Nash
NASH, Robert (Bob) – Passed peacefully away on Sunday, September 12, 2004 , age 83 years. Predeceased by parents, James and Catherine (Farrell) Nash, and his first wife Margaret Gosse. Leaving to mourn his devoted wife Mary, sons Robert (Margot), Edward (Diane), daughter Edwina (Reg Clarke), stepson Michael (Judy) and family; sisters Mary (Mame) and Nora Nash; brother-in-law John (Alice); sister-in-law Margaret Crotty (John), USA; grandchildren: Zach, Emma, Holly, Dean and Lindsay; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road . Visitation Monday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 15th, 2004 , at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church . Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Mary Queen of the World Stained Glass Fund.
Mary Alice O'Keefe
O’KEEFE, Mary Alice – age 94 years, most assuredly gone to her heavenly rest, Mary Alice, born January 14, 1910, died at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, September 4, 2004. Predeceased by her father, ex-Head Constable Richard and mother Mary Josephine (Sutton). No immediate family; relatives at St. John’s and Placentia. Forever missed and deeply loved by all whose lives she touched – especially her “almost son” Arthur Callahan, (Cynthia and her children) and Maria, John and Katie Callahan. Also, very special friend Dr. Elizabeth Callahan. Flowers graciously accepted. Donations in her memory can be made to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home whose exceptional and dedicated staff tended so devotedly to her needs. Visitation Saturday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 6, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from The Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery.
Helen Mary Penney
PENNEY, Helen Mary (nee Quigley) – age 72 years, passed peacefully away on September 7th, 2004, surrounded by her devoted loving family: husband Austin, daughters, Karen Laite (Rick), Peggy, Donna Osmond (Tony) and Leah Chaulk (Doug) and son Barry; her grandchildren whom she adored, Jason, Neil, Michael, Jonathon, Ryan, Penny, Andrew, Matthew and Jordan; her loving sister Joan (Les O’Brien). Predeceased by her parents, William and Margaret Quigley, and brother Ted. Also leaving to mourn a large number of relatives and friends in the Penney and Quigley Families. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 10th, 2004, at 11 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Edward (Ted) Quigley
QUIGLEY, Edward (Ted) – passed away on Monday, September 6, 2004, age 66, after a lengthy and courageous battle with ALS. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and William Quigley. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Elsie; three sons: Ted (Sarah), Paul (Marnie), Gary (Connie) and daughter Lisa Bennett (Brian); four cherished grandchildren: Amanda, Robert, Connor and Marc; two sisters, Helen Penney (Austin), Joan O’Brien (Les) and a large circle of nephews, nieces and extended family 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. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 9th, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his honor to a charity of ones choice.
Beatrice Mary Rideout
RIDEOUT, Beatrice Mary (nee Putt) – Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, September 10, 2004, Beatrice Mary Rideout, age 60. Predeceased by her father Phillip. Leaving to mourn her loving husband Bob; daughter Diane (Mario), grandchildren: Ashley, Jordan, Terri-Lynn; son Robert (Debbie), granddaughter Devon Olivia; mother Madeline Putt; brothers and sisters: Terry (Shirley), Phil (Daisy), Benny (Nellie), Winnie, Donna, Elizabeth (Bill), Sandra (Stewart); brothers and sisters-in-law: Rita (Noah), Christine (Steve deceased), Joan (Derm), Genevieve (Andrew), Marg (Pat), Carmel (Eddie); also her dog Max and a large number of family and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 13th, 2004, at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin’s Church, Goulds. Interment to follow at St. Kevin’s Cemetery, Goulds. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Mary Christine Russell
RUSSELL, Mary Christine (nee Knight) – Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Saturday, September 11, 2004, Mary Christine Russell, age 74 years. Predeceased by her husband Cyril, 1987. Leaving to mourn her sons: Jim (Audrey), Fred (Theresa), Cyril (Deanne), Francis (Tina); daughters: Helen (Guy) Gioia, Josephine (Ed) Luby, Debbie ( Gary ) Day; sisters: Shirley and Linda; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a large number of other friends and family. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road . Visitation Sunday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. , Monday from 10 a.m. -10 p.m. , and Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, Sept 14th, 2004 , at 3:30 p.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Leonard E. Ryan
RYAN, Leonard E. – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on September 9, 2004, Leonard E. Ryan, aged 78 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and partner in life for over 50 years, Jane, son Leonard Jr., daughter-in-law Beverly, cherished grandson Christopher; sisters: Muriel, Vera (and special brother-in-law Orville Steeves), sister-in-law Jamina and husband Melbourne Hudson, and brother-in-law Frank Sullivan; nephews, nieces and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Sunday, September 12th, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Pouch Cove. Internment to follow at All Saint’s Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to All Saints Church.
Sister Louise Walsh
WALSH, Sister Louise - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on September 13, 2004, aged 90 years. Left to mourn: the Presentation Sisters, her sister: Bridget, her nephews: John, Basil, Desmond, Victor, Richard, Michael and Bill Walsh, John and Richard Winslow; niece: Thelma Boone; grand-nieces; grand-nephews and special friends. Resting at Presentation Motherhouse, Cathedral Square, St. John's. Visiting hours on Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Vigil Service on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment at Presentation Cemetery, Cathedral Square.
Florence St. George
St. George, Florence -passed away suddenly at the Health Science Centre on Sunday, September 12, 2004, age 68 years, and a resident of the Kinsmen’s Senior Manor in Torbay for the past 3 years. Predeceased by her husband (Patrick St. George); mother & father (Patrick & Stella Kennedy) and her sister (Marie Quinlan), her brother George Kennedy. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her 10 children, Barbara Ann Pinsent (Garry); Linda Quinlan (Jim); Stella Flight (Mervin); Alice Kielty (John); Patricia Tremblett (Joseph) Patrick St. George, Jr (Trudy); Margaret Rose Gullage (Milton Newbury); Jim St. George; Kim St. George; Vanessa Furey (Joe); 17 grandchildren and 5 great grand children; also her brothers Don Kennedy (Carol), Kevin Kennedy (Gen) and her sister Mary Slaney (Michael) and a large circle of relatives and friends.
A special thank you to the staff at 4 North A at the Health Science Center and a special thank you to Dr. Kara Laing (her angel) at the Cancer Clinic.
Florence will be resting at Caul’s Funeral Home in Torbay on Sunday, September 12th and Monday, September 13 from 10:00 - 7:00 p.m. There will also be a memorial service in Buchans on Wednesday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Catherine Wall
WALL, Catherine (Kay) – Passed peacefully away on September 10, 2004 , Catherine (Kay) Wall, aged 82. Predeceased by her husband Philip; her sisters: Violet, Mary and Irene and her brother John. Leaving to mourn her daughters: Susan, Mary and Ann Marie (Neil); her sons: Brian (Barb), Sean (Brenda), Philip (Charmaine); her grandchildren: Darren (Tracey), Andrew and their mother Gail; Crystal (Curtis), Ashley, Kyle, Olivia; her great-granddaughter Julia; her sisters: Marg and Nell; her brother Frank (Evelyn); her brothers-in-law Pang and Frank; her sisters-in-law Kay and Ena; also leaving to mourn many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road . Visitation Saturday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 13, 2004 , at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
R. Wayne Bailey
BAILEY, R. Wayne – Honorary President of the B.I.S., passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, April 14th, 2005, age 50 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Bonnie (nee Doyle), his precious daughter Sarah. Predeceased by his mother Rita (1976), his father George (1975), father-in-law Clarence Doyle (1993). Left to mourn his sisters Helen (Pat) Hearn, Elsie (Dave) Legge, Elizabeth (Dave) Antle, Terri Bailey, Betty Smith; brothers: Ed (Dot), George (Barb), Dave (Bev); mother-in-law Joan Doyle; sisters-in-law: Carol (Bren) Follett, Joanne (Bob) Candow; brothers-in-law: Cyril (Diane) Doyle, Garry Doyle, Larry (Edith) Doyle; also many nieces, nephews and cousins; his special friends at the B.I.S; his co-workers at Molson Breweries and his brothers and sisters in the C.A.W. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 18th, 2005, at 9:30a .m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the B.I.S. Bicentennial Year.
Bernard Charles Bennett
Bennett, Bernard Charles (Bernie) – Passed peacefully away on Saturday, April 9th, 2005 in the care of his loving family following a lengthy illness, Bernie Bennett, age 63 years. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Jessie. Leaving to mourn are his two loving sons Robert (Dorothy) and Patrick, their mother Eleanor (Sooley) Bennett, two precious and much loved granddaughters Shannon and Emma, one sister Janet MacLean (Gerrard), Nova Scotia and five brothers Peter (Sadie), Nova Scotia, Ed (Millie), Gerry (Evelyn), Joe (Annette), Brian (Patty), St. John’s, and also a large number of nieces and nephews and many other relatives, friends and his good buddy Ron Rossiter. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. on Monday April 11th, from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Tuesday April 12th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday April 13th, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Theresa’s Church, Mundy Pond. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in his name to a charity of ones choice.
Lydia Brown
BROWN, Lydia (nee Young) – passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on April 28, 2005, age 41 years. Predeceased by her mother Mildred. Sadly missed and forever loved by husband Sam, daughter Christina; sisters: Lovelet (Ed), Luanne (Gene), Linda (Ed), Louise (Michael), Lorna (Bill); brothers: Larry (Michelle), Leander, Leo, Michael, Leroy (Tracy) and Loderick (Sonia); mother-in-law and father-in-law Alice and Joe Brown; sisters-in-law: Shirley, Seryna (Mark); brothers-in-law: Joe (Deb) and Paul (Jean); also special thoughts from her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and all her family and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, April 30th, 2005, at 10 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers or donations to the family, gratefully accepted.
