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Gerald McGrath
McGRATH, Gerald – Passed peacefully away at St. Lukes Home on Sunday, February 27th, 2005, age 85 years. Predeceased by his brother Thomas and sisters: Gertrude, Elizabeth, Josephine and Kathleen. Leaving to mourn special friend, Christine Rodgers and a large number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. from St. John Bosco Church. Cremation to Follow.
David Wayne Miller
MILLER, David Wayne – Peacefully on February 21st, 2005, at the age of 44. Survived by mother Gladys Miller of Moncton and Harry Miller of Fredericton, New Brunswick, six brothers, 4 sisters, nieces and nephews, from British Columbia to Newfoundland. A generous man, with a heart of gold, who will be dearly missed. Private Service. Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation, Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter.
Josephine Norman
NORMAN, Josephine – Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre, St. John’s, on Tuesday, February 08, 2005. Josephine Norman aged 75 years. Predeceased by her son Gerard Norman and her sister Madeline. Leaving to mourn her husband Joseph; her sons John (Jennie) and Leonard (Linda); daughters Helen Crews (Dave), Joanne Sacrey (Cordell); sister Margaret Lafitte; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends, and her many friends from the Knights of Columbus Ladies Dart League. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 12 noon – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 12th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church. Cremation to Follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Mary Catherine O'Neill
O’NEILL, Mary Catherine (Mullalley) -- passed peacefully away on Feb. 27th in her 86th year surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, her passing is mourned and her life is celebrated by her husband, Dolph,; three children, Shirley Thorne (Philip), Linda Woods (Michael), Fred O’Neill (Jeannie); eight grandchildren, Jamie and Shannon O’Neill; Jennifer, Jillian, and Philip Thorne; Michael (Bridget Fernandez), Marc (Syble), and Matthew Woods. Brothers and sisters, Ursula and Joe Wall, Winifred White, Cyril Mullalley, Rita White; predeceased by brothers Larry, Bill, Gus, and sister Eileen Bartlett; also lovingly remembered by her dear friend and sister-in-law, Phyllis O’Neill; sister-in-law Lorraine, brothers-in-law Don (Jenny), Olaf (Alice), Doug ,and by many other friends. Numerous nephews and nieces also form part of the large extended family that is blessed by Mary’s generosity of spirit, humor and joy in life. Mary O’Neill will also be remembered by many former students whose lives she enriched through her many years of dedicated teaching in various schools throughout Newfoundland. Special thanks to the staffs of the Health Sciences Centre, the Miller Center, and Hoyles Nursing Home for their exemplary care and kindness. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, Le Marchant Road. Visitation on Monday, Feb. 28 from 7 P.M. ,– 10 P.M. Tuesday, March 1 from 2 P.M. – 5P.M. and 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. A celebratory Mass will take place at Mary Queen of the World on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 9: 30 A.M.
Jeanette Marie Payne
PAYNE, Jeanette Marie - Passed peacefully away on February 10, 2005 at the Health Sciences Centre after a brief illness, Jeanette Marie Payne. Born January 23, 1947. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are son Scott (Tina), daughter
Dawn (Ray), three grandchildren Jason, Kelly, and Tracey and great-nephew Matthew. Also leaving to mourn mother Mary Vicars, sisters Lorraine (Neil)
Gillespie and Geraldine Vicars, brother Doug (Rosemary) Vicars, special aunt Mary English, nieces and nephews Elaine (Con) Dunphy, LeAnne Spurrell, Bill (Heather) Gillespie, Carl, Michelle, Michael, Jennifer, Ryan, Lee, and Amy, as well as friends and colleagues at The Telegram. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home on LeMarchant Road from Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13. Visiting hours daily from noon to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Funeral mass to be held at St. Teresa's on Mundy Pond Road on Monday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted. She lived as she died, trusting in God.
Joseph Phouc Van Pham
PHAM, Joseph Phuoc Van – Passed peacefully at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Tuesday, February 01, 2005, age 74 years. Left with fond and loving memories, his wife Chen Thi Do; children: Thanh Pham, St. John’s; Loan Pham, California; Thai Pham, St. John’s; Kim Pham, California; Hung Pham, Minnesota; Tuyet Pham, Toronto; and their families; one brother Can Pham, Vietnam; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday, February 3rd, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday, February 4th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5th, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church.
Barbara Ann Proulx
PROULX, Barbara Ann (Simms) – July 24th, 1950 – February 5th, 2005 – Passed suddenly away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on February 5th, 2005. Barbara Ann Proulx, aged 54 years. Predeceased by husband John Proulx (1998), mother Eileen Simms (2000) and brother Jack Simms (1995). Leaving to mourn sons: Wilfred and Jack (wife Kyla) and grandsons Cody and Jamie; three sisters: Sandra (Winston deceased), Kitty (Bern), Margie and one brother Larry (Sharon). Also leaving to mourn brother-in-law Paul Sweeney and sister-in-law Jean Simms. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday form 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 08, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. from St. John Bosco Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Richard Hodder Scott
SCOTT, Richard Hodder – Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, on Friday, February 18, 2005, age 77 years. Predeceased by his wife Clara, March 2000. Leaving to mourn four daughters: Marie (Larry Connolly), Joyce (Ernie Sweeney), Barb (Bob Ralph) and Michelle; six sons: Wayne, Edmonton; David (Debbie); Don (Debbie), Edmonton; Jim (Darlene), Toronto; Ray (Joan), Edmonton; John (Tanya), Edmonton; two sisters, Virtue Upshall and Jane (John Withers); brother Nath (Diane); 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; special aunt Leah Johnson; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, February 21, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Charles Francis Stamp
STAMP, Charles Francis (Charlie) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Friday, February 4, 2005 after a short illness Charles Francis (Charlie) Stamp, age 85 years. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Gertrude (Evans); brothers: Gerald, Daniel, sister: Madeline Andersen (John), Scotland. Leaving to mourn wife Elizabeth Maddigan (Comerford), Stepson Robert Comerford (Janet), Step-daughter Judy (Comerford) (Newton) (Bill), one brother Tommy; three sisters Margaret Penney (Edward), Gertrude Lawlor (Ned, deceased), Maureen Connolly (John), sister-in-law Gertrude Stamp, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Julia Trahey and her Medical team, especially Dr. Melanie Pike and the staff of 4 South A at the Health Sciences Complex. Special thanks also to Doctor's Mercedes Penton, Marie O'Dea, Father John Maddigan, and the staff on 2 East at St. Patrick's Mercy Home for the excellent care, love and devotion shown to Charlie during his stay. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday, February 5th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. and Sunday, February 6th, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, February 7 from St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Street at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Patrick's Mercy Home Foundation.
James Frederick Sullivan
SULLIVAN, James Frederick (Jim) - Passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on February 10th/2005, after a courageous battle with cancer, James Sullivan, aged 80 years of Pouch Cove, Newfoundland. Leaving to mourn with fond memories, his loving wife Grace Eileen of 55 years, eldest son Carl (Marilyn) Ottawa, son Reginald (Cathy) Scarborough ON & daughter Karen Grace Sullivan -Young (Christopher) Scarborough ON. Predeceased by sisters Lucy & Madeline, brothers David & Edward. Surviving siblings George (Trudy), Alfred, Horatio (Jean) and youngest sister Violet (Doug) Trenchard. A large number of nieces and nephews, one grand child Shannon Bennett and 4 great grand children. As well as numerous other in-laws, friends and family members and four guide dogs Oreo, Delta, Polo & Gavin.
Those who knew James would agree he was warm hearted, jovial, loyal and a very strong willed individual, with great family values and a wonderful of a sense of humor, truly one of a kind. Visitation to take place at Cauls Funeral Home in Torbay, Newfoundland on February 13th/2005 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, with funeral services to be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Pouch Cove Newfoundland Monday February 14th/2005 at 2 pm. Ontario memorial gathering to be held on Saturday February 26th/2005 2pm – 4pm in the hearth room at 3151 Bridletowne Circle in Scarborough, Ontario. No flowers by the request of the family. Donations can be made in memory of James to the All Saints Anglican Church in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, The Cancer Society or Scarborough Grace Hospital.
Richard Talkowski
TALKOWSKI, Richard – Passed peacefully away on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at the Health Sciences Centre, Richard Talkowski, age 53 years. Leaving to mourn his girlfriend Louise, and her sons Jason (Lisa), Danny (Megan); granddaughter Latisha, father-in-law William Stansbury; sisters-in-law Anne (Gord Kennedy), Alice, Barbara (Kenny), Wanda (Barry); nieces Tanya, Maria, Natasha, Cindy, Cathy and Kim and nephew Gordon. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, February 21st, 2005, at 10 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations gratefully accepted.
Walter J. Trask
TRASK, Walter J. – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness, on Friday, February 11, 2005, age 81 years. Predeceased by his wife Carmel (Walsh); parents, William and Gertrude (Petrie); brothers: William, Charles, Bernard and Burt; sister Mary Doyle. Left with fond and loving memories, his sister Dorothy Gamberg, New Jersey; brother Edgar, St. John’s; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, February 14th, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home Foundation.
Arthur Tucker
TUCKER, Arthur – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Monday, February 28, 2005. Arthur Tucker, former bosun with CN Marine, age 76 years. Predeceased by his second wife Eileen Tucker (Piccott), first wife Levena Tucker (Blackmore) and daughter Norma Tucker. Leaving to mourn children: Marie Tucker, Fred Tucker and Nancy Forest and families; his step-children: Patsy Furlong, Helen Fowler, Bill Piccott, Jim Piccott, Randy Piccott, Peter Piccott, Tony Piccott, Derek Piccott, Judy Gladney, Bobby Piccott, Heather Adams and their families; sister Mary Butler (Charlie) and sister-in-law Louise Tucker and their families; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 12 noon – 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005, at 2 p.m. from Caul’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Society.
Mary Perpetua Walsh
WALSH, Mary Perpetua (Roche) – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother who passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on February 12th, 2005. Mary Perpetua Walsh, age 84 years. Predeceased by her husband James, 1987; parents Richard and Margaret Roche; brother Michael; sisters Bridget, Margaret and Annie (Quinlan), granddaughter Brenda Parsons. Left with fond and loving memories sons: James (Mary Murray), Walter (Linda Belbin); daughters: Mary (James Parsons), Bridget (Larry Wiseman), Patricia (Cyril Hogan); sister Teresa Jackson of Logy Bay; grandchildren: Raquel, Jamie, Brian (Sandy), Karen (Bill), Pamela, Christina (Steven), Kimberly (Andrew), Cheryl (Ira), Melanie, Jonathan, Jay, Curtis (Vicky), Amanda; great-grandchildren: Abigale and Joshua; also a large circle of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, special niece Alice Langelle and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 15th, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Outer Cove. Donations in her memory may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery Fund or the Alzheimer’s Society.
