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Alice Grouchy
GROUCHY, Alice - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on January 18, 2005, Alice Grouchy, aged 86 years. Predeceased by her husband Philip (1976). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her two sons and four daughters: Mary (Bob), Philip (Nancy), Bernadette (Tom), Delores (Tom), Patsy (Clarence), Ted (Winnie); brother: Leo (Betty) of Rochester, N.Y.; Also leaving to mourn fifteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and her special friend Elizabeth Greene. A special thank you to her extended family at St. Patrick's Mercy Home who made life for Mom, while there, a beautiful place to live. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Wednesday, January 19 from 7-9 pm and Thursday, January 20 from 12 noon - 9 pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, January 21 at 9:30 am from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to St. Patrick's Mercy Home.
John Joseph Hanrahan
HANRAHAN, John Joseph Passed peacefully away at St. Clare s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, age 72 years. Predeceased by his father George, November 1st, 1972, mother Catherine, October 27th, 2001, sister Rita Pynn, April 4th, 2002 and brother Louis, July 13th, 2002. Left with fond and loving memories, his daughter Jackie (Jim); sons: Gerry, Johnny and Shawn, and their mother Carmel; four grandchildren: Gary, Bradley, Jonathon and Tayler; brothers: Jerry (Doreen), Charlie (Alice); sister-in-law Helen Hanrahan; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives 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, January 29th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from Caul s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Catherine Mary Healey
HEALEY, Catherine (Kitty) Mary (nee Walsh) Passed peacefully away at The Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, Saturday January 29, 2005 in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Edward, March (1967), her parents James and Teresa Walsh, her brothers and sister Nicholas, Marie, Tone and Paddy and her granddaughter Stephanie Hunt. Leaving to mourn her 7 children; Pat (Phyllis) Dunville (Ontario), Betty (Billy Brown) Hubert (North Carolina), June (John) Hunt, Witless Bay, Sharon (Owen) O Neill, St. John s, Charlie (Louise) St. John s, Cindy (Jerry) Hillard, Jacksonville (North Carolina), and Teri (Jim) Evans, Mount Pearl, 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, her brother Bill Walsh, Edmonton (Alberta), sisters; Phil, Mesa (Arizona), Sally (Hugh), Stoney Creek (Ontario), her best friend and sister Teresa Lawrence, St. John s, sister-in-law Ann Walsh, Fermeuse and a large number of relatives and friends especially the Wickens, Gallivan and Bulger families, and her Brine Street neighbors. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Sunday from 7pm-10pm and Monday from 10a.m - 10p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Patrick s Church on Tuesday, February, 1st, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to a charity of ones choice.
Florence E. Healey
HEALEY, Florence E. Born April 1, 1923, St. John s, Newfoundland, passed peacefully away at 3:20 p.m., January 21st, 2005, at the Health Sciences Centre with her family and friends by her side, Florence E. Healey, formerly of Deer Lake. Predeceased by her mother and father, Mary and Martin Healey, her sisters Margaret Kennedy, Mary Pilgrim, Eileen Ball, Madonna O Brien and brothers Paddy and Thomas Healey. She will be ever loved by her daughter Anne Marie Spencer; granddaughters Jasmine (Dave) and Chelsea, of Mount Pearl; sister Belle MacDonald, Deer Lake and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 24, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. from St. Peter s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Tsunami Relief Fund.
Krista Lynette Hong
HONG, Krista Lynette passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2005, in Abingdon, Virginia after a courageous battle with cancer, Krista Lynette Hong of Paradise, age 19 years. Predeceased by her Grandmother Froni Hong, her Grandfather Frank Murphy and her Aunt Sheila Hong. Leaving to mourn their tragic loss are her parents, Cliff and Roslyn (Murphy); her loving brother, Scott Glynn; sister-in-law Jodi; nephews, Justin and Brandon; and niece Morgan. Left with fond and loving memories are her grandmother, Kay Murphy (Sinnott); (Nan) Jude Whelan; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; her close friends, Tara, Tegan, Jeanna, Candice, Adele, Ashley and Kerri; special friend Todd; and a large circle of relatives and other friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Wednesday, January 26, from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 27th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Inurnment to follow at Kilbride Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted, or in lieu of flowers, donations in he memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Research Foundation or a charity of ones choice.
John E. Hutchings
HUTCHINGS, John E. Passed peacefully away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, January 20, 2005, John E. Hutchings, aged 50 years. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Eric, sister Jean and brother-in-law Bill Walsh. Leaving to mourn his wife Theresa; daughters: Sherry (Jim), Christina (Paul); grandchildren: Nikia, Alisha, Colin and Chelsey; brother Don; sister-in-law Barb; brother-in-law Pius Jesseau; mother and father-in-law Kathleen and George Burke; sisters-in-law: Josephine (Dan), Carol Ann (Darryl) and Valerie (Liam); brothers-in-law: Bill (Elaine), Paddy (Margaret) and George (Cindy); special friend Trish; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Cremation to follow visitation. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 24th, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa s Church. Inurnment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. No flowers by request.
Regina Ronayne-Kenny
RONAYNE- KENNY, Regina passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2005, Regina Ronayne Kenny, age 57 years. Predeceased by her parents William and Annie-May Ronayne and infant brother Vincent. Left with fond and loving memories, her son Jeffrey Kenny, Toronto, and his father Elliott; sister Loretta Smith and special brother-in-law Charles Smith; sister Patsy Goodridge and brother-in-law Fred Goodridge; nephews: Gregory and Curtis Smith and Darryl and Freddie Goodridge; special niece Kim Goodridge Chow and families; 8 grandnieces and grandnephews; special uncle Vincent Power, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, January 8th, 2005, at 10 a.m. from Caul s Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Joan Elizabeth Kirkland
KIRKLAND, Joan Elizabeth (Nee Corrigan) Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family at the HSC, Saturday January 8, 2005, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn her husband of 55 years, James Anderson Kirkland; children Jim (Doreen), Wayne (Sherry), Don (Marie), Brian (Carolann), Tony (Barb), Mary (Kevin) and June (Peter); grandchildren; Andrew (Jandi), Chantal (Greg), Wayne (Christy), Jonathon, Michael, Nichole, Krista, Katie, Melissa, Justin, Dennis, Sheldon and Catherine; great-grandchildren: Taylor and Kirkland; sister Violet Wheeler and other special friends, Glenda, Charles, Anne, Mary and Sharon. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday and Monday form 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Special thanks to various medical staff who have provided care over the past several years, Dr. Sharon Ripley, Cancer Centre and the nursing staff of 4 North A.
Patrick Joseph Mahoney
MAHONEY, Patrick Joseph Passed peacefully away at his home on January 19th, 2005, aged 85 years. A member of the Benevolent Order of Elks. Predeceased by daughter Elizabeth and daughter-in-law Marie. Leaving to mourn his wife of 63 years, Margaret (nee Downey); children Pat (Linda), Peggy, Larry (Margaret), Jim (Corinne), Kevin (Carol) and Kathy (John); sister Kathleen Kielley; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; also many friends, relatives and neighbors. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday 7pm 9 pm and Friday 2pm 4pm and 7pm 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday January 22nd, at 1:30 pm from the Basilica. Interment to follow Belvedere Cemetery.
Alice Maloney
MALONEY, Alice (Dolly) (nee Thistle) passed away suddenly at St. Luke s Home on January 3, 2005. Alice Maloney, formerly of Mount Pearl, age 81. Predeceased by her husband, Peter (June 1990), brother William Thistle, August 1996. Leaving to mourn three sisters: May Evans (Mattthew deceased), Beatrice Evans (Frank deceased) and Hilda Murphy (John deceased); sister-in-law and special friend, Mary Thistle, as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, other 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. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 6th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in Alice s memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or a charity of ones choice.
Michael J. Martin
MARTIN, Michael J. Passed peacefully away at home on January 16th, 2005, age 93. Predeceased by daughter Moreen. Leaving to mourn his wife of 61 years, Sadie (Hicks); children: Margaret (Larry) Mahoney; Brenda (Mike) Kelly, Tony (friend Joan) Ottawa, and Sean (Shelly); grandchildren: Brenda (Jeff Monk), David and Mike Mahoney; Chris (Amber), Andrew and Colleen and son-in-law Sam Lannon; Stephen and Susan Kelly; Jonathan and Sarah Martin and their mother Sue; Holly Martin; as well as many friends and neighbors. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday from 7 p.m. 10 p .m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 19th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Beatrice McCarthy
McCarthy, Beatrice (nee Fowler) , June 13th, 1921 January 19th, 2005 Passed peacefully away at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, after a long courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Predeceased by her husband, Edward Joseph. Leaving to mourn her loving daughter Patricia Maddigan (husband Patrick Malone), granddaughter Tina (fianc Danny) and grandson Sean; son Edward V. (wife Doris) and grandsons Edward D. (wife Stacey, and great-granddaughter Eden), Keith and Jeffery; and youngest daughter Pamela McCarthy (friend Moody) and granddaughter Melissa; sister-in-law and dear friend, Nellie O Grady and special niece Geraldine and husband David Morrissey, sister-in-law Marie Hounsell; sisters Eveline Fowler and Margaret McCarthy, also loving nieces and nephews and life long friend, Sadie Crummey. Resting peacefully at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. 12 noon, 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 22nd, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. from St. Teresa s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Douglas Mealey
MEALEY, Douglas (Doug) Passed peacefully away on January 22, 2005, after a short but brave battle with cancer, Douglas Mealey, aged 62 years. Predeceased by his parents, Gladys and Thomas Mealey. Doug will always be lovingly remembered by his wife Agnes Jones (Aggie). He will also be mourned greatly by his sisters Elizabeth Hannon (Bett), Carol Peddle (Jim), Frances Jones (Gord), Patricia Kavanagh (Paul) and brother Dave Mealey. Doug will also be missed by his sister-in-law, Josephine Collan (Calvin), British Columbia and brother-in-law Albert Jones (Anne); as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 26th, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Joan Frances Murphy
MURPHY, Joan Frances (nee Earle) Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre, in the presence of her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, Joan Frances, age 82 years. Leaving to mourn her loving husband of 53 years, William ( retired tinsmith) ; ten children: Brian (Connie), Brenda (Marty Sheir), Joe (Connie), Allison (Doug Myler), Karen (John Gallivan), Mary Lou (Bill Chretien), Connie, Gerard, Geraldine (Gerard Fulford), Brendan (Tracy); 10 grandchildren: John Paul, Paula Anne and David Gallivan; Leanne and Michael Murphy; Allison and Jamie Fulford; Matthew Myler, Sarah Murphy and William Murphy; one brother William, as well as a many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. 12 noon, 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 21st, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick s Church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in her honor to St. Patrick s Church.
Leslie Noseworthy
NOSEWORTHY, Leslie passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, Leslie Noseworthy of Pouch Cove in his 81st year. Leaving to celebrate his life, sister Mary Connors, St. John s; brother William Noseworthy, Burin; his niece with whom he resided, Patricia Noseworthy (Tom), St. John s; nieces: Catherine McCaughin (Dave), St. John s; Ramona Deyoung (Tim), Nova Scotia; Louise Baldwin (Bob), Pouch Cove; Glendene Beals (Rod), North West River, Labrador; Karla Sooley (Mike), Paradise; Tracy Wells (Jim), St. John s; nephew Chris Struggnell (Judy), St. John s; special cousin Cecilia Richards (Don), St. John s; special friends: Sara and Bob Noseworthy, Pouch Cove; Selby Mulley, Pouch Cove and Marilyn Parsons, Pouch Cove. Also leaving to mourn many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, TORBAY. Visitation Friday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, January 24th, 2005, at 2 p.m. from Memorial United Church, Pouch Cove. Interment to follow at Memorial United Cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Memorial United Church, Pouch Cove.
