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Geraldine Burke
BURKE, Geraldine (nee Clooney) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex, Tuesday, March 29, 2005, age 80 years. Predeceased by her husband William (1999) and two sisters: Sheila O'Grady and Alice Mercer. Leaving to mourn sons: Ed (Sharon) and Fred (Carole) and Melanie; grandchildren: Renee (Doug), Maria, Krista (Justin), Michael (Charlene), Matthew; sisters: Imelda Lawlor (Richard) and Carmel Vaughan (George); special brother-in-law: Jim Burke; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 1st, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Paul s Church, Newfoundland Drive. Interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Patrick Stanalius Burton
BURTON, Patrick Stanalius passed away on March 28, 2005 at St. Clare s Hospital, age 67 years. Predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Catherine; four brothers, one sister. Leaving to mourn his partner in life, Veronica and her family; sisters: Margaret Whittle (Tom), Genevieve Hogan (Pat), Elizabeth Burton; and brother Robert Burton. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 10 a.m. 12 noon, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from Caul s Chapel. Cremation to follow.
William Timothy Butler
BUTLER, William Timothy passed away suddenly on March 1, 2005, at St. Clare s Mercy Hospital, in his 48th year. William is predeceased by his mother Patricia Butler (Tobin), father Weston Butler, infant daughter Janet Patricia and sister Michelle. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Elizabeth of 29 years; son Billy, daughter Danielle (Gary); granddaughter Natalie (Poppy s girl); brothers: Wes (Margie), Tony (Theresa); sisters: Louise (Gary), Charmaine (Dave), Patricia (Gord); brothers-in-law: Charlie (Juanita), Randy (Maureen), Jeff (Charmaine), Rod (Laura); sister-in-law Tina (Dennis); mother and father-in-law Janet and James Hutchings; special friend Derek Marshall, co-workers at Interex Ltd. and a large number of family and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 12 noon 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, March 5th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from Caul s Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Joan Byrne
BYRNE, Joan (Gibbons) Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 20th, 2005. Joan Byrne, aged 46 years. Predeceased by her uncle Pat and aunt Gert Stack. Leaving to mourn husband Jim and son Tim; father and mother, Fergus and Elizabeth Gibbons; brothers: Derrick (Cheryl), Wayne (Sue), Barry (Cathy); nephew Michael; nieces Melissa, Crystal and Gloria; father and mother-n-law Jim and Helen Byrne; sisters-in-law: Karla (Michael), Lee Anne (Michael), Mary Ellen (Stephen); also a number of uncles, aunts and close friends Michelle LaCoure and Judy Poole. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 1 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph s Church, Petty Harobur. Interment to follow at St. Joseph s Cemetery, Petty Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Hilda Casey
CASEY, Hilda Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Home on Sunday March 6, 2005, Hilda Casey in her 93rd year. Predeceased by husband James. Survived by sister-in-law Joan Martin; brother-in-law Gerald Casey ( Kitty ); as well as a large number of nieces, nephews and her many friends from the Hoyles Home and Kenny Park Apartments. Resting at Cauls Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road Monday, 2 p.m. 10 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 2 pm from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Hoyles Home.
Mary Elizabeth Chafe
CHAFE, Mary Elizabeth (nee Davis) Passed peacefully away, on Wednesday, March 09, 2005. Mary Chafe of Harbour Grace, retired school teacher, age 96 years. Predeceased by her husband, Leslie, 1978. Left with fond and loving memories, her sons: Eric (Patricia), Boston; Leslie (Linda), Harbour Grace; precious grandchildren: Chris, Justin, Matthew, Lesley-Anne; special nieces, as well as other family and friends. Resting at Noel s Funeral Home, Harbour Grace. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m., Friday from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. 12 noon. Funeral Service on Saturday, March 12th, 2005, at 2 p.m. from St. Paul s Anglican Church, Harbour Grace. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul s Anglican Church.
Aileen Margaret Cline
CLINE, Aileen Margaret Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at St. Patrick s Mercy Home on Saturday, March 12th, 2005, Aileen Margaret Cline in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband John; sons John and William. Leaving with treasured memories are her daughter Pamela and son-in-law Martin. A special thank-you to her wonderful friends and caregivers at 3 North, St. Patrick s Mercy Home. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005, at 11 a.m. from St. Patrick s Mercy Home Chapel. Interment at Mount Olivet, Great Falls, Montana, USA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Caul s Funeral Home, St. John s.
Aloysius Joseph Conway
CONWAY, Aloysius Joseph 1944-2005, It is with profound sadness that the family of Aloysius Conway announces his passing at St. Clare s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Predeceased by his biological parents, Thomas and Alice Conway and foster father Nicholas Murphy. Left with loving memories, his common-law spouse of 13 years, Vickie Rose; foster mother Sarah Murphy, St. Bride s; daughter Clarlaine (Keith); sons: Keith (Tina), Rod, Troy (Renee), all residing in Calgary, Alberta; and son Robbie in St. John s; grandchildren: Crystal, Kayla, Keith, Dylan, Caitlyn, Kody, Tyler and Courtney; great-grandchildren: Michael and Madison; brothers Frank and Michael; sisters: Bridget, Sarah, Elizabeth; Aunts Katie and Theresa; as well as a number of nieces and nephews, cousins, and a large circle of friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMachant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Funeral Service on Friday, March 18th, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. from Caul s Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Cancer Society.
Kevin Bernard Cromwell
CROMWELL, Kevin Bernard - passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Kevin Bernard Cromwell (Lovey) March 30, 2005, two days pass his 67th birthday. Predeceased by his loving and devoted wife Catherine Mary (Kack) Penney, January 7, 2003; his youngest son Tony September 18, 1999; parents Hayward and Bridgett Cromwell (Hookey-Doyle); parents-in-law Harold (Hop) and Josephine Penney (Hickey); sister Shirley (Coveyduck); 3 brothers-in-law Allan Pike, Albert Porter and Allan Coveyduck and nephew Gary Pike. Leaving to mourn his 6 daughters Paulette (Terry), Cassie (Tony Knee), Darlene (Dave Quinlan), Doreen, Coleen (Gord) and Wanda (Dave); 5 sons Kevin, Calvin (Ethel), Harold (Kelly), Darrin and Tommy (Elaine); 33 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Doreen McHugh (Richard) and Maureen Porter; sister-in-law Shirley Clarke (Raymond); 4 brothers-in-law Harold Penney (Gladys), Tom Penney (Beverly), Jack Penney (Hilda) and Mike Penney (Sandra); also a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday April 2 at St. Teresa s Church 9:30 a.m.. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Alexander (Alex) English
ENGLISH, Alexander (Alex) Passed peacefully away, surrounded by his loving family, on March 6th, 2005, at the Health Sciences Centre, Alex English, age 62 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Agnes; sons Craig and Mark; daughter Jennifer (Sean), special buddy Molly; brothers: Hubert (Donza), Richard (Valerie); sisters: Helen Benway (Benny); Joan Holloway (Rodger); Laura Seaward (Detlef); also lovingly remembered by sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews and his special coffee buddies at the Knights of Columbus. Alex was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus 1452 Council and a former employee of Marine Atlantic. Waking at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 10th, 2005, at 11 a.m. from St. Teresa s Parish Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
James Joseph Fennessey
FENNESSEY, James Joseph Passed peacefully away at 2 West, Escasoni Complex on March 19th, 2005, aged 93 years. Predeceased by parents, Michael and Agnes (Kelly) Fennessey. Leaving to mourn special cousins, the Quigley Family Gerald (Annie), Joseph (Ruth), Michael (Sue), Brendan (Jeanette), David, especially Genevieve White and Bernadette with who he resided; also three nieces and one nephews. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Sunday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Vigil Service on Monday at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005,a t 10 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay. Interment to follow at the R. C. Cemetery, Bauline Line.
Wayne Ronald Field
FIELD, Wayne Ronald Passed peacefully away at St. Clare s Hospital after a short illness, Wayne Ronald Field, on Saturday, March 5, 2005, aged 56 years. Predeceased by his father, Ronald Field. Leaving to mourn his wife Patricia (Rumsey); his two daughters: Marlene (Les Finn) and Michelle, and their mother Susan (LeGrow) Noseworthy; one precious grandson Joshua; his mother Audrey Field; three sisters: Joan (John Mason), Beverley (Thomas Martin) and Mabel (Robert Martin); sister-in-law Janet Dillon and brothers-in-law Brendan, Kevin, Robert and Gerard Rumsey; also a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Also his co-workers at Olympic Construction. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Sunday and Monday from 1 p.m. 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday, March 8th, 2005, at 2 p.m. from St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Torbay. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Torbay. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the St. Nicholas Anglican Church Fund, Torbay.
Kathleen Mary Foley
FOLEY, Kathleen Mary (MacDonald) Passed peacefully away March 19, 2005, at St. Clare s Mercy Hospital, in the presence of her loving family, aged 59 years. Predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Kathleen and by infant daughter Mary. Leaving to mourn her loving husband and best friend James; daughters Janice (Walter), Christine (Darryl), Colleen (Dwayne), Kathleen (Chris) and Terri-Lynn; sons Jason (Trudy), Sean (Sherry), and Bill (Gillian); brothers Joseph, Ernest and Robert; sister Elizabeth; grandchildren: Kimberly, Mark, Zachary, Noah, Dwayne Jr., Kalem, Liam, Aaliyan, Michael, Autumn, Tyler, Alyssa, Christopher, Emma, Sarah and Jillian; friend and mother-in-law Else Foley, sister Louise Power and long time friend Lil Flannigan along with a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. Forever in our hearts.
Benjamin Fost
FOST, Benjamin Passed peacefully away at the Miller Centre on Monday, March 28, 2005, age 87 years. Leaving to mourn two sons, David (Janet), Wayne (Wanda); one daughter Dianne Boyd (Bill), grandsons: Jason and Jeremy Fost, Geoffrey and Christopher Boyd; granddaughters, Krista Fost, Sherri Wakeling (Peter), Susan Boyd; great-grandchildren Brandon and Jade; and a special niece, Joyce LeBreton. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Brent Tompkins, Dr. Adrien Lear, Dr. Fiona O Shea and nursing staff of 4 North A of the Health Sciences Centre and doctors and nursing staff of 3 South of the Miller Centre; and his dedicated caregiver Pat Hogan. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, April 1st, 2005, at 2 p.m. from Wesley United Church. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Wesley Men s Choir.
Lucinda French
FRENCH, Lucinda (Aunt Lucy) Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear Hospital on Friday, March 18, 2005, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her sister Evelyn Doran and grandson Gary Hogan. Left with fond and loving memories, her daughter Ethel Hogan (Walter); grandchildren: Cindy, Karen (Leonard), Tom (Debbie), and John (Marie) Hogan; six great-grandchildren: Greg, Shane, Leonard, Tyler, Dawson and Evan; brother James French (Lizzie); sister Stella; nieces: Lucy Conway (Fred), Mary Pauba, Ruby Hickey (Dennis) and Lois Andrews (Ken); nephews: Richard Doran (Janet), John Doran (Ulla), Paddy Doran and James French (Ann); special family members Sis Doran and Elizabeth Doran; as well as many special great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends, and special friend May at Country Villa. A special thanks to Denise and Keith and the staff at Country Villa Nursing Home, Shearstown, for their attentive care to Aunt Lucy. Upon her request, cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will be held at Coley s Point.
