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Martin Douglas Gosse
GOSSE, Martin Douglas - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, March 08, 2005, age 82 years. Predeceased by his parents, James and Maria Gosse; brothers: Bill, Tom, Jim, Fred and Pat; sisters: Dollie, Mag, Marie and Alma; son-in-law Joe Penton; sisters-in-law Florence Caul and Rita Sutton. Leaving to mourn his wife of 51 years, Mary (nee Sutton); Daughters: Marie Rich (Richard), children, Dawn, Janice, Angie, Rochelle; great-granddaughter Terra; Janice Gosse, children Carol and Laura; Cathy Morrissey (John) and children Stephen and Mariah; Alma McNiven (Curtis) and their children Jeremy and Victoria; Sons: Doug and his son Martin; Wallace (Rosemary) and their son Jonathon; daughter-in-law Mary Thorne-Gosse; special friend Theresa Redmond; also a large circle of other relatives and friends in the Gosse and Sutton families. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, March 11th, 2005, at 10 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay. Interment to follow at the R. C. Cemetery, Bauline Line, Torbay. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Marie Goulding
GOULDING, Marie (Kinsella) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre on Saturday, March 12th, 2005. Marie Goulding, age 59 years of Logy Bay. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Mary Agnes Kinsella, special aunt Madeline McDonald, father-in-law Stephen Goulding and brother-in-law Eddie Woodfine. Left with fond and precious memories are her husband of 37 years Cecil; daughter Janet Cooney (Keith); sons: Stephen and Sean (Rhonda); very cherished and adored grandchildren: Chantel, David, Chad and Rachel; mother-in-law May Goulding; four brothers: Gus, Paul, Kevin (Carolyn) and Donald (Wanda); two sisters: Anne Woodfine and Patsy Quigley (Joey); brothers-in-law: Cliff (Effie), Lloyd (Yvonne) and Aubrey (Viola); sisters-in-law Doreen Walsh (Steven) and Glenda Goulding; lifetime friends Vic and Dot Fleming, as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Raod. Visitation Sunday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove. Cremation to Follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Garrett Hickey
HICKEY, Garrett - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre on Sunday March 13, 2005, Garrett Hickey, aged 75 years, formerly of Little Paradise, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by his wife Mena (2000); his parents John and Monica; as well as nine brothers and sisters Donald, Patrick and Jack Hickey, Mary Chisholm, Mary Brennan, Jack Pearson, Maud Brennan, Cicely Houlihan, Peter Pearson. Leaving to mourn five sons: James, Bernard, Gerard, David (Carol) and Douglas; One daughter Theresa (Greg) Barbour; six grandchildren Patrick Hickey, Mark Hickey, Natasha and Alysha Hickey, Nicolas and Katherine Barbour. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Irene (Bob) Norton, Theresa Shamon and brother Bernard (Dorothy) Hickey; sisters-in-law Beth (Peter) Ryan, Rose (Bob) Stacey, Josephine Hiscock, Ethnea (Charlie) Guiney, Tina (Doug) Chaytor, Mary (Pat) Hickey and Ethel (Jack) Hickey; Gary will be especially missed by his best buddy Gerry Houlihan; also extended family and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. on Monday from 7-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius Tenth Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
Thomas Aloysius Hickey
HICKEY, Thomas Aloysius - passed peacefully away on Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 in the presence of his loving family at St. Clare s Mercy Hospital, a special brother, Thomas Aloysius Hickey, aged 54 years. Predeceased by his loving parents Martin and Margaret Hickey. Leaving to mourn his brothers Mike (Jen), Jack (Faye), Dave (Lorraine), Brian (Joan), Bert (Brenda) his guardian and caregiver with whom he resided; his sisters Catherine (Lloyd Kelly), Mary (John Dunne), Anne (Jeff Barton), Eileen (Eddie McKay), Maureen (Gary Rumbolt); also a large number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mass of Christian on Thursday, at 10 a.m. from St Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove. Interment to follow at St Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Outer Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery Fund.
Joan Mary Hurley
HURLEY, Joan Mary (nee Foley) - "A gentle heart has stopped beating". Slipped peacefully from this world and into eternal rest at the Miller Centre, Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in the presence of her loving son, Shaun, Joan Mary Hurley, age 77 years after a courageous battle with cancer and emphysema. Predeceased by her son: Bill (December 29, 2004); darling granddaughter: Maria Hurley (September 18, 1989); her parents: Mary and Fergus Foley; brothers: Bernard and Dan, and sisters: Christine Lovett and Eileen Meaney and a special niece: Joan (Lovett) Power. Left with precious and loving memories: son: Shaun (Barb); daughter: Maria (Fintan) Benoit, (Kippens, NL); daughter-in-law: Rose Anna Campbell (Timmins, Ontario); three precious grandchildren: Shaun Hurley, Melanie Hurley and Daniel Benoit; sister: Marie (Pat) Bradley (California); brother-in-law: Jim Meaney; two special nephews: Bob Lovett and Mike Foley and special cousin: John Doyle. Also leaving to mourn many nieces and nephews, friends from St. Patrick's Church, especially Monseigneur James Doody and members of the Legion of Mary. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home (LeMarchant Road). Visiting hours: 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, Thursday, March 24 and Good Friday, March 25. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, March 28, 2005 from St. Patrick's Church, Patrick St. at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Belvedere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Bonaventure's Bursary Fund or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Theresa Kavanagh
KAVANAGH, Theresa - It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of Theresa Kavanagh announce the passing of a devoted aunt and friend. She slipped peacefully away, at home, on Tuesday, March 08, 2005. She was ninety-one years, four months. Theresa was predeceased by her sister and best friend, Agnes, 2000; her brothers George, 1999, Cyril, 1999 and Edward 1967 and her sister-in-law Loretta (Harvey) Kavanagh, 1965. She will be forever missed by the family she helped raise: Gregg (wife Diane, children Bradley and Brandon), with whom she resided; Ed, Donna (Ian Atkinson) and Patricia Corbett (Gerry). She was a very special aunt to her many nieces and nephews who will remember her fondly. A very special thank-you to Diane Kavanagh for her endless devotion, to Dr. Joanne MacIntyre, whose dedication is unmatched, and whose help was immeasurable in fulfilling Theresa s wish to die at home, and to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit, L. A. Miller Centre, whose support and guidance assisted us every step of the way. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, March 10th, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. Thomas of Villa Nova Church, Manuels. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. or the Palliative Care Unit.
Elaine Wakeham-Landry
WAKEHAM-LANDRY, Elaine - Passed peacefully away on February 17th, 2005, at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic, Houston, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Howard and Almena and sister Sharon Miller. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband, Fred Landry (Houston, Texas); brother Howie; nephews: Jason, Scott and Michael Miller and special friends Carol Morris and Debbie Miller (Houston), as well as aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday, March 6th, 2005, from 12 noon 2 p.m. Funeral Service on Sunday, March 6th, 2005, at 2 p.m. from Caul s Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A.
Allan Joseph Lyver
LYVER, Allan Joseph - Passed peacefully away on March 13, 2005 at St. Clare s Mercy Hospital after a lengthy battle with heart disease, Allan Joseph Lyver, aged 86 years. 53 year member of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop March Council No. 3315. Predeceased by his wife Veronica (nee Hogan), parents John and Margaret; sisters Elizabeth and Josephine; brothers Jack, Patrick, Leonard, Andrew and James. Leaving to mourn daughter Marion (Eamonn) Burlington, Ontario; son Chris (Celeste), Mount Pearl; four grandchildren: Allan, Daniel, Emily and Sasha; special nephew Bill March (Patricia); special niece Sister Patricia March; special cousin Tom Quirk (Mary); close friend Jim Healey and a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to the many doctors, nurses and staff who have cared for Mr. Lyver over the years, especially Dr. Anne Williams, Dr. Michael Furlong, Dr Sean Connors and Dr. Noel Browne. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday March 15 and Wednesday March 16 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the General Hospital Health Foundation.
Mary Rose McFarlane
McFARLANE, Mary Rose (nee Tobin) - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre in the presence of her devoted family on March 12th, 2005. Mary Rose McFarlane, in her 87th year. Predeceased by her infant son, Brian; brother Jimmy and sister Margaret. Leaving to mourn her husband Anthony; loving children: Doreen Pray, Tony, Frances (Alphonsus) Skehen, David (Beverley), Rosemarie Chaulk and Anita (Harold) Stoetaerau; grandchildren: Samantha, Daniel, Tony, Jeannie, Brian, Sean, Andrea, Danielle, Nadeana, Cavelle, Sabrina, Karl, Andrew and Julia; great-grandson Alexander; niece Judy Gay; great-nephew Jordan; as well as many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the L.A. Miller Centre and also the V.O.N. nurses for their compassion, understanding and care. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 14th, at 2 p.m. from St. Teresa s Church. Cremation to Follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Richard D. Murrin
MURRIN, Richard D. - Passed peacefully away on March 26, 2005 at St. Patrick's Mercy Home 5 days from his 89th birthday. Richard D. Murrin of Shoe Cove, former member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary . Leaving to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay Saturday from 7 p.m. 9 p.m., and Sunday 12 noon - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 3 p.m. from St. Agnes' Church, Pouch Cove. Interment to follow St. Agnes' R.C. Cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Diabetes Association.
Mary Alice Nash
NASH, Mary Alice Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, Coronary Care Unit, on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert, September 12, 2004. Leaving to mourn, sons Michael (Judy), and Edward (Diane); daughter Edwina (Reg Clarke); stepson Robert (Margot); brother John (Alice); sister Margaret Crotty (John), U.S.A.; sisters-in-law Mary and Nora Nash; grandchildren: Michael, Amy, and Evan; Holly and Dean; Lindsay; Zach and Emma; also two great-grandchildren Austin and Anja, as well as many other friends and relatives. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road Visitation Thursday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 28th, 2005 , at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
Hubert J. Neary
NEARY, Hubert J. - Passed peacefully away at the Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Hubert J. Neary, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Annie; sister Delores and brother David. Leaving to mourn his wife Margaret; sons: Tony (Catherine) and Robert; daughter Pamela; four grandsons: Curtis, Michael, Ryan and Kyle; brother Jerome (Bun); sister Anna (Eddie); sisters-in-law: Eileen Neary, Jessie Hynes, Clara Hussey, Ruth Vincent, Alice Hussey, Ella Vincent (Clyde); also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, TORBAY. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 1st, 2005, at 11 a.m. from Holy Rosary Church, Portugal Cove. Interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Portugal Cove.
Ronald J. O'Brien O BRIEN, Ronald J. - Passed peacefully away on March 5, 2005, Ronald J. O Brien age 59 years. Predeceased by his parents, Fredrick and Theresa (Nolan) and brother Gus. Lovingly remembered by his wife Carmelita; children: Scott (Maria), Chris (Tracy), Erin (Dale); grandchildren: Alan and Timothy; siblings: Fred (Mary), Marge Posch (Bob), Marie Lambert (Ed), mother-in-law Maggie Gauci and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Cauls Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. - 10 pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday March 8, 2005 at 9:30 am from St. Teresa's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
William Joseph Penney
PENNEY, William Joseph passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 10th, 2005, William Joseph Penney, age 57 years. Predeceased by his parents, Mae and Thomas. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Terri and daughter Grace; his children William (Shannon), Jackie Murphy (Jim), Tracey (Corey), Tina Fleming (Dwayne), Lisa Penney (Paul), Michael (Melanie), Karen-Anne, Stephen and their mother Alice; grandchildren: Stacey, Matthew, Francis, Ryan, Samantha, Daniel and Miranda; brother Thomas (Cynthia); sister Maxine; as well as a large circle of other relatives in the Hart and Penney families, as well as the many, many friends he has made over the years. Resting at Caul s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Saturday, from 12 noon - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay. Cremation to Follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
