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Joan Madonna Philpott
PHILPOTT, Joan Madonna (nee Quinlan) – Passed peacefully away on Friday, March 11, 2005, in the presence of her loving family, Joan Philpott, at the age of 85. Predeceased by her husband, Patrick and her daughter, Regina. Leaving to mourn 3 sons: Kevin (Lynn), John (Jo-Marie) and Derrick (Denise); five daughters: Margaret (Sword), Marie (Charles Puddicombe), Joan (Gerard AuCoin), Cynthia and Dianne; 15 dearly loved grandchildren: Narda, Mark, Craig, Stephen, Kayla, Hollie, Kimberley, Heather, Nicolle, Christopher, Andrew, Haley, Andre, Amanda and Cameron; also two great-grandchildren Alyssa and Nicholas; one brother Pat Quinlan (Cathy); brother-in-law Aloysius Philpott (Mary) and lifetime friend Anne Connor of New Brunswick. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 14th, 2005, at 2 p.m. from the Basilica. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Evelyn Pike
PIKE, Evelyn (Normore) - passed away peacefully at her home on March 3, 2005, age 77 years. Predeceased by her husband William, 1994. Left to mourn her son Wayne (Jean); grandchildren: Wanda-Lee (Albert), Wayne (Vicki), Corey (Katie), Juanita, Charlotte (Chris), Corrina (Michael), Silvy (Janie), Lenny (Kathy); great-grandchildren: Shana, Nikita, Chelsea, Cassandra, Chantelle; also special friends Arleen (Richard), Tom, Don; and many more 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, March 7, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation.
Mrs. Kathleen Frances (Catherine) Power
POWER, Mrs. Kathleen Frances (Catherine) (nee Lahey) - Passed peacefully away on March 10, 2005 in the presence of her family, Kathleen Frances Power (nee Lahey), aged 86 years, formerly of Bell Island, NL. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, ten children, daughters: Eleanor Connolly (Ron), Stephenville Crossing, Clara Sharpe (Robert), Stephenville, Ann Yasman (Vernon), Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Rosalita Byrne (John), with whom she resided and grandson Glenn Byrne, St. John's, Marilyn Shea (Gordon), Bell Island; sons: Walter (friend Eileen), St. John's, Fergus (friend Linda), Nova Scotia, Gerald (Catherine), St. John's, Richard (friend Diane), Paradise and Brian (friend Renna), Foxtrap; sisters: Florence Stone (Frank - deceased), Red Head Cove, Gertrude Byrne (Henry - deceased), St. John's, Bridget Bradley (Larry - deceased), Connecticut, USA; brother, Walter Lahey (Gwendolyn - deceased), Bell Island; precious nanny to 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; a special friend of the family, Leo Byrne; and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Walter and Catherine Lahey; sisters: Agatha Galway (Jim), Clara Butler (Jack), Cecilia Butler (Bill); brothers: Jack (Ann), Fred (Mathilda), Frank (Elizabeth), Edward Patricia - deceased; Agnes), Raymond (Ellen). Visitation will be held at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Friday, March 11, from 2 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 14, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers greatly appreciated or donations may be made in her memory to the following charities: Heart and Stroke Foundation, and Diabetes Association.
Kevin Patrick Power
POWER, Kevin Patrick – passed away at his residence on March 25th, 2005 in the presence of his beloved wife of 53 years Mary (nee Mackey) and family members. Kevin Power, aged 74 years. Predeceased by his mother Mary Elizabeth and father Richard Power; sisters Agnes, Annie and brother Mike. Leaving to mourn besides his wife Mary, 7 children Kevin (Dorothy), Marilyn (John), Keith (Sherry), Ken (Karen), Michelle (Danny), Kelly (Michelle) and Melissa (Paul); 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Christine O’Keefe and Kathleen Power; brother Adrian; sister-in-law Ethel; also other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday March 29th, 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment to follow Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Phyllis Jean Power
POWER, Phyllis Jean (nee Carter) – Passed peacefully away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 12, 2005, Phyllis Jean Power, age 90 years. Predeceased by her husband William Power in 2000. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her children: John (wife Michelle Dunne), Mary Lou and Suzanne White; beloved grandchildren: Kim Power, Colin Power and Sarah White. Beloved friend of Evelyn and Jim Tibbo and family, Francis Mulcahy, Bob and Debbie Walsh and family; caregiver Betty Cple. A very special thanks to Dr. Butler and the Family Practice at the Miller Centre. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005, at 11 a.m. from The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmiller Avenue. Cremation to follow with inurnment to take place at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Gerald Francis Radford
RADFORD, Gerald Francis – passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s , on March 16th, 2005 , in his 65th year. Left with loving memories are his wife of 44 years, Margaret (Manning) and his children Karen Oldford (Glen), Shawn Oldford (Ann), Shelley Lilly (Irving) and Gerard Radford (Meaghan); and his grandchildren: Colin and Cory Oldford; Tyler, Kimberly and Gregory Radford; Shannon and Ryan Lilly; and his canine best friend Lucky; his sisters: Ann Roe, Joan Scott (John), Florence Freeman (Jim); brothers: Charlie O’Reilly (Theresa), Jack O’Reilly (Eileen); sisters-in-law Marjorie O’Reilly, Catherine Moran (Jim), Anna Pearcey, Joyce Manning; brothers-in-law Bernard Manning (Marguerite) and Patrick McGrath, as well as a large circle of nephews, nieces and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, TORBAY . Visitation Friday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 19th, 2005 , at 10 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church , Torbay . Interment to follow at R.C. Cemetery , Bauline Line, Torbay . Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Campaign.
Harold F. Reelis
REELIS, Harold F. – of Masonic Park, Mount Pearl, Passed peacefully away on Monday, March 14, 2005, age 81, beloved husband of Signe (Lindahl) Reelis of 54 years. Veteran of World War II Royal Navy 6 years. 9th Contingent Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #412, U.S.A. Past Faithful Navigator of Knights of Columbus Delaney Assembly #57 Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.A. Honourable Life Member of the Terra Nova Council #1452, Past Faithful Navigator of Knights of Columbus Monsignor Rawlins Assembly, St. John’s. Member of Canadian Legion Branch I. Member of Naval Association. Predeceased by parents, Harry and Mary (King) Reelis; brothers: Charlie, Gerald, Michael and Bill Reelis; sisters: Nellie Butt, Joan Evans, Pouch Cove. Leaving to mourn daughters Madeline (Allister) Taylor, St. John’s; Judy DaSilva, Rhode Island, U.S.A.; grandchildren Dylan Taylor, St. John’s; Signe Taylor, Winnipeg; Sherry, John and Raymond DaSilva and great-grandchildren in the USA; brothers: Kevin (Emma) Reelis, Mount Pearl; John (Joyce) Reelis, St. John’s; sisters: Theresea (Manual) Alves, Mount Pearl; Eileen Evans, Pouch Cove; Uncle Bill and Aunt Ruby King of St. John’s; also leaving to mourn many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends and all his friends from the Knights of Columbus Dart League. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 17th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to Follow. Inurnment at the Field of Honour, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. No Flowers by Request.
Margaret M. Rossiter
ROSSITER, Margaret M. (nee Whelan) - passed peacefully away after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the Health Sciences Centre on March 16, 2005. Margaret Rossiter, aged 51 years. Leaving to mourn her husband Tom; two sons Stephen and Andrew; parents Andrew and Elizabeth (Bette) Whelan; father-in-law and mother-in-law Martin and Kathleen; sisters-in-law Marie, Nancy (Loyola) Doyle and Karen (Dan) Kelly; brothers-in-law Paul (Margie) and Brian (Stacy); her nieces and nephews; special friend Helen; Uncle Jack Browne; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 19th, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of World Church, Topsail Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Leonard D. Smith
SMITH, Leonard D. – Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, Leonard Smith of St. John’s, age 84 years. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife Margaret (nee Cahill), son Bill and daughter-in-law Patricia; sister Gertrude Jacobs and brother-in-law Adrian Traverse; four adored grandchildren: Brendan, Timothy, Emma and Laura; many loved nieces and nephews including Eleanor and Anita in Placentia, Gerard in Toronto and Joan and Carroll Bill of St. John’s. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 5th, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Eileen Templeman
TEMPLEMAN, Eileen (nee McGrath) – Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park on Sunday, March 20th, 2005, age 89 years. Predeceased by her husband, Wilfred, her daughter Margaret Nowe and son-in-law Ronald Nowe. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Barbara Hartling (Jim), Joanie Templeman and Sandra Fennelly (Tom); grandchildren: Steven (Cindy), Barbara (Ryan), Bruce, Jill, Julie, Scott (Lindsay), Keith (Simone) and Joanne; and great-grandchildren Ben and Chris. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Joan Theresa Vardy
VARDY, Joan Theresa (nee O’Neill) – passed away suddenly, yet peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, March 28, 2005. Joan Theresa Vardy, aged 66 years. Predeceased by her mother Johanna O’Neill (April, 1976), father Lawrence O’Neill (December, 1968); brothers Edward O’Neill (January, 1973), Richard O’Neill (December, 1997). Leaving to mourn her son Juan Charles, Toronto; daughters: Charlene Matthews (Charlie), Fort McMurray and Donna Young (Ned); two dearly loved grandchildren, Lori and Evan Young; sisters: Mollie Lee, Beth Sidel, Alice Barter (Bruce); brothers: Kevin O’Neill (Libby) and Francis O’Neill and very dear friend Mr. Patrick Tobin. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 31st, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Cremation to Follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Sarah Wade
WADE, Sarah - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on March 13, 2005. Sarah Wade, aged 85 years. Predeceased by her husband: Leo in 1999, and great-grandson: Riley Cple in 2003. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories her three daughters: Adeleane O'Brien (Stephen), Rita Farrell (Dominic) and Alice Wade (Pat); one son: James Wade (Geraldine); son-in-law: Tom Cple; sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; special friends: Jim and Mary Parsons, Margaret Hayward; Bingo Buddy: Kayla Wade and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay on Monday from 3-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday March 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. from St. Michael's Church, Flatrock. Interment to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, Flatrock. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto.
Catherine Walsh
WALSH, Catherine – Passed peacefully away on March 28th, 2005, at the Waterford Hospital, age 74. Predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Mary, her sisters Mary and Elizabeth, her brother Kevin and his wife Mary; brother-in-law George and nephew Phillip. Leaving to mourn her sisters Joan Holwell, Rose Kimmins, brothers: Jack (Pat) and Jim (Frances), and a large number of nieces and nephews, residents of N2A and the Waterford Staff. Special thanks to the wonderful staff and to Sr. Patricia for their continued devotion. Funeral services will take place at the Waterford Chapel, Thursday, March 31st, at 2 p.m. with visitation from noon – 2 p.m. Interment at Belvedere Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Caul’s . Donations in her memory may be made to the Waterford Foundation. Flowers gratefully declined.
Charles A. Williams
WILLIAMS, Charles A.- Passed peacefully away on March 26th, 2005 Charles Augustine Williams aged 50 years. Predeceased by his parents Charles Sr. and Daisey Williams; sister Geraldine Roper. Left with loving memories are son Charles (Chuck) Williams (Danielle Langevin); daughter Jordain Daisy Williams (Dad's favorite angel); Mother of his children Anna Ivany Williams; two sisters Phyllis (Bill) Missigan, Patricia Whittall (Tony), B.C.; special nephew Gerald Lineback (Jody Spiegal); niece Bonnie Lineback (Thomas Sullivan); Whittall Children (Sara, Tony, Libby, Heather) nephew Kenneth Roper; also a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Funeral service on Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Janeway Foundation or Shriners.
Maureen Ann Winsor
WINSOR, Maureen Ann (nee Conway) – Passed peacefully away in the arms of her loving family on Tuesday, March 08, 2005, at her home in Outer Cove, Maureen Ann Winsor (nee Conway), aged 55 years. Predeceased by her father Joseph Conway, mother-in-law Marion Winsor and grandmother Anne Scott. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories, her devoted husband and soulmate of 35 years, Bert; sons Scott (Ann) and Adam; daughter Leanne (Greg); mother Catherine Conway; sisters Brenda Fox (Gary), Carmel Hynd (Bill), Dianne Anderson (Tim), Joanne Trenholm (Allan); brothers Paul (Suzie), Gerry (Melanie); brother-in-law Rev. Dr. David Winsor (Margot), Toronto, Ontario; sisters-in-law Winnifred Fortune (Stanley), Saint John, NB; Joyce Slade, Brampton, Ontario; Maxine Tobin (Toby), Fairfield CA; aunts Tina Rose and Sheila Hynes; uncles Bill and Ron Scott; cousin Lisa Lundrigan, and many nieces and nephews, special friends Doug and Coney Inkster, Pat and Ann Marie Fleming, Gerry and Cathy Stamp, Bill and Patsy Power. Special thanks to nurse Tara Sullivan. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, March 11th , 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove. Interment at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Outer Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Maureen’s memory may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery Fund.
