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Cecil Francis Bishop
BISHOP, Cecil Francis (Retired Stevedore) – passed away with his family at his side at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on April 1, 2006, Cecil Francis Bishop, in his 78th year. Predeceased by his wife Adelaide in 1990. He leaves to mourn with precious memories, his 10 children: Sheila (Harry), Ruby, Ann (Bren), Wanda (Frank), Elizabeth (Hector), Jack (Charlyn), Jim (Janet), Bob (Norma), Cecil (Tina), Bill (Evelyn); brother Jack Bishop (Patsy); sister Annabelle Bearns (Ed); 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Monday, April 03, 2006 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. from St. John Bosco Parish, Shea Heights. Cremation has taken place. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. May his spirit rest in peace.
Michael Joseph Boland
BOLAND, Michael Joseph – Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre in the presence of his loving family on Friday, April 07, 2006, age 79 years. Predeceased by parents, Michael and Jose, brothers Jim and Larry, sister Mary Barry. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Mary (Evans); also his cherished family Gary (Barb), Janet, Paul (Leila), Mary Lynn (Roger) Tuff and Michelle (Kevin Burt), Churchill Falls, Labrador; grandchildren: Jennifer and Stephen Boland, Leanne (Scott) and Lesley (Jason) Boland, Shawn, David and Maria Tuff and Danielle and Joshua Burt; sister Hannah Sears (Ray); brothers: Rev. Wm. J. Boland, Edmonton, Alberta; Philip (Margaret) and Frank (Joan), Brigus; as well as many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of 3 South, St. Patrick’s Mercy Home for their care of Mike during the past 3 ˝ years. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday from 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 10th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson Society Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mary Bursey
BURSEY, Mary (nee Olsen) – passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 age 72 years. Predeceased by husband, William and grandson, Neil Maynard. Leaving to mourn sons, William (Charmaine), Gerard (Linda); daughters Debbie Maynard (Neil), Marie, Sue O’Keefe (John), Kim DeBourke (Kenny); special friends, Beth, Tom and Celie Power; special great-grandson, Kalam; grandchildren Charlene, B.J., Melissa, Shawn, Jason, Adam, Dawn; sisters: Isabel and Jo. 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 Mass on Saturday, April 8th, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetry. Flowers gratefully accepted.
Raymond Joseph Butler
BUTLER, Raymond Joseph – Passed peacefully away at his home on Saturday April 8, 2006. Raymond Joseph Butler, aged 59 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary Butler (Lake) (nee Davis) (1999), his father Michael (1965), mother Lillian (1999), brothers: David (1991), Michael (2002) and Gerry (2004). Leaving to mourn his loss are his sons: Todd, Derek and Ray Jr.; brothers: Frank (Josh) wife Brenda, and Kevin; niece: Shirley; sisters-in-laws: Margie Davis, Florence Davis, Debbie Davis and Margie Butler; brother-in-law: Bobby Davis. As well as other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home. LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Monday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday April 12th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from The Basilica of St. John the Baptist Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in his memory to a charity of ones choice.
Mary Lillian Byrd
BYRD, Mary Lillian (nee French) – Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving friends at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on April 26, 2006. Mary Lillian Byrd in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband James and her parents Jessie and Eli French. Left with fond and loving memories: Chris, Elizabeth, Cyra, Giselle and Tiffany Belbin and Becky Sjare as well as other friends. Special thanks to the staff at the Hoyles Home 2 West for their loving care. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Thursday, April 27th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 2 p.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the S.P.C.A.
Dermott William Clemens
CLEMENS, Dermott William - Passed peacefully away April 12, 2006 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Dermott William Clemens, aged 76, formerly of Groais Island and St. John's. Leaving to mourn his wife of 48 years, Marie Fitzpatrick, Conche; daughters Bernadine (Lowell Hall), Sharon Porter, Barbara Clemens, Marie (Shawn Carroll); sons Jerome, Perry, Joseph (Margie Howell) and Bruce; grandchildren Tiffany, Emily, Lee, Nicole, Justin, Kristen and Kyle; sister Georgina Clemens; sisters-in-law Bridget Tobin, Laura Power, Anna Fitzpatrick, Helen Fitzpatrick; brothers-in-law Mark Fitzpatrick (Marian), John Fitzpatrick (Margaret). Predeceased by parents Joseph and Alice, one sister and four brothers. 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, April 15th, 2006 at 9:00 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 a charity of ones choice.
Krista Mary Elizabeth Cook
COOK, Krista Mary Elizabeth – passed away suddenly in Edmonton, Alberta. Krista Cook, age 28 years. Left with fond and loving memories, her mother Germaine Rose and step-father Lloyd; her father Philip Cook; brothers Sean (Connie) and Derek (Annette) and sister Kayla; nephew Liam; niece Olivia; as well as many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday April 24, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Tomasien Josephine Dooley
DOOLEY, Tomasien Josephine (nee O’Brien) – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Tomasien Dooley, formerly of Blackmarsh Road, age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon F., 1994. Leaving to mourn her children: Josephine, Theresa (Mike deceased), John (Rosalind), David (Pauline), Gordon, Terry (Marilyn), Judy (Andrew), Linda (Gregory), Carol (Tony) and Brian (Tracy); 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters Helen at Ottawa, Mary, Anita, Delores and Patricia; and predeceased by brothers Richard and Gus. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Cremation to Follow. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Francis (Fran) Drake
DRAKE, Francis (Fran) – passed away tragically after a car accident on April 6, 2006. Francis Drake (Fran), age 44 years. Predeceased by his father Leo (1982). Leaving to mourn his mom Hilda; precious daughter Meagan, stepson Michael and precious grandson Brady; sisters Peggy Cooney (Bob), Sandra Ring (boyfriend Rick Gregory), Wanda and friend Linda, Michelle Wheeler (Randy) and Lisa in Montreal; brothers: Larry (Frances), Shane (Deanne), Ontario, a large number of nieces and nephews. Also numerous other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Saturday, April 8, 2006 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 10th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Rod. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
L. Lorraine Furlong
FURLONG, L. Lorraine – passed away after a long battle with cancer, on April 26th 2006, L. Lorraine Furlong, age 69 years. Leaving to mourn her husband Leo, sons: Garry (Jeanette), Leonard, Leo Jr. (Tina) and Keith in Alberta; daughter Elaine Bolus (Mike), and predeceased by her son Clarence. Also leaving to mourn her grandchildren: Tracey Evans (Stan), Darren Furlong, Garry Furlong Jr., Denise Furlong (Alberta), Shane Furlong, Brian Furlong, Scott Furlong (Renee), Michael Furlong, Chris King, Stephen King, Stacy Furlong, BC; Mark Furlong, BC; Amanda Furlong, Alberta; Amey Furlong, Alberta; Flecia Furlong, Emma Furlong , Alberta; 4 great-grandchildren: Markus and Briana Furlong, Kiara Evans and Chris Carter King; special friend Flor; 4 sisters: Susie Furlong; Sadie Day; Hattie, Minnesota, USA; and Lillian Martin (Ed), Sarnia Ontario; brother Warren Langmeand; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Wednesday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 29th, at 10:30 a.m.from St. Agnes’ Church Pouch Cove. Interment to follow St. Agnes’ Cemetery, Pouch Cove.
Stephen P. Greene
GREENE, Stephen P. – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Hospital on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, Stephen Patrick Greene of Kilbride, formerly of Witless Bay, age 78 years. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Anne, his three sisters, Catherine, Mary and Loretta and three brothers Freddie, Francie and Jimmy and granddaughter Kristina. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and soul mate of fifty years, Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Ryan); his five children: Sharmaine (John), Carol Martin, Joan Walsh (Patrick), Ken (Donna) and Barry (Christine) and their families; his eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 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, April 15th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocelphalus.
Michelle Bernice Hanlon
HANLON, Michelle Bernice - Passed peacefully away having lived with Cancer for the past 6 years at the L.A. Miller Center Palliative Care Unit on April 5th, 2006. Michelle, age 43 years. Leaving to mourn loving and devoted parents James and Shirley Hanlon; sister Paula and brother Jamie; aunts Florence (Wylie), Marion, Lois (Jim), Gertrude, Joan (Frank) and Helen (Ed); uncles Alex (Marjorie), Frank, Jim (Betty), David, Gary and Dennis; special friends; also a large circle of cousins, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Thursday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa’s Church on Saturday April 8th, at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations maybe made in Michelle’s memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre or the L.A. Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit.
Paul Gregory Lynch
LYNCH, Paul Gregory – Passed peacefully away at home in the presence of his loving family on Sunday April 9, 2006. Paul Gregory Lynch, aged 63 years. Predeceased by his father John J. Lynch (November 1986). Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 40 years Kathleen; two sons: John (Grand Falls-Windsor), David (Andrea) St. John’s; one daughter: Heather (Mark Evans) Toronto: two precious grandchildren: Emma and Luke (Toronto). Also leaving to mourn his mother his mother: Anne Lynch at Masonic Park (St. John’s), as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Monday, April 10th from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday April 11th from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday April 12th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church, Smithville Crescent. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
Mary Florence Mackey
MACKEY, Mary Florence (Wall) – passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at the L.A. Miller Centre, age 91 years. Predeceased by her husband, Leo P. (1987) and brothers Cyril, Bill and Leo. Leaving to mourn with loving and cherished memories six sons: Frank (Ann), Bill (Rose), Leo (Tish), Ron (Ruby), Gell (Kathy), Bob (Lois); two daughters: Trudy (Eric Yetman), Brenda (Ed Rogers); seventeen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two sisters Gertrude Grace, Betty (Tom) McCormick, Las Vegas, Nevada; two brothers Leonard (Florence) Wall, Holyrood and Vincent (Hilda) Wall; sister-in-law Violet Wall; also many relatives and friends. Special thank you to the staff of the L.A. Miller Centre. 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. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace 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.
Emma B. Manning
MANNING, Emma B. – Passed peacefully away on Sunday, April 2 2006, surrounded by her family, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. Emma B. Manning (Jarvis), formerly of Oderin, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas 1993; daughters: Clara 1970, Bridget 1943 and grandson Tommy Best in 1976. Leaving to mourn four sons: Bernard (Doreen), Pat (Bern), Val (Roseanna), Vince (Helen); daughter Joan Best (Cec) of Alberta; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Mercedes McCrowe, Theresa Power (Boston, Mass. USA), twin sisters Mary Joe Dunphy and Betty Abbott; one brother William Jarvis (Leona); special nephew Peter Manning and nieces Anna Nolan and Doreen Boudreau; special friends Ray and Elizabeth Butler; Marian Bolger and Violet Sheaves; also members of the Adventure 50 Plus Club, Paradise. She was also an active member of the Catholic Women’s League until time of her passing. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 at 10 a.m. from Holy Family Church, Paradise. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation.
