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Florence Mary McDonald
McDonald, Florence Mary – Commercial Education Teacher and Owner of McDonald’s Commercial School, passed away at her residence on April 3, 2006. Predeceased by her brothers: Frank (Clara), Gus (Mary), Derm; brother-in-law Ed Curran; and sister Joan Power. Leaving to mourn her sister Noeleen Curran, Virginia; sister-in-law Violet McDonald; brother-in-law William Power; and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to nephews Frank (Jean) McDonald, Gerard (Linda Bowring) Power and Ed (Linda) Power and niece Marie (Rody) Kelly for their kindness and care. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 5th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery..
Mary Margaret Murphy
MURPHY, Mary Margaret - passed away suddenly at her residence on April 10, 2006, Mary Margaret Murphy. Predeceased by her parents James and Bertha; sisters: Kathleen and Carmel; brother: James. Left to mourn sons: David (Jackie) and Patrick (Esther); two sisters: Madeline McDonald and Jennie Oliver; grandchildren: Tammy, Cindy, Stephanie, David and Jamie; Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.
Michael Murphy
MURPHY, Michael – Passed quietly away at the Health Sciences Centre, after a noble battle with cancer, Michael Joseph Murphy. Predeceased by father Augustus (1972), mother Molly (1990), brother John (2002), and brother Nicholas (2005). Leaving to mourn sister Marguerite, brother Billy, sister-in-law Mary and niece Nicole, sister-in-law Kathy (Dale), nephew Sean and niece Heidi, the Kidney Family – Frances and Tom, Noel and Roma, Brenda and Rick, Marion and Terry, Paul and Maureen. Mike will also be sadly missed by a close circle of friends and neighbours. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday, April 06, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday, April 7, from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 8th, 2006 at 2 p.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Patient and Family Support Fund c/o Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
Margaret C. O'Keefe
O’KEEFE, Margaret C. – Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park on April 12, 2006. Margaret C. O’Keefe, in her 90th year. Remaining to remember always her gentle and loving heart and her life marked by loving presence to her family and friends, are her nieces Margaret M. O’Keefe, St. John’s and Lucy M. Foley (Amby), St. John’s, her nephews Michael F. O’Keefe (Christine), Placentia Junction, Edward R. O’Keefe (Betty), Quispamsis, NB and Patrick J. O’Keefe BC; her grand nephews and nieces, her great grand nephews and nieces, her specially devoted friend, Madeleine M. Veitch, St. John’s and many other friends who loved her as well. Visitation at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Wednesday, April 12, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Thursday, April 13, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Liturgy of the Word on Thursday, April 13th, 2006 at 2 p.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Interment to follow at the R. C. Cemetery in Tors Cove.
Michael Oliver
OLIVER, Michael - Passed peacefully away April 1, 2006, age 70 years. Predeceased by his sons Richard and Michael. Leaving to mourn daughter Mary (Patrick) Kinsella; 5 grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Thursday from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday at 10:30am from Caul’s Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
James Wilson O'Neill
O’NEILL, James Wilson (June 1, 1923- April 22, 2006) – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father James O’Neill in his 83rd year after a courageous battle with Cancer. Predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years Ellen O’Neill, two brothers Francis and Leo and two sisters Bride and Hannah. Left with fond and loving memories are his sons: Gerard (Donna), Jim (Jenny), Brian (Denise), Gary (Delia), Carl (Kristen), Ward (Michele); daughters: Diane (Mark) Cleveland, Margaret (Andy) Hack and Denise (Dean) Collins; one brother: Michael (Stella) O’Neill; sisters-in-law: Theresa O’Neill and Mary St. Croix; brothers-in-law: Patrick (Madonna) Ward and Francis Molloy; 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday and Monday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday April 25th, 2006 at 10 a.m. from St. Paul’s Church, Newfoundland Drive. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the L.A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit.
Douglas Joseph Parsons
PARSONS, Douglas Joseph – passed away suddenly at St. Clare’s Hospital on April 24th, 2006 after a brief illness, Douglas Joseph Parsons, of Pouch Cove, age 57 years. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary Parsons; parents-in-law Albert and Florence Noseworthy and special aunt Annie Parsons. Leaving to mourn his sad loss are his loving wife of 30 years, Marilyn; sons Geoff (Bev) and Brian; daughters: Tammy, Una, Lisa and Charlene; two precious granddaughters Alyssa and Justine; his 8 brothers, 5 sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, special neighbour Florence Mulley and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.from St. Michael’s Church, Flatrock. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Janeway Child Health Care Foundation.
Edward (Junior) Parrell
PARRELL, Edward (Junior) - passed away suddenly on April 3rd, 2006, in his 65th year. Predeceased by his mother Edith, Father Edward Sr., brother Don and sister Elizabeth. Left to mourn with precious and loving memories, daughters Linda (Rick), Gail (Roger) and son Glenn and their mother Bernice. His sister Phyllis (Art Jackman), Brothers: Mac (Kay), Fred, Robert, Gordon (Marilyn), David (Deb). Loving grandchildren, Madison, Nicholas, Allyssa, Karlee and Jordan, neices and nephews and many other extended family members and friends to large to mention. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, St. John's on Thursday and Friday from 12 noon – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Funeral Mass at the Basilica Church, on Saturday, April 8th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. with Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre, Topsail Road. As expressions of Sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
William George Pittman
PITTMAN, William George- Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Home on April 7, 2006. William George Pittman, aged 68 years. Predeceased by his granddaughter Elaine (1999) and daughter-in-law Phyllis (2005), his brothers Oliver and Roland and sisters Francis, Hazel and Cathy. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Elsie; stepchildren: Gilbert and Gordon (Elsie); brothers: Cyril and Alvin; sisters: Jean, Laura and Beatrice grandchildren: Gilda (Jim) and William; great-grandchildren; Ashley (Bob), Jeremy, Glen, Jimmy (Jillian), Fabian, Chantal and Chelsey; great great-grandchild: Ashlyn, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday and Monday from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 10 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday April 11th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of ones choice
Jean Elizabeth Power
POWER, Jean Elizabeth – Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 04, 2006, age 47 years. Leaving to mourn her brothers and sisters: Gerald (Geraldine), Linda (Roger), Elaine (Gerry), Wally (Rita), Danny (Cathy), Michelle (Jamie), Candy (Scott), Garry (Anna); also many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 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 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 6th, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. from St. John Bosco Church. Cremation to follow.
Eamonn Rosato
ROSATO, Eamonn - passed away on April 17, 2006, formerly of Belfast, talented wood carver and artist, age 58 years. Left with fond and loving memories, his wife Elizabeth, daughter Etain, son Sean, grandson Thomas, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Cremation to Follow.
Margaret Mary Ryan
RYAN, Margaret Mary (nee Walsh) 1923-2006. Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home on Saturday, April 8th, 2006, in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Johanna Walsh; brothers John, Edward, Francis, Nicholas and Joseph and sister Kathleen Furlong (all of St. Brendan’s). Left with a lifetime of loving memories are her husband Patrick, sons Frank (Heather), Harold (Janice), daughter Catherine Steele (Richard and step-sons Richard and Ryan) an her very “special” children David, Mary Ann and Gordon; her precious grandchildren Darren and Francis Ryan; Matthew, Nicholas and Victoria Ryan. Also, leaving to mourn her sisters-in-law Mary Ann Turner of Buchans and Agnes Walsh of St. Brendan’s, along with a large circle of nieces, nephews and special friends at both St. Brendan’s and St. John’s. Visitation from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, April 9-10 at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 11th, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road followed by Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Marguerite M. Ryan
RYAN, Marguerite M. - passed away peacefully on April 22, 2006 at the Masonic Park Nursing Home. Marguerite (Marg) Ryan (nee Moriarity) in her 94th year. Marguerite was born in Harbour Grace but lived in St. John’s most of her life. Marguerite had a passion for life and loved to travel. She lived in Toronto from 1981-1995. Marguerite loved people and was very active in several bowling leagues and enjoyed a good game of cards. Marguerite is predeceased by her husband Jerome and her parents William and Josephine (Hayden) Moriarity, eight siblings and one great grandchild Danielle Chafe. Marguerite leaves to mourn her seven loving children Gerald, James (Shirley), Joan Anning (Clair), Ron (Jean), Bill (Ruby), David (Nettie) and Marilyn Cummings, all of St. John’s except Joan who lives in Cambridge Ontario. Marguerite also leaves to mourn 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 7p.m. – 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday April 25th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Gertrude Stamp
STAMP, Gertrude (nee Ashley) – Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home on April 22, 2006. Gertrude Stamp (nee Ashley). Predeceased by her beloved husband Danny. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday and Monday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday April 25th, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in her memory to the St. Patrick’s Church Building Fund.
Irene Walsh
WALSH, Irene (Clements, born July 18th, 1934) Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on April 16th, 2006 at Hoyles- Escasoni. Predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) and Helen and brothers, Jimmy, Frank, George, Charlie, and Robert; parents-in-law Edward and Angela Walsh. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, her husband of 51 years, Michael; her two daughters, Gladys (Nat Hutchings) and Theresa/Tree (Lisa Zigler); her sister Dolly (Jackie Ershler) and her brother Richard (Anita); her 6 grandchildren 8 great grand children, special uncle and aunt Gordon and Kay Clements of Petty Harbour, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Also left with cherished memories, Pudgie, her faithful and loving dog. A special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Hoyles/Escasoni Complex for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Father Paul Lundrigan and Veronica Hillier. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday 2-10 pm and Tuesday 10-10. Funeral Mass Wednesday, April 19th, at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin’s, Goulds. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. Donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the SPCA, the Janeway or to the charity of one’s choice.
Rita Ewers
EWERS, Rita - Passed peacefully away on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Health Sciences Centre. Leaving to mourn her husband Frank; sister-in-law Lynda Ballenger (England); niece Rita and nephew Robert; cousins: Alice Wight, Louise Kearney and Kevin Kearney; also many other family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Cremation to follow and inurnment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Jordain Daisy Williams
WILLIAMS, Jordain Daisy – Passed peacefully away on April 11, 2006 after a lengthy illness at the Janeway Children’s Hospital, Jordain Daisy Williams, age 16. Predeceased by her father Charles Williams, grandfathers Charles Williams, Clarence Ivany and grandmother Daisy Williams. Left with loving memories are her mom Anna Williams (Paul Cleary); her brother Chuck (Danielle); her uncles Clar Ivany (Denise), Willis Ivany (Terri-Lynn), Keith Ivany (Josie); aunt Lorraine Follett and very special aunt Susan McCarthy. Also her very best friend Natasha Rumbolt who was always by her side. Her cousins Michael and Amy, Tanner and Autum, Shane, Ashtin and Melissa, Nicole and Nadia. Her favorite nurse Cathy Clarke. Special thanks to the J4 surgery nurses and staff. Also Doctors Deane, French, Fitzpatrick, O’Dea and Crosbie. Also Debbie Lynch, Cathy Tulk and Mary Skinner for their love and support. A huge thank you to the Rehab staff, especially Val Simms, Charlotte Ackerman, Peter, Dave, Virginia, June and Dr. Pal. We will never forget your kindness. Also her respite workers Danielle Langevin and Philip Taylor. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers accepted or donations in Jordain’s memory may be made to the Max Simms Summer Camp Children’s Rehabilitation Centre.
Margaret Yetman
YETMAN, Margaret (Anstey) – Passed peacefully away on April 8, 2006 at the L.A Miller, Palliative Care Unit in the presence of her loving family after a short battle with Cancer. Formerly from Frenchman’s Cove, Fortune Bay. Predeceased by her husband Bernard (1985), brother Norman (1998) and brother-in-law’s Howard Walsh (1993) and John Greening (2004). Leaving to mourn are her three daughters: Rosemary (Brian) Connolly (Mt. Pearl), Sharon (Guy) Samson (Mt. Pearl), Connie (Bob) McDonald (Mt. Pearl); six sons: Jerome (Diane Walsh) B.C., Gary (Cathy) Mt. Pearl, Bernard (Bonnie) Mt. Pearl, Terry (Jackie) Mt. Pearl, Jim (Lynn) Mt. Pearl, Brian (Veronica Eales) Mt. Pearl; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 4 sisters: Kathleen Grenning, Harriett (Leo) Mahon, Celesta (Edward) Mitchell, Carrie Walsh; 4 brothers: Peter (Triffie), Albert (Patsy) Bernard (Jeanette) and Jack; sister-in-law: Louise Anstey and friend Cindy Yetman (B.C.) as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday April 11th, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in her memory to the L.A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit.
Thomas F. Whittle
WHITTLE, Thomas F. (retired CN Dock Stores) – age 73 years, passed peacefully away on Friday, 1 December 2006 at the Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Gus and Bride; sisters Eleanor and Catherine and brother Peter. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Margaret; children: Patricia (Joe Murray), Ann (Damian Davis), Bob (Paula), Margie-Rose (Sean Casey), Cass (Gerard Tremblett), Gerard (Suzette), Colleen (Brent Hill); 15 grandchildren; aunt Margaret Clarke; sisters: Sr. Patricia (St. Patrick’s Convent), Barbara, Grace (Rick Cooper), Margaret (David Pitcher); brother Kevin (Patricia); his good buddies George, Richard, Wade, Danny, Pete, Lloyd, Carol and Ed and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Health Care Foundation, Dialysis Program “Chair”ity Fundraiser. Flowers gratefully accepted.
Edward Abbott
ABBOTT, Edward – Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on Saturday, August 7, 2004. Edward Abbot, age 76 years. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ethel Abbott, sister Phoebe Pearce and brother George. Leaving to mourn his wife Jean, son Edward, brother Joe (Blanche); as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday, August 9, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday, August 10th, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Caul’s Fuenral Home Chapel. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
