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LEAMAN, Sarah Lavinia (Webb) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni on Tuesday, December 17, 2002, Sarah Lavinia Leaman (Webb). Age 86 years. Predeceased by her husband Herman in 1991. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Sybil (Steve Toth), Pennsylvania, Mabs (Robert Coombs), Deborah (Dean Summers); two sons: James (Millie) and George (Rosemary); sister Eliza Peters, N.J.; eight grandchildren: Steve, Deanna, Robert, Michelle, James, Chris, Shane and Stephanie; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Mabel Penney and Rose Webb; also a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral service to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20 from Barrett`s Chapel with Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Society or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
JANES, Raymond - Passed peacefully away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February 3, 2004, Raymond Janes, aged 62 years, survived by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife Freda (Brooks); dearly loved children Barbara and Steven; grandson Nathan; brother Graham (Carole); Uncle Graham Janes (Ruth); as well as many other close relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on Thursday, February 5, 2004 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on Friday, February 6, 2004 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, February 6, 2004 at Cowan Heights United Church at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being graciously accepted or donations can be made in his memory to The NFLD Chapter of the Children`s Wish Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
HAYTER, Rose Marie - Passed peacefully away at her residence on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, Rose Marie Hayter of Carbonear, age 65 years. Predeceased by parents: Albert and Genevieve Stone. Leaving to mourn husband Lester; six daughters Patsy (Tom) Dunphy, Cindy (Wade) Spurrell, Jackie Hayter, Mary Puddister and Laurie (Wade) Sheppard, all of Carbonear, and Leslie Parsons (Ryan McFarland), Calgary, AB; one son Allan (Debbie), Mount Pearl, 10 grandchildren: Rosemary (Shane), Angela (Curtis), Stephen, Andrew, Korey, Mikey, Brittany, Chelsea, Taylor and Bailey; three brothers: Albert (Florence) Stone, William (Marcella) Stone and Donald (Janice) Stone, all of Harbour Grace; two sisters: Clara (William) Connors, Florida, U.S.A., and Eileen Penney, Carbonear; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear with visitation hours by request of the family on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 11 from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. from Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Inurnment at the Interfaith Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Children`s Wish Foundation. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.
PRETTY, Major Annie - Promoted to Glory from the Glenbrook Lodge on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, Mrs. Major Annie Pretty, retired Salvation Army officer in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1977. She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters: Major Melva (Hector) Elliott, Brazil; Major Joan (Roland) Murphy, Toronto; son: Reg (Grace) Pretty, Clarenville; grandchildren: Brian (Rochelle) and Barry Elliott; Dana (Murphy) King (Ken); Darrin and David Murphy; Greg, Stephen and Heather Pretty; sister, Ida (Cornelius) Goulding of Gambo; sisters-in-law: Mildred (William) Reader of Bloomfield/Musgravetown and Cavell Pretty of Dildo; brother-in-law, Leslie Pretty of Dildo; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to take place from the S.A. Citadel, Gambo, Thursday, October 4, at 2 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to: The Work of Major Melva Elliott, Brazil, The Glenbrook Lodge or The S.A. Cemetery Fund, Gambo.
PACK, Gladys P. - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Home on Saturday, October 19, 2002, Gladys Pack in her 91st year. Predeceased by her first husband Innes Watt, February 1945. Leaving to mourn her loving husband Walter; son Neil Watt (Marilyn), St. John`s; beloved granddaughters, Cheryl Kean (Gerry), St. John`s and Dana (fiancee Andrew Conway), Ridgetown, Ont.; cherished great-grandchildren, Shawna, Kaitlyn and Courtney Kean; sister Dulcie Colbourne, Oshawa, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Ruth Pack and Hannah Pack, St. John`s; as well as nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, especially her friends, the staff and residents of St. Luke`s Homes. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 2 p.m. from St. Thomas` Anglican Church, Military Road with Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke`s Homes.
SOULIER, Donald James - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family and friends on August 8, 2003, Donald James Soulier Sr. (Don) age 56. Predeceased by his parents Emmett and Nellie Soulier and father-in-law Stan Warford. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Joan of 32 years; daughter Jennifer (Paul Warren); son Donald Jr. (Tracy); very precious granddaughter Alycia and soon to be grandson Soulier; one brother Bob (Judy); four sisters: Rosemary Soulier (John Parsons), Liz O`Reilly (Dave), Marylou Sweetapple (Jim), Yvonne Murphy (Robert); Uncle Robert Hanlon (Wendy) of Ottawa; mother-in-law Millie Warford; two brothers-in-law Harry Warford (Carm) and John Warford (Sandra); numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, especially his Rummoli buddies Jim and Rose Evans, Bruce and Pat Strong, Wayne and Glenys Noseworthy. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday and Sunday from 12-9 p.m. Funeral service on Monday, August 11, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or the Cochrane Street United Church Building Fund.
HAYES, Gladys (Guest) - 85. Mrs. Gladys (Guest) Hayes of Stoneham, MA, formerly of Melrose, died Thursday in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. Born January 17, 1917, in St. John`s, Newfoundland, CN, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Cobb) Guest. She came to the United States in 1948 and resided in Melrose for several years before moving to Stoneham in 1989. She worked as a Stitcher for the former Copley Shoe Company and the Evans Shoe Company for several years until her retirement. She previously worked as a Nurses Aide at the Greenview Manor in Wakefield. Wife of the late James J. Hayes. Mother of Jane E. Dowd and her husband James of Woburn, Edward Hayes and his wife Sue Anne of Stoneham, Gerald J. Hayes and his wife, Diane of Rye, NY, Patricia McCarthy of Winchester and the late James E. Hayes and Denis M. Hayes. Sister of Dulcie May Saunders of New Brunswick, CN, and Frederick Guest and his wife Jane of St. John`s, Newfoundland, CN, and the late Laura Crane, Violet Thistle, Herbert Guest, Robert Guest, Evelyn March, George Guest, Alma Carter, Elizabeth Guest and Gordon Guest. Grandmother of Michael Dowd, Christopher, David, Erin, Thomas and Cara Hayes, Justin and Danielle McCarthy and the late John Dowd. Sister-in-law of Jean Guest of St. John`s, Newfoundland, Catherine Page, and Michael Hayes and his wife, Mary, all of Tucson, AZ. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be said Monday, June 3, in St. Patrick`s Church, Stoneham. Gifts in her memory may be made to St. Patrick`s School Sponsor a Student Fund, 9 Pomeworth Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. Interment will be in WyomingCemetery, Melrose, MA. Arrangements by the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Melrose, MA.
WARREN, Edgar Charles - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Center on March 31, 2002, Edgar Charles Warren of Mount Pearl, age 53 years. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Violet Warren of Tack`s Beach. Leaving to mourn his wife and best friend of 35 years, Sandra (nee Slade); children: Paul (Sonya) and Lesley Ann (Philip) Squires; grandpa`s pride and joy, Peter Maxwell; sisters: Gertrude (Joseph) Pevie, Beatrice Smith, Arnold`s Cove, Carolyn Fiore, Emmus, PA, Mildred (Winston) Coles, Topsail; brothers: Otto, St. John`s, Robert and Mac, Arnold`s Cove; mother-in-law Effie Slade, Arnold`s Cove; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ruby and Frank, Mount Pearl, Max and Vera, Wayne and Linda, Ira, Dawna and Wally, Arnold`s Cove; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. from the Church of the Ascension with Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Church of the Ascension Annex Building Fund.
NEWHOOK, Christopher Adrian - passed away tragically on October 5, 2003, age 18 years. Leaving to mourn his father and mother, Bernard and Denise, and one brother, Matthew. Grandparents Elizabeth and Hayward Newhook, Bernadette and Adrian Power; Uncles and aunts: Charlotte (Merrill), Perry (Cindy), Norma (Barry), Kay (Rick), Marcie (Rick), Paula (Martin), Barry (Deanne), Dale (Sarina), Darlene (Jamie), and 18 cousins; very special friend Sherry; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Church, Chapel Arm. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Chapel Arm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
VEITCH, Sister Mary Assumpta, RSM - Entered into eternal life at McAuley Convent on August 1, 2003, Sister Mary Assumpta Veitch, age 97 years. Predeceased by her parents Philip and Mary (Bolger) Veitch and five brothers, Edward, Cyril, James, Philip and John. Leaving to mourn her Congregation, the Sisters of Mercy; two sisters, Mae Summers, St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, Sister Mary Celine Veitch, St. Joseph`s Convent, St. John`s; sister-in-law Gertrude Veitch, Brandon, Manitoba; nephews Charles (Vicki), John (Lori), Kevin (Marie), Gerald (Maureen), Philip (Mary), Cyril (Rose), Jim (Heather), Paul (Diane) and Edward; nieces, Joan Mary Walsh, Madeline Veitch, Ann Marshall (Robert), Doreen Neary (George), Dorothy Ann Veitch, Mary Lou Simms (Ray); grandnephews and nieces, great-grandnephews and nieces and a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at McAuley Convent, 250 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John`s on Saturday, August 2, 2003 from 7-9 p.m., Sunday, August 3, until 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 4, 2003, 9:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish Church, Waterford Bridge Road with Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
FELTHAM, N. Boyd - Retired CN employee. Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, Boyd Feltham, aged 83 years. Predeceased by his brother David. Leaving to mourn his wife Bessie, son Carl, daughter-in-law Linda and beloved granddaughter Leia; sisters: Dorothy Glover, Shirley Davis and Evelyn Phorbjornson (Carley); brother John (Norma); sister-in-law Sue Feltham, and many more relatives and friends. Resting at Oram`s Funeral Home, Glovertown. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Special thanks to the staff of James Paton Hospital and Oram`s Birchview Manor.
POWER, Leo - Of St. John`s (formerly of Branch, S.M.B.). Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family on Sept. 30 at the Health Sciences Centre, age 84. Veteran WWII Royal Navy, Member First 200 Naval Draft (Service #173 361). Leaving to mourn loving wife Rita (nee Lundrigan); son Kevin (Linda); daughters Donna (Cyril Shugarue), Jeannie; grandchildren David and Rob Power, Jennifer (Adam) Dunn, Andrew and Angela Noonan, Matthew Bruce, Aaron, Mark and Adam Blackwood; brother Kevin, sisters Nan Price , Ida Stanish, Bernadette (Jack) Doody, Maisie Murphy and numerous other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Lemarchant Road. Waking Sunday evening 7-9 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Funeral at Corpus Christi Church. Details to be announced. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Autism Society.
DYKE, Marina (Clarke) - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our very special wife, mother, and grandmother. Marina, in her 69th year, passed peacefully away at home on Feb. 5, 2004, embraced in the love of her family. Marina was predeceased by her father, William N. Clarke, and her brother, William J. Clarke. Cherishing her memory, mourning her loss, and inspired by her spirit are her husband of 47 years, Wilfred; her children Jeffrey (Carol); Jennifer (Craig Matthews); and Joanne (Blair Loveless); her precious grandchildren whom she treasured so dearly: Bradley, Nicholas, Andrew, Heidi, Christopher, Sarah and Allyson. With a lifetime of wonderful memories are her mother, Irene Gray; sister, Mary Coffen (Bill); brothers George Clarke (Emily) and Lloyd Clarke (Janet); sister-in-law Maxine Clarke; brother-in-law Frank Dyke (Mary) and sister -in-law Joan Dyke. Also a large circle of relatives and friends, near and far, whose lives she touched in so many ways. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., St. John`s. Visiting from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon Monday. Funeral service Monday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. at St. James United Church, Elizabeth Avenue. Interment at a later date at United Church Cemetery, Victoria. In her memory, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Association. Forever Our Guardian Angel
SHEPPARD, Gordon - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, Gordon Sheppard of Clarenville, age 73 years, formerly of Rencontre East. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Marjorie of 47 years; sons: Wayne (Mary), Goose Bay, Keith and David (Sandy), St. John`s; sisters Flora Sheppard, St. John`s and Mary Harding (Henry), Pools Cove; brother William, Clarenville; four grandchildren Melissa, Stephen, David and Sydney; and a large number of relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral services was held Friday, April 13, 2001, from St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Clarenville.
NOEL, NORRIS ADELAIDE - Passed peacefully away at Brookfield Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2002, ADELAIDE NORRIS, age 82 years of Trinity. Predeceased by her husband, Jacob; parents, Abi and Mary Jane Tulk; sister Minie; brother-in-law Arthur Sweetland. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter, Mary Gibbons (David) of Trinity; sons, Lorne (Ann) of Mount Pearl, Robert (Barbara) of Trinity, Arthur (Lucy) of Mount Pearl, Abbie (Sandra) of Trinity; sister Millie Sweetland of Shoal Harbour; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Alban`s Anglican Church, Trinity, from where the funeral will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Russell Osmond officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove.
CRUMMEY, Guy - passed away suddenly at his summer home in Western Bay, August 7, 2003, Mr. Guy Crummey in his 69th year. Predeceased by his parents, Jessie and Donald Crummey and brother Stan. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Yvonne (nee Hudson); daughter Michelle (Howie); son Lamont Crummey (April), all of Gander; grandchildren: Nicholas and Paul; special niece Kristal Crummey; grandchildren-in-law: Laurie, Robyn, Mark and Melissa; special family friend Philomena O`Grady and all the children that loved him as 'Poppy Guy'. Also leaving to mourn his brothers: Maldwyn (Leah) Crummey, Victoria, NL, William (Dorothy), Western Bay, NL, David (Lorraine) Crummey, Lower Island Cove, NL; sisters-in-law: Pearl (Garry) Rose, Mount Pearl, NL, Ruby (Steve), Ajax, ON; brothers-in-law: Embry (Dorothy) Hudson, Adams Cove, NL; Wayne (Verna) Hudson, Mount Pearl; as well as many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service to be held at Fraser Road United Church, Monday, August 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Gander, NL. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey`s Funeral Home. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Fraser Road United Church.
