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ELMS, Mrs. Marion I. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, October 1, 2000, Mrs. Marion Isabel Elms of Country Road, Bay Roberts, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband William Kingsley Elms in 1982; her parents William and Fanny French, Coley`s Point; and her brother Captain Harry French and his wife Pearl, St. John`s. Leaving to mourn but cherishing many happy memories, are her sons: Byron (wife Mona) and David (wife Anita), Country Road; daughter Isabel (husband Wayne Gifford), Paradise; grandchildren: Steven (wife Megan Holsapple), Sean and David Elms, Lori and Trevor Elms, Kingsley and Charlotte Gifford; sisters: Vera (Roy) Baird, Long Pond, Carrie (Robert) Duffett, St. Philips; brothers: Frank (Ethel) French, Stephenville, William (Greta) French, Coley`s Point; sisters-in-law: Florence Moore, Clarke`s Beach, Winifred Elms, Harbour Grace; brothers-in-law: Clement (Eileen) Elms, Gander, Lorne (Eileen) Elms, Gander. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts with visitation 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church and Cemetery, Coley`s Point with Rev. J. Noel officiating. In Memoriam donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Endowment Fund. "Sweet Rest is Thine; Sweet Memory Ours."
RICHARDS, Robert Francis (Frank) - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Saturday, December 14, 2002, aged 73 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Susan; son Gary; daughter Beverley (Mario); step-children: Emma (Leo), Bob (Brenda), Maurice (Beth); 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Richards (Bea); sisters: Jean Tucker (Jim), Leona Lambe (Rodger), Stella Stanford (Ron), Mildred Cooper; brother-in-law Robert Pressley; sister-in-law Violet Richards; best friend Harry Lacey; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 10 a.m.-12 noon Wednesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2002 from Cochrane Street United Church. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
PORTER, Edward - Passed peacefully away at his residence in Manuels on Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, Edward Porter (honorary member of the Grand Lodge of Canada), aged 92 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 65 years, Mildred (nee Butler); two daughters, Myra Rideout (Len), Carol Spurrell (Ron); five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Annie Porter, (Salina, Kan.), and Susie Vaters; special friend Marina Janes; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd., on Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, from All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Foxtrap. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to All Saints Anglican Church. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
CLARKE, Russell Myles - passed away suddenly on August 3rd, 2003 in St. John`s, NL, Russ Clarke, former CBC T.V. and Radio Announcer and well known local musician. Predeceased by his wife Margaret Gertrude, his parents William and Catherine Clarke; brothers: Francis and Randall; sisters: Shirley and Joan. Leaving to mourn daughters: Regina, Mary and Denise; sons: Bill (Tina), Randy (Nancy), and Russ (Laurie). Grandchildren: Christine, Stephen and Mark, Sylvana and Marla, Ryan, Laurissa and Erica, Alison and Jennifer, Christina, Michael and James as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road, St. John`s, NL. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2 pm - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 2 pm from St. Teresa`s Parish, Mundy Pond Road, St. John`s, NL. Donations in his memory can be made to the School Of Music, Memorial University of Newfoundland. As his wish, cremation to follow and his cremains to be placed at his two most favorite spots, St. Mary`s Bay, NL and New Waterford, NS. DAWE, Edith Muriel- Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Hospital on Monday, August 4, 2003, Edith Muriel Dawe of Cupids, aged 93 years. Predeceased by her husband, James B. Dawe and son, Edgar Dawe. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: daughter: Marjorie (Grace) McNulty (Herbert); daughter-in-law, Ann; one sister: Sybil Dawe; seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, also a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton`s Funeral Home, Brigus. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 2:30 P.M. from the Anglican Church, Burnt Head. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Burnt Head. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Anglican Church, Burnt Head. Visitation Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
SMITH, Gladys (nee Gregory) - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on December 3, 2003, Gladys Smith of Queen`s Cove, age 93. Predeceased by her husband Robert (1979), her parents, seven brothers and one sister. Leaving to mourn with many happy memories, her son Ed (Nellie), Queen`s Cove, grand-daughter Shelley (Carman Carroll), St. John`s, great-grand-daughters, Natalie Hunter, Rebecca Carroll and Susan Cadman (Rick), and a large circle of family and friends, especially members of the ACW and UCW of Queen`s Cove, both of which she was a life long active member, and the congregation of St. Aidan`s Church, Queen`s Cove, where she was an organist for over thirty years. Resting at St. Aidan`s Anglican Church, Queen`s Cove; funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, 2003. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Leonard A. Miller Centre, 3rd Floor South, in recognition of the outstanding care provided to Gladys and her family during her stay there.
MURPHY, Patrick F. - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, June 3, 2002. Patrick F. Murphy, formerly of Crawley`s Island, Placentia Bay, age 67 years. Predeceased by his mother, Anne, 1993; mother-in-law, Rosella Pittman. Left with fond and loving memories, his loving father, Peter J. Murphy, Fahey`s Personal Care Home, Fermeuse; loving and devoted wife Sarah (nee Pittman); son Fergus, daughter Cheryl Westcott, son Derek (Judy Ann); grandchildren: Melissa, Todd, Courtney, Mark, Ryan, Neil and Brian and Brad Kelly; brothers and sisters: Marg Barron, PEI, Jim (Mary), Labrador City, Sheila Chidley (Eddie), Renews, Philomena Williams (Max), Goulds, Lorraine Pittman (Alvin), Mount Pearl, Patricia Barnable (Gerald), Placentia, Joan O`Neill, Kippens; father-in-law Alex Pittman; special nephew Scott Murphy and special niece Laurie Pittman, as well as many nieces, nephews and many devoted friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 6, 2002 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 Holy Apostles Church Restoration Fund, Renews. "Will be Loved and Sadly Missed by All"
ASH, Eric - Passed peacefully away at his home on Saturday, June 1, 2002, Eric Ash of Carbonear, age 76 years. Predeceased by parents, Arthur and Emma; brothers, Albert, Jack, Bill, Fred, Arthur and Ches; sister, Janie Wareham. Leaving to mourn, his loving wife Phyllis J.; and beloved children, three sons, Ches (Marie), Carbonear, Eric (Janice), St. Anthony and Ken (Marlene), Halifax; four daughters, Elsie (Wes) Rowe, Carbonear, Lillian (Terry) Hillier, Grand Falls, Majors Marilyn (Larry) Bridger, St. John, N.B. and Cathy (Junior) Somers, Carbonear; sixteen grandchildren, Stephen, Gregory, Michael, Matthew, Krista, Natalie, Ryan, John, Heather, Brian, Nancy, Jason, Colin, Kimberley, Melissa and Allison; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ash, Carbonear; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, WATER STREET, CARBONEAR until 12 noon, Tuesday, June 4. Funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel and Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army Building Fund. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 2-5 p.m., 7-9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750.
KIELLY, James Patrick - Of Williamsford and formerly of Bay Roberts, NL. passed away on August 5, 2003 in his 86th year. Devoted husband of Wendy (nee Thompson); step-son of Annie Stapleton of St. John`s, NL; dear father of Peter (Gaynor), Stephen (Anne), Martin (Diane), Neil (Margaret), Julia, Joanna, Daniel, Jane (Greg), Timothy (Stacy). He will also be missed by his eight grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes Kielly; his brother John and his sister Patricia. Jim, a veteran of WWII, served with the RAF in Europe, North Africa and Burma. He retired from the airforce in 1962. His love and association with aviation took him to Korea, Singapore, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia until finally retiring to Williamsford, Ontario. Friends will be received at the CURRIE FUNERAL HOME in Chatsworth on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. thence to St. Stanislaus R.C. Church where a funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. A legion memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday evening at 9:00 pm. Interment is in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Chatsworth. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to the charity of your choice if you should so desire.
ADAMS, Josephine (Jo) - passed away on September 27, 2001 after six weeks of illness at Newton Regency Care Home, Surrey, BC. Survived by husband, Oswald (Os), daughters; Joan Feltham (Ottawa), Sherrill Mitton (Al), Delta, BC; four grandchildren: Terry Feltham (Ottawa), Bev McCullough, Steve Mitton (Loree), Kim Janzen (Wes), Surrey, BC; six great-grandchildren: Samantha McCullough, Kristina, Johnny, Christopher Janzen and, Amanda and Emily Mitton; and one sister, Irene Lidstone, Mount Pearl, NF. The funeral was September 30, 2001 at Valley View Funeral Home, Surrey, BC. Donations may be made in memory of Jo Adams to The Gideon`s c/o A. Mitton, 11759 Lyon Road, Delta, BC V4E 2S8.
CAREW, William Alphonse - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Monday, January 27, 2003, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer, William Alphonse Carew, age 67 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife Geraldine; children: Kenneth (Marguerite), David and Verna (David Burkinshaw); five dearly loved grandchildren: Meghan, Mark, Matthew, Melanie and James; sisters: Aneitha Sheaves and Selena Parsons; brothers: Frank (Mary) and Eric (Sylvia), and many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. In accordance with his wishes, a private family service in celebration of his life will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road. No visitation or flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to any local food bank. The family extends a sincere thank you to the doctors and staff of the Health Sciences Centre and the Leonard A. Miller Centre for their professional and compassionate care.
ADELSKI, Mary (Molly Cahill) - Passed peacefully away, December 1, 2003, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Molly Cahill Adelski, aged 81. Predeceased by her husband Boris Adelski. Leaving to mourn daughter Elizabeth, Raleigh; son Robert, Shanghai, China; and her beloved granddaughter Nicole, Shanghai, China; two sisters: Rosemary Arrott, Cleveland, Ohio and Hildred MacDonald, Yuma, Arizona; two brothers: Burke, Victoria, British Columbia and Tom, St. John`s, NL. & a wide circle of friends.
POWER, Sheila M. - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Sunday, August 3, 2003, Sheila M. Power, aged 58 years. Predeceased by her father Gerald A. Power (Oct., 2002) and mother Margaret (1958). Leaving to mourn her sister Carolyn Bishop (David), brother Gerald, step-mother Marguerite, and step-brother David Barron (Bernice). Also leaving to mourn are her much loved nieces and nephews, Renee and Mark Power and Cory and Stephen Bishop. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private funeral service for family and friends to take place on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Caul`s Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
HUNT, Susie - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, January 29th, 2003, Susie Hunt of Foxtrap, age 87 years. Predeceased by husband Paul, 1997; sons: Robert, 1945, Jack, 1992, grandson Michael, 1995. Leaving to mourn, daughters: Lenora (Lloyd) with whom she resided, Jean (Ernie), Carolann (Eddie), Glenys (Bobby); daughter-in-law Ruth; sons: Don (Valma), Bill (Edith), Gordon (Esther), Raymond (Sherry), Wayne (Peggy), Wade (Susan), Terry (Yvonne), 35 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews until noon Saturday. Funeral to take place on Saturday, February 1st at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Dunn`s Hill, Foxtrap. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations maybe made to a charity of ones choice. "Loving memories last forever"
DWYER, James P. (Jim) - Passed suddenly away at the Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital, Bell Island on August 7, 2003, aged 63 years. Leaving to mourn his son Jimmy (Amanda Woodfine), Torbay; his two precious grandchildren: Jasmine and Haley; two sisters: Patricia (Reg Bennett), St. John`s, Jean (Bill Bursey), Bell Island; special friend Christine Whalen; as well as several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast`s Funeral Home. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Michael`s Church. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island.
SPURRELL, Troy - passed away suddenly at Moncton, NB, Troy Daniel Spurrell, age 25, beloved son of Daphne, St. John`s. Leaving to mourn a special Aunt Blanche; a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral Service from Barrett`s Chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 6th, 2000 with Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
EARLE, Edward Albert Jr. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, April 1, 2002, age 63 years. Predeceased by his mother Angela; father Edward; brother John; wife Ada and daughter Audrey. Leaving to mourn five daughters: Isabella (Ken), Linda, Triphenia (Skip), Angela (Rod), Tabatha (Dave); one son Tony (Trisha); eight grandsons: Eddy, Malkiat, Shazad, Christopher, David, Ken, Billy, Donny; four granddaughters: Bernice, Tiffany, Stephanie, Adalenia; great-granddaughter Emily; great-grandson Devon; two sisters: Shirley and Florence; three brothers: Jim (Elsie), Ron (Jen), Dave (Beryl) and families; also a large number of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. from Caul`s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
DROVER, A. Malcolm (Mac) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, June 2, 2002, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Winnie Drover; sister Shirley Ryan; and brother Ernie Drover. Leaving to mourn, his wife Betty (Cross); daughter Susan Foster (Gene) of Minnesota; son Robert (fiancee Stephanie) of Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Carla, Jonathan and Pamela Foster and Matthew Drover; sisters: Pat Robertson (Art) and Betty Williams; brother Fred (Sheila); sisters-in-law: Marilyn Bartlett and Roberta Phillips (Gerald) in Great Britain; and a number of other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving friends at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2- 4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue. Inurnment at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
PARSONS, Annie - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, Annie Parsons (Spracklin), in her 92nd year. Born in Brigus, lived in Chamberlains and resided at Lloyd and Beverly Haines` Home, Long Pond this past year. Predeceased by husband Ralph and son Clarence. Leaving to mourn sons: Gordon, Ralph (Gloria), David (Rose), Victor (Judy), Donald (Marie), Tolson (Beverly); daughters: Lillian, Ruby, Pearl (Harold Fowler); and a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Annie was a long-time member of the Golden Age Club, Worsley Park for a number of years. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral service from St. John the Evangelist Church, Topsail on Friday, January 31st at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.
GORDON, Lillian E. - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, October 1, 2000 at The Hoyles Escasoni Complex, Lillian Gordon, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Albert. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter Sheila Barry-Stanley (Wallace); grandchildren: Patricia Squires (Jerome), Bill Barry (Veselina), Lillian Clarke (Gerard), Brenda Clarke (Randy), David Barry (Janice); 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister Irene Fitzpatrick; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday from 10-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with cremation to follow. Interment to take place in Lewins Cove at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted.
GINN, Frederick C. - Corner Brook, NF. It is with great sadness that the family of the late FREDERICK C. GINN announce his passing on Monday, October 2, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, in his 86th year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Honor; 2 children: Kevin Ginn (Linda), Christine Preston (Doug); daughter-in-law Brenda Ginn; grandchildren: Stephen, Rebecca, Janice, Colin, Laura, Peter; sisters: Flora Keating (Sylvester), Ida Baird (Noble); and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Amanda; son David; and sisters: Stella and Edna. The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main St., The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating, followed by the Interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre`s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a charity of one`s choice will be graciously accepted.
GREENSLADE, Muriel - Passed peacefully away at The Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, Muriel Greenslade, Kelligrews, age 76 years. Leaving to mourn her husband Emerson and son David, also other relatives and friends. Resting at The James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Funeral to take place on Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. Interment at Anglican Cemetery, Foxtrap.
POWER, Maude Elliott (nee Stroud) - passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her hand was held to the end by her devoted husband John, of 44 years, and surrounded by her six children, and family. We will always remember her for her beauty, her strength and her devotion to family. May her love for life inspire us all forever.
JACKMAN, James G. (Jim) - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center, Jim Jackman, aged 63 years. Predeceased by his father James Sr. and niece Lisa Marie. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Monica (nee Murphy); his mother Ellen Mary; brothers: Vincent (Mary), Wayne (Linda) and John (Joan); sister Betty (Mike); special family members Frances Davis (Curt) and Marjorie Tulgren (Dave); nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 11, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace with cremation to follow. Interment will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the S.P.C.A.
