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SAVORY, Bessie Wilhelmina (Reid) - Passed peacefully away at the Interfaith Citizens Home, Carbonear, on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, Bessie Savory of Dildo, aged 72 years. Leaving to mourn husband Wilfred; daughters Diana (Christopher), Sandra, Rosemary, Lori (Scott); two granddaughters Christine and Abby; brothers Ray (Geneva), Harry (Juanita), Roy (Carol), Graham, Barry (Carmel); sisters Elaine (Doug), Annie (John), Joyce, Kathy (Denzel), Barbara (Ron), a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo, Wednesday, 12 noon to 10 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service will be held from All Saints Anglican Church, Dildo, on Thursday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Nfld. and Labrador Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association.
KENNEDY, George J.N. - Died September 2, 1999, Coburg, Ontario. Born August 1, 1932, Mobile. Son of the late Peter and Mary Kennedy. Leaving to mourn Edward, St. John`s, Bill (Mary), Outer Cove, Joe (Maureen), Scarborough, Catherine (Leo Hanlon), Coburg, with whom he resided during his illness, Helen Feehan, Outer Cove, Margie (Gerry Cple), St. John`s, Bernadette (David Fremantle), Coquitlan, B.C., Fr. Pat, Parish Priest, Kelligrews; also five nieces and twelve nephews and their families. Fondly remembered by Audrey Robinson (Toronto) and close friends in Ontario and this province. Mass of Christian Burial took place at St. Michael`s Church, Coburg, Ontario, September 4. A Memorial Liturgy will be held Sunday September 12, 12:30 p.m. at St. Edward`s Church, Longshore Road, Kelligrews for family and friends.
LITTLE, Frank James - Passed peacefully away at the Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista, on Friday, February 6, 2004, Frank James Little, age 68 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Margaret; son Perry; daughter Ann (Jerry); and grandson Taylor; also brothers: Albert and Doug; sisters: Glendene, Joan, Pauline, Doreen and Bonnie. Resting at Strathies Funeral Home, Bonavista. Funeral Service at the United Church on Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society.
REID, Robert (Bob) - Formerly of Bell Island. Passed peacefully away at his home in Toronto on Friday, April 06, 2001, aged 68 years. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary Reid. Lovingly remembered by sister Helen Connors (Hugh, deceased), St. John`s and brother William (Carrie), Grand Falls, and their families; as well as family and many friends in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Newfoundland; especially his friends: Pam Maher, Betty Saunders, Gus Connors and Margaret "Peg" Connors. At Bob`s request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Friday, April 13, 2001 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral Service to take place from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, April 14 2001 at 2:0 p.m. followed by Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Bob`s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
SAMPSON, Joseph - Passed peacefully away on Thursday, September 9, Joseph Sampson, aged 92 years, at Haines Nursing Home, Long Pond, C.B.S. where he was cared for and loved by all. Leaving to mourn 5 daughters: Lillian (Graham) Francis, Elizabeth, Maude, Una and Doreen (Leo) Shute; 4 sons: Joseph Jr. William (Isabell), Walter (Marion) and Reginald; 2 special grandsons: Stephen (Dale) and Shen (Christine); special granddaughter Janet and special friend Marie; also a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, relatives and friends; also Elizabeth Kane and Charles Powell (Mary); special niece Margaret (Terry) Corbin and special friend Phyllis Noseworthy. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., Thursday 7-9 p.m., Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 2 p.m. from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Nfld. Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.
MURRAY, Anne - Passed peacefully away surrounded by friends and relatives at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia, on Thursday, October 17, 2002, age 85 years. Formerly of Fox Harbour and longtime employee of U.S. Naval Facility, Argentia. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: Pat Dohey (Bill), Brenda Dohey and Mary Ryan (Jim); nieces: Mary Greene (Cecil), Ellen Keating (Anthony), Jenny Keating; special grandniece Donna Murphy (Bob); staff and residents of Lions Manor Nursing Home; other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitation 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Funeral Mass to take place 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2002 at St. Anne`s Church, Dunville. Interment to follow in Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.
BROWN, Corey William Horwood - Our precious little angel passed peacefully away suddenly in his sleep on October 1st, 2001, at the young age of 2 months, 19 days. Predeceased by grandfather Leslie A. Horwood, September 1998. Leaving to mourn his daddy Jason and mommy Rita; sisters: Sara, age 7 and Lesley, 15 months. Also leaving to mourn his Grandmothers: Rita Powell (Andy), Dianne Brown (George) and Grandfather Edmund Brown; Great-Grandmothers: Kay Oates, Nina Patey and Ida Brown; Great-Grandfather Gordon Patey; Great-Aunt Rita Hickey; Aunts; Kim (Scott), Yvonne (Scott), Deborah (Tony), Martine; Uncles: Keith (Paula), Dean and LeRoy. Also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 12 Noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2001, from Barrett`s Chapel with Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
GUSHUE, John - At the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, after a lengthy illness on Thursday, April 3, 2003. John Gushue, in his 80th year of Barrie and Newfoundland. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Pomeroy and Muriel Gushue of Newfoundland. Dear father of Jennifer and her husband Conway Bishop, Debbie Mumby, Jackie and her husband Edward Chang, all of Barrie, and the late Marilyn Gushue. Loving grandfather of John, Laurie-Ann, Justin, Ashley, Brandon and Jeffrey. Dear brother of Muriel Roberts of Newfoundland, Lorne Gushue of Barrie and the late Stanley Gushue. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, Clapperton and Worsley St., Barrie on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday, April 7 at 11 a.m. Spring Interment Barrie Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com
O`BRIEN, Olive - passed away at the L.A. Miller Centre on Oct. 19, 2002, age 43 years of Bell Island. Leaving to mourn, her son Maxwell, Cambridge, Ont.; one sister Tina Barnes (Ron), Bell Island; two brothers, Harold and Maxwell, both at Cambridge, Ont.; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast Funeral Home. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Michael`s Church. Interment to follow in Anglican Cemetery, Lance Cove, Bell Island.
MARTIN, Pearl (nee Fry) - passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, October 2nd, 2000, aged 69 years. Leaving to mourn her loving companion of 29 years, Jim Scurry; brothers: Bill (Maizie) and Max (Ruby); sister Olive; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday, October 5th, 2000 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
MOONEY, Andrew - Passed peacefully away at the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge on Saturday, June 23, 2001, Andrew Mooney, aged 90 years. Former member of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Newfoundland Constabulary and the Mounted Police, retired employee of Golden Eagle. At the time of his death he was the longest serving member of the Knights of Columbus in Newfoundland. Predeceased by his wife Sylvia Turpin Mooney (1967). Leaving to mourn, his only son Gary; daughter-in-law Brenda and two grandchildren Jonathan and Ian, all of Mississauga, Ont.; special niece and nephew Sylvia Healey and Gabe Walsh; also friends at the Glenbrook Lodge. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held from St. Pius X Parish on Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 9:45 a.m. with Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Glenbrook Lodge or Jesuit Seminary Association.
MARTIN, Donald Thomas - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit at The Miller Centre on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, Donald Martin, aged 57 years. Predeceased by his parents, Alice and Louis; leaving to mourn his loving wife and friend of 32 years, Regina (Pearce); two beautiful daughters: Christina (Pat) Murphy, and Alicia (friend Martin); sisters: Madge (Jim) Baldwin, Georgia, and Winnie (Ivan) Lethbridge, Kilbride; brothers: Sid (Berith), Port Blandford, and Loyal, Mt. Pearl; sisters-in-law: Joan Burt (Max), Margaret March (George) and Marie May; brothers-in-law: Edward, William (Maureen) and Stephen (Rose); and also a large circle of relatives and friends, and his little pal, Alex. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. Visitation on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 from 7 pm - 9 pm and on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 from 10 am - 9 pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 9:30 am from the Corpus Christi Parish. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the L.A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
TILLEY, Edwin L. - Passed peacefully away Friday Aug. 2, 2002 at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s, loving husband, father and grandfather, Edwin Luther Tilley in his 80th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and best friend of 55 years, Florence (King); two sons, Gerry (Anne), Dartmouth, N.S., Glenn (Gert), St. John`s, two granddaughters, Michelle and Allison, one sister Elizabeth (Charles) Maw, Toronto, also many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents Ballington and Amy Ann (nee Green) Tilly of Hant`s Harbour, Trinity Bay, sister Marion and brother William. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Monday Aug. 5, 2002 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Waterford Dialysis Unit, or to a charity of one`s choice.
SULLIVAN, Sarah Elsie - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, aged 81 years, Sarah Elsie Sullivan, formerly of Pouch Cove. Predeceased by her loving husband Nathaniel; sisters: Jeanette Sullivan and Evelyn Flight (Clarence); brothers: William Sullivan (Belinda) and Fred Sullivan (Emily). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories devoted daughter Gail and son-in-law Robert Vavasour of Cloverdale, BC; beloved grandson Jeffrey and wife Irene and cherished great-grandsons: Zachary and Kyle of Vancouver, BC. Also leaving to mourn sister Florence Yetman (Chesley), St. John`s; brother Albert Sullivan (Agnes) Taber, Alberta as well a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, August 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Pouch Cove with Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick`s Mercy Home or the Alzheimers Society.
FUDGE, Gladys - Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes, Gander on April 7, 2003, Gladys Fudge in her 76th year. Predeceased by husband Otto, March 1, 1999, daughter Margaret, 1956, son Roger 1962. Left with loving memories are sons: Richard (Genevieve) of Gander, Dave (Janet) of Ont., Dan (Heather) of B.C., Oswald (Doreen) of Gander, Paul (Sharon) of Gander, John (Melinda) of Ont.; daughters: Brenda of Ont., Pam (Cliff) Samson of Gander, brother Oswald Anstey (Venita) of Gander; sisters: Viola Ross of Gander, Diane Anstey of Gander; fourteen Grandchildren; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander with visitations Monday evening 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Fraser Road United Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Gander. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to The All Saints Cemetery Fund, the Alzheimer`s Society or a charity of one`s choice. Arrangements through Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander.
RIACH, William Alastair Drage - died on Saturday, September 4th, at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy on June 3rd, 1999. Father of Rosalind Gray, Hilary Vavasour, Neil Riach and Alison Decker; father-in-law of George Gray, Andy Vavasour, and Carolyn Curren; grandfather of Sarah and Stuart, Claire and Peter, Tristan, Rachel and Kathryn, friend and teacher to many. The funeral service will be held at St. James United Church, Elizabeth Avenue, St. John`s on Friday September 10th at 2 p.m. followed by the burial of his ashes at his country home in Avondale. No flowers please, cards and notes appreciated. Donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
MOORE, Hettie H. - Passed peacefully away at the Pentecostal Senior Citizens Home, Clarke`s Beach, on Monday, October 01, 2001, aged 87 years. Predeceased by her husband Rex 1981, brother William 1993 and sister Evelyn 1998. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are one brother Thomas (Josephine), St. John`s; sisters-in-law: Maude Bussey, Port de Grave, Florence Moore, Clarke`s Beach, Cassie Clarke, St. John`s and brother-in-law Harris (Mary) Moore, Malden, Mass. Also a number of nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Clarke`s Beach. Funeral service to take place from the Pentecostal Church, Clarke`s Beach, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, with Interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
DOYLE, Catherine - Passed peacefully away at home after a lengthy illness, amongst family and friends, on Friday, April 04, 2003, aged 72 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert Sr.; son Wallace; mother and father, Mabel and Leo; sister Cecilia; brother Jim. Left with fond and loving memories children: Yvonne Murphy (Tony), Yellowknife, Robert Jr. (Joyce), Garry (Mary Lou), James (Bonnie), Barbara Ann Reid (Daniel), Barry (Annette), Stephen (Holly), Cathy-Jo; eighteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers: Edward and Leo; sister Alice; as well as many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to nurse Ruby Murphy and Dr. Elizabeth Callahan. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
NORMAN, Wallace Gary (Wally) - passed away suddenly at his home in Grand Falls-Windsor on Thursday, January 23, 2003, Wallace Gary, age 49. Predeceased by his parents Malcolm and Phyllis, brother Art, brother-in-law Jim Lane. Leaving to mourn with loving and many humorous memories his wife Joyce, his pride and joy, daughter Marjorie; sisters Ida Lane, Monnie Jerrett (Eli), Carol Frampton (Gary); brothers: Ivan (Penny), Ray (Emily), Ross (Betty), Bob (Leanne); sister-in-law Doris and a large circle of relatives and many friends. A memorial service took place at the Sunset Funeral Home in Grand Falls-Windsor on Sunday, January 26. Cremation followed. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
WALSH, Margaret Mary - Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, June 21, 2001, age 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Edward (Ned) Walsh. Leaving to mourn: son William, son Edward Tobin, sister Rita Yetman, daughter Elizabeth and special family friends Karen Parsons and Sheila Hookey. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 25th, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
ADAMS, Gladys - Passed peacefully away on December 14, 2002 at the Palliative Care Unit of the L.A. Miller Centre, surrounded by her loving family, Gladys Adams, aged 97 years. Predeceased by her husband, James P. Adams; sons, Herbert and Edgar; daughters, Mildred Wiseman and Gladys "Queen" Young; son-in-law Herbert Williams. Leaving to mourn, her twin sister, Alma Bussey; daughters, Audrey Williams and Phyllis Mullins (Dick); sons, Douglas (Lillian) and Gordon (Marilyn); daughter-in-law Ruth Adams; sons-in-law Jack Young and Ches Wiseman. Left with fond memories are many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren too numerous to mention; as well as many special nieces and nephews; other extended family and close friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday from 7-9 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Funeral Services to take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 11 a.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.
COLLINS, John Joseph - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit on December 15, 2002, John Joseph Collins of Placentia Junction, age 63 years, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Leaving to mourn wife, Effie of 33 years; daughter Jane Walsh (Ken); son Johnny (Sharon); two loving grandchildren, Shane Walsh and John Collins; sisters, Marie Ryan (Jack); Margaret Warr (Harold), Bernadette Collins, Noreen Russell (Fred), Elaine Metcalfe (Ford), St. John`s and the Avalon areas; brother William Collins, Prince George, B.C.; also a large number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, on Tuesday, December 17 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. from St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Whitbourne. No flowers by request. "A BATTLE WELL FOUGHT"
BAIRD, William Henry - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Wednesday, February 04, 2004, William Henry Baird of Topsail (formerly of Petty Harbour). Predeceased by his wife Jane (Crocker), 1975. Leaving to mourn son David; several nieces and a nephew; also special caregiver Rose Tarrant. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home in Kelligrews. Visitation on Thursday and Friday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Funeral service on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Evangelist Church, Topsail. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Council of the Blind, Baker Club of St. John`s or to the St. John Evangelist Old Church in Topsail.
