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WALSH, Marion J. - Passed from our loving embrace at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on April 6, 2003, aged 82. Predeceased by her husband Dr. Cyril J. Walsh in 1995, brothers James, Richard and Bertram and sister Margaret. Leaving to mourn sons: John M. and wife Sharon, and Robert; daughters: Carol Ann and husband Keith E. Hunt, and Marion Clare and husband Gary Maynard; grandchildren: Krista, Denis and Brian Walsh, Susan and Brian Hunt, Adele and Robert (Bobby) Walsh and their mother Theresa Costigan Walsh; loving sister Angela and husband John Kelly; sisters-in-law Gwen Power, (Cupids), Sheila Devine, (St. John`s) Millie Mongate (Florida); brother-in-law James Walsh (St. John`s); a large number of nieces and nephews; the staff of St. Patrick`s Mercy Home and many friends. Marion graduated from the General Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1943, and worked with her late husband in the Cottage Hospital System in Twillingate, Fogo and St. Lawrence, and in his Opthamology practice in St. John`s until retirement. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Monday, April 7, 2003 and Tuesday, April 8, 2003 from 2-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Teresa`s Church, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the St. Patrick`s Mercy Home Foundation. 'Rest in Peace, 'Mudder.` '
GEORGE, Gwen - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Monday, June 23, 2003, Gwen George of Harbour Grace, age 95 years. Predeceased by husband: Lawrence 1997, brother: Bernard; sister: Edna. Leaving to mourn: two brothers: Eric (Winnie) Parsons, St. John`s and Walter Parsons, Harbour Grace; one sister: Isabelle 'Dolly` (Hubert) Barnes, Bishop`s Falls; special niece: Louise (Tom) Harris, Carbonear; special friends: Ann (Bert) Peddle and Louise Archibald, both of Harbour Grace; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, HARVEY STREET, HARBOUR GRACE until 12:00 noon Wednesday, June 25. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul`s Anglican Church and Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Harbour Grace or the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.
SIMMONS, Margaret Mary (Dunn) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Sunday, October 5, 2003 in her 87th year, Margaret Mary Simmons of St. John`s. Predeceased by her father and mother Edward and Margaret Dunn; sister Mary Dunn; husband Charles Simmons; son James and Gertie Simmons; daughter Helen and Harold Pennell; son-in-law William Thompson; and granddaughter Goldie Thompson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughter Patricia Thompson, with whom she resided; son Fred Simmons and wife Valerie of Ontario; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; special and close friends: Carl, Gloria, Jason and Gregory Dumaresque; also a large circle of other relatives and friends in Newfoundland and Ontario. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday from 7-10 p.m. and on Tuesday from noon- 4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral service to be held from Barrett`s Chapel on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
WINSOR, Lewis - (Retired Engineer with CN Marine). Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Thursday, September 9th, 1999, Lewis Winsor in his 80th year. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, his daughter Grace Holden (William); grandsons: Blair (Sonia), Mark and James; sisters: Emily Button (Frank), with whom he resided, Minnie Penney, Long Island, NY, Evelyn Woolgar, St. John`s, Blanche Byrne (Cecil), St. John`s, Effie Andrews (Allan), St. John`s; sister-in-law Ruth Winsor, St. John`s; many nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visiting hours from 7-9 p.m. Friday, September 10th; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, September 11th and Sunday, September 12th. Funeral Service to be held on Monday, September 13th, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
RICKERT, Ronald James - passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2003, Ronald James Rickert, age 72 years. Predeceased by his sister Bride; brothers: Jim and John. Leaving to mourn wife Marie; daughters: Judy Kinsella (Tommy), Kerin Aspell (Tim), Colette Barnes (Shawn); sons: Paul (Mary), Carl (Joan), Mike (Arlene), Barry (Pam). Brother Ray in Toronto; sisters: Jean, Julia, and Belle. Thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 9:30 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 mat be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
HEALY, Edward 'Ned' 'Pop' - 90, of McBeth Avenue, Moncton, passed peacefully away Monday, October 14, 2002 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born April 24, 1912 in St. John`s, NF, he was the son of the late Michael Healy and Elizabeth Long. Before retirement, Ned worked for CN in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Ontario. He also served as a Merchant Marine during W.W. 2, and was a parishioner of St. Augustine`s R.C. Church, Moncton. He is survived by three daughters: Peggy Healy and Laura Healy both of Moncton, Mary Bishop of Barrie, ON; three sons: Michael (Alice) of Thompson, MB, Bernard (Sherri) of Kilbride, NF, Frank (June) of Capreol, ON; a brother Bren of Kilbride, NF, fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. A special thanks to Sheila Seely for her kindness and care. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Brennan) Healy, June 12, 1991, and by his brothers Tom, Frank and Bernard. Resting at W.J. Caul`s Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road, Thursday & Friday from 2:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 19, 2002 at Corpus Christie R.C. Church at a time to be announced. Interment Kilbride Cemetery.
RIACH, William Alastair Drage - Died on Saturday, September 4th at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy on June 3, 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 pm 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.
COONEY, Ann Marie (nee O`Toole) - Passed peacefully away at the Miller Centre after a lengthy battle with cancer on August 7, 2003, Ann Marie Cooney aged 72 years. Predeceased by her husband Ted and son Gary. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, mother Mildred O`Toole; sister Patsy Chafe (Hubert); sister-in-law Joan Cooney; son Paul (Dianne); son Bob (Peg); daughter Mary Williams (Jerry); daughter Mercedes Walsh (Tom); son David, with whom she resided; daughter Joan Abbott (John); daughter Sheila Downey (Rick); daughter Carolyn LeDrew (Brian); son Tony (Lynn); all her grandchildren: Michael, Gary, Heather, Jamie, Shawn, Justin, Angela, Tommy, Christopher, Michael, Christine, Mark, Chad, Rosie; one great-grandchild, Kyle; also many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff on 2 South of the Miller Centre. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
RUSSELL, The Honourable Frederick William, O.C., K. St. J., C.D., LL.D., WWII Veteran - Passed peacefully away Wednesday evening June 20, 2001 in the presence of his family, Frederick W. Russell in his 78th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Peggy, his four children, Doug and his wife Verda, Jan and husband Rick Spracklin, Jim and wife Deanna, Peter and fianc'e Melanie Collett. His twelve well loved grandchildren, Kerri, Ashley and Lexie Russell; Tracy, Dan and Lesley Spracklin; Rebecca, Lara, and Catherine Russell; Fred, Carolyn, and Peter Russell; and darling great-granddaughter Katia Russell Devcic. Also leaving to mourn three brothers, Bert in Oakville, ON, Bob and wife Molly in Toronto, ON, and Don and wife Pat in Amherst, NS. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home. Funeral from Cochrane Street United Church at a time to be announced later. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Quidi Vidi Rennie`s River Development Foundation or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Centre for Cancer Treatment.
CALLAHAN, Richard (Rick) - passed away suddenly on October 3, 2003 in Toronto, age 43 years. Predeceased by his mother, Ellen. Leaving to mourn his partner Jennie; sons: Jessie and Josh; his loving father Arch; four brothers: Dan (Bertha), Kevin (Joan), Barry, John (Trixie); two sisters: Donna (Aaron) and Maxine (John); fourteen nieces and nephews; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends, especially good friend Gerard White. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay, Funeral visitation and service times to be announced. Cremation to follow.
O`NEILL, Patrick Terrance - Passed peacefully away at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, aged 88 years, former employee of Imperial Oil. Predeceased by brothers: John Godsell and Stephen O`Neill. Leaving to mourn his best friend and sister Mary O`Neill, sister Anne (Stanley) McDivitt; sisters-in-law Nellie Godsell and Elsie O`Neill. Special nieces and nephews, the Godsells: Annette Godsell, husband Don Aspell and son Ryan; Alicia Brettner, husband Ted and son Harrison; Mike Godsell, wife Margot Gordon and son James; Shaun Godsell, wife Lori and daughter Hillary; Nieces and nephews, the O`Neill`s: Edwardine, Alice, Molly, Peggy and Pat. The McDivitts: Brian, John, Elaine, Sharon, Cynthia and their families, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 23, 2002, at a time to be announced 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 Victorian Order of Nurses Palliative Care Program.
BUTT, Gordon Sr. - Of Carbonear, passed away peacefully at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear, Nfld. Wednesday, June 20, 2001. Mr. Butt was 89 years old. He leaves to mourn his loving Family: wife Irene; children: daughters: Jean (George) Anthony, Grand Falls-Winsor, NF, Joan (Dan) Burke, Carbonear, NF; sons: Gordon (Florence) Jr., Moses (Francis), Bruce, Gary (Joanne), all of Carbonear, NF; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Predeceased Family: wife Lillian; sons: George, Donald and Herbert; parents: Maude and George Butt. The Family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade`s Funeral Home, Carbonear from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. The Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at the Salvation Army Citadel, Carbonear, NF, followed by the Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Carbonear, NF. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Slade`s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear.
CURRAN, Mary Dorothy - Passed peacefully away on Friday, April 13, 2001, Mary Dorothy Curran, age 86 years. Predeceased by her husband John, 18 years ago. Leaving to mourn, two sons: John (Patricia), Bay Roberts, Ed (Rosanne), Alberta; five daughters: Angela Clarke, Moncton, Eileen, Florida, Marie Marine (Ray), Alberta, Cecilia Pilgrim (Ken Power), Kingston, and Marilyn, St. John`s, 11 grandchildren, Danielle, Eddie, Scott, Shari, Michael (Mary), Stephanie (Corie), Tarun, Rachel, Sasha, Chad and Craig (Wilf), four great-grandchildren, Dawn, Michael, Matthew and Kaitlyn. Also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton`s Funeral Home, Brigus. Funeral Mass to take place on Monday, April 16, 2001 at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church, Brigus. Interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer`s Association of Newfoundland. Visitation hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
FRENCH, Robert (Bob) - passed away in the presence of his family at the H.S.C. on Friday, August 2, 2002, aged 58 yrs. Bob was the elected MHA, Conception Bay South District since 1996. He was Chairman of 1996 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, councillor, Town of Conception Bay South, 1985-1990, as well as former president of C.B.S. Lions Club, Conception Bay South Senior Hockey League, and Conception Bay South Softball League. Bob was the past President and Honourary Life Member, Softball Newfoundland and Labrador; inductee, Softball Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame; Member, Board of Directors, Softball Canada. He was also inductee in the Conception Bay South Sports Hall of Fame. Bob`s significant contribution to sport was rewarded in 1992 with the Governor General`s Award. He was also named Conception Bay South Citizen Of The Year; and Conception Bay South, and Newfoundland Sports Executive of the Year. Left with special memories are his wife Betty; son Terry (Denise); daughter Leanne Burrows (Greg); four grandchildren, Robert, Abby, Campbell and Nora; two brothers, Woodrow (Shirley), and John; sister Ruby Reedman (Phil); sister-in-law Muriel. Also other relatives and friends. Resting in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Saturday 7-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial service on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Walk a Mile Foundation.
WALSH, Kathleen (Kay) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, Kay Walsh, Kelligrews, age 64 years. Predeceased by her husband Joe, 1993 and her brother Bill. Left with fond and loving memories, three daughters: Sharon Stanley (Graham), Cindy Wilkins (Bruce) and Dana Lundrigan (Darryl); two sons: Greg (Carol Ann) and Kevin (Paula); seven grandchildren: Ashley, Amanda, Stephanie, Justin, Elizabeth, Nathan and Lance; her mother, Mary Craig, Cambridge, ON; two sisters: Mary and Bernadette (Kevin); three brothers: Tom (Floss), Ted and Bern (Lynn); brothers-in-law: Bernard Walsh (Ursula) and Mark Walsh; sister-in-law Margaret (Alvin); also a large number of relatives and friends; also special friends: Florence Bickford, Shirley Murphy and Frank and Mary Bussey. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation on Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edward`s Church, Kelligrews. Interment in the R.C. Cemetery, Kelligrews. 'To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die'
FRENCH, Mr. Harold W. Sr. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, October 2, 2000, Mr. Harold William French Sr. of Bay Roberts, formerly Toronto, aged 63 years. Predeceased by his father George French of Bay Roberts and, in 1972, by his young son Paul Douglas French. Left with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his loving wife Ruth and beloved mother, Mrs. Florence French, both of Bay Roberts; his son Harold William French Jr. and grandchildren: Kevin and Meghan French, all of Toronto, and his brother Malcolm (Mabel) French, Lewisporte. Remembered fondly by Ruth`s family: parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Annie Drover, Spaniards Bay; sisters: Rose (Jim) Evans, St. John`s, Lorraine (Wallace) Morgan, Toronto; brothers: Jack (Elaine) Drover, Spaniards Bay, Ed (Bev) Drover, Fort McMurray, Alberta. Leaving also a number of nieces and nephews as well as a wide circle of friends, especially those at the Society of United Fishermen #82, Bay Roberts and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Toronto. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Funeral Services from St. Matthews Anglican Church and Cemetery on Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Matthew`s Church. 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus.'
WILLIAMS, Eric Patrick - passed away suddenly while working on his farm on his 61st birthday, September 6, 1999. He will be forever missed by his loving and devoted wife Rosemary (nee Scott); Ray (Darlene, Raylene, Hilary and Rebecca); Wanda; Crosbie (Madonna); Kelly (David); Sheila; Jodi; Scott (Cherie, Ashley, Tayler). Also leaving to mourn special nephew Terry Power. In addition, his family: Alan (Emma), John (Betty), Bill, Patricia, Ruth (Albert), Anne (Ralph), Sharon (Gale); sister-in-law Patsy Williams; in-laws: Betty and Ed Power, Dot and John Everard, Mollie and Joe O`Brien, George Scott, and John and Marg Scott. He also left an extensive network of family and friends who will never forget him. Eric worked as a farmer in the Goulds throughout his life. He was involved in a number of agricultural organizations including the Newfoundland Milk Marketing Board (Past Chairman and current member), Dairy Farmers of Canada (Director), and the Goulds Agriculture Society (President since its inception). Eric was a recipient of the Governor General`s Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. He was also a long standing member of the St. John`s Choir and the St. Kevin`s Parish Choir. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd., Tuesday, September 7 from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Wednesday, September 8 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday from St. Kevin`s Church, Goulds at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Kevin`s Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted.
HARAN, Miss Grace M. - Passed peacefully away at her late residence, Clarke`s Beach on Friday, September 10, 1999, of Clarke`s Beach, aged 69 years. Predeceased by her parents Francis & Mary Haran, brother Rene and sister Denise. Leaving to mourn sisters: Jeanne (Edward - deceased) Jarvis of Clarke`s Beach, Irma (Jean Claude) Guilliou of France; sister-in-law Jeanne Haran of St. Pierre; brothers: Jean (Louise) Haran of Dartmouth, Francis Haran of Montreal, George (Margo) Haran of St. Pierre; and a large circle of other relatives and friends, especially her caregivers, niece Cecelia and husband Al Lewis of Clarke`s Beach. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Clarke`s Beach. Visitation Friday 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. from All Hallows R.C. Church, North River. Interment in St. Joseph`s R.C. Cemetery, Harbour Breton on Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 10 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ANGEL, Gerald Patrick (Gerry) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his devoted family on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, Gerald Patrick Angel (Gerry) in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife, Irene, December 1999, and his daughter Reeni in February 1951. Left with fond and loving memories are his six children: Anna Woolgar, Gerry Jr. (Regina), Bob (Roseanne), Catherine (Bob Squires), Pat (Libby), Dr. John (Ann); 16 grandchildren: David, Greg and Reeni Woolgar; Ashlee Angel; Allison and John-Paul Angel; Nancy, Robert Jr., Greg, Matthew and Mark Squires; Melissa and Jillian Angel; Doug, Christopher and Rebecca Angel; one great-grandchild, Jake Woolgar in California, USA. Many other family and friends, including, brother Stan in Norwich, England and special nephew Ron Chaytor in Ottawa, Ontario. Gerry was an active member of his community and church and in recognition of his volunteer services obtained a number of awards and distinctions including: Pope Paul VI - Image of the August Cross Award for Outstanding Work for the Church and Pope; member of the Royal St. John`s Regatta Committee Hall of Fame (1989); Honorary Life President of the Royal St. John`s Regatta Committee; member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame (1991); 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 3rd, 2002, at 9:45 a.m. from St. Pius Tenth Church, Smithville Crescent. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. 'The World`s Most Gentle Father'
ATKINS, Thomas - passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, June 3, 2002, age 72 years. Predeceased by his brother Douglas, May 26, 2002. Leaving to mourn his sister Mary Hayes; brothers: Jack and Kevin; as well as many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 6th, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Ethel (Brett) - Passed peacefully away on Monday, February 9, 2004 at St. Lukes Nursing Home, Ethel Taylor, aged 92 years, formerly of Moretons Harbour. Predeceased by her husband Stewart in 1990. Leaving to mourn her children: Calvin (Ina), Kingston, Ontario and Geraldine Green (Everett), St. John`s; four grandchildren: Heather and Craig Green, Jeffrey Taylor and Jackie McEachern (Michael); two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral service to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Mark`s Anglican Church, Logy Bay Rd. or to a charity of one`s choice.
GRAY, Elizabeth Jean - Passed peacefully away on June 19, 2003 at Glenbrook Lodge, St. John`s, aged 91 years. Formerly of Bell Island. Predeceased by mother and father Thomas J. & Catherine Gray; brothers: Wilson and Thomas Jr.; sister Catherine; sister-in-law Mary Gray; brother-in-law Norman Howie and niece Bertha Marilyn Gray. Leaving to mourn sister Dorothy Howie, Mount Pearl; nieces: Kathryn Gray and Dorothy (Jim) Long, St. John`s; other relatives, including Clara Long, St. John`s, Mary Mullowney, Holyrood and special friends from Bell Island and Glenbrook Lodge. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20. Funeral service will take place from Carnell`s Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. Interment at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean`s memory may be made to Glenbrook Lodge, 105 Torbay Road, St. John`s, NL, A1A 2G8. She will be sincerely missed; however, we remember her good life. She was an elegant lady and bountiful hostess. As manager of the Dosco Company Guest House on Bell Island for many years, she was hostess to and prepared meals for many dignitaries, including former Governor-General Vincent Massey. As well, she was employed at Government House, St. John`s and following retirement loved to attend their 'garden parties'. A faithful member of Gower Street United Church for many years, she was also a member of the Silver Chord Singers. She was never happier than when she was 'dressed up and on the go' and her sponge cakes were second to none! May she rest in peace
