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ORSER, Weldon Harold (Buck) - passed away at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, amongst family and friends, following a courageous two year battle with colon cancer, Weldon 'Buck' Orser, age 60 years. Although he was originally from Hartland, NB, he was a Newfoundlander at heart. He served with the RCMP in NF & Lab. for 27 years and with the government for 12 years. He is predeceased by his mother Gladys; father Harold; step-mother Ruby and several aunts and uncles. Leaving to mourn his wife of 36 years Geraldine; son Chris; daughter Carrie Lynn Williams (husband Michael); two granddaughters: Karly and Madison Williams; mother-in-law Marion Stokoe; sisters-in-law: Gail Lee (Ken) and Ann Smith; aunts: Ruby Dickinson and Ruth Hare (Clifton); cousins: Robert Dickinson (Gloria) and Joyce Estabrooks (Jerry); step-sisters: Susan Grant (Tom) and Ann Morgan (Eric). Also leaving to mourn a large circle of friends and work colleagues across Canada. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Buck is resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31 from 1- 4 and 7- 10 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the United Church, Portugal Cove on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Interment to follow at United Church Cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Buck`s memory may be made to the Children`s Wish Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
MacPHERSON, Jane Marie (Mary) - Passed peacefully away in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, N.S., September 27, 2002, Jane Marie (Mary) MacPherson, of Big Pond, Cape Breton, with her seven children by her side. Born in Glace Bay, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Angus Dan and Catherine (MacPhee) Morrison. Left with fond memories are daughters: Jeanie (Gordon Chaisson), Long Pond, Nfld., Judy (Conrad Lutes), Goose Bay, Labrador, Margie, Toronto, Ont., Bernadette (George Salmaniw), St. John`s, Nfld.; sons: Duncan (Pat), Goderich, Ont., Tom (Bev), Big Pond, Terry (Debbie), Sydney; sister Vera (Martin) MacIsaac, Pickering, Ont.; special cousin, Cathy; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John Colin and brother Tom. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, October 1st at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary`s Parish Church, Big Pond. Rev. Joe Gillis officiated, assisted by Rev. Albert Maroun. Interment followed in the parish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Mary will be dearly missed by her loving children, family and many friends.
ROBSON, Hugh X. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clares Mercy Hospital, Sunday, October 1, 2000, Hugh X. Robson, aged 72 years. Predeceased by brothers: Robert and William; sisters: Elizabeth and Mary. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife of 45 years, Frances; two sons: Gordon and Paul; two daughters: Barbara Hogan (Gerald) and Kathy Hurley (Bill); 6 grandchildren: Steven and Nicole Robson, Shawn Robson, David and Glen Hogan and Victoria Hurley; sisters-in-law: Lil and Vera; special nephew Gary Robson (Donna); also many nieces, nephews and a large circle of other family and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be from St. Teresa`s Church at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4th, 2000 with 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 Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association.
CRUMMELL, Ronald Douglas - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, May 30, 2002, Doug (Crummey), age 76. He was a retired employee of the CNR and Newfoundland Dockyard. Predeceased by his wife Daphne in 1995; his mother Alice; father Ronald and his brother George. Leaving to mourn their sad loss are his seven children: Bruce (Wenda), Bev, Brenda Butt (Bill), Barb Foster (Bob), Bonnie Corbett (John), Boyd (Cheryl), Blair Smith (Dave); ten grandchildren: Kelly, Krista, Darlene, Darryl, Kayla, Kyle, Kory, Colin, Nicole and Natasha; two great-granddaughters: Kourtney and Kaitlin; three brothers: Ralph (Sally), Walt (Dorothy), Dave (Sheila); three sisters: Olive Dinn, Hattie Pocha and Elizabeth Kavanaugh (Ed); two brothers-in-law: Lloyd (Kay) Norman, Dave Norman; sisters-in-law: Geraldine Oates (Jack) and Bessie Crummell; as well as other relatives and friends including those of the Witless Bay Line. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st, 2002 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
EARLE, Wallace - passed away suddenly at his residence, Bell Island on September 29, 2001, age 62 years. Leaving to mourn his two daughters: Kathleen and Charlotte, both at Ontario; five sisters: Myra Carter, Hazel Coombs, Anita Parsons, Ros Atkins and Minnie Westmeyer; three brothers: Randolph, Clifford and Walter; special nephew, Frederick Earle; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. At Wallace`s request, a graveside service and Interment will take place on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in The Anglican Cemetery, Bell Island.
HISCOCK, George W. - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Friday August 1, 2003, George W. Hiscock, aged 77 years. Predeceased by his daughter, Helen Purcell, brother Harrison, sisters Sue Burkeo and Jessie Keith, brother-in-law Reg Squires. Left with fond and loving memories, daughters Barbara Davidson, Judith Burger (Dieter); sons Charles, Derrick (Dianne) and Boyd; their mother, Marion; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; son-in-law John Purcell; brothers: Tom (Mertle), Herb, Charles (Lorna); brothers-in-law: John Squires (Rita), Ron Burkeo and Clarence Keith; sisters-in-law: Mary Matthews (Hayward), Verna Hiscock and Annie Squires; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral service from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, August 4, 2003, at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers accepted or donation in George`s memory may be made to the Alzheimer`s Society.
WALSH, Ronald - Passed peacefully away at Kennedy`s Riverside Manor, Holyrood on Wednesday, August 6, 2003, Ronald Walsh, aged 86 years, formerly of Avondale. Predeceased by his wife, Mae (nee Nugent) (1998), his son-in-law Jerome Hawco (1985), his brothers: Cyril, Tony and Michael. Left with cherished memories are his children: Isabel Hawco-Bursey (Field), St. John`s; Betty Iwanonkiw (Peter), ON; Doreen Conway (Dick), Conception Hr.; Tony (Judy), AB; Ron (Michelle), ON; Gordon (Sue), ON; Theresa Goldsworthy (Randy), NS; Matthew, AB; his 17 grandchildren and four precious great-grandchildren, his brother Andy (Mary), St. John`s, his sister Betty Murray, St. John`s, three sisters-in-law Teresa James, Clarke`s Beach; Joy Walsh, St. John`s; Florentine Walsh, Goulds. Also a circle of other relatives and friends especially the residents and staff of Kennedy`s Riverside Manor. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2003, following 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Assumption Church, Avondale. Interment will be in the family plot at Assumption Cemetery, Avondale. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Assumption Parish Memorial Fund or to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.dunphysfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. 'Not lost to memory or love, but safe in our Father`s home above.'
REID, Bessie G. (nee Moore) - passed away suddenly at St. Clare`s Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, Bessie Reid of Dildo, age 84 years. Predeceased by husband, Frederick in 1991. Leaving to mourn; four sons and four daughters, Vern (Melba), Fred (Mary), Ron (Bea), Darrell (Brenda), Marjorie Gosse (Raymond), Phyllis Moore (Irving), Jean Pinsent (Wayne), Betty MacIsaac (Larry); fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, brother John Moore, sister Elsie Mills, a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. The funeral service will be held from the Salvation Army Citadel, Trinity Bay South Corps on Saturday June 1 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at the Salvation Cemetery, Dildo. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
HALL, Patrick - passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 1st, 2003, age 74 years. Predeceased by two sons: Patrick and Vincent and grandson Paddy. Left to mourn his wife of 44 years, Ruth; daughters: Ruthie, Bernice (Bun) and Lisa; two sons-in-law: Gerry and Bill; grandchildren: Leann, Bernice (Sis), Billy, Maison; two great-grandchildren: Taylor and Brianna; sister Hilda Brien (Dave); brothers: Bill and Bernard; special friend Jim Dyke; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 4th, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
MORRISSEY, Eliza Margaret (nee Wall) - Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Aug. 4, 2002, aged 76 years. Daughter of the late Jack and Francis Wall. Leaving to mourn her loving husband John; and seven children, John (Marjorie), Corner Brook, Betty George (Jim), Gambo, Dave (Phyllis) Appleton, Gertie Hynes (John), Miramichi, N.B., Brenda Rich, St. John`s, Gerard (Eileen), Goose Bay, Nick (Kathy), Paradise; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Dwyer, Gander, Gertie Power, Stephenville, Agnes Ford (Cyril), Alberta; brother Leo (Florence), Quebec; sisters-in-law Rita Furey, St. John`s, Anne Schmidt, Cambridge, Ont., Carmel Morrissey, Gambo; great-aunt Florrie Dick; special friends, Agnes Pynn and Nellie Kelly. And a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Pritchett`s Funeral Home, Gambo. Funeral service to take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Gambo, Wednesday, Aug. 7. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Dialysis Unit, Health Sciences Complex.
KEELS, Lawrence Joseph - Passed peacefully away at Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario on Sunday, July 28, 2002 after a short illness, age 70 years. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Violet Keels and his sister Mary. Leaving to mourn his companion Elsie Wright; brother Clement and sister-in-law Patricia, Mount Pearl, NF; nephews: Micheal (Janice), Mount Pearl, NF, Sean (Karen), Petawawa, ON, Daniel in Edmonton, AB, Timothy in Ottawa, ON and niece Mary in Mount Pearl, NF; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass is to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Petawawa, Ontario on Friday, August 2, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.
MAHER, Catherine (Kitty) (nee Dalton) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Home on Monday, October 14, 2002, in the presence of her loving family, Catherine (Kitty) Maher, age 91. Predeceased by her husband Edward Maher, May 1976. Leaving to mourn four sons: Billy (Phyllis), Paradise; Eddie (Sadie), St. John`s; Jim (Ellen), N.W.T.; John (Ellen), Chamberlains; five daughters: Joan Monteith (Florida), Marie Ballard (Bob), Ohio; Carol-Ann Bemister (Dave), Torbay; Linda Dicks (Stead), Labrador City; Deb Stamp (Tony), St. John`s; 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 17, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
LUDLOW, Louise - Louise Ludlow, formerly of Rodger`s Cove, Gander Bay, passed away in Edmonton, Alberta on June 10, 2003 at the age of 91 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Sadie of Fort McMurray and Eileen (Ed) of Edmonton; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; brothers: Lester and Lewis (Margaret) and sister Violet; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Chesley and son John in 1964; son Ben and daughter Kathleen in 1997; and grandchildren: Mary Ludlow, Debbie Hillier and Freddy Bird. A memorial service will be held August 10th, 2003 from the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Wings Point, Gander Bay with Interment of ashes at the Victoria Cove Cemetery also in Gander Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
FULFORD (Leonard), Irene Patricia - August 3, 2002 - Passed peacefully away in hospital surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Irene (72 years of age) was predeceased by her husband Vincent. Leaving to mourn a large circle of family and friends. Loving mother of Dennis, Phyllis and husband Glenn, Vincent and wife Pamela, Gerard and wife Geraldine, David and wife Diane, Lawrence, and Robert and partner Leona. Cherished grandmother of Patricia, Darryl, Candace, Pamela, Emily, Allison, Stephen, Rebecca, Jamie Gerard, Nicole and Alex; and a caring great-grandmother of Jasmine, and special caregiver to Kenneth and Patrick. A special sister to Don, Annie, Alice and Christine and the departed Mary, Ron, Veronica, John and Helen. A dear aunt to many loving nieces and nephews with memories of Jackie and Deanie, Madonna and Sandra, Brenda, Sharon, Debbie, and Linda. A supportive neighbour and a devoted member of the Legion of Mary, the St. Teresa`s Eucharistic Ministers and many other Christian groups and associations. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Saturday, August 3, 7-10 p.m., Sunday 12 noon-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. God looked around His garden and He found an empty space, He then looked down upon this earth and saw your glowing face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God`s Garden must be beautiful for He only takes the best.
SIMMONDS, Phyllis Mildred (nee Cuff) - On June 20, 2003 we lost a dear friend, a very kind, considerate and compassionate woman. Our mother passed peacefully away at her home in her 81st year. Predeceased by her husband Hugh Reginald (Reg) Simmonds (St. John`s). Her Parents (Ben and Hattie Cuff) of Bonavista. Brothers Don and Calvin Cuff of Bonavista. Survived by one sister Gertie Keel (Herber John), Sisters-in-law Vi Barnes (Wallace), Betty Oake (Ray), Phyllis Dilworth (Frank). Leaving to mourn 5 daughters: Peggy Best (Allan), Bev Urquhart (Donald), Jean Penney (Wilson), Brenda Howell (Tony) & Janice Simmonds; one son William B. Simmonds (Johanne); 8 grandchildren (Stephen & Nicole) (Craig & Cathy), (Dale & Dawn) (Christopher & Craig); four great-grandchildren (Matthew & Haley Thistle), (Brett Urquhart), (Kayla Morey). She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. A private family service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003 at Cowan Heights United Church and will be officiated by the Rev. Bruce Kearley. Donations may be made in her memory to the local food bank.
AUSTIN, Alex - Peacefully passed away at Happy Valley-Goose Bay, on October 2nd, 2001, in his 76th year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Leaving to mourn wife Ella; daughter Kim Cabot (Floyd), Happy Valley; son Rick (Lynn), Paradise, NF; step-son Morgan (Bonnie), Gander; sisters: Helen Blundon, Mount Pearl, Joan Sloan (Bill), Rexdale, Ontario; sister-in-law Jean Austin, St. John`s; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also a large number of nephews, nieces and circle of friends. Funeral and Interment to take place at Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday, October 5th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
CRONAN, Ann Mary - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on September 29, 2000, Ann Mary Cronan (nee Davis) in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband Jack; brother John Davis; sisters: Mary Whittle and Ida Manning. Leaving to mourn sister Rita (Bob) Price ; sister-in-law Angela Power and a great number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday, October 1, 2000 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Monday, October 2, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
KENNY, William K - World War II Veteran, Service #JX247989. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, William K. Kenny, age 90 years, of Fermeuse. Predeceased by his parents William & Bridget and brothers: James & Patrick. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 27 years, Bernadette (Fennelly); his nieces: Mary Johnson, Renews, Josephine Greene, Corner Brook and a large number of great nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Visitation on Thursday, December 19 from 2-10 pm and Friday, 10 am - 10 pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 21 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Fermeuse. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeos Restoration Committee or a charity of one`s choice.
LOCKE, Cyril A. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Hospital, on February 5, 2004, Cyril A. Locke, aged 71 years. Predeceased by his wife Florence King 1968; son Leo, grandson Justin. Leaving to mourn son Cyril (wife Lena), Peter (wife Debbie), daughter Sharon, son Robert; nine grandchildren Brad, Justina, Nicole, Kimberly, Gregory, Jennifer, Christina and Victoria; sisters Jean Baker (George), Gwen Chaulk (Percy), Catherine Groves (Eric); brother Bill; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue Sunday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service 11 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2004, from Barrett`s Chapel with inurnment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
LAWES, Denis - Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, April 02, 2003. Denis Lawes, formerly of Renews, aged 79 years. Leaving to mourn two sons: Gary, Rick (Donna); four daughters: Glenda, Juanita (Fletch), Lisa (Sonny), Shirley; ten grandchildren; Trina, David, Natasha, Sandy, Samantha, Laura, Melissa, Kyle, Tyler and Robyn; five great-grandchildren; ex-wife Assumpta; special friends Harold and Dave, and long-time friend Jack Bavis; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 4th, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Paul`s Church, Newfoundland Drive. Cremation to follow.
BUDDEN, Pearl (nee Brown) - Passed peacefully away at the Caribou Memorial DVA Pavilion on Monday, February 9, 2004, at the age of 85. Predeceased by her husband George, December 1983 and her brother Allan, September 1991. Leaving to mourn her daughter Barbara Skinner (Reg); two sons: Keith (Waveline), Perry (Carol); her sister Mabel Colbourne of Corner Brook and her brother Bennett (Mildred); sister-in-law Pearl Brown; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7 - 10 p.m. on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Wednesday and from 10 a.m. - 12 noon on Thursday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2004 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. God saw that she was weary, that the hill was hard to climb, so He closed her tired eyelids and whispered 'Peace be Thine'
CAVE, Wilson (Sr.) - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Friday, December 13, 2002, Wilson F. Cave (Sr.), age 77 years. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Annie; daughter Bonnie (Jim Sheehan); sons: Gordon (Judy) and Wilson (Beverly) of Mt. Pearl; also his grandchildren: Tammy (Philip Gough), Beverly (Danny Wiseman), Jimmy, Krista and Trevor; one great-granddaughter Madison. Also leaving to mourn his sisters and brothers, including special sister Violet (Alfred Thomas); as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. -12 noon Saturday. Funeral Service to take place 2 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002 from Barrett`s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Inurnment to take place at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
