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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. 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'
LINEGAR, William - Peacefully at the Griffith McConnell Home in Montreal on Monday, May 27, 2002. Beloved husband of Vera Dyson; cherished father of William. Predeceased by his first wife Estella and daughter Andrea. Loving step-father of Beverly, Robert, David; step-grandchildren: Andrew and Laura. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 307 Riverside Drive, St. Lambert on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
ROBERTS, Owen Edwin - passed away suddenly in Florida on April 7, 2001. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Margaret and daughter Lois (Jim Delaney); two special grandchildren: Christopher and Jennifer; one sister Jean (Roy Benson), Grand Falls-Windsor; and a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by parents William and Marjorie; brother Harry; and sister Bernice Kirkham. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2001 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
POWELL, Margeurite (nee Wiseman) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex on January 25, 2003 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas, May 15, 1974 and her son John, July 2002. Leaving to mourn four daughters, Carol Fleming (Basil); Judy Byrd (Ed); Jeanette Windsor (Frank), Dolores Palfrey, three sons Rodger (Beverly); Donald (Christine) and Brian. Twenty-five grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one special great-granddaughter, Olivia Powell. One brother-in-law, Charles Powell and wife Mary, two sisters-in-law Mrs. Elizabeth Kean and Marg Powell, many nieces, nephews and friends. Especially the staff of 2 North and 3 West of the Escasoni Complex where she received such tender-loving care. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday 7 p.m.- 10 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 29th, 2003, at 11 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one`s choice.
O`KEEFE, Allan - Passed peacefully away at St. Clares Mercy Hospital on June 19, 2001 formerly of Great Barisway, PB, age 85 years. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Rose O`Keefe; 2 brothers: Patrick and Michael; 2 sisters: Violet McGrath and Mary Tobias. Leaving to mourn with fond memories, 1 sister Bridget Power (Basil T.), St. John`s; 1 brother Gerard, St. Brides; several nieces and nephews, friends and caregivers, especially those at Gateway Residence, Dunville. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 21 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment to follow in Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Placentia.
KENDELL, Alma Pearl (nee Waye) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s, on Thursday, December 12, 2002, Alma Pearl Kendell of Coley`s Point, aged 85 years. Predeceased by her husband William. Leaving to mourn: Daughter Gloria (Terry) Mercer of Conception Bay South; two grandchildren: Tina Mercer of St. John`s, Melanie Mercer of St. John`s; sister Nellie Linthorne of Bonavista; very close nephew David Ralph and family; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Visitation Friday 2-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. from Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Interment in the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cemetery, Coley`s Point. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer`s Society.
O`BRIEN, Annie Doris (Taylor) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, on February 10, 2004, Annie Doris O`Brien (Taylor), aged 84 years. Predeceased by her first husband Wallace C. Taylor and her second husband Victor J. O`Brien. Leaving to mourn her sons: James (Judy) and William (Fiancee Debbie); grandchildren: Lisa (Tony), Jill (Mark), Tanya (Kevin), Robyn (Glenn) and Kim (Jerry); one great-grandson: Stephen; special sister-in-law Helen; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon Friday. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2004, from George St. United Church with Interment to follow at the General Protestant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
RIDEOUT, Rita Pearl - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, January 24, 2003, after a brief battle with cancer, Rita Rideout (nee Eddy) of Lead Cove, Trinity Bay, aged 60 years. Leaving to mourn her loving husband and best friend of 40 years, Robert, daughter Lisa Chiasson, sons Glen and Dale (Lisa), beloved grandchildren Kathleen Chiasson, Ashley and Megan Rideout and their mother, Shirley, Mark Rideout and his mother Christina; brothers Bill Eddy (Shirley) of New Chelsea and George Eddy (Catherine) of Sibleys Cove; sisters-in-law Adeline Eddy of Sibleys Cove, Pamela Janes (Harold) of St. John`s, Beverly Byrd (Dennis) of St. John`s, Roma Spurrell (Cyril) of Alberta, Audrey Phipps of North Carolina, Marie Royals (John) of Connecticut; brothers-in-law Joe Rideout of Gander, Jim Dorton of North Carolina, Mac Rideout (Libby) of St. John`s, and Winston Rideout of British Columbia. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home, Old Perlican, on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services to take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. from Bethel United Church, Sibleys Cove with Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery in Sibleys Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Carnell`s Funeral Home, St. John`s. 'She touched the lives of all she knew; and left the world a better place.'
EVANS, Gordon Patrick - passed away suddenly on October 2nd, 2003 at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Gordon Patrick Evans, aged 62 years. Predeceased by father and mother, Patrick and Mary (nee Slade); brothers: Ronald and James; brother-in-law Justin (Barney) Goodland; sister-in-law Teresa (Dooley) Burke; brothers-in-law: William Dooley and Patrick Burke; nephew Clinton Dooley; mother-in-law Josephine (Dunn) Dooley; father-in-law William Dooley Sr. He leaves to mourn wife of 42 years, Josephine (nee Dooley); children: Gordon (Tina), Rhonda (Cyril Brown), Deanne (Brian Harvey) and Rod; grandchildren: Gordie, Leanne and Brandon; sisters: Margaret (Kevin), Helen (Alec), Alice (Craig), Patsy (Alex), Irene (Con); brothers: David (Paula), Gerald (Carol), Joan, Charlene and Sylvia; sisters-in-law (Dooley`s): Irene Rose (Dennis), Alice English (Mike), Betty Hynes (Danny), Mary Lupelow (Bruce), Geraldine and Carm; brothers-in-law (Dooley`s): Jim, John, Harold, Kevin (Deb); very special cousins William (Billy) Evans (Margaret); special friends, Jim and Shirley Dyke; and many special friends; long time Molson employee; also many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one`s choice. Special thanks to the care professionals at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital ICU Staff. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 6th, 2003 from St. Teresa`s Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
AKERMAN, Ralph D. - Passed peacefully away at Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s, on Sunday, August 4, 2002, Ralph D. Akerman of Cupids, aged 57 years. Leaving to mourn wife Alma; sons: Derek (Charmaine) of Mississauga, Ontario, Darrin (Shauna) of Torbay, Dwayne (Sherri Chipman) of Cupids; brother David (Shirley) Akerman of Cupids; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Clarke`s Beach. Visitation 10- 12 noon, 2- 5 p.m., 7- 10 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 2 p.m. from United Church, Cupids. Interment in the United Church Cemetery, Cupids. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cupids United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.
RICKETTS, Dorothy Mary - April 23, 1913 - January 27, 2003. Passed peacefully at the Health Sciences Center, St. John`s, January 27, 2003, age 89 years, 9 months, a resident of the Pearlhouse Seniors` Home, Mount Pearl. Formerly of Stock Cove, Bonavista Bay, she resided at Gander for many years where she was employed at Gander Airport. She leaves to mourn her son Felix and his wife Judy of Mount Pearl, three grandchildren: Carol (Bill), North Carolina, Bridget (Douglas), St. John`s, Brian (Ginette), Gander; three great-grandchildren: Katie-Marie, Brianna and Andrew; one sister Katheleen Aylward, Gander; nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends from a long lifetime as a kind and giving person. Predeceased by her brothers: Walter and William. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph`s Church, Gander. Flowers gratefully accepted, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one`s choice. Whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:15)
PRESTON, Edna Frances - age 75 years - passed peacefully away at her home. Leaving to mourn, her brother Francis (Buck), Toronto, Ontario; stepbrothers: Paul (Margaret), Elliott Lake, Ontario; Bill, Vancouver, BC; Edward, Fredericton, NB; many nieces and nephews, her 'other family' Louise, Mary Carol, Barbara and John Nugent; many friends whom she loved and who loved her dearly. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday, December 19, 2002, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 20, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Cremation to Follow.
SHEPPARD, Florence Clara (nee Gosse) - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Nursing Home on Saturday, April 5, 2003, Florence Clara Sheppard, age 84 years. Predeceased by husband Claude in October 2001, brother Eric Gosse, sisters Cavell Dawe and Mabel Jerrett. Left with fond and loving memories, sons: Claude Jr. and Martin (Beverley), St. John`s; two grandchildren: Steven and Jenni; brother-in-law Allan Jerrett; niece Jean Gosse (Eugene); also other nieces, nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Special thank-you to the staff of St. Luke`s Nursing Home for their extraordinary care and support. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Field of Honour, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence`s memory may be made to St. Luke`s Homes.
COOK, Roberta M. (nee Crosbie) - Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home on Saturday, October 12, 2002, Roberta M. Cook, aged 77 years. Predeceased by her husband Malcolm in 1989. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter Judith Kelloway (Keith), Burin; son Dr. Graham Cook (Lana), Oshawa, Ont.; beloved grandchildren, Stephen (Karen), Andrew and Peter Kelloway; Krista, Justin, Graham and Patrick Cook; special friends Austin and Marg Gosling. Also left to mourn are her sister Mary (Molly) Power, St. John`s; sisters-in-law, Joydie Crosbie, England, Ruth Crosbie, Steady Brook, Vera Murphy, Florida, Marion Heath, St. John`s, Ena Cook, St. John`s and Alice Cook, Vancouver; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 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 Agnes Pratt Home or a charity of one`s choice.
JERRETT, Vernon Charles - December 5, 1917 - January 30, 2003. Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, January 30, 2003, Vernon Charles Jerrett of Cavendish, aged 85 years. Second World War Veteran, Royal Artillery and member of the Masonic Lodge, Heart`s Content #1275. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Emily (nee Jackson); sister, Minnie Ann Critch, Cavendish; brother, Ernest Jerrett (Beth), Ipswick, Mass., USA; brother-in-law, Wallace Jackson (Alberta), Scarborough, ON; sister-in-law, Gladys Jackson, Cavendish; a large number of nephews, nieces, also a large circle of relatives and friends. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 2, at Cavendish United Church at 2:30 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to Cavendish United Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of one`s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren`s Funeral Home, Dildo. Precious Memories Last Forever
REES, Wilberforce Stirling (Bill) - Passed peacefully away at Allison`s Manor, Manuels, on September 11th, 1999, Wilberforce Stirling Rees, in his 95th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy; his sister Ethel; his brothers: Alfred, George and Brian. Leaving to mourn his loss are niece Pauline Pike, Nova Scotia; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-9 p.m. Sunday; 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday; and 10 a.m. - 12 noon Tuesday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14th, 1999 from The Anglican Cathedral of St. John The Baptist with Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
GORMAN, Leslie R. (Buster) - Passed peacefully away at his home on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, age 74 years. Predeceased by wife Mamie. Leaving to mourn his four children: Wayne, Toronto, Sandra (Robert King), Orillia, Leslie Jr., Ricky; three grandchildren: Robert, Dale, Jason; brother Art (Betty); sisters: Betty Evans (John), Elsie Foley, Jean Yetman, Mame Whelan (Dave); also a wide circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Thursday from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, April 14th, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. from Caul`s Chapel. Interment at The Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the family.
CURTIS, Stan - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, December 15, 2002, age 82 years. Predeceased by his wife Catherine (Kitty Walsh, 1998). Leaving to mourn his sisters: Sr. Angela, Presentation Convent, and Anne (Bill) Battcock, St. John`s; brothers: Vincent (Joan), Toronto and Phonse (Judy, deceased), St. John`s; brothers-in-law: Fr. Ed Walsh and Walter (Lizzie) Walsh, St. John`s; sister-in-law Marion, St. John`s. Also leaving to mourn a very close friend, John (Carmel) Bridge and a large circle of loving nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7-10 p.m. and Monday from 2-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted.
THORNE, Maria - passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2002, at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, after a very short stay, Maria Thorne, aged 90 years. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Gordon on May 17, 2002; daughters, Judy (1949) and Barbara Ann (1957); sister Lillian; and son-in-law Eliol Sooley (2001). Left with fond and loving memories, daughters, Elizabeth Thistle (Bill); Bernice Lundrigan-Sooley, Toronto; grandchildren, Maria and Geoffrey Thistle, Barbara Lundrigan-Fowler (Bill), Tom Lundrigan; great-grandchildren, Noah Lundrigan, Jacob Lundrigan-Fowler; sisters-in-law, Susie Thorne and Violet Cple (Hoyles-Escasoni); and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. from St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Torbay. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Torbay. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the St. Nicholas Anglican Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one`s choice.
MARTIN, Mildred Joseph (nee Angel) - Passed peacefully away at her residence in St. John`s on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, Mildred Joseph Martin (nee Angel), in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Eric in 1995. Leaving to mourn sons: Ralph (Carmel), Mt. Pearl and devoted son Eric, with whom she resided; two daughters: Elizabeth Lamb (Jerry) and Diana Daley (Neil), all of Florida; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters: Evelyn O`Halligan, St. John`s and Stella Gamber, Pennsylvania; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place at Mildred`s request. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at The Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 11 a.m.
KEATS, Susie Mae - passed away peacefully at Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre on October 16, 2002, Susie Mae Keats in her 65th year. Predeceased by her parents: Sarah Jane and William Greening; brothers: Llewellyn, Lindbergh; and sister, Mabel. Left with fond and loving memories are spouse Andrew Keats; son Raymond (Connie) of Buchans; daughter Cynthia (James) Anthony of Kelligrews; brother Herbert (Sophie) of Botwood; sister Olive of Kelligrews; grandchildren: Wendy and Kurtis; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Anglican Church in Buchans. The Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2002. Interment to follow Buchans Community Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander.
DWYER, William T. (WWII Veteran - Gunner)- Passed peacefully away while visiting his family in Wabush, Labrador on Monday, October 01, 2001 William Thomas Dwyer, aged 91 years. Predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Florence Mary, January 2000 and infant great-grandson Angel Wall. Leaving to mourn his loving daughters: June (Ray Kelloway), Louise (Michael Aylward), Jane (Claude Bernard), Brenda (Leonard Clarke), Trudy (John Slade) and Marilyn (Keith Leamon); 10 beloved grandchildren; 6 cherished great-grandchildren; and one special great-great-grandchild. Also leaving to mourn his brother Patrick Dwyer; sisters: Doss Todd, Madeline Bell, Rose Auchinleck and Mary Wills; loving nephew Derm Dwyer; other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Thursday from 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, October 05, 2001 from St. Teresa`s Parish with Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. Flowers gratefully accepted.
