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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.
CODNER, Christopher Derek - Died accidentally on Sunday, June 2nd, 2002, Christopher Derek Codner, age 17, of Torbay. Dearly loved son of Dianne and Derek; special brother of Stephen and Kimberly. Also mourning his loss are grandparents, Betty and Lou Martin and Gladys and the late Charles Codner; aunts and uncles: Graham (Aggie) Codner, Andy (Kellie) Codner, Jennie (Gus) Martin, Gale (Joe) Burke, Charlene (John) Hickey, Linda Keating (Mike), Nicole Garrett (Steve Tapper), Helen Laird (Bruce), Paul Martin; cousins: Lisa and Leslie Codner, Karen and Jeff Martin, Krista and Jonathon Burke, Jason, Bradley and April Hickey, Lucas Codner, Laura and Andy Keating, Brad Garrett, Greg and Emily Laird; best friends: Luke Hayes, Matthew Manning and Adam Kavanagh and special girlfriend Amy Forsey, and many other friends and relatives. Funeral arrangements by Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Monday, June 3 from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. and Tuesday, June 4 from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 2 p.m. from Holy Trinity Church. Interment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Holy Trinity High School Scholarship Fund.
RIDEOUT, Fanny - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex on Monday, April 9th, 2001 Fanny Rideout, Long Pond, age 86 years. Predeceased by her husband Frank, 1991. Left with fond and loving memories, four daughters: Betty Kennedy (Norman), Isabelle Jones (Stewart), Ruby Cook (Dick), Jeanette Wilkins (Gordon); six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister Bessie Welch. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral to take place on Thursday, April 12th at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Dunne`s Hill, Foxtrap.
BURSEY, Uriah G. (Roy) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, January 27, 2003, Uriah G. (Roy) Bursey, aged 81 years. Second World War Veteran, Royal Navy (JX216796), and employee of the Provincial Government, Department of Transportation for 34 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and best friend of 58 years Irene (Fagner) Bursey; son Melvin (Carolyne), Halifax; daughter Pauline Heath (Wayne), Mt. Pearl; grandchildren: Geoffrey Bursey (Pamela), Deidre Lavoie (Rick), Christopher Heath (Tammy), Michelle Francis, Daniel Gagnon; great-grandchildren: Leigh Bursey, Krae Taylor; brother Frank Bursey (Dorothy); sisters: Mable Halliday, Evelyn Power; sisters-in-law: Doreen Wall (Bursey), Beatrice French; special sister-in-law Jessie Fagner; special niece Shirley Pitcher (Oliver); as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Noel Brown and VON nurses Sandy Halliday and Sheila Dominaux. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at the Field of Honor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the VON. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
FREAKE, Geraldine Mary - Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, on February 5, 2004, Geraldine Mary Freake in her 68th year. Left with loving memories are husband James (Jim); daughter Beverley (Brian) Burt of Gander; grandchildren: Michael, Max; mother May Batson of Gander; sisters: Delores Burt of Britannia, T.B., Doreen (Lorne) Green of Brighton, Ont; nieces, nephews: Tony (Kim), Toronto, Derek (Nancy), Clarenville, Wendy (Steve) of St. John`s, Andrew of Ottawa, Cheri (Steve), Bellville, Ont.; brothers-in-law: Lester (Josie) Curlew, Mark (Effie) Curlew of Botwood; sister-in-law Edna Curlew of Gander; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander with visitation Thursday evening 7-9 p.m.; Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, February 7th at 2 p.m. from Fraser Road United Church, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the NL Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (H. Bliss Murphy Center). Arrangements through Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander.
WILLIAMS, Alphonsus G. (Phonse) - 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Passed peacefully away, after a lengthy illness, at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, in his 83rd year, on April 15th, 2001. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, wife Mary (nee Fitzgerald), of 49 years; beloved children: Cindy Cooney, David (Marie Jos'), Marilyn Butler (Mark), Danny (Jane), Don, Kim Taylor (Colin) and Darrell; 16 precious grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; also a large circle of relatives and friends. The family would like to give a special thank-you to his caregivers at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex for the kindness and compassion they have shown to him and our family over the last few years. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd., on Monday and Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 9:30 a.m., St. Patrick`s Church. Interment Belvedere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alphonsus` memory to The Parkinson Foundation of Canada. 'Thank-you Dad, for a lifetime of loving and caring.'
HIBBS, Harold Hussey Sr. 'Con' - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Aug. 2, 2002, Harold 'Con' Hibbs Sr., aged 75 years. Left with fond memories are his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Harriet; 8 children: Bazel (Barb), Stan (Denise), Melvin (Barbara), Evelyn (Wayne), Harold (Ivy), Jackie, Clara (Blaine), Connie (Lees); sisters, Gertrude Churchill (Egbert) and Ethel; brother William (Rita); 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; special grandchildren: Shane, Chad and Jade and friend Wilson Andrews; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 2-10 p.m. an Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug. 5, 2002 at 11 a.m. from Memorial United Church, Portugal Cove-St. Philip`s followed by cremation. Interment on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the United Church Cemetery, Bauline Line. As an expression of sympathy, friends or relatives may send flowers or charitable donations in his memory to the Memorial United Church Building Fund.
SMITH, Lionel P. Jr. - Passed peacefully away after a short illness at St. Clare`s Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2002, Lionel P. Smith Jr., aged 67 years. Retired Metrobus driver and past honorary vice-president of the Benevolent Irish Society. Leaving to mourn, his loving wife of 40 years, Mary (nee Lawlor); three sons, Neil (Darlene), Andrew (Karen), and Jody (Heather); three precious grandsons, Jordan, Christian, and Ben; one darling granddaughter, Alicia; three sisters, Bernadette (Richard Moores), Madonna (Cec Gosse) and Imelda; two brothers, Charlie and Francis; mother-in-law Isabel Lawlor; two sisters-in-law, Rita (Lew Pearce), Agnes (Ross Poole); and one brother-in-law, Peter Lawlor (Esther). Also 'Special Little Buddies' Paul and Alex Holly. Also mourning his loss a large circle of friends and relatives, especially life long friend Wilfred O`Driscoll. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday, 12 noon-10 p.m., and Tuesday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 9:30 am. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
DeLONG, John Gilmore (Gil) - RCAF Captain (Retired), passed away in his sleep on September 5, 1999, aged 74 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Daisy; their four sons: Campbell (Irene), David (Rhonda), Ian (Patty) and Scott (Kim); sister Muriel and brother Maurice. Gil and Daisy were the grandparents of eight: Andrea, Christine, Paige, Allison, Anthony, Kiley, Michael and Michaela. Gil proudly served his country in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1945 to 1971. He was especially proud of his contributions to the Search and Rescue wing of the Armed Forces. Gil will be missed. He made an impression on us all. A Service of Remembrance was held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, B.C. on Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Kerry McIntrye officiating. Cremation entrusted to Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar, B.C. SANDS OF DUNCAN 'A Tradition of Trust' (250)746-5212
KING, Flossie May - Passed peacefully away at The Agnes Pratt Home on Sunday, April 8, 2001, Flossie May King, formerly of Bauline and Torbay, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Ambrose, November 1993 and daughter Florrie M. Penney, November 2000. Leaving to mourn with treasured memories, one daughter Shirley (Herb) LeGrow, Mount Pearl; three sons: Charlie, St. John`s, Clayton (Evelyn), Pouch Cove, Gerald (Cynthia), Bauline; son-in-law Clayton Penney, Manuels. Also leaving to mourn twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; one brother Robert J. King, Melrose, Mass., U.S.A.; sister-in-law and special friend Violet King, Pouch Cove; also special friend Ruth King, St. John`s; along with a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at the Agnes Pratt Home, especially Nurse Nadine Noel for her constant caring and tenderness during Mom`s final hours. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, 7-10 p.m. on Monday; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Wednesday. Funeral Service to be held at The Bauline United Church, Bauline at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Interment at Bauline United Church Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to The Bauline United Church. 'May her gentle soul rest in peace.'
JANES, Raymond - Passed peacefully away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February 3, 2004, Raymond Janes, aged 62 years, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife Freda (Brooks); dearly loved children Barbara and Steven; grandson Nathan; brother Graham (Carole); Uncle Graham Janes (Ruth); as well as many other close relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on Thursday, February 5, 2004 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on Friday, February 6, 2004 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, February 6, 2004 at Cowan Heights United Church at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being graciously accepted or donations can be made in his memory to The NFLD Chapter of the Children`s Wish Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
HOWELL, Mary Theresa - It is with sorrow that the Howell family of Shea Heights announce the passing of our wife, mother, great-grandmother, Mary Theresa (Reddy) Howell on March 30, 2002. With her family by her side, she entered to God`s waiting arms after a short courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband Bill of 52 years; her sons, Bill Jr. (Debbie), Bobby, Gerald, Eddy, Dennis and David (Linda); her daughters, Barbara Hodder, Judy Grimbly, both of Ontario, Stella (Brian) Hanlon, of Shea Heights. Predeceased by her daughter Betty Howell (2000) and her granddaughter, Alicia Grimbly. Missing her forever are her grandchildren: Terry, Charlene, Chrissy and Rene, Kelly and Michelle, Lisa and Meagan, Sara, Jaime and Scott, Nikki, Ryan and Sean; great-grandson Tyler. Also her brothers, David (Mary) Reddy, Lar (Ivy) Reddy, Mike (Alice) Reddy; and many nieces and nephews. She has numerous friends and neighbours she treasured for years and she was an active member with the C.N.I.B. where it was her second home for many years. She is dearly loved. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 to St. John Bosco Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the C.N.I.B. would be greatly appreciated.
BAMBRICK, COLBERT - GILBERT, Karen - passed away January 29, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer in the presence of her loving family, Karen Colbert-Gilbert, 42. Predeceased by her son Brant, January 21, 1998. Left to mourn husband Ivan; daughter Meghan; step-son Joseph; parents: Joseph Colbert and Rosalie Colbert; sisters: Barb (Randy Aspell), Diane (Ken White), Michelle (Wayne Ward); brother Joseph Colbert Jr. (Peggy); extended family, Hubert and Pearl Gilbert and families; nieces and nephews: Lori, Jacinta and Brittany Aspell, Melissa and Kyle White, Michaela Colbert, Cassandra and John Colbert; aunts and uncles: Cyril Colbert (Deloris), Essie Hutchings, Mary Ellen Kavanagh (Aiden), Ethel Hynes (Joe); special friends: Barb Greening and Ruth Colbert. Sharing also in our time of sorrow are her many friends of Buchans and the Southern Shore. Resting at Ryan`s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Friday, January 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Mass 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael`s Church, St. Michael`s. 'Angels Among Us'
BARNES, Carl Curtis - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, Carl Curtis Barnes of Shoal Harbour in his 85th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife Martha of 63 years; son Jim Barnes of Shoal Harbour; brother-in-law Austin Hollett (Thelma), Burin and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service held on Friday, October 18, 2002 from Shoal Harbour United Church with Interment at United Cemetery, Shoal Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shoal Harbour United Church, Church Fund.
GRACE, Margaret (Margie) - 6742 Gulfport Blvd. S. 114, St. Petersburg, Florida 33707-3846. The many friends of Margie Grace both in St. John`s and Corner Brook will be saddened to hear of her passing on August 14, 1999. She was the Rental Manager at the Friendly Native Beach Resort for fourteen years and retired in 1991. It was there that she met and made many friends from Newfoundland. She is survived by her husband Virgil, a son William and a daughter Vickie.
RANDELL, Calvin Winston - passed away suddenly at the Escasoni Complex on Monday, January 27, 2003, Calvin Winston Randell, aged 60 years. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Bertha; brothers: Albert and Adam. Leaving to mourn his wife Marguerite; daughter Trudy; son Andrew; sisters: Edith Newman (John), Hazel Campbell (Max) and Rhoda Fillier; brothers: Norm (Matilda), Peter (Alma) and Sam (Emma); sister-in-law Virtue, Wilmore and Cora Coole; and a large circle of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Tuesday from 12 noon- 5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2003 from the Bethesda Pentecostal Church, MacDonald Drive. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Bethesda Church Building Fund or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Special thanks to the staff at the Health Sciences Center, Leonard Miller Center and to the Escasoni Transition Unit for their compassionate care. Also to the pastors and his church family at Bethesda Pentecostal Church for their continued love and support. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
ADAMS, Fred - Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on June 19th, 2003, Fred Adams of Gander. Predeceased by mom and dad, Ella and Alexander Adams and bother Gary Adams. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife Bonnie; children: Todd, Terry, Tina and Tanya; grandchildren: Alexander and Nicholas, all of Gander; brothers: Allan (Anne) of Cape George, NS, Forbes (Nellie) of Glovertown, NL, Keith of Cape George, NS, Wayne (Stella) of Lewisporte, NL, Kevin (Paulette) of Brampton, ON, Brian (Elaine) of Cape Breton, NS, Gordon of Antigonish, NS, Roderick (Debbie) of Cape George, NS and Theodore (Jean) of Cape George, NS; sisters: Karen (Ed) of Cape George, NS, Lois (Tom) of Cape George, NS and Ellen (Paul) of Antigonish, NS; special sister-in-law Pauline of Rocky Harbour, NL; also a large number of nieces, nephews and friends. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 20th. Funeral service at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21st, 2003 from Fraser Road United Church, Gander. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.com to sign our online guest book.
O`BRIEN, Mary Ann (nee Finn) - Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at the Health Sciences Centre on August 6, 2003, Mary Ann O`Brien, aged 84 years, 11 months. Predeceased by husband John (1994). Leaving to mourn with many treasured memories her son Maurice (Lynne); daughters Cathy Breen (Bud), Margie Osmond (Sam), Joni Snow (Dave), 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn are her sister Nora (Ches) and sister-in-law Perpetua Stokes (Elmer) of Delaware; special niece Kathleen of Halifax. Other nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, on Thursday, August 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday, August 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Saturday, August 9, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Mary Queen of the World Church Parish Stain Glass Window Fund. 'Ever remembered, ever loved.'
