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GALLAGHER, Hilda M. - passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Center September 7, 1999, Hilda M. Gallagher of St. John`s. Aged 68 years. Predeceased by husband Patrick in 1997 and brother Don. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, two sons: Gary (Sheila) and Patrick (Dianne); two daughters: Cathy (Gary French) and Janet (Philip Lane); 10 grandchildren: Scott, Sean, Jeffery, Stephen, Peter, Colin, Melanie, Erin, Ryan and Michael; two sisters: Yvonne (Clarence Randell) and Judy (Richard Whitty), Dartmouth, N.S.; one brother Al (Gloria) Bulgin; and sister-in-law Barbara, Ontario; three brothers-in-law: Gerry, New York, Ray (Elizabeth) and Frank (Sis); six sisters-in-law: Peg Nelson, Kay Milauskas, Loretta Lewis, Genevieve Unger and Florence Haney, all in the USA; and special sister-in-law Rita McDonald, St. John`s; and caregiver Bernadette Crocker. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home. Funeral to be held on Friday, September 10th, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Pauls Church, Newfoundland Drive. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Newfoundland. 'May She Rest in Peace.'
MURPHY, Mary (Flynn) - Age 79 years of Calvert. Passed peacefully away after a very brief struggle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center, on April 7, 2003, two days after her 79th birthday. Predeceased by her first husband Patrick Flynn in 1990. Leaving to mourn her loving husband Bernard, who is residing at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, her niece Mary Margaret Pine, nephews: John, Robert, Patrick and their families; step-sons: David Murphy (Betty), Wally Murphy (Sharon), Tim Murphy (Pat); step-daughters: Marilyn Healey (Glenn), Lorraine King (Kevin) and Carol Ann Hartery (Rod) and their families; Ann Gushue (her caregiver for the past six months); also other relatives and friends. Resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Visitation on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 9, from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Funeral Notice to be announced later. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Patrick`s Mercy Home.
DUNPHY, Maureen B. - passed away at Carbonear on Wednesday, August 6, 2003, Maureen B. Dunphy of Carbonear, age 50 years. Predeceased by mother Mary T. Leaving to mourn daughter Melanie, Mount Pearl; father John M. Sr., Carbonear; four brothers: Brian, St. John`s, Tom (Jeanne), Frederickton, NB, Dan (Brenda), Carbonear and John (Sheila), Harbour Grace; one sister Eileen (Dunphy) Blackmore, St. John`s; six nieces; as well as a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, WATER STREET, CARBONEAR with visitation hours by request of the family on Friday, August 8 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to Maureen B. Dunphy Memorial Fund. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhom.com to sign the memorial guest book.
FLEMING, Ita - Passed peacefully away on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at St. Clare`s Hospital, Ita Fleming of St. Vincent`s, S.M.B., in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband John, 1998; infant daughter Edna, 1935; son Frank (Earl), 1999; parents John and Rose Hayward; sister Theresa Fleming and brothers: Leonard, Raymond and Joseph. Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are five daughters: Lillian (Joe Parrott), Imelda Critch, Carmel (Joe Whitty), Ethel (Greg Davis), London, Ont., Caroline, St. John`s; seven sons: Christopher, Joseph (Collette), St. Vincent`s, Vincent, St. John`s, John (Marrion), Stephenville, Ed (Joan), London, Ont., Sylvester (Susan), Calgary, Gary (Paula), Gaskiers; daughter-in-law Cathy, St. John`s; thirty grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; brothers: Ron (Helen), Clar (Ruth), Walter; sisters-in-law: Mary Curtis, Lucy Hayward, Marge Hayward. She will be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and close friends, especially Vonnie Neville and her caretakers at Neville`s Seniors Home, St. Mary`s. Remains resting at Stamp`s Funeral Home, St. Vincent`s, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart Church, St. Vincent`s, Monday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow R.C. Cemetery, St. Vincent`s. And while she lies in peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep.
O`NEILL, Mary Frances (nee Brothers) - Passed peacefully away at Fahey`s Personal Care Home, Fermeuse, Tuesday, February 19, 2004, Mary O`Neill of Port Kirwan, Fermeuse, age 85 years. Predeceased by husband Cyril and brothers: Peter and Patrick Brothers. Left with fond and loving memories son: Jim (Carol), grandchildren: Tracey (Cory), Jennifer (John) Ryan, Goulds and son: Gerald (Carolann), grandchildren: Gail, Gerry, Joshua and Colin of Port Kirwan, staff and residents of Fahey`s Personal Care Home; sisters-in-law: Helen Brothers and Margaret O`Neill, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse, Wednesday, 3 pm - 10 pm and Thursday, 10 am - 10 pm. Funeral notice later. A Mother`s Love is a Blessing
BRYANT, Marion Irene (nee Brown) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, August 4, 2003, age 78 years. Marion Irene Bryant, formerly of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her husband, Herbert W.F. Bryant of Hickman`s Harbour, Random Island, in 1986. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, daughters: Lynn, Pamela and Shelley; son Herbert; grandchildren: Fonda, Kyle and Craggen; and great-grandson Henry, as well as other relatives and many dear friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Service will be held at Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayer`s Road, Halifax, NS on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association.
JACOBS, Emma Jane - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Emma Jane Jacobs, age 80, announce her passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre on Monday, June 18, 2001. Predeceased by her parents Thomas & Sarah Oliver; daughter Gloria Jacobs; grandchildren Owen Green & Jennifer Jacobs; brother Stanley Oliver & sister Evangeline Milley. Left with fond and loving memories are husband Lewis; sons: Tom (Ada), St. Phillips, Ronald, Abbotsford, BC, Ralph (Cherry), Baie Verte, Edgar (Bernadette Downey), Sackville, NS, Neville, Sackville, NS, Bob (Elaine), Snook`s Arm; daughters: Jenny Norman (Gary), Baie Verte, Eva Greene (Harry), Manitawadge, ON, Maxine Boehler (Klaus), Baie Verte, Joan Whibley (Jamie), Orilla, ON. Also leaving to mourn brothers: Cecil Oliver, North Harbour & Fraser Oliver (Stella), Burnt Point, 32 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home, Baie Verte on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Thursday from Bethany United Church, Baie Verte. Interment will follow at Bethany United Cemetery, Baie Verte. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in her memory to the BVPHC - Residential Care Unit - 'Floral Beautification Plan.' Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Eddie Wimbleton, Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home - (709)532-9555.
Brockerville-Bailey, Tammy - Passed peacefully away at her home on March 29, 2002, Tammy Brockerville-Bailey, aged 41 years. Predeceased by father Julian and father-in-law Rev. Edward Bailey. Leaving to mourn husband Jonathan Paul Bailey; children Jeremy Kane and Adam Kane; mother Joan; eight brothers: Adrian, Terry (Gwen), Gary (Marsha), Brendan (Debbie), Cyril (girlfriend Nedena), Sonny (Daisy), Corey (Lisa) and Mannie (Janet); sister Violet Moores (David); sisters-in-law Sharon, Janet, Denise, Heather, Susie and Danette; brother-in-law Hedley; mother-in-law Geneva Norris; stepfather Stanley; grandmother Elizabeth Bailey; nine nieces; eight nephews; one great niece; two great nephews; special friends Selena and Dean Abbott, Virginia Pennell, Anne Hanton and Keith Crickard. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, on Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Church 9:30 a.m. Monday with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
PENNEY, Annie Beatrice - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear, on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, Annie Beatrice Penney of Western Bay, age 98 years. Predeceased by husband Nelson; daughters Ruth and Millicent; son Joseph; grandson Edwin Reeder; son-in-law Van Reeder; brothers Jack, Willis, Ronald, Douglas and Hedley; sister Maude Pennell. Leaving to mourn two daughters Susie Reeder, Kelowna, B.C., and Daphne (Clarence) Cple, Victoria; two sons Clarence (June), Calgary, and George (Daphne), Blackhead; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; sons-in-law Ronald Crummey, Carbonear, Edward Foote, Ontario, and Grayson Jacobs, Western Bay; two sisters Blanche Whalen, Lindsay, Ont., and Pearl King, Mount Pearl; sisters-in-law Marjorie Whalen, Whiteway, and Marion Butt; three nieces Susie, Lenora, Pauline and families, all of Ontario; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay, until 12 noon Sunday, Dec. 15. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. from McDowell United Church and Cemetery, Western Bay North. Flowers gratefully accepted, or as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to McDowell United Church, Western Bay, or McDowell United Church Cemetery, Western Bay North. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information, please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750.
ROWE, Effie (nee Hutchings) - Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, on November 30, 2003, a much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Effie Rowe, formerly of St. John`s, age 92 years. Predeceased by husband Allan Douglas, son Gordon, daughter Bette and grandson Douglas Stockton. Leaving to mourn with precious memories children: Ivy (Mike Alba), Colorado Springs, Boyd (Audrey), Glovertown, Robert (Helen), St. John`s; sixteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Oram`s Funeral Home, Glovertown, with funeral service from Faith United Church, Glovertown, Wednesday, December 3, at 2 p.m.. Interment at Hillside Memorial Gardens, Glovertown. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory to Hillside Memorial Gardens, Glovertown.
PARSONS, Warren C. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, Warren C. Parsons of Ochre Pit Cove, age 82 years. Predeceased by parents John and Ethel, step-mother Jessie and brother Reginald. Leaving to mourn one brother Victor (Ruby) of Colborne, Ont., sister-in-law Betty Parsons of New Mexico, nephews, nieces and well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, main highway, Western Bay, with visitation hours by request of the family on Monday, Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Ochre Pit Cove. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the United Church, Ochre Pit Cove. For any additional information, please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.
WALSH, William Joseph - Passed peacefully away, surrounded by family, at the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home in Carbonear, on Monday, December 1, 2003, William Walsh of Bay de Verde in his 88th year. Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Mary Walsh; brothers: Mark and James; sisters: Katherine (Kate), Ethel and Gertrude; grandson: Glen and great-grandson: Kyle. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Alice of 64 years; son Mark; daughters: Margaret, Gertie (Stan) and Marina (Dave); twelve grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. A special thank you is extended to the staff of the Harbour Lodge Nursing Home for their compassion and care during his stay and to his special friend, Sam, for all your help and companionship over the past few months. He was a man who loved to play the accordion and has so since the age of nine in many communities and functions in Bay de Verde and the surrounding areas. Over the years he has met many people and touched many lives. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home in Old Perlican. Funeral services to be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 11:00 a.m. from Parish of the Assumption Church in Bay de Verde. Interment to follow at R.C. Cemetery in Bay de Verde. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one`s choice.
MOORES, Laura (nee Hibbs) - Passed peacefully away on Monday, April 1, 2002 at Chancellor Park, Laura Moores, formerly of Cornwall Heights, St. John`s, in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Clarence Moores; sisters: Dorothy, Mabel (Mab), Margaret and Anne and brothers: Richard and Winston (Wink). Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, her one son David Moores, daughter-in-law Karen Thistle and loving grandsons: Colin and Joel. Also leaving to mourn her extended family, many friends, especially bridge partners on Cornwall Heights and elsewhere, and the staff and residents of Chancellor Park. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, April 4 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Gower Street United Church.
DAWE, William Albert - 92, of New Minas, Kings co. passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2001 in Wolfville Nursing Home, Wolfville, NS. Born in Port De Grave, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Morgan) Dawe. He worked as an office manager with Asarco in Buchans, Newfoundland for 40 years. In 1976 he and his wife moved to New Minas and spent their winter months in Florida. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Ken-Wo Golf and Country Club, New Minas; the Gyro Club, and the St. James Anglican Church, Kentville. He is survived by nieces: Lorraine MacLaughlin and Florence Pippy, both of St. John`s; Jean Boyd, Brantford, Ont.; Norma Elliott, Ottawa, Ont.; nephew Reg Elford, Bedford. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Olive Field; brother Harold; sisters: Winnie and Ella. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001 both in the H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville. Father John Scott officiating. Interment in the Anglican Church Cemetery, Port De Grave, Nfld. at a later date. Memorial donations to the St. James Anglican Church, Kentville.
HILLIER, Albert J. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 after a happy and active life, in his 74th year, Albert Hillier of Blaketown. Predeceased by his wife Agnes and daughter-in-law Gladys. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his loving and devoted friend Vera King; sons: Hughie, Don (Phyllis), Will (Judy), Richard (Sandra), Chris (Sherry); daughters: Melba (Gerald), Margaret (Denny), Helen (Charlie), Kim (Raymond); 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister Alice Dawe; brother Raymond (Leah); also many other relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Service to take place at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blaketown on Friday, April 13, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Blaketown. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blaketown. 'Not lost to memory or to love, But safe in our Father`s Home Above.'
LAWLOR (Moran), Catherine Mary (nee Power) - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, in the presence of her loving family, Catherine Lawlor, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husbands: William Lawlor and Robert Moran; grandchildren Lori-Lynn, Joanne and Jacob and her parents Catherine and Cornelius Power and four brothers and four sisters. leaving to mourn her seven children: Catherine (Paul) Rumsey, Hughie (Dorothy), Bob (Carm), Jimmy (Kay) with whom she resided, Connie (Kathleen), Christine (Brian) Morey, Derm (Tilda); eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granchild; her dear sister Margaret (Harry) Maynard and very special friends, Anna Piercey, Karen Moran and Florence Brennan. Also leaving to mourn her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, TORBAY. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, June 27, 2003, at 9:45 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick`s Mercy Home, St. John`s. 'A Mother`s Love is a Blessing'
TULK, Allister Edward Gordon - At London Health Sciences Centre, in the presence of his family friends, in London, on Thursday, August 1, 2002, in his 79th year. Cherished husband of the late Blanche, father of Cheryl Garvey of Washington, Marie Adams of Montreal and Hubert of Toronto. Son of the late Samuel and Ethel Gordon of Millertown, NF and will be reunited with his infant child Patricia, and will be sincerely missed by his sister Doris, brothers: Calvin, Leonard and Malcolm. Remembered by future generations through grandchildren: Sharron, Steven, Travis, Ryan, Natalia and Tanya; and great-grandson Aaron. He is mourned by his nieces, nephews and special friends. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to all his fellow workers and friends from his many years of working in Canada and abroad. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7- 9 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road N. (2 blocks north of Oxford St.), where the funeral and committal services will be conducted on Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 1 p.m. Cremation and private family Interment of ashes, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family invites you to sign the book of visitation at www.ObituariesToday.com
NEWELL, Albert Kenneth (Kenny) - After a brief but courageous struggle with cancer, passed away on January 26, 2003, at home, in Ajax Ontario, in the warmth and love of his surrounding family. Kenny at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of 46 years to Audrey. Treasured Dad of Linda (Greg Perron) and Lora (Anton Cook). Devoted Grampie of Isaac, Jonathan, Jessie and Emily. Kenny will be sadly missed by his Aunt Gertrude and Uncle Lester of St. John`s, his Aunt June and Uncle George Stanford of Pouch Cove, his many cousins of Newfoundland, and his many relatives and friends of Ontario. Visitation at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, (Pickering Village), Ontario 905-428-8488 from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 1 pm. Interment Duffin Meadows, Pickering, Ontario. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
CROFT, Mary E. (nee Walsh) - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home in the presence of her family, on December 16, 2002, Mary Croft of Aquaforte, in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband Edward. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her daughters: Isabelle Carlson (Bob), Dorothy Jackman (special friend Ed); sons: Raphael (Nellie), Edward (Rosemarie), Leonard (Arlene); also thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Jane Walsh of Fermeuse. Resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse, Tuesday, December 17th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Fermeuse at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2002. Cremation to follow. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. The family would like to send a very special thank you to the staff of 3 West St. Patrick`s Mercy Home for the excellent care and compassion given our mother during her stay there. 'You will live in our hearts forever.'
