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RAYMENT, Peggy Edith (nee Dawson) - November 20, 1921-May 28, 2002. Peggy passed away peacefully at Salem Manor in Leduc, Alta. She was born in Calgary, and during the war worked in Ottawa and then moved to Edmonton, where she met and marriage Fred Rayment. They lived for five years in Lethbridge, Alta. and then moved to St. John`s, Nfld. where they spent 38 years and finally they retired to Leduc in 1994. Peggy was a long time supporter and member of the Unitarian Service Committee in St. John`s. Peggy is survived by her husband and two sons, Michael and David; also by her sister Evelyn Bye (Marshall); grandnephew Justin Kohls; her niece Carol Elias (John) and their children; her brother Gerald (Jennie) and their son Geoffry (Jill) and family and daughter Lori. Peggy will also be missed by members of her husband`s family, Joyce Vandermeer, Hugh (Elsie), Ken (Audrey), Tom (Shirl), Fay Borg (Alan) and their respective families. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, 4416 - 50th Street, Leduc, Alta. on Tuesday, June 4, at 2 p.m. followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, any donations should be made to the Alzheimer`s Society.
DROVER, Lenzie Enid (nee Cluett) - passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughter, son and daughter-in-law on June 2, 2002 at Sunnybrook Women`s College Hospital, Toronto, ON. Lenzie was in her 88th year and is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Peter Drover, February 26, 1998. Lenzie was born in Garnish on July 28, 1914 and lived in Portugal Cove for over 63 years where she was an active and loved member of the community. She will truly be missed. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter Angela A. Pfeiffer (Carl), San Antonio, Texas; son James E. Drover and daughter-in-law Margaret Drover, Portugal Cove; grandchildren: Mark Adamson, Dallas, Texas, Nancy Marcus (Craig), Oxnard, California, Jennifer Drover (David Mattinen), Toronto, ON, Janice Drover, Toronto, ON; great-grandchildren: Jack and Peter Marcus. She is also survived by her sisters: Flora Sissons (Bart), Los Angeles, California, Susie Day, Garnish, Joyce Mitchell (Warrick), Boston, Massachusetts, and her brother Ernest Cluett (Bertha), Garnish. Also mourning her loss is a large circle of relatives and friends, both in Canada and in the United States. The family will receive visitors at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6 from 2- 4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove on Friday, June 7, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. After the graveside service, a reception celebrating her life will be held at the St. Lawrence Anglican Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Lawrence Anglican Church or a charity of choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
MACLEAN, Allan - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, June 3, 2002, of Cape Broyle, in his 69th year. Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen MacLean. Leaving to mourn his wife Bride of Cape Broyle; son Joseph (Eileen), NS; step-mother Eleanor; two brothers: Barry (Annette), Australia, Gerald and Bernadette, ON; two grandchildren: Carolyn, Jennifer (Jason Rushton), NS; several nieces and nephews and a circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Visitation on Tuesday, June 4, 7-10, Wednesday, June 5, 2-10. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, June 6, 2002, at 11 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Church, Cape Broyle. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Cape Cemetery, Cape Broyle.
JANES, James (Jimmy) - passed away suddenly on Monday, February 9, 2004, age 43 years. Predeceased by his father and mother, Jim and Bertha Janes. Leaving to mourn his wife Dianne; daughters: Alyssa (Mark) and Jeanine; sisters: Mary (Tom), Marg (Rick), Trish, Bridie (George), Betty (Gerard), Cathy (Kevin); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eric and Stella Martin; brothers-in-law: Eddy (Debbie), Paul (Trina), Dean (Donna); sisters-in-law: Gail (Greg) and Paulette (Billy); also many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other 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, February 12th, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Cremation to Follow. 'Our Pride and Joy'
SCOTT, Terrence (Terry) Michael - Passed peacefully away on Monday, October 14, 2002 at L.A. Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit in the presence of his family, Terrence Michael Scott, age 55 years. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Eileen Scott; and his niece, Angela Scott. Leaving to mourn his wife and best friend of 30 years, Theresa (nee Doyle); his three sons, Darren (Jenny), Terry Jr. (Lisa) and Jeffrey (his best buddy); three loving and precious grandchildren, Tyler, Desiree and Jessica; two brothers, John (Rose) and Brian (Debbie); two sisters, Betty Atkinson (Jim) and Marita Scott in Ontario; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph (Jenny), Peter (Isabel), John (Rosalind), Edward (Val Jean), Patrick (Tina), Maxwell (Jean), Michael and James, all in St. John`s, Helen Kirby (Robert), Florida, Agnes Rablin (John) Washington, Laura McCabe (Martin), Edmonton, Lorraine Webber (Mark), Toronto and Gilbert, Toronto; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday. Cremation to follow. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 1 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Terrence`s memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or the Janeway Children`s Hospital.
BISHOP, John (Jack) T. - Passed peacefully away at the Pentecostal Senior Citizen`s Home, Clarke`s Beach, on Sunday, August 3rd., John (Jack) T. Bishop, of Tilton, age 91 years. He is predeceased by his parents Noah and Bertha Bishop, wife Helen (Nellie) (2000), daughter Sylvia (1950), brother Harold (1998) and the following in-laws: Fred and Eileen Smith, Jacob and Becky Smith, John Drodge, Richard and Suzanna Neil, Joseph Smith and Edward Glover. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Bernice (Capt. Edward Parsons), Spaniards Bay, Audrey (Graham Smith), Trinity East, Norma (Wayne Mercer), Main Point, Gander Bay; one son Douglas (Charlotte), Tilton; eleven grandchildren: Jason (wife Angela), Angela, Cory, Amanda, Sylvia, Paula, Joanne, Wanda Lee, Stephanie, Andrew, Abigail; two great-grandchildren: Michaela and Jared; four sisters-in-law: Mary Bishop, Spaniard`s Bay, Eileen Dodge, Mount Pearl, Winnifred Glover, Witless Bay, Jane Smith, Tilton and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Young`s Funeral Home, Spaniard`s Bay. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, August 6th at 2 p.m. from All Saint`s Anglican Church, Tilton with Interment to follow at All Saint`s Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to All Saint`s Cemetery Fund.
PENNEY, Philip - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, December 1, 2003, Philip Penney in his 78th year of Mount Carmel. Predeceased by his brothers: Walter, Leo, his sister-in-law, Sadie Penney, his brothers-in-law: Ambrose, Jackie and Jerome Nolan, his grandchildren: Ricky and Zachary. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Ellen (nee Nolan); his son: James (Agatha) Penney, St. Catherine`s; his daughters: Elizabeth Penney, Mt. Carmel, Tina (Paddy) MacDonald, St. Catherine`s, Bonnie Boland, St. John`s; his grandchildren: Blake, James, Mitchell, Naomi, Shawna, Matthew, Caitlin, Alexandria, MacKenzie and Cassie; his brothers: Gordon (Rita) Penney, James Penney; his sisters-in-law: Theresa Nolan, Esther (Jim) Pike, Agnes Dohey, Mary Curran, Rita Lewis, Norma Nolan, Nancy Nolan, Annie Nolan; his brother-in-law: Paddy Nolan. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel, Mt. Carmel. Visitation on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2003 following 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Window Fund c/o Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish or to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.dunphysfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. 'Not lost to memory or to love, but safe in our Father`s home above.'
WICKS, Thomas - Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes on December 14, 2002, Thomas Wicks, age 82 years. Predeceased by parents Elizabeth and James; brother Fred; sister May Stewart and brother-in-law Ross Piercey. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife Annie Margaret; sons: Alex (Diane), Sudbury, Ont., Jim (Lynn), Regina, Sask.; daughters: Linda (David Barton), Betty (Gordon Burke); sister Madge Piercey; seven grandchildren: Gordie (Michelle) Burke, Fort McMurray, Arlene (Bob) Martin, Gander, Todd (Tracy) Burke, Dartmouth, Trevor (Dorothy) Barton, Iqaluit, Douglas Barton, Iqaluit, Donald (Tammy) Barton, Petawawa and Kim (Corey) Terryberry, Niagara Falls; six great-grandchildren: Matthew, Daniel, Jesse, Matthew, Braeden and Liam plus a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home from 7-9 Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 Monday. Funeral service to take place from Fraser Road United Church, Gander on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 with Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. In lieu of flowers donations in Mr. Wicks` memory can be made to Lakeside Homes or All Saints Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
EDWARDS, Ena (Farrell) - Passed peacefully away after a short illness on Thursday, May 30, Ena FarrellEdwards, age 83, of St. Lawrence, Placentia Bay. Survived by her husband, Ken, her son, Rick, of Houston, B.C. and her sister, Marjorie Riggs of Ottawa. Predeceased by son, Shawn, who passed away in 1997; parents Aloysius Farrell and Laura (Giovannini); brothers Aubrey, Howard, Cecil, and Gordon; sisters Gertrude and Marguerite. Ena was marriage for a short time to Robert Fitzpatrick of St. Lawrence who died during World War Two. Resting at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in St. Lawrence. Funeral Monday, June 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church with Interment to follow at Mount Cecilia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
CHATMAN, Chesley - Passed peacefully away at Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor, on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, Chesley Chatman of Bunyan`s Cove, aged 92 years. Predeceased by his wife Catherine and two sisters Effie and Elsie. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughter Essie Shea (Tom), Grand Falls-Windsor; sisters Nina (Joe Russeau), California; Alma (Ted), Toronto and Mary (Stan Chafe), Toronto; brother Albert (Clarice), Bunyan`s Cove; granddaughter Jacqueline Billard (Mark), St. John`s; two grandsons Kevin and Paul Shea, Grand Falls-Windsor; one great-grandson Triston Shea, Grand Falls-Windsor and a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at St. Paul`s United Church, Bunyan`s Cove. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2003 from St. Paul`s United Church, Bunyan`s Cove with Interment at United Church Cemetery, Bunyan`s Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul`s United Church Memorial Fund, Bunyan`s Cove.
THOMSON, William J. (Bill) - World War II Veteran, Royal Canadian Navy, passed peacefully away in St. Thomas, Ontario on April 3, 2002, age 77. Predeceased by his daughter Roberta Louise in 1954. Left with loving memories his wife Mary (Grouchy); daughter, Dr. Debra Ann of Denver, Colorado; three sisters: Jeanne (Mrs. Selby Parsons of Ottawa), Bette (Mrs. Peter Summers), Shirley (Mrs. Frank Armstrong), both of St. John`s; sister-in-law Joyce Grouchy (Timothy), Lancaster, Pennsylvania and many nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit at Carnell`s Funeral home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will take place on Monday at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Private Interment at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
HYNES, Sister Mary Anna - Passed peacefully away at Presentation Convent, Cathedral Square on January 27, 2003, aged 92 years. Left to mourn - the Presentation Sisters, her devoted nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Presentation Motherhouse, Cathedral Square, St. John`s. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 10:00 - 12:00, 2:00 - 4:00, 7:00 - 9:00. Vigil Service at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at the Basilica of St. Johxn the Baptist on Thursday, January 30 at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Presentation Cemetery, Cathedral Square.
KELLY, Maria - Passed peacefully away after a brief illness on December 17th, at the age of 86, Maria Kelly, (nee Gorman) at the Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital on Bell Island. Predeceased by her husband Jim in 1984. Leaving to mourn numerous nieces and nephews as well as a large circle of other relatives and special friends. Resting at Pendergast`s Funeral Home, Bell Island. Visitation on December 18th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael`s Parish, Bell Island. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to St. Michael`s Parish in her memory. Rest in Peace, never to be forgotten
PELLETIER, John - (1930-2002) passed away peacefully at his home in Calgary, December 10, 2002. John was predeceased by his wife, Jean. He is survived by his children, Tom (Jill); Virginia; Randy (Maeve); Beverly (Wes); grandchildren Brooke and Sean; and his brothers Paul (Claire) and Robert. John will also be lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Service to be held on Monday, December 16th, 2002 at the Heritage Funeral Home, Calgary, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road, S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6.
LANGILLE, Gerald Dexter - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, Gerald Dexter Langille of 1 Sheffield Place, formerly of 3 Tunis Court, aged 39 years. Predeceased by his father, Frank R. Langille. Leaving to mourn his mother Stella Langille; brothers: Dennis (Alice), Ronald (Brenda), Bob (Adele), Irvin (Brenda), Glenn (Sandy), Frank (Elizabeth), Craig (Donna), Darren (Andrea); sisters: Linda (David Rowe), Marlene (Wayne Taylor), Irene (Wayne Marche); as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, and from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2002 from St. Thomas Anglican Church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Thomas Anglican Church. The Langille family would like to express special thanks to Gerald`s respite workers, Alice and Doris, and would also like to thank the doctor`s and nurses of 4NA at the Health Sciences Complex and Palliative Care Unit at St. Clare`s Hospital, as well as Father Courage and Rev. John Paul Westin for their prayers and spiritual support. May God bless you all. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
TIPSWORD, Elizabeth (Taylor) - Originally from St. John`s. Passed peacefully away April 7, 2001 in her 75th year at Reddick, Illinois. Leaving to mourn husband Edward; five daughters and their husbands and her grandchildren; also sister Margaret in the States, sister Ella Rees in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, brother William Taylor (Sally), sister Isabel Parsons, both in St. John`s, also a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
DOODY, Thomas Francis - Passed peacefully away at the Elizabeth Guest Home, Salmonier, St. Mary`s Bay, on December 18, 2002, Thomas Doody, of Admirals Beach, aged 74. Predeceased by wife Rita; parents, Albert and Catherine Doody; nephew Gerard Doody; parents-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Corcoran. Leaving to mourn his sad loss, two daughters: Geraldine and Barbara (Ronnie); one son Thomas Jr. (Joan); seven grandchildren: Lori, Colin, Cory, Barry, Raymond, Rodney and Edward; three brothers: Alphonsus (Helen), Joseph (Lillian), Albert (Frances); many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, especially the residents and staff of the Elizabeth Guest Home. Resting at Holy Rosary Church, Admirals Beach, Thursday, December 19, 2002 and Friday, December 20, 2002. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Holy Rosary, Admirals Beach on Friday, December 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, O`Donnells. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Don Gibbons Ltd. Funeral Service.
ROSE, Laura - Passed peacefully away after a short illness at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, June 1, 2002, Laura Rose (Tilley) at the age of 71. Left to mourn with special loving memories, her husband Paul of 49 years; daughter Debbie (Jimmy Coady), Michelle, Lesley and Christopher; daughter Linda (Wayne Windsor), Shannon, Justin, Stephen, and Jason; son Gary (Marjorie), Tracey, Matthew, and Amanda; daughter Brenda (Bob Inkpen), Jennifer and Jason; son Randy (Donna), Kimberley; brothers, Art Tilley (Mary), B.C., Gordon Tilley (Noreen), St. John`s, Lloyd Tilley, Logy Bay; sister-in-law Loretta Conway, St. John`s; brothers-in-law, Bill Rose (Elva), Logy Bay, Al Rose (Mary), Logy Bay; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Monday 12 noon-9 p.m., and Tuesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 11 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
BOWERING, Nathan - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on June 22, 2003, Nathan Bowering of Chamberlains, aged 84 years. Predeceased by his parents Isaac and Eleanor Bowering, brothers Lester and Heber and sister Ethel. Leaving to mourn his wife of 63 years, Geneva (nee Wells); daughter Shirley, son Nathan and wife Patricia; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruth and husband Gerald Bowering, Jean and husband Ted Mercer, and Eleanor; special cousin Gwen; brother-in-law Alfred Wells and wife Rita; sisters-in-law Mildred of P.E.I. and Emma Wells; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Funeral services 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 from the Salvation Army Church, Long Pond. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the C.B.S. Salvation Army Band. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
ELLARD, Peter Joseph - On the evening of Oct. 4, 2001, Peter, a devoted and caring husband, father and brother, surrounded by his loving family passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre. Peter was 57. After a long and courageous battle one journey has ended and another has begun. He now walks with the Lord and is embraced into the arms of his predeceased parents James F. Ellard (Oct. 7, 1983) and mother, Margaret M. (Kavanagh) Ellard (Oct. 9, 1998). Leaving to mourn his beloved wife Marion (Burry) of twenty-eight years and their daughters: Lori, Stephanie, Colleen and Holly. Also mourning the loss of a dear brother, James, sister-in-law Sharon and their children Kimberly and Jason. Peter will be forever in our hearts. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. After years of loyal and dedicated service at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, St. John`s Memorial Stadium and the Hillview Lodge, Peter will be remembered by all his co-workers. Visitation at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. A celebration of Peter`s life and Mass will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Torbay, 10:00 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. As an expression of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or a donation in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
