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GERALD ROY MILES
CORNER BROOK, NL
June II, 1938 - August 8, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gerald Miles announce his peaceful passing at his home on Friday, August 8th 2003 at the age 65 years.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Maude, three children- Phyllis Bennett (Rick), Bradford, On, Roger (Josie), Newmarket, On, and Derek (friend Sandy), Comer Brook- grandchildren- Robert, Michelle, Ashley, Jason and MacKenzie. His mother Mrs. Hettie Pardy (Miles), Corner Brook, sisters; Verna Grant (Jim), Comer Brook, Bernice Stratton (companion Mike), Cantley, Quebec, Renalda Miles, Toronto, On, ; brother Lorne Miles (Jessie), Sandy Point, as well as many nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law other relatives and mends. Predeceased by father Jesse Miles (1959), and beloved daughter Sharon Linda (2001 ).
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 11 th at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence street, Rev. Ed King officiating, with Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Mildred MURLEY
CORNER BROOK, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mildred Murley announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the age of 84.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 61 years Thomas, children: George (Jean), Comox, BC, Frederica (Eric) Collins, Kippens and Frank (Elizabeth), Corner Brook; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; brother Stanley (Rita) Thoms, Carbonear as well as large circle of nieces, nephews relatives and friends. She was predeceased by sisters: Hilda and Dorothy, brothers George and Frank.
Friends may visit Fillatre s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Sunday from 7-9 p.m., Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 30th at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street, The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating. The Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made the St. John the Evangelist A.C.W. you may order flowers, make a donation or sign our guest book.
MURPHY, JOHN FRANCIS (JACK)
CORNER BROOK, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of John Francis Murphy announce his passing on Thursday, June 5th 2003 at the J.I. O Connell Centre in Corner Brook at the age of 80.
Left to mourn are his sons: Robert (Evelyn), Maurice (Barbara), Edward & daughter-in-law Esther; grandchildren: Jennifer, Lori, Stephen, John, Jason and Christopher Murphy; great grandchildren: Jessica Power, Deneka Murphy, and Austin Murphy; sister Ellen Bennett (Earl); brothers: Ronald (Barbara) and Peter; sister-in-law Mary Murphy; special niece Deborah Fisher; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine (Maidment) 1991; daughter Ena Elizabeth 1944; parents Michael and Mary Winnifred (Kennedy) Murphy; brothers: Joseph, Stephen (Marie, Min), Aloysius (Josephine), Thomas (Sadie), Walter, Anthony (Marcella).
The funeral service will be held Monday, June 9th at 1:30 p.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue. The Interment will follow in the family plot at The Townsite Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue Saturday from 7:00 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 9:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the WMRH Foundation or The Alzheimer s Association of Newfoundland.
Ellen Elizabeth Bennett (nee Murphy)
Corner Brook, NL
1928-2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ellen Bennett announce her passing on Friday, September 14th, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her three children: Winnie Ryan (Brian LaSaga), St. George s, Verna Lee (Daniel), St. George s and David (Sheila) Bennett, Corner Brook; three grandchildren: Jessica and Brittany Lee, and Melissa Bennett; brothers: Ronald (Barbara) Murphy and Peter Murphy, with whom she resided, both of Corner Brook; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents: Michael and Mary Winnifred Murphy; brothers: Joseph, Stephen, Aloysius, Jack, Thomas, Anthony and Walter. Friends may visit Fillatre s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 17th at 10:30 A.M. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot, Townsite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
HENRY (SLIM) OXFORD
CORNER BROOK, NL
WWII VETERAN
166 Royal NFLD Regiment
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henry Oxford announce his passing an Saturday, August 2nd, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 84 years.
Leaving to. mourn with fond and loving memories are; step-son LeRoy Pike (Kay), two grandchildren; Mark Pike (Lynn), and Lori Lee Hollett (Ed), two great grandchildren; Andrew and Robyn Pike; brother Bud Ralph (Beverley), sister; Millicent Duff (Jim), and brother Junior Oxford, long time friend and comrade Mel Graham, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Sarah Oxford, sisters; Alice Soper and Rose Thoms, and brothers; Melvin, Raymond and Ford. Oxford.
Friends visited Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks avenue an Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m, and on. Monday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main street. Archbishop Stewart Payne officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Allan C. Parsons
passed away suddenly at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Allan Parsons, on Saturday, March 15, 2003, in his 70th year. Predeceased by his parents Allan T. and Alice (Ryan) Parsons of Corner Brook, and brother John (Jack). Leaving to mourn wife Renee (nee Tilley); three sons, Blair, Todd, and Stephen; sister, Katherine (Kitty); grandchildren, Christopher, Allan, Sydney, Clare, and Sarah; as well as many other relatives and friends. His fun - loving spirit will be missed by all.
Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Ave on Monday evening from 7-9 pm and Tuesday, March 18 at 2 pm from the First United Church, Park Street, Rev. John Adams officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the local chapter of the SPCA.
Gorclon Walter Payne
January 25, 1929-August 4, 2003
It is With Great Sadness that the Family of the late Gorclon Payne announce his passing on Monday August 4, 2003 at his family residence in his 74th year.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lilly. his children Neila (Anthony) Anstey of Fort McCurray Alberta and Authorine (Jim) Offrey of Millet, Alberta Grandchildren Walter (Lena), Hughena and Lillian in Fort McCurray and Carmi, Heidi and Bobbi Jean in Millet, Two sisters Nettie Payne of Cow Head and Hilda Reeves of Hespler Ontario. Also, a large circle of family and friends.
Predeceased by his mother Mildred (Humber), his father Thomas and his daughter Mildred.
Visitation took place at St. Mary's Anglican Church Cow Head. The Funeral was held on Thursday, Aug 7 at 2:00pm
Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
Susan Jane Piercey
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Susan Jane Piercey announce her passing on Monday, July 28th, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 31 years.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her parents, Keith and Catherine; brother Douglas and wife, Lori; grandmother Kay Rowsell, special niece and nephew, Ainsleigh and Keegan. As well as a large circle of relatives and friends.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue this evening from the hours of 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 30th at 2:00 PM from First United Church, Park Street with Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to ICU Patient Support System C/O The W.M.R.H. Foundation.
Maggie Pike
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maggie Pike Announce her passing at Dr. Charles I., Legrow Health Center On Sunday, July 6, 2003 in her 74th year.
She leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories two daughters; Sherry Pike, (Gary), Marilyn Pike (Gord), Six Sons; Ernest (Loriann), Arthur, Barry (Janet), Jerome (Donna), Martin (Wendy), Shawn (Kerri Anne), 16 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Brother; Jack Bobbett, Sister-in-Law; Irene Bobbett, and Maude Bobbett, as well as large circle of relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband William, in 1989, sister; Lizzie Cooper, Brothers; Cecil Bobbett and Bill Bobbett, Brother-In-Law; Bill Cooper, Sister-In-Law; Ida Bobbett.
Visitation took place on Monday, July 7th and Tuesday July 8th, 2-4 &7-9 PM. funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 9th, @ 2:00pm From St. James Anglican Church with Rev. H. Fudge officiating.
Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.
Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Port Aux Basques.
Ellen Randell
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ellen Randell announce her passing on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 67 years.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Roland (Ruby), Chris (Nancy), Karen (Paul) Lang, Diane Pender and Brenda Randell, all of Comer Brook. Grandchildren: Deanna (Cameron) Sproule, Paul, Robyn and Shania. Brother Carl (May) White, Niagara on the .Lake, ON. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Bond Randell, parents Claude and Emily White, sisters Malita and Marie and brother William.
Friends may visit .Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 Sic Mark's Ave. this evening from the hours of 7-9 PM and on Thursday from 2..4 & 7-9 PM.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25th at 2:00 PM from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral. with Arch Bishop Steward Payne officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy Dowers graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Frank (Butch) Sheaves
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frank (Butch) Sheaves announce his passing on Thursday, March 27, 2003, at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 60 years. Leaving to mourn with many precious memories his wife of 38 years, Sylvia (nee Park); his children; Twila Warwarick (Tim), Edmonton, AB, Teena (Glenn Dawe), Prince George, BC, and Scott (Krista Elms), Stellarton, NS; his mother Madelaine Sheaves, Waverly, NS, sister; Dianne Smith (Randy), Waverly, NS, and brother Jeff Sheaves, Corner Brook; granddaughter Kennedy Warwarick and Grandson Chase Dawe; mother-in-law Emily Park, Corner Brook; sisters-in-law Leona Piercey (Dave), Bedford, NS, Linda Coish (Elwin), Stephenville, Jeanette Noseworthy (Greg) and Carolana Snooks (Herb), Corner Brook; brothers in law Tom Park (Patricia), Fort McMurray, AB, Gary Park (Pauline) and John Park (Bernadette) Corner Brook; aunts Vera Murphy (Tom) and Susan Fudge, Corner Brook; 29 nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Frank, 1996 and his brother Bill in 1990, sister Linda 2000, granddaughter Jersey Rae Dawe, 2002 and his sister-in-law Verna Stratton, 1989.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Ave on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral will be hled on Sunday, March 30, at 2 from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, the Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Rendell Sheppard
1949-2007
Passed peacefully away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, June 11th RENDELL SHEPPARD at the age of 57 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Roslyn, sons: Dion (Lori), Lark Harbour, Denny (Leah) Fort McMurray, Billy-Joe (Wanda), Corner Brook, mother Marjorie Sheppard, Lark Harbour, sisters: Shirley Lidstone (Wayne), Joan Ledrew (Donald), Fort McMurray, brother Darren (Kim), Lark Harbour, grandchildren: Shelby, Cameron & Kerry, mother-in-law Mary Childs, step-children: Dennis Kendell (Jennifer), Halifax, Dale Kendell, Bradford, ON, Trina Kendell (Chuck), Edmonton; step-grandchildren: Dayna, Denise, Craig, Ethan, as well as a large circle of nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father William Sheppard & brother Larry Sheppard. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 14th at 11:00 a.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating followed by the Interment at the Church Cemetery. Friends may visit St. James Church Tuesday 7-9 p.m. & Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses Lark Harbour Clinic.
Clarence Sheppard
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clarence Sheppard announce his sudden passing on Sunday, September 28th, 2003 in Shallop Cove at the age of 55.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Rhonda (Jason), Andrew both of Stephenville, Shane, Cory both of Ontario. Mark (Jenny), New Brunswick and Derrick of Pettawawa, Ontario; brothers and sisters: Anita LaSaga,
Toronto, Ontario, Harold White, St. Georges, Anne Marie (Ron) Sedens, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Gerald (Rose), Kevin (Theresa), Louise (Faron) Chritchley and Galvin all of Shallop Cove; one grandchild Cody; Special aunts: Marg of St:ephenville Crossing, Jean of Stephenville, as well a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, Clarence is predeceased by his parents Medrick and Elizabeth.
Friends may visit St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. St. Georges beginning on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from where the funeral mass will take place on Thursday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. with Father Ariel Garcia officiating.
Internment will follow at the church Cemetery, Shallop Cove. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to St Joseph's Parish Memorial Fund.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
Cynthia Sheppard
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cynthia Sheppard announce her passing on Sunday, August l0th, 2003 at the Health Science Centre in St. John's at the age of 54 years.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of36 years Maxwell. Children Todd (Yvonne), Lisa (Ralph) Brake both of Curling and Jocelyn (Paul) Lee of Petawawa, ON. Grandchildren: Katyln, Justin, Jessica, Rianna and Braydon. Sister Helen (Jack) Shuler, Syracuse, USA and brother David (Doreen) Jones of Curling. Sisters-in-law: Shirley (Fred) Butt, Mt. Moriah, Barb (Clyde) Molloy, Alberta, Sandra (Harvey) Clarke, Curling, Marilyn (George) Bellows, Mt. Moriah, Karen (Jeff), Curling and Shirley Noseworthy, Corner Brook. Brother-in-1aw: Ralph (Sue) in Ontario. Special friends Pearl Thomas and Donna Power.
She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Jessie Jones. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funera1 Home, 218 Curling Street this evening from the hours of 7-9 PM and on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from St. Mary's Anglican Church in Curling on Thursday, August 14th at 10:30 AM with Rev. Ed King officiating. Internment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Reginald Sheppard
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Reginald Sheppard announce his passing on Monday, September 8, 2003 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 81.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 57 years Dorothy (nee: Pennell); 2 daughters: Bernice Sheppard (David), Pauline Sheppard (Paul); 5 grandchildren: Peter (Soraya), Dennis (Barbara), Kelly Childs (Johnny), Jeannie & fianc George Park, Dwayne & fianc Jodi Humber; 6 great grandchildren: Branden, Cple, Ty, Kirkland, Bobbi and Nathan; sisters: Marion Fiander (Aubrey), Dartmouth, NS, Ruby Wheeler, York Harbour, Loretta (Reverend Charles Greene), St. John s; brothers: Roland Sheppard, Lark Harbour, Ivan Sheppard (Marilyn), Dartmouth, NS, and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Leta Sheppard.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 11th at 2:00 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour Canon Joyce Payne officiating, followed by the Interment at the Church Cemetery. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund.
Alice Jane Sheppard
1920-2007
Cox s Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alice Sheppard announce her passing on Friday, October 19th, 2007 at the J.I. O Connell Centre, Corner Brook at the age of 87 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Hilliard, 5 sons: Scottie (Ruby), Ontario, William (Olive), Cox s Cove, David, Ontario, Gord (Violet), British Columbia and Everette, Ontario, daughter-in-law Hilda Sheppard, Meadows, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters: Bertha Parsons, New Brunswick and Georgina (Max) Curtis, Cox s Cove, brother William (Mercedes) Wells, Corner Brook. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sons Reginald and Bob, a granddaughter and parents James and Alice Wells. Friends may visit Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Cox s Cove beginning 1:00 PM Saturday from where the funeral service will take place on Monday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Crane officiating. Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark s Avenue, Corner Brook.
Harold Frederick Sheppard
Lark Harbour, NL
Nov. 29, 1927 Apr. 24, 2008
It is with great sadness the family of the late Harold Sheppard announce his passing at his family residence in Lark Harbour, April 24, 2008 at the age of 80 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Shirley, children, Lois Gilbert (Lee) and Andy Sheppard, grandchildren, Jeffrey Gilbert (Jennifer) and Christopher Gilbert, great-grandchildren, Victorianna, and Jacob, stepbrother, David Sheppard (Bernice), sisters-in-law, Agnes Gallant, Irene Parsons (Ben), Sadie Pattimore (Don), Olive Davis (Edgar), Linda Pynn (Wince), Lillian Druggett (Aubrey), Fay Wheeler, Joy Barnes (Glen), and Irene Sheppard, brothers-in-law, Roland Compagnon (Theresa), Linton Gilbert (Beatrice), Joe Gallant and Harold Wheeler, special friends, Edward Childs and Evelyn Burton, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his son, Wally (1973), parents, Arthur and Nellie Sheppard, brother, Joe Sheppard, and sisters, Myra Robinson and Pearl Gilbert. The family will be receiving friends from St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour, Friday and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.The funeral service will be held Sunday, April 27th, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating, with Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Lark Harbour. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the VON or a charity of one s choice will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre Funeral Homes Ltd., 218 Curling Street, Corner Brook.
Leo Gerard Skinner
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leo Skinner of Debert NS, Formerly of Lourdes. NL announce his sudden passing in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, July 26, 2003 in Debert, Nova Scotia at the age of 49 years.
He leaves to moron with fond and loving memories; Mother Mary, Lourdes; daughters: Sarah, Arizona, and Ali Patty (David) Goolsby, Arizona, Darlene (Lou) Drake, Lourdes; brothers: Jim (Cynthia), Kevin (Gail), & Paul all of Lourdes, Bud (Marilyn), PE.I. and Brian (Diahan) of Nova Scotia; 7 nieces and 8 nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Charles, March 26, 1974.
Visitation will begin for friends on Thursday 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Lourdes from where the funeral Mass will take place on Friday, August 1st at 10:30am with Father Maurice O'quinn officiating. Interment will follow in the roman Catholic Cemetery, West Bay.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish fund.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
Gordon Tapp
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Tapp announce his passing on Monday, September 22, 2003 at the Health Science Centre, St. John's, at the age of 75 years.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Diane, daughter Loretta, Comer Brook, son Ronald, Toronto, grandchildren Erica and Sheridan Kelloway, brothers; Lewis (Marie), Jack (Joan) and Wally (Barb), sisters; Ann (Harold) Abbott, Shirley (Arthur) Hull, and Eileen (George) Power, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Georgina, and parents William and Dulsie Tapp.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7~9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 25, at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Church, Clarence Sstreet. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Centre, Western Region.
Alfreda Taylor
It is with great sadness that we announce tbe passing of Alfreda Taylor at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 in her 98'~ year,
Leaving to mourn, sons: Edward (Dorothy) Taylor, Toronto, Ontario; Morley (Myra) Taylor, Clarenville; Robert (Patricia) Taylor, Corner Brook; daughters: Betty (James) Brake, Corner Brook; Anita (John) Butler, Corner Brook; daughter-in-law Judy Taylor, Corner Brook; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 5 Great-great grandchildren; as well as a large circle of friends and other relatives.
She was predeceased by her husband Harold (1969), sons: Maxwell (1969) and David (1989) and daughter Ena (1992).
The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Thursday 7-9 p.m., Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place from Curling Memorial United Church on Sunday, August 10111 at 2:00 p.m., Mrs. Mary Brenson officiating. Interment will follow at the Curling Memorial United Church Cemetery, Petries. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Curling Memorial United Church Fund.
Joseph Redmond Tobin
Joseph Tobin passed away peacefully on September 21 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 74.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Joyce. His combined family included seven daughters, Debbie Payne (Calvin), Joann Scott (Craig), Suzanne Leblanc (John), Jeanne Colbourne (Steve), Julie Sheppard (Dave), Joanne Abbott, Janice Marshall (Chris), four sons; Jim Tobin (Jane), Glen Abbott (Loretta), Chris Abbott (Marla), Curt Abbott (Ellen), and daughter-in-law Beatrice Tobin. Loving grandchildren include Jesse, Jenna, Dennis, Brian, Pamela, Adam, Kenzie, Charlotte, Jamie, Carl, Jason, Heidi, Becky, Chris, Mike, Dalton, Kenzie, Rick, Katie and Stephen Special great grandchildren include Georgi, Ruairidh, Meghan, Alex and Anna. He leaves behind as well as two sisters, Ann Smith (Ron), Alice Ewing, four brothers, George (Eliza), Fred (June), David, Nick (Mary), sister-in-law Flo Tobin and a large circle of nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe is predeceased by his first wife Marion Snooks, son Ward, brothers Vince and Ralph, parents John and Ann (Power) Tobin.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday, September 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m, to pay their respects and celebrate memories. A Memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m. The family guest book mil be available for signing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Palliative Care Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital or the Janeway Children's Hospital would be graciously accepted.
