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Gerald Barnes
Age 64 years. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Saturday, September 20, 2003 after a lengthy illness, Gerald Barnes, aged 64 years.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife Mary; sons: Jerry and Kevin; daughter Debbie Morgan (George); four grandchildren: Nichole, Lisa, Bliss and Kaitlind; sisters: Evelyn, Joan and Judy (Vic); brothers: Dave (Ruby), Ross (Betty), and Jim; sisters-in-law: Alma (Len), Lil and Frances; brother-in-law: Bill (Nellie); also a number of nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl on Sunday from 10am-12noon, 2-4pm and 7-9pm; and on Monday from 10am-12noon. Funeral service to be held from St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Topsail, on Monday, September 22, 2003 at 2:00p.m. With Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Cemetery Fund, Topsail, NL.
Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Bruce Bursell Barrett
passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, March 16, 2003, Bruce Bursell Barrett (Past Master of Avalon Lodge and member of Mazol Shrine). Aged 56 years. Leaving to mourn with fond memories his loving wife Colette (nee Edstrom); daughter Kym; two sons: Robin and Morgan; brother David Barrett (Elizabeth); sister Elizabeth Tessier; sisters-in-law: Marjorie McPherson and Judy Edstrom (her son Adam Marsh); brothers-in-law: Dr. Harry Edstrom (Grace), and Bob Edstrom; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday from 7-9pm; on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm; and on Wednesday from 10am-12noon. Funeral service to be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003 from George Street United Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Mazol Shrine. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Douglas A. Batten
Passed peacefully away at the Escasoni Complex, on May 30th, 2002, after a long illness, Douglas A. Batten. Aged 78 years.
Leaving to mourn his sisters Betty Scott (husband Scottie), their daughter Gloria and granddaughter Kristin; Madge McDonald, Joan Branton and Marg Brocklehurst; brothers Robert (Clara ) and Edward of Toronto; special nephew Allen; as well as a number of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
At Douglas's request cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to the Nfld. Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Barrett's Funeral Home. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Ralph (Allan) Benson
called home to eternal rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 (Allan) Ralph Benson of Mount Pearl, NF formerly of Grates Cove, age 49 years.
Leaving to mourn with special, loving and wonderful memories are mother Stella, father Dolph, sisters Suzanne and Barbara, brothers-in-law Keith and Ed, nieces Amanda and Amy and nephew Jordan, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also his former wife Leona, her son Bobby and grandson Isaiah.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, on Monday. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2002, from United Pentecostal Church, Park Avenue, Mount Pearl. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. No flowers by request. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Frank Breen
passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre on Thursday, January 9, 2003, Frank Breen of 503 Southside Road at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by wife Emma and two sons: Michael and Frank Jr. Leaving to mourn four daughters: Marjorie Derbyshire (Charles), Florida, Catherine Cantello (Sonny), Pennsylvania, Mary Kurilko, Pennsylvania and Martha Breen, Ontario; two sons: Robert (Dot), St. John's and John, British Columbia; one brother Mike, Ontario; ten grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one special grandson Michael, age 3 1/2, who resided with him. Also leaving behind many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Thank you to all the doctors, VON nurses, Healey's Pharmacy, the DVA and all family and friends who dropped by to see him.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends who wish to express their condolences may visit the family home at 503 South Side Road from 1 - 7 P.M., on Sunday, January 12, 2003. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the VON. Arrangements entrusted to Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Uriah G. (Roy) Bursey
Passed peacefully away at the Health Science 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 form 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.
Gertrude (Gertie) ( nee Hibbs) Burt
Passed peacefully away after a short battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit St. Clares Mercy Hospital on Monday, June 3, 2002, Gertrude Burt age 59 years. Predeceased by her daughter Elsie, parents; Silas and Levina Hibbs and sister Byrlnn Randall.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories her devoted husband of 42 years, Cyril Burt, two loving daughters Betty (Ron) Barker and Alice Lane. One devoted son Ivan (Linda), nine grandchildren, Ron (Jr), Adam, Jennifer, Marybeth, Samantha, Heidi, Kerrianne, Jannessa and Andrew. Three sisters, Bessie (Martin) Burt, Daisy (Dwight) Langdon and Mabel Keats; three brothers; Art (Olive) Hibbs, Norman (Janet) Hibbs and Rex (Marg) Hibbs. Also special friends, Joyce Ash and Cavelle Gallagher as well as a large circle of family and friends.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-9 P.M Monday, June 3, 2002., 10 A.M.- 9 P.M Tuesday and 10 A.M - 12 noon Wednesday. Funeral Service to take place 2 P.M., Wednesday, June 5, 2002 from Barrett's Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Gladys Sophie Butt
Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Home on June 7, 2002, Gladys Sophie Butt, aged 58 years. Predeceased by her husband Roland in 1976.
Leaving to mourn three daughters: Valerie Tiller (Jeff), Brenda King (Tony), Kimberly Butt (John); four grandchildren: Matthew, Melissa, Chelsea and Jenny; brother Bramwell Young (Sandra); sisters: Brenda Warren (Ken), Glenda Evans (Howie), Sandra Sceviour (Paul); as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the Hoyles Home for their wonderful care over the past 6 years.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7-10 p.m. on Friday and from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2002 from Barrett's Chapel. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Wilhelmina V. Caines
Passed peacefully away at her residence in St. John's, on Saturday, September 13, 2003, Wilhelmina (Gill) Caines age 81 years.
Predeceased by husbands: Herbert Gill and Ted Caines. Left to cherish the memory of a loving mother are her children: Rick Gill (Pauline), Wanda (Wayne Fost), and Gordon Gill (Shelley); a devoted grandmother to Gregory and Peter Gill, Jason and Jeremy Fost, Mark and Brian Penney and granddaughter Julie Gill - 'her precious angel'. Also survived by three stepchildren: Marilyn Burt, Bruce and Derrick Caines; sisters-in-law: Rosalie Dawe, Pamela Rose, and Dorothy Acreman; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and her dear friends.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Waterford and HSC Dialysis Units and at Elizabeth Towers. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and on Monday from 10am-12noon. Funeral service to be held from Barrett's Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2003. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the General Hospital Health Foundation.
Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
Kathleen Shirley (nee Dalton) Christopher
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a very special wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Kathy passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre on July 28, 2003, aged 48 years, after a sudden illness.
Predeceased by her father Fred; brother Freddie; mother-in-law Mary Christopher and father-in-law John Christopher.
Mourning her deeply: beloved husband and best friend of 24 years, Bernard; precious daughter Amanda (fianc' Danny); gran's special angel Erin; mother Mary; sisters: Beth Seaward (Frank), ON, Alice (Derrick), Shirley (Rob), Halifax; brothers: Rick (Carolyn), Randy (Allison) and Mike, Edmonton; sisters-in-law: Bernadette Doyle (Pat), Lena Chafe (Gil) and Mary Kerrivan; brothers-in-law: Steve (Mercedes), John (Georgina), Dickie (Linda), Paddy (Darlene), Burnaby, BC; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday from 12noon-10pm and on Wednesday from 10am-10pm. Funeral Mass to be held from St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church on Patrick Street on Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital.
Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die."
Cassie Lillian Clarke
Cassie Lillian Clarke (nee Moore) passed peacefully away at her home on Saturday, January 11th, 2003 in the presence of her loving family, Cassie Lillian Clarke, aged 84 years.
Predeceased by her husband Raymond (1994), daughter in law Alexa (2001), great grandson Nicholas Blagdon (2001), and son Raymond (2002). Left to mourn her passing are sons; Harris (Joan), and Gary; daughters; Gladys (Norman Mason), Barbara (Maurice Quinton), and Gail (Roger Norman); daughter in law Bernice; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother in law Rupert Clarke (Jean) and a large circle of other relatives and friends including caregivers; Linda Evans, Margie Lethbridge, Sandra Penney and Kay Yetman.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m and 7-10 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m- 12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m.- 12 noon Tuesday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 14th, 2003 from Wesley United Church. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
David Andrew Clarke
Passed peacefully into God's hands, at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, David Clarke, nine days shy of his 85th birthday, formerly of Heart's Desire, St. John's and most recently of Kelligrews, long- time employee of Stokes Construction.
Predeceased by his first wife, Mary Howard (1980), second wife Rita Meaney (Randell) (1993), brothers Bernard and Lawrence, and sister Veronica. Leaving to mourn his daughter Lorraine Clarke (Paul Matthews), granddaughter Andrea Bugden, step-children Marie Hibbs (Hector), Rita Coles (Wade), Ann Oldford, Mary Dawe (Reginald), Margaret Peddle, and Suzanne Dawe (Tony), sister Stella Yetman of Massachusetts, dear friend Stella Walsh of Kelligrews, and a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at the transition unit, Hoyles-Escasoni for their loving care.
At Dave's request cremation has taken place. Visitation on Thursday, January 23, from 7-9 p.m. at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. A memorial service will be held at Barrett's Chapel on Friday, January 24th, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Mass and inurnment to take place in Heart's Desire at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.
William James (Jim) Clarke
William James (Jim) Clarke World War Two Veteran, 59th Heavy Artillery Regiment (#971622), retired CNR Policeman. passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 24, 2003.
Predeceased by infant son Richard, parents James and Martha Clarke, brother Fred and sister Helen Samson. Leaving to mourn loving wife of 53 years, Audrey (Curlew), son: John (Debbie Fry) of St. John's, daughters: Linda Boehner (Robert) of Darthmouth, Nova Scotia, Melanie Stanley (Paul) of Mt. Pearl, Janice Langille (Andrew) of Trepassey. Also two brothers; David (Sandra) and Frank (Beatrice) both of Carbonear, brother in law; Ed Samson of Carbonear as well as his grandchildren; Vanessa Boehner, Rebecca and Tim Stanley, Lesley and Matt Clarke, Courtney and Kyle Langille and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mt. Pearl from 7-9 P.M., Saturday and from 2-4 P.M., and 7-9 P.M.,Sunday. Funeral service to take place from First United Church, Mt. Pearl at 2 P.M., on Monday, January 27, 2003. Interment in the Field of Honor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guestbook.
