DYKE, Gertrude -
Passed suddenly away on Friday, November 2, 2007 at her residence in Salvage, Johanna Gertrude Dyke, age 88 years. Predeceased by husband, Llewellyn; sons, Stewart and Ralph; and daughter, Joyce. Leaving to mourn three daughters, Phoebe Parrell (John) of St. John's, June Napier (Edgar) of Sandy Cove, Mona Feltham (Charles) of Salvage; one son, Ted (Donna Johnston) of Toronto; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pleasance Dyke of Windsor and a large circle of special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Monday, November 5^th at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Salvage with Rev. Paul Thoms and Bishop Edward Marsh officiating. Internment followed at Anglican Cemetery, Salvage. Arrangements entrusted to Squire's Funeral Home, Eastport.

GRAY, Jabez -
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Mr. Jabez Gray, age 82 years. Predeceased by his parents, George & Ida Gray; brothers, Jake and Caleb. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife, Susie Gray; daughters, Lynn (Claude) Gill and Janice (Brian) Kelly of Gander; grandchildren, Samantha Gill, Crystal Bull, Matthew Kelly; brother, Otto (Barbara) of Gander; sisters, Neta Thoms of St. Johns, Dorcas Cuff of Lumsden, Gertie Hicks of Alberta, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 6^th at the Fraser United Church, Gander, with interment at All Saints Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our on-line memorial guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

OAKE, ROSALIE M. -
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, November 4, 2007, at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander Rosalie M. Oake, aged 94 years. Predeceased by her husband, Harvey; sons, Paul and Harvey. Junior; and sister, Edna Squires; brothers, Lewis and Raymond. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons, Cyril (Ivy) of Lewisporte, Frank (Flora) of Victoria Cove, and Roybert (Beverley) of Lewisporte; daughters, Stella (Gerald White) of Lewisporte, Kathleen (John Stuckless) of Lewisporte, Geraldine (Alonzo Budden) of Victoria Cove, Margaret (Ross Gillingham) of Lewisporte, Mona (Basil) Gillingham of Victoria Cove and Vera (Charlie Torraville) of Rodgers Cove; and brother, Walter Porter (Stella) of Victoria Cove, as well as a large number of other family and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 6^th from Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Wings Point with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Victoria Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander-Carmanville. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign the online guestbook.

DYKE, Marie -
Passed peacefully away on November 5, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Marie Dorothy Dyke (Collins) of Hare Bay, Bonavista Bay, age 62 years. Predeceased by her parents, George and Mildred Collins; and sisters, Joan and Eva. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Kenneth; daughters, Wendy (Paul Brake) and grandson, Travis of Ontario, Linda (Donnie Moss) and granddaughter, Jasmine of St. John's; sons, Kevin (Marilyn) and grandson, Patrick of Ontario, Todd (Patsy) of Clarenville; one sister, Nellie (Harry Reid) of Appleton; two brothers, John (Beulah) of Ontario and Garfield of Hare Bay; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held November 7^th at the Anglican Church, Hare Bay officiated by Rev. Harbin. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Hare Bay. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Oram's Funeral Home, Gander.

HARTY, Thomas -
Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, November 6^th, 2007 at the Health Sciences Center, St. John's, Thomas Harty, age 64 years. Predeceased by parents, James & Helen Harty; sister, Carmel Kelly; brother, Raymond; brother-in-law, Raymond MacArthur. Left with loving memories are his wife, Louise; daughters, Lori (Rodney) Loder of Gander, Janice (Dale) Hart of New Lowell, ON; brother, James (Doreen) of Gander; sisters, Theresa (Doyle) Hatch of Gander, Kathleen MacArthur of Gander; grandchildren, Chad and Samantha Loder of Gander. Funeral Mass was held Friday, November 9^th at 11:00 A.M. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Gander. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador or the Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. To sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

SPURRELL, Clarice -
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Otterbury Manor, Wesleyville, Clarice Spurrell, of Pool's Island, age 88 years. Predeceased by her husband, Fred; parents, Ezra and Esther Barefoot; brothers, James, Frank, Ewart, Jacob; sisters-in-law, Minnie Barefoot, Lucy Belbin, Ena Russell, Bertha Spurrell. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her son, Harry (Audrey) of St. John's; grandson, Ryan (Jennifer) of St. John's; sister-in-law, Triffie Barefoot of St. John's; brothers-in-law, Harvey Belbin of New Chelsea, George Russell of St. John's; special niece, Margaret Cater (Roland) of Pool's Island; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at St. James Anglican Church, Pool's Island on Friday, November 9^th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pool's Island. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory can be made to St. James Anglican Church, Pool's Island. Arrangements entrusted to Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

WHEATON, Wilson Frederick -
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wilson Wheaton announce his passing at the Lakeside Home, Gander on November 6, 2007. He was 84 years old. Predeceased by his parents, James and Ada Wheaton; son, Maxwell Clarence; brothers, Stanley, Harold, Raymond, Oswald; sister, Dorothy Bown and Hilda Kinden; son-in-law, Felix Sellars. Left to mourn son, Cordell Wheaton (Beverley) of Fredericton; daughter, Grace Sellars of Botwood; six grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. Rev. Chris Andrew conducted the funeral service from the United Church, Frederickton on November 9^th. Interment was at the United Church Cemetery, Frederickton. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Woolfrey's Funeral Home, Lewisporte. Pallbearers were Newman Wheaton, Harris Wheaton, Tom Bown, George Kinden, Harold Nippard and Rod Jackson. Donations may be made in his memory to the United Church, Frederickton.

BROWN, Derrick Leon -
Passed away at Toronto on November 7, 2007, Derrick Leon Brown, age 42 years of Wareham. Predeceased by his father, Clarence; grandparents, Edgar and Virtue Hunt and Wilfred and Sybil Brown. Leaving to mourn is his sons, Kyle of New Market, ON, Levoy of Zephyr, ON, Julein of Wareham; mother, Marjorie Brown of Wareham; brother, Clint Brown (Roxanne) of New Market, ON; sisters, Cathy Maher (Randy) of Greenspond and Denise Maher (Kirk) of Greenspond; several aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Wareham with Rev. Wayne Short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Wareham. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

HARBIN, Nathaniel Clayton -
Passed peacefully away at his residence in Victoria Cove on November 8, 2007, Nathaniel Clayton Harbin, aged 76 years. Predeceased by his parents, Myrtle and John Harbin. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Shirley; sons, Keith (Rhonda) of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, Devron of Main Point, NL and Nevin (Helen) of Beeton, ON; daughters, Debbie (Morgan) of Gander, NL and DeeAnna of Gander, NL; grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, Jenna, Gregory, Justin, Demi, Cameron, Darby, Travis and Chelsea; brother, Henry (Sylvia) of Victoria Cove, NL; sisters, Irene (Arch- deceased), Marjorie (Roy-deceased) of Silverdale, NL and Christine of Gander, NL, as well as a large number of family and friends. Funeral service was held on Sunday, November 11^th from the Pentecostal Church at Wing's Point followed by interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wing's Point. Donations in Mr. Harbin's memory can be made to the Wing's Point Pentecostal Church Building Fund. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign the online guestbook.

MATCHIM, Deloris (nee Moss) -
Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Lakeside Homes, Gander, in her 95^th year. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar in October 1963. Leaving to mourn three daughters, Kathleen (Calvin King), Maryann (Hector Hussey) and Barbara (Gary Keats); four sons, Ford (Marina), Dorman (Peggy), Walter (Jean) and Melvin (Lesley); 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service took place November 15^th at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Eastport. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery.

ORAM, Merina
(1947-2007) -
Merina Oram of Gambo died November 13, 2007 with her loving family at her bedside. She met her battle with cancer with characteristic grace, dignity, patience and faith. Merina was cheerful and enjoyed serving others and raising her children which was her greatest joy. People loved her company and her home baked treats. Many people have enjoyed her beautiful quilts. Merina is survived by her husband, Randolph; her children, Tina and Todd; and grandchildren, Faith and Kyle; and is now with her late son, Billy. Arrangements are entrusted to her family.

WICKS, William Cator -
Passed peacefully away at Brookfield Hospital on November 13, 2007, William Cator Wicks, age 77 years of Wareham, NL. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Janet and brother, Scott. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife; Elizabeth; two sons, Seward (Lorraine) of St. John's, Derek (Cindy) of Wareham; one daughter; Madonna Pickett (Ross) of Wabush; three sisters; Serena Wicks (Christopher) of Hare Bay, Margaret Pickett (Ezra) of Ontario, Nita Cutler (Eugene) of Ontario; one sister-in-law, Betty Wicks of Ontario, six grandchildren, Travis, Lance, Ashley, Brandon, Siobhan, Justin; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Paige and Kyle; and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on November 16^th at St. John The Baptist Anglican Church, Wareham with Rev. Wayne Short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Wareham. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

ROBERTS, Doyle Clayton -
Originally of Grand Falls, passed peacefully away, November 13, 2007, age 77. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Joyce and precious daughter, Kathryn. Leaving to forever cherish his life with them are his daughters, Carol (John) and Nancy (Shane); son, Michael (Alana); sisters, Bernice (Gerald) and Barbara (Calvin); sisters-in-law, Shirley and Marie; and grandchildren, Kerstin, Heidi, John, Benjamin, Hayley, Zackary, Jennifer and Jacob who loved their “Gramps” beyond all earthly measure. Funeral service was held November 18^th at Carnell's Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to The Adventist Disaster Relief Agency, Box 5001, STN C, St. John's, NL A1C 5V3, or to the health of working animals in the world's poorest communities at The Brook, www.thebrooke.org     To send a mess of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com

LUSH, Leslie Dunfield -
Leslie Dunfield Lush has gone to be with the Lord. His struggle to stay with us ended on November 14, 2007 at the age of 84, with his wife and youngest son by his side. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Nina and children, Nelson John (Debra), Ruth (Ray Swyers), Leslie Jr. (Barbara), Golda (Robert Rice), Paul (Patricia), Michelle (Sam Saunders) and brother, Frazer Short (Donna). Also 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, each of whom he loved and was very proud. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Dad loved to meet new people and always found the good in everyone he met. His smile and laughter was infectious. He could stop time telling his stories and our sides would ache from laughter. He was a 5'2" giant of a man in our lives and we strive to be as loving a parent to our children as he always was to us. We are very proud to call him "Our Dad". His hope was that everyone he knew would come to know Jesus, the one he loved and served. The family extends its sincerest gratitude to the critical care staff of the James Paton Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. The funeral service was held on Sunday, November 18^th at Riverside Pentecostal Church in Glenwood. Interment followed at Riverside Pentecostal Cemetery. To sign our online guestbook, visit www.gordonwoolfreyfuneralhome.com

BROWN, Nellie -
Passed peacefully away on November 15, 2007 at Oram's Emmanuel Manor, Gambo, Nellie Brown, age 97 years of Trinity, Bonavista Bay. Predeceased by her parents, George and Rebecca Penney; husband, Patrick Brown; three grandsons, Randy Brown, James Jones and Andy Tonner; stepson, Clifford Brown; one sister, Mildred Bishop; three brothers, Lawrence, Harold, Heber; son-in-law, Jack Bowdery. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are one son, Lins (Blanche) of Trinity, B. Bay; six daughters, Statie (Bob Jones) of St. Louis, MO, Kathleen Bowdrey of Gander, Eileen (Don Johnson) of Barrie, ON, Ann (Murray Goulding) of Trinity, B. Bay, Patricia (Les Rogers) of Centreville and Lynn (Kel Tonner) of Barrie, ON; one step-daughter-in-law, Cecile Brown of Winnipeg, MA; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and man friends. Funeral service was held on November 19^th at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Trinity, Bonavista Bay with Rev. Wayne short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity, Bonavista Bay. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Alban's Anglican Church, Trinity, B. Bay or to one's own choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

FOLLETT, Cyril George -
Passed suddenly away on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at his residence, Cyril George Follett of Marystown in his 61^st years. Predeceased by his mother, Sadie, father, John, niece, Danna, mother-in-law, Margaret Soper and father-in-law, Edward Soper (Ted). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife, Judy; son, Bruce (Carolyn) of Churchill Falls; daughter, Bonnie (Damey) Kyritsis of Gander; sister, Dorothy (Victor) Rose; brother, Hughie (Jeanette) Follett; grandchildren, Robyn, Matthew and Christian, plus a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at the United Church in Creston North November 18^th. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery in Creston North. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of White Dove Funeral Homes.

BLACKMORE, Evelyn
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on November 18, 2007, Evelyn Blackmore, age 82 years. Predeceased by husband, Fred 1994, parents, Jesse (1980) & Jane (1984) Boland. Left with loving memories are her sons, Bill of Gander, Larry (Gail) of Beaver Bank, NS; daughter, Judy (Garth) Hazel of Moncton, NB.; brother, Walter Boland of Paradise, NL; grandchildren, Jeffery, Kristy, Kelly, Gregory and Michael; great grandchildren, Jessyca, Kyle, Brandon, Kayla, Carlie and Tannor. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held, Tuesday, November 20^th from St. Martins Anglican Church, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer Association. To sign our on line memorial guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

MCKENNA, Candace Bridget -
Passed peacefully away at her home in Island Harbour, Fogo Island, Candace Bridget McKenna, 18 years of age. Predeceased by William, Daryl, Samantha Walbourne, Brendon, Patsy and Shelia McKenna. Left to mourn are her loving and dedicated parents, James and Alice McKenna; sisters, Chandi (Colin Freake), Camila (Herb Stead), Carine (Colin Doody), Cayla (Rodney Doody), and inspirational baby sister, Chawna. Funeral service presided by Rev. William Pearce at St. Pius X Church, Island Harbour, Fogo Island on November 17 th. Funeral arrangements by Garry Keats, Fogo Island Funeral Home. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Candace McKenna memorial fund for special needs children at any Scotia bank branch.

KELLY, Kathleen -
Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes, Gander on November 20, 2007, Kathleen Kelly, age 70 years. Predeceased by parents, Ronald and Mary Kelly; brothers, Leonard, Patrick and Alonzo; sister, Lillian Parsons. Left with loving memories are her brothers, Lester (Alice) of Gander, Dr. Ronald (Sandra) of Gander, Kevin (Cathy) of Halifax, NS, sisters, Ann (Steve) Hickey of St. John's, Mary (Jack) Furey of Halifax, NS, sisters-in-law, Robina Kelly of Gambo, Josephine Kelly of St. John's, Elaine Kelly of Riverview, N.B. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was held November 22^nd from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Gander and Area SPCA or the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic. Arrangements though Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our memorial online guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

RYAN, Ed -
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on November 20, 2007, Ed Ryan, aged 60 years. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas Ryan and Josephine Ryan. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Ginger; son, Wayne (Carla) of Ottawa, ON; daughter, Joanne (Dwight) of Brampton, ON; grandchildren, Hayley, Mikayla, Sam, Vanessa and Joey; brothers, Gerald (Stella) of St. John's, NL, Cyril (Maxine) of Mount Pearl, NL and Glen (Alice) of Knight's Cove, NL; sisters, Sadie of St. John's, NL, Bonnie (Glen) of Gander, NL and Beverley (Don) of Labrador City, NL as well as a large number of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral service was held on Friday, November 23^rd from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander, followed by cremation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign the online guestbook.

HULAN, Mary -
Passed away peacefully at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, on the November 23, 2007, Mary Hulan in her 74^th year. Predeceased by her husband, Vernon and brothers, George, Robert and Fred; sister, Ann. Left with fond memories are sons, Dana and wife Terri, Barry and wife Elizabeth and Derek along with grandchildren, Tyler, Cody and Ashley. Survived by brother, Richard and wife, Mae; sisters, Beatrice , Catherine and a circle of relatives and friends. Mass was held Wednesday, November 28 from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.

HARRIS, Adelaide -
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Lakeside Homes, Gander, Adelaide Harris, aged 95 years. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick Harris; sisters, Nellie (Stanley) Young, Pearl (Harold) Torraville, Maisie (Jasper) Vivian and Irene (Stewart) Harris. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons, Ernest (Loretta) of Harris Point, NL, George (Gloria) of Harris Point, NL, Herbert (Doris) of Harris Point, NL, Stanley (Rowena)of Harris Point, NL and Lester (Myrtle) of Harris Point, NL; daughters, Shirley (Ryburn Hodder) of Harris Point, NL and Ruby (Eric Summer) of Davidsville, NL; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral was held from the Gospel Hall, Main Point on November 28^th followed by interment at the Gospel Hall Cemetery, Main Point. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander-Carmanville. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign the online guestbook.

SMITH, Gerald Lloyd -
Passed peacefully away on November 26, 2007 at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Gerald Lloyd Smith (CBC Gerry) in his 64^th year, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Jean Smith. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Stephanie (Peacock), daughter, Heather; sisters, Gillian Hatcher (Gary), Layle Karsgaard, Deborah Draycott; brother, Andrew (Mary); nieces, Suzanne (Chris), Angela; nephews, Jason (Stacey and Abby), Stephen and Thomas; special friend, Peter Blackie; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Gerry will also be missed by his dear pup “Nibs”. Our thanks go out to Drs. Button, Blackie and Bennett as well as the staff at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, all whom made his last days more comfortable. Cremation has taken place and visitation was at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander on Wednesday, November 28^th from 2-4p.m & 7-9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA Gander or Canadian Cancer Society (Daffodil Place). Arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our on-line memorial guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

SAUNDERS, Roy R. -
Waverley, formerly of Gander, N.L., passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at the Halifax Infirmary. Son of Philip Stanley and Florence (Reid) Saunders. Roy was born in St. John's, NL. He joined the RAF in 1941 and served in the Second World War as a Wireless Operator ending his service as a tail gunner. Upon return to Newfoundland, Roy joined the airline industry followed by an accounting career. Roy was an avid gardener, traveler, collector of coins, stamps and classical music. His perfection and passion lay in the cast of the salmon line with expectation of hooking the largest fish in the river. Roy is survived by his daughter, Susan (Craig) Newhook, Waverley, NS; sons, Bill (Shirley) Saunders, Clearwater, Fl, John (Martina) Dartmouth, NS; sister, Grace Chaffey, Edmonton; grandchildren, Chris (Lori), Jill (Ray); great-grandson, Liam. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Joyce; brothers, Jack and George. A service has taken place. Donations in Roy's memory can be made to The Arthritis Society or a charity of one's choice.