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The Beacon Obituaries
October 2007

The Beacon
is a community newspaper for Gander.

Filed chronologically as published for the Month of October 2007

 

PARSONS, Edna
Passed away peacefully at The Agnes Pratt Nursing Home, St. John’s on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, Edna Parsons, age 78 years of Greenspond. Predeceased by her husband, William; daughter, Mary; parents, William and Jessie Sampson; brothers, Joseph, Roy; sister, Frances. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her son, George (Annie) of St. John’s; daughters, Bernice Burton (Roy), Carol Burton (Arthur), both of Greenspond; grandchildren, Keith (Tina), Kevin, Jason (Danielle), Krista, Sherry; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Samantha; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Greenspond on Friday, October 5th with Rev. S. O’Connor officiating. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery, Greenspond. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit our website at www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

CUTLER, Tamar
Passed away peacefully at Cape Freels on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, Tamar Cutler, age 97 years of Wareham. Predeceased by her husband, Robert; brothers, Wilfred, Hedley and Enos; sisters, Alvina, Sylvia. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons, William (Louise), Clayton (Ellen), Clifford (Audrey), and Limuel, all of Wareham; daughters, Mary Rogers of Wareham, Susan Stagg (Claude) of Cape Freels; sister, Pearl Hunt of Centreville; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Wareham on Sunday, October 7th with Rev. Wayne Short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Wareham. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove - Musgrave Harbour. To sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

HOSKINS, Sarah (nee Carter)
Passed peacefully away at the Chancellor Park Nursing Home on October 5, 2007, Sarah Hoskins. age 94 years, formerly of Greenspond. Predeceased by her husband, Wilson; son, Cyril; and daughter-in-law, Rosemary. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, her daughter, Doris (Jim) Hancock; grandchildren, Jeremy and Amanda Hancock and Richard and Lisa Hoskins; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Monday, October 8th from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, Carnell’s Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Old Cemetery, Gander at a later date. or Donations may be made in Sarah’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com

GOVER, Barbara
Passed away peacefully at Brookfield Hospital on Friday, October 5, 2007, Barbara Gover, age 69 years of Centreville. Predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth Jane Pond; son Gary; sister, Ada. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her loving and devoted husband, Israel; son, Randy (Darlene) of Centreville; brothers, Hector(Josie) of Centreville, Jack(Vera) of St. John’s, Earl of St. John’s, Wayne (Janet) of Port Rexton; sisters, Nita Pickett of Wareham, Marie Anstey (Patrick) of Centreville, Alma Maidment (Edward) of Pool’s Island, Mary Hunt (Arthur) of Centreville; brother-in-law, John of Trinity, and sister-in-law, Florence of St. John’s; grandchildren, Ricky (Melissa), Jodi, Cody, Renee; step-grandchildren, Ashley and Joshua; great-grandson, Chase; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Monday, October 8th at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Centreville with Reverend Wayne short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Centreville. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove - Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

SAMSON, Albert M.
Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Saturday, October 6, 2007, Albert M. Samson, aged 69 years. Predeceased by his parents, Mac and Reta Samson and sister, Sandra. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Audrey, son, Mike (Joanne) of Torbay, NL and daughter, Joann Coxon (Jim) of Gander, NL; grandchildren, Ian Coxon, Michael Coxon and Emily Samson; brother, Bill (Debbie) of Labrador City, NL and sisters, Betty (Frank) of St. John's, NL, Barbara (Gilbert) of Sandringham, NL and Della of St. John's, NL, as well as a large number of family and friends. Funeral service at St. Martin's Anglican Cathedral on Wednesday, October 10th with private family inurnment at a later date. Donations in Mr. Samson's memory can be made to the Gander Area SPCA, 36 McCurdy Drive, Gander, NL, A1V 1A2. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

SAMSON, Hattie Mildred
Passed away suddenly at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on October 8, 2007, Hattie Mildred Samson, age 59 years of Lumsden. Predeceased by her parents, John Abbott 1954, Lillian Abbott 1995; brother, Harold 2000 and sister, Stella in 1980. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, are her husband, Hank Gibbons; four sons, Ken Samson (Tanya) of Gander, Brian Samson (Angela Blake) of Toronto, John gibbons of Alberta; three daughters, Debbie (David Kieley) of Gander, Penney Gibbons (Gary Crocker) of St. John’s, Tammy Gibbons (Dwight Ricketts) of Alberta; three brothers, George Abbott (Bonnie) of Musgrave Harbour, Wilbur Abbott (Elizabeth) of Ontario, Clarence Hayward (Pat) of Ontario; sister-in-law, Marilyn Abbott of Blaketown; 10 grandchildren, Jeremy, Brandon, Alyssa, Bradley, Marina, Matthew, Damien, Dillon, Megan, Melissa; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on October 12th at the United Church, Lumsden with Rev. Boyce Parsons officiating. Interment followed at the United church Cemetery, Lumsden. Donations in her memory may be made to Merry Meeting Senior Citizens Centre, Lumsden. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

COLES, Nelson
Passed away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, Mr. Nelson Coles of Carmanville in his 59th year. Predeceased by his parents, George and Elizabeth; four brothers, Walter, Lindsay, Norma and Simon; sister-in-law, Verlie Coles; and brother-in-law, Richard Goodyear. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Roger (Leona) of Alberta, Jason (Janice) of Carmanville and Jackson (Rebecca) of Alberta; two daughters, Stephanie Blake (Dexter) of Alberta and Jenelle Bemister (Jerry) of Musgrave Harbour; four brothers, Gordon of Carmanville, Lloyd of Carmanville, Wilson (Hazel) of Carmanville and Lindsay (Pearl) of Deadman’s Bay; three sisters, Janet Chaulk (Jack) of Lumsden, Florence Goodyear of Deadman’s Bay and Leona Rowsell (Maxwell) of Carmanville; grandchildren, Samantha, Jessica, Alex, Melody, Ethan, Emily, A.J. and Jonathan and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 13th from the Salvation Army Citadel in Carmanville with Major Barry Anstey officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander.

PELLEY, Joan
The home going of Joan Viola Pelley (nee Sheppard), age 63, formerly of Appleton, NL, occurred suddenly on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in Cobourg, Ontario. Left with cherished memories, her husband of 40 years, Carl; daughter, Natalie; son-in-law, Rev. Chris Micks; granddaughter, Sioban; mother, Eva Sheppard; sisters, Viola (Dave Fradsham) and Wanda (Navin Gillingham); brothers, Scot Sheppard (Elizabeth) and David Sheppard (Julie); sisters and brothers-in-law; and a large circle of family and friends. Interment at Keswick Cemetery, Keswick, Ontario, October 12th. Her memory lives on in donations to Gideon Bible Society.
“She took His Hand when she heard Him call.”

KING, Myrtle Daisy
Passed peacefully away at Bonnews Lodge, Badger’s Quay on October 10, 2007, Myrtle Daisy King, aged 74 years of Valleyfield. Predeceased by her parents, Wilfred and Gladys Starkes; son, Barry and sister, Carrie. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Eli; two sons, Wilfred, Tony (Norma), all of Valleyfield; one daughter, Elizabeth (Betty) Hickey (Ambrose) of St. John; three sisters, Blanche Sturge (Joseph) of Ontario, Marjorie King (Pleman) of Valleyfield, Bernice Knee (William) of Lewisporte; seven grandchildren, Tracey, Jamie, Ryan, Barry, Jeffery, Zachary, Benjamin; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on October 13th at the Grace Pentecostal Tabernacle, Valleyfield with Pastor Dwayne Mews officiating. Interment followed at the Grace Pentecostal Cemetery, Valleyfield. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grace Pentecostal Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour.

TULK, Lloyd Alvin
Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes in Gander on October 13, 2007 at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by his wife, Gertie; and son, Alvin. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his three grandsons,. Kirk (Corenna), Kent (Stephanie) and Kirby (Robin); daughter-in-law, Alice Tulk of Aspen Cove; and six great-grandchildren who he loved dearly, Giselle, Kayla, Keesha, Daniel, Alyson and Kaleb; also a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on October 16th from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Aspen Cove. Interment followed at the Jehovah Witnesses Cemetery in Ladle Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home in Lewisporte.

CARTER, Samuel
Passed away peacefully at Brookfield Hospital on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, Samuel Carter, age 83 years of Greenspond. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Gertrude Carter; brother, Charles, Lockyer; sisters, Louisa, Joyce, Lucy; nephew, Donald. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his nephews, David, Graham, Randy and Tony; nieces, Trudi (Rodney) and Beverley; great-nephew, Justin; great-great-nephews, Tristan, Shane; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place at the United church, Greenspond on Friday, October 19th with Rev. Heather Sandford officiating. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery, Greenspond. Donations in his memory may be made to the Graham White Trust Fund, Scotia Bank, Wesleyville or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove-Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhome.com

MERCER, Lewis
Passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Mr. Lewis Mercer of Riverview Homes in Gander Bay South, formerly of Carmanville. Predeceased by first wife, Ida (September 17, 1986); second wife, Jesse (august 20, 1999); parents, John and Louisa Mercer; son, Austin; brothers, Cyril, George and Edgar; sister, Sarah; and granddaughter, Gloria. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are two sons, Zeb (Rita) and Winston, both of Carmanville; three daughters, Alvie Brown (Joseph) of Joe Batts Arm, Violet Collins (Lorenzo of Bowmanville, Ontario and Loretta Collins (Gilbert) of Carmanville; daughter-in-law, Ruby Freake of Botwood; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Sunday, October 21st from the Pentecostal Church in Carmanville. Interment followed from the Pentecostal Cemetery in Carmanville with Pastor R. Durdle officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour.

GIBBONS, Stanley
Passed peacefully away on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Stanley Gibbons, aged 83 years. Predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Cinderella Gibbons; and wife, Maude. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his special friend, Nora Barrow; stepson, David (Yvonne) of Corutice, ON; daughter, Dianne of St. John’s; four grandchildren, Jackie, James, Amanda and Nicole; one great-grandchild, Jayda; brothers, Samuel (Louise), Jacob (Florence) of Centreville, David (Mary), Gilbert (Yvonne) of Trinity; sisters, Nina, Sadie, Minnie (Claude) Davis of Gander, Mary Ann (Joseph) Hesko of New Brunswick; as well as a large circle of family and friends. Funeral service was held at Evangel Pentecostal Church on Monday, October 22nd with interment at All Saints Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Gibbons' memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

LLOYD, Linda Wong
Passed away on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Vancouver General Hospital, after a long battle with cancer, Linda Wong Lloyd, aged 39. She leaves her loving husband, Peter Lloyd; and two children, Dylan and Cameron; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Wong; brother, Vincent (Holly); father and mother-in-law, John and Shirley Lloyd, Halifax; sister-in-law, Elizabeth and Bronwen. Linda will be deeply missed by family and friends and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

PINSENT, Irene
Passed away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on October 19, 2007, Mrs. Irene Pinsent of Ragged Harbour, aged 55 years. Predeceased by her father, Arthur Wellon. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Boyce; two sons, Shane (Velma) of Corner Brook and Shannon (Tina) of St. John’s; mother, Rosie Wellon of Aspen Cove; four brothers, Maxwell Wellon (Alva) of Ladle Cove, Calvin Wellon (Dulcie) of Labrador City, Jim Wellon (Thelma) of Red Deer, Alberta and Doug Wellon (Peggy) of Musgrave Harbour; two sisters, Wilene Coles (Oliver) of Aspen Cove and Phyllis Chaulk (Terry) of Aspen Cove; one grandson, Spencer; and a large circle of other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral service took place on Tuesday, October 23rd from the Salvation Army Citadel in Musgrave Harbour. Interment followed from the Salvation Army Cemetery in Ragged Harbour with Majors Barry and Donna Anstey officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour.

BROWN, Dorothy
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at North Haven Manor, Lewisporte, Dorothy Brown, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband, Kader; sisters, Lillian and Florrie; brothers, Charles and Will. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons, Keith of Gander, and Alistair of Calgary, AB; daughter, Denese (Boyd Greening) of Gander; grandchildren, Colleen, Shamus, Jennifer, Jeffery; great-grandchildren, Bailee, Tayler, Emma, Stephanie and Andie; and sister, Irene. Funeral service was held on Thursday, October 25th from St. Martin’s Anglican Cathedral, Gander, followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander. Please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca to sign our online guestbook.

NOSEWORTHY, Wilhemina Jen
Passed peacefully away on October 21, 2007 at home surrounded by family, Wilhemina Jean Noseworthy of Eastport, aged 69 years. Predeceased by her parents, son, grandson, aunts and uncles. Left to mourn with loving memories husband, Gus; sons, Augustus (Sherry) of Eastport, Ron (Marilyn) of Thompson, MB, Clifford (Eileen) of Thompson, MB, Gerald (Laurie) of Eastport, Wally (Geanie) of Thompson, MB; daughters, Marlene (Melvin) of Alberta, Lisa (Sean) of Eastport; sisters, Ruby (Robert) of Gander, Sharon (Tony) of Sandy cove; brother, Juan (Jane) of Happy Adventure; many aunts, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of other family and friends. Funeral service took place at the Anglican Church in Eastport on Thursday, October 25th. Funeral arrangements entrust to Squires’ Funeral Home.

ROGERS, Bessie
Passed peacefully away on October 21, 2007 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Bessie Rogers of Centreville, aged 56 years. Predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Beatrice Rogers; and parents-in-law, Lester and Emma Bungay. Leaving to mourn with beautiful and loving memories are her husband, Chur; brother, Clayton (Grace) of Centreville; nephew, Bradley (Terri) and family of Yellowknife; niece, Connie (Michael) and family of Centreville; brothers-in-law, Bob (Sheila) of St. John’s, Les (Jill) of Centreville; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Edgar) of Centreville, Grace (Andrew) of Centreville; also an extended family, “The Blundons” George (Gloria), Georgina (Wayne), Bill, Jim (Karen), Donna (Walt); and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on October 24th at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Centreville with Rev. Wayne short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Centreville. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer society of NL and Labrador. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour.

O’MAHONY, Dr. Albert Thomas
Died suddenly at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, October 22, 2007, Dr. Albert Thomas O’Mahony, aged 64 years. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. Michael O’Mahony in 1974. Leaving to mourn his loving wife, Donna of 36 years; sons, Michael and David (Lynn Withers); daughter, Ashling; mother, Bridie; sister, Miriam (Michael Toohey); nieces, Emma, Elaine and Freya; nephews, Michael and John. Also leaving to mourn many, many friends and colleagues. Albert was born in Ireland but came to Newfoundland in the early sixties. He moved to Clarenville in 1969 where he practiced rural medicine up to his passing. When Albert first came to Clarenville, he was the only physician in the community. For a while he operated a clinic out of his home. Albert was a well know doctor in Clarenville; the surround areas and throughout Newfoundland. He was highly respected for always going above and beyond “the call of duty” in his passion and commitment for patient care. Up until the time of his passing, his patients could still depend on him to make house visits. Visitation took place at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Mass held on Friday, October 26th from Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Clarenville with interment at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery. Donations can be made to Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital or the Heart and Stoke Foundation.

WATERMAN, Leah
Wife, friend and soul mate of the late John Waterman of 67 years entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Brookfield Hospital, aged 84. She has been a Christian for almost 30 years and greatly appreciated what the Lord did for her. She, with her husband, John will now dwell in the House of the Lord forever. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was loved very much by all and will be profoundly missed. She leaves behind one daughter, Elizabeth (William); five sons, Claude (Yvonne), Woodbine (Eileen), Johnnie (Celest), Brian (Nina), Leo (Betty); also 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mae (Cluney) and Muriel (Isaac); two brothers, Gideon (Ella) and Harry (Mildred); and two brothers-in-law, Gilbert Goodyear and Robert Tucker. Also, predeceased by two sisters, Madeline Goodyear and Trixie Tucker; and sister-in-law, Annie Spurrell. Leah’s Christian burial Service was held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Wareham on Friday, October 26th with Rev. Wayne Short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Wareham. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. Leah’s family would like to thank Dr. Darcy and Dr. Mills and all the nursing staff of Brookfield Hospital for the care, dedication and affection given to her over the past four months. Also a special thank you to the staff of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour for all the funeral arrangements.

BROWN, Gertrude
Passed away peacefully at C. W. J. Memorial Hospital, Labrador City on October 24, 2007, Gertrude Brown of Labrador City, formerly of Trinity, B. Bay. Predeceased by her husband, Frederick Brown. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her three sons, Derek (Delores Rennie), Rick and John (Paula Muise) all of Labrador City , NL, three daughters, Doreen Brown of Scarborough, ON. Donna Walsh (Leon) of Musgrave Town, Trudy Tobin (Bill) of Labrador City, seven grandchildren, Shannon Tobin (Mandy), Jason Tobin (Tina), Christopher Tobin, Derek Brown, Jr., Jory Brown, Jeffery Walsh and Diane Tobin; three great-grandchildren, Kyle Tobin-Rice, Drake Sesk, Ethan Sesk and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on October 27th at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Trinity, B. Bay with Rev. Wayne Short officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity, B. Bay. Donation in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

FANCEY, Gordon
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, October 27, 2007, Gordon Fancey of Gander Bay. Predeceased by his wife, Phyllis (Blundon) Fancey (d.2003); his parents, Israel and Bethia Fancey of Wing’s Point; brothers, Alvin Fancey (Rowena, deceased), Gerald Fancey (Dorothy), and Howard Fancey ( Elizabeth, deceased). Leaving to mourn, sisters, Blanche Squires (Chesley, deceased), Beatrice Gillingham (Archibald, deceased), Flora Peckford (Wilbur) and Jean Shea (Clifford, deceased); brothers, Claude Fancey (Olive, deceased) and Wilson Fancey (Dulcie). Also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, as well as staff at Riverview Retirement Home, George’s Point. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 30th at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Wing’s Point, with interment at the United Church Cemetery, George’s Point. Donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

NORRIS, Maxine
Passed away suddenly at Brookfield Hospital on October 27,2007, Maxine Norris, age 71 years of Pound Cove. Predeceased by her parents, William and Nora Osmond and brother, Edgar Osmond. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband, Levi, 1 son, Mike (Connie) of Ontario, 2 daughters, Natalie (Earl Cutler) of Centreville, Carla (Ron Coward) of Gander, 2 sisters, Nina (Larry Barnes) of Stephenville, Edna (Ivan Brenton) of Fort MacMurray; 2 grandchildren, Marcus and Hayley; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on October 30th at the Anglican Church, Pound Cove with Rev. Shaun O’Conner officiating. Interment followed at the Anglican Cemetery, Pound Cove. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

VINCENT, Lester
Passed peacefully away at Brookfield Hospital on October 28, 2007, Lester Maxwell Vincent, age 83 years of Newtown, Bonavista Bay. Predeceased by his parents, Eleazer and Priscilla Vincent; brother, Lewis; two sisters, Nellie and Evelyn; brothers-in-law, Robert Windsor, Noah Best, Raymond Hillier; mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Christina Chaulk. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Violet; eight sons, Gordon (Jane) of St. John’s, Perry (Shirley) of St. John’s, Eric (Kim) of Strathroy, Ontario, Ken of Newtown, Jeff (Lisa) of Kelligrews, Paul (Mickey) of Mount Pearl, Clyde (Jessica) of Musgrave Harbour, Calvin (Bernadine) of St. John’s, one daughter; Gloria Lalonde (Serge) of Houston, Texas, two brothers; Tom (Una) of Summerside and Bill (Marie) of Newtown B. Bay; three sisters, Marion Short (Harvey) of St. John’s, Winnie Chrisp (Ed MacAdam) of Scarborough, Ontario, Kathleen McMillan (Charles) of Barrie, Ontario, 13 grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held October 31st at the United Church, Newtown, B. Bay with Rev. Tim Bowman officiating. Interment followed at the United Church Cemetery, Newtown B. Bay. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

STURGE, Rita
Passed peacefully away at her residence at Valleyfield on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, Rita Lillian Sturge, age 90 years. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Blanche Wiseman; husband, Percy; brothers, Wallace, Gerald and Allison. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are, nephew, Robert Hann whom she resided; niece, Clara Brown (David) of Ajax, ON, brother, Neil Wiseman (Ruby) of Scarborough, ON; two sisters, Myrtice Blacklar of Springdale, Dorothy Wiseman (Mardon) of Robert’s Arm; grandchildren, Brian Brown (Catherine) of Lindsey, ON, Jennifer Brown of Ajax, On; great-grandchildren; Bradley and Madyson and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on November 2nd at the United church Valleyfield with Rev. George Kean Officiating. Interment followed at the United Cemetery, Valleyfield. Donations in her memory may be made to the Memorial United Church, Valleyfield. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

WINSOR, Harold
Passed away peacefully at Brookfield Hospital on Wednesday, October 31, 2007, Harold Winsor, age 79 years of Wesleyville. Predeceased by his parents Edgar and Violet Winsor. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Ruby; sons, Samuel (Isabelle) of Carmanville, Alex (Imelda) of St. John’s, Glen (Angela) of Glovertown; daughter, Shirley Andrews (Henry) of Mt. Pearl; sisters, Audrey Gibbons (Bruce) of Lumsden, Marie Winsor (Tom) of Wesleyville; grandchildren, Jeffrey, David, Mark, Sarah, Janine, Alex, Jennifer, Heather and Stephen; brother-in-law, Benjamin Ford of St. John’s; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 10-12, 2-5, 7-9; Friday 10-12, 2-5, 7-9; Funeral service was held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Jubilee United Church, Wesleyville with Rev. George Kean officiating. Interment to follow at the United Cemetery, Wesleyville. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory can be made to Jubilee United Church, Wesleyville. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home in Wesleyville/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

 

 

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