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Burin Peninsula Obituaries
October 2009

The area includes from Terrenceville on down to Grand Bank, over to Lamaline, St. Lawrence, Burin, Marystown and down the Peninsula again to Boat Harbour. All the communities are not named but serves the whole of the Peninsula.

 

DIAMOND, Mabel Frances
(September 29, 1921 - October 8, 2009)

Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Thursday, October 8, 2009, Mabel F. Diamond of Grand Bank, age 88 years. Predeceased by parents George and Margaret White, husband Benjamin and brother George James White. Leaving to mourn: 2 daughters Patsy Pittman (Ian) and Eleanor Thornhill (Arch) both of Grand Bank, 3 grandchildren Patty Thornhill of Bishop Falls, Lori McCarthy (Johnathan) of Burin and Sheldon of Grand Bank, Great Grandchild Logan McCarthy, brother Cyril White (Flossie) of Toronto, 2 sisters-in-law Ethel White of Glenwood and Eleanor Hall of Toronto, also Home Care Workers Kerry Lynn Hollett and Myrtle Hillier. Also a circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home Grand Bank on Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 12 noon; 2 pm - 5 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Service will take place at the Grand Bank United Church at 2 pm on Sunday, October 11th. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Grand Bank. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grand Bank United Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home Grand Bank.

DOUGLAS, Frances Mary
(August 26, 1924 - October 2, 2009)

Passed suddenly but peacefully away at the Grand Bank Health Center on Friday, October 2, 2009 Frances Mary Douglas of Grand Bank, age 85 years. Predeceased by parents Richard and Jane Riggs; husband Llewellyn Douglas, and Friend Charles Breon. Leaving to mourn son Gary (Sharon) Douglas, daughter Mary (Lloyd) Grandy, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren; sisters Jessie (George) Hillier, Georgie (Ben) Lee, Mary (Carl) Cooper, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home Grand Bank on Friday from 7pm - 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 12 noon; 2 pm - 5 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Service will take place on Monday at 2 pm from the Salvation Army Grand Bank. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Donations in her memory may be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home Grand Bank.

DOYLE, ELIZABETH MARGARET
1925-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late ELIZABETH MARGARET DOYLE of St. Lawrence announce her passing at the U.S. Memorial Health Care Centre in St. Lawrence on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at the age of 84. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Leo (Barb) of Bay Bulls, Howard (Theresa) of St. Lawrence, Glen of Elmsdale, NS, and Noel (Sharon) of St. Lawrence; daughter Elizabeth (Ernest) Carew of St. Lawrence; sisters Mable Doyle of St. Lawrence, and Mary Anne Lockyer of Point Aux Gaul; brother Leonard (Brenda) Rennie of Marystown; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by husband Maurice; parents Albert & Maude Rennie; sons Maurice, Albert, and Jim; daughters Molly, Susanna, and Theresa; daughter-in-law Cora; and grandson Joshua. Resting and Visitation to take place from St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church in St. Lawrence on Thursday October 15th from 2pm - 9pm; and Friday October 16th from 10am - 9pm. Prayer Vigil will go ahead on Friday October 16th at 8pm. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church in St. Lawrence on Saturday October 17th at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Mt. Cecilia R.C. Cemetery in St. Lawrence. In Elizabeth's memory donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

FOLEY, ELIZA
1924-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late ELIZA FOLEY of St. Lawrence announce her passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Sunday October 11, 2009 at the age of 85. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughter Lucinda (Tony) Etchegary of St. Lawrence; sister Kathleen Banfield of St. Lawrence; brother Cyril (Anne) Fitzpatrick of St. John's; grandchildren Shane, Cheryl, and Holly; special nieces and nephews; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by husband Edward, and parents Henry & Lucinda Fitzpatrick. Resting and Visitation to take place from St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church in St. Lawrence on Monday October 12th from 2pm - 9pm; and Tuesday October 13th from 10am - 9pm. Prayer vigil taking place on Tuesday October 13th at 8pm. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church in St. Lawrence on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 10:30am. Interment to follow at Mt. Cecilia R.C. Cemetery in St. Lawrence. In Eliza's memory donations may be made to the Mt. Cecilia R.C. Cemetery Fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

HARNETT, EMMA
1921-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late EMMA HARNETT of St. Lawrence announce her passing at the U.S. Memorial Health Care Centre in St. Lawrence on Monday October 5, 2009 at the age of 87. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Cornelious (Mabel) of St. Lawrence, Maurice (Sue) of Peterborough, ON, Donnette (Flo) of Wabush, Labrador, and Ted of Yarmouth, NS; daughters Thelma (Clyde) Roul of St. Lawrence, Anita (Gerry) Stacey of Mt. Pearl, Beth (Paul) Moore of Mt. Pearl, Anna (Phonse) of Bradford, ON, Bernice (Max) Kettle of St. Lawrence, Angela (Tim) Robson of Wetaskiwin, AB, Linda Flynn of Edmonton, AB, and Lucy (Rusty) Pope of Sudbury, ON; sisters Mary (Norm) Hickman of Sydney, NS, Melinda Harnett of Lord's Cove, Susan (Willie) Fitzpatrick of Lord's Cove, Lucy Hodge of Lord's Cove, and Louise (Ralph) Lyall of Corner Brook; brothers Michael (Joyce) Benteau of Lunenburg, NS, and Leonard (Donna) Benteau of B.C.; 34 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by husband Casmir, parents Peter & Lucy Benteau, brother Peter Benteau, and sister-in-law Edna Benteau. Resting and Visitation to take place from St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church in St. Lawrence on Monday October 5th from 7pm - 9pm; Tuesday October 6th from 10am - 10pm; and Wednesday October 7th from 10am - 12noon. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church in St. Lawrence on Wednesday October 7th at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at Mt. Cecilia R.C. Cemetery in St. Lawrence. In Emma's memory donations may be made to the Mt. Cecilia Cemetery Fund or flowers gratefully accepted.

HODGE, LOUISA M.
1928-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late LOUISA M. HODGE of Lord's Cove announce her passing at The Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Wednesday October 7, 2009 at the age of 81. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Arnold (Mary), Thomas (Erin) of Halifax, NS, and Jamie (Michelle) of Toronto, ON; daughters Violet Walsh of Marystown, Alice Isaacs of Lord's Cove, Doris (Lawrence) Lambe of Lord's Cove, Marion (Joe) Carter of Lord's Cove, Bridget (Marcel) Hennebury of Lord's Cove, Mary Hodge of Toronto, ON, and Lorna (Shawn) Fitzpatrick of Ajax, ON; 37 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great- grandchildren; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by husband Thomas, sons Paul and Curtis, and daughters Angela and Cecilia. Resting and Visitation to take place from St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church in Lord's Cove on Thursday October 8th beginning at 5pm; Friday October 9th all day; and Saturday October 10th from 10am - 12noon. Prayer Vigil to be held on Friday October 9th at 6pm. Funeral Mass to take place from St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church in Lord's Cove on Saturday October 10th at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lord's Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

HYNES, LEON GERARD
1946-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late LEON GERARD HYNES of St. Bernard's announce his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin on Monday October 5, 2009 at the age of 63. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories special care givers Judy & Pat Joe Whittle of St. Bernard's; sister Eileen Hackett of White Rock, B.C.; brothers Guy (Barbara) Hynes of St. Bernard's, Rennie (Carol) Hynes of Labrador City, and Jerome (Mildred) Spearns of St. Lawrence; homecare workers Yvonne Dominaux and Rita Mary Isaacs; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by parents Sylvester & Martha Hynes. Resting and Visitation to take place from Wiseman's Funeral Homes in Marystown on Tuesday October 6th from 7pm to 9pm; and Wednesday October 7th from 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm. Prayer vigil to take place at Wiseman's Funeral Homes on Wednesday October 7th at 6:30pm. Cremation to take place on Thursday October 8th. Funeral Mass to take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in St. Bernard's on Saturday October 10th at 10:00am. Inurnment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in St. Bernard's. Flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

MILLER, LAURA MARY
1917-2009
It is with great sadness that the family of the late LAURA MARY MILLER of Rushoon announce her passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at the age of 92. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Fred (Geraldine) of St. John's, and Derm (Annette) of Spruce Grove, AB; daughter Margaret (John) Hanrahan of Marystown; son-in-law Tom Lake; 2 special grandchildren Dennis and Derek Lake of Rushoon; brothers Joe (Mary) Cheeseman, Eric (Irene) Cheeseman, and Dan Cheeseman; sisters-in-law Adele Cheeseman and Emma Miller; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by husband Alphonsus, daughter Marie, and son Aubrey. Resting and Visitation to take place from Christ The King Roman Catholic Church in Rushoon on Tuesday October 6th from 7pm - 9pm; and Wednesday October 7th from 10am - 9pm. Prayer vigil will take place on Wednesday October 7th at 8:30pm. Funeral Mass to take place at Christ The King R.C. Church in Rushoon on Thursday October 8th at 10:30am. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Rushoon. In Laura's memory donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

MITCHELL, HOWARD OSWALD
1949-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late HOWARD OSWALD MITCHELL of Bay L'Argent announce his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin on Saturday October 24, 2009 at the age of 60. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Bertha of 37 years; son Dion (Trina) Mitchell of Bay L'Argent; daughters Julie (Max) Freebourn, and Marlena Mitchell of Bay L'Argent; 4 grandchildren Cody, Dawson, Logan, and Adrianna; 3 sisters; 4 brothers; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by parents John & Sarah Mitchell, and brother Larry Mitchell. Resting and Visitation to take place from St. Hilda's Anglican Church in Bay L'Argent on Saturday October 24th beginning at 7pm; Sunday October 25th 10am - 9pm; and Monday October 26th 10am - 12noon. Funeral service to take place at St. Hilda's Anglican Church in Bay L'Argent on Tuesday October 27th at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Bay L'Argent. Donations may be made to The Mitchell Family, no flowers by request. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

MURPHY, ELLEN ALICE
1934-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late ELLEN ALICE MURPHY of Lawn announce her passing at the U.S. Memorial H.C.C. in St. Lawrence on Sunday October 25, 2009 at the age of 75. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband Charles of 56 years; sons Charles (Darlene) of Point May, Calvin (Karen) of Lamaline, Russell (Maureen) of Lord's Cove, Kevin (Maxine) of Lawn, Barry (Mary) of Cold Lake, AB, and Mike (Julia) of Burin; daughters Margaret (Paul) Morgan of St. John's, Mona (Wayne) Kelly of Marystown, Janet (Joseph) Fitzpatrick of Lord's Cove, Christina Murphy of Lawn, Clarissa Murphy (Joseph Haley) of Lamaline, Sandy (Mike) Ploughman of Halifax, NS, Mary Murphy of Lawn, and Mary (Mike) Grant of Lawn; sisters Mona Greene, and Francoise (Edward) Lebras; brother Peter (Effie) Parsons; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; special friend Janet Planke; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by parents Alice & Albert Teletchea, and brother Albert Teletchea. Resting and Visitation to take place from Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church in Lawn on Monday October 27th 10am - 10pm; and Tuesday October 28th 10am - 10pm. Prayer vigil to be held on Tuesday October 27th at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass to take place at Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church in Lawn on Wednesday October 28th at 10:30am. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lawn. Flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

PEACH, Sandra Pauline
(March 1, 1963 - October 5, 2009)

Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Monday, October 5th, 2009, Sandra Pauline Peach of Red Harbour, age 46 years. Predeceased by sister Maria Caines and mother-in-law Mildred Peach. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, husband Morley Peach of Red Harbour, son Matthew, daughters Melissa and Stephanie, and granddaughter Payton. Parents Elizabeth and George Caines of Fortune, brother David Caines (Donna) of Prince Edward Island, and sister Cathy Blundon of Kelligrews. Father-in-law William Peach of Red Harbour, sister-in-law Goldie (Dennis Langdon), brothers-in-law Wesley Peach (Effie) of Grand Bank and Derrick Peach (Gwen) of Red Harbour, six nieces, three nephews, and a large circle of other family and friends. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am - 12 noon; 2 pm - 5 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, October 8th, at 2 pm from the Salvation Army Grand Bank. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery Grand Bank. Donations may be made to the Family in lieu of flowers. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank.

PICKETT, KEVIN P.
1945-2009

It is with great sadness that the family of the late KEVIN PATRICK PICKETT of Marystown announce his passing at his home in Marystown on Tuesday October 20, 2009 at the age of 63. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Betty of 40 years; sons Troy (Kathleen) of Austin, Texas, and Tony of Marystown; daughter Tina of Fort St. John, BC; step-son Todd (Nadine) Slaney of Airdrie, AB; 4 grandchildren Samantha, Sarah, Kevin and Keagan; sisters Margaret (Howard) Stewart, Patricia (Tony) Fitzpatrick, and Michelle (Mike) Duke; brothers John (Holly) Pickett, Peter Pickett, Vincent Pickett, Gerard (Sherri) Pickett, and Bernard Pickett; sisters-in-law Gertrude (Kevin) Brockerville, Phyllis (Marcel) Belanger, Carmel Howlett, and Sadie (Julian) Rennie; brothers-in-law John (Veronica) Slaney, Val (Edith) Slaney, and Edward (Carmelita) Slaney; plus a large circle of family and friends. Pre-deceased by parents Michael and Christine Pickett. Resting and Visitation to take place from Wiseman's Funeral Homes in Marystown on Wednesday October 21st from 12pm -9pm; and Thursday October 22nd from 10am - 12noon. Prayer Vigil to be held on Wednesday October 21st at 8:00pm from Wiseman's Funeral Homes. Funeral Mass to take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Marystown on Thursday October 22nd at 2:00pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Pickett Family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman's Funeral Homes. "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.wisemansfuneralhomes.ca

THOMAS, Jessie M.
(May 29, 1916 - October 1, 2009)

Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Jessie M. Thomas of Grand Bank, age 93 years. Predeceased by parents George and Susan Hiscock, and husband Gordon. Leaving to mourn Georgie Lee (Ben) at Grand Bank, Ike Thomas (Phyllis) at St. John's, Bill Burfitt (Ethel) at Grand Bank and Sis Thomas and Charlie at Frenchman's Cove, Eileen and Garfield Bonnell at Toronto, and Emily Mae Bradley at Stephenville, and homecare worker Judy Osmond at Grand Bank. Also a circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home Grand Bank on Friday from 2 pm - 4 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am - 12 noon; 2 pm - 4 pm; 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Service will take place on Sunday at 2 pm from Grand Bank United Church. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home Grand Bank.

 

 

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