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The Grand Falls Advertiser
December 2011

 

BARRETT, William
Born: November 19th , 1930
Passed on: December 4th , 2011
Passed peacefully away after a battle with COPD on December 4, 2011 at the Central NL Regional Health Centre, William Henry Barrett. He was 81 years of age. He was predeceased by his parents, William & Mabel; sisters, Louise Cale, Susan Cosick, Violet Jorgesan, Jean Milne, Edith Stagg; brothers, Laurie, John, and Albert Barrett. Left to mourn are wife, Jessie May (nee Roberts); son, Gary (Susan) Barrett; and daughter, Donna (Owen) Black. Also left to mourn four grandchildren, Alicia Black, Joshua Black, Jessica Barrett, Kathryn Barrett; sisters, Annie Nichols, Dorothy Jankovic, Rose Way; brother, Freeman Barrett; and a circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Marvin Burton conducted funeral services at Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 with interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Union Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Freeman Stagg (nephew), Cecil Colbourne (nephew), Kirby Canning (cousin), Wade Belbin (friend), Jerry Taylor (friend), and Dick Butt (friend). For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

DREWRY, Steven
Born: December 15th, 2011
Passed on: December 3rd, 2011
LT. COLONEL STEVEN TODD DREWRY
, U.S. Air Force, age 44, of O'Fallon, IL, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 in St. Louis, MO. Born December 15, 1966 in Memphis to Ron and Nancy Drewry. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and later received a Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of Memphis and a Master's degree in Information Systems management from Webster University. During his Air Force service, he served in various positions as a pilot, instructor, inspector, executive officer and commander. He was a decorated veteran of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. He additionally deployed in support of Operations Joint Guard, Joint Endeavor, and Southern Watch. His decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal, the Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 13 years, Kimberly Ann Drewry (nee Rowsell); son, Adam and daughter, Kristin. Beloved sister of Cindy Drewry German of Collierville, TN; brother, David and his wife, Tina of Las Vegas, NV; parents-in-law, Keith and Josephine Rowsell; six nieces and nephews and his most faithful friend, Buddy. Visitation was at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. on Thursday, December 8 from 6-8 p.m., with graveside services at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9 in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests any memorial donations be made to the Aplastic Anemia, MDS Foundation.

FOLEY, Elizabeth
Born: January 8th, 1940
Passed on: December 15th, 2011
Passed peacefully away on Dec. 8, 2011 at the Health Science Complex, St. John's, Elizabeth Ann Foley of Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 71 years of age. She was predeceased by her son, Brian Foley; parents, Winifred and William Wyatt; brothers, William and Ronald. She leaves to mourn her sons, Craig and Scott; daughter, Michalann; grandsons, Justin and David. Also leaving to mourn are her sisters, Phyllis (Ed) Butt, Peggy (Willis) Lush, Marilyn (Greg) Hatt, Carolyn Wyatt and Joanne (Alan) Gillespie and a circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. Glenn Small conducted funeral services from St. Alban's Anglican Church on Dec. 14, 2011 with interment at the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

FUREY, William (Bill)
Born: November 10th, 1951
Passed on: December 4th, 2011
Furey, William (Bill) P (November 10, 1951 - December 04, 2011)
. Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at the Palliative Care Unit in Grand Falls-Windsor. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Cindy (Brooks) and his cherished children, Patrick (Aimee), Elizabeth (Kurwin), and Lauren; his brothers, George (Janet), Pat (Mary), Michael (Trina); and his sisters, Marion (Ken Yetman), Marie (Bren Cooke), Elsie (Bill Thistle), Peggy (Bill Allan), Helen (Fred Colbert), and Patsy (Gordon Yetman); mother-in-law, Pauline Brooks, sister-in-law Karen (Ross Cater), and brother-in-law, John Brooks (Francois) as well as a wide circle of family and friends. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, December 7 at 11a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Donations in his memory may be made to the Grand Falls-Windsor SPCA or to the Palliative Care Unit, Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Michael Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes in Grand Falls-Windsor. For online condolences or to listen to this funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

GOODYEAR, Ray
Born: November 25th, 1916
Passed on: December 21st, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond John Goodyear announce his sudden passing at his daughter's residents in Little Rapids, NL on December 21, 2011 at the age of 95. Ray was a member of the Elk's Club, Lodge #59 and NL Sports Hall of Fame. He was a long-time player of Old Timer's Baseball. Ray retired from Abitibi Price in Grand Falls-Windsor in the 70's as Boss Machine Tender. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife of 69 years, Teresa Goodyear; daughters, Maureen (Tom) Ring of St. John's, and Beverley (Hardy) Batt of Little Rapids. Also leaving to mourn is Ray's special granddaughter Tonya Ring of Calgary, AB; Shirley Thomas (niece) and family, Grand Falls-Windsor; Joan Hrankowski (niece) and family, BC; and many special friends in Grand Falls-Windsor. Fr. Hearn conducted the funeral service at Central Funeral Homes Chapel on Union Street on December 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation in Ray's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Michael Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes. For online condolences or to listen to this funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

HUNTER, Betty
Born: September 12th, 1948
Passed on: December 10th , 2011
Passed away on Dec. 10, 2011 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Betty Marion Hunter of Bishop's Falls. She was 63 years of age. Mrs. Hunter retired from Spruce-wood Academy as a Student assistant in 2006. She was predeceased by her parents, William & Laura Vokey; brothers, Alonzo & Clarence Vokey. Left to mourn are her son, Troy (Vanessa); daughter, Kerry (Darren) Feltham; sister, Caroline (Pearce) Combden; brothers, George (Shirley) Vokey, Ron (Maureen) Wiseman, and Harry Wiseman. Also leaving to mourn four grandchildren, Preston, Amber, Dennis, Brayden; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were son, Troy Hunter, son-in-law, Darren Feltham, nephews, Craig Combden, Shawn Vokey and Sheldon Combden, and friend, Wally Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers were grandchildren, Preston, Amber, and Dennis. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

HUXTER, Linda
Born: January 26th, 1961
Passed on: December 4th, 2011
It is with great sadness the families of Linda Carol-Ann Huxter of Badger announce her passing on Dec 4, 2011 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre at the age of 50. She was predeceased by her father, Joe Wilson; sister, Lorriane; and brother, Cyril. Left to mourn are husband, Sam; son, Tim (Vanessa); daughters, Samantha (Colin), Gina (Glenn), Raylene (David) and their families. Also leaving to mourn sisters, Barb (Kev), Marg (Matt); brothers, Cyril (Madonna), Ron (Isabelle), Don (Carol), Terry (Edith), John (Pauline); as well as 6 grandchildren; and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Father Wilfred Calinawan conducted funeral services from Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Badger on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 followed with cremation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were brothers, Cyril, Ron, Don, Terry, John and brother-in-law Matthew Keefe. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

KING, Elizabeth (Betty)
Born: April 18th, 1935
Passed on: December 10th, 2011
It is with sadness that the families of the late Elizabeth Shirley King announce her passing on December 10, 2011 at her residence in Grand Falls Windsor, NL, at the age of 76 years. Betty is predeceased by her husband, Llewellyn; parents, John and Margaret Mercer; brother, Wilbur. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughter, Yvonne King of Grand Falls-Windsor; and son, David (Carolyn) of Gander, NL; granddaughter, Maria; sisters, Vera Purchase, and Marilyn Hillyard; brother, Bill; as well as several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The visitation took place Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 7 pm, Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. The funeral services was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11 am from the Holy Trinity Anglican Church with Rev. Randy Lockyer officiating. The interment followed at the Anglican Union Street Cemetery, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Parking Lot memorial fund as well as the Parkinson's Society. Pallbearers were Brenda Jenkins, Vince Mercer, Patricia Hickey, Colin Hillyard, Lynette Chamberlain, Neil Hillyard. Funeral arrange-ments have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. For condolences online visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

McDONALD, Dennis
Born: August 13th, 1983
Passed on: December 12th, 2011
Passed suddenly away on December 12, 2011 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dennis Sean McDonald. He was 28 years of age. Dennis worked as a welder in Saskatoon. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Walter Morgan. He leaves to mourn his wife, Heather; daughter, Mackenzie; son, Paxton; mother, Hilda (Gill). Also leaving to mourn are his sister, Vanessa; step-sister, Melanie; step-brother, Danilo; father, Richard; grandmother, Julia Morgan; grandparents, James and Esther McDonald along with a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Eugene Morris conducted funeral services at the Sacred Heart Church, Bishop's Falls on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Interment was at the Roman Catholic cemetery, Bishop's Falls. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers were his uncles Patrick, Leo and Peter Morgan, cousins Pat Morgan, Nathan McDonald and friend Reg Shorter. Donations in his memory can be made to his children Paxton and Mackenzie. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

MOORE, Chad
Born: January 23rd, 1982
Passed on: December 1st, 2011
MOORE, CHAD ALBERT
passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 1, 2011 as a result of a tragic accident at the age of 29. Predeceased by his mother, Geraldine Moore; sister, Tara; grandfather, Warren Moore; and uncle, Larry Moore. He was the loving husband and soul mate of Heidi (Simpson) Moore of Elora, Ont. He was the proud and loving daddy of Maija and Lucie. Chad was the beloved son of Albert and step-mother, Melitta of Newfoundland; son-in-law of Jean and Terry Simpson of Fergus, Ont. He was the dear brother of Trent and his partner Darren of Toronto, brother, Ryan (Crystal) of Calgary, AB; and step-sister, Tracey Fisher (Robert) of Saskatoon, SK. Chad was the dear grandson of Loretta Moore and Muriel & Warrick England of Badger, NL. Chad was the dear brother-in-law of Jason Simpson (Monica) of Guelph, Ont and Nate (Tara) of Toronto, Ont. Survived also by his paternal aunts, Darlene Fleet (Steven), NS. Cynthia Lawlor (Tony), Ont., Elaine Halbot (Wayne), Labrador, NL, Lana Hewitt (Doug), NL; his maternal uncles, Wallace England (Rita), NS, Randy England (Samantha), Ont, Barry England (Linda), Ont. and aunt Tammy Noseworthy (Brad), Ont.; as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins. Chad will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and for his strong work ethic. As expressions of sympathy donations to a trust fund for Chads children would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be made to any TD Canada Trust Bank; Account details, Branch 516, Acct # 6404941.

POWER, Terry
Born: August 5th, 1947
Passed on: December 26th, 2011
It is with sadness that the families of the late Terry Power announce his passing on December 26, 2011 at his residence in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL at the age of 64. Terry is predeceased by parents, John & Dorothy; brothers, Allan and John. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughter, Tina of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; son, Terry of Halifax, NS; mother of children, Mary; brothers, Donald (Gene), Tom (Carrie), Dennis (Bernadette); sister-in-law, Elizabeth; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The visitation took place Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 7-9 pm, Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. The funeral service was held Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11 am from The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. For condolences online visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

ROGERS, Anthony
Born: August 13th, 1914
Passed on: December 19th, 2011
Anthony James Rogers 1914 - 2011
We, the family of the late Anthony Rogers, known as "Tony the Milkman", regret to announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre on December 19, 2011. Anthony was an avid hockey fan, loved company and a good game of cards. He leaves to mourn his wife, Joan; daughters, Cynthia (Jeff) Snow, Michelle (Shawn) Goodyear; grandchildren, Chantelle and Cody Snow, Emma and Jack Goodyear; as well as a large circle of friends. Visitation took place at Central Funeral Homes. Father William Hearn conducted a Funeral Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on December 21, 2011. Pallbearers were son-in-law, Jeff Snow and Shawn Goodyear, and friends, Edward Reid, William Houlihan, Bill Dwyer and Dr. Neil Harvey. Honorary pallbearer was Don Baird. Donations in Anthony's memory may be made to the Autism Society of NL. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Michael Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes. For online condolences or to listen to this funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

ROLFE, Harvey
Passed on: December 24th, 2011
It is with sadness that the family of the late Harvey Rolfe announces his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre on December 24, 2011 at the age of 74 years. Harvey is predeceased by his parents, Peter & Lily Rolfe; sisters, Audrey, and Ann; brother, Robert. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Emma; sons, Gary (Sandra), Dean (Christina), and Darren (Paula); daughter, Gail (Jeff); grandchildren, Darren, Kevin, Ashley, Alexander, Gabriel, and Bolton; brother, Garland (Olga); sister, Myrtle; brother-in-law, Wallace; sister-in-law, Doris; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Public visitation took place, December 27, 2011 at 10 am-12 pm from The Salvation Army Citadel, Pt. Leamington, NL. The funeral service was held December 27, 2011 at 2 pm from The Salvation Army Citadel, Pt. Leamington, NL. The interment followed at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Pt. Leamington, NL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Botwood Funeral Home. For condolences online visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

SMITH, John
Born: May 28th, 1920
Passed on: December 14th, 2011
Passed peacefully away on December 14, 2011 at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, John Ivany Smith of Bishop's Falls. He was 91 years of age. Mr. Smith retired from Canadian National Railway in January 1983. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn; parents, Emmanuel and May; brothers, William, Munden, Joseph, Ralph and sister, Maude. Left to mourn son, David (Ruth); daughters, Maude (Walter) Budgell, and Kimberly Smith. Also leaving to mourn are seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Barry Pelley conducted funeral services at the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in Bishop's Falls on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Bond Street. Funeral arrangements were by Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers were Bob Bradbury, Jim Wells, Jim Bradbury, Gerald Dillon, Ellison Hamlyn and Lloyd Harnum. Donations in his memory can be made to the Calvary Pente-costal Tabernacle Cemetery Fund, Bishop's Falls. For condolences online visit www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca

 

 

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