AYLWARD, James
Passed Away On: 02/06/2011
Passed peacefully away on June 2, 2011 at the Central NL Regional Health Care Centre, James Francis Aylward of Grand Falls-Windsor. He was 84 years of age. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Helen Aylward; brothers, Vincent and David Aylward; sisters, Agatha Connors, Helen Donovan. He leaves to mourn his nieces, Aggie Donovan, Rita Donovan (Harold), Louise Griffin (Gary), Cecilia O'Rielly (Albert), Genevieve Broomfield (Tom); Nephews, Joseph Aylward (Patricia), Jack Aylward (Bride), Mike Donovan (Mary), Vince Donovan, Mark Donovan (Doreen), Joseph Donovan (Elaine), George Donovan Jr. (Debbie) and a circle of other relatives and friends. Father William Houlahan conducted Funeral Mass on Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. Joseph's Parish, Grand Falls-Windsor with interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Mark Donovan, Joe Donovan, Joe Aylward, Jack Aylward, Garry Griffin and Garry Broomfield.

BAKER, Mary
Passed Away On: 22/06/2011
Passed peacefully away on June 22, 2011 at her residence, Mary Baker of Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 81 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; parents Nicholas and Donelle Barry; sisters, Frances Prescator, Gene-vieve Hynes; brothers, William, Roland and Patrick Barry. She leaves to mourn her sons, Joseph, Nicholas (Brenda), John (Holly), Gregory (Janice), Roland (Kimberley), Michael; daughters, Linda (Dennis), Genevieve (Ted), Donelle (Patrick), Patricia (Robert). She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; one sister, Selina and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service at her request.

BERNARD, Gordon
Passed Away On: 24/06/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gordon Joseph Bernard announce his passing at the CNRHC in Grand Falls-Windsor on June 24^th, 2011 at the age of 81 years. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Eileen and son-in-law Eugene Higgins. Left with fond and loving memories are his children, sons: James (Donna) of ON; Stephen (Sharon) of Bishop's Falls; Gordon (Darlene) of Bishop's Falls; Alex (Angie) of ON; daughters: Rita Higgins of Norris Arm; Louise Bernard of Grand Falls-Windsor; Joan (Donald) Penton of Corner Brook; Carmel (George) Vihos of Torbay; and Sharon Bernard of Bishop's Falls. Also leaving to mourn are a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. Father Eugene Morris conducted the Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Parish in Bishop's Falls on June 27^th with interment at the R.C. Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stephen Bernard, Gordon Bernard and Sharon Bernard. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment and Ruth Budgell-Walsh of Central Funeral Homes. For condolences online please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

BOWERS, Uldine
Passed Away On: 20/06/2011
It was with great sadness that we announce the passing of Uldine (Dean) Bowers on June 20, 2011, after a short illness, in the presence of her family at the Central NL Health Care Center. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remem-bered by her children: Linda (Carl Hudson), William (Rona), Marilyn, Robert, Donna (David Hoyles), Barry (Debbie), Larry, Darrin (Diane), Brenda (David Curtis). Also left to mourn are her 15 grandchildren: Julia, Jonathan, Joshua, James, Christopher, Candace, Rodney, Steph-anie, Jonathan, Daniel, Jacob, Sarah, Benjamin, Ellen, Anna and her eight great-grandchildren; Jamie, Cloe, Hannah, Robbie, Alex, Abbey, Simon, Olivia. Also left with fond memories are her sisters; Pansy (William Hann, deceased), Doris (Robert Hann) and brother, Harold Wheeler (Shirley) as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and talented homemaker. Dean will be remembered by those who knew her as a woman who loved her family completely and had an open door for anyone to enter. She is predeceased by her parents Albert John and Ellen Wheeler; step-mother Grace Wheeler; infant son, Keith; brother, Roland and loving husband Bill. Pastors Gary Andrews and Elaine Rideout will conduct funeral services at Windsor Pentecostal Church, Grand Falls-Wind-sor on Thursday, June 24, 2011 with inter-ment at the Windsor Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbear-ers are William Bowers Jr. Robert Bowers, Barry Bowers, Larry Bowers, Darrin Bowers and David Curtis. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

BOWNE, Lewis
Passed Away On: 16/06/2011
It was with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lewis Bowne, aged 85 on June 16^th, 2011 in the presence of his family at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre. Lewis leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories wife, Phyllis of 65 years; sister, Jeanette Keats; sons, James (Barbara), Harvey (Lorraine); daughters, Shirley (Ken) Hoefling, Barbara (Ron) Mercer; grandsons, James (Kim), Bradley, Shannon, Chris Bowne, Ronald (Erica) and Craig (Crystal) Mercer; granddaughters, Phyllis (Dean) Tilley and April (Keith) Stone; great-grandchildren, Tyler Bowne, Samantha Mullett, Kallie Stone, Carter Bowne, Noah Bowne, Grayson Bowne, Laurale Bowne, Jacob Mercer and Luke Mercer; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Cremation has taken place. There was no visitation or service at his request. For online condolences visit www.sunsetmemorial.ca

CURRAN, David
Passed Away On: 29/06/2011
DAVID WILLIAM CURRAN June 22, 1945 - June 29, 2011. Husband, father, grandfather and friend, David will be deeply missed by wife Diana (Sullivan), son Sean (Mara Shaughnessy-Poppy to Matilda and Tadhg), daughters Jennifer and Amelia; sisters Mary Mieczaniec (Jack) and Sue Beck (Hazen); brother Edward (Joanne); sister-in-law Roz Sheppard, and aunts Rita Tompkins and Mildred Cochrane. David was a lifelong champion of rural Newfoundland and Labrador communities. He believed strongly in the importance of healthy communities, working at Memorial University Extension Services, the Exploits Valley Regional Economic Development Corporation and as a consultant on rural economic development. An avid supporter of libraries and learning, David loved good books and class-ical music. He was blessed with a tremendous and memorable sense of humour and intellect. David was born in Gambo and is pre-deceased by parents Joseph Curran and Kathleen (Cashin), and brothers Joseph and John. Also leaving to mourn brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, colleagues and friends. David's family would like to extend special thanks to the Central and South Health Foundation Palliative Care Program and nieces Joann Griffin and Sheila Swett for their care and support. Fr. William Hearn conducted the Funeral Mass at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on July 2^nd, 2011 at 11:00a.m. Pallbearers were Jackie Kelly, Joan Curran, Leo Murphy, Joe Sullivan, Garry Griffin and Sean Curran. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the David Curran Rural Development Memorial Scholarship at Memorial University, 20 Lambe's Lane, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7. Funeral arrange-ments were entrusted to Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes. For online condolences or to listen to the funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

FROUDE, Fredrick
Passed Away On: 11/06/2011
It is with sadness that the families of the late Fredrick Howard Froude announce his passing on June 11, 2011 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, aged 69 years. Fredrick is predeceased by his first wife, Ethel; parents Leander and Emily Froude. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Mable and her family; brother, Cecil (Peggy) and Family of Calgary, AB; sisters, Evelyn Canning and family, Gertie Hanlon and Family all of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation took place Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service took place Monday, June 13, 2011 at 2 pm from the Salvation Army Park Street Citadel, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL with Majors Owen and Sharon Rowsell officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Tom White, Roy Cramm, Mike Fournier, Alex Collins, Cecil Froude, Robert Canning; Honorary Pallbearer Den Maher.

FUDGE, Edmund
Passed Away On: 25/06/2011
It is with sadness that the families of the late Edmund N. Fudge announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, NL aged 66 on June 25, 2011. Edmund is predeceased by his parents; Tom and Clara Fudge; nephew; Bradley Fudge. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are: his wife, Madeline; sons Rodney of Bay D'Espoir, and Craig (Danielle) Of Oromocto; grandchildren, Jamie, Maghan, Joshua, Emily, Zoie, and Leala; brother, Tom; sisters, Betty, Gladys, Vivian, and Ivy; as well as a several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. The funeral service will take place Monday, June 27, 2011 at 2 pm from The Salvation Army Park Street Citadel. The interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Cancer Centre. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

HUNTER, Sadie
Passed Away On: 30/06/2011
Passed peacefully away on June 30, 2011 at the Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor, Sadie Hunter of Grand Falls-Windsor. She was 89 years of age. She was predeceased by husband, Harold; parents, Hayward & Charlotte Lilly Marshall; great-granddaughter, Noelle Tulk, four brothers and one sister. Left to mourn are sons; Albert, Hayward (Ruby), Herman (Elizabeth), Ray (Martha), Glenn (Judy); daughters, Grace, Violet (Ray) Pinsent. Also leaving to mourn grandchildren Linda Power & Corey Smith who were raised by Sadie & Harold; sister, Nellie (Johnny) Currou and brothers, William (Louise), Cyril (Virtue), Robert (Margaret) and Lloyd (Lillian); sister-in-law, Vickie Marshall; 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service by Pastor Gary Andrews, Elaine Rideout and Robert Parsons from the Windsor Pentecostal Church on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery, Union Street, GF-W. Funeral arrangements by Hoskins Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grand-sons; Gary Hunter, Perry Hunter, Raymond Pinsent, Jason Hunter, David Hunter and Gerald Power (husband of Linda Power). Honorary pall-bearers were Herman Hunter (son), Robert and Lloyd Marshall (brothers).

HUTCHINGS, George
Passed Away On: 06/06/2011
George B Hutchings-October 17, 1918-June 6, 2011.
Died peacefully with his two daughters by his side at North Haven Manor, Lewisporte. No service at his request.

LUFF, Wylie
Passed Away On: 04/06/2011
Passed peacefully away on June 4, 2011 at the Central NL Regional Health Care Centre, Wylie Garfield Luff of Bishop's Falls. He was 95 years of age. Mr. Luff retired from Canadian National Railway in 1981. He was predeceased by his infant children, David and Violet; parents, Phillip and Alfreda; bro-ther, Ralph; step-mother, Bessie Kearley; brother-in-law Marshall Welsh; sisters-in-law, Gertie and Viola Luff. He leaves to mourn his wife, Florence Olive (Lane); sons, Allan (Jean), Kenneth (Ruby), Gary (Sandra), Larry (Eileen), Alvin, Glenn (Debbie); daughters, Patsy (Allan) Paddock, Marion (Glenn) Oldford, Darlene (Arnold) Cramm, Pamela (Edmund) Lange and Sharon (Terry) Milley. Also left to mourn Pauline Buck; 29 grandchildren, 26 great-grand-children; sister, Jean Welsh; brothers, Raymond and Wallace; half-brothers, Roy, David; half-sisters, Gladys, Edna and Dorothy and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Shawn Bowers cond-ucted funeral services at Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle, Bishop's Falls on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 with interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Bond St., Bishop's Falls. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers were his sons, Allan, Kenneth, Gary, Larry, Alvin and Glenn. Donations in his memory can be made to The Gideons.

MITCHELL, Daisy
Passed Away On: 24/06/2011
Passed suddenly away on June 24, 2011 at the Central NL Regional Health Care Centre, Daisy Wilhelmina Mitchell (Noble) of Bishop's Falls, in her 90^th year. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert of 33 years; parents, George and Elizabeth Noble; brother, Herman; sisters Winnie Spencer and Vivian Fry. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her son, Robert; daughters, Barbara (Earl) Bourque, Linda (William) White, Marilyn, and Lorna (Keith) Berkshire. Also leaving to mourn are her seven grandchildren, Sheri (Brent) Dillon, Suzanne Bourque, Shelley (Greg) Woolfrey, Stephen (Jennifer) White, Allison (Jason) Eagles, Jona-than (Melissa) Berkshire, Catherine (Brian) Stockley; seven great-grandchildren, Ariel and Logan Dillon, Jordan and Alexander Woolfrey, Adrienne and Kira Eagles, Jackson Stockley; sister Joyce Wells and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Majors Wycliffe and Shirley Reid will conduct funeral services at The Salvation Army Citadel, Bishop's Falls on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 with interment at the Salvation Army cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers are nephews Elvis Noble, Jim Fancey, Rayfield Wells, Freeman Fry, Lindy Fry and close friend Herb Prowse. Donations in her memory can be made to the Kids Eat Smart Program or The Salvation Army Home League, Bishop's Falls.

MORRIS, Verna
Passed Away On: 23/06/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Verna Dorothy Morris (nee Noftall) announce her passing at the Carmelite House in Grand Falls-Windsor on June 23, 2011 at the age of 82. Verna retired from Nfld. Telephone Company. Predeceased by her husband James; infant daughter Megan; and brother George Noftall. Verna leaves with fond and loving memories sons Ralph (Elizabeth) of Oakville, ON; Jim (Judy) of Montreal, PQ, daughters Laura (Dean) Williams of Topsail, NL; Anne (Jim) Gillard of Montreal, PQ; Judy (Overton) Colbourne of Corner Brook, NL, grandchildren Christina (Ben) Perry of the U.K.; David Morris of ON; Jamie Morris of PQ; Melanie (Gabriel) Toubian of PQ; Megan, Robert, and Brian Williams of Topsail; Jill Colbourne of St. John's; Ian Colbourne of Corner Brook; and Joshua and Simon Gillard, both of PQ; great-grandson Adam Toubian of PQ. Also leaving to mourn are her loving sisters Janice Walsh; Barbara Hillier; Judy Rowsell; and brother Clar Noftall, along with a large circle of extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Central Funeral Homes Chapel on Thurs., June 30^th at 10a.m. with Rev. Royden Reynolds and Rev. Donna Hann officiating. Funeral services have been entrusted to Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes. For condolences online please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

NOEL, Henley
Passed Away On: 07/06/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henley "Nip" Noel announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor on June 7^th, 2011 at the age of 74. Henley was a member of Holy Trinity Church and the Masonic Lodge. He retired from Abitibi. Predeceased by his parents, Henley and Gerty Noel and brother Robert, he leaves with fond and loving memories his loving wife Jean; sons: David (Nancy) of Grand Falls-Windsor; Peter (Lori) of Grand Falls-Windsor; and daughter Pamela (Paul) Pelley of Grand Falls-Windsor. Henley also leaves to mourn his grandchildren: Adam Pelley, Aaron Pelley, Bradley Noel, Rebecca Noel, Erika Noel, Ryan Noel; brothers: Ed, Gordon (Margaret); sisters: Ethel Thorne, Jeanette Krischke, and Lorraine (Wilson) Noble. Rev. Randy Lockyer conducted the funeral service at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Friday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery. Pallbearers were all members of Masonic Lodge Northcliffe #1086 A.F. & A.M. S.C.: Robert Cater Sr P.M.; George Piercey P.M.; Gary Burgess P.M.; Ken Miller P.M.; Verdon Young P.M.; and Ross Granter R.W.M.

NORRIS, Eric
Passed Away On: 27/06/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eric L. Norris announce his passing at the CNRHC in Grand Falls-Windsor on June 27, 2011 at the age of 76. Eric retired from Safety Supplies. He was predeceased by parents John & Lillian Norris; brothers George and Lionel; sisters Jean Roberts, Annie Payne, and brother-in-law Allan Payne. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife of 56 years, Bertha; sons: Alfred (Donna) of Ontario; Allan (Fern) of Ontario; Ronnie of Buchans; daughters: Christine Pretty of Ontario; Joan Barker (Glen "Freddie") of Grand Falls-Windsor; Denise Churchill of Alberta; and Judy Norris (Troy) of Ontario. Also leaving to mourn are his brothers: Obe (Violet) and Max (Pearl); sisters: Rita Hobbs and Alma Bowers, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the Howell Family of Badger, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Following Eric's wishes there will not be a funeral service. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Michael Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes Ltd. For online condolences please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

PARDY, May
Passed Away On: 24/06/2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marion May Pardy announce her very peaceful passing at her home in Grand Falls-Windsor on June 24^th, 2011 at the age of 87. May was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. She is predeceased by her husband, Allan; grand-daughter Krista Pardy and grandson David Doiron, Jr. Also predeceased by sister: Ida Tubrett; brothers: Cyril Howse, Bill Howse, Ken Howse, Henry Howse, and George Howse; brothers-in-law: Milton Pardy, Mike Tubrett; and sisters-in-law: Dora Howse, Mary Howse, and Josephine Howse. May leaves with fond and loving memories her children; son Harve (Ruth) Pardy of Grand Falls-Windsor, daughter Nancy (Dave) Doiron of Grand Falls-Windsor, son Tony (Wanda) Pardy of Corner Brook; and daughter Denise (Cliff) Chippett of Leading Tickles; brother Harve (Mick) Howse; sisters-in-law Roberta Howse and Maude Howse. Also leaving to mourn are her grandchildren: Tina Pardy (Frank); Aimee Doiron; Eldon Murray; Andrew Chippett; niece Louise Gorman, and a large circle of family and friends. Rev. Randy Lockyer conducted the funeral service at the Central Funeral Homes Chapel on Monday, June 27^th at 2p.m. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Pardy, Dave Doiron, Cliff Chippett, Andrew Chippett, Dave Howse, and Doug Tubrett. Honourary Pallbearer was Harve Howse. Donations in May's memory may be made to Children's Wish Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes. For condolences online or to listen to the funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

PENNEY, James
Passed Away On: 10/06/2011
Passed peacefully away on June 10, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital, St. John's, James Alloyisious Penney of Bishop's Falls. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Penney retired from Abitibi Consolidated in 1997 and was a member of the Knight of Columbus. He was predeceased by son, Allan; parents Irene and William Penney; brothers, Peter, William and Gerald. He leaves to mourn his wife, Lottie; sons, Gerald (Linda), James (Susan), Paul (Marion), Edward, Robert (Karen); daughters, Donna (Thomas), Deborah (Blair), Margaret (Fred), Roxana (Glenn) and Annette (Brant). He also leaves his 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marion, Rita and Marie; brother Tom and a circle of other relatives and friends. Father Eugene Morris will conduct funeral services at Sacred Heart Parish, Bishop's Falls on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 with interment at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers are his sons, Gerald, James, Paul and Robert; brother, Tom Penney; grandson John Ivany.

RYAN, William
Passed Away On: 19/06/2011
RYAN, William Dermot - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at the Health Science Centre on Sunday, June 19^th, 2011. William Dermot Ryan, aged 75 years. Predeceased by his mother Rita (nee Penney) and father Leonard. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 50 years Helen (nee Palfrey); daughter: Roberta (Ian Chaytor); granddaughters: Emily and Rebecca as well as a large number of brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Special thank you to the nursing staff at the Health Science Centre 4SA and special thank you to Dr. Roger Butler for his continuous support to the family during this difficult time. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 12 noon - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 22^nd, 2011 at 1 p.m. from St. Pius X Church. Inurnment to take place at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in his memory to St. Pius X Church. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.cauls.ca

THOMPSON, Valetta
Passed Away On: 28/06/2011
Passed away at Scarborough, Ontario, Mrs. Valetta Betty Cavell Thompson (nee Haggett). Betty as she was affectionately known was born on Change Islands on February 5, 1929 to parents Fredrich & Mabel Haggett. She lived in Botwood for some time and then moved to Ontario where she resided until the time of her passing on June 28, 2011. She was predeceased by parents, three sisters & one brother. She leaves to mourn her husband W. Jack Thompson and a number of relatives and friends both in Newfoundland and Ontario. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Forever Loved, Forever Remembered, Husband Jack, relatives & friends.

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