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The Telegram Obituaries
August 1998

 

BATTEN, Abram - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex in the presence of his loving family on Monday, August 10, 1998, Abram Batten, Foxtrap, age 86 years. Predeceased by his wife Stella, March 2, 1998. Leaving to mourn sons: Jim (Sandra), Ken (Dianne); daughter Julie; five adored and precious grandchildren: Jimmie, Tammy, Chris, Kelly and Tony; one brother Sam (Irene), Foxtrap; four sisters: Rachel Fagan, Sarah Bussey, Foxtrap, Nellie Dawe, Kelligrews, Evelyn Curnew (Jim), Bell Island; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Funeral service on Wednesday, August 12th at 2 p.m. at All Saint's Church, Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Dunne's Hill, Foxtrap. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
August 11, 1998**

BRADLEY, Muriel - Age 69 years. Passed away suddenly on Friday, August 7, 1998. Leaving to mourn one son Robert (Peggy); two daughters: Geraldine (John Henderson); Louise (Ralph Davidson); two grandchildren: Charlene L. Kennedy and Jonathan G. Kennedy; mother Louisa Slade; one brother Gerald Slade (Ruth); two sisters: Millicent Harnum (Robert) and Nina Crossman (Thomas); special friend Harold Bradley and a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. - 12 Noon Monday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday from the Salvation Army Citadel, Ashford, Mt. Pearl. Cremation to follow.

BRODERICK, Alvin C.
Passed peacefully away, after a lengthy illness at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, on Monday, August 24, 1998, Alvin C. Broderick of Mount Pearl, formerly of Freshwater, Carbonear, aged 43 years. Predeceased by father, Charles; sisters: Viola and Donna; brother Stanley. Leaving to mourn two sons: Justin and Nicholas and their mother, Sharon, all of Kilbride; mother Dorothy, Freshwater, Carbonear; one brother Raymond (Emily), Freshwater, Carbonear; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear until 12 noon Wednesday, August 26. Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Freshwater, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made the Canadian Diabetes Association. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 9:30 p/.m. daily.

CHAFE, Jamie Francis - Died suddenly as a result of a tragic drowning. Jamie Francis Chafe, aged 19 years. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted mother Mary Chafe (special friend Pat); father Fred Chafe (special friend Paula); two loving brothers: Freddie and nephew Joseph; Ronnie (special friend Kim); also his loving girlfriend Jill; grandparents: Thomas and Jen Howlett; Fred and Cavelle Chafe; and special friends: Harry Follett and Paula Scott, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Ryan's Funeral Home, Bay Bulls. Visiting hours Sunday 2-10 p.m., Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. from St. Kevin's Church, Goulds.  Interment to follow at St. Kevin's Cemetery, Goulds.

CHAFE, Ronald
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Hospital on Monday, August 24, 1998, age 68 years. Leaving to mourn wife Bridget; step-daughters Elsie (Alex), Isabel (Max), Bridie (Mike), Diane (Rod), Loretta (Art); step-sons: Jimmy (Irene), Leo (Doreen), John (Esther); sister Irene Strickland; and many nieces and nephews. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 26th 1998 at 2 p.m. from Caul's Chapel, Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Dawe, Peter Kevin,former Grand Knight
Passed peacefully away at his residence on Friday, August 14th, 1998, Peter Kevin Dawe, formerly of Goose Bay, age 68 years. Left with loving memories his wife Mary; children; Carmel Martin,husband Joe; Brenda Cobb, husband Len; Gerard, fiance Kim Bishop; grandchildren Scott, Megan, Amanda; his brothers Pat, Ed (Lillian), Cyril, Joe; sisters; Theresa Morey (Bern); Helen Hickey (Dominic); in-laws Bill, Ed (Helen), Don (Maureen), Gen (Jim), Pat (John), Joe and Bernie Gosse; very dear friends Francis Ryan and Doug Furey; also a large number of other friends and relatives too numerous to mention. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Mass on Monday, August 17th, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Corpus Christi Church or a charity of one's choice.
"May his soul rest in eternal peace."

DAWE, Walter C. - Passed suddenly at his home on Friday, August 7, 1998, Walter C. Dawe of Mt. Pearl in his 71st year. Leaving to mourn his wife Violet; three children: Leslie (Yvonne), Susan (Sean O'Brien) and Wayne; three grandchildren: Stacey, Corey and Danika; and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 1998. Cremation to follow. Inurnment service at 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, 1998 at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.

DECHER, Thomas William
Passed away suddenly at Springdale August 23, 1998. Predeceased by his wife Elsie and son Gordon. Leaving to mourn his wife Queenie; six daughters: Marie (Fred), Roddicton, Shirley (Fred), St. John's, Maunda (Cyril), Glovertown, Sybil (Larry), B.C., Joyce (Terry), St. John’s, Beverley (John), St. John's; two sons: Don (Violet), Roddickton, Rick (Ena), Corner Brook; also two step-daughters: Shirley (Robert), Corner Brook, Eileen (Bill), North West River; two step-sons: Barry, Alberta and Don, Ontario; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; also 3 step-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren; a large circle of friends in Springdale and Roddickton. Funeral Services to be held at Springdale, interment at Roddickton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Heart Foundation.

Earle, Hector
Passed peacefully away at the Grace Hospital on Sunday, August 2nd, 1998, Hector Earle. Aged 83 years. Predeceased by his wife Lena in 1985. Leaving to mourn daughter Sonia (Ross) Churchill; grandson Jeff (Elizabeth) Churchill; brother Charles, sister Ethel (Fred Somerton); and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation Monday 7-9 pm; Tuesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm; Wednesday 10 am - 12 noon. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 2 pm from St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice.

FAGAN, James M. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on August 20, 1998 James M. Fagan, age 85. World War II Veteran, 59th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment, R.A. Left with fond and loving memories wife Kathleen; three children: John (Mary Elizabeth), Halifax, NS, Chris (Marian), Anne; two beloved grandchildren: Kathleen and Beth, Halifax, NS. Also leaving to mourn two brothers: John (Rita), Brendan (Florence), St. Stephen, NB; three sisters: Margaret Manning (Steve), Mary Nadon (Danny), Windsor, ON and Sheila Nolan (Mike) Avondale; one sister-in-law Bernice Fagan and other relatives and friends. Predeceased by brother Richard and sister Nell Trainor. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will take place on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held from St. Pius X Parish, Smithville Crescent on Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 9:45 a.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
August 22, 1998**

FOLEY, Patrick - Passed away peacefully at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex on Wednesday, August 26th, 1998, age 87 years, formerly of Bell Island and Kelligrews. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth, 1993. Leaving to mourn seven sons: Tom (Margaret), Ben (Rosalind), Martin (Patricia), Pete (Linda), John (Geraldine), David (Donna), Walter (Betty); three daughters: Patricia (Don), Betty (Jim), Julie (Bill); 28 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; three sisters: Bride Galway, Anne Chipman, Gertrude Young; and a number of relatives and friends and his extended family at the Hoyles Home. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visiting hours Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 29th, 1998 at 9:15 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Outer Cove. Interment at St. Michael's Cemetery, Bell Island. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
August 27, 1998**

FRENCH, Kerry - Passed suddenly away at St. Clare's Hospital on August 25, 1998, age 60 years, of Bell Island. Left to mourn special friend Sandra Ryan; one son, Leonard; four daughters: Betty Burke, Glenda Watkins, Helen Westerdyk, Sherrie Gray; as well as other relatives and friends. Burial took place on Friday, August 28, 1998, with interment at Salvation Army Cemetery, Bell Island.
August 29, 1998**

Gibbons, James
Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital on August 11, 1998, age 96 years. Leaving to mourn one daughter Yvonne Gibbons of Portugal Cove; two sisters; Naomi Duffet, Port Union and Virture North of Nova Scotia, plus a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral to take place at George's Brook United Church on Friday, August 15, 1998 at 2:30 pm.

GIFFORD, J. Wesley - Passed peacefully away at Health Sciences Center, St. John's on Saturday, August 08, 1998, of Foxtrap, Conception Bay South (formerly of Port de Grave), aged 82 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Edith; one sister; two brothers-in-law; and five sisters-in-law; a number of nieces and nephews; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Visitation Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. and Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service to take place on Monday, August 10, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. from United Church, Port de Grave. Interment in the United Cemetery, Port de Grave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Port de Grave United Church Cemetery Fund.
August 10, 1998**

Greeley, Carlson
Passed away on Monday, August 24th, 1998 at the Grace General Hospital, Carlson Greeley, in his 51st year. Predeceased by his father, Stewart, in 1990. Leaving to mourn his mother Kathleen; two brothers; Garry and Jeffery; nephew Blake; and a circle of relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place with at Memorial Service to be held at Barrett’s Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue at 2 pm., Thursday, August 27th, 1998. Inurnment at the Anglican Cemetery, Bauline Line. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Newfoundland Lung Association.

GREENSLADE, Mabel - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Thursday, August 13th, 1998 Mabel Greenslade (nee Fowler), Long Pond, age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, 1998; and son David 1995. Leaving to mourn three sons: Tom (Peg), Robert (Gladys), Walter (Wanda); five daughters: June Byrne, Alice Barnes (David), Bernice Dawe (Henry), Martha Dawe (Hubert), Tina Porter (David); 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Arthur Fowler (Minnie); also other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews until noon Sunday. Funeral to take place on Sunday, August 16th at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail.
August 14, 1998**

GUSHUE, Raymond P. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, in the presence of his loving wife, on Tuesday, August 25, 1998, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Raymond P. Gushue, in his 47th year. Predeceased by his father James, mother Sarah and sister Frances. Leaving to mourn his wife Bernadine; four daughters: Chelsey, Tracey, Marlene and Veronica; three grandchildren: Rachel, Nicholas and Alexander; three brothers: Joseph (Christine), Jimmy (Pam), Willie (Marg); two sisters: Kathleen Rose (Charlie), Mary Batten (Jim); nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Funeral Mass at Assumption Church, Avondale on Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at the R.C. Cemetery, Avondale.
August 27, 1998**

HANNIFAN, Elizabeth - Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, August 12th, 1998 at the Health Sciences Center with her family at her side, Elizabeth Hannifan, 79, of Kelly's Brook Apartments (formerly of Avondale). Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Cynthia. Left with fond and loving memories are two daughters: Belle (Norman Doyle) and Martha (David Penney); four grandchildren: Deon (Denise) and Randy Doyle, Leah and Lesley Penney; one brother William (Winnie) Mason; two sisters: Evelyn Jine and Theresa (Robert) Anthony; a large number of nieces, nephews, including special niece Wanda Croke; and a number of close friends at Kelly's Brook Apartments. Resting at Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation will begin on Thursday, August 13th at 12:00 p.m. Funeral will take place on Saturday, August 15th following 1:00 p.m. Mass at Assumption Church, Avondale. Interment will be in the family plot at Assumption Cemetery, Avondale.
"May she rest in the peace of the risen Lord."
August 13, 1998
**

Harte, Dorothy (nee Summers)
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, August 15th, 1998 at the Health Sciences Center, Dorothy Harte, age 70 years. Leaving to mourn her loving husband and friend of 49 years, John Harte; seven children; Carmel Butt, Patsy (Randy) Rice, Betty Lou (George) Story, John (Anita) Harte, Billy Harte, Danny Harte, special friend Mandy, Greg Harte, special friends Liz; two brothers; Ron (Rita) Summers, Walter (Sheila) Summers; three sisters; Lilly (John) Dunn, Josephine Struck, both of Cambridge, Ontario, Betty (Jim) Tobin; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home. Visiting hours Monday, August 17, 1998 , 2-4 pm and 7-10 pm.. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 18th, 1998 at the Basilica 9:30 am.. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

HARTY, Annie F.
Formerly of Duntara, Bonavista bay. Aged 84 years. Passed peacefully away at the Blue Crest Nursing Home, Grand Banks, NF on Saturday, August 22, 1998 following a lengthy illness. She is predeceased by her husband, Bernard, in 1966. Also predeceased by brothers: Michael, Ambrose and Augustine; as well as sisters: Lucy, Mary and Sarah. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are son Michael (wife Madge), Paradise, son Martin (wife Ann), Goulds, and son Bernard (wife Jean), Marystown; granddaughters: Sheri-lyn and Amy; and grandsons: David (wife Kim), Jay, Lee, Matthew and Michael. Also mourning her loss are sisters: Dorothy (husband Alphonsus Devereaux), Gander, Bernetta (husband Alphonsus Gallahue), Gander and Theresa Maloney, Mount Pearl. Also survived by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at the Community Centre in Duntara. Funeral Services at St. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church in King's Cove at 11 a.m. Tuesday August 25. Interment to follow at Roman Catholic Cemetery, King's Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

HIBBS, Myrtle (Butler) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Saturday, August 1, 1998, in her 69th year. Leaving to mourn her husband Alfred (Fred) Hibbs of Topsail and many relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd., from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, and 10 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998 from St. John the Evangelist Church, Topsail. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. John's the Evangelist Cemetery Fund.
August 02, 1998**

HOBEN, Mary Marie - Passed peacefully away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home on August 8th, in her 56th year. Predeceased by husband Eli on June 3, 1992; parents: Elizabeth and William Deir; brothers: James, Hubert and Willie; sisters: Rebecca and Elisa. Leaving to mourn with fond memories daughter Yvonne (Steven); son Ross; loving grandchildren Michael, Steven, Daniell; sisters: Maude (Stan), Dunville; Isabelle, Dunville; Gladys (Joe), Long Harbour; Mae (Elerzer), Hodges Cove; sister-in-law Jessie, Little Harbour; Godmother Lillian Dowden; special niece Sylvia Hodden and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral to take place at St. Martin's Anglican Church on Monday, August 10, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Dunville.

Hussey, Ann (nee Hynes)
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on Friday, August 21, 1998, age 80 years. Leaving to mourn her only son James and his wife Blanche; two granddaughters; Kelly and Melissa; and a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Funeral Mass on Monday, August 24, 1998 at 2 pm from Holy Rosary Church, Portugal Cove. Interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Portugal Cove.

JANES, John J. - (Retired pioneer, businessman of Topsail Road), entered peacefully into God's keeping at the Health Science Centre on Friday, August 28, 1998, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by son Gerald Paul, parents Marie and William, and brother Bernard. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, devoted wife and best friend of 48 years, Hazel; two sons, John (Heather), Bryan (Rosalind); daughters, Pamela (Neil) Young; four precious grandchildren, Christopher (fiancee Tanya Murley), Krista, Lisa and Mark; brothers Bill (Peg), Edward (Rose), Kevin (Cecilia), Fred (Rudy) and David; sisters Margaret Janes, Sheila (Frank) Warren, Marie Hall, Jeannie Hunt; sisters-in-law Vera Barnes, Edith French, Carol (Kevin) Kavanagh; also a number of nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and close friends, and a circle of special friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will take place on Monday from St. Michael and All Angels Church at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the General Hospital Health Foundation, or the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.
August 29, 1998**

Kennedy, Hannah Mary (nee Crawford)
Carbonear. It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mrs. Hannah Mary Kennedy announce her passing on Saturday, August 8, 1998, at the Carbonerar Hospital, Carbonear. She was in her 85th year. She will be sadly missed by her two sons; Peter (wife Patricia), Etobicoke, Ontario, William (wife Rose), Carbonear, NF, three daughters; Margaret (husband Terry) Sullivan, Hr. Grace, Mary (husband Joseph) Greeley, St. John’s, NF, Josephine (husband David), Bridgewater, NS., 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a large circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by husband Nicholas; parents; Peter and Mary Crawford. The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, August 11th, 1998 from St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Carbonear. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, Carbonear. Visitation hours are 10 am - noon, 2-5 pm and 7:30 - 9:30 pm., daily. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Hannah Mary Kennedy Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Slade’s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear.

Kenny, Albert W.
Passed peacefully away at his home in St. John’s, in the presence of his loving family, on Saturday, August 22, 1998; aged 70 years, after a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents; Andrew and Elizabeth Kenny, sisters; Genevieve Burton, Anita O’Dea. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 39 years, Marion (Daley); children; Karl (Libby), Alverna (Kurt), Edna (Chuck), Kathleen (Craig), Albert Jr., grandchildren; Karla, Samantha, Andre, Alycia, Kurtis, Alexandria; brothers and sisters; Ted (Ruth), Boston, Kathleen Pelley, Boston, Alverna (James )Sullivan, Vera Hagen (Joe), Clifford (Jean), Loyola (Beth), Ed (Gen), Fabian (Catherine); and a large circle of other family and friends. Remains resting at Fahey’s Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Tuesday, August 25th, 1998 at 11 am from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Fermeuse. Interment to follow at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

LAHEY, Maureen (nee Mahoney) - of Mount Pearl, formerly of Bell Island, passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, on Friday, August 21st, 1998, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Rita, Frances (Pat Sommers), Carmel; six sons: Alfred, Maurice (Irene), Bob, Tommy (Rennie), Vincent, Paul (Rosemary); fifteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild Victoria and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visiting hours: Noon - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Mass on Monday, August 24, 1998 at 9:30 AM from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
August 22, 1998**

LEAR, Keihannah - Passed away at the Health Sciences Complex on Thursday, August 27, 1998, Keihannah Marjorie Margaret, age 8 months. Left with precious memories her loving mother Nancy; her father Edward Roberts; brother Kenyon; grandparents Norman and Barbara Lear and Bridget Roberts; uncle Adam and aunt Lisa; cousins: Michael and Makaila; great-grandparents: Susie Lear, Joan and Doug Searles; also numerous other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews until noon Saturday. Funeral to take place on Saturday, August 29 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Church, Upper Gullies. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Upper Gullies.
August 28, 1998**

MAHONEY, Alice - Entered into eternal rest in the presence of her family at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Saturday, August 29, 1998, Alice Mahoney (nee Brown, born in Brigus) of Colliers; Predeceased by her husband, Maurice on January 22, 1969; Leaving to mourn her sad loss with fond and loving memories are her children: two sons: John (Patricia), Holyrood, Leo (Rose), Colliers; two daughters: Betty (Kevin) Ryan, Marysvale, Alice (George) Dalton, Harbour Main; her 14 precious grandchildren: Stephanie, Leo, Don, Sherry, Rosalyn, Kevin, Tony, Tammy, Shannon, Amy, George, Kellianne, Glenn, Ashley; her four great-grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Nicholas and Lindsay; Sharing in her loss is her special brother, Fred Brown and family, Florida, also her sisters-in-law: Bessie, Brigus, Margaret, Clarke's Beach, Mary and Theresa Brown, U.S.A., Mary Meaney, Conception Harbour, Clara Mahoney, Colliers, and Betty Shannahan, Harbour Grace; a large number of nieces, nephews, including special niece Margaret Malli, New Jersey, cousins and friends. Resting at Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral will take place on Monday, August 31, following 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church, Colliers. Interment will be in the R.C. Cemetery, Colliers.
"May your gentle soul rest in peace."
God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts,
WE LOVE YOU, MOM AND NAN.
August 31, 1998**

Marquis, Leo Arthur
Passed peacefully away in Cobourg, Ontario in his 68th year, attended by his beloved wife Helen Marquis (nee Young), his only child Renee Marquis-Antle, grandson Mark Leyton, son-in-law Paul Antle, nephew Cecil Young and good friend Edna Tucker. Predeceased by his father (Leo Rene) and mother (Irene Delma). A wonderful and honorable man who will be missed by many, especially his three brothers; Raymond (Caroline), Edward (Barbara) and Richard (Mary); and two sisters; Gloria Robichaud (Maurice) and Rita Cote, all of Athol, Massachusetts; of St. John’s; his brothers-in-law; Gordon (Anastasia), James (Geraldine), sister-in-law Louise Young and his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Marquis also leaves behind many friends, Masonic brethren and business colleagues, especially Carl Sullivan (Janet), Gary Chaytor (Debbie) and a dedicated staff at Marquis Limited (KFC). Relatives and friends will be received at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, Thursday and Friday from 10 am - 10 pm.. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August, 15th, 1998 at 2 pm from St. Thomas Anglican Church with interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
The Telegram date----August 12, 1998

MARTIN, Blanche - Passed away on August 15, 1998 Blanche, aged 77 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert Berkley, August 3, 1993. Leaving to mourn her sad loss are her children: her daughter Joan (Nelson); son David (Olga); also four grandsons: Nelson (Christine), Darren (Gennie), Grant (Trudy), Glenn; 2 granddaughters: Lilly (Glenn), Rose (Scott); 12 great-grandchildren. Resting at Hickey's Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Funeral Services Tuesday, 2 p.m. from St. Peters Anglican Church, Upper Gullies.
August 18, 1998 **

MEADUS, Sarah (nee Avery) - Passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. Age 83 years. Predeceased by husband Simeon and brother Ingvauld. Survived by one daughter Ruth Marsh of Chamberlains, with whom she resided; four sons: Walter (Margaret), Goulds, Raymond (Robina), Bishop's Falls, William (Jocelyn), St. John's, Douglas (Rosalind), Paradise; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother Melville Avery (Mae), Toronto; two sisters: Ethel Porter, Foxtrap and Iva Avery, Toronto; sister-in-law Jemima Avery, Grates Cove. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. - 12 noon on Friday. Funeral Service to be held Friday, August 7, 1998 at 2 p.m. from St. Mary The Virgin Anglican Church. Interment to follow at Forest Rd. Cemetery. Flowers gratefully appreciated or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of one's choice.
August 05, 1998**

Morgan, Walter Wade (Wade)
Died suddenly at home surrounded by family, after a short illness with cancer, on Sunday, August 23rd, 1998, age 44 years. Predeceased by his father, William, 1975 and sister, Eunice, 1995. Leaving to mourn his friends; Eileen and Cory; two loving sons; twins; Steven and Shawn and their mother Debbie Janes; mother Marie Morgan; brothers; William (Buck) (Diane), Donny, Leo, Rick (Sheila), Tony; sisters; Pauline Lucas (Jim), Cathy (Ken MacInnis), Barb; also a large number of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place by his request. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 26th, 1998 at 11 am from St. Teresa’s Church. Inurnment a the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center.

O'BRIEN, M. Francis (Frank) of St. John's (formerly of Cape Broyle)
Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday August 24, 1998 at the age of 81 years (WWII Veteran, 59th Nfld Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery). Predeceased by parents: Jim and Julia; brother Cecil and sister, Sr. M. Redempta O'Brien. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Margaret (nee Donahue); his sons: Brian (Janet) and Sean (Deborah); his beloved grandchildren: Michael, Julie, Tim and Katie; his sisters: Lucy Glazebrook, Gertrude Keough, Madeline Stoyles, Ethel Boland, Sr. Marie O'Brien (PVBM), Joan Dyer, Barbara O'Brien, Margret O'Brien and Anna O'Brien; his brothers-in-law: Bill Keough, Joe Glazebrook, John Bindon and Jimmy Donahue and by sisters-in-law: Kitty O'Brien and Frances Bindon. Frank also leaves to mourn a very large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visiting hours between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Parish Church, Smithville Crescent at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 1998 with interment in Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.

PORTER, Robert - Passed suddenly away on Friday, August 28, 1998, Robert Porter, Foxtrap, age 46 years. Predeceased by his father William, December 1991. Leaving to mourn his mother Doria Neumann; four sisters, Shirley Dawe (Eugene), Lilly Kennedy (Angus), Edna Squires (Leonard), Jean Kajenski (Donald), Fla.; very special Aunt Ethel Porter; also nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews, until 12 noon Sunday. Funeral to take place Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Church Road, Foxtrap. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
August 29, 1998 **

Power, James Patrick, (Jim)
Passed peacefully away, after a short illness, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, August 23, 1998. Aged 76 years. Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 54 years, Rita (Bennett); sons; David (Sandra), Edward (special friend Karen); grandchildren; Cathy and Chris; also brother-in-law Edward Bennett (Mary); sister-in-law Eileen Mason; special friends of the family, Jack Lawlor; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, Monday and Tuesday. Visiting hours 10 am - 10 pm.. Funeral on Wednesday to St. Teresa’s Church for Mass at 9:30 am.. Interment a Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

REES, Elizabeth (Stoyles) - Passed peacefully away on August 2, 1998 at her residence in Wabush, in her 66th year, formerly of Bell Island. Predeceased by her husband Sterling in 1989. Leaving to mourn her daughter Betty Ann at home; son Brendan (Phyllis), Kelligrews; grandson Dean; three sisters: Margaret (Ed), Rosemary, Barbara (Nick); six brothers: Ned (Mary), Joe (Mary), Charlie (Freda), Frank (Geraldine), Ron (Rosalind), Gussie; special friends: Peg and Pat Dobbin, Loretta and Bob Moores, C.W.L., all of Wabush; numerous nieces, nephews as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 5, 1998 at 11 a.m. in St. Michaels Church. Interment in St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Bell Island. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart Foundation.
August 04, 1998**

RUSSELL, Violet (nee Efford)
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center Monday, August 24th 1998, aged 53 years, with her family at her side, Violet Russell. Predeceased by her parents; Reuben John and Diana. Left with fond and everlasting memories is her loving husband and devoted companion of 33 years, Ed: her only daughter Darlene (Craig); her three sons: Eddie, Peter, and Paul; also four sisters: Jean, Elaine, (Calvin), Kathleen, Diane (Keith); and five brothers: Sam, Winston, (Joan), John (Madonna), Harold (Mary) and Lewis (Carol). She will sadly missed by many other relatives and a large circle of close friends. Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, bay Roberts from 10-12 noon, 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday and 10-12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral to take place on Wednesday. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, august 26th at 2 p.m. Central United Church, Bay Roberts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Church Building Fund, Coley's Point or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center.

SCOTT, Elizabeth M. (nee Harnett) - Passed peacefully away on August 15, 1998 at her residence in Upper Gullies, age 51 years. Predeceased by her father George (1990) and a very special aunt Olive (1998). Leaving to mourn with loving memories her husband Neil; son Brian and a very special granddaughter Julian; her mother Rita; three brothers: Roy (Nancy), ON., Ron (Linda), On., Dave (Peggy), Upper Gullies; also a large number of nieces, nephews and a large number of friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to take place at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, August 17,1998 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. No flowers by request, donations may be made in her memory to the Janeway Hospital.
August 16, 1998 **

SHARPE, William Duncan
It is with profound regret that we, the family of William Duncan Sharpe announce his sudden passing at home Sunday, August 23, 1998, aged 65 years. Predeceased by the parents, Dr. E. Leo and Ellen Sharpe; sister Zita Maria and brother Francis Bernard. Leaving to mourn are his beloved sons: Robby and Geoffrey and their mother Lynn: brother Dr. Edward Sharpe (Linda); sisters: Patricia Russell (Paul), Irene Normandin (Aram), Jill Parker (Jay), Eleanor Blair (Norval), Noreen Sharpe; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd., Monday, August 24th, 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, August 25th, 12 noon - 9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Rd., Wednesday, August 26th 1988 at 10:30 a.m. Private interment at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

SHEA, Mary F. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, August 23, 1998. Mary Shea of Marysvale. Aged 70 years. Predeceased by her husband Michael, March 5, 1975. Leaving to mourn, Bill (Judy), Frank, Madonna (Tom), Bernadette (Ken), Ken (Debbie), Peter, Bern, Michael (Connie), Ed (Cheryl), Len (Mona), Agnes (Pat), Lynny; special sister Eileen; brothers: Tom, Pat, Ned, Bill and Jackie; grandchildren: Billy, Adam, Alicia, Jennifer, Tommy, Melinda, Theresa, Kenny, Julia, Robyn, Shae lynn, Mick, Christopher, Ashley, Deanna, Ashley J., Jamie, Zachary, Jenna, Wes, Patti, Janet, Michelle. Resting at Broughton's Funeral Home, Brigus. Funeral Mass to take place on Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. from Our Lady of The Snows Church, Marysvale. Interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Special thanks to the nursing staff 6th floor, Carbonear General Hospital, especially Ada and Ruby; also Dr. Sekhar and niece Bernice Bartlett.
August 26, 1998 **

SNELGROVE, Wilfred
Passed peacefully away at the A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital August 23rd, 1998, Wilfred Snelgrove of Caplin Cove, age 71 years. Leaving to mourn, wife Doris; two sons: Roy (Lorraine), caplin Cove, waynes, (Cornwall, P.E.I.; four grandchildren: Tina, Scott, Caplin Cove, Lindsey, Jeffrey, Cornwall, P.E.I.; sisters: Carrie (Walter) Harris, Saint John, N.B., Beatrice (silas) French, Caplin Cove; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home, Old Perlican. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, August 26 at 2 p.m. from the United Church, Caplin Cove. Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery.

THORNE, Albert James - Passed suddenly away at the Health Sciences Center on Saturday, August 8th, Albert James Thorne, age 83 years. Left with fond and loving memories, four nephews: Graham, Richard, Gerald and Joseph; one niece Shirley, all residing in central Newfoundland; also management, staff and residents of Perrin's Guest Home, Long Pond. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, August 11th at 11 a.m. at The Salvation Army Citadel, Long Pond. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Long Pond.
August 10, 1998**

Tobin, Matthew J.
Passed away suddenly at his home in Witless Bay on Friday, August 28th, 1998, Matthew J. Tobin, aged 68 years. Predeceased by his wife Esther, August 30, 1992. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons; Kevin (Marcella), Tommy (Joanne), Peter (Jackie); daughters Mary Frampton (Ed), Margie Tee (Jim), Brenda O’Brien (Angus) and Betty Sullivan (Blair); grandchildren; Eddie, David, Keith, Amy, Sara, Mario, Stephanie, Michael, Jason and Shauna; one brother Thomas (Loretta); brothers-in-law Michael Cahill (Anne), George Cahill and special brother-in-law Patrick Cahill (Eliza); sister-in-law Mary Tobin and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls. Visiting Hours Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 10 pm.. Funeral following Mass of Christian Burial from St. Patrick’s Church, Witless Bay on Monday, August 31st, 1998 at 2 pm.. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Witless Bay.

WARREN, Linda L. - Of Cambridge, Ontario, formerly of Bell Island. Daughter of Barbara and the late Elias Warren. Passed away at Freeport Hospital, August 3, 1998, in her 48th year. She was predeceased by her brothers: Baxter and Clarence. Leaving to mourn her sisters: Joan Penney (Clayton), Stoneycreek, Ontario, Shirley Pillar (Paul), Gander, Nfld., Kay Savard (Mike), Bath, Ontario, Ruth Bown (Ken), Lindale, Texas; brothers: Arthur Warren (Helena), Boston Bar, B.C., Norman Warren (Shirley), Cambridge, Ontario; also many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Interment took place at Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario, August 6, 1998.
August 15, 1998**

 

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