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The Telegram Obituaries
December 2008

 

 

ANDERSON, Bridget (Nee Yetman) - Passed peacefully, at the age of 81 years on December 3, 2008 at the Caressant Care Nursing Home in Arthur, ON. Her son Paul, daughter-in-law Jacquie and granddaughter Erinn will miss her caring and laughter a great deal. She is survived by her brother Joe, sister Vera and many nieces and nephews. Her husband George, her sisters Mae and Blanche and brother John and her granddaughter Christina predeceased Bridget. Bridget was born in St. John's NL and called many places in Canada home. She was very pleased to spend the last 11 years of her life in Guelph where she injoyed her family, friendships and laughter. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. If you would like to honour Bridget's life, a donation to the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation for the Out and About Day Program would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com

AUSTIN, Mary Ann - Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 at the Health Sciences Centre, Mary Austin in her 96th year. Predeceased in 1976 by her husband James and in 1943 by her infant son Noel Douglas. Lovingly remembered by her son James (Patricia) and John; daughter Jennifer Whike (Alan), Caledon, Ont.; grandchildren James (Rebecca), David (Anna), Paige (Corey), Christopher (Erin), Trevor (Heather), Julian (Hilary), Alyson and Sarah; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Meta Tipple, Toronto, Ont.; sister-in-law Genevieve Murphy and many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends may visit the family on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 5th, 2009 at 11 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the James E. Austin Memorial Scholarship at Memorial University of Newfoundland's School of Music. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com

BARRINGTON, Marie Theresa (nee Fitzgerald) - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, age 81 years. Predeceased by husband Maurice, 1997 and son Brian, 2006 and two infant sons. Left with fond and loving memories daughter Catherine O'Donnell (Bob); sons John (Kay), Michael (Anne Marie) and Tony (Brenda); eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Catherine Lockwood and family, USA; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 12 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

BARTER, Mary Elizabeth (nee Butler) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Hospital on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in the presence of her loving family, after a lengthy illness, Mary Elizabeth Barter, aged 79 years. Predeceased by her father and mother, Rev. William A. Butler and Mrs. Lilian Butler; her son George William in 1979; twin daughters, Cathy and Audrey in 1957; sisters Jean and Irene; brother Arthur. Leaving to mourn, loving husband of 55 years, Donald; daughters: Linda Mercer and Donna Lynn Barter; daughter-in-law Angela Barter; five grandchildren: Jimmy, Melissa, Donny, Christina and Chantelle; great-granddaughter Abigail; sisters: Rita Hefferton and Marion Rowe; also a large circle of other relatives and friends; especially friends Geoff and Jane Steele, George and Gertrude Miller, Noreen and Earl Richardson. Special thank you to nephew and wife, Harold and Barb Hefferton, niece Barbara Joy Hefferton and the nurses and doctors of the I.C.U. at St. Clare's hospital, especially Dr. Paul Heneghan and family physician Dr. Elizabeth Callahan. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Funeral service on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. from the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

BEHR, Karola (nee Völker) - Passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre, on December 11, 2008, Karola (Karla) Gertrude Maria Behr (Völker) of Three Island Pond, Paradise, aged 77 years. Predeceased by her husband Günter Behr. Left to mourn, with fond and loving memories, are daughter, Monika, son-in-law Paul Cahill and granddaughter Adena; sister Inge Thomé, niece rnMiriam Thomé-Unger and family; sisters-in-law Maria Behr and Luzia Behr and other family in Germany. Also remembering her life with joy will be a large circle of friends, Tom Cat the Seventh and her wilderness neighbours. Karla's infections laugh, generous spirit and boundless wisdom will be sorely missed. Special thanks to Dr. Essaji, Joshi, Head, Fardy, Tilley, Siddiqui and Wadhwa and the wonderful nurses & assistants of 4SouthA - each one an earth-bound angel. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home and Visitation Centre, 1045 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl Saturday, December 13 from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Family Church, Paradise, Monday, December 15 at 10 a.m. with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. While flowers are gratefully received, donations in Karla's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

BRADBURY, Lillian - Passed peacefully away on December 13th, 2008 at the L.A. Miller Centre, in her 69th year, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Albert (May 2000), mother Rebecca, father Issac, sister Annie, brothers Fred and Clouston. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories five daughters; Brenda Penney (Mike), Debbie Pittman (Paul), Cathy Smart (Wayne), Sandra Kavanagh (Chris), Shelly Blackmore (Chris); two sons George (Anita), Wayne (Rena) and long time family member Dave Penney; one sister Elizabeth Coffin, two brothers-in-law; Bernard (Althea), Ron (Barb); two sisters-in-law Theresa Ritz, Virginia and Mary Marshall (Jimmy); Special nephew John (Ann Marie), Halifax. 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a large number of nieces, nephews and a very large circle of friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay visitation on Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of christian burial will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 10 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay. Interment to follow at R.C. Cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross.
"Gone, but not forgotten"

BRADBURY, Ronald - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2008, Mr. Ronald Bradbury, aged 88 years, of Coley's Point. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth (nee Churchill) Bradbury; sister Florence; brothers: Kenneth and Graham. Leaving to mourn wife Dulcie; two sons: Gerald (Hilda), Douglas (Gay); daughter Violet (Philip) Bennett; sister Beatrice; two brothers: Vincent (May), Wilson (Mary); eight grandchildren: Mark, Paul, Douglas, Cheryl, Donna, Ronnie, Ryan, Laura; three great-grandchildren: Gregory, Cole, Taylor; brother-in-law Roy Andrews; sister-in-law Evelyn Bradbury; also, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Visitation Tuesday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 Noon, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Coley's Point. Interment in the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cemetery, Coley's Point. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church.

BRADFORD, Leone (nee Williams) - Passed away peacefully at Strathmore Hospital, Strathmore, AB. Dec. 19th, 2008 in the presence of her loving family. Leone was 61 years and formerly of the Goulds, NFLD. Leone was predeceased by her loving parents Frederick and Louise Williams, Brothers Roderick, Albert, Walter, William, Teddy and infant brother; Sister, Barbara. Leone will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted children in Calgary; Wendy Kennelly (Dan), Cort Bradford (Alicia) and her two precious grandchildren whom she loved and adored so much, Sarah and Joey Kennelly. Leone also leaves to mourn nine sisters: Hazel O'Reilly, Marion Roberts, Clara Clarke, Betty Dawe (Abe), Stella Warford (Reuben), Marge Madden (Pat) all of Newfoundland, Dorothy Van Dyke of Utah, Edna Savard (Ted), Laura Barnes (Merrill) both of Montreal. Brother: Arthur Williams of Ontario, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Leone loved life to the fullest and everyone she met along the way. She was especially proud of her Newfoundland heritage and upbringing. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Leone will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the "The Tree Of Hope" c/o Strathmore Hospital Palliative Care, (200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore, AB., T1P 1J9). "Leone we love you and will miss you dearly. You are now at rest with Mom and Dad" To send condolences please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca    WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666

BRADLEY, Gordon - Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Gordon Bradley (retired Businessman) of Bonavista, age 78 years. Predeceased by his father F. Gordon Bradley, mother Ethel Louise (Roper) Bradley, brother John. Leaving to mourn his wife Marjorie (Way), son David (Paula), nephew and niece, John Bradley (Lisa) and Jennifer Bradley (Paul), sister-in-law Sylvia (Hunt) Bradley and many other relatives, friends and acquaintances. Throughout his life he was heavily involved in community service as a longtime mayor and town councillor in Bonavista, and he was the town's first Fire Chief. A long time member of the Newfoundland Historical Society, he was also a founding member of the Bonavista Historical Society and the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation of which he has been the long-term president and chair, respectively. Visitation at Strathie's Funeral Home, Bonavista, December 11th (Thursday), 7-9 p.m. and December 12th (Friday), 10-12, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Memorial United Church, Bonavista, Saturday, December 13th, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Town of Bonavista (for the Garrick Theatre Capital Campaign), P.O. Box 279, Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0.

BREWER, Delores (nee Power) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at her home in North Harbour, St. Mary's Bay on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 Delores Brewer, age 50 years. Predeceased by her husband, Edmund (Ted), June 26, 2006, her parents Ambrose and Carmel Power, her brother John Power, Nov. 1998. Left with fond and loving memories are her two daughters: Cindy (Shannon), Kimberley (Tyler O'Rourke) and son David; two precious granddaughters: Lilly and Amy; five sisters: Violet Leonard (John), Hannah Greeley (Chris), Lucy Hawco (John), Agnes Power (Gerard), Amanda McGrath (Nick); special sister-in-law Pauline Power; three brothers: Paddy (Eileen), Alban (Darlene), Leo (Bernadette), numerous nieces, nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends, especially Barb and Jack Mallard. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, North Harbour. Visitation on Thursday from 2-10 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Funeral will take place on Friday, December 5, 2008 with 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart Church. Cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Please visit www.dunphys.ca to sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence.
"Loving memories last forever."

BROWN, Lurley Dorcas - Passed away suddenly at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Friday, December 5, 2008, Lurley Dorcas Brown of Clarenville, formerly of Eastport, aged 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Lewis; sons Aubrey and Wayne. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters Ruth (Lloyd Legge), Eastport and Ellen (Dwayne Robarts), Newport, N.S.; son Boyd (Lorna), Clarenville; grandchildren Amanda, Angela (Barry), Michael, Scott (Holly), David (Jennifer), Gregory and Mackenzie; great grandchildren Devon, Ryan, Kaelen, Jaiden, Austin and Taylor; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville on Saturday, December 6, 2008 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. and at Squires Funeral Home, Eastport on Sunday, December 7, 2008 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Anglican Church, Eastport with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Eastport. In her memory donations may be made to Daffodil Place, St. John's.

BROWNE, Albert William - Passed away suddenly but peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on December 19th, 2008, Albert William Browne, aged 67 years. Predeceased by his parents William and Bridget Browne. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Regina; daughters Colleen (Robin Kieley), Tracy (Darren Kieley), Calgary, Alberta; sons: Shawn (Tanya), Calgary, Alberta; Todd (Denise); eight cherished grandchildren: Rachel and Laura Kieley, Andrew and Ava Kieley, Samuel and Lillianna Browne, Morgan and Dawson Browne; two brothers: John (Shelia) and William (Meridith), Nova Scotia; and sister Patricia (Dave Finn); sisters-in-law: Nora Andrews and Esther O'Brien; brothers-in-law: Larry (Betty), Jerome (Helen) and Alban Ryan. Also special friends: Tom and Mary Cantwell as well as Joe Sinnott and Steve Glavine. Also leaving to mourn other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.

BRUCE, Elizabeth (Isabel) - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at the Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital, in Labrador City, NL, Elizabeth (Isabel) Bruce, age 81 years. Predeceased by husband, Richard 1979, father and mother Joe and Sarah MacDonald, brother Gerard, sisters Matilda, Veronica and Mary. She leaves to mourn her loving family, sons Don (Delores) Labrador City, Alban (Pitt) North West River, Bob (Christine) Labrador City, Jerry (Karen) Labrador City, and William (Joy) Sioux Lookout, Ontario; daughters Joan (Tom Foley) Fort Francis, Ontario; Marie (Jeff Critch) Simcoe, Ontario; brothers Joseph MacDonald (Betty), John MacDonald (Litty) Campbells Creek, NL; sisters Marg (Ed Hawco) Mississauga, Ontario; Patricia, Stephenville Crossing and Theresa (Max Brace) Labrador City; grandchildren Bobby Bruce, Amy (Bruce) Do, Clinton Bruce, Lisa Bruce, Marc Foley, Adam Foley, Melissa Critch, Corey Critch, Justin Bruce, Corey Lynch, Abigail Bruce, Jessie Bruce, Aaron Bruce, Caley Bruce and RJ Bruce; great-grandchildren Taylor, Harrison, Stephanie and Victoria; numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with a service to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Captain William Jackman Hospital or Daffodil Place.

BULGER, Michael Ronald - Passed peacefully away on December 15, 2008 at his residence in Chamberlains, formerly of Trepassey, Michael Ronald Bulger, age 84 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Mae; step-daughter Karen (James); step-sons Brian (Mary Jo), Mark (Dale); five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law and their spouses; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends. Cremation has taken place at his request. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at St. Thomas of Villa Nova Church, Manuels at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow at The Roman Catholic Cemetery, Topsail. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer or Lupus Society or a charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Barrett's Funeral Home. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

BULLEN, John Edward - Passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on December 7, 2008 after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Edward Bullen, age 15 years. Predeceased by Granny Kelly and Grampy Bullen, Aunt Jackie and Aunt Sherri. Leaving to mourn his loving parents Teresa and John; sister Samantha; his Nan and Pop Whelan and Nan Nan Bullen. Also a large circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Three special friends Tyler, Jordan and Paul. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations in his memory can be made to the Candle Lighters

BURKE, Frances - Passed peacefully away at Glynn's Rest Home, Bay Bulls, on December 7, 2008, Frances Burke, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Christina Burke, brothers Ted, Bill, Bernie, Bob; sisters Florence Dwyer and Bridgett Mansfield. Leaving to mourn her daughter Dolly Dwyer; sister Mildred Spencer (Fred); brother Leo Burke (Geraldine) and many nieces and nephews; special friends and caregivers Kathy and Robert White and family, Mary Drew, Suzanne Scott and Michelle Burgess. Rested at Ryan's Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Monday, December 8 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Sts. Peter and Paul R.C. Church, Bay Bulls on Tuesday, December 9 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mount Loretta R.C. Cemetery, Bay Bulls.

BURKE, Martin Richard - Passed peacefully away at his residence on Thursday, December 4th, 2008, age 64 years. Predeceased by his father Daniel. Leaving to mourn his mother Nellie Burke; five sisters; three brothers and many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Friday, December 12th, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday, December 13th, at 10 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Inurnment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

BUTLER, Pearl E. - Passed peacefully away at the Masonic Park Nursing Home on December 8, 2008, age 94 years. Predeceased by first husband, Elias Gosling (1936) and second husband, Volta (Bo) Butler (1982). Leaving to mourn her daughter, Alma Slade (William) and son Elias “Brud” Gosling (Norma). Also grandchildren Michael Slade (Jeanette), Rodney Slade (Debbie), Brian Slade (Julie), Lawrence Gosling (Beverly), Judy Flynn (Dennis), Allan Gosling (Debbie), Earl Gosling (Lisa), and thirteen great-grandchildren. Resting at Strathies Funeral Home, Bonavista, on December 9 and 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Services to be held at the Anglican Church on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 2 p.m. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Bonavista. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of choice or the Anglican Church, Bonavista, NL.
"God saw she was getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her And whispered, “Come with Me.” A gold heart stopped beating, Hard working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best."

BYRNE, Allison E. (nee Hedges) - December 21, 2008. Passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, AB, on December 21, 2008 surrounded by family members, Mrs. Allison Byrne, aged 80 years of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Predeceased by husband, Peter (January 1, 2006); parents, Edward and Sarah Hedges; sisters Geraldine (Les) Howell, and Bernice (James) Peddle; brothers, Edward (Anne) and Sim (Betty); brothers-in-law, Jim & Jack Byrne; sisters-in-law, Bride Foley and Minnie Beaton. Left to mourn with precious memories are daughters, Beverley (Bert) Anstey of Calgary, AB, Bonnie (Darroch) Vokey of Carbonear, NL, Joanne (Sean) Hynes of Calgary AB; sons, Edward (Madeline) of Mount Pearl, NL, Peter (Louise) of Pasadena, NL, Paul (Beda) of Okotoks, AB. Her grandchildren, who she cherished and loved so much, Brad and Brenda Anstey, Paul and Shelly Byrne, Peter (PJ) and Lisa Byrne, Heather, Renee, and Glen Vokey, Jessica, Samantha, Sara Byrne; great grandchildren, Ethan, Allison, Elli, Brandon, Bailey, Lorelai and Tyler; brother, Robert (Georgina) Hedges of Eastport, NL; sisters, Jean (Don) Black of California, USA, Dot (Bob) Dunwell of California, USA; brother-in-law, Pat Byrne of Buchans, Sam (Marg) Byrne of Fogo Island, NL; sister-in-law Helen Byrne of Calgary, AB, Emma Byrne of Sudbury, ON, Amelia (Peter) Turrek of Winnipeg, MB; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and close friends. A family service will be held on December 23, 2008 in Calgary, AB; cremation followed. Funeral services will take place in Grand Falls-Windsor on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. from The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Visitation will take place Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7-9, Friday, January 9, 2009 at 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Flowers greatly accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society. Mom will be greatly missed.

CAREW, Patrick J. - Passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at Scarborough, Ont., Dec. 23, 2008, Pat Carew, at age 71. Predeceased by his loving wife Flora (Noseworthy) in 2004; his mother and father Thomas and Annie Carew; brother Calvin and sister Gertrude Heffernan. He leaves to mourn his daughter Sue (Marco); his four sons: Jeff (Nancy); Don (Carol); Ward (Grace); Pat (Georgia); 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Tom (Janet), in P.E.I.; Bren (Rita); Harold (Marian); Marg Sooley; Jose Heffernan (Kevin); Madeline Heffernan (Bill); Charlotte O'Rielly (Brian); and their families. Also Flora's family, all in St. John's. Resting at McDougall Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, Ont. Funeral service Saturday at 2 p.m. To offer condolences, call 416-267-4654, or e-mail www.mcdbrownscarb.ca

CHAFE, Frank Nigel - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, Frank Nigel Chafe, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his parents Seymour and Florence Chafe; sister Pearl and brother Leonard. Leaving to mourn with fond memories his daughter Lori Ralph (Troy); son Chris Chafe; grandchildren: Nathan and Brady Ralph; brothers and sisters: Joe, Claudine Chafe (Fred), Raymond, George (Joan), Olga Whitten (Roland), and Grace; special friend Denise Pinhorn; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 12 noon - 9 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2008. Funeral service to be held from Barrett's Chapel on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Petty Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

CHAFE, Marilyn - Passed suddenly but peacefully away at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grand Prairie, Alberta on December 5, 2008, Marilyn Chafe, beloved wife of David, South River, aged 54 years. Leaving to mourn her daughter Amy (Kevin) Follett; sons Troy Herridge, Mark (Crystal) Breon; sisters Cathy (Bob) Harris, Dianne (Ken) Firby; brothers Melvin Frank (Helena) Breon, Gerald (Beverly) Breon; grandchildren Megan and Rebekah Follett, Lucas and Kaitlyn Breon; and a large circle of other relatives, friends and neighbors. Mrs. Chafe will be resting at Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank on Tuesday, December 9, 208 and Moores Funeral Home, Clarke's Beach on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday, December 12 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral service will take place from the Anglican Parish of the Resurrection, South River on Friday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will follow with inurnment at St. Albans Anglican Cemetery, Grand Bank at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

CHAFE, Percy John - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family. Percy John Chafe, aged 74 years. Predeceased by parents: Gardener and Viola Chafe; sisters: Brenda Kennedy; Anne Stafford; brothers: Leland and Harry. Leaving to mourn wife: Lena (nee Ryan); sons; Harry (Margie), Paul (Maureen) and Percy; daughter: Anne; grandchildren: Holly, Alexander, Nicole, Jessica, Justin and sister: Marjorie Coughlan as well as many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Monday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. George's Anglican Church, Petty Harbour on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petty Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Percy's memory may be made to the CNIB. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca

CHAMBERS, Mitch - Passed away tragically in Spruce Grove, AB at the age of 23 years, Mitch Chambers, formerly of Bear Cove. Visitation will be held at St. Boniface Anglican Church, Bear Cove on Sunday for family only. Public visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, with the family service beginning at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from St. Boniface Church with interment to follow at the church cemetery. After the funeral service a public gathering will be held at the Anchor Point Lions Club.

CLARKE, Doreen (nee Slaney) - April 21, 1931 - December 18, 2008. Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Thursday, December 18, 2008, Doreen Clarke (nee Slaney), aged 77 years. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Martha Slaney; brothers Ronald and Robert and husband Harry Clarke. Leaving to mourn her nephew Randy Slaney (Olive); sisters-in-law Angela Slaney and Cecilia Little; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Service to be held from Barrett's Chapel on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. At her request cremation will follow the service. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

CLOWE, Mary Theresa - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Nursing Home, St. John's on Saturday, December 20, 2008, Mary Theresa Clowe of Ferryland, aged 83 years. Predeceased by her husband Frederick 1989, sister Madeleine 1986. Leaving to mourn six sons: Les (Linda), Francis, Wayne, Glenn (Tina), Craig, Lindsay (Cecilia); seven daughters: Geraldine (Randy Ivany), Marlene (Ian Hawkins), Margorie (Kevin Dunne), Cynthia (Will Kinsella), Marie (Derm Halleran), Heather (Pat Williams), Noella (Stephen Meade); twenty-six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a good friend Magdalen Clowe; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Visitation on Sunday and Monday from 2-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, December 23 at 11 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Ferryland. Interment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, ferryland. To express condolences on-line and to sign the guest book please visit www.faheysfuneralhome.ca

CLUNEY, Gwendolyn (nee Butler) - Passed peacefully away on December 12, 2008, age 74 yrs. of Kelligrews. Predeceased by her husband Melvin, parents Beatrice and Charles, brother Lesley. Left with fond and loving memories her children Robert (Linda), Judy (George), Olive (Mike), Betty (Don), Edith (Dennis), Linda (Paul), Melvin (Paula), Beatrice (Steve) and Pauline; 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, sisters: Edith, Effie and their families; brother Calvin and family. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in All Saint's Anglican Church, Foxtrap on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Dunn's Hill Road, Foxtrap. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca

COADY, Emma Sarah - Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge St. John’s on December 29, 2008, Emma Sarah Coady of St. John’s formerly of New Chelsea, aged 92 years. Born in Greens Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Flora Butt (Belbin) and George Butt, predeceased by husband John Coady. Leaving to mourn daughter Delores (Tom) Mackinson, St. John’s; two grandchildren Maryann (Dan), Irene (Walter), both of Nova Scotia. Three special great-grandchildren Jason, Michael and Chelsey, niece Marcella, Ontario. Visitation will take place at Barretts Funeral Home, Hamilton Ave. on Tuesday Jan 6 from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday visitation will take place at Greens Funeral Home Winterton, from 10 a.m. -12 noon. Funeral service to take place at 1 p.m. from Greens Funeral Home. Interment in Wesley United Church Cemetery, New Chelsea. No flowers by request, donations in her memory may be made to Wesley United Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Greens Funeral Home, Winterton. To sign the online memorial guestbook visit www.greensfuneralservices.ca

COLE, Rebecca Jean - Passed away suddenly at the Janeway Children's Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2008, Rebecca Jean Cole, age 7 years, after a long and courageous battle with many illnesses. Left to cherish her memories, her mommy and daddy Tracey and David; her grandparents Guy and Cecelia Hart (Nanny and Poppy Hart) and Jonathan and Lizzie Cole (Nan and Pop Cole); great-grandparents Eldred and Sarah Barnes; her aunts and uncles: Auntie Dee and Uncle Al; Aunt Micki (Bob), Aunt Terri-Lynn (Grant), Uncle Pete and Aunt Eileen; Aunt Bev and Uncle Claude; Uncle Josh (Roxanne); Aunt Carol (Harold), Aunt Cathy and Uncle Bryce; Uncle Eddie and Aunt Suzanne and Uncle Jamie; cousins: Gracie, Sarah, Jessica, James, Michaela, Katrina, Megan, Robert, Margaret-Ann, Justin and Nicholas; as well as numerous relatives and friends. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Janeway Children's Hospital, the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for all their love, attention and care. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, December 19th at 2 p.m. from St. Nicholas' Anglican Church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Please visit www.cauls.ca to sign the on-line guest book.

COLE, Thomas - Passed peacefully away on December 13, 2008 at the Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital Bell Island. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Anastisia, sisters: Mary, Martha and Emily; brothers William, Patrick and Edward; wife Mary. Leaving to mourn his son Tom, granddaughter Chalsey, sisters: Elizabeth and Violet and many other relatives, friends and acquaintances. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and daycare workers at St. Clare's Hospital and Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital for their care and compassion to Tom. Visitation at Pendergast's Funeral Home on Monday, December 15, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Michael's Church, Bell Island. Interment in R.C. cemetery on Bell Island.

COLLIER, Regina Mary, R.N. (1937-2008) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2008, Regina Mary Collier. Predeceased by brothers: Anthony, Lloyd and twin brother Ken. Leaving to mourn her loving husband of 49 years, Tom; her five sons: Robert (Leslie), Brian (Vernita), Paul (Karen), David and Stephen; her precious grandchildren: Demitra, Reanna, Wynn and Rhys; brothers: Eric (Mary), John (Jenny) and Edward; sisters: Theresa (George) and Lila and a large circle of relatives and friends. A special note of thanks to Ellie Collier and the nurses and staff of the Dialysis Units. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 5th, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

CONNOLLY, Edmund (Ted) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family, at the Health Sciences Centre on December 6, 2008, Edmund James (Ted) Connolly, age 80. Predeceased by his wife Margaret in 2006, brothers Bill, Jerry and Frank, and sister Mary. Leaving to mourn, his sisters, Margaret (Jim) Byrne, Madeline Insalaco, Newbury Port, USA, Geraldine Haring, Joan (Tom) O'Reilly, and Maureen (Ray) Whalen, and brother Pat (Agnes), Brooklyn, NY. Also leaving to mourn, a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends as well as special neighbour, Tom Fagan of Grand Falls-Windsor. Ted loved the outdoors and was an avid Salmon fisherman. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and worked with CN, until his retirement in 1984. He lived in Grand Falls until May, 2006, when he moved to St. John's. Special thanks to his care givers in Grand Falls and at Chancellor Park. Resting at Central Funeral Homes, Union Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. Visitation Monday, December 8, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 8A Church Road, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Interment at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Union Street.
"May he rest in peace."

CONNORS, Genevieve (nee King) - Passed away peacefully at the Placentia Health Centre on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease, Genevieve Connors age 76 years. Predeceased by her son Patrick; her parents Patrick and Nellie King; her siblings Bill, Jim, Rose and Mary. She leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 50 years, John; and her children Bruce (Leslie) and their son Cory; Alvena (Kenny) and their children Frederick, Michaela and Shenise; Terri (Alf) and their children Lisa and Evan; John and his children Kayla and Veronica; and Cathy (Larry) and their children Jessica, Jelisa and Brandi. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Friday, December 26. Funeral Mass to take place on Saturday, December 27, at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia at 11 a.m. with interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Placentia. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Protective Unit at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia (cards available at the funeral home). You are welcome to visit and sign our online guest book at www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

CRITCH, William - Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, at St. Clares Mercy Hospital, on December 23, 2008, William Thomas Critch of Gaskiers, S.M.B., aged 57 years. Predeceased by his Dad Leonard, brother David, mother-in-law Minnie Greening as well as his six infant siblings with whom he is sleeping peacefully. Leaving to mourn his faithful and loving partner Marg, daughter Caroline (Ian), son David (Siobhan), their mom Dianne, his mom Alice; six sisters: Jose (Edward), Linda (Dominic), Jeanette, Barb (Jim), Lenora (Mike), Anna (Neil), one brother Leonard (Deanne), father-in-law Adolphus Greening; sisters-in-law: Maxine (Max), Jean (Vince), Doreen (Tom), Myra (Ray); brothers-in-law: Willie (Yvonne), Bruce (Shirley), best friend Vince Tobin and a large circle of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at Gibbons Funeral Home, St. Mary's, on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, from 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, December 25, 2008, 3 - 5 p.m.; 7 - 9 p.m. and Friday, December 26, 2008 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 2 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, St. Mary's, on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at 11 a.m. Burial to follow. To express condolences online visit our website at www.gibbonsfuneral.ca

CROCKER, Tryphena - (August 6, 1914 - December 25, 2008) - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear Hospital on Thursday, December 25, 2008, Triffie Crocker of Heart's Delight, aged 94 years. Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Annie Burton, husband, Chesley Crocker, three brothers and four sisters. Leaving to mourn with precious memories her children; Phyllis (Ed) Chubbs, Kinkarden, Ontario; Lorna (John) Mulrooney, Bolton, Ontario; Ross (Diane), St. John's; Faye (Randy) Sooley, Heart's Delight. She will also be lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers (Fred and Berkley Burton), as well as a large circle of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Bethel United Church in Heart's Delight on Saturday, December 27th from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral. The funeral service will be held from Bethel United Church Monday, December 29th at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Bethel United Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations in her memory may be made to the Bethel United Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.warrensfuneralhome.ca

DALEY, Peter A. - (1933 -2008) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, on December 27, 2008, at the Palliative Care Unit, St. John's, Peter Daley of St. Joseph's, S.M.B., aged 75 years. Predeceased by sister Barbara Andrews. Leaving to mourn his wife of 47 years, Lavena Daley (nee Hawkins), five daughters: Cynthia Daley (Ottawa); Denise Daley (Ross White) and family (Toronto); Sharon Daley (CFB Gander); Deanne Daley (Don Arscott) and family (Ottawa), Petrina Daley (Manny Rodrigues) and family (Ottawa), one son Ross Daley (St. John's); sisters Ellen Daley, Francina Kielly, Josephine Hickey and their families, his sister Barbara's family; six cherished grandchildren: Kaila and Brenna (Toronto), Olivia and Aiden (Ottawa), Teagan and Spencer (Ottawa), as well as other relatives and friends. In addition to being a beloved and devoted husband, brother, father and grandfather, Peter also dedicated his life as a Firefighter (Goose Bay - Argentia); St. Joseph's Town Councillor; Fire Chief - St. Joseph's Volunteer Fire Department; Member - St. Mary's Bay North Rural Development Association, Owner - Oil Distribution Service; President - St. Joseph's Senior's Housing Complex. Resting at Enright Memorial Chapel, St. Joseph's, on Sunday, December 28, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2008, 2 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008, beginning at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial to take place on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, O'Donnells. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Good Shepherd Parish (St. Mary's Bay) or to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Foundation www.cancercarefoundation.nl.ca     Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gibbons' Funeral Service, St. Mary's. To express condolences online visit our website at www.gibbonsfuneral.ca

DAVIS, H. Laban - passed suddenly away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on December 5, 2008 of Winter Brook, formerly of Port Blandford, in his 67th year. Predeceased by parents Hubert and Amy Davis and brother Gerald. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Ena of 45 years. Daughter Cathy (John Mathioudakis); son Hubert (Pam) of Port Blandford and son Allan (Geraldine Skiffington) of Port Blandford. Brother Eric (Dulcie) of Glovertown; sister-in-law Elsie of Port Blandford; two grandchildren Petros and Niko Mathioudakis. Mother-in-law Ettie (Skiffington) Peddle and a large number of extended family and friends. The funeral service to be held December 8, 2008 at the United Church in Port Blandford. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville.

DAVIS, John - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on December 26th, 2008 in his 83rd year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 50 years, Mary (Nee Farrell); son Damian (Ann); daughter Paula (Bob), and Anita (Ralph); grandchildren: Matthew and Claire Davis; Brian (Laura); Gary, Pamela and Allison Whittle; Noelle Kavanagh and one very special great-granddaughter Raina Whittle; brothers-in-law: Ned, Bob, Phil and Joe Farrell; one special cousin Joan Fuller; and many nieces and nephews along with a large circle of friends and relatives. John was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Holy Spirit Council. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangments to be announced. Interment to follow at Topsail Cemetery.

DAWE, Marjorie - Passed peacefully away on December 3, 2008, age 91 yrs. of Long Pond. Predeceased by her husband Jacob. Left with fond and loving memories, sons: Tom (Norma), Charl (Carol), Carl; daughters: Mary (Freeman), Rita (Joe); 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother Sam. Also, other family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Karl Misik for his kindness. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Friday 10-12 noon. Funeral Service in the Faith Pentecostal Church, Foxtrap on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Pentecostal Cemetery, Long Pond. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca

DELANEY, Dr. Kevin Patrick - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, St. John's on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, Dr. Kevin Patrick Delaney well known dentist of Bay Roberts. Predeceased in death by father Wilfred. Remembered with love by his family: wife Vourneen; son Michael; daughter Caroline; mother Bernadette; siblings: Genevieve, John, Terry and Patricia. Funeral service will take place from All Hallow's R.C. Church, North River on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Holy Redeemer R.C. Cemetery, Bay Roberts. Announcement of complete funeral arrangements by Moore's Funeral Home will be forthcoming as finalized.

DILLON, Val - Passed peacefully away surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, December 7, 2008, Val Dillon, age 76 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Mike and Nellie, brother Joe, sister Noreen, sister-in-law Evelyn and life-long friend Clyde White. Left with fond and loving memories, his brothers Mike (Lydia), Gus (Louise); sisters Chris (John Sullivan), Barb (Charles Fowler); brother-in-law Gord Tilley; as well as a large number of nieces and nephews. Special friends John, Patsy and Jonathan O'Toole. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre.

DINHAM, Caroline (Carrie) J. (nee Parsons) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on December 31, 2008, Carrie Dinham, age 83 years. Predeceased by her husband Clyde; brother, Jack Parsons and sister Mildred Hollett. Fondly remembered by her sons: Derek (Phyllis), Iqaluit, Nunavut, and George, New Glasgow, N.S.; grandchildren: Susan, Stephen (Megan), Clyde (Kathy), Gregory and Angela; great-grandchildren: Harrison, Keegan, Kennedy; sisters: Isabelle Fiander (Roy), Hermitage: Margaret Gullage, Grand Falls-Windsor; Emily McDonald (Lesley), Gander; brother, Lewellyn Parsons (Elossie); sisters-in-law: Effie George, Annie Bragg and many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre and her wonderful niece Darlene. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, with visitation on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. from St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

DODD, Gerald Francis - Passed away suddenly following a brief illness on December 23, 2008, Gerald Dodd, age 80 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary (nee Baird) in 2007. Leaving to mourn his children: Barbara Whiteway (Bill), Michael (Denise), Jerry (Viola), Steve (Paula) and Colin (Barbie); grandchildren: Brian (Dianne) and Brent Whiteway; Michael and Stephanie Dodd; Gerald, Jennifer and Greg Dodd; two very special great-grandchildren: Liam and Katie Whiteway; also surviving are his brother Ronald and his sister Elsie Patten. The family would like to express a sincere thank-you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. from St. Teresa's Church. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

DORAN, Mary Frances (nee Kavanagh) - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on Thursday, December 11, 2008, age 94 years. Predeceased by her husband Michael, two sons Michael and John and daughter Kathleen. Left with fond and loving memories daughters: Maggie Mendes (Joe), Anna O'Brien, Dorothy Samson (Gord), Mary Voisey, Mercedes Paquette (Mayo) and Bernadette Rickards; sons: Steve (Jeanette), Gerard (Carol) and Joe; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the staff and caregivers of St. Patrick's Mercy Home and the Hoyles Home. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 13th at 10 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove. Interment to follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Outer Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.

DOYLE, Madeline - Passed peacefully away on December 22, 2008 at Hamilton, Ont., Madeline Doyle (nee Tilley). Born in St. John's, Newfoundland on February 24, 1934, daughter of the late Sue and Edward Tilley. Leaving to mourn her husband John (Joe) Doyle and four sons. Precious sister of Margaret Brown (Dick), Pennsylvania, PA; Betty Ogilvie (Harry, deceased) Gander, Newfoundland; Bernadette, Halifax, Nova Scotia; brothers: John (Nora), Halifax, Nova Scotia; Joseph (Mary), Torbay, Newfoundland; Michael, Hamilton, Ontario; Tony (Mary), Ottawa, Ont. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place.

DOYLE, Mary Ellen - There will be a Memorial Mass for Mary Ellen Doyle on Thursday, December 11 at 2 p.m. in the Assumption Church, Avondale. Mary Ellen died on Friday, December 5, 2008 in Winnipeg, after a courageous battle with cancer. Donations in her memory may be made to Avondale Church Fund.

DOYLE, Robert F. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, December 29, 2008, Bob Doyle of Avondale, age 74 years. Predeceased by his parents Gregory and Angela Doyle; his sisters: Rosemary, Clara and Mary; also his brother Patrick. Leaving to mourn his special nephew John; his brothers: Melvin (Gabriel) and Adrian; also his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Conway's Funeral Home, Conception Hr. Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday at 11 a.m. at Assumption Church Avondale. Cremation to follow.

DRODGE, Effie Lillian - It is with great sadness that the family of Effie Drodge announce her passing on December 1, 2008, at the age of 90. Predeceased by her husband William “Bill” Drodge in 1985. Leaving to mourn are sons Leo (Cynthia), Henry (Geraldine), Gerry (Marie) and Brian (Beverly); daughter Daphne (Bud Dawe); sister Florence Bailey (Charlie) of Calgary; also nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the Glenbrook Lodge for their care and support. Special thanks to Patricia and Emma of Craedea Manor for their unwavering kindness and support. Mother, your love has truly blessed us. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from Barrett's Chapel on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. No flowers by request, donations can be made to St. Marks Anglican Church Memorial Fund. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca
"Forever you'll be in our hearts."

DROVER, Norman R. - Dec. 24, 1953 - Dec. 3, 2008 Passed away at his residence in Brampton, Ont., Norman Drover, age 54 years and 11 months. Predeceased by his parents Arch and Louise Drover, sister Susie Smith, parents-in-law John and Ruby Reid. Left with precious memories arehis children: daughter Sherry, son Michael, their mom Edna Reid; his special joys of his life, grandchildren Kennedy, Brandon, Mason; brother Hughie Drover (Betty), brother-in-law Alfred Smith; uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, a large circle of friends both in N.L. and Ontario. Cremation has taken place in Brampton. Family members will have a Visitationat 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, followed by a service at 2 p.m. No flowers by request, donations can be made in his memory to his family. Until we meet again, We love you.Burial arrangementsby Holloway's Funeral Home Whitbourne. Messages of condolences may be e-mailed to rubyangel@persona.ca

DUGGAN, Catherine Mary - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Center on December 21, 2008, after her courageous four year battle with cancer, Catherine Mary Duggan, age 53 years. Predeceased by her parents William and Margaret Guiney and brother Thomas Guiney. Also sisters-in-law: Sally Wickens and Nellie Ryan and brother-in-law Ronnie Carew. Leaving to mourn with fondest and dearest of memories, her husband Eugene; daughters: Trina (Chris Doyle), Tracy (Jason Carew); son Trevor (Evan Brockerville); four grandchildren, whom she loved more than anything else in this world: Taryn, Lynden, Kendra, Kolby; sisters: Mary Carew and Anna Best (brother-in-law Marty); brothers: Billy Guiney (sister-in-law Susan), John Guiney Yallop (brother-in-law Gary Guiney Yallop), Kevin Guiney (sister-in-law Marie), brother-in-law Kevin Duggan (sister-in-law Irene Duggan), sister-in-law Anna Duggan (brother-in-law Bill); also leaving to mourn very special friends: Margie Carew, Roxanne O'Brien, Olivia Carew, Eileen Hyde, Rita Hagan, Helen Williams, Joanie Dobbin and Sandy Chafe, James and Mary Duggan, Hannah Carew, and a very large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Also leaving behind brother Charlie Guiney. Resting at Ryan's Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Monday, December 22nd, from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Tuesday, December 23rd from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place from Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Cape Broyle. Internment to follow at Our Lady of the Cape R.C. Cemetery, Cape Broyle. We invite you all to join us to pay your respects and to celebrate Catherine's life.

DUNNE, John - Passed peacefully away on December 3, 2008, age 72 years of Kelligrews. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Patrick Dunne, sister Mary McDonald, brothers: Billy, Pat and Richard. Leaving to mourn his sister-in-law Geraldine Dunne, also nieces, nephews and the Management, Staff and Residents of Oceanview Guest Home, Kelligrews. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday in St. Edward's Church, Kelligrews at 10 a.m. Interment in the R.C. Cemetery, Kelligrews. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca

ELLIS, Marion Louise (nee Tomlinson) - Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2008, Marion Louise Ellis of Portugal Cove in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband Jim (2000). Left with loving memories sons Jim (Silva), John (Carol), Jeff (Donna) and daughters Jennifer (Paul) and Louise; grandchildren Dorian, Douglas, Jessica, Michael, Sarah, Russell, Tilai, Gordon and Thomas; brothers Art and Max; sister Ann; special friend Susie, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Memorial United Church, Portugal Cove. Interment to take place on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

ENNIS, James - Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Care Centre with his loving family at his side, of Southeast, Placentia, formerly of Merasheen, age 61 years. Predeceased by his parents Stan and Elizabeth, brothers Richard and William, parents-in-law Thomas and Rita Croke, brothers-in-law George Sainsbury, Adrian Hanlon and John Croke. Left to mourn with precious memories: loving wife Loretta (Croke), of 37 years and treasured sons Todd and Mike; brothers Andy (Evelyn), Phil (Claire), Jerome (Ange); sisters Sheila Hanlon, Flo Sainsbury, Bride (Pat McLennon), Lucy (Rod Williams), Beth (Willie Houlihan), Anita (Jerome Keefe); and sisters-in-law Annie Ennis and Helen Ennis Ledrew. Also, a large circle of relatives and friends from the Croke and Ennis families, especially God child Cindy Ennis. Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia on Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to take place from Sacred Heart Church, Placentia, at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2009. Interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast, Placentia. Donations in his memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.mahersfuneralhome.ca to sign the online guest book.
"Forever in our hearts"

EVANS, Frederick Mark - Born February 9, 1948, Passed away suddenly on December 22, 2008 aged 60 years. He was a loving father and grandfather, teacher and artist. He joins his brother Wayne and sister Elizabeth and leaves behind his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife Ann of Langley B.C.; mother Elizabeth of St. John's and father Frederick J of Mount Pearl; sister Gail (Kevin Mercer) of Cambridge, Ont.; sons: Mark, Dennis and Colin of Vancouver, B.C., Luke of Galway, Ireland; grandson: Tomas of Langley, B.C. in loving memory. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation and funeral service to be announced.
"Could I this mighty grief foresee The, sister dear, can I endure it"

EVANS, Linda (Sayers) - Passed peacefully away December 26, 2008, aged 56, in Lucknow, Ont. Predeceased by her only child Lori and her father Felix Evans. Left to mourn her mother Joan Evans; sisters: Paulette, N.L., Patricia (Robert) and Denise (Ron), both of Ontario; brothers: Wayne (Judy), Gerry (Tina), Don (Isabel), all of Ontario and Paul (Judy), N.L.; one precious grandson Alex and a large number of nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends. Burial to take place in Cambridge, Ont.

EVANS, Michele Gertrude - Passed peacefully away after a seven-year battle with leukemia. Our very special daughter, Michele Evans, aged 27 years. Predeceased by her Nan and Pop, Gertude and Gerald Evans. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her parents, Gregory (Mick) and Janice Evans; sister Amy and brother Andrew; grandparents, James and Jean Sullivan; uncles and aunts: Randy and Shirley Sullivan; Brenda and Bob Fitzpatrick; Wendy Sullivan; Gary and Judy Evans; Gerry and Bonnie Evans; Jim and Terri Evans; Gail Evans; Donnie and Brenda Evans; and Debbie Evans and many family and friends; her special furry friends, her cats, Bob and Belle. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home 329 Freshwater Rd., from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday December 26th, Saturday December 27th, and Sunday December 28th. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 29th, 2008 at 11 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Michele's memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or to the family. Special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Janeway for your love and care through all the years. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

FAGAN, Kevin J. - Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Home on Thursday, December 18, 2008, age 87 years. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Left with fond and loving memories, his wife of 58 years, Janet (nee Nicol), Agnes Pratt Home; two daughters: Lynn Moulton (Guy), Whitby, Ontario and Eileen Warren (Keith), Charlottetown, PEI; grandchildren: Timothy, Amy and Daniel Moulton; Chelsea, Lucas and Cameron Warren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday, December 28 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 29 at 12 noon from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Cremation to follow.

FINCH, Miss Patricia Eileen - March 17, 1913 - December 1, 2008. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, in the presence of her loving family, Miss Patricia Eileen Finch, in her 95th year. Predeceased by her parents, William and Catherine (Baker) Finch; sisters Esther Finch and Mary Long and brothers George, Bob and Gerald Finch. Leaving to celebrate her long and happy life are her sister, Betty Whalen (Charles - deceased), with whom she resided, and brothers Edward and John Finch and their families. Also left with happy memories are many nieces and nephews, especially Tish and Ken Tobin, Charlene and Gord Pike, Cathy and David Levesque and Jeanette and Doug Boutlier; great-nieces and nephews, especially Christopher Tobin (Laura Delahunty), Ashley Tobin, Kerry Pike (Chris Kidney) and Jacqueline Clarke and her very special pet, Brooklyn. Miss Finch was a long time employee of Ogilvys Department Store in Montreal as credit manager and Bowring Brothers in St. John's as Personnel Manager. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday, December 3, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday, December 4, at 9:30 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Daffodil Place or a charity of ones choice.

FLIGHT, Craig Herbert - Passed away at Thompson, MB after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 12, 2008, surrounded by family and friends. Leaving to mourn 3 sons William, Scott & Cory; brother Keith (Debbie); nieces Kelli and Kristin, also of Thompson MB; Uncle David (Joyce) of St. John's, NL and extended relatives and friends in Thompson, St. John's and Halifax, NS. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will take place in Thompson on January 2, 2009.

FOOTE, Joan W. - (December 23, 1920 - December 4, 2008). Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Thursday, December 4, 2008, Joan W. Foote of Grand Bank, age 87 years. Predeceased by parents John and Mable Wilcox, husband John B. Foote, sister Dorothy Emiry (Lloyd). Leaving to mourn nephew Wayne Emiry (Wendy) of Toronto, Ontario, niece Sherrie Lee Hillier (John) and their children Matthew and Nathan of Edmonton, Alberta, and nephew David Emiry (Tess) of Edmonton, Alberta; and brother-in-law Wilson H. Foote of Ottawa, Ontario; also, her home care worker Miriam Matthews (Leonard) of Grand Bank. Remains resting at Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank, on Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m. from Grand Bank United Church. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Grand Bank. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grand Bank United Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Warren's Funeral Home, Grand Bank.

FOOTE, Ruth Major (nee Young) - At 70 years of age, Ruth was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on December 6, 2008, while at home in the loving care of her family. Beloved wife of Bram for 46 years. Cherished mother of Verley (Brian Foote), Karen (Ray Baggs), Viola (Ron Easton), Krista Foote, Kerry (Amberley Foote). Loving Nan of Kyle, Collin, Amanda, Victoria, Vanessa and Harlie. Dear sister of Elmer (Louise Young), Marie (Tom Piercey), Rita Young and the late Ralph Young. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ruth was born in Twillingate, Newfoundland and dedicated many years to The Salvation Army serving as Corps Officer in various Newfoundland communities for 24 years and 17 years as Hospital Chaplin at The Grace Hospital in St. John's, Newfoundland and Windsor, Ont. Ruth officially retired in 2000, but continued her care for others. If you so desire, donations to the Windsor Essex Regional Cancer Centre or The Salvation Army, South Windsor Citadel would be appreciated by the family. Funeral service today, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel, Adams Ave. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road.

FORBES, Cyril Robert - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, on December 30, 2008 at Chancellor Park Nursing Home, Cyril Robert Forbes, age 86 years. Left to celebrate his life, his wife of 59 years, Margaret (Peg) (nee Bennett); sons Robert (Georgia) Forbes, C.B.S., N.L.; Glen (Agatha) Forbes, Mt. Pearl, N.L.; Donald (Pam) Forbes, Jakarta, Indonesia; his daughter Susan (Bill) Sharpe, St. John's, N.L.; his brother Jim (Noreen) Forbes, Gander, N.L.; his cherished seven grandchildren Craig Forbes, Gillian (Marc) Violette, Lisa Forbes, Ashley Forbes, Jason Forbes, David Forbes and Emma Forbes and three great-grandchildren Joshua, Hayley and Lily Forbes. Also a large circle of nephews, nieces and friends. Cyril was a respected Professional Engineer in Newfoundland and retired from his company of Bishop and Forbes in 1972. He was a life member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland and Labrador. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in the General Protestant Cemetery, Waterford Bridge Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Chancellor Park for the kindness and care offered to Cyril during his time there. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

FORD, Nicholas J. - Passed peacefully away at the Bonavista Cottage Hospital December 13, 2008. Leaving to mourn his wife of 57 years Stella; Daughters: Linda Hicks (Ron Ayles), Lynette Pardy (Todd); sons: John (Theresa), Glen (Bonnie); six grandchildren: Lorne and Ashley Hicks, Christopher and Gregory Ford, Sarah and Jenna Pardy. His dearest friend Wilson Brown. Resting at Strathies's Funeral Home, Bonavista. Funeral on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. p.m. from St Nicholas' Anglican Church, Amherst Cove. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Amherst Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted.

FOWLER, Barbara - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's on Saturday, December 27, 2008, Barbara Fowler, aged 52 years of Roaches Line. Predeceased by her parents James and Catherine (nee Conway) Taylor; her precious angel, granddaughter Katelyn (2007); sister: Maria; brother: Ron (Helen) Smith; parents-in-law: Denis (Margaret) Fowler; uncle: Bill Greeley. Leaving to mourn, her loving and devoted husband Kevin; children: Kevin (Tanya), Mark (Lisa), Kelly (David) Mercer and Bradley; brother and sisters: Jim Taylor (Rose Marie, Kay (Clarence) Penny, Brenda (Lew) Abrams, and Madonna (Donald) Hillier; most precious grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Alex Meikle, Kyle, McKenna, Kayleigh; sister-in-law: Margie (Gary) Parsons: brothers-in-law: Jerome (Sandy) Fowler, Tom Fowler (Sylvia), Alphonsus Fowler; special aunts: Delores Greeley, Marie (Bren) Lewis and Sis; special uncles: Tim (Lorraine) Conway, Pad (Ann) Conway; also other special relatives, friends and families. Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Clarke's Beach. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of the Snows Roman Catholic Church, Marysvale. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brigus. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.
"Escorted in such splendor If you could only see The beauty and the majesty As angels carried me - Author... Sherrie Bradley Neal"

FUREY, Mary Genevieve - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 27, 2008, Mary Genevieve Furey, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Leo and her daughter Roselita. Left with fond and loving memories her children: Carmelita (Gerald Sulley), William, George (Karen) Mary (Mike Trask), Leo (Frances), Michael and Charles (Vanessa); 13 grandchildren: Glenn (Danielle), and Paul (Gill), Andrew (Allison), Meghan (Ben), Rebecca (Mike) and David, Michelle and Matthew (Rachel), Rachel (Fletcher), Beth, John-Paul (Nicole), Sarah and their mother Jean, Michael and his mother Cindy; nine great-grandchildren: Colton, Cooper, Katie, Maggie, Rachael, Sarah, Luke, Isadora and Amelia; one brother: Ed Bruce; sister-in-law: Pat Bruce; her friends at St. Pius X church especially Bride as well as many other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the LA Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit, or to a charity of one's choice. To sign the online guest book, please visit. www.cauls.ca

GOSSE, Gordon Edward - Tuesday, 02 December 2008. Gordon Edward Gosse, MMM, CD, passed away peacefully in Chilliwack, BC on 02 December, 2008 in his 60th year. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Geri; son Robert (Kerry) of Ottawa, Ont; daughter Nicole (Mike) of Abbotsford, BC; grandsons: Hayden, Seamus, Henry; granddaughter Morgan; sister Alice (Cutler) Drew of Vermont, USA; brothers: Cyril (Judy) of Sicamous, BC, Robert (Anne) of Salmon Arm, BC, Raymond (Gloria) of Whitbourne, Nfld, and sister Harriet (Lester) Rees of Whitbourne, Nfld. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Cyril and Hattie Gosse; sister Florence and brother David. He was born in Whitbourne, Nfld in August 1948, the seventh of eight children. He joined the PPCLI Canadian Army (Regular) in 1967 and served as an Infantryman and Administrative Clerk until his retirement in 1995 with the rank of Warrant Officer. Gordon was Invested in the Order of Military Merit (Member) in 1992. He enjoyed his military career immensely and had many anecdotes on the personalities and situations he encountered. He was an avid golfer; a charter member of the Falls Golf & Country Club. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Henry Maurice Assembly. After retirement he and Geri liked to travel and had wonderful experiences in Europe, the Mediterranean and the USA. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Chilliwack on Saturday, 06 December 2008. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to the Chilliwack Public Library are appreciated. Online condolences can be left at www.mem.com

GOUGH, John Patrick - (1937-2008). Passed peacefully away on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the L.A. Miller Centre, after a long courageous battle with cancer, John Patrick Gough, age 71 years. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Gertrude Gough (nee Kennedy), sisters Mary and Sheila and brother Fred. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Ellen (Nellie Power); sons: Robert (Cindy) and Brian (Rossann); daughter Anne Marie (George); cherished grandchildren: Lindsay, Melissa, Wesley, Katie, Tyler, Nick and Greg; sisters: Winnie (Constantine) and Velma (Sullivan) and a large circle of brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl. Visitation on Friday, December 26, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to The Daffodil Place. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

GREENLAND, Eva - Mrs. Eva Greenland of Coley's Point peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord on December 16, 2008 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband Frank in September 1999, she leaves to mourn her daughter, Carol De Waal and husband, Albert of Ponoka, Alta.; sons Boyd and wife Catherine of Sound River; Lewis and wife Judy of St. John's; grandchildren: Rick, Jason (Johanne), Christine and Ashley; her sister Mary Dawe of St. John's; brother Edward Barrett and wife Olive of Bay Roberts; sisters-in-law Violet Barrett of St. John's and Edith Greenland of Clarke's Beach; as well as an extended family of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Slade's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts on December 27 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., December 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. and December 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The funeral services will be held on December 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Coley's Point, N.L. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be written to the family at: sladesfuneralhome.ca     For further information please call Slade's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at 786-2323. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade's Funeral Homes, serving Carbonear, Bay Roberts and areas.
"I am the resurrection and the Life. He who believes Though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me. Shall never die."

GRIFFIN, Philip - Passed peacefully away at his residence in presence of his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, Philip Griffin, aged 79 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife: Christie; daughters: Diane Muggeridge (Bob) and Pam Trimm (Trevor); son; Brian (Lorraine); six precious grandchildren: Matthew, Amanda, Heather, LeeAnn, Brandon and Nathan; great-grandson: Zachary; sisters: Joy Bennett and Hilda Collins (Alf), as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 4th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Barrett's Chapel on Friday, Dec. 5th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow funeral service. Interment to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Philip's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

HACHEY, Sgt. Curtis James, C.D. - Sgt Hachey served nearly 20 years with the Canadian Forces primarily in CFB Shilo, Manitoba and CFB Gagetown, NB with his final posting at CFRC St. John's.  He also completed a peacekeeping tour of duty in Cyprus.  Having sucessfully lived with cancer Curtis Hachey, age 39 years completed his last dreams and wishes on December 17, 2008.  He is predeceased by his infant daughter; Rebecca.  Fondly remembered by his best friend and loving wife Corrina; his precious children: Melissa, Joshua and Emma; parents: Roger and Sharon Hachey and brother Darren, all residing in Quesnel, BC; mother and father-in-law, Don and Sharon Churchill; sisters-in-law: Lori Churchill and Danielle Churchill-Parsons (Jason) and many other relatives and friends.  Resting at Carnells Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Mass will take place at the Basilica of St. John The Baptist on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 12 noon.  Internment to follow at Mount Plesant Cemetery, Field of Honor.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Sgt. Hachey's memory may be made to the Last Post Fund NL Branch, 49 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL A1A 1W9.  To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

HAINES, Ronald Frederick (Fred) - 1928 - 2008 - Passed peacefully away at Palliative Care, Miller Centre on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Willmeth Haines; brothers Max, Reg, Herb and sister Enid. Left with fond and loving memories are his beloved wife Mildred (Reddick) and five daughters: Helen (Keith), Christine (Elias), Daphne (Gary), Ruth, Glenda (Paul) and his precious five grandchildren: Steven, Andrew, Nicole, Colin and Sophie; his sweet "pup" Sparkles; brothers: Bob (Esther), Gord (Enid) and Bill (Catherine); sister-in-law Carmel; brother-in-law Eric Butler, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Rev. John Paul Westin conducted the funeral service on Friday, December 19, 2008 from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Miller Centre. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

HALLIDAY, Selina (Rixon) - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, Selina Halliday, aged 88 years. Predeceased by husband Henry W. (Harry) Halliday. Leaving to mourn daughter Linda Bugden (Brent); grandson Brian Bugden; sisters Belle Gillingham (Max), Evelyn Crummey (Harold) and Stella Coish (Fred); sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 and Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Barrett's Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to VOWR or the Canadian Cancer Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

HARRIS, Alison - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at the age of 78 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by parents Albert and Ida Hutchings; husband Nicholas; brother, Clarence Hillier; and special daughter-in-law, Susan Harris. Leaving to mourn with fond and precious memories, children: Gail Follett (Edward), Christopher Harris (Beverley Critch) and Cindy Vaters (Oral); sister, May Hart; six grandchildren: Jason Follett (Dawn), Jennifer Warren (Philip), Christa Jones (Jeff Higdon), Leslie Brown (Troy), Bradley Jones (Heidi), Christopher Harris (Jennifer Mezei; two great-grandchildren: Luke Follett, Jack Warren; as well as many other special relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral service on Friday, January 2, at 2 p.m. from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Messages of condolences may be e-mailed to rubyangel@persona.ca

HATCHER, James Stanley - of Rose Blanche passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, James Hatcher, aged 85 years. Predeceased by parents Stan and Alice Hatcher; brother John and sister Maude. Leaving to mourn with fond memories are his loving wife of 56 years Lillian (nee Collier); daughter Roberta Butler (Bill) of Mt. Pearl; grandchildren: Lisa Butler, Cindy Allen (Lorne) and Mark Butler; great-grandchild Mason Allen; brothers: Brian Hatcher of Port Aux Basques, William Hatcher of Rose Blanche; sister Rose Hatcher of Rose Blanche; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Ave., Mt. Pearl on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Church of Ascension on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd. In lieu of flowers donations in James' memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

HAWKINS, Frances A. (nee Goodland) - Passed away peacefully on December 14, 2008, Frances A. Hawkins. Predeceased by her husband Samuel J. Hawkins QC. left to mourn with fond and loving memories: daughters Dr. Ann Hawkins (Dr. William Sheridan), Mary Russell (Bruce) and Lynn Crosbie (Michael) and grandchildren, William and Margaret Sheridan, Elizabeth and Alexander Russell and Jane, Victoria and Mary Crosbie. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Monday, December 15, 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Decemeber 16, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a letter of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com

HAYES, Cyril - (October 17, 1930 - December 26, 2008) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Friday, December 26, 2008, Cyril Hayes of Georgetown, aged 78 years. Cyril served overseas from 1952-1958. Predeceased by his parents, William and Mary (nee Bartlett) Hayes. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Alice (nee Hawco) of 48 years. Sons, Gary, Steve (Juanita), Neil (Melinda), Jerome (Michelle). Daughters, Alicia (Gerard), Debbie (Tom), twin brother Frank (Joan), grandchildren William, Matthew, Valen, Holly, Dylan, Dallas, Taylor and Ethan, two special nephews, Derm and Cecil Sparkes, also special foster daughter of 19 years, Shelia Newhook. Resting at Broughton's Funeral Home, Brigus with visitation on Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.; Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Snows Church, Marysvale with interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Please visit www.broughtons.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

HEALEY, Catherine (Kitty) (nee O'Reilly) - Passed peacefully away at St. Lukes Homes on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, formerly or Corbin and Great Paradise, age 103 years. Predeceased by her husband William Healey and special friend and niece Joan Healey. Leaving to mourn her nephew Gordon Healey and his sons Gord Jr. (Karen), Tim (Maria), John and their families, niece Mary Quirk and the Power Family. She also leaves a large circle of family and friends from Placentia Bay and St. Lukes. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 3 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Lukes Homes or a charity of one's choice.
"Our loss will be Heaven's gain"

HEALEY, Clarissa Mary (nee Pearson) - Passed away with strength and dignity in the presence of her loving family Sunday, December 7, 2008, Clarissa Mary Healey, born in Petit Forte, age 86 years. Predeceased by her first born, Billy, husband, Wm. Fergus; Father-in-law William (Pop). Leaving to mourn sons Gerald (Marylin), Kevin (Mary), daughters Patricia Lahey (Sebastian), Eileen Hammond (David), Maureen Healey-Beckett (Tom) and Sandra Carter (Bruce); 10 grandchildren John (Kris), Erin and Devin Healey; Tina, Darrin Lahey (Ada) and Melissa Lahey-Drzazga (Mike); Dwayne (Sheila) and Melanie Hammond; Adam and Sara Carter; 6 great-grandchildren Kathryn Healey, Dale LaPierre, Sandra Blaise, Jaden and Ceana Lahey and Corey Hammond, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass was held December 10 at St. Matthew Church, Oakville. Interment at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville.

HEPDITCH, Evelyn Ann - December 3, 1958 - December 16, 2008.  Passed peacefully away after a short battle with cancer, at her home in Paradise, Evelyn Ann Hepditch, age 50, formerly of Clattice Hr. and Southern Hr., PB.  Predeceased by mother; Lucy (1985), father Ted (1999), sister Mildred Benteau (1978), brother Felix (2001) and step-mother Lucy (Hickey) (2005).  She will be sadly missed by her "Family" with whom she resided for the past 4 years: Donna, Dave, Felicia and Candice Power, Paradise, and their extended family and friends.  Left with fond memories of a beloved sister: Marian Littlepage (Ken), Halifax, Fergus (Christine), Vancouver, Phyllis, Toronto, Jim, Southern Hr., Yvonne (Jim Cahill), St. John's, Bride (Francis Fennell), Red Cliff, BB, Geraldine, Port Coquitlan BC and Eugine (Cindy Clarke), Hay River, NWT; step-brothers and step-sisters: Frances Whiffen (Gordon), Mary Lambert (Ray), Mercedes Hackett, Elizabeth Best (Gregory), Albert Hickey (Ann), Jane Ann Loder (Derrick), and Anthony Hickey (Elsie), nieces and nephews: Sean and Lean Littlepage, Susan and Andy Cahill, Amanda and Melissa Smith, numerous relatives and friends in Southern Hr., St. John's and Paradise, and her many friends and bowling buddies with the Vera Perlin Society and Special Olympics.  Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMerchant Road on Thursday, December 18, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Christ The King RC Church, Southern Harbour on Friday, December 19, 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m.  Funeral Mass will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20 at Southern Harbour with internment to follow at the RC cemetery.
"Rest in peace, gentle soul"

HICKEY, Howard - Passed peacefully away at his residence in O'Donnells, S.M.B, on Monday, December 1, 2008, at the age of 76 years. Predeceased by parents Stephen & Frances Hickey, brothers Alex and Robert and sisters: Debbie, Bridie and Betty and son-in-law Eugene Hickey. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Theresa, daughters: Pearl (Jimmy Aspell), Evileen (Kevin Burton) and Carol; sons: Howard Jr. (Mona), Melvin, Randy (Rose), Brian (Jennifer), Stephen (Suzanna), Calvin, Dennis (Roxanne) and David (Sherry), 25 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, sister Margaret (Richard Power), brother Fergus and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Enright Memorial Chapel, St. Joseph's (Church), on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from 7 - 9 pm and Thursday, December 4, 2008, 10 am - 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 10am, at St. Joseph's Church. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, O'Donnells. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gibbons' Funeral Service, St. Mary's. To express condolences online visit our website at www.gibbonsfuneral.ca

HODDER, Joseph - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Joseph Hodder of New Bonaventure in his 95th year. Predeceased by wife Elizabeth (Cooper) (2001), daughter Sharon Mason (1990), grandson Christopher Miller (1991) and brother Thomas (1965). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughter Jocelyn (Brandon Miller), C.B.S.; grandchildren Jeffery Miller, London, England, Allen Miller, C.B.S. and Erin Mason, Halifax, N.S.; son-in-law David Mason (Joanne); sister-in-law Rita Hodder, New Bonaventure and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, New Bonaventure on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 12 noon - 9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 from St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church with interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery, New Bonaventure. In his memory donations may be made to St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, New Bonaventure.
"Forever Remembered, Forever Loved"

HODDINOTT, Samuel Douglas (Doug) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2008, after a lengthy illness, Samuel Douglas (Doug) Hoddinott, in his 76th year. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Mary Hoddinott and brother Eric. Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 54 years, Yvonne (nee Fry), darling daughter Susan Cherry (Brett) and two adorable grandchildren Liam and Taylor, Mississauga, ON; brother Richard Hoddinott (Rita), Toronto, ON; sisters: Grace Snow (Doug), Shirley Bugden (Art - deceased), Halifax, NS, Catherine (Kay) Spurrell (Harry), St. John's, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. At Doug's request cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John's on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from Barrett's Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to Wesley United Church Building Fund or the School Lunch Program. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

HOGAN-MACKEY, Mitchell - (June 1st, 2005 - Dec. 21st, 2008) - Passed peacefully away, heaven's newest angel Mitchell Lawrence, aged 3 1/2 years. Left with broken hearts his mother: Carmel Hogan; father: Lawrence Mackey; sisters: Kayla Hogan (Adam), Karen Stapleton (Robert), Connie Mackey (Denis) and Trudy Pike (Dave); brothers: Larry Mackey (Betsy) and Darrell Mackey (Sandra); as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives. The family would like to thank the Janeway and the IWK (Halifax) for all the care given to Mitchell, to all the doctors, nurses and staff, especially Buffy Cooper and Ann Vaughn for all their support through this difficult time. Mitchell was a very special little boy who had a big smile for everyone. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Sunday, December 28th, from noon to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to take place on Monday, December 29th, at 11 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Interment to follow at the RC Cemetery, Kilbride. Donations in Mitchell's memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation, the Janeway Children's Hospital or the IWK Hospital.

IVANY, Douglas Bernard - Passed peacefully away after a brief illness at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Thursday, December 4th, 2008, age 75 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife and soulmate Dorothy on October 24th, 2008 and now “Joined together in the Arms of God”. Predeceased by parents Simon and Annie Ivany; brother William (Irene) and sister Phyllis (Eric) May. Leaving to mourn brothers Gerard (Dulsie), Raymond (Mary); sisters: Dolores Saxton (Realf - deceased), Mary Ivany Finch, as well as many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 8th, at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Arthritis Society, Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

JACKMAN, Gordon - Passed away peacefully at his home on Bell Island, on December 26, 2008 age 70 years. Predeceased by his sister Virginia Gosse and brother Thomas; Leaving to mourn are his brothers, Clarence (Marjorie), Leo (Helen) and Rev; his sisters, Stella O'Neill (Mike), Susie Quigley (Bob Morris), Mary Rees (Bo), Margaret Cole, Patricia Drover, Betty Rushton, Loretta Power (James Bishop), Angela Keeping (Calvin) and Madeline; also, brother-in-law Angus Gosse, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Inurnment services will be held at St. Michael's Cemetery on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. Special thanks to Billy and Debbie Lahey and family, Cyril Fitzgerald, Jr. and family and Jimmy Ashford and family for their constant caring and support over the years.
"Rest in Peace"

JENSEN, Horace - Passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Decemmber 18, 2008, Horace Jensen. Predeceased by infant son Keith; brothers Ernest John, William and Robert; and sopecial aunt Julie. Left with fond and loving memories his wife of 52 years Rita; daughter Janice Baker and husband Greg, and their children Sarah, Gregory and Amy; son Brian and his children Kelen and MacKenzie and their mother Yvette; sisters: Bergedda (John), Saskatchewan and Betty, British Columbia; brother Earle (Grace), Harbour Breton; brothers-in-law Bill and Matt; sisters-in-law Frances and Joyce; as well as other relatoives and friends.  Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Ave., Mount Pearl from 2-4 and 7-9 on Saturday and Sunday, December 20th and 21st. Funeral Service to take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday December 22nd from Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive. Internment to followe at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to Church of the Ascension Building Fund. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

JEWER, Gordon Macdonald - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer, Gordon Macdonald Jewer, of Bell Island (formerly of Botwood) at the age of 60. Predeceased by his parents Morley and Katie Jewer, father-in-law Arthur Jackman, brothers-in-law Doug and Cyril Jackman, sister-in-law Loretta Jewer and nieces Jillian Jewer and Allison Bennett. Leaving to mourn his loving wife and best friend Mary, darling daughter Karen (Tom) Murphy, precious son Mark (Jo Ann), and, the light of his life, granddaughter Keziah Murphy. Also, brothers Malcolm (Joan), Alastair (Vera), David (Christina), Arch (Joanne), Ken (Donna); sisters Beulah (Gerry) Lewis, Ida Jewer, Mona (Bert) Broderick and Margie Jewer; mother-in-law Helen Jackman; in laws Rosemarie (Ray) Bennett, Mildred Jackman, Irene Rees, Peggy (Martin) Boland, Vivian (Dan) Stone, Michael (Madeline) Jackman, Cathy (Jerry) Murray, Christine (Ed) Everson and Linda Gosse; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his closest and best friend of 50 years Bill (Mary) Humber and family, and many other close friends and colleagues. Resting at Masonic Lodge, Main Street, Bell Island on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 6 to 10:00 p.m. Memorial service at Jackson United Church, Bell Island on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Then resting at Hoskins Funeral Home, Botwood on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment at Botwood United Church cemetery on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Daffodil Place.

JOHNSON, Richard H. (Dick), 1931 - 2008- Passed peacefully away at his home in Whitbourne on Sunday, December 14, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Hilda Johnson, brother Thomas and grandson Tyler Johnson. Left with fond and loving memories are his beloved wife Bertha and six children Richard (Cathy), Patty Russell (Lorne), Theresa Sloos (Jeff), Cathy Oke (John Prentice), Mary Cole (Brent); Tom (Lisa), and his precious 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and sister Mary Bossenmeyor (Bob) of Orange, California; as well as a large circle of other family and friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne. Visitation Tuesday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, December 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Whitbourne on Wednesday, December 17 at 2 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Dick's memory may be made to The Right To Life Association. Messages of condolences may be e-mailed to rubyangel@persona.ca

JONES, Pte. Justin Peter  (Baie Verte, N.L.) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pte. Justin Peter Jones, age 21, announce his tragic passing, which occurred while he was on patrol near Kandahar City, Arghandab District, Afghanistan on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Left with fond and loving memories are his parents, Anthony and Rowena Jones; girlfriend: Kayla Madsen; her parents: Connie Madsen and Steven Kerr; paternal grandparents: Raymond and Genevieve Jones, Baie Verte, N.L.; maternal grandparents: Philip and Lillian Verge, Beachside, N.L.; Aunts and Uncles Gerard Jones, Fort mcMurray, Alta., Mary-Maude Doyle (Eugene), Baie Verte, N.L., Tom Jones (Dorothy), St. John's, N.L., Lisa Jones, Fort McMurray, Alta., Loretta Jacobs (Harry Newman) Springdale, N.L. Pauline Young (Chester), Burlington, N.L., Marilyn Shea (Cyril), Fort McMurray, Alta., Hedley Verge (Jackie), Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Peggy Fowlow (Lorne), Grande Prairie, Alta. and Peter Verge (Linda), Fort McMurray, Alta.; his colleagues at his military unit, 2 Platoon, Golf Company, Second Batallion Royal Canadian Regiment, CFB Gagetown, N.B; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Public visitations to take place from Wimbleton's Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. A public wake service will take place from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Baie Verte on Monday evening at 8 p.m. A public funeral mass to take place from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Baie Verte on Tuesday, December 23 at 12 noon. Private family interment to take place at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Cemetery, Highway 410. A public reception to take place at the Baie Verte Kin Centre following the interment. As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Baie Verte Fire Department, Baie Verte, N.L., A0K 1B0. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.wimbletons.com     Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wimbleton's Funeral Home, Baie Verte.

JUDGE, James - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Placentia Health Care Centre on Monday, December 22nd, 2008, James Judge of Patrick's Cove, age 70. Predeceased by his parents Bride and Paddy Judge, foster sister Lavina English (husband Kevin); Father & Mother in-law Jeremiah and Laura O'Keefe and other members of the O'Keefe family. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his best friend and wife Madonna of 46 years; children: Lorraine (Randy), Richard (Imelda), Paul (Joyce), Irene (Howard), Jimmy (Lisa); nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; special sister Florence (David); two nieces and five nephews; four brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law; special friends Bradley Mcgrath (Emily Roche), Johnny McGrath (Wilhel mina). Special niece Yvette (Eugene) Hynes. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home in Placentia; Visitation December 23, (12:00-10:00) December 24, (12:00-7:00), December 25, (3:00-9:00). Funeral Mass to take place at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick's Cove on Friday, December 26, 11:00 a.m.. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Patrick's Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory can be made to Daffodil Place. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guest book @ www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

KAVANAGH, .B.Sc., D.D.S., Dr. Robert Joseph - Formerly of Bell Island and Brookfield, N.L. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on December 20, 2008, age 66 years. He will be deeply missed and forever lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 39 years, Vera (nee Blackwood), his son Benjamin and his daughter-in-law Shelley, his precious and beloved grandson Andrew (mother Marie Pond), his brother Benjamin (Ita), sister-in-law Mary Blackmore, special friends Dr. and Mrs. Yong Kee and Sukgue Jeon, Carl and Merelys Williams, Gerry and Billy Peters, Peggy and John Lee and a large circle of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Roger Butler, Dr. Alan Kwan and the caring nursing staff of 4NB HSC. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home on 328 Hamilton Avenue, Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at St. Teresa's Parish, Mundy Pond Road at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory would be graciously accepted by Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Teresa's Parish, 120 Mundy Pond Road, St. John's N.L., A1E 1V1. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

KEARSEY, Elizabeth - Passed away on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Chancellor Park, Elizabeth Kearsey, age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband James Kearsey; two sisters: Rose and Delores; brother Richard. Leaving to mourn lifelong partner and friend, Bill Phillips; her seven sons: James, Wallace (Carol), Rick (Beverley), Keith (Patricia), Edward, Tony (Michelle) and Rodney (Karen); three daughters: Patricia (Brian), Deborah (Nick) and Linda (Jim); sisters: Pauline Prowse and Helen Clancey; brothers: Mike, Francis (Jean) and Gerald (Gail); as well as a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, December 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.; Wednesday, December 24 from 2-4 p.m. and Friday, December 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Elizabeth's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

KEHOE, Mary - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mary Kehoe of Flatrock on December 27, 2008 at the age of 71 years. Predeceased by her parents William and Elizabeth and brother John. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her sisters: Annie Gosse, Jeanie and Evelyn Kehoe and Sr. Madeline and St. Bride's Convent; sister-in-law: Joan Kehoe; also cherished nieces: Sharon Gosse, Colleen Martin (Andy), Elizabeth Kehoe (Jeremy) and Rebecca Kehoe (Patrick); nephew: Jonathan Kehoe (Wanda); much adored grandniece: Mackenzie Martin; grandnephews: Nathan and Jared Martin; a dear cousin and close friend: Joe Power (Paula); she also leaves to mourn many beloved relatives, friends, neighbours, especially Leah and Bob Bouzane and their children Adam, Brett and Alicia. She enjoyed many hours of fun with her bingo pals and card club players. Mary was blessed to have so many precious people to enrich her life. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation and funeral mass to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, St. Michael's Church building fund or to a charity of one's choice.
"She died as she lived, trusting and serving in God"

KENNEDY, Frank - Passed peacefully away surrounded by his family at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Christmas Day morning. Frank was 87 years of age. Predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Leaving to mourn his wife Ruth (nee O'Neill), his daughter Florence Kennedy (Glen Power), and grandson Geoffrey Pyett. Frank will be missed by his large extended family and countless friends. Frank turned his passion for photography into a career, and made all of St. John's laugh with his April Fools Day photos during his many years as a news photographer at The Daily News. Moving from print to television, he spent 22 years as a cameraman at CBC, where he was known for his professionalism, integrity and keen sense of humour. At 80 years of age, Frank purchased his first computer, which he used to write two books about his years working and growing up in St. John's. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday, December 27th, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday December 28th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place Monday, December 29th, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. from The Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association.

KENNEDY, James Francis - Passed peacefully away at his residence on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, James F. Kennedy, Civilian Cook with Dept. National Defence, age 69 years. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Alice Kennedy, sisters Mary, Rita and Ann. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Frances (nee Ivey), son James, daughter Josephine, granddaughter Jessica; brothers: John, Tom (Judy), Ontario, Raymond, Montreal and Gordon; sisters: Marie (Keith Tizzard), Betty (Gordon Garland), Geraldine (Noel Tizzard), Linda (Mark Avdek), Carolann (Wayne Young), June and Kathleen; brothers-in-law: Cec (Alice), Gordon (Minnie), William (Kay - deceased), James (Violet - deceased), Gus (Ann); sisters-in-law: Josephine (Jerry - deceased), Theresa (Johnny), Mary (Jerry - deceased); special nephews: Charlie Rice (Carol), Philip Rice (Peg), Dennis Rice (Connie), Edmund Rice (Josephine), Patrick Rice (Cathy); niece Josephine Brown (Les); and a number of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 6th at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Margaret M. - Passed away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home, St. John's on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, Margaret M. Kennedy formerly of Kennedy's Corner, Carbonear, age 97 years. Predeceased by parents: Nicholas and Mary (Finn) Kennedy; brothers: Jack, William and James; sisters: Gertrude and Genevieve. Leaving to mourn, nieces: Gertie Connolly, Margie Connolly, Ellen Connolly and Ellen Kennedy; nephews: Daniel Connolly, Nicholas Connolly, Jerry Connolly and Ed Connolly and other relatives and friends. Resting Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Mass to take place on Saturday, December 27 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Carbonear. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are Friday, 10:30 a.m. to noon; 2 to 5 p.m..; 7 to 9 p.m. For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneral home.com to sign the memorial guest book.

KENNY, Mary Margaret - Passed quietly into the Arms of Christ, St. Anthony and her waiting family, Mary Margaret Kenny, retired employee of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Margaret Brown Kenny; sisters Sheila Gabriel Kenny, Catherine O'Keefe (Jim) and Josephine Nurse; brother Patrick (Rita); aunt Julia Brown and niece Patricia Courage. Leaving to celebrate her life, loving and special niece Noreen Lee (Cyril), nephews Walter (Carol), Dennis (Grace), Kevin (Donna), Brian (Roseanne), Barry O'Keefe (Lois); nieces Sharon Roberts (Carl), Geraldine Wilkins (Kevin), Barbara Rose (Arch); nephews Michael (Cathy) and Brendan Kenny (Aggie); nieces Jo-Ann and Peggy Kennedy (Bob); nephews Paddy, John and Barry Nurse; godchild Anita Feltham (Doug); special friend Susan Capps; as well she leaves many great and great-great-nieces and nephews with fond memories. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday, December 20 and Sunday December 21 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 22 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the charity one's choice.
"Bailey's and Lambs meet again"

KENT, Peter Joseph - Passed away suddenly at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on December 6, 2008 after a short illness. Beloved husband of Cecilia (nee Basha) of Bell Island, loving father of Jo-Ann (Dwayne Moore) of Ottawa; Mark (Lisa Parsons) of Guelph; special daughter Erin; and Ryan (Amy Parsons) of Bell Island and five grandchildren: Braeden, Noah, Gabrielle, Tyler and Abby. Predeceased by his parents Bride and Clarence Kent Sr. of Bell Island and his brother Clarence Kent Jr. (Shirley). He will be fondly missed by his sisters Angela (Patrick Lahey) of Boston; Betty (Clem Dunphy) of Mount Pearl; Dorothy (Peter Byrne) of Victoria, BC; Agatha (Reg McLean) of Niagara Falls and brother Leo (Marg) of Niagara Falls. Resting at Pendergast's Funeral Home, Bell Island on Monday, December 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, December 9, from noon to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael's Church, Bell Island on Wednesday, December 10 at 11 a.m.

KING, Mary - Passed peacefully away at Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear on Tuesday December 16, 2008, Mary King of Western Bay, age 88 years. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and Patrick Hanlon, brothers Albert, Jim, Gary, Richard and Aiden. Leaving to mourn Husband Lloyd; four daughters: Linda (William) King, ON, Betty (Albert) Puddister, Western Bay, Marilyn (Bernie) Judge, AB and Audrey (Ross) Slade, Western Bay; eleven grandchildren;George (Amanda), Tammy (Scott), Adam (Vickie), Jimmy (Tanya), Shawn (Heather), Jeremy, Samantha, Albert (Amy) and John Ross (Renee); ten great-grandchildren: Courtney, Takara, Hannah, Sarah, Jordan, Alexander, Aleah, Tanesha, Kaden and Kendra; brother-in-law Alexander King, Toronto, ON; sisters-in-law Eva King, Blackhead and Mary Hanlon, O'Donnell's; also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay after 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 19. Funeral service to take place on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from McDowell United Church, Western Bay. Internment in the United Church Cemetery, Western Bay South. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Childrens Wish Foundation or the North Shore Ambulance Fund. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9;30 p.m. daily. For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

KOWALCHUK, Lynette Elaine (nee Billard) - Passed peacefully away at home in Denare Beach on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, with her devoted husband, Joe Kowalchuk, by her side. Many will miss Lynette's passion for life, family and laughter. Remembering her with love are her daughter, Rebecca Stratychuk (Robbie Matthews), and her cherished grandchildren, Ashlea and Chaz. As Lynette reunites in heaven with her father, George Billard, her infant daughter, Usha-Lynn Pike, and her grandparents George and Grace Cooke, and Fred and Gladys Billard, she leaves to mourn: her mother, Myra Billard of St. John's; brothers David (Josephine) Billard of St. John's, and Darryl (Judy Pischke) Billard of Winnipeg; nephews Stephen and Adam Billard of St. John's; step-son, Drew Kowalchuk of New Westminster, BC, and a large circle of family and friends whose kitchen tables still ring with her infectious laughter. We will ache for her warm hugs and how special she always made us feel. Lynette was born in Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland on April 26, 1959. Her energy and enthusiasm allowed her to accomplish much during her bright life. She graduated from Memorial University with the Governor General's Academic Medal and went on to complete a MBA at the University of Manitoba. Throughout her career she was a social worker, National Chair of Daycare Advocacy and a candidate in the 1989 Newfoundland election. Most recently, she brought her gusto to the Flin Flon General Hospital as a site administrator. Dadson Funeral Home made the arrangements and a funeral was held on December 18 at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church. Donations can be made to the Lung Association.Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Flin Flon General Hospital, especially the chemotherapy department for the support and respect they showed Lynette.
Lynette, you can finally let the burden of cancer go, and rise up to join the angels.

LANE, Violet Audrey (Squire) - Passed peacefully away in her 86th year at the North Haven Manor, Lewisporte, in the presence of her family, from Eastport. She is predeceased by her husband Mark and leaves to mourn two children: Pauline (Otto) Hart and Eugene (Marie) Lane; six grandchildren: Tara (Chuck), Jonathon, Laurie (Craig), Matthew (Rhonda), Grant (Melanie) and Jessica (Jeremy); three great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Riley and Joshua; also special family and friends. Resting at Squire's Funeral Home. The funeral will take place at the Holy Cross Church in Eastport, Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery.

LAWTON, Eleanor Mary, FTCL, LTCL, B. Mus.-Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's on Monday, December 29, 2008 after a short illness, Eleanor Mary Lawton (retired music teacher), aged 88 years. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents Louis J. Lawton and Bride Lawton of Bell Island and her brothers: Keith Lawton and Father William K. Lawton. Leaving to mourn her brothers: Dr. Louis Lawton (Ethel), Dr. Robert Lawton (Josephine) and her sister Anna Lawton. Eleanor was the beloved aunt and great aunt of twenty-six nieces and nephews. Eleanor received her early education in music on Bell Island. She later received her Licentiate and Fellowship in Music from Trinity College, London, then spent several years in New York studying music at Julliard and graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Eleanor returned to Newfoundland and made her career teaching music at St. Patrick's Convent School in St. John's. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family, students, her many private pupils and her friends and colleagues in the St. John's music community. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace Parish, Torbay Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends or relatives may send flowers or charitable donations in her memory may be made to Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Music, P.O. Box 4200, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com

LEGROW, Reginald - Passed peacefully away at his home in Marystown on Dec. 31, 2008, Reginald Legrow of Marystown, NL, in his 92nd year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 61 years, Effie; sons: Chester (Debbie), Robert (Linda), Tom (Heather), David (Wanda); daughters: Phyllis Swyer and Betty Walsh (Jim); eight grandchildren: Jim Swyer (Jody), Christopher Walsh (Jany), Cyndi McLean (Joe). Seanessey Walsh, Amy Legrow (Glenn), Bryan Legrow, Jessica and Jonathan Legrow. Six great-grandchildren: Rachal, Jacob and Christoper Swyer; Logan and Tanner McLean and Adyen Walsh. Brother: Matthew (Violet) and sister Kathleen Flight (Frank). Nieces, nephews, Legionnaires and Lions Club members, plus a large circle of friends. In Reg’s memory, donations may be made to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation, Burin, NL. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Hubert F. Tucker at Creston North United Church, Creston North on Jan 3, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment was at the United Church Cemetery at Creston North. Pallbearers were his sons, Chester, Bob, Tom and David LeGrow, and grandsons Seanessey Walsh and Jim Swyer. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South, NL.
"Rest in Peace"

LINEHAN, Roger William - Passed away suddenly as the result of a tragic accident on Friday, December 26th, 2008, Roger William Linehan, age 40 of Goulds, formerly of Admiral's Beach, St. Mary's Bay. Predeceased by his parents Edmund and Mary Linehan. Leaving to mourn his common law spouse Lisa Dowden, his two brothers Eugene (Clara) of St. Joseph's, St. Mary's Bay, Dermot (Ruth) of Ontario; six sisters, Ann (Gordon) Hearn of Colinet, Marguerite McDonald of Mt. Pearl, Florence (Eugene) McDonald of Kilbride, Eileen (Gerard) Linehan of Fort McMurray, Edith (Gerard) Linehan of St. John's, Doris (Ian) Linehan of Nova Scotia; brother-in-law Captain Albert McDonald of Mt. Pearl; nieces and nephews Krista and Mark Hearn, Tina and JoAnn Linehan, Matthew, Derek, Melanie and Mitchell McDonald, Kayla and Janine McDonald, Trevor and Travis Ryan, Dale, Corey and Holly Linehan; Ed and Jeanette Dowden of Bay Bulls, Wanda and Rodney Sears of Blacksfalls, Alberta and two special nieces Michiaiah and Jayda Sears who miss and love their uncle Roger very much, we both know you are now joined with the angels of heaven. A special thanks to all the staff at the Health Sciences Complex Emergency Department along with the Eastern Health Paramedics and a special thanks to Constable Paul Didham for all his help and support. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mt. Pearl on Monday, December 29th, 2008 and Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held from St. Kevin's Roman Catholic Church, Goulds on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Kevin's Roman Catholic Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy flowers in his memory are gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

LITTLEJOHN, Norman "Val" - of St. John's, passed suddenly but peacefully away at Saint Luke's Nursing Home on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Predeceased by parents: Constable Ewart and Caroline Littlejohn; brother-in-law: Edgar Pike of St. Lawrence. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife: Viola (nee Pike) of St. Lawrence; children: Valerie (Tom Casey), Tony, Gail, Bill (Lori) and Giles (Kelly Moore); two beautiful granddaughters: Samantha and Stephanie Casey; two grandsons: Cody and Brady Littlejohn (Poppy's little buddies); sisters: Shirley Trinkett (Bill) and Lorraine King (George); brother: Max (Becky) of Alberta; sister-in-law: Helen Pike of St. Lawrence as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Barrett's Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Val's memory may be made to Saint Luke's Nursing Home. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

LOCKE, Irene Clara - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family and friends on Dec 28, 2008. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Carrie Ivany and brother Clarence Ivany. Leaving to mourn her husband Chesley along with her son Paul and his wife Veronica; daughters: Cathy and husband Bob, Sandy and husband Dean, Tracey and husband Giles; grandchildren: Bobby, Denah (DJ), Gillian, Samantha, Christine, Brandon, Victoria, Emily and Mathieux; great-grandchild Liam; her sister Joan Mercer and br5others Harold, Cyril and Douglas as well as many nieces and nephews. Special Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit of the L.A. Miller Center and Dr. Stringer. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave.on Friday December 19, 2008 from 7-9 on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 and Sunday December 21st, 2008 and Sunday, December 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held from St. Mark's Anglican Church, Logy Bay Road on Monday December 22nd, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.Internment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book

LODER, Florence (nee Petten) - Passed peacefully away at the North Haven Manor, Lewisporte on December 8, 2008, after a lengthy illness, Florence Loder (nee Petten) of Lewisporte, age 79 years. Leaving to mourn children Judy (Sherman) Goulding (South Indian Lake, MB), Marilyn (Larry) Pope (St. Philip's) and Susan (Trevor) Tetford (Lewisporte); grandchildren Verdell Goulding, Sheldon (Cecilia) Goulding, Mark (Kimberly) Pope and Samantha Pope; great-grandchildren Josiah and Jordan Pope; and a wide circle of family and friends. Predeceased by husband Arthur, brother Robert, sisters Marguerite and Grace; granddaughter-in-law Jennifer Goulding; parents Jacob and Lily Petten. The funeral service will be held at the Beacon Pentecostal Tabernacle, Birchy Bay on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Donations will be gratefully accepted to Gift of Hope International or Teen Challenge Atlantic. Please visit www.gordonwoolfreyfuneralhome.com to leave online messages of condolence.

LONGHOFER, Patricia (nee Howlett) - The funeral Mass for the late Patricia Longhofer will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin's Church, Goulds. Inurnment will follow.

MACKEY, Joseph - (1915-2008). Passed peacefully away on December 11th, 2008 at the L.A. Miller Centre, after a long battle with Parkinson's and cancer, age 93 years. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary (nee Bruff), sisters Stella, Hannah, Clara and Esther and brothers Patrick, William and Stanislaus. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth (Betty MacDonald); sons: David (Maryanne), Paul (Carol) and John (Maureen); grandchildren: Jill (Matthew), Ryon (Kim), Jeffrey (Jennifer), Jason, Colin and Ian; great-grandchildren: Jack, Kyle and Cody, as well as many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday, December 14th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service on Monday, December 15th at 11 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit or a charity of one's choice.

MADDEN, Mavis - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, Mavis Madden, age 70 years. Predeceased by her mother Frances Williams (nee Howlett), father Walter Williams, Marjorie Myers, Richard Williams, Mary Madden, John Madden and Diane Madden. Left with fond and loving memories, her loving and devoted husband of 50 years Bernard, daughter Marjorie (John) and son Ken. Grandchildren Colin, Janelle and Celina. Also leaving to mourn sister Mildred Chafe (Daniel), brother Leonard and special sister-in-law Mary Williams, Edward (Gen), Pierre (Jo) and Maxwell (Philomena) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and many many friends around the world especially Arlette Sloan in Hamilton, Ontario. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to take place on Wednesday, December 24 at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin's Church, Goulds. With interment to follow in the Roman Ctaholic Cemetery, Goulds No flowers by request, donations in her memory may be made to Daffodil Place.

MANNING, Peter Austin - April 16, 1948 - December 22, 2008 of Torbay. Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at the age of 60. Predeceased by his parents William (December 26, 2003) and Eleanor (December 27, 2004). Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 41 years, Sadie (Cole); daughter Gina (Terry Ayles) of Fox Creek, Alta. and sons: Neil (Tammy Fillier) and Rod (LeeAnn Maynard) of Torbay; grandchildren: Tiffany and Robyn Hanames, Courtnie Manning (mother Patrisha) and Cameron Manning (mother Sonya); his sisters: Glendine (Bruce Whalen) of St. John's and Loretta (Max Vere-Holloway) of Portugal Cove and his brother Mick of Fergus, Ont. Also left to mourn his loss are numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, especially long time friend Barrie White. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, TORBAY. Visitation Wednesday, December 24, 12 noon to 5 p.m., Friday, December 26, 12 noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 27, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, December 29 at 10 a.m., Holy Trinity Parish Torbay. Inurnment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bauline Line. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On line guest book www.cauls.ca
"Rest in Peace"

MARCH, Jean - 1919 - 2008. Passed peacefully away at home on December 22nd, 2008, Jean March, age 89, a long-time resident of Maplewood Apartments. Predeceased by her brother Vernon March and her sister Betty Calver. Leaving to mourn with loving memories two nieces: Anne Calver and Janet Calver (Brian Gamberg); sister-in-law Mame March of Lady Cove, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday, December 26th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., then at the Lady Cove United Church on Saturday, December 27th from 2 p.m. onwards. The funeral will be held Sunday, December 28th, 2008 from the United Church in Lady Cove. No flowers by request, donations in Jean's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

MARTIN, Margaret - Passed away at the Health Science Centre, St. John's on Thursday, December 18, 2008, Margaret Martin of Trepassey, aged 84 yrs. Predeceased by husband Vincent. Leaving to mourn are her children Joan, Colleen (Jerry Ward), Patrick (Laura), St. John's, Eddie (Jocelyn), Trepassey, Calvin (Donna), Churchill Falls, Joyce (Reg Stuckless), Twillingate; sister Bernadette Alexander, Stephenville; seven grandchildren: Martin and Allanna Ward, Danielle Martin, Owen & Isabelle Martin, Jennifer and Sarah Stuckless. Remains resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Trepassey on Saturday and Sunday from 2-9 p.m., on Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Mass of Christian burial on Monday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. from Holy Redeemer Church, Trepassey. Interment to follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to Trepassey Lions Club, Medical Equipment Fund for Trepassey Clinic. To express condolences on-line and to sign the guest book please visit, www.faheysfuneralhome.ca

MARTIN, Mary - Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes in Gander, formerly of Brent's Cove, on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008, Mary Martin (nee Butler) in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband William, parents Bridget and Anthony, sisters Elizabeth, Anne, Angela, Theresa, Katherine, Christina, Marie and Florence, brothers John and Michael. Leaving to mourn and to celebrate her life are her daughters: Clo, Presentation Convent, St. John's, Mildred (John Dubourdieu) Gander, Bridget (John King) St. John's, Loretta (Mike McCarthy - deceased) Marystown, Marian (Brian White) Gander, Eileen (Eric Lapointe) Quebec City; sons: Mike (Mary) Whitby, ON., Clarence (Beverly) Baie Verte, Greg (Margie) Moncton, NB, David (Karen) Gander, Felix (Judy) Gander, Bill (Joy) Gander, Charles (Helen) Gander, Neil (Elaine) St. John's; thirty-one grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a large circle of nieces and nephews; sisters: Clo Maloney, Texas, Margaret (Dave Furey) Bishop's Falls; Uncle Greg (Agnes) Matthews, Brent's Cove and Aunt Mary Ellen MacIssac, Stephenville. Resting at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m., Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Parish Church, Gander. Burial service and interment will take place from St. John the Apostle Church, Brent's Cove on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Church Building Fund in Brent's Cove. Arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our memorial on-line guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

MCKINLAY, Jessie V. - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick's Mercy Home on December 30, 2008, Jessie McKinlay, age 91 years. Predeceased by husband, James (1973) and son-in-law, Rex Frampton (2004). Left with fond and loving memories her daughter Barbara Frampton; two grandchildren: Janet Frampton and Heather Fitzgerald (Kevin); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially Alma Hamlyn and the members of Good Companions. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

MCNEILL, Daphne - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on December 5, 2008 in her 84th year, Daphne McNeill. Predeceased by her husband, Kenneth McNeill, son Donald, parents Harold and Katie Tucker and three brothers John, Calvin and Harold. Leaving to mourn her loving son Norman (Lee); two grandsons: Brandon and Spencer of Alberta; sister Maple Hussey (Frank); brothers: Clarence Tucker (Liliane) and Warrick Tucker (Louise); sister-in-law Edith Tucker and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

MELVIN, Margaret Teresa - Passed away suddenly, but peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2008, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her parents, Ann and Peter Colbert; daughter Joan Gatherall (John); sisters: Annie Tee, Mary Elizabeth Gatherall, Amelia Colbert (Matt); brothers: Paddy Ryan, twin, Tom Colbert (Nellie), Michael Colbert and Gerald Colbert (Margie). Leaving to mourn her sons Michael (Ella), Peter (Margie) and daughter Wynnann (John). Grandchildren Joanmarie (Keith), Tony and Gerry Gatherall, Justin, Rebecca and Jarrett Melvin, Jessica and Abigale Cross and Braedon Melvin; great-grandchildren Emily, Molly and Maggie Houlihan and Zachary and Kaitlyn Gatherall. She also leaves a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends, including close friend and homecare worker, Mildren Renouf. Resting at Ryan's Funeral Home, Bay Bulls. Visitation on Sunday, December 14 from 2 to 9 p.m. and Monday, December 15 from 2 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. from St. Michael's R.C. Church, St. Michael's. Interment to follow at St. Michael's R.C. Cemetery, St. Michael's. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the St. Michael's Church Restoration fund.

MERCER, Mr. Edward A. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Hospital on Friday, December 5, 2008, Mr. Edward A. Mercer of Bay Roberts, aged 81 years. Predeceased by parents Wiliam and Gladys Mercer (nee Snow); sisters: Julie Coveyduck, Millicant Mercer; brother Roy Mercer. Leaving to mourn wife Gertrude Mercer; sons: Edward (Monica) Mercer, Donald Mercer. Sisters: Marilyn (Eric) Roberts, Judy Matheson, Diane Giromonte; brothers: William Mercer, Douglas (Elizabeth) Mercer; sister-in-law: Sybil Mercer. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Visitation Monday 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.: Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Central United Church, Bay Roberts. Interment in Central United Cemetery, Bay Roberts. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Central United Church, Bay Roberts.

MERCER (nee Noseworthy), Sarah (Sadie) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Complex on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Sadie Mercer aged 83 years. Predeceased by parents: James and Lily; sister: Priscilla Hawco; brother: Thomas Noseworthy; son-in-law: Bruce Predhan; brothers-in-law: William Mercer and Max Janes; sisters-in-law: Mary Mercer, Marjorie Janes and Evelyn Noseworthy; nephew: Wayne Mercer and special cousins: Warren and Rita Noseworthy. Leaving to mourn loving husband of 63 years: Hector; daughters: Marcella Gomes (Victor) and Marjorie Predhan; sons: Wallace Mercer and Melvin Mercer (Pauline); seven grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother: William; sister: Murial; sister-in-law: Lill, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008 from Gower Street United Church. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery (F.O.H.). Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Sadie's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca

MERCER (nee Noseworthy), Sarah (Sadie) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Sadie Mercer aged 83 years. Predeceased by parents: Thomas and Marcella; sister: Priscilla Hawco; brother: Thomas Noseworthy; son-in-law: Bruce Predham; brothers-in-law: William Mercer and Max Janes; sisters-in-law: Mary Mercer, Marjorie Janes and Evelyn Noseworthy; nephew: Wayne Mercer and special cousins: Warren and Rita Noseworthy. Leaving to mourn loving husband of 63 years: Hector; daughters: Marcella Gomes (Victor) and Marjorie Predham; sons: Wallace Mercer and Melvin Mercer (Pauline); seven grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother: William; sister: Murial; sister-in-law: Lill, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008 from Barrett's Chapel. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery (F.O.H.). Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Sadie's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca

METCALFE (nee Driscoll), Joan Rebecca - The family of the late Joan Metcalfe (nee Driscoll) announce with sadness the passing of their mother at Glenbrook Lodge on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in her 82nd year. She is predeceased by her husband Hollis James (January 29, 2005) and her son Hollis Lloyd (March 10, 1997). Leaving to mourn with loving memories her devoted daughter Jo-Anne (Tony); sons Ford (Elaine), Trevor (Ulia) and Fraser (Shirley); also, missing her will be her beloved grandchildren and her two great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Topsail on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glenbrook Lodge, St. John's or to a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca

MILES, Jessie F. (nee Howell) - of Port Vue, Pennsylvania, died December 1, 2008 at Riverside Care Centre in McKeesport, PA. Born September 13, 1936 in St. John's, NL, she was the daughter of the late Jabez and Beatrice (Collins) Howell and the wife of Charles M. Miles of Port Vue. Mrs. Miles was a member of Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, attended the Busy Hands Group and was a regular volunteer at church functions. Jessie had many, many friends and spread love wherever she went. In addition to her husband, Jessie is survived by sons Collin of Port Vue and Leonard of Glassport , PA.; granddaughters Jenna, Meghan and Breanna; sister Pearl (John) Deering of Bishop's Falls, NL: brother William (Barbara) Howell of St. John's, NL; niece Nicole; nephews Jason (Elaine), Richard and Terrance; great-nieces Shanna, Desiree and Miranda; great-nephews Richard (Chantelle) and TJ; special friends Jackie, Barb, June, Beverly and Norma; and a circle of relatives and friends. Jessie was predeceased by her parents, four sisters and a nephew. Family and friends were received at Willig Funeral Home in McKeesport Wednesday, December 3, 2008 with service at 8 p.m. Inurnment at McKeesport Versailles Cemetery Friday, December 5, 2008.

MOLLOY, Rene - Joining his beloved wife Madeline in eternal rest, passed peacefully away at Hoyles Home on December18, 2008, Rene Molloy of St. Lawrence, aged 81 years.  Leaving to mourn, with happy and fond memories, sons: Gary (Debbie), Ray (Gail); daughters: Annette (Gary), Paula (Brian) and Geraldine; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother Tom (Margaret); sisters: Helen (Gus), Sarah and Terisita; brother-in-law Cyril Foley; sisters-in-law: Violet Smart, Lucy Murray (Bob), Anne Budgell (George) and their families; also a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends in St. Lawrence and Torbay. An extra special thank you fot the kindness shown to Dad during his brief illness especially staff at HSC and East 2 Hoyles. Resting at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, St. Lawrence.  Funeral Mass on Monday, December 22 at 10 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center. Internment at Mt. Cecilia Cemetery, St. Lawrence

MORRIS, Doreen Cecelia - Stephenville, NL. January 10, 1926 - December 19, 2008. It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Doreen Cecelia Morris announce her passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2008 at the age of 82 years. She will always be loved and remembered by her children: Karen (David) Fillatre, St. George's, David (Diane), Stephenville, Charles (Rebecca), Portugal Cove, William (Patsy), Kelligrews; grandchildren: Lori, Ingrid, David, Erin, Raye, Thomas, David, Brittany, Amanda, Corey, Tim, Sophie, Heidi, Denise, Kyla, Shantal; great-grandchildren: Emma, Connor, Aiden, Callie Rose, and Jena; sister Bernadette as well as other family members and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Morris; parents Joseph and Mary Ogilvie; brothers Aubrey and Doug; granddaughter Heidi Nicole. Visitation took place on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 10-12 a.m. from Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 23rd from St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in St. George's, Rev. Dawn Barrett officiating. Interment will follow at the United Church Cemetery in St. George's. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made by visiting our website at www.fillatre.ca    Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

MORRISSEY, Margaret - Passed away at the Placentia Health Care Complex on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 Margaret Morrissey, age 86 years of Placentia. Predeceased by her husband Stephen Joseph 1968. She leaves to mourn her sons Wayne and Philip; three sisters: Sue Stoyles, Josephine Gushue and Nora Conway; one brother Philip Fowler, her nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment to follow in Coombs Memorial Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations can be made in her memory to the Daffodil House. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook www.coombsfuneralhome.ca

MOSS, Shirley (Gauvin) (nee Tilley) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008, Shirley Moss in her 65th year. Predeceased by father John 1980, mother Dorothy 1987, brother Bob Tilley 1993, spouse Michael Moss 1994. Leaving to mourn daughter Bonnie Gauvin; partner David Picco; sister Jackie Tilley; brother John Tilley (Peggy); aunt Eva Murphy; nieces Dorothy Puddester (Mick) and Shirley Aylward (Reg); nephew Art Tilley (Juanita); best friend Bev Rockwood (K.J.); special friends Dianne, Lisa, Joanne, Linda and Bobby, and other friends and relatives. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., on Friday from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. Funeral service to take place from Barrett's Chapel, 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, 2008. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to an animal shelter of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guestbook.

MURPHY, Joan Virginia - 1944 - 2008. Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, December17, 2008, surrounded by family and friends.  Predeceased by her parents, Leo and Elizabeth Murphy, sister Betty and brother Leo Jr. Left with fond and loving memories, four sisters: Faye Freeman (Earl), California, Mary Marshall (Bill), Wisconsin, Sheila Wensley, Toronto and a special sister Marg Chiasson (Norm), St. John's), who took great care of her; four brothers; Pat (Pats), St. John's, Doug, BC, David, Edmonton and Gerald (Jeanette), St. John's, also a large number of nieces, nephews and friends and special thanks to niece Sandra Chiasson for all her help and the nurses and staff at the Health Sciences Centre, 5NA. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Lemarchant Road. Visitation Thursday from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 10a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday December 20th at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church.  Cremation to follow.

MURPHY, Mary Catherine (nee English) - Formally of Job's Cove, passed peacefully away on December 12th, 2008 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Thomas; parents Johanna and Timothy English; sister Margaret; brother Ignatius; and son Vincent. Left with fond and loving memories are her 10 children; Joan, Ann (Ian), Kevin (Ardella), Ignatius (Edna), Tom (Bridget), Mary, Jose, Jenny, Helen (Brian), Marg (Bill) and daughter-in-law Anita. Also leaving to mourn her 33 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday, December 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, December 15th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 9:30 a.m. from The Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
"We will miss you mama, God bless"

MURPHY, William - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, December 13, 2008, William Murphy of Conception Harbour, former Boilermaker, Local 203 and Ironworker, Local 721, age 62 years. Predeceased by his son Billy, 2000; mother Susan, 1998; brother Kevin, 1997 and sister Nell, 2005. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Joan; daughter Mickey (Louis); devoted grandson Jason; his father Aaron; brothers: Aaron Jr. (Vera) and Cyril; sisters: Elizabeth (John), Irene, Mercedes (Bill), Jean (Randy), Mary, Susan and special niece Judy (Ken) and the White family. Also his nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends in Conception Harbour and Marysvale. Resting at Conway's Funeral Home, Conception Harbour, Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, Conception Harbour. Interment to follow at St. Anne's Cemetery.
"Ever Remembered, Ever Loved"

MURPHY, William Michael - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family on Sunday, December 28, 2008 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. William Michael (Bill) Murphy, aged 63 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Margaret (nee Leonard); daughter: Janice Williams (David); two sons: Paul and Neil (Natasha); three grandchildren: Nicole, Michael and Devon; four sisters: Margaret Coveyduck (Dave), Regina Whitten (Gerry), Suzanne O'Connell (Wayne) and Rita Walsh (Peter); two brothers: Brian (Margie) and Doug; special cousin: Deann Chafe; brother-in-law: Phonse Leonard (Lillian); sister-in-law: Lorraine Phillips (Charlie) as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.

NEWELL, Albert Edward (Gillie) - February 10, 1930 - December 3, 2008. Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 54 years, Louise Newell (Butler), his only son Albert Jr. “Moonie” (Darlene); four grandchildren: Cindy Stansbury (Paul), Natasha Stansbury, Nicole Newell (Wayne) and Larissa Newell; five great-grandchildren, who were his pride and joy: Brandon Stansbury, Jessica Parsons Stansbury, Keisha Stansbury, Dominic Stansbury and Alyssa Stansbury; as well as his many friends at the Maplewood Complex. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Thursday, December 4th, from 12 noon - 9 p.m. Funeral service on Friday, December 5th, at 11:30 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.
"He will be greatly missed by all, We love you. Rest in Peace!"

NOFTLE, Heber A. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's on Friday, December 26, 2008, Heber A. Noftle of Carbonear, age 82 years. Predeceased by sisters: Enid and Shirley; brothers: Guy, Ralph and Stan. Leaving to mourn wife: Elaxey; two daughters: Florence (Robert) Winsor, Harbour Grace and Mary (Jeff) Jacobs, Carbonear; three sons: Frederick (Bonnie), Toronto, Clarence (Mary), Toronto and Joseph, Carbonear; six grandchildren: Melissa, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Donna, Kelsey and Kisha; one brother: Ivor (Olive), Broad Cove; four sisters: Sylvia Moores, Harbour Lodge Carbonear, Pearl Baker, Whitbourne, Doris Flight, Mount Pearl and Beatrice Noftle, Ontario; sisters-in-law: Pat Noftle, Ontario, Ellen Noftle, Broad Cove and Beatrice Pender, St. John's; brothers-in-law: Clarence (Florence) Buckler, Northern Bay and Clarence Pottle, St. John's; special nephew: Sam Slade, Carbonear and special friend: Shirley Riddle, Carbonear and also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, December 30 at 2 p.m. from the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Carbonear South. Interment in the Calvary Pentecostal Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

NOLAN, Dennis J. - Passed away suddenly at his residence in Avondale, December 2, 2008, Dennis Nolan, age 75 years. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy, 2007, daughter Anne 2008 and his adopted parents Annie and Tom Nolan. Leaving to mourn his daughters: Jean (Hughie), Georgetown, Daphne (Herman) Whiteway and foster daughter Belinda of St. John's; nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, also his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Conway's Funeral Home, Conception Hr., Thursday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at Assumption Cemetery, Avondale. In lieu of flowers, because of his great love for animals, donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA.
"Rest in Peace"

NORMAN, Peter William (Bill) - Formerly of Red Island, Placentia Bay. Passed away peacefully on December 13, 2008, surrounded by his family, at the Health Sciences Centre at age 75. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 51 years Nellie Helen (nee Duke), and with fond cherished memories: son Bill (Wanda) and daughters Wanda Slade (Norm), Jane O'Keefe (Louie), Goldie Josephine Griffiths (Pat). Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Billy Norman (Kayla) with great grandchild Hailey, Jonathan Norman, Charles (Chuck) Norman, Lyell Slade, Gillian Slade, Siobhan O'Keefe (John) with great grandchildren Faith and Myah, Shannon O'Keefe (Kevin) with great grandchild Parker, Shane O'Keefe, Joseph Griffiths and Patrick Griffiths and sisters Sadie Kerrivan, Jenny Collier as well as his brother and sisters in law along with a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special thank you to the helpful staff of the Intensive Care Unit. Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Parish, Placentia. Interment to follow at Rev. Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Lung Association. Please visit www.mahersfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

NOSEWORTHY, Glenn J. - Passed suddenly away at home on December 30, 2008, Glenn Noseworthy, age 35 years. Predeceased by his four grandparents (Meaney/Noseworthy). Leaving to mourn his best friend and soulmate, wife Lynn Ann; his precious daughter Sydney, age 8; his devoted parents Dennis and Elizabeth; older sister Denise; younger brother Keith (Jennifer Warford); Godparents: Gloria Benson and Bruce (Sheila) Power, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 12 noon - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. from the Caul's Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Peter's Parish - St. Vincent de Paul Society.
"Wacky Wacky Daddy...I love you Daddy xox Sydney"

NOSEWORTHY (nee Lever), Nellie M. - Age 86 years, Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home on December 28, 2008. Predeceased by husband Fraser, brother Harold and grandson Fraser. Leaving to mourn children Leslie H (Glenys), Thomas (Avril), Elizabeth (Keith), Andrew (Kristine), Jean (Darcy); sister Alice Lever; brother Thomas Lever; sisters-in-law Marjory Mercer and Millicent Goodfellow; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Nellie was a very proud life member of the United Church Women. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at Cochrane Street United Church at a time to be determined. Interment to follow at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

OATES, William (Bill) C.D. - Passed away at Clarenville on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, Bill Oates of Clarenville, formerly of Carbonear, aged 88 years. Leaving to mourn wife Barbara (nee Quinton); brother Hollis, St. John's; sister Marjorie Swain, Happy Valley-Goose Bay; nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Retired civil servant (Dept. of Forestry), 51 year member of the Masonic Order and Past Master Clarenville Lodge, Past President Clarenville Shrine Club, Past Grand Junior Deacon, Masonic Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, Past Noble Grand and Past District Deputy President of Caribou Lodge #148 of the Independent Order of Oddfellows and former member of Canadian Rangers. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008 from Memorial United Church, Clarenville. No flowers by request.

O'KEEFE, Ruby Frances (nee Rodden) - Passed peacefully away at the age of 77 years at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on December 13, 2008. Predeceased by husband Louis O'Keefe (Grocer) (1983), son: Stephen O'Keefe (1994); parents Robert (1970) and Daisy (Kean) (1985). Sister: Winifred (Cookie) Windsor (1984); brothers: William (1976), Robert (1979), and Harold (1978), sister-in-law Violet Rodden (1988), brothers-in-law, Alfred Breen (2004), and Brian Sauter (2006). Her parents-in-law; John (1955) and Matilda O'Keefe (1973); Sister-in-law; Agnes (Ollie) Murphy (2003); and brothers-in-law Robert (1950), Alfred (1977), John (1991), Charles (1971), James (1973), and Paul (1976). Leaving to mourn daughters; Sandra (Gerry) Locke, Jill (Gerry) Blackmore, Jackie Caines, Matilda O'Keefe, Anne (Simon) Glossop, and Elizabeth O'Keefe. Sons; Louis O'Keefe and Marcus (Rosemary) O'Keefe. Grandchildren: Gerry, Danny, James, Jared, Christopher, Melissa, Sarah, Louis, Stephanie, Michael, Katie, Ethan and John; greatgranddaughter Rachel (Rocke), sisters; Joan Breen, Daisy (Robert) Murphy, Shirley Sauter, Paula (Cuz) Moulton, Sandra (Jeff) Moulton, and brother; Jim (Marilyn) Rodden. Sisters-in-law: Barbel Rodden, Geraldine Rodden and Nellie O'Keefe. Brother-in-law: Isaac Windsor. Nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Many sincere thanks for their loving care to the staff at 3 West at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 10 a.m. from Caul's Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

O'TOOLE, William Joseph - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, December 22, 2008, William O'Toole, age 55 years. Predeceased by his parents William and Jean O'Toole. Leaving to mourn his wife Elizabeth (nee Short); brother John (Alice); sisters: Frances Laidley (Tom), Patricia Follett (Frank) and Jeannie Chafe (Randy); special friend Dennis Murray (Brenda); special relative Bev Piccott (Jimmy); as well as a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.

PARDY, Philip G. — Passed peacefully away at Dr. GB Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Friday, December 12, 2008, Philip G. Pardy of Lethbridge, aged 95 years. Predeceased by his first wife Sara; second wife Priscilla; parents Richard and Frances Pardy; daughter Ella; daughter-in-law Elsie; grandson Roger Reid and granddaughter Tonya Strong; three sisters and five brothers. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughters Violet Reid (Eric), Grand Falls-Windsor and Dorothy Blundon (Rennie), Lethbridge; sons Albert (Dulcie Hynes), Lethbrigde, Eliol (Donna), Lethbridge and Norman (Ella), Mount Pearl; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his step-family and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Lethbridge. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 from Salvation Army Citadel, Lethbridge, with interment at Salvation Army Cemetery, Lethbridge. In his memory donations may be made to Salvation Army Citadel, Lethbridge.

PARROTT, Melvin - Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on December 26, 2008, Melvin Parrott age 59 years. Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Mary Parrott (Smith); brother Robert; sisters Daisy, Kathleen; granddaughter Olivia; sisters-in-law Paula and Mary; nephew Rodney. Left with loving memories are his wife Ann (Shea) Parrott; daughters Wanda of Whitby, Ont., Glenda (Rick) Chaulk, Sherri (Bradley) Stuckless of Glenwood, N.L., brothers: Calvin (Jean), Wilfred (Gertie), Steve, Gary (Lisa), Albert (Kim), Wayne (Stephanie) of Gander, N.L., David (Theresa) of Churchill Falls, N.L., Gerald (Oleen) of Trail, B.C.; Wally (Sylvia) of Durham, Ont. , Bill (Tammy) of Greenwood, N.S.; sisters Linda (Neil) Parsons, Heather (Don) Burchill, Barb (George) of Gander, N.L., Annie of Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L.., grandchildren Jessica, Brandon, Cameron, Kaitlyn, Heidi, Christina Chaulk; brothers-in-law Bruce Sheppard and Mac Milley. Also a large circle of other family and friends. Funeral service today, December 29, 2008 from Fraser Road United Church at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can me made in his memory to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

PAIVA, Joseph - Passed peacefully away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 28, 2008, aged 91 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Clara; children: Daphne (Ronnie), Alfred (Gillian), Bernice, Clifford (Patsy), Fred (Jenny), Gertrude, Iris and Marie (Cedric); eleven grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends in India and Canada. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, December 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. from St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Newfoundland Drive. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

PEARCE, Ella (1918-2008)- Passed peacefully away at Bonavista Hospital, Dec.10th, 2008, Ella Pearce in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Norman, parents: Aubrey and Jane Pearce; sisters Nellie Pearce and Gennie Baker; brothers: Augustus, David and Ross Pearce. Left to mourn her daughter Myrtle (Chesley) with whom she resided, Son Barry (Deanna), Son Glenn (Nancy): grandsons: Neil, Justin, Michael, Matthew and Thomas; granddaughters: Renee and Glenda and two great-grandchildren Cameron and Rachel: sisters: Eva, Lily and Beryl: brother Frank and many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Paul, Dr Jawad, Sandra Hewitt, Cindy Mason and other Nurses and staff of Bonavista hospital and to the Public Health Nurses for the care and support given to Mom. Thanks to all those who attended and/or took part in the funeral service: to Joan Cuff the organist, to Ron Pearce, Sandra Durdle and other members of Christ Church, Bonavista for their special music and singing. Thanks to Revs John and Valerie Gillam for the beautiful Eucharistic service of celebration for Mom's life. Thanks to those family members who did the Scripture readings and those who were pallbearers and helped carry our loved one to her final resting place. Thanks to Strathie's Funeral Home for their professionalism and to Roll's Construction for opening and closing of the grave. A special thanks to those relatives and friends who called, visited, sent cards, floral arrangements, gave food. We'll be forever grateful for all the loving support given to us at this difficult time. May God bless you all. Funeral service took place at 2:pm, Dec. 13th 2008 at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Elliston. Interment followed at the Church cemetery. Donations given in her memory were given to the Kidney Foundation.

PEDDLE, Ronald J. - Passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 7, 2008 age 67 yrs of Kelligrews. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Laura, son, Todd (Ina), daughters, Dana and Ronalda (Paul), grandchildren, Tyler, Jenna Peddle, mother-in-law, Katherine Lucas, brother Bernard (Lorretta), sister, Genevieve Waugh (Neville). Also, a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass in St. Edward's Church, Kelligrews on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Inurnment in the R.C. Cemetery, Kelligrews. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca

PENNELL, Joyce G. Deer Lake (December 4th 1926 - December 14th 2008) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joyce Pennell announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 at the age of 82 years. She spent her final minutes with Walter, her husband of 65 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Walter, sons Walter (Bernice); Grand Falls-Windsor, William (Mary-Lou); Springdale, Kenneth (Sally) Ottawa, grandchildren: Crystal Raymond, Stephen Pennell, Michelle Butt-Newman, Michael Butt, Karen Butt, Peter Butt, Stephanie Pennell-Upward, John Pennell, Victoria Pennell, William Pennell, two step-grandchildren Christopher and Michael Pittman, 11 great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her daughters Cynthia (Pennell) Butt, Glenys (Pennell) Raymond; brother Robert Robson and parents George and Carrie Robson. Family visitation will take place on Monday December 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at 2 p.m. from St. Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church with Rev. Canon John Meade officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Anglican Church Accessibility Fund or charity of one's choice. To sign the family guest book or make a memorial donation visit our website www.fillatre.ca

PERRY, Gerald Frederick - Passed away suddenly at Condon's Personal Care Home in Holyrood, N.L. on Sunday, December 21, 2008, Gerald Frederick Perry, aged 58 years. Predeceased by his parents: Gordon and Helen Perry of St. John's. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his cousins: Elizabeth Ross, Simone and Sarah French, Wilfred and Susan Squires and their family; also other extended family and friends. Gerald is also survived by his brother Robert Rhodes; his birth mother; and other family throughout Canada. Special thank you to Mrs. Marlene O'Brien and the staff of Condon's Personal Care Home for their care and dedication over the past nine years. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held. The interment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. No flowers by request. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Arrangements entrusted to Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

PARROTT, Melvin - Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on December 26, 2008, Melvin Parrott age 59 years. Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Mary Parrott (Smith); brother Robert; sisters Daisy, Kathleen; granddaughter Olivia; sisters-in-law Paula and Mary; nephew Rodney. Left with loving memories are his wife Ann (Shea) Parrott; daughters Wanda of Whitby, Ont., Glenda (Rick) Chaulk, Sherri (Bradley) Stuckless of Glenwood, N.L., brothers: Calvin (Jean), Wilfred (Gertie), Steve, Gary (Lisa), Albert (Kim), Wayne (Stephanie) of Gander, N.L., David (Theresa) of Churchill Falls, N.L., Gerald (Oleen) of Trail, B.C.; Wally (Sylvia) of Durham, Ont. , Bill (Tammy) of Greenwood, N.S.; sisters Linda (Neil) Parsons, Heather (Don) Burchill, Barb (George) of Gander, N.L., Annie of Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L.., grandchildren Jessica, Brandon, Cameron, Kaitlyn, Heidi, Christina Chaulk; brothers-in-law Bruce Sheppard and Mac Milley. Also a large circle of other family and friends. Funeral service today, December 29, 2008 from Fraser Road United Church at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Gander. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can me made in his memory to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

PAIVA, Joseph - Passed peacefully away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 28, 2008, aged 91 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Clara; children: Daphne (Ronnie), Alfred (Gillian), Bernice, Clifford (Patsy), Fred (Jenny), Gertrude, Iris and Marie (Cedric); eleven grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends in India and Canada. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, December 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. from St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Newfoundland Drive. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

PEARCE, Ella (1918-2008)- Passed peacefully away at Bonavista Hospital, Dec.10th, 2008, Ella Pearce in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Norman, parents: Aubrey and Jane Pearce; sisters Nellie Pearce and Gennie Baker; brothers: Augustus, David and Ross Pearce. Left to mourn her daughter Myrtle (Chesley) with whom she resided, Son Barry (Deanna), Son Glenn (Nancy): grandsons: Neil, Justin, Michael, Matthew and Thomas; granddaughters: Renee and Glenda and two great-grandchildren Cameron and Rachel: sisters: Eva, Lily and Beryl: brother Frank and many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Paul, Dr Jawad, Sandra Hewitt, Cindy Mason and other Nurses and staff of Bonavista hospital and to the Public Health Nurses for the care and support given to Mom. Thanks to all those who attended and/or took part in the funeral service: to Joan Cuff the organist, to Ron Pearce, Sandra Durdle and other members of Christ Church, Bonavista for their special music and singing. Thanks to Revs John and Valerie Gillam for the beautiful Eucharistic service of celebration for Mom's life. Thanks to those family members who did the Scripture readings and those who were pallbearers and helped carry our loved one to her final resting place. Thanks to Strathie's Funeral Home for their professionalism and to Roll's Construction for opening and closing of the grave. A special thanks to those relatives and friends who called, visited, sent cards, floral arrangements, gave food. We'll be forever grateful for all the loving support given to us at this difficult time. May God bless you all. Funeral service took place at 2:pm, Dec. 13th 2008 at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Elliston. Interment followed at the Church cemetery. Donations given in her memory were given to the Kidney Foundation.

PICKETT, Emma Ethel - 82, formerly of Centreville. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at The Agnes Pratt Nursing Home, St. John's. Predeceased by parents John and Gertrude March, sisters: Margaret Blackmore, Lena Ackerman, Idella Collins and Daphne Pritchett; grandson Jason Pickett and sister-in-law Margaret March (MEL). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband Alfred; son Alfred Junior (Sadie) of St. John's; daughter Nita Brenton (Watson) of Centreville; brothers: Maxwell March (Mildred), John March (Emily) all of Centreville and Lloyd March of Blairmore, Alberta; sisters: Emily Feltham (Theo) of Stephenville and Elizabeth Gibbons (Samuel) of Trinity; grandchildren: Jerome Brenton of Fort McMurray, Tina Waterman of Mount Pearl and Jonathan Pickett of Rainbow Lake, Alberta; great-grandchildren: Jeremy Brenton of Fort McMurray and Shawna and Jason Waterman of Mount Pearl, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service took place on Friday, January 2 from St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Centreville with Rev. Hall officiating. Interment followed from the Anglican Cemetery, Centreville. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. To sign our online guest book, please visit www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca

PIERCEY, Norma Bonita - Passed peacefully away on December 20, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, Norma Bonita Piercey R.N. (nee Tilley), aged 86 years. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) and brothers Alex and Aaron. Leaving to mourn son, Paul, precious granddaughters Elyssa and Emma and their mother Brenda Wild, sisters Ida and June and brother Gordon as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, December 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, December 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22 at 11:30 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norma's memory can be made the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic. Special thanks to the staff at Elizabeth Towers and the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre. To send a message of condolence or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com

PIKE, Raymond Maxwell - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond Maxwell Pike announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor on December 7, 2008 at the age of 80 years. Raymond was a member of the RCAF (ret'd), Masons Lodge Northcliffe. Raymond Pike retired from DVS, Grand Falls Heavy Equipment Instructor. Predeceased by his wife Fronie; mother Sadie; father Norman; brothers: Joe & Clayton; sister Doris. Left with fond and loving memories are daughters: Elizabeth (Edward Winsor) of Harbour Grace, Bonnie Walsh of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. Also leaving to mourn sisters: Hilda, Ada, Frances & Ruby; brothers: Aubrey, Cecil, Winston & Doug; grandchildren: Rudy, Rayna (Gary), Katie, Judson (Bobbi), & Elizabeth (Darrell); great-grandchildren: Hannah, Jaxon, Abe & Gracie Lynn. Cpts. Vincent and Majors Pike conducted the funeral service at the Salvation Army Church in Grand Falls-Windsor on December 11, 2008. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery in Chance Cove. Pallbearers were Family Members. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment of Central Funeral Homes. For condolences online and to listen to the funeral service please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

PIKE, Tracy Lee - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital in Carbonear on December 16, 2008, Tracy Lee Pike of Spaniard's Bay in her 32nd year. Predeceased by her grandparents David and Doris Pike and grandmother Dorothy Peddle. Left with fond and loving memories her parents Ron and Elaine Pike of Spaniard's Bay; sisters Karen and Jill of Spaniard's Bay; grandfather Azariah Peddle (Bishop's Cove) great-uncle Josiah Peddle, uncles aunts and cousins; partner Ian Chipman, Spaniard's Bay; special friends Naida, Rod, Edna, Ashley, Steven, Deanne , Brendan and Alex Chipman, Spaniard's Bay and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Young's Funeral Home in Spaniard's Bay. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m., December 22 at Holy Redeemer Church, Spaniard's Bay with inurnment to follow at Maul Tree Hill Anglican Cemetery, Spaniard's Bay. In her memory flowers accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

PIPER, Norman Edward (Ed) - Passed peacefully away after a short illness on December 18, 2008 at age 74. Survived by former wife Elizabeth Piper, sons: Terry (Cathy) and Steven (Michele), daughters; Jeannette Piper (Keith Joy), Valerie (Paul) Fisher and grandchildren Mary-Beth, Stephanie, Brianna, Sarah, Emily, Gregory, Rachel and David. Memorial

PIVA, Joseph - Passed peacefully away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 28, 2008, aged 91 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Clara; children: Daphne (Ronnie), Alfred (Gillian), Bernice, Clifford (Patsy), Fred (Jenny), Gertrude, Iris and Marie (Cedric); eleven grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends in India and Canada. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, December 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. from St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Newfoundland Drive. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

POWER, Arthur John - With his family at his side, Arthur John Power passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20th, 2008 from cancer, at the Palliative Care Unit of Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario. He wished to give thanks to the women who helped his mother, Elizabeth Ann Power (nee Lee) bring him into the world on February 22nd, 1935 in the town of Regina, Colinet Island, Newfoundland. Attending his birth were Grandmother Lizzy Power, Margaret Linehan, Gertie Power and Vivian Power. Art is survived by his best friend and love of his live, wife Olga (nee Stoyles), son Craig (Mandy) in London, son Arthur (Nadia) in Port Moody, BC, and daughter Danielle in Winlaw, BC, grandchildren Meg, Aiden (London) and Ronan (Port Moody), and brothers, Rev. Patrick Power, C.S.S.R., (Kansas City, MO) Maurice (Eileen) St. John's, NL, and Aidan (Ann) Witless Bay, NL. Art is predeceased by his parents Leo and Ann, sisters Hannah, Ellen and Hilda, brothers Albert C.S.S.R., Henry, and Francis. At a later date, a celebration of Art's life will take place in St. Mary's Bay and his ashes will be spread on the remaining foundation of his family's home on Colinet Island, Newfoundland. The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Malthaner for his life-saving surgery 12 years ago, and Victoria Hospital's Nursing Staff in Emergency, 5D and 6C for providing attentive and compassionate care during Arthur's final days. "We love you and miss you." Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Arthur's memory. Condolences can be left online at: http://www.imorial.com/ArthurPower/

RACINE, Mary E Racine (nee Bavis) July 19, 1937 - December 20, 2008 - Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Care Centre on December 20, 2008, surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Anastasia and John Bavis and precious grandchild, Ronny Racine. Leaving to mourn her loving and devoted husband and best friend of 52 years, Ron, her five children, Ronny (Maureen) Jerseyside, John (Mary) Goulds, Margie (Ron) Ferndale, Jim (Bev) Placentia, and Janet (Tom) of Placentia. Her nine grandchildren whom she adored, Scott, Matthew, Emily, Stephen, Stephanie, Amy, Rhonda, Jennifer, Julie, and special friend Janet Edwards. Also a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre and the Placentia Health Care Centre. Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia Sunday 7 to 9 p.m., Monday 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment to follow at the Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast. Please visit and sign our online memorial guestbook at www.mahersfuneralhome.ca
"God is good"

REDMAN, Garnett French - (May 1, 1914 - December 31, 2008). Passed peacefully away at the Village Retirement Center, Pickering, ON, in his 95th year. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and May (Forsey) Redman, and sister Tephi Duffett of St. John’s, N.L. Leaving to mourn: niece Marilyn and her husband Ron Pumphrey; special friends: Clarisse and Fernand McCaie and their son Michel, of Ajax, Ont. Burial has already taken place at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Ajax, where Garnett was laid to rest beside his loving wife, Gladys.

REES, Thomas - Passed away suddenly on December 19, 2008 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Thomas Rees of Bell Island, age 77 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Evelyn of 46 years. Four sons: Tom (Melissa) Ontario, Alf (Judy) Bell Island, Murry (Torie-Ann) Shearstown, Carl (Stephanie) Ontario; three daughters Elizabeth Peddle (Walter) St. Phillips, Sis (Bell Island), Grace (Jeff) Bell Island, seven grandchildren; Shane, Jessica, Corey, Matthew, Nicole, Kelsie, Anthony, four sisters, five brothers, and a large number of brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Special friends Wayne and Millie Flight, Rusty and Heather Clarke and Jessie Young. Cremation has taken place. Service mass at St. Michael's Church, Bell Island on Tuesday, Decemebr 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. Inurnment in New Anglican Cemetery, Bell Island.

RENOUF, Miriam (Suckling) - January 28th, 1917 - December 31st, 2008. Died peacefully at Chancellor Park surrounded by her family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Harry Renouf; daughter Deane Renouf Merdsoy (Bora); sisters Sally Goldsmith and Deane Miller; brother Harry Suckling; niece Andrea Gillies and sister-in-law Mary Lillico. Leaving to mourn; daughters Mary Courage, Priscilla Renouf (Roger Pickavance) and Tia Renouf (Peter Knauss); grandchildren Adam Courage (Debbie Curtis), Noel Courage (Lisa Koh), and Catherine Courage (Ian Gover), Justin Merdsoy (Stacey Cornock), Luke Merdsoy (Alison Pittman), Colin Merdsoy and Laura Merdsoy; great-grandchildren Lauren and Daniel Courage; sister Leila Dumaresq (Philip) and longtime friends George Courage, Miriam El-Gohary and Marie O'Dea. Also leaving to mourn nieces and nephews; Regina O'Keefe and Pinky Duff; John and Lynn Goldsmith; Sydney, Peter and Marc Dumaresq and Daphne Sexton; Robin Grinnell and Geoffrey Everall; Suzanne Mant and Jane Charron. Special thank you to her caregiver of many years Ann Griffiths and to Dr. Kieley and the Chancellor Park staff. Visitation to take place at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Monday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

RICKERT, Florence (Floss) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge on Tuesday, December 8, 2008, Florence Rickert, aged 99 years. Predeceased by husband: Frank; daughter Loretta Linthorne; sisters Mildred, Gladys, Alice and Violet; brothers Harold and Angus; sons-in-law Jim Linthorne and Roy Penney and daughter-in-law Florence. She will be sadly missed by daughters Joan Penney, Geraldine DeRose (Lanny Bedell) of U.S.A., Irene Murphy (George); sons Doug, Fred (Hazel), Angus (Helen) of N.B. and David (Dianne); twenty grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Winsor, as well as many other relatives and friends. A special thanks to the staff of the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge Nursing Home where mom spent the last fourteen and half years. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Wednesday from 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service will take place from Barrett's Chapel on Thursday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in mom's memory may be made to Daffodil Place or to the Children's Wish Foundation. To sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.
"God could not be everywhere, So He created Mothers."

RIDEOUT, Lillian I. - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on December 19, 2008, Lillian I. Rideout, aged 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Roland H. Rideout in 1982. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons, Harry (Marilyn), Ray (Eleanor), Lloyd (Holly) and Chris (Barb); daughters, Marilyn Kauppi (Joe), Ruth Winsor (Joe), Linda Nickerson (Bruce) and Jayne Luscombe (Rob); 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; special brother-in-law Harold and numerous nieces and nephews. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, December 21 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, December 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22 at 2:30 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at the General Protestant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Mrs. Rideout's memory can be made to Daffodil Place. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com

ROBERTS, Harold - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in his 92nd year; Harold Roberts, formerly of Twillingate, Notre Dame Bay. He was a resident of Admirals Coast Retirement Centre, Kelligrews, N.L. Predeceased by his parents, Blanche and Stewart Roberts; three sisters, Maggie, Ethel and Muriel (Mercer). Leaving behind with fond and loving memories one very special niece, Ruth (Edison) and four nephews: Harry, Brian, Norman and George Mercer and their families. Resting at Isles Funeral Home, Twillingate. Funeral service and celebration of Harold's life on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Interment at Platter's Head Congregational Cemetery, Twillingate Island.

ROCHE, Genevieve Josephine (nee Gosse) - born March 7th, 1930 passed away December 6th, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Walter, three precious infant sons, devoted sister Theresa (Marie) O'Brien, two brothers and three sisters, special sister-in-law and great friend Doss Roche. With her passing, Genevieve leaves to mourn 11 daughters; Patricia (Donald Cowan), Caroline (Gus Power), Gennette (Ben Anstey), Barb (Tommy Devereaux), Madonna (Carl Parsons), Bernice (Austin Kinsella), Margaret (Warner Schmitdgall), Geraldine (Ted Sullivan), Paula, Christine (Jerome Cole), Corinne (Troy Parrell) also two sons; Gerard and Emmanuel. Additionally she leaves to mourn 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister Anne Perry, Edmonton, niece Gail Murphy, Edmonton. In-laws: Phil Roche (Jackie) Middle Cove, Dan Roche (Eleanor) Connecticut, Perpetua Kenny (Leo), Pennsylvania and a large circle of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Father Fred Brown as well for the wonderful care and compassion mom received from the medical and support staff at St. Clare's Hospital, ICU unit. Resting at Cauls Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Sunday Dec 7th, 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday Dec 8th, 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Trinity Parish Tuesday Dec 9th, 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Holy Trinity Parish building fund or Prayer Garden.
"Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind; Beautiful memories, she left behind, We love you Mom & Nan"

ROGERS, James Francis - Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, Dec. 24th, 2008 at home with his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer, James Francis Rogers, age 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Joan; children Chris (Donna), Philip, Denise (Brian) and Kenneth (Verna); sister Eleanor (Toby); brothers John (Madonna) and Robert (Lilly); brothers-in-law Noel Kelly (Pat) and Gordon Kelly; as well as eight grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Sunday Dec. 28th, 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, Dec. 29th at 10 a.m. from St. Paul's Church, Newfoundland Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
"Always In Our Hearts"

ROSSITER, Betty - Of Carbonear, who passed away peacefully at the Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear, on Wednesday December 24th, 2008. Mrs. Rossiter was 74 years old. She leaves to mourn her loving family: Husband, Lloyd Rossiter; sons: Philip (Doris) Rossiter and Richard (Connie) Rossiter; four grandchildren: Christopher, Andrew, Nicholas, and Colin; sister Carol (Owen) Johnson. Predeceased by parents, Herbert and Harriet Marshall; son Jeff Rossiter; granddaughter Wendy Rossiter; and a large number of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 27th, at St. James Anglican Church. Inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be written to the family at: sladesfuneralhome.ca For any further information please call Slade's Funeral Home, Carbonear, at 596-1212. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade's Funeral Homes, serving Carbonear, Bay Roberts and areas.

SAMSON, Daniel - Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Saturday, December 13, 2008, Daniel Samson of St. John's, age 89 years. Veteran of WWII (Royal Navy). Predeceased by sister Madge. Left with fond and loving memories his wife of 56 years Georgina (Whitten), brother Gill (Jean) of Toronto, sister Alfreda Lewis of Brandon, Manitoba, sister-in-law Marg Falk (Whitten), special niece Margo Mullett (Jim), niece Georgina March (Kevin), nephew Charles Falk, all at Gander. Many other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place, Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 from St. Martins Anglican Cathedral, Gander. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Samson's memory can be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our memorial on-line guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

SAULNIER, Chadrick (Chad) Ray - Passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family at the Health Sciences Complex on Sunday, December 28, 2008. Predeceased by brother: Cory Millichamp and grandmother: Audrey Stuckless, Aunt Florrie Noseworthy (nee Frost), uncle's Jim, Frank, Harry and Reg Frost, cousins Craig Purchase and David Noseworthy. Left to mourn with fond memories are his parents Madelaine and Bert; sisters: Connie and Charlene; nephews: Matthew, Jamie, Tyler and Riley, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Monday, Dec. 29th and Tuesday, Dec. 30th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p. m.. Funeral Service will be held from the Bethesda Pentecostal Church, McDonald Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 31st at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Chad's memory may be made to the Special Olympics (Region 1). To sign the online memorial guest book please visit www.barretts.ca

SHANKEL-WOOLFREY, Sheri Maureen - (June 6, 1955 - December 2, 2008): Daughters Sandy (husband Mark Fahey and grandsons Alex and Liam), Katie (husband Randy King) and Emily (Mike Dobbin) sadly announce the passing of their mother Sheri Shankel-Woolfrey at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. She had a 13 year challenge with primary bilary cirrhosis later complicated by liver cancer. Also leaving to mourn, mother Dorothy Mae Shankel (father Earl, deceased); sisters Suanne Sampson (Liverpool, Nova Scotia) and Cathy Blake (Alexander, Maine), their husbands and families. Sheri was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Mount St. Vincent University and moved to Newfoundland in 1976 to accept a teaching position on New World Island. What was to be a two-year temporary stay, in Newfoundland, became a home for the past three decades. Sheri completed eighteen years of teaching, sixteen of which were at J.M. Olds Collegiate, Twillingate before retiring due to ill health. She was a committed educator both inside the classroom and out. She volunteered her time and skills with numerous youth and community organizations; most recently the St. John's Status of Women's Council and Women's Centre. She was recognized for her abilities with a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, and a Commonwealth Youth Service Award plus numerous other recognitions. Following her retirement, Sheri became associated with the School Milk Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, a partnership she very much enjoyed. Sheri lived life with spirit, touched with a healthy dose of reality and practicality. A few of her favorite past-times were gardening, with a special love of spring flowers, creating heirloom quality handwork for family and friends, keeping “tummies” full and creative writing. Her daughters always knew they were the highlight and pride of her life. They shared a very special bond with her. The laughter and good times they shared became even more cherished as her illnesses progressed. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service in celebration of Sheri's life will take place on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Sheri's desire was that donations be given to Bridges of Hope Food Bank or the Marguerite's Place Building Fund. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

SHEA, Mary - Passed peacefully away on Christmas Day, 2008 at St. Patrick's Mercy Home, Mary J. Shea of Placentia, formerly of Bar Haven, in her 90th year. Predeceased by husband Frank (1990); sons Andrew (1988), Michael (1995), Frank Jr., (2002) and infant son Dominic (1951) and grandson Peter (1978); parents, Bernard Farrell and Bride Leonard; brothers Thomas and Joseph Farrell; twin sister Stella Hanlon; son-in-law Peter Murphy; brothers-in-law Leonard Hanlon and William Murray; sister-in-law Rita Farrell; nephews Jerry Hanlon and Bernard Murray. Leaving to mourn: son William Shea (Placentia); daughters Bride Murphy (Marystown); Nellie Noseworthy (Roy), Pouch Cove; sister Catherine Murray, St. John's; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, 10 nieces, and seven nephews; daughters-in-law Rose Shea (Wabush), Nina Shea (Garden Cove), Paulette Shea (Swift Current). Also, a wide circle of friends in Placentia and St. Pat's Mercy Home. Resting at Mahar's Funeral Home Placentia on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, at Sacred Heart Parish, Placentia. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Patrick's Mercy Home.
"She died as she lived, trusting God."

SHIRRAN, Daphne Patricia (Cole) - Passed away peacefully at the Health Science Centre due to complications from surgery, Daphne Patricia (Cole) Shirran, Bonavista, formerly of Victoria and Buchans, aged 67 years. Predeceased in September by her husband Jim. Left with loving memories are her son James Scott Shirran (Stephanie), sister Glenda (Harry) Walsh, brothers Stanley (Elizabeth) Cole and Ambrose (Phyllis) Cole, nieces and nephews Jeff and Kim; Jason and Troy; Jerry, Debbie, Stanley, Jim and Charlotte and their families, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was especially happy to have been able to see all her high school friends at their 50th reunion in Buchans this past August. Funeral at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from Memorial United Church, Bonavista.
"Together Again"

SKANES, Eric - Passed peacefully away at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, December 1st, 2008, Eric Skanes of Royal Court, Riverview, NB, formerly of St. John's, NL. Born June 15, 1929 in St. John's, he was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Tucker) Skanes. He was a retired Electrical Engineer. He will be sadly missed by his three loving children: Paul (Laurie) of Calgary, Lisa (Jerry Mourelatos) of Montréal, and Susan (François Cormier) of Moncton; three grandchildren: Matthew, Nicholas and Celia; his brothers and sisters: Donald (Lydia) of Ottawa, Gwen (Bob Solodzuk) of Burlington ON,; Marie (Ralph Green) of Ottawa; May (Rex Smith) of Vineland, ON; Louise Slawinski of Virginia, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, June (Pike); sisters, Gertrude and Linda; three brothers: Leslie, Edgar, and Llewelyn. Visitation will be held at Barrett's Funeral Home in St. John's, NL, on Friday, December 5, from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service also at Barrett's on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2 pm. The family would like to thank Dr. Li, the staff of 5600, the Palliative Care Unit and the Oncology Clinic of The Moncton Hospital. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Frenette Funeral Home, Moncton. www.frenettefuneralhome.com

SMITH, Cyril Rayfield - (April 20, 1926) Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on December 17, 2008 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Maria Smith. Leaving to mourn his sad loss are his daughters: Linda (Kenneth) Lynch, their children: Rodney and Charlotte, Barbara Soper, her children David and Michael (Tina) in Ontario, Lorraine (Stephen) Jackson, their children Nicholas and Rebecca, Charlotte (Kenneth) Ivey in Alberta, their child Julia and one son Derrick (Elizabeth) in Ottawa, their children: Lexley, Benjamin and Dallas and Derrick's son Derek; also their mother Olive Smith and brothers-in-law: William and Maxwell Fry; mother-in-law Blanche Morgan; step-children: Stan, Brenda and their families; sisters: Elizabeth Gibbons, Shirley (Boris) Jensen, Susie Sinyard, Kay Smith, Ada Supan in the US; brothers: Robert (Mazie) and Phillip (Janet) in Calgary, also a large number of nieces and nephews and great-grandchildren. Visitation to be held from Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on December 19, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and December 20, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Funeral service to take place on December 20, 2008 from Barrett's Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Dr. H. Bliss Cancer Care Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

SOOLEY, Sheila - Passed peacefully away with her loving family around her at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre on Thursday, December 18th, 2008. Leaving to mourn her husband Allan Sooley, celebrating over fifty wonderful years of marriage, brother Howard English (Claire), sister Hazel Smith (Murray); loving sons: Paul (partner Terry Grandy) and Craig (Beverly); devoted grandchildren: Erin (John O'Reilly), Jason, Megan, Matthew and Samantha; one precious great-granddaughter Lilly; brother-in-law Max Sooley (Dot) and sister-in-law Phyllis Fry. Also nephews, nieces, other relatives and a large circle of friends from Grand Bank to Florida. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday, December 19th, 2008 and Saturday, December 20th , 2008 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 from Barrett's Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign online guestbook.
"Miss Me But Let Me Go"
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites or rituals in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and with your head bowed low, remember the love that we once shared. For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone. It's all a part of the master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, see family and friends we know. Take time to heal, though we must part, Miss me but let me go."

SPARKES, Rebecca Jean (Becky) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at her late residence, Bay Roberts on Wednesday, December 03, 2008, Rebecca Jean Sparkes, darling daughter of Gary Jr. and Annette, aged 7 years. Becky was recently predeceased by her identical twin sister Andrea Joy and great-grandfather Graham Sparkes. Ever remembered by her sister Leah Emily; grandparents: Gary and Helen Sparkes, Don and Frances Drover; great-grandparents: Jean Sparkes, Robert and Vivian George, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Becky will be resting at Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at a time to be announced.

SPRACKLIN, Leslie Milton - Passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on December 18, 2008, Leslie Spracklin, aged 91 years. Leslie served honorably in World War II with the 166th Nfld. Field Regiment, R.A. in North Africa and Italy, a proud soldier to the end. Predeceased by his wife Barbara (Ivany) in 2000; his brothers Alex (1992) and Don (2007). Leaving to mourn his sons: Rick (Jan), Gerry (Mikki), Ron (Jackie) and daughter Penni (Keith Gover). Grandpa sadly leaves behind nine grandchildren Tracy (Terry Hudson), Dan (fiancée Alexandra Penney), Lesley (Karl Reid), Damien (friend Lana Richardson), Kate, Matthew (fiancée Nikki Bis-Saunders), Jennifer, Sophia and Hilary; two great-grandchildren Juliette and Dawson, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. The Spracklin family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Catherine West, Willamina O'Brien, Nellie Cunningham and all caregivers, especially Ellen Peddle (VON) for the loving care and support. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Cowan Heights United Church. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. No flowers upon request. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Epilepsy Society or a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

SPURRELL, Hazel - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, Hazel Spurrell, in the presence of her family at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by parents and daughter Rosalind, brothers Mark, Richard, John, and sister Triffie. leaving to mourn two sons, Cluny (Sue) Maurice (Mary) and Bernice (Dan) Solberg; son-in-law Lloyd Dicks. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, December 29, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, December 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service time to be announced. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Hazel's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the memorial guest book, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com

SQUIRES, Ethel W. - Passed peacefully away on Monday, December 8th, 2008 in the presence of her loving family, at the Health Sciences Center, Ethel Squires, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Richard, son-in-law Sam, granddaughter Katie. Left to mourn her children: Rose Langdon (Ken), Dianne Oliver, Nancy Whelan (Joe), Richard (Teri), Harry (Jack), Lynn Owens (Perry), Susan Squires (Ron Oliver), Michele Pelley (Clint), Michael Squires and Monique Squires (Tony Tucker); grandchildren: Pat O'Neill (Kathy), Tina Bishop (Dave), Ricky O'Neill (Alicia), Tammy O'Neill (Shanna), Todd O'Neill (Bronwyn), Mark O'Neill, Aimee O'Neill (Rankim), Sam Oliver (Kathryn), Steve Oliver (Lisa), Amanda Oliver (Robert), Joe Whelan (Wendy), Dodi Todd (Mark), Dana Tucker (Cory), Peter Whelan (Gill), Angie Squires, Richard Squires (Carrie), Bradley Squires, Jackie Norman (Dwayne), Lacosta Squires, Darcell Squires (Kenneth), Stacie Von Berg (Mark), Lana Owens. Sara Owens, Kate Pelley, Mike Pelley, Lucas Pelley, Jake Pelley, Noel Squires and Andrew Tucker; great-grandchildren: Jake, Cody and Alex O'Neill, Victoria, Nicholas, and Ben Bishop, Tyrell and Noah O'Neill, Matthew Oliver, Hailey Doyle, Alex, Kenzie and Joey Whelan, Riley and Cory Tucker, Pete Whelan, Chante Squires, Willow Squires, Abby and Ethan Norman, James Squires; two sisters: Lorraine Rowe and Mary King; three sisters-in-law: Catherine Squires, Effie Stevenson, Scotland and Mattie Crosby, Washington; brother-in-law Hubert Squires, other numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 10-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10-12 noon Thursday. Funeral service on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Philip's Anglican Church. Interment to follow in the St. Philip's Anglican Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Ethel's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com
"No one knows the heartaches, Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that we bear in silence For the one we loved so well."

STACK, Noreen (Clarke) - Passed peacefully away at home on December 29, 2008 age 64 years. Predeceased by parents William and Isabel Stack; brothers Billy and Raymond Stack and nieces Barb and Denise Stack. Leaving to mourn two sons Gregory (Denise) and Stephen Clarke; daughter Nicole Clarke; grandchildren Michael and Kurtis Clarke and brothers Leo (Kay) and Eymard (Agnes) Stack, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church, Petty Harbour. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Petty Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Daffodil Place.

STEELE, C. Russell - Retired teacher at peace at the Carbonear General Hospital on December 24, 2008 of Carbonear, NL, formerly of Northern Bay, NL. Predeceased by parents George and Eva (Sparkes) Steele and brother-in-law Robert Johnson. Lovingly remembered and saddened by his passing are his wife Verna V. (Gillespie), two loving and much loved daughters Elizabeth (David) Clark, Ottawa, ON and Virginia Steele, Carbonear; two grandsons Steven Clark and Christopher Sweetland; survived by sister Florence Johnson, Harbour Lodge, Carbonear; two nieces Marie (Stan) Parsons, Bristol's Hope and Louise (Frank) Norris, Job's Cove; nephew David (Roxanne) Johnson, Carbonear; special friends Irving and Clara Wareham, Carbonear; Joe and Sharon Snooks, Victoria, Guy and Margaret Rose Penney, Topsail; kind neighbours Don and Murley Gillespie, Carbonear; former colleagues and students especially those of the Salmon Cove area. Special thanks to the staff of Pentecostal Senior Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach where he was a resident for two and half years. Rev. Stephen Matthews conducted the funeral service on Saturday, December 27 at Bethany United Church, Carbonear. Interment took place in the Interfaith Cemetery, Carbonear. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

STEVENS, Allen Richard - (Retired member of the R.C.M.P and Newfoundland Rangers) - Passed peacefully away after a brief battle with cancer at the Health Science Centre on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Predeceased by parents: James and Lily Stevens; brother: Tom; sister: Shirley Elliott and brother-in-law: Lewis. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 60 years: Phyllis (nee Melbourne); son: James (Carol); grandchildren: Geoffrey and Jason Stevens; sister: Audrey Mercer; brother: Frank (Florence); brother-in-law: Rev. Boyce Elliott; sisters-in-law: Roberta Warfield (Tom) and Mary Reynolds, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 29th, 2008 at 11 a.m. from Gower Street United Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Allen's memory may be made to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

STICKLAND, Elizabeth (Betty) Spencer (nee Chapman) - of Mount Pearl, formerly of Rencontre West, passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Health Sciences Complex on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Betty Stickland aged 80 years. Predeceased by parents: William and Julia; brothers: James, John and William; and sister: Bertha Rose. Leaving to mourn are her loving and devoted husband of 56 years; Sam; daughters: Sheila Stickland (Sheri McConnell) and Linda Harty (Claude); son: David (Sheila Graham); granddaughters: Caitlin Harty and Delphine Stickland and sister: Ethel Pelley as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Barrett's Funeral Home 73 Commonwealth Ave. Mt. Pearl on Monday, Dec. 8th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from Church of the Ascension on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers donations in Betty's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To sign the online memorial guest book please visit www.barretts.ca

STRICKLAND, Selby - Passed away suddenly on December 28, 2008, Selby Strickland, aged 76 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Violet (nee Smith); parents: William and Charlotte; brothers: Billy and Fred. Leaving to mourn his son Paul (Lorraine) and daughter Dawn Piccott (Steve); grandchildren: Alana, Mark, Benjamin, Stephen and Kandice; great-grandchildren: Rosemary and Olivia; sisters: Margaret, Dorothy and Mary; as well as a number of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30 and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral Service to take place from Barrett's Mount Pearl Chapel at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

STRUGNELL, Levi Wilson - Passed peacefully away at Glenbrook Lodge, Levi Wilson Strugnell, on December 10, 2008 in his 89th year, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents: Percy and Marion Strugnell, sisters: Bertha, Jenny, Ethel, Jessie, Lucy and Voy, brother Frank. Leaving to mourn brother Percy (Violet); sisters: Aggie Brown, Grace (Ray) Sears, Alma (George) Murphy, Myrtle (Charles) Hudson and a large circle of nephews, nieces, family and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 2-9 p.m. and on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Pouch Cove. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to All Saint's Anglican Church, Pouch Cove. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

Sturge, Elizabeth Grace (nee Sturge) - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home on December 9, 2008, Grace Sturge, age 93 years. Predeceased by her first husband Robert Knee (1956); her second husband Percy Sturge (2004) and brothers Roland and Donald. Left with fond and loving memories her daughters: Marie Honeygold (Peter), Judy Knee and son Donald (Dulcie), Salisbury, N.B.; five grandchildren: Joanne (David Phillips), Michelle (Derrick Moss), Karen, Kerry and Krista Knee and great-granddaughter Jada; nephews: Donald Sturge (Cheryl) and William Sturge (Paula). Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Thursday, December 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. from St. Michael and All Angel's Anglican Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Michael and All Angel's Anglican Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

TAYLOR, Clarence - Passed away suddenly but peacefully while on Dialysis, after a lengthy illness, age 60 yrs. of Long Pond. He was a retired Butcher. Predeceased by son Gerald, father Harold and brother Gordon. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Adeline, daughter Geraldine, son Raymond (Alaina) and cherished grandson Nicholas. He also leaves to mourn his loving mother Violet, brothers: Menzel (Ruby), Wallace (Madonna); sisters: Annie (Gary), Helen (Dennis), Ruby, Janice (Furness) and Jean (Kevin). Also, brothers and sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Thursday 10a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service in All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap on Friday, December 19th, 2008, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Church Road, Foxtrap. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, Kidney Association or a charity of one's choice. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca
"Forever in our Hearts"

TAYLOR, Jasmine Janice Marie - Passed away suddenly along with her brother Kody and cousin Michael, on December 20, 2008, Jasmine Janice Marie Taylor, aged 7 years. Left to mourn with precious memories, her parents, Lee Taylor and Jennifer Taylor (Andrew Bowser), her younger brother Austin, grandparents Don and Marie Barnes, Bill Taylor (Colleen Carter), numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services to be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Michael's Church, Bell Island. Inurnment to follow at the United Church Cemetery.

TAYLOR, Kevin - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at the Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, December 14, 2008, Kevin Taylor, age 64 years. Predeceased by parents: Anita and Heeman; brothers: Alfred, Ralph and David; mother-in-law: Mae and father-in-law: Foster. Leaving to mourn are his loving and devoted wife of 43 years Margaret (nee Brake); sons: Barry (Wanda), Mark (Kelly); grandchildren: Matthew and Megan (of Labrador City); sisters: Verna Brake (Hayward) of Mcivers, Kay Anderson (Clarence) of St. Paul, Alta., Cora Taylor of Scarborough, Ont., Barbara Taylor (Norm Hindy) of Corner Brook, Gladys Johansen (Rune) and Helen Anderson (Denis) of Irishtown; brothers: Melvin (Helen) of Kelligrews, Ken (Mae) of Stephenville, Ed (Bernice) of Appleton, Boyd Taylor (Elaine) of Meadows, Wayne Taylor (Norma) of Ajax, Ont. and Floyd Taylor (Wanda) of Summerside; brothers-in-law: Jim (Phyllis) of Meadows and John (Myra) of Corner Brook; as well as many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec.18th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from Barrett's Chapel on Friday, Dec. 19th at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. Interment to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Kevin's memory may be made to the Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca

TAYLOR, Kody Lee - Passed away suddenly along with his sister Jasmine and cousin Michael, on December 20, 2008, Kody Lee Taylor, aged 5 years. Left to mourn with precious memories, his parents, Lee Taylor and Jennifer Taylor (Andrew Bowser), his younger brother Austin, grandparents Don and Marie Barnes, Bill Taylor (Colleen Carter), numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Michael's Church, Bell Island. Inurnment to follow at the Untied Church cemetery.

TAYLOR, Michael Eli - Passed away suddenly along with his cousins Jasmine and Kody, on December 20, 2008, Michael Eli Taylor, aged 5 years. Leaving to mourn with precious memories, his parents, Mike Taylor and Tracy Taylor (Paul Delaney), his older sister Chelsea, grandparents Bill Taylor, Mike Taylor Sr., Violet Taylor, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Michael's Church, Bell Island. Inurnment to follow at the United Church cemetery.

THORNE, Allan S. - Passed peacefully away at the Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre, Old Perlican on Thursday, December 4, 2008, Allan S. Thorne of Brownsdale, aged 78 years. Retired teacher and member of White Lily R.B.P. #1201 and Gushue L.O.L. #226. Predeceased by parents, William and Eva, brother Bill and infant sister. Leaving to mourn: wife, Ellen; two sons: Allan (Lola), Fort McMurray, AB and Malcolm (Jennifer), Portage La Prairie, MB; daughter, Susanne (Shawn) Harris, Paradise; two grandchildren: Christopher and Brendan, Fort McMurray, AB; brother, Chester (Evelyn), Brownsdale; sister-in-law Norma Thorne, St. John's, mother-in-law, Mildred Brown, Musgravetown; sisters-in-law: Shirley Hall, Musgravetown, Elizabeth (Edward) Svendsen, BC, Rowena Brown, Musgravetown; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home, Old Perlican. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Sunday, December 7th, at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Brownsdale. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to the Brownsdale United Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

TINGLEY, Deborah Ann (nee Mullins) - On Thursday, December 25, 2008, Deborah Tingley of Edmonton passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie is survived by her loving husband Colin. As well, Debbie leaves to mourn her parents Richard and Phyllis Mullins, brothers Richard (Marguerite) Mullins, Wayne (Pam) Mullins, Darrell (Mercedes) Mullins, and brother-in-law Ken (Sheila) Tingley. She will also be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews and many friends. Debbie, born January 8, 1959, grew up in St. John's, Newfoundland. She moved to Edmonton where she met Colin. They married on September 25, 1999, after which time she and Colin devoted themselves to the care of Colin's mother. Cremation has taken place according to her wishes. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held to allow her family and friends to celebrate her life on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the South Side Memorial Chapel, 8310 - 104 Street, Edmonton. Debbie's family will hold a service in St. John's, Newfoundland, time and location to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research at the Cross Cancer Institute, 710-10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 or to the charity of one's choice. South Side Memorial Chapel. Patterson, Mittelstadt & Justik. Edmonton, Alberta. Phone: (780) 432-1601. To send condolences visit www.southsidememorial.com

TORRAVILLE, Raymond Oswald Harvey - Passed peacefully away at Glenbrook Lodge on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Raymond Torraville, aged 96 years. Predeceased by his wife Katie Torraville (2008). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are daughter Doreen Hunt (Harvey); grandsons: Jeffrey Hunt (Patricia), Jason Hunt (Andrea Warren); great-grandchildren: Brianna and Katie; large circle of nieces and nephews; special friends Susie and Harrison Noseworthy. Special thanks to the caring staff of Glenbrook Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glenbrook Lodge or Church of the Ascension Building Fund. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Funeral service to be held from Church of the Ascension on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

TUCKER, Josephine M. (nee Power) - Passed peacefully away at her residence in Cupids on Monday, December 1, 2008, Josephine Tucker, aged 92 years. Predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Annie (nee Hawco) and her loving husband Patrick, sons Leo and Thomas, daughters Marie and Gertrude. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Francis, John (Shirley), Lany (Margie), William (Mary); daughters Theresa, Shirley (Clarence); brothers Lawrence; also a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton's Funeral Home, Brigus with visitation on Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2-5 p.m. & 7-10 p.m. Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral to take place on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Patrick's Church, Brigus with interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. After 92 years, the angels took her home. Please visit www.broughtons.ca to sign the Memorial Guest Book.

UPSHALL, George Lewis - Passed away suddenly on December 3, 2008, George Lewis Upshall at 84 years, after his final battle following a series of illness. A proud soldier to the end, George served honourably in World War II entering at the age of 15 defending against tyranny in North Africa and Italy. Predeceased by his brother, Joe. He leaves to mourn his partner of 20 years, Phyllis Schwerdtfeger. Also leaving to mourn the loving mother of his children, Virtue Upshall; his children: Wayne, Ron (Iris), Jeannie (Paul), Barbara (Brian), Bonnie (Del), Gary, Roger (Nathalie), Cathy (Jim). Sadly leaving behind fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Always remembered, always loved, forever in our hearts by your sisters and brothers: Blanche White, Florence Legge, Nelson (Ethel), Douglas, Ralph (Doreen), Gerald (Sadie). George Upshall was a life member and trustee of Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He served on many committees and also served as a member of Honours and Awards for Provincial Command 166th Field Artillery Newfoundland Regiment. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the caring members of Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion for their decades of warm friendship and support to George. Special recognition and thanks to Lorne Gracie and his wife Judy, whom he viewed as his own children. The family would also like to extend sincere thanks for the wonderful care and compassion George received from the capable hands of the medical and support staff at St. Clare's Hospital. Special thanks to the Staff at DVA Pavillion. As well, the children are most grateful for the support they received during his hospitalization. Visitation at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com

WALSH, Almena - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home on December 30, 2008, in the presence of her loving family, Almena A. Walsh, born September 13, 1917 on Oderin Island, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by her beloved husband John (Jack), 1965 and darling son, Michael, 1958. Left to celebrate her long life with dearest memories, her children: Elizabeth Hutton (Ralph Stokes), Robert (Eileen) Walsh, Ottawa, Ont., Maureen (Paul) Gravelle, Ottawa, Ont., Angela (Emile) Hamm, Tennessee, Florence (Neil) Matthews, Lorraine (Ted) Tettmar, Wasaga Beach, Ont., Carmel (Roger) Lester and Michelle (Greg) Anstey, Victoria, B.C. Also celebrating her life 22 grandchildren she cherished: Carl, Ian, Maria, Janiece, Natasha, Michelle, Charles, Bernard, Emile, Kara, Shawn, Erin, Lisa, Blair, Tonya, Krysta, Erica, Amy, George, Noel and Claire. Proud great-grandmother (Nanny Nanny) to: Daria, Luke, Olivia, Simon, Carter, Sophia, Gabriella, Madelaine, Aiden, Joey, Lilyanna, Spencer, Gabriel, Olivia, Penelope, Jeremy, William, Kathleen, Matthew, Kiera, Jayden, Kaden, Mya. Survived by her sister Alice Nugent and numerous nieces and nephews. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation and funeral arrangements to be announced pending the arrival of family members. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Gathering Place or a charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.cauls.ca
"Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."

WALSH, Leah Marie - Passed peacefully away, in the arms of her family, on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Montreal Children's Hospital, Leah Marie Walsh, age 17 years. Predeceased by her Poppy Dennis McCann, who took her by the hand into heaven. Left to cherish her life with fond and loving memories, her Dad and Mom, Don and Sheila and sister Hollie, Nanny Kay McCann, Nanny and Poppy Myrtle and Joe Walsh, also loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 19 at 11 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.

WALSH, Timothy (Tim) Charles - July 16, 1969 - December 7, 2008. Died peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, AB. Predeceased by brother Jeff (1989). Survived by loving parents Charlie and Phyllis; brother Perry; sisters: Yvonne and Jackie (Marc Coulombe), all of Yellowknife; daughter Megan Dunne of Calgary; son Alex Kenny of Yellowknife; nephew Ryan; nieces: Jennifer, Abbey, Stephanie, Leah and Gracie. Also left behind a large circle of family and friends in Newfoundland as well as friends in the NWT, NU, ON, AB and BC. Funeral Services to be held at St. Patrick's Church in Yellowknife on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 12 noon. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

WAY, Mary (Barnes) - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Loch Lomond Villa, Mary (Barnes) Way, aged 98 years.  Mary was born in Champneys West, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, and was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Jesse Way, her son Stanley Way, three sisters Elizabeth, Alfreda and Evelyn and two brothers John and Howard. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary leaves with loving memories her daughter Bessie Bradshaw (Allen) of Quispamsis; her daughter-in-law Adeline Way of Edmonton, Alberta; grandchildren Susan Nichol (Desmond) of North Bay, Ontario, Sandra Goguen (Dominic) of Mississauga, Ontario, Stephen Way, Stephanie Tocheniuk, Kelvin Zerebeski and Randy Chamzuk, all of Edmonton; great-grandchildren: Alison, Kimberley, Brandon, Sabrina, Joel and Kaitlyn, several nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held from Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday December 21, 2008. Marys's funeral service and burial will take place in St. John's, Newfoundland on Monday December 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Barrett's Chapel, however remembrances to the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) or online at www.brenansfh.com     The family would like to thank the staff of the Loch Lomond Villa for all the loving kindness and wonderful care given to Mary over the past five years. She was a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
"I am gone to a city
Where the streets with gold are paved
Where the tree of life is blooming
And the roses never fade."

WENDLAND, Delilah Lillian (Gregory) - 83, of Wamego, Kansas, died Monday, December 15, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Wendlandrn was born October 21st, 1925 in Haystack, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Gregory. She married Alvin O. Wendland, in 1956 at the Anglican Cathedral in St. John's, N.L.. She came to the United States in June of 1956 and became an American Citizen in 1960. She is survived by her husband, Alvin O. Wendland,a daughter Debra Newton of Colorado Springs, Colorado, son Mark Wendland and wife Judy of Topeka, Kansas, three grandchildren, Amanda Newton, Christian Wendland and Jarrett Wendland. She is also survived by two sisters, Hilda Slade and Charlotte Squires, and a brother, Steven Gregory all of St. John's, N.L. and many other family members. She was preceded in death by son Stanley Gregory Wendland in 1983, brother Norman Gregory, St. John's, N.L. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. On-line condolences may be made at www.campanellafuneral.com

WHALEN, Linda Yvonne (nee Young) - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on Friday, December 19, 2008, Linda Yvonne Whalen, age 43 years. Predeceased by her mother Mildred; sister Lydia and mother-in-law Doris. Leaving to mourn her loving husband Edward; brothers: Leander, Leo, Larry (Shelly), Mike, Loderick (Sonia) and Leroy (Tracey); sisters: Lovelet (Ed), Luanne, Louise (Mike), and Lorna (Bill); father-in-law Joseph Sr.; brothers-in-law: Cyril , Mike (June), Joey (Kelly) and Billy (Denise); sisters-in-law: Elizabeth, Cynthia (Rod), Maryanne (Kevin) and Ada (Terry). As well as many loving nieces and nephews. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday, December 22, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Tuesday, December 23 at 11 a.m. from the Caul's Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Daffodil Place.
"Linda, We looked into your eyes and Knew the end was near, We could never imagine all the Pain and tears. We do not cry for you my love, You're in God's loving care but Tell us how we can go on and Never have you here. We heard the words you said to us The love you gave to us from Your soul and most of all your heart. God took you from us gently And let us say good bye and When we look to the Heavens We know you'll never be afar, Your spirit is beside us and forever In our hearts. We will love you always."

WICKWIRE, Lois Vivian - Passed peacefully away at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC, Lois Vivian Wickwire of West Vancouver, BC and originally from Liverpool, NS, on December 16, 2008 at the age of 95. Predeceased by husband Larry in 2002. Leaving to mourn Myrna (Dave) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Ken (Amber) of Houston, Texas, Ron (Joan) of Calgary, AB and June (Corwin) of Clarenville, NL; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She lived in Grand Falls-Windsor along with her late husband Larry in the mid 1960and had enjoyed many trips to Newfoundland since then.

WILLIAMS, John Henry - 1921-2008. It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Henry Williams announce his passing at the L.A. Miller Centre on December 10, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by his sisters Margaret and Winnie, and wife Nellie. Left with fond and loving memories are his son Jeremy (Candice) and adored grandchild Dillon; daughters: Beverley Janes (Colin), Bernice and Betty, all of St. John's. Also leaving to mourn sister Catherine and brothers Roy and Ged, along with many dearly loved special nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell's Funeral home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, December 11 from 7 to 9 p.m and Friday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Further visitation on Sunday, December 14 in Pool's Cove, Fortune Bay. Funeral service to follow on Monday, December 15 at the MacDermott Memorial United Church, Pool's Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. John was a long time Mariner serving as a Merchant Marine and Chief Engineer on many vessels working with Canadian Coast Guard and CN to name a few. He sailed for 70 years because of his love of the sea. John was the oldest person in Canada to hold a valid marine ticket, of which he was very proud.
"Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea."

WOOD, Henry Robert “Noel” - December 28, 1912 - December 28, 2008, WWII Veteran. Peacefully on December 28, 2008 at the age of 96 at the Queensway - Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, Ont.. Sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Marion (Healey). Also his four children Sheila (Ronald) of Ennismore, Ont.; Christopher (Debra) of Lindsay, Ont; Jill of Stittsville, Ont. and Gregory (Marlene) of Bethany, Ont. Also grandchildren Anthony, Beth and Andrew and great-grandson Anthony. Pre-deceased by his parents Olivia and Ralph Wood and brothers John, Rupert and Shirley. Survived by his sisters Betty, aged 93 and Nora, age 104 years of England. He will be dearly remembered by many other family members and friends. Noel was born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland and joined the Royal Artillery Newfoundland Regiment, serving with the Middle East and British North Africa Forces 1940-1945. After his discharge he farmed in Bethany, Ont. and was also employed by the Ontario Government. He relocated to Stittsville, Ont. in 1996. Family and friends are invited to attend a service in his remembrance at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1619 Main St., Stittsville on Saturday, January 3rd at 11 am. Interment will be at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Lifford, Ont. in May 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army or to a cause of your own choosing. Arrangements in care of Cole Funeral Services, Ottawa, Ont., 613-831-7122.

WOODLAND-FOWLER, Ada Maud (nee Driscoll) - Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on December 12, 2008 with her loving family by her side at the age of 75. Predeceased by husband William Woodland and Heber Peach. Leaving to mourn her loving husband James Fowler, her daughter Brenda Bowering and husband Wayne of Ft. McMurray, AB; sons: Glenn and wife Ethel of Paradise and Rod and wife Michelle of Lloydminster, AB. Grandchildren: Trevor and Christopher Bowering; Corrie (Taryn), Renee and Bradley Woodland, Amanda (Andrew) and Angela Woodland. One great-granddaughter, Hayley Gushue Woodland. Her stepdaughters: Gertie Henderson (Norman), Joyce Shinkle (Matt), stepson Jimmy Fowler and their families. Brothers: Douglas Driscoll (Sybil), Bert Driscoll (Jean), Sisters: Loretta Kelloway, Millicent Sainsbury, Geraldine Butler (Stan), Bernice Soper (Harold). Sisters-in-law Louise Penny (Eric), Delphine Woodland; Brothers-in-law:Harry Woodland (Gladys), Cecil Woodland, Llewellyn Woodland (Renee). Also a large circle of nieces, nephew, family and friends. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion to Mom. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday December 14th 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services to take place on Monday, December 15th at the Salvation Army Citadel, Adams Avenue at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery on Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully accepted, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. To sign the online guest book please visit www.barretts.ca

 

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