Thursday, January 1, 2004

In observance of New Year's Day, The Western Star will not publish Thursday, Jan. 1, and all offices will be closed. Publication will resume and offices reopen on Friday, Jan. 2.

Friday, January 2, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

HARDING, Pearl Martha
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pearl Harding announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2003 at the age of 85. She is survived by her long time companion: Patrick Howlett of Corner Brook; daughters: Beulah Smith of Pasadena, Phyllis Caldwell (Harold) of Columbus, Mississippi U.S.A. and Shirley Rice (Max) of Pasadena and one son Lorne (Melody) of Winnipeg; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sisters: Mary Ball of Deer Lake, Sadie Shears of Port aux Basques and Rene Denny of Deer Lake; brothers: Harold, Doug, Winston, Calvin, Raymond, Donald and Harry; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and a special friend and companion Margaret Gillis. She is predeceased by her sister Bertha, brothers: James and Roy and grandchild Judy. Visitation took place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, on Thursday, January 1^st, 2004. Funeral services will take place today Friday, January 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple, with Major Gary Cooper officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

MACNEIL, Joseph Michael
19 Laurel Drive, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Michael MacNeil announce his passing at his residence at 4:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at the age of 79 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marie MacNeil (nee Doyle), his sister, Mary Margaret Luedee and he is survived by a large circle of devoted nieces and nephews and many special relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary MacNeil, brothers, Neil, John, Tom, Frank and sisters, Jessie and Elsie. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with Father Maurice O'Quinn officiating. Interment will take place at the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

HYNES, Agnes Louisa
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late AGNES LOUISA HYNES announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 30^th, 2003 at the age of 83. She will be sadly missed by her children, two sons - Bob Hynes (Rhona), Gilbert Hynes and one daughter Betty MacIsaac (Jim); nine grandchildren: Karen Whelan, Jeff, Peter and Lesley Hynes, Brent and Craig Veitch, Lorianne and Patti Lynn MacIsaac, Tina Hynes; twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; brother Geddis (Melinda); sister-in-law Eleanor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ford (1997), daughter Bernice (2000), brothers: Woodrow (2001), Enos (1998). The funeral service will be held Friday, January 2^nd, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from The First United Church, Park Street Reverend John Adams officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. The visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

O'NEILL, Colin M.
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late COLIN M. O'NEILL announce his passing on Thursday, January 1^st, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 74. He will be sadly missed by his brother Donald (Hilda), sister Loretta and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Clara and brother Gerald. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 3^rd at 10:30 a.m. from all Hallows Church, Humber Road, Father Gordon Grace officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the palliative care unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, January 3, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BILLARD, George Mills
Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Center on Friday, January 2, 2004, George Mills Billard of St. John's originally of Port aux Basques, at age 71 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 46 years Myra (nee Cook) of St. John's, daughter Lynette (Joe) Kowalchuk of Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, sons: David (Josephine) Billard of St. John's and Darryl (Helen) Billard of Winnipeg, Manitoba; grandchildren: Rebecca Pike (Mike Stratychuk) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Stephen and Adam Billard of St. John's; great-grandchild Ashlea Stratychuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba; brothers: Ralph (Kay) Billard of St. John's, Clayton (Violet) Billard of Rose Blanche, Robert (Leona) Billard of Oakville, Ontario and Roy (Rosemary) Billard of Sidney, British Columbia; sisters: Phyllis (Edgar) Richards of Corner Brook, Joan (Ron) Lee of St. John's, Ruth (Fred) Jarmen of Cambridge, Ontario and Vivian Fleming of Halifax, Nova Scotia; sisters-in-law: Sandra (David) Butler of Guelph, Ontario, Glenda (Jim) Strong of Ottawa, Ontario, Paula (Bert) Powell of Barrie, Ontario, also a large number of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by grandchild Usha-Lyn Pike of Corner Brook, sister Margaret Sexsmith of Peterborough, Ontario and parents Fred and Gladys Billard of Port aux Basques. Resting at Barretts Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. St. John's. Funeral to take place from St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. John's on Monday, 5 January 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be most appreciated. Visitation hours at Barretts Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday January 3 and 4, 2004. For additional information please contact Barretts Funeral Home at 579-6007 or visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

O'NEILL, Colin M.
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Colin M. O'Neill announce his passing on Thursday, January 1^st, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 74. He will be sadly missed by his brother Donald (Hilda), sister Loretta and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Clara and brother Gerald. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 3^rd at 10:30 a.m. from all Hallows Church, Humber Road, Father Gordon Grace officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the palliative care unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PHILLIPS, Regina Frances (nee Lewis)
Sept. 5, 1951 - Dec. 31, 2003
Passed peacefully away at her residence in Stratford, Ont., Wednesday, December 31, 2003 Regina Frances Phillips, formerly of Corner Brook. She will be sadly missed by her husband Charles, daughters: Kathryn and Jamie; her mother Catherine Lewis of Corner Brook; sisters: Evelyn (Ray) Neilson of Pasadena, Phyllis (George) Templeton, Dartmouth, NS, Kathy (Leo) Quinlan, Bradford, Ont.; brothers: Bernard (Roz) Churchill Falls, James (Barb) Whitby, Ont., David (Ivy) Corner Brook; their families; and a large number of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Phillip in September 1983. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004 in Stratford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to W. G. Young Funeral Home, Stratford, Ont.

VINCENT, Rita Dorothy
Toronto, Ontario
Formerly of Benoit's Cove
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rita Vincent announce her passing at the Humber River Regional Hospital in Toronto, Ontario on December 31, 2003 at the age of 57. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband; Ivan of Toronto, Ont.; children: Caroline of Toronto, Ont., Stanley (Pansy) of Corner Brook, and Sharon (Wes) of Toronto, Ont.; grandchildren: Fatima, Crystal Lynn, Robert, Stanley Jr., Greg, Reba, Dylon, Angela, Danial, Evelyn, James and Jessie; parents: Robert and Francis Joyce; brothers: Dave (Nina) of Benoit's Cove, Mike (Madonna) of York Harbour, and Francie (Mary) of Benoit's Cove; sisters: Sue (Carl) of Corner Brook and Sadie (Jerome) of Benoit's Cove; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road Sunday, January 4, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of The Sea with Father Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment at the church cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Our Lady Star of The Sea. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

Monday, January 5, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

DOWNING, Caroline
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Caroline Downing announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 3^rd, 2004 at the age of 84. She will be sadly missed by her eight children: Carol Ryan, William Ryan, Joan Repluk (Vaclav), John Ryan (Emmaline), Audrey House, Virginia McGrath (John), Judith Hartery (Alfred), Wanda Maximilian (Mike); twenty three grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren; brother Lawrence Benoit and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Sidney Downing. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 6^th at 10:30 a.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial 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 through our website www.fillatre.ca

BILLARD, George Mills
Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Center on Friday, January 2, 2004, George Mills Billard of St. John's originally of Port aux Basques, at age 71 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 46 years Myra (nee Cook) of St. John's, daughter Lynette (Joe) Kowalchuk of Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, sons: David (Josephine) Billard of St. John's and Darryl (Helen) Billard of Winnipeg, Manitoba; grandchildren: Rebecca Pike (Mike Stratychuk) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Stephen and Adam Billard of St. John's; great-grandchild Ashlea Stratychuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba; brothers: Ralph (Kay) Billard of St. John's, Clayton (Violet) Billard of Rose Blanche, Robert (Leona) Billard of Oakville, Ontario and Roy (Rosemary) Billard of Sidney, British Columbia; sisters: Phyllis (Edgar) Richards of Corner Brook, Joan (Ron) Lee of St. John's, Ruth (Fred) Jarmen of Cambridge, Ontario and Vivian Fleming of Halifax, Nova Scotia; sisters-in-law: Sandra (David) Butler of Guelph, Ontario, Glenda (Jim) Strong of Ottawa, Ontario, Paula (Bert) Powell of Barrie, Ontario, also a large number of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by grandchild Usha-Lyn Pike of Corner Brook, sister Margaret Sexsmith of Peterborough, Ontario and parents Fred and Gladys Billard of Port aux Basques. Resting at Barretts Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. St. John's. Funeral to take place from St. Mary's Anglican Church in St. John's on Monday, 5 January 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be most appreciated. Visitation hours at Barretts Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday January 3 and 4, 2004. For additional information please contact Barretts Funeral Home at 579-6007 or visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book.

PIKE, Wesley Gordon
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wesley Gordon Pike announce his passing on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 78. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 44 years Dorothy (nee: Wareham), daughter Charmaine and husband Everton Forrester, grandson Kenyon Jacob Forrester; sisters: Vera Lidstone, Daffidol Wareham, Lark Harbour, Sylvia Wilton, Corner Brook; brothers: Leslie (Mildred), George (Wanda Webb), Eugene (Betty), Everett (Joan) all of Corner Brook; brothers-in-law: George Wareham (Audrey), Corner Brook, Lloyd Wareham (Gaye), Irishtown; sisters-in-law: Ruby McGinn (Robert), Corner Brook, Lorraine Dowden (Cyril), Shearston, Louise Strickland, Corner Brook, Audrey Wareham, Toronto, and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George and Susanna Pike and brother Josiah. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 6^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, the Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUTCHINGS, Henry Lawrence
Cow Head
July 1^st, 1937 - Jan. 2^nd, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henry Lawrence Hutchings announce his sudden passing on Friday, January 2^nd, 2004 in his 66^th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Irma (nee Dolan). His daughter Chantel Dobson. Two brothers: Stanley (Bride) and Colin (Linda), both of Cow Head. Six sisters: Mary Alice Brown, Jessie Caines, both of Cow Head, Harriett Reid, Olive Mackenzie, both of Norris Point, Nora Knott and Ivy (Harold) Payne, all of Cow Head. His sister-in-law Belinda Hutchings of Cow Head and brother-in-law Nelson Green of Alberta. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Charlene Dobson, parents Blanche & Henry Hutchings, brother Job and sister Nina Green. Visitation took place from the Anglican Church in Cow Head on Saturday and Sunday where funeral services will take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Pratt officiating. Cremation will then follow with interment to take place on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Anglican Cemetery in Cow Head. Flowers or donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would greatly be accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in Our Hearts"

Tuesday, January 6, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BUTT, Bruce
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Monday, January 5^th, 2004, Bruce Butt of London in his 62^nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean (Mitchell) Butt. Loving father of Pauline Elizabeth Blackwell and her husband Darrell and Steven Patrick Butt and Colleen. Beloved Poppa to Jessica, Ryan and Julia. Dear brother of Robert Butt, Maisie Manuel and Yvonne Young and her husband Heber. Brother-in-law of Betty Miller and Verl Gruber. Also missed by all his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Mildred and Arthur Butt, his brother Fred, and his sister-in-law Joan Hounsell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, (2 blocks north of Oxford), (519)641-1793, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 8^th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the London Regional Cancer Centre will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

MERCER, Mary Eliza (nee Boone)
Passed peacefully away at the Pentecostal Senior Citizens Home, Clarke's Beach on Friday, January 2, 2004, Mary Eliza Mercer (nee Boone) formerly of Coley's Point, age 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Walter; sons: David and Lewis; sister: Mildred Boone; brothers: Stanley (Madeline), Arthur (Emmie), sons-in-law: Murray Thompson, Graham Barrett, Frank Boone; daughter-in-law Una Mercer; brother-in-law Elmer Hawe; sisters-in-law: Nina (Bert) Russell, Winnie Mercer and Ruby (Malcolm) Dale. Leaving to mourn daughters: Mildred Barrett, Ivy Mercer Pynn, Marguerite Boone, Mavis (David) Berkshire; sons: Walter (Doris) and Robert (Judy); sister Edna (Edward) Pearl; sisters-in-law: Pearl (Fred) Dibbon and Laura Hawe, daughters-in-law: Yvonne and Sadie Mercer Meadus; 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rested at Moore's Funeral Home, Bay Roberts with visitation held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 5, 2004 at 2 p.m. from Grace United Church, Coley's Point with interment in the United Church Cemetery, Coley's Point. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Grace United Church.

BUNGAY, Alice
Lourdes
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alice Bungay announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Sunday, January 4, 2004 at the age of 79 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband John and four sons: Pat (Betty) Bungay of Lourdes, Edward (Jane) Bungay of Moncton, New Brunswick, Ricky Bungay of Lourdes, Perry (Paula) Bungay of Stephenville and six daughters: Maureen (Alfred) Hynes of Terrenceville, Judy (Rick) Maddigan of St. John's, Joan (Ellis) Marche of Holland Landing, Ontario, Aurelia (Cecil) Martin of Gull Pond, Mary Bungay of Lourdes, Ida (Billy) Greene of Gander, three sisters: Grace (Joe) Hynes of Lourdes, Gertrude Farewell of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mary Garcia of USA and twenty-two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Elsie Peters, brothers: Bill, George, Pat, Alfred and sister Lillian. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, January 7^th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes. As expressions of sympathy, flowers accepted or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.

BRAKE, Laura M.
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Laura Brake announce her passing at the Corner Brook Interfaith Home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January 5, 2004, at the age of 90. She will be sadly missed by her children - four sons: Joseph, Robert (Peg), Kevin and Bruce (Jr.) of Corner Brook, three daughters: Margaret Kennedy (Martin) of Irishtown, Mary Ann (John) of Corner Brook and Pauline Gillingham (Austin) of Cox's Cove, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brother Leo Kelly, Gambo and brother-in-law Gordon Bernard, Bishop's Falls. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce, December 17, 1965; daughter Theresa, February 26, 1996 and grandson Bobby, August 20, 1973. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road, officiated by Fr. Gordon Grace. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Corner Brook Interfaith Home. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

SHEPPARD, George Stanley
Corner Brook, NL
Veteran Royal Navy
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Sheppard announce his passing on Monday, January 5, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years. George Sheppard served six years in the Royal Navy during World War II. He was a gunner on destroyer and battleships including the King George V and the Nelson. His Armed Merchant Cruiser, the Petroclus, was torpedoed in the North Atlantic in November 1940 and he was wounded during the invasion of Italy in 1943. He was a gunner on the King George V during the sinking of the Bismarck. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Anita MacInnis (Walter), Highlands, NL, Norma Childs, Kippens, NL, Linda Lewis (Jerome), Holyrood, NL, Lorraine Tiessen (John), Toronto, ON, Loretta Abbott (Glen), Massey Drive, NL, Mary Sheppard (Paul), Toronto, ON, George Sheppard, Toronto, ON, Jackie Alcock (Gary), Corner Brook, NL and Honorah Sheppard (Robert), Amherst, NS; grandchildren: Terry, Linda and Allan MacInnis, Eddy, Lisa and Stephen Childs, Robert, Jerome, Sean and Mary Lewis, Richard and Kenzie Abbott, Monica and Danica Squires, Melanie and Rebecca-Anne Sheppard-Hickey, Bernie Hughes, Amy and Kyle Alcock, Rebekah and Sarah Sanford; great-grandchildren: Evan, Jeremy, Ryan, Ryan, Melissa, Georgi, Ruairidh, Chelsea, Lucas, Charlie, Danica, Kennedy, Brooklyn, Nathaniel and Nicholas. Brother: Gordon Sheppard, Lark Harbour, brother-in-law James Fletcher, Lark Harbour, sisters-in-law: Margaret Drury, Liverpool, England, Norah Dawson (William), Liverpool, England, as well as other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary, 2001, parents Gordon and Rebecca Sheppard and stepmother Mable Sheppard. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday, 7-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 8, at 10:30 a.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Fr. Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment to follow at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PEARCEY, Kerry Lorraine
Pasadena, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kerry Lorraine Pearcey announce her passing on Sunday, January 4, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 44. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Glenn, daughter Laura and son Greg; parents Norma and Joe Butt, Deer Lake; sisters: Cathy (Stan) Janes, Fort McMurray, Joanne (Nolan) McKay, Deer Lake, Myra (David) Upward, Ottawa; brothers: Arch (Angela) Butt, Tom (Christina) Butt, Deer Lake; mother and father-in-law Hattie and Ted Pearcey and sister and brother-in-law Debbie and Eric Cooper, St. John's; aunts and uncles: Ruth and Edgar Legge, Jack Butt, Pasadena, Marion and Reg Nichols, Deer Lake, Florence Melanson, Alberta, Julia and Ralph Nichols, Deer Lake; 12 nieces and nephews, 7 great nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother David Butt in 1978. Friends may visit the Humber Valley United Church, Pasadena on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon followed by the Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Vera Abbott officiating. The interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Breast Cancer Research or a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BILLARD, George
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George Billard remembered for his commitment to community by Frank Gale, Stephenville (accompanied by a photo of Mr. Billard)
The late George Billard is being remembered as a strong community volunteer by several community leaders here. Mr. Billard passed away at the Health Science Centre in St. John's on Jan. 2 at the age of 71. Mayor Cecil Stein said Mr. Billard was always interested in the community and was an excellent volunteer. He said he was a hard worker and pretty well always the first to take on tasks when they came up at the Stephenville council table. Mr. Billard served as deputy mayor and finance chairman under Mayor Stein, who said he served very well during those years. While in Stephenville, Mr. Billard was a representative for Investors Group and during his second time around he and his wife Myra ran Billard's Bed and Breakfast on New Mexico Drive. Many visitors will attest that his interest in the history of the province and in Stephenville made their stay a pleasant one. Mr. Billard's involvement in the community included being a member of the Shriners, an executive member of the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce, and a member of a number of Lions Clubs across the province and the distinction of being the first governor of District 41-S1. He was twice a member of the Stephenville and St. John's Lions Clubs, the Norris Point Lions Club, the Port aux Basques Lions Club and the Corner Brook Lions Club. Harold Wells, who is a past district governor of 41-S1 and a Lions past council chairman, said Mr. Billard was a good Lion and a person that was in more of their clubs than any other Lion. He said Mr. Billard was a very good organizer and when he took on a project you knew that it was going to be well organized. Mayor Stein said when Mr. Billard left town for St. John's a number of years ago, it was a loss to the community of Stephenville and now his passing is certainly a big loss to his family and many friends.

Wednesday, January 7, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BUTT, Bruce
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Monday, January 5^th, 2004, Bruce Butt of London in his 62^nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean (Mitchell) Butt. Loving father of Pauline Elizabeth Blackwell and her husband Darrell and Steven Patrick Butt and Colleen. Beloved Poppa to Jessica, Ryan and Julia. Dear brother of Robert Butt, Maisie Manuel and Yvonne Young and her husband Heber. Brother-in-law of Betty Miller and Verl Gruber. Also missed by all his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Mildred and Arthur Butt, his brother Fred, and his sister-in-law Joan Hounsell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, (2 blocks north of Oxford), (519)641-1793, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 8th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the London Regional Cancer Centre will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

REID, Garland Booth
Passed away on January 2, 2004 at Kitchener, Ontario, Garland Booth Reid of Bide Arm in his 77^th year. Leaving to mourn his wife, Miriam (nee Canning); children: Marilyn and husband Wesley Keith, Margaret and husband Harvey Randell, Priscilla and husband Naaman Cassell, Jane and husband Woodley Randell, Wade and wife Maisie, all of Bide Arm, Graham and wife Ruby, Waterloo, ON, Booth and wife Olive, Kitchener, ON, Sherlock and wife Verna, Kitchener, ON, Morris and wife Carmel, Cambridge, ON, Joan and husband Winston Patey, Kitchener, ON, David and wife Gladys, Waterloo, ON; brothers: Armenius and wife Audrey, Corner Brook, Dorman and wife Mae, Corner Brook; and sister, Margaret Cull, Corner Brook; 46 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by son Raymond, brother Roland, and sister Elizabeth. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from The Pentecostal Church in Roddickton with Pastor Simms officiating followed by interment in the church cemetery, Bide Arm. Friends may visit the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, Roddickton, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

O'NEILL, Delia (nee Colombe)
Deer Lake
Sept. 30^th, 1905 - Jan. 5^th, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Delia O'Neill announce her passing on Monday, January 5^th, 2004 at her family residence in her 98^th year. She will be sadly missed by her children: Philomena Bennett of Stephenville Crossing, Mary (Walter) Halbot of Goose Bay, Labrador, Ellen (Donald) Martinek of Phoenix, Arizona, Jerome O'Neill of Deer Lake, Alphonsus O'Neill of Stephenville Crossing, Kathleen Russell of Deer Lake, Rita (Frazer) Moore of Clarenville and Ronald (Hope) O'Neill of Ontario; 30 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband John A. O'Neill, two sons-in-law, Raymond Bennett and Jarrel D. Russell; two daughters-in-law Olivine O'Neill and Geraldine O'Neill. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake, today, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of a Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, January 8^th, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Aiden Devine officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wights Road. Funereal arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

HULAN, Mary Elizabeth
Robinsons, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Elizabeth Hulan announce her peaceful passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville, on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at the age of 89. She leaves to mourn her children: Olive Alexander (Aloysius), Stephenville Crossing, Amelia Simms (Don), Elizabeth Bailey (Max), both of Corner Brook, Charlotte Pond (friend Stan) of Corner Brook, Wilfred (Bev), Saskatoon, Lionel (Pearl), Robinsons, Clara Leamon (Lorenzo), Isle-aux-Morts; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother George Organ, Isle-aux-Morts; sisters: Lucy Goosney, Deer Lake, Hilda Vault, Ontario & Ann Armstrong, Ontario, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Charlie in 1981; son Charles in 1969 and grandson Aloysius in 1988; parents Elizabeth Organ in 1992 and James Organ in 1963; sisters: Ivy Moore, Charlotte Ingram, Fan Organ and Libby Organ. Visitation will begin for friends on Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the St. George Anglican Church, Robinsons from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 8^th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request, donations may be made to the family. The family guestbook may be signed at our website www.fillatre.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

SHEPPARD, George Stanley
Corner Brook, NL
Veteran Royal Navy
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Sheppard announce his passing on Monday, January 5, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years. George Sheppard served six years in the Royal Navy during World War II. He was a gunner on destroyer and battleships including the King George V and the Nelson. His Armed Merchant Cruiser, the Petroclus, was torpedoed in the North Atlantic in November 1940 and he was wounded during the invasion of Italy in 1943. He was a gunner on the King George V during the sinking of the Bismarck. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Anita MacInnis (Walter), Highlands, NL, Norma Childs, Kippens, NL, Linda Lewis (Jerome), Holyrood, NL, Lorraine Tiessen (John), Toronto, ON, Loretta Abbott (Glen), Massey Drive, NL, Mary Sheppard (Paul), Toronto, ON, George Sheppard, Toronto, ON, Jackie Alcock (Gary), Corner Brook, NL and Honorah Sheppard (Robert), Amherst, NS; grandchildren: Terry, Linda and Allan MacInnis, Eddy, Lisa and Stephen Childs, Robert, Jerome, Sean and Mary Lewis, Richard and Kenzie Abbott, Monica and Danica Squires, Melanie and Rebecca-Anne Sheppard-Hickey, Bernie Hughes, Amy and Kyle Alcock, Rebekah and Sarah Sanford; great-grandchildren: Evan, Jeremy, Ryan, Ryan, Melissa, Georgi, Ruairidh, Chelsea, Lucas, Charlie, Danica, Kennedy, Brooklyn, Nathaniel and Nicholas. Brother: Gordon Sheppard, Lark Harbour, brother-in-law James Fletcher, Lark Harbour, sisters-in-law: Margaret Drury, Liverpool, England, Norah Dawson (William), Liverpool, England, as well as other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary, 2001, parents Gordon and Rebecca Sheppard and stepmother Mable Sheppard. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday, 7-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 8, at 10:30 a.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Fr. Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment to follow at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WILLIAMS, Dr. John P., MB, B.Ch., BAO, FRCP(C)
(Retired devoted Pathologist & Director of Laboratories at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital for 36 years)
Passed away suddenly at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, January 06, 2004, Dr. John P. Williams, aged 72 years. Predeceased by his loving parents Joe and Marcella Williams. Leaving with loving memories his wife of 41 years, Joan (nee French); beloved children: Peter, Patricia (Doug Randell) and Siobhan. Also leaving to mourn sisters: Kathleen Ackerman (Dick) Bass River, NS; Peggy Gilbert (Art) Whites Lake, NS; Clare Williams, Victoria, BC; brothers: Brain (Vi) London, ON, Terry (Cora) Ottawa, ON, Kevin, Toronto and their families; Aunt Alice Finn (Mike), St. John's; sisters-in-law: Shirley Rex, St. John's, Sheila Fewer (Leo) Grand Falls; Gert McHugh (Reg) Corner Brook; brothers-in-law: John French (Jeannie) Corner Brook and Cyril French (Grace) Corner Brook; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, especially niece Cathy Rex and her husband Ricardo Cumming and John's colleagues and friends throughout the Medical Community. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 09, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. from St. Teresa's Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Thursday, January 8, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

WILLIAMS, Dr. John P., MB, B.Ch., BAO, FRCP(C)
(Retired devoted Pathologist & Director of Laboratories at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital for 36 years)
Passed away suddenly at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, January 06, 2004, Dr. John P. Williams, aged 72 years. Predeceased by his loving parents Joe and Marcella Williams. Leaving with loving memories his wife of 41 years, Joan (nee French); beloved children: Peter, Patricia (Doug Randell) and Siobhan. Also leaving to mourn sisters: Kathleen Ackerman (Dick) Bass River, NS; Peggy Gilbert (Art) Whites Lake, NS; Clare Williams, Victoria, BC; brothers: Brain (Vi) London, ON, Terry (Cora) Ottawa, ON, Kevin, Toronto and their families; Aunt Alice Finn (Mike), St. John's; sisters-in-law: Shirley Rex, St. John's, Sheila Fewer (Leo) Grand Falls; Gert McHugh (Reg) Corner Brook; brothers-in-law: John French (Jeannie) Corner Brook and Cyril French (Grace) Corner Brook; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, especially niece Cathy Rex and her husband Ricardo Cumming and John's colleagues and friends throughout the Medical Community. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 09, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. from St. Teresa's Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

BUTT, Bruce
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Monday, January 5^th, 2004, Bruce Butt of London in his 62^nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean (Mitchell) Butt. Loving father of Pauline Elizabeth Blackwell and her husband Darrell and Steven Patrick Butt and Colleen. Beloved Poppa to Jessica, Ryan and Julia. Dear brother of Robert Butt, Maisie Manuel and Yvonne Young and her husband Heber. Brother-in-law of Betty Miller and Verl Gruber. Also missed by all his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Mildred and Arthur Butt, his brother Fred, and his sister-in-law Joan Hounsell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, (2 blocks north of Oxford), (519)641-1793, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 8^th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the London Regional Cancer Centre will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Friday, January 9, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATH

PROWSE, Helen
Passed away at Toronto on Wednesday, January 7, 2004, Helen Prowse in her 97^th year. She shall be remembered fondly by her daughters: Phebe Langdon, Roberta Pafford, Gwenyth Cameron, Patricia Gilbert and son, Robert Prowse. Grandchildren: Susan and Carolyn Langdon, Bonita McCarthy and Robert Pafford, Tara, Fraser and Amy Gilbert, Colin Cameron and Daniel Prowse will greatly miss their grandma. Friends will be received at the Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park Avenue) Toronto (416-698-2861) on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow.

Saturday, January 10, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BARRY, William Francis
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Heatherton)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Francis Barry announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing on Friday, January 9, 2004 in his 92^nd year. He will be sadly missed by seven sons: Percy Barry (Betty) of Robinsons, Gordon (Linda) Barry of Heatherton, Aiden Barry of Heatherton, Joe (Mary) Barry of Heatherton, Wayne Barry (Susan) of Ontario, Terry (Sandy) Barry of Ontario, Ronnie Barry of Alberta and seven daughters: Margaret (Hubert) Rowe of Heatherton, Alvina (Jim) Booth of Oregon, USA, Marina (Rick) Budden of Ontario, Sheila (Jim) Hatmaker of California, USA, Delia (Richard) Oulton of Ontario, Josephine Barry (Cliff) of British Columbia, Loretta Barry (Fred) of Alberta, one brother Ronald (Carrie) Barry of Heatherton, four sisters: Bride Bailey of Emile Benoit House, Stephenville Crossing, Rita Young of Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing, Delia Cormier of Stephenville, Beatrice Cormier of Noels Pond and twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Geraldine Legge, four brothers, Martin, Reginald, Charlie, Stephen Barry and two sisters, Bertha and Lillian. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Saturday from 2-5 P.M. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, January 12^th at 10:00 A.M. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

LAWRENCE, Lillian B. (Pittman)
Trout River
Nov. 11^th, 1917 - Jan. 8^th, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lillian Lawrence announce her passing on Thursday, January 8^th, 2004 at her residence in her 86^th year. She will be sadly missed by her four sons: Lloyd (Pearl) of Stephenville, Robert (Joan) of Corner Brook, Perley (Joyce) of Brampton, Ontario and George (Jeanette) of Mississauga, Ontario; three daughters: Ruby (Dave) of British Columbia, Freda (George) of St. David's, Rowena (Llewellyn) of Trout River, with whom she resided and Brenda of British Columbia; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her first husband Sidney Pittman and second husband Gordon Lawrence. Visitation will take place from the Salvation Army Church in Trout River today Saturday where also funeral services will take place on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the family plot in Pasadena. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

WEDDING

BYRNE / MARCHAND
Christina, daughter of Julia and Bill Byrne, of Deer Lake, NL, and Jody, son of Normande and Robert Marchand, of Lewisdale, N.S., were united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Church, in Deer Lake, on Nov. 15, 2003. Bishop Vernon Fougere, of Prince Edward Island officiated at the ceremony. Jyl Davis, friend of the Bride, was the Matron of Honour. Stephanie and Vanessa Purcell, cousins of the Bride, were Bridesmaids, and Candice and Victoria Boulos, also cousins of the Bride, were Junior Bridesmaids. Kennedy Langdon, Special friend of both the Bride and Groom, was Flower Girl. Roger Marchand, brother of the groom, was Best Man. The Groomsmen were Dean Cheverie, friend of the Bride and Groom, and William Byrne, brother of the Bride. Ian Boulos, cousin of the Bride, was the Ring Bearer. Mark and David Lane, friends of both the Bride and Groom, were Ushers for the ceremony. The Master of Ceremonies was the Bride's uncle, David Byrne. A reception was held at the Deer Lake Motel. Christina and Jody are now living in Lake Fletcher, N.S. They would like to thank everybody who helped make Nov. 15 so wonderful!

BIRTHS

JOHNSON
Wendy, Ed and big brother Donovan are thrilled to announce the arrival of Ciaran Norman Alan. Ciaran was born October 27, 2003 at the IWK Health Centre, Halifax and weighed 8 lb. 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Alan and Joy Robinson of Corner Brook and Norm and Ruby Johnson of St. Anthony.

CUTLER
Michael and Juanita (Coady) are very excited to announce the birth of their handsome son, Coady James Cutler, on December 10 at 9:45 a.m., weighing 8 lb. 11 oz. and measuring 21" long at the HSC, St. John's. Coady is welcomed by very proud grandparents Ann Coady, Cape Broyle and Roy and Jean Cutler, Cottesmore, UK as well as his aunts, uncles and a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Smrz, Corner Brook and Dr. Delaney, St. John's for excellent prenatal care and ensuring all was well with baby and mommy. Thanks to Dr. Delaney, Dr. Parsons, nurse Joan Dalton and team for a safe and happy delivery as well as staff of 5 NB for all their care. Coady is very lucky to have his own guardian angel in his grandfather James Coady (Jr.).

DECKER
Dwayne, Sandra and Ocean Decker are ecstatic to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Jacob Phillip Randy on November 7, 2003 at W.M.R.H. in Corner Brook, weighing 8 lb. 3 oz. Special thank you to Dr. Hammon, Dr. Healey, Nursing staff on Maternity Ward and Case Room, staff of Zellers in Corner Brook for their support and many family and friends. Proud grandparents are Gertie Earle (late Clyde Earle) and Diane Nicolle (late Keith Mitchell).

Monday, January 12, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

ROBERTS, Alma (nee: Johnson)
Interfaith Home
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away Saturday, January 10^th, 2004 at the Interfaith Home, Alma Roberts at the age of 94. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Keith Roberts (Debbie) and her daughter Eileen Slade (Dave); two grandchildren: Carolyn Penney (Geoffrey), Shelley Slade; sister Ida Lundrigan and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Cyril James Roberts in 1977 and twin sister Olga White in 1993. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 13^th, at 10:30 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, The Very Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating, followed by the interment at the Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MARCHE, John Francis
Lourdes
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Marche announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Friday, January 9^th, 2004 at the age of 96 years. He will be sadly missed by his five sons: Roy (Lena) in Lourdes, Clyde (Joan) in Gull Pond, Fintan (Perpetua) in Three Rock Cove, Gerard (Carmel) in Baie de Verde and Patrick (Joan) in Stephenville; his six daughters: Nora (Richard) Fitzpatrick, Shirley (Ronald) Power, and Judy Felix all in Lourdes, Anne (Robert) Olson and Eileen (Peter) Strub both in the U.S.A. and Cynthia (William) Collier in Three Rock Cove, along with 48 grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place today, January 12^th, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Three Rock Cove. Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street in Stephenville.

Tuesday, January 13, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

PIKE, Arthur Allan
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Arthur Pike announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, January 12, 2004 at the age of 76 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 47 years, Regina; sons: Greg and Brian, both of Calgary, Alberta; three grandsons: Matthew, Adam and Patrick of Calgary, Alberta; sisters: Mildred Clarke (Abner) of Pasadena, Jean of Corner Brook and Geraldine Spare of Massachusetts; brothers: Cecil (Violet), Frank (Audrey) all of Corner Brook and Harold of St. John's. He was predeceased by parents, Arthur and Ethel Pike and brothers and sisters: Bram, Sam, Mary, Irene and Myrtle. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, January 12, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 13, 2004 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Temple with Major Cooper officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The family guest book may be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

JOYCE, Veronica
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, January 12^th, 2004 Veronica Joyce in her 93^rd year. She leaves to mourn her daughter Helen Cook (Ivor) of Curling; grandchildren: Sherri Lynn Boland (Johnny) of British Columbia, Tina Bishop (Gary) of Corner Brook; great grandchildren: Brandon, Janelle, Jesse, Luke and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Bill in 1953. Special thanks to the VON workers, Dr. O'Driscoll and Gertie Skeard. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 14^th at 2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street, Father Bernard Buckle officiating, followed by the interment at the family plot in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Curling. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), Sacred Heart Church or a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

KELLY, Mary Evangeline (Eva)
156 Kippens Road, Kippens
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Evangeline (Eva) Kelly announce her passing at her residence in Kippens on Sunday, January 11, 2004 at the age of 91 years. She will be sadly missed by her four sons: Gordon of Kippens, Emile (Lucienne) of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Kevin (Deborah) of Toronto, Ontario, Raphael (Madonna) of Bishops Falls and three daughters: Joan Marie Kreibich of Kippens, Mary (George) Rootes of Minnesota, USA, Pauline (Francis) Hynes of Kippens and one sister, Rita Caines of Port Saunders, 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Kelly in 1984. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, January 14^th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

MASTIN, David Charles
May 5^th, 1982 - January 12, 2004
On January 12^th, 2004, David Charles Mastin passed peacefully in to the presence of the Lord after a courageous six month battle with cancer, at the age of 21. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his parents Michael and Ada Mastin, sister Amanda Mastin, soul mate Janice Williams, grandmother Emma Mastin, aunts and uncles. Guy (Athena) Millier, Seal Cove, Victoria Saunders, Main Brook, Selma Combden, Corner Brook, Stella (Reginald) Russell, Port Hope Simpson and great-aunt Joyce Mastin, England. As well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Charles Mastin and George and Violet Hillier. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake, today from 7-9 p.m. as well as tomorrow from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15^th at 2 p.m. from the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church with Pastor Terry Snow officiating. Interment will be held at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wight's Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To make a memorial donation or to sign the family guest book visit our website, www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, January 14, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

MASTIN, David Charles
May 5^th, 1982 - January 11, 2004
On January 11^th, 2004, David Charles Mastin passed peacefully in to the presence of the Lord after a courageous six month battle with cancer, at the age of 21. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his parents Michael and Ada Mastin, sister Amanda Mastin, soul mate Janice Williams, grandmother Emma Mastin, aunts and uncles, Guy (Althea) Hillier, Seal Cove, Victoria Saunders, Main Brook, Selma Combden, Corner Brook, Stella (Reginald) Russell, Port Hope Simpson and great-aunt Joyce Mastin, England. As well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Charles Mastin and George and Violet Hillier. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15^th at 2 p.m. from the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church with Pastor Terry Snow officiating. Interment will be held at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Wight's Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To make a memorial donation or to sign the family guest book visit our website, www.fillatre.ca

CURTIS, Joseph
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at J. I. O'Connell Centre, Joseph Curtis at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his son Gerald (Bud) and his wife Mary of Curling, daughter Gertrude Peck of Labrador City (friend Samuel Allen) and daughter-in-law Joan Curtis of Deer Lake, sister Jean Hynes of Curling, brother David Curtis and his wife Nina of Curling, half-brother Ronald Payne of Hawkes Bay, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren, sisters-in-law: Stella Curtis, Curling, Joan Curtis, Corner Brook, Marion (Jack) Allen, Curling, as well as many friends and family. He was predeceased by his wife Ella, 2003 and his son John, 2000, of Deer Lake, son-in-law Delbert Peck, 1996, of Labrador City, brothers John and Gordon, sister Kathleen Callan of England. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mary's Anglican Church, Curling, Rev. Ed King officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the J. I. O'Connell Centre, 3rd Floor, or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HARRIS, Marilyn (Marlie) Elizabeth
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marlie Harris announce her passing at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, January 12, 2003 at the age of 42 years. She leaves to mourn her husband of 11 years, Sid; precious daughter, Emilie; her parents, Fred and Martha Douglas of Grand Bank; sister, Maxine Flynn (Michael) of Chapel's Cove; brother, Frank (Cora) of Grand Bank; mother-in-law Sadie Harris of Grand Bank; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Wayne and father-in-law, Edward Harris. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, January 15, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael's Anglican Church, Park Drive on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Druggett officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Epilepsy Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or St. Michael's Memorial Church Fund. The family guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

WELSH, Winston Bramwell
144 Humber Road, Corner Brook
Jan. 18^th, 1936 - Jan. 12^th, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Winston Bramwell Welsh announce his passing on Monday, January 12^th, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 67^th year. He will be sadly missed by his common-in-law wife Catherine Sheppard; his children: Harold (Colleen) of St. John's, Fred (Heather), Tony (Laura) both of Nova Scotia, Winston Jr. (Tracey) of Stephenville and Kelly Ann Welsh of Corner Brook; 12 grandchildren: Jonathan, Jessica, Samantha, Kristen, Dale, Anthony, Nicholas, Michaela, Shawna, Brady, Alexander and Jonathan; two step-children: Dexter (Heather) of Surrey, B.C. and Tracey (Nick) Saridag of Toronto; two brothers: Enos (Tilly), and Leslie (Shirley) both of Islington; one sister, Audrey (Clarence) Sheppard of Deer Lake; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place today Wednesday from St. Matthews Anglican Church Hall in Hearts Delight where also funeral services will take place on Thursday at 2:00 P.M. from the Anglican Church in Hearts Delight with interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

HILLIARD, Bertha May
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Hilliard announce her passing on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at her residence at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her seven children: Claudia (Eugene) Bortz, Homestead, Florida, Rowena Wiseman, Toronto, ON, Nada (Bruce) Borden, Corner Brook, Neva Hilliard (Chris Van Netten), Vancouver, BC, Colin (Joanne Stone), Corner Brook, Gerard (Lillian), Corner Brook and Verna Hilliard, Ottawa, ON; 11 grandchildren: Chalmer and Cynthia Bortz, Stephanie, Sharon, Stephen and Sheldon Wiseman, Rhonda, Duane and Shawn Borden, Geoffrey and Andrea Hilliard; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters: Ruth Lewis, Curling and Barbara (Ronald) Murphy, Corner Brook; sisters-in-law: Hilda Gregory, Curling and Olive Peddle, Corner Brook, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband John Richard Hilliard, February, 1995 and son-in-law Gordon Wiseman, August, 1994. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15^th at 2:00 p.m. from Memorial United Church, Curling, Mrs. Mary Brinson officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to Memorial United Church, Curling. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Thursday, January 15, 2003, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BRAKE, Hannah Maria (nee Payne)
Parsons Pond
March 4^th, 1928 - January 13^th, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hannah Brake announce her passing on Tuesday, January 13^th, 2004 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in her 75^th year. She leaves to mourn her children with fond and loving memories, Valda (Leonard) of Parsons Pond, David (Elaine) of Rocky Harbour, Wallace (Phoebe) of Corner Brook, Robert (Cassie), Bryant Jr. (Betty), Ada (Aster), Nina (Lewis) all of Parsons Pond, Jack (Gail) of Cow Head, Wade (Sharon), Jeannie (Thomas) both of Parsons Pond; 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; her sisters: Delora (Bill), Mary (Claude); brothers: George (Blanche), Richard (Charlotte) and Sandy (Alvina); her sister-in-law Mildred and brother-in-law Clayton. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Bryant, parents Mary Ann and Norman Payne, sisters Kathleen and Eliza, brothers Henry and Earl, daughter-in-law Anita, brothers-in-law Hebert and Stanley. Visitation will take place from the Gospel Hall in Parsons Pond today, Thursday from where the funeral service will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Mr.Peter Matthews, Mr. Bert Joyce and Rev. Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Parsons Pond. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

LEVALLIANT, Alfred Raymond (Ray)
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ray LeValliant announce his passing on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 83 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife of 56 years, Ella; daughter Sharon (Reg) Carter, Corner Brook; dear granddaughter Sara (Martin) Duchesne, Corner Brook; three precious great grandchildren: Gabriella, Sophie and Erik Duchesne; two brothers: Gordon (Bride) and Edmund, Gander; sister-in-law Dolly, Halifax, as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Brainard, sister Edna and sister-in-law Ida. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. from Oakland United Church, Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HARRIS, Marilyn (Marlie) Elizabeth
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marlie Harris announce her passing at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, January 12, 2003 at the age of 42 years. She leaves to mourn her husband of 11 years, Sid; precious daughter, Emilie; her parents, Fred and Martha Douglas of Grand Bank; sister, Maxine Flynn (Michael) of Chapel's Cove; brother, Frank (Cora) of Grand Bank; mother-in-law Sadie Harris of Grand Bank; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Wayne and father-in-law, Edward Harris. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, January 15, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael's Anglican Church, Park Drive on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Druggett officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Epilepsy Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or St. Michael's Memorial Church Fund. The family guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

WALSH, Kevin M.
Kippens
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kevin M. Walsh announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the age of 61 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Elaine and one son, Kent (Kimberly) Walsh of Fredericton, New Brunswick, granddaughter, Mackenzie Walsh, mother, Catherine Walsh of Alberta and five brothers: Henry (Orla) of Ontario, Rick (Colleen), Larry (Cathy), Len (Janet), Mike (Joann), all of Alberta and eight sisters: Mary (Frank) Quirk of St. John's, Theresa Walsh, Trudy (Ray) Cote, all of Ontario, Kay (Colin) Hefford of Alberta, Joan (Louis) Wilson of New Brunswick, Sister Doris Walsh of NL, Jean (Jerry) Lanthier of Ontario, Ann (Gus) Pumphrey of Grand Falls and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Walsh and his brother, Edward Walsh. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, January 16^th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

Friday, January 16, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

NEAL, Viola Ruth
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ruth Neal announce her passing on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, at the age of 55 years. She will be sadly missed by her eight sisters: Mazie (Mark Joyce), Cynthia, Linda (Garfield Green), Eileen (Leo Burton), Donna (Terry Byrne), Bonnie (Reginald Young), all residing in Corner Brook, Sylvia (Dawson Janes) residing in Labrador City, and Gloria (Wayne House) residing in Port Saunders; three brothers: Harry (Elaine), Rodney (Lisa) both residing in Corner Brook and Perry (Brenda) residing in Deer Lake; her grandmother, Mrs. Effie Simmonds of Bonne Bay, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Mary Neal. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9, and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 18^th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Pentecostal Tabernacle, Elizabeth Street, officiated by Pastor Calvin Andrews. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation, Renal Dialysis Unit or to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MCDONALD, Richard Francis
Corner Brook
June 16, 1925 - January 15, 2004
Passed away January 15, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his sons: Terry (Denise), Mario (Patricia), Dean and Cory; his daughters: Maureen (Alan), Dianne, Corrine; brothers: Aloysius, Michael, Ted, Robert, Andrew and Ronald; sisters: Marguerite, Veronica, Madonna and Helen; and grandchildren: Charlton, Adrian, Jonathon, Joanne, Ian, Justin, Gabrielle, Jessica, Abby and Alicia. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17^th at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer and Immaculate Conception on Mount Bernard Avenue, Corner Brook. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Ward at Western Memorial Regional Hospital or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday, January 17, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

CHELL, Lois Davida
New Glasgow
(Formerly of Durham)
Passed away on Monday, January 12, 2003 at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, Lois Davida Chell, 74. Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Minnie (Gorveatte) Rushton. Lois had been a resident of New Glasgow for the past two years having previously resided in Durham for some six years. Lois was an adherent of Durham Presbyterian Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her husband, Rod, New Glasgow; sons: David (Shirley) Stewiake/Snowlake, Tim, Corner Brook, NL, Tom (Janice), Weyburn, Sask, Kim (Dixie) St. Albert, Alta; Regan (Patsy), Air Ronge, Sask; 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild. She was predeceased by her brother, Jack; sisters: Jewell Barton and Phyllis Dixon. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service at the request of the deceased. Arrangements are under the direction of the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Donations in memory of Lois may be made to Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society.

FITZPATRICK, Florence Ann
Bay St. George
Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Lourdes)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Florence Ann Fitzpatrick announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing on Friday, January 16, 2004 at the age of 74 years. She will be sadly missed by ten sons: Tony and Robert, both of Stephenville, David of Piccadilly, Louis of West Bay, Bernard of Prince Edward Island, Norman and Ronnie, both of Nova Scotia, Raymond and Joseph, both of Kitchener, Ontario, Richard of London, Ontario and four daughters: Madonna (Kevin) Connors and Theresa Fitzpatrick, all of St. John's, Berthina Fitzpatrick of Kitchener, Ontario, Jeanie of Germany and one brother, Frank (Dorothy) Young of Lourdes, two sisters: Millie and Angela, both of Stephenville, a large circle of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Fitzpatrick. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Saturday and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, January 19^th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in West Bay. As expressions of sympathy, flowers would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.

BENOIT, Adolphus
Passed peacefully away on January 10, 2004 Adolphus Benoit at the Carmelite House Grand Falls-Windsor. He was 99 years of age and was a Justice of Peace. Predeceased by parents Adolph and Ann Benoit, sisters Bride Leroux and Maude Lee, brothers John, Isaac and Calius. Left to mourn are wife Mary, step-sons, Peter (wife Mary) of Marystown, NL, Joe (wife Mary) of Cambridge, ON, Anthony (wife Pamela) of Mississauga, ON, Ambrose of Mississauga, ON, Raymond (wife Barbara) of Wabush, Labrador, special God Child Adolphus Jesso (wife Connie) of Bordon, ON, stepdaughter Alicia (husband Kevin Barry) of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, 12 step grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Father Wayne Cummings conducted funeral services on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 P.M. Interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Main Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbearers were Leo Williams, Tom Jackson, Brian Fudge, Jerry Lewis, Pat Alyward and Ivan George.

WHEELER, Isabelle Roberta
York Harbour, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Isabelle Wheeler announce her passing on Friday, January 16, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 59 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Calvin, daughter Debbie (Bryan) McLeod, Sydney, NS; son Colin, Kitchener, ON; grandchildren Megan and Andrew, Sydney, NS; sisters: Lorraine Mouland (special friend Selby Gosse), Sydney, NS, Lillian (Gordon) Dunne, Sydney, NS, Loretta (Arthur) Wheeler, York Harbour, and brother John (Carol) Druggett, Kippens. She was predeceased by her parents John & Eliza Druggett. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour on Sunday 2-4 and 8-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Reverend David Pearce. 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 through our website www.fillatre.ca

BIRTH

LEONARD
Stephen and Rosilyn (Wiseman) are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy Andrew Stephen Gregory on November 20^th at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, weighing 8 lb 8 oz. Welcomed by proud grandparents Kenneth and Joyce Wiseman and Jerry and Daphne Leonard and aunt Susan and uncle Lyndon and special cousin Gregory.

ENGAGEMENT

SALIDO / YOUNG
The parents of Valerie Salido and Michael Young proudly announce their engagement on Christmas Eve in San Antonio, Texas. Michael is the son of James and Joan (Taylor) Young, formerly of Corner Brook, and grandson of Winnifred Taylor of Corner Brook.

SEAWARD / LAMSWOOD
Gary and Anne Marie Seaward wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Jeff, son of Foster and Connie Lamswood. The engagement took place October 21, 2003. An August 2004 wedding is being planned.

WEDDING

SPURRELL / BALDWIN
The marriage of Krista, daughter of Evelyn and Bill Spurrell of Goulds, NL, to Damian, son of Nina Baldwin and Ken Baldwin of Corner Brook, took place on the beach at Breezes Superclubs in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on December 30, 2003. Special thanks are extended to all family and friends who were able to attend the wedding and make their special day even more memorable. Krista and Damian look forward to many more years of happiness!

Monday, January 19, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BLANCHARD, Bertha Marion (nee Parsons)
Sept. 15, 1941 - Jan. 16, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Marion Blanchard announce her passing on Friday, January 16, 2004 at the Bonne Bay Hospital in her 62^nd year. She will be sadly missed with fond and loving memories by her husband Bryant, her children: Faith Parsons (Ken) of Halifax, Douglas (Gin) of St. John's, Wilma (Scott) Steward of Brampton, Justin (Terri) of St. Paul's, Darcene Blanchard of Parsons Pond, Iona Blanchard (Jeffrey House) of Parsons Pond, and Dolly (Victor) Hughes of New Ferolle, her grandchildren: Nikita of Parsons Pond, Breanna of Halifax, Allison, Heather of St. John's, Andrew, Jerome, Leann of St. Paul's, Jennifer, John-Ross, Jada and Jenna of Parsons Pond, Wanda-Lee, Colton, Chelsey, Brandon of Parsons Pond, Alison and Amber of New Ferolle. Three brothers: Ben (Annie), Harvey (Alma) and Andy (Hannah) all of Parsons Pond; three sisters: Dorcas Goosney of Birchy Head, Julie (Poius) Keough and Christine (Arch) Payne both of Parsons Pond. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son Harold and her son-in-law Sterling. Visitation took place at the Anglican Church in Parsons Pond on Saturday and Sunday where also funeral services will take place today Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"

FORSEY, Joan Douglas
Corner Brook, NL
Mar. 7, 1920 - Jan. 16, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joan Forsey (nee Pygas) announce her passing on Friday, January 16, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband John Aaron Forsey. She leaves to mourn her daughters: Elaine Forsey of Vancouver, BC, Dian Forsey of Toronto, ON, and Sandra Weldon of Ottawa, ON; and family members Patricia Brown, Brian Weldon and Stuart Jones; and grandchildren: John Rogers (Monica), Paula Carr (Richard), Alan Rogers (Lana), David Weldon, Michael Weldon, her great grandchildren: Hannah Carr, Amanda Rogers, Emma Carr and James Rogers. She is survived by her brother Bernard Pygas (Sylvia) and sister Shirley Chaulk (Eric). She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Pygas (Eleanor). Also leaving to mourn a circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street, Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

YOUNG, Mary Cecelia
Ship Cove
(Formerly of Sheaves Cove)
Jan. 15, 1903 - Jan. 16, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Cecelia Young announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, January 16, 2004 at the age of 101 years. She will be sadly missed by her children: James (Lorraine) of Stephenville, Hector (Geraldine) of Sheaves Cove, Leo of Piccadilly, Maisie (Vincent) of Cape St. George, Doreen (Narcisse) of Ship Cove, Mike (Maude) of Port au Port, daughter-in-law, Annie Mary of Sheaves Cove, son-in-law Matthew of Sheaves Cove, sisters: Kathleen Martin of Halifax, Margaret Curneau of Stephenville Crossing, Bride Rowe, Bertina Benoit, Lily Young all of Stephenville and brothers: Randell Jesso of Black Duck, Ronald Jesso of Cape St. George, Callis Jesso and Leo Jesso, both of Sheaves Cove and 55 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Young, her sons John, Larry and daughter Geraldine, sisters, Kate, Sarah and brothers, Fredrick, John, Francis and Louis. Friends may call at St. Joseph's Chapel in Sheaves Cove on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph's Chapel in Sheaves Cove with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Sheaves Cove. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.

MOULTON, Curtis Maxwell
Nicholsville, Deer Lake
Oct. 14, 1929 - Jan. 18, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Curtis Maxwell Moulton announce his passing on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 74^th year. He will be sadly missed with fond and loving memories by his wife Myrna, his children: Bill (Sarah) Moulton of Lower Sackville, Joanne (Kevin) Hardy of Gander, Brenda (Brock) White of Kippens, Terrie (Ben) Gale of St. John's, Connie Moulton of Toronto and Susan (Kevin) Foley of St. John's, his step-children: Monty (Kay) of Marystown, Daphne (Jerry) Foote of Brampton, Betty (Scott) Young of Beachside, Carol (John) Bruggett of Kippens, David (Cindy) Brown of Deer Lake, Sharon Joyce of Brampton and Darryl (Stephanie) Brown of Sudbury, 26 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, his brother Tom (Willie) Moulton of Corner Brook, two sisters: Betty (Ian) Harper of Mississauga and Beatrice (Eldon) Drodge of Nicholsville, his special furry friend Snoopy. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary and parents Mack and Nellie Moulton. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake today Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Snow officiating. Cremation to follow. By request of the family in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund or the Palliative Care Unit. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"

LECOURE, Eva Margaret
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stepheville Crossing
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eva Margaret LeCoure announce her passing on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing at the age of 94. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children: Donald (Thelma), Madonna (Ted) Young both of St. George's, Ronald (Cecelia) of St. Bernard's, Eileen (Larry) of St. Albans, Nevin (Ann) of Labrador City and Billy (Patsy) of Brampton, Ontario as well as 23 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Frank and twin sons, Clifford and Clayton. The family will be receiving friends on Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in St. George's from where the funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Ariel Garcia officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery, Shallop Cove. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

LOCKE, Irene "Joan"
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joan Locke announce her passing on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at her residence at the age of 64 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her seven children: Wanda (Howard) Power, Cambridge, ON, Shirley (Clarence) Squires, Corner Brook, NL, Jerry (Myra) Locke, St. John's, Edwina Quibell, Corner Brook, Fabian (Maureen) Locke, Cambridge, Sheldon (Debbie) Locke, Toronto, ON and Jarvis Locke, Oshawa, ON, grandchildren: Patricia, Howard, Jason, Stephanie, Sabrina, Joey, Karen, Amanda, Kyle, Sheldon Jr., Connor and Damian; great grandchildren: Evan and Nathan; special friend, Ron, brothers: Fred and Tom (Jean) Targett, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers, Art, Ron, Les, Joe and Frank. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at 10:30 a.m. from All Saints Church, Clarence Street, Rev. Monica Coffin officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUMPHREY, Thomas
Corner Brook, NL
May 20, 1924 - Jan. 17, 2004
Veteran WWII
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Humphrey announce his passing on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years. Mr. Humphrey served in the Royal Canadian Army Infantry (weapons), WWII. He also served as the Deputy District Governor of the Lion's Club, a past chairman of the official board of the First United Church, as well as a present member. Leaving to mourn his loss with very fond and loving memories is his wife of 53 years, Alice, (nee Samways), three sons: Tom Jr., Corner Brook, Barry, Ottawa and Richard, Red Deer, seven grandchildren: David, Donald, Janice, Tommy Jr. (TC), Kendra, Cheyanne and Roderick; Anne Humphrey, Sharon Chaulk as well as relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Robert and his sister Jennie. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. from the First United Church, Park Street, Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the First United Church Restoration Fund. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, January 20, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

MOULTON, Curtis Maxwell
Nicholsville, Deer Lake
Oct. 14, 1929 - Jan. 18, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Curtis Maxwell Moulton announce his passing on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 74^th year. He will be sadly missed with fond and loving memories by his wife Myrna, his children: Bill (Sarah) Moulton of Lower Sackville, Joanne (Kevin) Harvey of Gander, Brenda (Brock) White of Kippens, Terrie (Ben) Gale of St. John's, Connie Moulton of Toronto and Susan (Kevin) Foley of St. John's, his step-children: Monty (Kay) of Marystown, Daphne (Jerry) Foote of Brampton, Betty (Scott) Young of Beachside, Carol (John) Druggett of Kippens, David (Cindy) Brown of Deer Lake, Sharon Joyce of Brampton and Darryl (Stephanie) Brown of Sudbury; 26 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, his brother Tom (Willie) Moulton of Corner Brook; two sisters: Betty (Ian) Harper of Mississauga and Beatrice (Eldon) Drost of Nicholsville, his special furry friend Snoopy. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary and parents Percy Mack and Nellie Moulton. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Snow officiating. Cremation to follow. By request of the family in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund or the Palliative Care Unit. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our hearts"

HUMPHREY, Thomas
Corner Brook, NL
May 20, 1924 - Jan 17, 2004
Veteran WWII
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Humphrey announce his passing on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years. Mr. Humphrey served in the Royal Canadian Army Infantry (weapons), WWII. He also served as the Deputy District Governor of the Lion's Club, a past chairman of the official board of the First United Church, as well as a present member. Leaving to mourn his loss with very fond and loving memories is his wife of 53 years, Alice, (nee Samways), three sons: Tom Jr., Corner Brook, Barry, Ottawa and Richard, Red Deer; seven grandchildren: David, Donald, Janice, Tommy Jr. (TC), Kendra, Cheyanne and Roderick; Anne Humphrey, Kathryn Humphrey, Sharon Chaulk as well as relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Robert and his sister Jennie. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. from the First United Church, Park Street, Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the First United Church Restoration Fund. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MCCARTHY, Sarah (Sadie)
Benoit's Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sadie McCarthy announce her passing on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at the Health Science Centre, St. John's, at the age of 69 years. Leaving to mourn with very fond and loving memories is her husband and life partner of 52 years, Jerome, six devoted children: Wayde (Victoria), Martha (Roy), Robbie (Christina), Fay (Glenn), Harold and Pat; three cherished grandsons: Stephen, Robert and Austin; her parents: Frances and Robert Joyce, one precious sister, Sue Alyward (Carl), three brothers, Dave (Nina), Mike (Madonna), and Francie (Mary), long time friends Jan, Lucy and Janie, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son Stephen, 1954 and sister Rita Vincent, 2003. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The mass will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Benoit's Cove, officiated by Fr. Bernard Buckle. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WALSH, Jeremiah
Pasadena, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jeremiah Walsh announce his passing at the Capt. Wm. Jackman Hospital, Labrador City at the age of 78 years. He leaves to mourn daughters: Kim (Nick) Bryan of Labrador City and Darlene (Mark Howarth) of Alberta; sons: Chris (Barb) Foster of Labrador City and Tony Foster of North Bay, ON; grandchildren: Kristie Lynn, Nikki, Jeremy, Tammy, Trista, T.J., Tyler, Kayla and Chris; great granddaughter Toni; great grandson Clayton; brothers: Billy (Adena), Tommy (Aggie), and Paul (Catherine) all of Pasadena. He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen (2003), parents, Patrick and Elizabeth; brother, Jim and sister Bride. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Church, Pasadena on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church, Pasadena with Father Peddle officiating. Interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Church St. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to charity of one's choice. The guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

MARTIN, Danny T.
8 McCarthy's Lane, Kippens
(Formerly of Lourdes)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Danny T. Martin announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Monday, January 19, 2004 at the age of 73 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Evelyn and four sons: Cecil (Aurelia) Martin of Gull Pond, Daniel (Dana) Martin of Toronto, Ontario, Richard (Alma) Martin of Lourdes, Gerald (Tanya) Martin of Prince Edward Island and four daughters: Mary Fitzpatrick of Three Rock Cove, Margaret (Jim) LaCosta of Piccadilly, Theresa (Reggie) Bullen of Lourdes, Susan Martin (Cosmas Gillis) of Piccadilly, he will also be sadly missed by the Barrett family and one brother, Redmond (Leanne) Smith of Lourdes; 41 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Susanna Martin, his brother, Aloysius Martin and sister, Rita Smith. Friends may call at Russell's Firewall Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, January 21^st at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

Wednesday, January 21, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATH

YOUNG, Ronald David
Corner Brook, NL
(Formerly of Shallops Cove)
July 6, 1953 - January 20, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ronald Young announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, January 20^th at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 50 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife Anne, son Ronnie (Melissa); step-sons: Pat (Tammy) and Shannon; step-daughter Stephanie Higgins (Brad Lovell); grandson Zayne; granddaughters: Rebecca-Lynn, Danielle, Triston and Robin; brother Rick (Christine); sisters: Elizabeth (Hughie) McLean, Dorothy (Curtis) Garnier, Brenda (Butch) Barron, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Mary Young. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 23^rd at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling, Fr. Bernard Buckle officiating. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, donations may be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Thursday, January 22, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

JANES, George A.
Passed peacefully away at Mountain View Estates, Corner Brook on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Left with fond and loving memories, three children: Lloyd in Quebec, Henry (Sandra) in Mt. Pearl and Ruth Hickey (Don) in Steady Brook; brothers: Roland (Martha), Charles (Annie); sisters: Naomi Yates (Ron), Elizabeth Rumbolt, Jessie Neal (Newman), Effie Coderre (Ernie) and families; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1996 and sister Mary. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 24^th at 2:00 p.m. from The First Pentecostal Church, Premier Drive, Pastor Velmer Bessey officiating, followed by the interment at the Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

LAMBE, James Patrick
11 Crown Avenue, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Patrick Lambe announce his passing in St. John's on January 14, 2004 at the age of 63 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Suzanne and three sons: James Jr. (Kim) Lambe of Ottawa, Paul Lambe of Ottawa, Don (Kelly) Lambe of Vars, Ontario; one daughter, Darlene (Sam) March of Toronto, Ontario; two sisters: Mary York and Janiece (Don) Scheidt, all of Indiana; five grandchildren: Dillon, Sydney, Joshua, Alexander, Zakary; nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Angela Lambe. Cremation Service took place in St. John's. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Friday, January 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, January 24^th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

MICHELIN, John
Brampton, Ontario
Passed peacefully away at his residence in Brampton, Ontario on January 20^th, 2004, after a long battle with cancer, John Michelin, beloved husband of Daphne Michelin (nee White of Stephenville). He is also survived by his six sisters and one brother. He was predeceased by one sister, one brother and his parents Boysie and Julia Michelin of Jamaica. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22^nd, 2004 from Andrews Funeral Centre in Brampton.

NEWMAN, Cecil Oliver
Woodstock, NL
(Formerly of Harbour Deep)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecil Oliver Newman, age 68, announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Tamara Newman and sister Catherine Newman. Left with fond and loving memories are wife Daphne; son Morris (Debbie), Woodstock; daughters: Maxine Ropson (Kirby), Baie Verte, Rhonda Loder (Terry), River of Ponds, Gaye Ropson (Ricky), St. Anthony; grandchildren: Ian, Robyn, Mason, Jordan and Brandon; brother Freeman Newman (Greta), Boyd Arm and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from Wimbleton's Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and then from Faith United Church, Woodstock after 6 p.m. Funeral service to follow on Friday, January 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Faith United Cemetery, Woodstock. As an expression of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wimbleton's - Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home, Baie Verte, phone 709-532-9555.

Friday, January 23, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

KEAN, Angela E.
Plum Point
Angela Ellen Latitia (nee McFetridge) Kean passed away January 10, 2004 at the Burin Health Care Centre after a battle with cancer. She was in her 69^th year. Angela was originally from Portrush, Northern Ireland. She served in the RAF and received a medal for her service in Malaya/Singapore. Later she moved into the RCAF where she met her husband Roland Kean, from Plum Point, Newfoundland. They had four children, Patricia, Maura (deceased January 12, 1980), Sean and Matthew. Angela was known for her community involvement and political organizational abilities, especially during the Peckford years. Mourning the loss of their wife and mother are husband Roland; daughter Patricia; sons: Sean (Roni) and Matthew (Janice); grandchildren: Joshua, Melanie, Erin and Ryan, as well as many other close friends and relatives. The funeral service was held at the Anglican Church in Plum Point at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 15 with Rev. Hounsell-Drover officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery in Flowers Cove. Those who wish to make a donation, may do so to the Cancer Society in Angela's name. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Wilfred Hutchings, funeral director.

WARREN, Lorna B.
Passed peacefully away at the O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook on Wednesday, January 21, 2004, Lorna B. Warren of New Perlican, age 88 years. Predeceased by husband Abdon; brothers: Merrill and Munroe. Leaving to mourn two daughters: Pauline (Frank) Bishop, Thunder Bay, ON and Nora (Edward) Trudeau, Toronto, ON; three sons: Malcolm (Margaret), Deer Lake, Robert (Viola), Leading Tickle and Merrill (Violet), Toronto, ON; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister Mary Ann Penney, the O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, New Perlican and from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in St. Augustine's Anglican Cemetery, New Perlican. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Augustine's Anglican Cemetery, New Perlican. For any additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

Saturday, January 24, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATH

BARRIAULT, Michael A.
Curling, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Barriault announce his passing on Friday, January 23, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife Florence, son Stephen (Vivian), Bedford, NS, and daughter Dawn, Curling, three grandchildren: Michael, Alicia and Adrienne, brother Everette Barriault (Marjorie), niece Alice Flynn, nephews Jack Barriault (Joan) and Paul Barriault (Connie), as well as other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Alice, brothers: Raymond, Patrick, Donald and Stephen, and sister Angela Butt. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 26, at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling, Fr. Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BIRTH

PROSPER
MITCHELL HAYWARD PROSPER 7 lb. 5 oz. Born October 18, 2003 to proud first-time parents Tracey Barrett & Hayward Prosper. First-time grandparents Patsy & Terry Barrett, Mae & Hayward Prosper. Great Grandparents Ivan & Grace Curtis & Marjorie Prosper. Special nephew to Terry Barrett, Rhonda Albert, Elizabeth & Karen Prosper and his puppy dog Misty. Also loved by a large circle of family & friends.

BEALES
Jeremy and Charlene Beales are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy Kyle Bruce Steven on December 14, 2003 at Charles Lemoyne Hospital in Montreal, weighing 6 lb. 13½ oz. Welcomed by proud grandparents Phyllis Beales (and the late Bruce Park) of Corner Brook, Steven and Jasmine Mohammed of St. Hubert, Quebec.

ALEXANDRIA NICOLE
Born December 2^nd, 2003. Proud parents are Desiree Bailey & Andy Simmons of Deer Lake. Grandparents are Keith & Karen Bailey and Tony & Valerie Simmons of Deer Lake.

ENGAGEMENT

LAFITTE - STIRLING
Francis & Avis LaFitte, of Port au Port, Newfoundland, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra LaFitte to Jesse Stirling, son of Scott & Judith Stirling of Outer Cove, Newfoundland. A wedding date has been set for June 12, 2004.

Monday, January 26, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BOLAND, Marguerita (Hackett)
Benoit's Cove, NL
Passed peacefully away at the O'Connell Center on Friday, January 23^rd, 2004, Marguerita Boland at the age of 87. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Christine (Frenchman's Cove), Eileen (Benoit's Cove), son Stephen (Benoit's Cove); four grandsons, eight granddaughters, twenty great grandchildren; sister Frances Joyce (O'Connell Center); step children: Lillian (Joe), Mary (Bob), Crissy (Rob), Madonna, Phil, Kev (Julie). She was predeceased by her first husband John Hackett (1975), William Boland (1985); parents Stephen and Frances; sons-in-law Harold Wheeler and Hughie LeRoy. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 27^th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea, Roman Catholic Church, Benoit's Cove, Father Bernard Buckle officiating. The interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Monday from 2-4 & 7-9. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the O'Connell Center. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUTCHINGS, Michelle Lynn
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michelle Hutchings announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at the age of 23. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her mother, Judy (Bill Park) of Corner Brook and father, Darrell Hutchings of Moncton; Grandparents: Eileen Campbell, and Clyde and Joan Hutchings all of Corner Brook; sister Deidre and brother DJ both of Corner Brook; and also a large circle of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends; Special friend Elizabeth Bishop; the nursing staff at Western Memorial Regional Hospital Pediatric Unit and Dr. Coleman. She is predeceased by her grandfather Angus Neil Campbell in 2003. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, January 26, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. from Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral with Father Edmund Camacho officiating. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or memorial donations may be made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca
She was our angel on earth now she is our angel in heaven.

BARRIAULT, Michael A.
Curling, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Barriault announce his passing on Friday, January 23, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife Florence, son Stephen (Vivian), Bedford, NS, and daughter Dawn, Curling, three grandchildren: Michael, Alicia and Adrienne, brother Everette Barriault (Marjorie), niece Alice Flynn, nephews Jack Barriault (Joan) and Paul Barriault (Connie), as well as other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Alice, brothers: Raymond, Patrick, Donald and Stephen, and sister Angela Butt. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 26, at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling, Fr. Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MURPHY, Patricia Dolores
Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere - Villa Marguerite, Ottawa on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at the age of 83. Beloved daughter of the late Dr. John J. Murphy and Marguerite Elise Murphy (nee Kenway) of St. John's, Nfld. Cherished sister of Dr. Noel F. Murphy O.C. and the late Edna Grace Murphy (nee Kicks) of Corner Brook, Nfld. and Maureen V. Myers (nee Murphy) and the late attorney Edward F. Myers of Boston and Harwich Port, MA. Devoted aunt of Edwina Martin-LeDrew and Hugh LeDrew of Sydney, NS and Kenan J. Myers of Harwich Port, MA. Predeceased by her nephews Hugh F. Myers and her niece Sarah F. Myers. Survived by great niece Wendy Martin MacKenzie and husband Paul of Sydney, NS and children Megan, Stephen and Jordan. Also great niece Jennifer Myers-Stimpson and husband John W. Stimpson U.S.A.F. serving in Okinawa, Japan. Also by cousins in Ottawa, John and Mary Audcent and Mark Audcent, Parliamentary Counsel and Dr. Barbara Freeman, Ph.D. of Carleton University and Murphy cousins Regina and David of St. John's, Nfld., Barbara (David Patterson) of Ottawa, Judy Aspinall of Scarborough, Ont., Paul and Eve Murphy of Beaconsfield, P.Q. Also Kenway cousins Paul, Judy, Shirley, Cecilia of Winnipeg. Also by cousin Dr. Peter W. Allen in England. Patricia was born in St. John's, Nfld. then Britain's oldest colony, and educated in England; she attended the London School of Physiotherapy until WWII brought a family relocation to Canada in 1940. She was proud to have her July 1 birthday celebrated by the whole of Canada! Patricia was honoured in 1985 for her 35 years of service (Supply & Services) to the Government of Canada and was the recipient of an award from the Philatelic Society of Canada in recognition of her outstanding collection of British Empire, Canadian and in particular Newfoundland stamps (to 1949 Confederation) numbering over 80 albums collected lovingly over 65 years. Patricia was also a world traveler and avid life-long collector of books, coins, matchbooks, postcards, puzzles and a devotee of the arts of needlework and quilting par excellence. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Monday, January 26, 2004 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Eucharistic Celebration will be held at St. Patrick's Basilica on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Notre Dame Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Sisters of Charity, 75 Bruyere Street, Ottawa would be appreciated.

PITTMAN, Lewis Joseph
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, January 24^th, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Lewis Joseph Pittman at the age of 73. He will be sadly missed by his seven sons: Brian (Shirley) Corner Brook, Gary, St. John's, Roderick (Iris), Calgary, Gerald (Cathy), Walter (Trish), Hubert (Tina Kelly), Douglas (Marie Gallant), all living in Ontario; two daughters: Elizabeth Curtis (William), Benoit's Cove, Sandra Campbell (Kevin Ferguson), Ontario; ten grandchildren: Brad, Carolyn, Patrick (Dana), William, Jennifer, Stephanie, April, Robert, Shannon and Shawn, one special great granddaughter Sara; brothers: Morris (Jean), Lamaline, Jim, Halifax; Best Buddy Willie (family pet); and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Marie (nee Gillingham), June 1999; parents Frances (Boland) and Roderick Pittman; brothers: Patrick, Walter and Gerald. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 27th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, the Very Lorne Gosse officiating; followed by the interment at the Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

WAY, Mary Kathleen
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Way announce her passing after a short and courageous battle with cancer at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at the age of 60. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Henry; sons: Carlson (Sherry), Colin (Jackie) both of Corner Brook; daughters: Carolyn (David) Bursey of Lab. City and Cheryl (Justin) Hardy of Corner Brook; two grandchildren: Erin Mary Joy and Jillian April; brothers: Martin, Byron (Catherine), and Carlson (Yvonne); sisters: Marie Woodward, Mavis (Gerald) Burton, Gloria Austin and Edna (Allan) Pfeffer; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents: Ambrose and Ellen Oldford, sister-in-law Catherine Oldford; brother-in-law Douglas Woodward and nephew Richard. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, January 26, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mary's Anglican Church with Rev. King officiating. Flowers gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or memorial donations may be made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

Tuesday, January 27, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

PITTMAN, Lewis Joseph
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away on Saturday, January 24^th, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Lewis Joseph Pittman at the age of 73. He will be sadly missed by his seven sons: Brian (Shirley) Corner Brook, Gary, St. John's, Roderick (Iris), Calgary, Gerald (Cathy), Walter (Trish), Hubert (Tina Kelly), Douglas (Marie Gallant), all living in Ontario; two daughters: Elizabeth Curtis (William), Benoit's Cove, Sandra Campbell (Kevin Ferguson), Ontario; ten grandchildren: Brad, Carolyn, Patrick (Dana), William, Jennifer, Stephanie, April, Robert, Shannon and Shawn, one special great granddaughter Sara; brothers: Morris (Jean), Lamaline, Jim, Halifax; Best Buddy Willie (family pet); and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Marie (nee Gillingham), June 1999; parents Frances (Boland) and Roderick Pittman; brothers: Patrick, Walter and Gerald. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 28^th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral, Main Street, the Very Lorne Gosse officiating; followed by the interment at the Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

GOODRIDGE, Rita Coleman
Corner Brook
Passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Wife of the late Alan Goodridge; beloved sister of Evangeline Barry and Dorothea Dunphy (Ron); cherished "Auntie Rita" to the Barrys (Mary Carolyn Hart, Joan and John), the Dunphys (Janet Joyce and Maureen Faour), and the Colemans (Paul, Bob, Jane and Phil). She was predeceased by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Coleman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral on Wednesday, January 28, at 10:30 a.m., Father Edwin Gale officiating. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27^th. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

BARRIAULT, Michael A.
Curling, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael Barriault announce his passing on Friday, January 23, 2004 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 27^th at 2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling, Fr. Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, January 28, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

MESSERVEY, Olive Georgina
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(Formerly of Stephenville Crossing)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Olive Georgina Messervey announce her peaceful passing at the Northwood Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia on Monday, January 26^th, 2004 at the age of 81 years. A loving wife and mother, she will be sadly missed by her children: Sylvia (Fred) Geddes, Beverley (Gerald) Locke, Kathy (Rocky) Hatcher, Ena (David) Paul, Albert (Linda) Messervey; sisters: Etta, Ira June, Shirley; brother Lloyd and sister-in-law Trixie Hines; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Gordon; parents: Hubert Clifford Messervey and Mary Winnifred Abbot; sisters: Aggie and Muriel; brothers: Clifford and Art. The funeral service will take place from the All Saints Anglican Church, Stephenville Crossing on Friday, January 30^th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Laldin officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery, Stephenville Crossing. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing beginning Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax, Nova Scotia and to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website: www.fillatre.ca

CHRISTIAN, Alexander G. "Sandy"
Age 74
Dartmouth
Passed away January 26, 2004 after a short illness in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born April 25, 1929 in St. John's, NL, he was a son of the late Gilbert G. and Beatrice M. (Cole) Christian. He was former President and Managing Director of East End Stores Ltd., Duckworth Street in St. John's, NL. He did this most of his life before retiring to Dartmouth, NS in 1972. He is survived by a sister Doreen Reardigan, St. John's, NL; one nephew and three nieces. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday in Barretts Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John's, NL, where a funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Saturday January 31, 2004. Burial to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

50^th wedding anniversary

SIMMONS
Jan. 28, 2004, marks the 50^th anniversary of Clyde and Elsie Simmons of Mount Moriah. Special congratulations come from Vic and wife Hilda, Lorraine and husband Gerald, Bob, and Clyde and wife Heidi; grandchildren Nadine, Michelle, Christa, Stephanie and Steven, Heather, Claire and Kyle; and great-grandchildren Hanna and Billy. "The measure of a person's life is the love of family and the friendships you have created. Clyde and Elsie you are very successful."

87 years old today

CROCKER
Julia Crocker of Woody Point is celebrating her 87^th birthday today. Congratulations and best wishes from her five children and their spouses, George and Shirley, Gerald and Rellie, Rendell and Sandra, Maxine and Frank, and Hilda and Jim, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all her family and friends from Newfoundland to British Columbia. Mrs. Crocker will celebrate her special day with family and friends in Woody Point.

Thursday, January 29, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

WHITE, Stanley
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
(Formerly of Stephenville, NL)
It is with sadness that the family of the late Stanley White announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at the age of 89 years. He leaves to mourn his children: Everette, Neil, Conrad and Cecelia; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Geraldine and by his son Harvey. The funeral mass will take place from St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Stephenville on Thursday, January 29^th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Maurice O'Quinn officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. The family guestbook may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website: www.fillatre.ca

HUMBER, Ralph
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ralph Humber announce his passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital on January 28, 2004 at the age of 83 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: his wife Lillian; sons: Kevin (Theresa) of British Columbia, Ben (Michelle) of Corner Brook, Doug (Catherine) of Alberta and Matthew (Page) of Ontario; daughters: Susan (Wayne) Lescomb of Ontario, Lucille Humber of Stephenville and Janice (Dean Park) of Corner Brook; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Catherine Neville of Corner Brook; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Susannah and Norman Humber, brother Bill and sister Edna. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, January 29, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, January 30, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Cathedral with the Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

WELLON, Ted Olds
Scarborough, ON
(Formerly of Corner Brook, NL)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ted Wellon announce his sudden passing on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Scarborough, Ontario at the age of 50 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: Rita & Albert Peckford; daughters Andrea Williams (Barry) and Rhonda Langille (Mike), Dartmouth, NS; two grandchildren: Erica Lynn Williams and Jacob Langille; as well as brothers, sister, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Ray and Fannie Wellon. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street, officiated by Rev. John Adams. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

RANDELL, Sidney Gilbert
Deer Lake
(Formerly of Harbour Deep)
Oct. 14^th, 1922 - Jan. 27^th, 2004
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sidney Gilbert Randell announce his passing on Tuesday, January 27^th, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 81^st year. He will be sadly missed by his brother Stanley (Winnifred) of Norris Point; two sisters-in-law Hazel Randell of Deer Lake, and Dulcie Randell of St. John's; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: James & Frances Randell; sister Deliah Loder and two brothers George Randell and Fred Randell. Visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake, today, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Anglican Church in Deer lake with Rev. Barter officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot on Wight's Road. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

50^th wedding anniversary

PAYNE
Happy 50^th anniversary to Tom and Olive Payne of Corner Brook. The Paynes were married on Jan. 29, 1954, at St. Mary's in Curling. Greetings from their children, Maureen, Carolyn, Joanne, Janice and Tommy, and their grandchildren, Neil, Kelly, Allison, Adam and Sarah. The Paynes will celebrate their anniversary with family and friends on Saturday.

Friday, January 30, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

BEST, John William
Vancouver, BC
(Formerly of Gillams)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Best announce his passing on January 20, 2004 at Vancouver, BC at the age of 38 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: sons, John & David of Alberta; mother, Susie of Meadows; father, Gilbert (Margaret) of Toronto, ON; sister, Alice of Toronto, ON; nieces, Lisa and Diane; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Cox's Cove Pentecostal Church on Saturday, January 31, 2004, from where the funeral service will take place at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Hillier officiating. Interment at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Rd., 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or donations made by visiting our website, www.country-haven.ca

MCCARTHY (Nee: Kennedy), Mary Elizabeth
Passed peacefully away on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at the Interfaith Home, Mary Elizabeth McCarthy at the age of 94. Daughter of George & Theresa Kennedy of Irishtown. She was predeceased by her husband James; brother Frank Kennedy (Dorothy) and sister Nora Kennedy. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, brother George Kennedy (Frances); Eric Dormody, Patricia Dormody, Michelle Dormody, Glen & Denise Dormody, Scott and Jeff Sheppard, Kayla & Kristen Dormody; special friend Armoral Garcin, and many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 31^st at 2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street, followed by the interment at the church cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PAYNE, Naomi (Nomie) Winnifred
Gillams, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Naomi Winnifred Payne announce her passing on Wednesday, January 28^th, 2004 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 77. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Sheila Burridge (Carson), McIvers, son John, Kitchener, ON; grandchildren: Lisa (Byron) Starks, Fort McMurray, Colin (Jodeen) and Carolyn Burridge, Jessica Payne, Kitchener, ON; sister-in-law Hannah (Eugene) Clarke, son-in-law Wade Butler, Cox's Cove; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband William Payne (1980), daughter Cynthia Butler (1974). Friends may visit the Anglican Church in Gillams on Friday, January 30^th, followed by the Funeral Service Saturday, January 31^st at 2:00 p.m. with the interment at the family plot in Meadows. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, January 31, 2004, edition of The Western Star

DEATHS

HYNES, Margaret
19 Fairview Road - Apartment #6, Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Margaret Hynes announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at the age of 56 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband, William Hynes and two sons: Michael Hynes (Sherry O'Quinn) of Stephenville, William Andrew Hynes Jr. of Manitoba, one daughter, Mary Hynes (Daniel Buffett) of Burgeo and six brothers: Pat Hefferan of Manitoba, Jackie Hefferan and Kenneth Hefferan, both of Stephenville, Michael Hefferan of Kippens, Joe Hefferan of Piccadilly, Eugene Hefferan of Stephenville, four sisters: Mary McGrath of Texas, Agnes Poole of West Virginia, Stella Barter of Stephenville, Anne Scott of Ontario and three grandchildren: Stephanie Hynes of Burgeo, Christopher Buffett of Burgeo, Andrew O'Quinn-Hynes of Stephenville and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, February 2^nd at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

BARNES, Jeanette
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jeanette Barnes announce her passing at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Ontario on January 29, 2004 at the age of 67 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughters: Bernadine (Jack) Gouveia, Paulette Barnes and Debbie (Kenny) Krieger and sons: Quinton and Derrick all of Ontario; grandchildren: Angela and Steven Gouveia, Michael and Candice Barnes and Robert and Kyle Krieger; sisters: Sheila Blanchard, Christina Payne, Delores Helegeland, Josephine Parsons and Juanita Whalen and brothers: Bob, Peter, Larry and Kenneth Antle. She has joined her granddaughter Jennifer Krieger who predeceased her. Visitation will take place at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside on Saturday, January 31, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, February 1, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, February 2, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Father Grace officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Receiving Chapel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 634-2500. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca

WHITE, James
West Bay Centre
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James White announce his peaceful passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, January 30, 2004 at the age of 85 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marian, three sons: Nolan of St. John's, Gerard (Kathie) of St. John's, Glenn (Winnifred) of West Bay Centre and three daughters: Theresa (Marc) Ratté of Cold Lake, Alberta, Barbara (Tony) Cox of St. John's, Elaine (Geoff) Carter of St. John's, one brother, Raymond (Elwidge) White of Prince Edward Island, one sister, Pauline Mullins of Illinois, USA and ten grandchildren: André, Diana, David, Alison, Andrew, Christopher, Devon, Gabrielle, Logan, Amy, one great-granddaughter, Adrianna and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Anne White, two brothers, Gerard, Phonse and six sisters, Elizabeth, Tessie, Florrie, Bernadette, Margaret, Jean and grandson, Sheldon. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Saturday from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, February 2^rd at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Three Rock Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville.