Thursday, February 1, 2007

DEATHS

GEORGE, Bernadette C.
1926 - 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bernadette George announce her passing on Wednesday, January 31^st, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 80 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 63 years Anthony George; children: Ron (Linda), Paul (Maureen), Keith (Gwen), Peggy Young (Butch), Tony (Roxanne); grandchildren: Lori, Krista, Michael, Keary, Neil, Kelly, Tanya, Michael, Robbie, Scott, Stephen, Philip and Andrew, as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Louise & Edward Boland, infant daughter Mary Lou and her 11 siblings: Mary Battock, Jack Boland, Joseph Boland, Irene Lally, Annette Boland Sister Francis Boland, Basil Boland, William Boland, Margaret Hayes, Gertrude Johnson and Belle McCarthy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 3^rd at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street Father Bernard Buckle officiating, followed by cremation. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home 218 Curling Street, Thursday from 7-9 & Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

CLARKE, Chesley (Bram)
Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Chesley (Bram) Clarke announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the age of 77 years. He will be forever remembered by a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Willis Clarke and mother, Julia Clarke (Harney), brother, Willison and his first wife, Dorothy (Green) Clarke. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Friday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m. with interment in the Salvation Army Section, Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Friday, February 2, 2007

DEATHS

BRAKE, Howard Patrick
June 2, 1932 - January 31, 2007
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Howard Patrick Brake announces his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 74 years.  He will be missed by his wife, Loretta (Leila); sons:  Denis (Susan), Gerard, Michael (Tanya), Howard (Jr.) and Stephan; daughters:  Denise (Wallace), Ann Marie (Brian) and Stephanie (Sherman); six grandchildren:  Michael and Jennifer Brake, Brian-Roy and Richard Snook, Denis Balsom and Adam Brake; brothers:  Patrick, Harold, Peter and Lawrence.  Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday, February 2, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, February 3, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon.  The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Parish, Curling with Father Don Leonard officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  No flowers by request.  Donations may be made to the Lung Association.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

BARTLETT, Grant Robert John
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Grant Bartlett announce his passing on Thursday, February 1^st, 2007 at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 69 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 43 years, Shirley; daughter: Diane (Mike) Greening, Corner Brook; son: Brent (Jennifer), Deer Lake; two precious grandsons: Jared and John Greening; sister-in-law: Gwen Mitchell; pet dog, Gizmoe, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents: Wilfred and Theresa Bartlett; brother: Dr. Glen Bartlett and father and mother-in-law: Ches and Mildred Callahan. Friends may visit Fillatre's funeral home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3^rd at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street. Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Bay of Islands SPCA, P.O. Box 876, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6H6. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, February 3, 2007

DEATHS

PIEROWAY, Kenneth P.
St. George's, NL
December 22, 1914 - January 29, 2007
Pieroway, Kenneth, 92, passed away on January 29^th, 2007 at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing. Born in St. George's on December 22^nd, 1914, he was the eldest son of the late George Alfred and Edith May (nee Gilliam) Pieroway. Ken is survived by sisters: Pam (H.B.) Orr, May (D.B.) Dorey and Sonia (A.V.) Comeau, all of Halifax area. He was pre-deceased by his parents and by sisters: Gloria (in childhood), Cora (J.F.) Murphy, Mary (A.G.) DeWolfe; brothers: George Alfred (in childhood), Morgan W. and George Israel. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium, Pasadena. A private family burial to be at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.  The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

ROSE, Tameron Alexander
Corner Brook, NL
Feb. 7, 2006 - Feb. 1, 2007
Our precious angel was taken from us too soon. Tameron joined the angels in heaven on February 1^st, 2007. He leaves to mourn his mother, Maria; his nana, Evelyn Rose; his uncle Jack Seaward, nanny and poppy Rose, all residing in Corner Brook; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many play friends. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, February 4^th at 2:30 p.m. from All Saints Church, Clarence Street. Rev. Derek Thomas officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital or to the Children's wish foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca
May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand

SQUIRES, Alma Gertrude (nee Edgar)
August 13^th, 1935 - February 1^st, 2007
6 Squires Road, Deer Lake, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alma Gertrude Squires announce her sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 1^st, 2007 in her 71^st year. She will be sadly missed by her loving children: Keith which whom she resided with, Denise Squires of Ottawa, Ontario, Shari (Frank Reiser) of Gander, NL and Kurt (Lisa Squires) of Torbay, NL; her five grandchildren: Derek, Alexander, Maria, Kyle and Katlyn; her sisters: Jessie Dempsey, Christina Gillard both of Englee, NL, Mary (Ross Fillier) of St. Anthony and Beatrice Pelly of Main Brook, NL and her brother John (Netta Edgar) of Corner Brook, NL; also leaves to mourn a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Alma was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Squires, son Derek, sisters: Dulcie and Edith and her brother Joseph. The family will be receiving family and friends today, Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday, February 4^th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday, February 5^th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church in Deer Lake, with Rev. John Meade officiating with cremation to follow, with the interment service to take place on Tuesday, February 6^th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Anglican Church Cemetery on Church Street in Deer Lake. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

Monday, February 5, 2007

DEATHS

KEOUGH, Sylvia (Nee Bennett)
June 10^th, 1928 - February 3^rd, 2007
St. Paul's, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sylvia Keough announce her sudden passing on Saturday, February 3^rd, 2007 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre, in Norris Point in her 78^th year. Sylvia will be sadly missed by her loving family. Her children: Rosanna (Joe) of Brampton, ON, Puis (Bertha) of St. Paul's, Violet of Corner Brook, Glen (Masie), Francis (Dale) and Terri (Justin) all of St. Paul's. Her 14 grandchildren: Kelly, Quintin, Randy, Andrew, Jerome, Leeann, Heather, Dixie (Coralee), Cara (Sabrina), Nicki (Eugene), John Ross, Jennifer, Jada, and Jenna. Her 10 great-grandchildren: Bryan, Brandon, Kyle, Kyler, Austin, Eric, Brittney, Dawsen, Willow, and Belaine. Her brother James Bennett and her sister Mrs. Rillie Bryan. Also leaves to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband Raymond Keough, her 3 sons: Sterling, Jerome and Wilson, grandson Steven and 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The family visitation took place on Sunday, February 4^th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and today, Monday, February 5^th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Our Lady of the Coast Roman Catholic Church in St. Paul's, where also the funeral mass of christian burial will take place from on Tuesday, February 6^th, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Father Jim Robertson officiating with the interment to follow at the Roman Catholic cemetery in Parsons Pond. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL.
"Forever in our Hearts"

SHEARS, Elfreda "Nellie" (Nee Case)
Stephenville Crossing, NL
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3^rd, 2007 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, following a brief illness. Born in 1920 in Salmon Cove, Conception Bay, she grew up in nearby Perry's Cove. In 1943 she graduated from the General Hospital in St. John's as a Registered Nurse and worked in a number of Cottage Hospitals throughout Newfoundland. In 1949 she accepted a nursing position at the Cottage Hospital in Stephenville Crossing, where she met and married William L. "Hap" Shears, who predeceased her in 1975. Nellie was active in the Anglican Church Woman's Association for over 50 years, as well as the Masonic Ladies Auxiliary and the Woman's Institute. She is survived by her sons: Claude (Kathy) of Porter's Lake, NS and Lloyd, Vancouver, BC; granddaughter: Carolyn Harris (Corey), Dartmouth, NS; grandsons: John Shears, Calgary, AB and Mark Shears, Porter's Lake, NS; brother-in-law: George Dingwell, along with a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Reverend Guy Case and his wife Eileen, Napanee, ON, and her sister Joyce Dingwell, Corner Brook. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 10-12 noon. The Funeral Service will take place at All Saint's Anglican Church, Main Street, Stephenville Crossing on Tuesday, February 6^th at 2:00 p.m., followed by interment in the church cemetery. Following interment, please join the family at the Shears residence, 44 Main Street, Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, or to a charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

DEATHS

CHINN, Garfield
St. George's
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Garfield Chinn announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the age of 56 years. He will be sadly missed by four brothers: Raymond (Bonnie) Chinn of Ottawa, Bernie (Madeline) Chinn of St. George's, Walter Chinn of St. George's and Paul (Valerie) Chinn of Stephenville Crossing; four sisters: Barbara (Frank) Jarvis of St. George's, Patsy Martin of Stephenville Crossing, Mildred (Gerard) King of Mattis Point, Marlene (Jim) Sharpe of Stephenville Crossing and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Roddie; father, Herman; and his mother, Grace. Cremation has taken place at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Friends may call at St. Joseph's Parish, St. George's, on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 7^th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish, St. George's.

PROSPER, Judy M.
February 14, 1950 - February 2, 2007
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Judy M. Brake announces her passing at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax at the age of 56 years.  She will be missed by her mother, Margaret Prosper;  son: Raymond C. Brake (Paula); daughter:  Sharon Snook (Lee); six grandchildren:  Julia, Olivia and Maya Brake, Leah, Raymond and Collin Snook; sisters: Linda  Joyce (Harry), Carol White (Gerry), Eileen Prosper, Debbie Green (Adrien), Mary Hiscock (Craig), Brenda Gardner (Dee), Sharon Hobin (Mathew) and Margaret Wiseman (Phil); brothers: Charles (Rhoda) and Nick (Judy); ex-husband: Ray Brake; brother-in-law: Mark Joyce; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She is predeceased by father: Charles and brother: Richard. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, February 5, 2007, from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, February 6, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Ave. with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice.  The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

LEWIS, Naomi Agnes
Corner Brook, NL
October 13^th, 1906 - February 5^th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Naomi Lewis announce her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 100 years. She was born at Silverton, Bonne Bay, the daughter of Henry Norris and Elizabeth Janes and grew up at Stanleyville, Bonne Bay. She was a pioneer when she moved to Corner Brook in 1924. Construction work was just starting for both the paper mill and the town. She married John Lewis in 1928 and they started married life on East Valley Road, then moved to Reid Street where she lived for 52 years. On Reid Street she always had a lovely garden that was admired by many passers-by and many times she shared her flowers with neighbors so they would have bouquets to put on family graves at the cemeteries for flower services. She moved to the Seniors Cottages at the Interfaith Home in 1982 and enjoyed having flower beds for 24 years until in 2006 she had to leave because of failing health. She was always interested in what was happening in the world, both near and far. Left with many wonderful memories are daughters: Jean (Leslie) Coombs, Corner Brook, NL, Verna (Thomas) Corder, Perryville, AR, USA, Margaret Ormandy, Mississauga, ON; sister Emma Janes, Deer Lake, NL; brother-in-law Foster Lewis, Meadows, NL. She is also survived by grandchildren: Dr. Heather Coombs, Montreal, QC, Brenda (Terry) Anstey, Corner Brook, NL, Bruce (Kim) Coombs, Pasadena, NL, Craig (Lamonda) Corder, Maureen Corder, both of Little Rock, AR, Neil (Michele) Corder, Conway, AR; great-grandchildren: Andrea and Matthew Coombs, Pasadena, NL, Derek and Raegan Corder, Conway, AR; step-great-grandson Michael Clamp, Corner Brook, NL; step-great-granddaughters: Savannah, Brianna and Hannah Slape, Little Rock, AR. Also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive family and friends from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Tuesday at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 7^th at 11:00 AM from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Very Reverend Michael Rice officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or 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

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

DEATHS

LOVELL, Mary Louise (Nee Pitcher)
McIvers, NL
October 13, 150 - February 5, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Lovell announce her passing on Monday, February 5^th, 2007 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 56 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her son Bradley (Stephanie), daughters: Charlene and Pamela, granddaughters: Cora (Ontario), Amber, Triston and Casey, father Silas Pitcher, sister Loretta Lovell, brothers: Ephriam Pitcher (Rosetta), Dawson Pitcher (Marion) and Ralph Pitcher (Karen), mother-in-law Susannah Lovell, sisters-in-law: Marie Kennedy and Alice Burden, brothers-in-law: Eric Lovell (Emma) and Joseph Lovell (Vonnie), special friends: Sylvia Whiffen and Crystal Blanchard. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Abby Lovell, 1995, mother Doreen Pitcher, 2004 and grandmother Christina Park. Friends may visit the Church of the Epiphany, McIvers on Wednesday and Thursday from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, February 9^th at 2:00 PM with rev. Joan Coles officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

TAYLOR, Hayward William
Corner Brook, NL
August 18^th, 1936 - February 5^th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hayward Taylor announce his passing on Monday, February 5^th, 2007 at his family residence at the age of 70 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughter Kathy (Todd) Farrell, son Hayward (Georgina), beloved grandchildren: Taylor, Kevin, Zachary and Nicholas, special friend Loretta Payne, brothers: Ron and Frank (Violet Francis), sisters: Minnie Sharpe, Violet Purchase, Eileen Kingsley, Doris Breedlove, Jean Parsons and Valda Randell, sister-in-law Irene. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Hayward and Ethel, brother Leonard, brothers-in-law Boyce Sharpe, Andrew Purchase, Gerald Kingsley, Jimmy Breedlove, Bill Parsons and Hayward Randell. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Wednesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 8^th at 2:00 PM from Humber United Church, Clarence Street with Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations my be made to Humber United Church Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

ROWE, Louis P.
Corner Brook
Formerly of Port au Port
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Louis P. Rowe announce his passing at his residence on Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the age of 81 years. He will be sadly missed by his two brothers: Phonse Rowe of Ottawa and Stanley Rowe of Xavier House, Corner Brook; two sisters: Theresa Liddy of Addison, Illinois and Monica Anderson (George) with whom he resided in Irishtown; and he will be sadly missed by the Anderson family, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Delia Rowe; and brother, Johnny Rowe. Friends may call at the Maria Regina Parish, Port au Port East, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 8^th at 10:30 a.m. at the Maria Regina Parish, Port au Port East, with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port East. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville.

Thursday, February 8, 2007

DEATHS

WHITE, E. Sheila
1929 - 2007
Sheila White, 77, of Peoples Park Tower Moncton, passed away at Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital following a sudden illness on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Born in Outer Cove, NF; she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Croake. Sheila was a member of Holy Family Parish, Falkland Dr. Moncton. She enjoyed travelling on bus tours, bowling and playing cards especially with her card buddies, Carmel, Billie and Paul. A loving mother, grandmother and friend to all she will be sadly missed by her five daughters Donna (Gary Tingley), of Moncton, Maxine (Bob Eidt) of Fredericton, Judy (Bruce Dougan) of Riverview, Lisa White (Lisa Marshall) of Toronto and Nancy (Rick Crossman), her son Max White Jr. (Ann Marie); fourteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, also by her former daughter-in-law Patricia of Stephenville, NF. She was predeceased by her husband Maxim Joseph White, her son Stephen White. Sheila was the last surviving member of her immediate family. At Sheila's request there is no viewing at the funeral Home. The funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Moncton on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 10:00 am Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery in the spring.
Donations in Sheila's memory made to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home, (506) 857-8564. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca

LANE, Rev. Martin
August 20, 1945 - February 6, 2007
Martin passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista. He was predeceased by his father, Watson. Left to mourn his death are his mother, Mary, his brothers: Robert (Minnie) and Leo (Jeanette), nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Church, Catalina on Friday, February 9^th, at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in Corner Brook at a date to be announced.

Friday, February 9, 2007

DEATHS

BUGDEN, Edison Lloyd
Corner Brook, NL
January 6, 1927 - February 7, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lloyd Bugden announce his passing on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Grand Strand Medical Centre in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at the age of 80 years. He will be missed by his loving wife Phyllis, sister Shirley Kelloway (Sterling) and sisters-in-law: Marigold Bugden, Ethel Gillard (Rex), Geri Janes and Dot (Hans) Maahs; one daughter: Carolyn (Kevin); five sons: Craig (Dianne), Kent (Paulette), Paul (Verna), Gary (Susie), John (Loretta); step-children: Karen (Michael), Kim (Freddy); 12 grandchildren: Carla (Conrad), Stephen (Kelly), Ryan (Nancy), Rachel (Harold), Angela (Brian), Grant, Scott, Michelle, Neil, Amy, Jason, Jana (Kari); five step grandchildren: Scott, Brian, Adam, Dawn, Dominique; five great grandchildren: Georgia, Abby, Gabriel, Samuel and Makayla; three step great grandchildren: Ashton, Angelique and Katherine, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his dear wife Daisy (Green), parents: Ernest and Elizabeth and brother Dr. Raymond Bugden. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday evening, 7-9:00 p.m. and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 13^th at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street, officiated by Reverend Michael Rice and Bishop Leonard Whitten. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations graciously accepted to the Mazol Temple, Shriner's Hospital Patient Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 2385, St. John's, NL, A1C 6E7, or to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

BALDWIN, Tim
Passed away suddenly at his residence in Cambridge, Ontario, Sunday, February 4^th, 2007, Tim Baldwin, at the age of 39. Beloved husband of Karen (Myles), loving and devoted father of Brittany and Timothy. Tim will also be sadly missed by his parents Howard and Louise Baldwin, his sister Maria and husband Ray Hindy, all of Victoria, Newfoundland; his brother Keith and wife Wendy Baldwin of Cambridge, Ontario. Also forever remembered by mother and father-in-law Ada and Bill Myles of Curling, Karen's brothers & sisters and their families, as well as many friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service was held February 8^th, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. from Coutts Funeral Home Chapel, Cambridge, Ontario. Interment followed at Parklawn Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Rest In Peace Tim

Saturday, February 10, 2007

DEATHS

STALLINGS, Elizabeth Susanne (Nee Drover)
Elizabeth Susanne Stallings passed peacefully away on February 7, 2007 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Florida at the age of 67. Left to mourn her passing are her sons Terry and Scott (Patsy) of Ohio, daughter Sherri (Mitch) Dressler of Florida, brothers Larry (Pat) Hollett of North Carolina, William (Lorraine) and sister Marion (Fred) DuHart of Corner Brook. Betty also leaves to mourn a granddaughter, Ashley and grandsons, Bradley, Ryan and Derek as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Betty was predeceased by her parents Allan (1978) and Florence (1993) Drover.
"Forever loved and always in our hearts"

LACOSTA, Roderick "Rory"
7-D Wyoming Drive
Stephenville
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roderick "Rory" LaCosta announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Friday, February 9, 2007 at the age of 78 years. He will be sadly missed by his sisters, Margaret (Cecil) Duphney of Ontario, Mercedes Tudjan of Calgary, Alberta, Isabell (John) Vogel of Nebraska, USA, brothers, Alphonsus (Mary) of Campbell's Creek, Port au Port, Mercier (Josephine) of Corner Brook, John of Port au Port East. He will be also sadly missed but not forgotten by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanette LaCosta, parents, John and Emma LaCosta, brothers James, John, Harold, Bert, Bernard, Stan and sisters Annie, Philomena, Theresa, Kathleen. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Sunday, February 11^th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 12^th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.

Monday, February 12, 2007

DEATHS

COOKE, Senora Rhoda
Deer Lake, NL
May 31, 1946 - February 9, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Senora Rhoda Cooke announce her passing at St. Clares Hospital, St. John's in her 60^th year. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Gregory, her son Mark, mother Lucretia Pear, sister Maureen Noseworthy, brothers Winston (Betty) Pear and Carl Pear, nephews Michael (Kelly) Pear and Paul (Beatriz) Pear, nieces Janya (Rob) Forward, Dawn Pear and Karen Noseworthy, special nephew Gary Fromanger, grand nephew Simon Forward, Ryan Pear and grand niece Adell Forward, mother-in-law Ella Rodgers and very close friend Daphne Goobie, sisters-in-law Joselyn McDonald, Nancy Reed, Sharon Manuel and Iris Chisholm and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Owne Pear. Visitation has taken place from Parsons Funeral Home in Deer Lake on Sunday and today, Monday, February 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday February 13^th at 2 p.m. from the Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake with Pastor Snow officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations to a charity of one's choice. Funeral services entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

VARDY, Earl
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family and friends of the late Earl Vardy announces his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday, February 9, 2007 at the age of 53 years.  Visitation was held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Saturday, February 10, 2007.  The funeral service was held this morning at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Father Don Leonard officiating.  Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

LEE, William J.
Point au Mal
It is with great sadness that the family of the late William J. Lee announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the age of 72 years. He will be sadly missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Mary Ann Lee, brothers: Levi and Ray Lee. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 13^th at 11 a.m. at Russell's Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville with Father Anthony officiating. Cremation will take place after the funeral. Interment will take place at a later date at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Point au Mal.

RUSSELL, Ronnie
Stephenville, NL
April 20, 1931 - February 10, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ronnie Russell announce his passing on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville at the age of 75 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 53 years, Carmelita, daughters: Marion (Tony) Menchenton, Stephenville, Juanita (Robert) Witty, Edmonton, Alberta, Lisa, Brampton, Ontario, Marina (Kevin) Witty, Winfield, BC, Rhonda (Peter), Corner Brook, Helen (Dean) McConnell, Oyama, BC, Diane (Danny) Middleton, Stephenville, Corina (Paul), Brampton, Ontario and sons: Finten (Leah), Acton Ontario, David (Pearl), Fort McMurray, Alberta, Dwayne (Charlene), Stephenville, Scott (Michelle), Stephenville, daughter-in-law Sue (late Joe), Oakville, Ontario and sisters: Blanche Dunphy, Stephenville, Pauline Phillips, St. John's, brothers: Gervase, Noels Pond, Vincent, Ontario, 20 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Joe in December 2004 and brothers Eddie, Roddie and Billy. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 14^th, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville. Cremation will take place after the funeral. Interment will take place in the spring at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. George's. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

WILTON, Joseph Alton
Woody Point, NL
May 28, 1928 - February 9, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Alton Wilton announce his passing at the O'Connell Centre, Corner Brook in his 78^th year. He will be sadly missed by his brother William (Mable), Irene Woody Point, his sister Rhoda (Ron) Snow, Deer Lake, his sister-in-law Shirley Wilton, Woody Point, a number of step children, nieces Marie (Eunice), Glenda, Ricky (Linda), Jeff (Helen), Danny Allan Jr. (Darline), Carol Ann (Eddie), special friends Alice and Joe Kennedy. Predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents Sybil and George, sister Sadie Eliene and Hattie, brother Allen, niece Beverly Wilton, brother-in-law Ron Baker. Visitation has taken place from the Anglican Church in Woody Point 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will take place today Monday, February 12, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Marilyn Moores officiating, interment to follow in the church cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted. Funeral services entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

PIKE, Edward "Junior"
Corner Brook, NL
(Formerly of Port Aux Basques)
March 9, 1947 - February 9, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Junior Pike announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Friday, February 9^th, 2007 at the age of 59 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his three children: Jason (Barb), Siobhan (Boyd) and James; precious granddaughter: Cassie and grandson Justin; brothers: Leonard, David, Earl and Henry; sisters: Kathleen, Ivy, Florence and Rowena, as well as other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Harriette Pike, and brothers: Ernest, Willie, Clifford and Austin. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. and Monday, 10-12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 12^th at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, Main Street. Rev. Michael Rice officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.  The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

CLARKE, Leonard
July 5, 1941 - February 7, 2007
We are sad to announce the sudden death of Leonard Clarke in his 66^th year at the Humber River Regional Hospital, Finch Avenue site. Formerly of Hamden, Newfoundland. Son of the late Leonard and Maude Clarke. Leaves to mourn wife Shirley (MacWhirter) Clarke, son Allen (deceased) of Toronto, daughter Judy Lynn and grandchildren Michael and Krystal of Montreal, his pride and joy. Sadly missed by Taz his beloved cat. Sisters Evelyn (Harold) Feder deceased, Tina Perin, Theresa Clarke & Sheila Clarke of Toronto, Beverley deceased. Brothers Don (deceased) (Joan) of Calgary, Gregory (Gladys) of Stroud, Bernard (Donna) of Keswick. Brothers in law Harry (Mary) McWhirter (deceased), Fred McWhirter (deceased), Ralph (Doreen deceased) McWhirter of Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Sisters-in-law Marjorie (Jack deceased) Ryan, Lottie (Gord) Reid, Alice deceased, Laureen (Howard) Park (deceased), Judy (Norb) Joyce all of Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Betty (Stu) Ryder of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Barbara (deceased) (Mike) Murphy of Toronto. And a number of nieces, nephews, and friends across Canada. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to follow at a later date.

PARSONS, Mari
Stephenville Crossing, NL
January 19, 1905 - February 9, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mari Parsons announce her passing on Friday, February 9^th, 2007 at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre at the age of 102 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughter: Anna Morris; sons: John Parsons and Raymond (Madeline) Parsons, Stephenville Crossing; brother: Hans Tessness, Tessanden, Norway; grandchildren: Freda (Edward) Kenny, Elliott Lake, ON, Rhoda (Gerald) Reid, Ottawa, ON, Linda (Dennis) Lucas, Stephenville Crossing, William (Sheila) Morris, Ottawa, ON, Christine Young, Brampton, ON and Anton (Danette) Parsons, Abbottsford, BC; great-grandchildren: Mari, Andrew, Tracy, Jay, Nicole, Rebecca, Ryan, Keara, Kaelan, Connor and Faith; sister-in-law: Anna Tessness, Norway, as well as a niece, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by husband Daniel Parsons; parents: Anton and Anna Tessness; brothers Thor and Rudolph Tessness; son-in-law: Fred Morris; and Infant baby girl. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., and Monday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The funeral service will take place on Monday, February 12^th at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Rev. Karen Laldin officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flower graciously accepted or donations may be made to Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, All Saints Memorial Fund or to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

SQUIRE, Olga N. J. (Nee Moss)
Corner Brook, NL
January 7, 1926 - February 10, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Olga Squire announces her passing on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years.  Left to mourn are her daughters:  Judy Mitchelmore (Stan) of Kamloops, BC, Barbara Goodyear (Paul) of Golden, BC and Sherry Roberts (Simon) of Corner Brook; sons:  Richard Squire (Linda) of Humber Village and Ken Squire of Milford, NS; sisters:  Christine Furner (Jack) and Elizabeth Moss (Wilbur) of Gander, NL; and sister-in-law, Gertrude Russell of Toronto, ON.  She was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by grandchildren:  Karen Tallen (Mark), Kelly Hales (Jared), Mark Mitchelmore (Miranda), Kasey French (Christopher), Chad Roberts, Christopher Squire (Toshon), Philip Roberts, Wendy Squire (Robert), Brittany and Jordon Squire; great-grandchildren:  Ryan Watson, Kaden and Quinn Finch; and a large number of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends, especially best friends, Shirley and Jack Fudge.  Special thanks to Patricia Hurley and Barbara Callahan.  She was predeceased by husband, James Squire; parents, Charles and Julia Moss; brothers:  Leslie and Dougal Moss; and babies, Jimmy and Joan Squire.  A special thank-you to Dr. Davis, Dr. Tavenor, Dr. VanWijh and the wonderful nurses in I.C.U.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at Eastport, NL on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Holy Cross Anglican Church with interment in the church cemetery.  As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Regional Leadership Center, 29-31 Pippy Place, Suite 2007, St. John's, NL   A1B 3X2.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

No announcements in today's edition of The Western Star  

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

DEATHS

REID, Mary Ella
Norris Point, NL
September 12, 1924 - February 12, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Ella Reid announces her passing on Monday February 12, 2007 in her 82^nd year at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook. She leaves to mourn her special friend David Hutchings, daughters: Margaret (Howard) Knott, Brampton, Ontario; Linda (Edward) Watts, Rhonda (Tony) Major, Rocky Harbour, NL; Sandra (Bob) Kahler, Markham, ON; Vivian (Michael) Jacques, Honey Harbour, ON; Lucy (Cyril) Jenniex, Cochrane, AB; Shirley (Keith) Bugden, Fort McMurray, AB; Cora (Rodger) Jenniex, Norris Point, NL; Keala Reid, St. Paul's, NL, sons: Gordon (Vanessa), Brampton, ON; Eric (Susan) and Joe (Susan), Norris Point, NL, daughter-in-law Minette Reid, Brampton, ON, brother Angus (Shirley) Janes, Deer Lake, NL and extended family Laverne (Richard) Gilley, Jacqueline (Clarence) Roberts and Brenda (Billy) Payne, St. Paul's. Also leaving to mourn 28 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband Eric, daughter Dora, son George, sisters Alma and Ada, brothers Charlie, Gordon and Fraser. The family will be receiving guests Tuesday February 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday February 14, from 9-11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepard, Norris Point from where funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cannon John Olson III officiating with interment to follow at the church cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Bonne Bay Centre, Norris Point. Funeral services were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

FIANDER, Kenneth
Corner Brook, NL
January 31, 1927 - February 12, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kenneth Fiander announce his passing on Monday, February 12^th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 80 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 50 years Marjorie (nee Gilbert), children: Marilyn (Jon Martin) Royrbotn, Norway and Gary (Connie) Fiander, Corner Brook; 3 special grandchildren: Andrew Hiscock (Heather Legge), St. John's, Devin Hiscock and Kenneth Scott Fiander both of Corner Brook; brothers and sisters-in-law: George (Joyce) Gilbert, Ethel (Roy) Randell, Clarence (Rhonda) Gilbert, Max (Genova) Gilbert, Violet Gilbert all of Corner Brook, John (Marie) Gilbert, River of Ponds and Ivy (Joe) Roberts, Badger. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 15^th at 2:00 PM from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street with Rev. Canon Derek Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or 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

KENNEDY, George J.
Mountainview House
It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Kennedy announces his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the age of 88 years.  He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 64 years, Frances (House) at Mountainview House; grandchildren:  Marcella (Bernard) and Deon (Susan) of Irishtown and Dermon (Penny) of Massey Drive; son-in-law, David Piercey of Irishtown; great-grandchildren:  Jessica, Jacinda, Travis, Andrew and Nicole; and a large number of other relatives and friends.  He was predeceased by daughters:  Marcella (1947) and Georgina (1994); parents, George and Theresa Kennedy; brother, Frank Kennedy; and sisters:  Mary McCarthy and Nora Kennedy.  Visitation will be held at St. Brendan's Church, Irishtown, today, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will take place at All Hallow's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Hynes officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Brendan's Church Fund.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Thursday, February 15, 2007

FIANDER, Kenneth
Corner Brook, NL
January 31, 1927 - February 12, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kenneth Fiander announce his passing on Monday, February 12^th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 80 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 50 years Marjorie (nee Gilbert), children: Marilyn (Jon Martin) Royrbotn, Norway and Gary (Connie) Fiander, Corner Brook; 3 special grandchildren: Andrew Hiscock (Heather Legge), St. John's, Devin Hiscock and Kenneth Scott Fiander both of Corner Brook; brothers and sisters-in-law: George (Joyce) Gilbert, Ethel (Roy) Randell, Clarence (Rhonda) Gilbert, Max (Genova) Gilbert, Violet Gilbert all of Corner Brook, John (Marie) Gilbert, River of Ponds and Ivy (Joe) Roberts, Badger. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 15^th at 2:00 PM from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street with Rev. Canon Derek Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or 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

Friday, February 16,  2007

DEATHS

PIKE, Nellie
Shamrock Manor
(Formerly of 75 Station Road)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nellie Pike announce her passing on Thursday, February 15^th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 91 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Adelia "Didie" (Jim) Zimmerman, Frankfort, ON, Augustus "Gus" (Jeanie), Pasadena, Earl (Vicki), Little Rapids, Margaret (Irvin) Howe, Corner Brook, Montie (Ethel), Irishtown and Gary (June), Victoria Island, BC; 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, sisters: Rowena (Allen) Benson, Grand Falls - Winsor and Hilda Hewlett, Deer Lake; brothers: Baron (Josie) Butt, Corner Brook and Gideon Butt, Scotland. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Martin Joseph, 1998, children Hayward, Sandra and an infant son, parents William and Adelia Butt, sisters Alice Manuel and Veronica Butt, brothers Douglas Butt, Clarence Butt, Hayward Butt and Augustus Butt. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Saturday 10-12 noon. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 17^th at 2:00 PM from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street with Rev. Canon Derek Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Following the interment service there will be a reception held at All Saints Anglican Church Hall all family and friends are welcome. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers 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

CHAISSON, Norman
DeGrau
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Norman Chaisson announce his passing at the QEII Infirmary in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Monday, February 12, 2007 at the age of 44 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Lisa and two daughters: Ashton Chaisson of DeGrau, Megan Chaisson of DeGrau, mother, Cecilia Chaisson of DeGrau, 6 brothers, 10 sisters and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Chaisson, his niece, Sarah-Jane Connors. Visitation took place on Thursday, February 15^th from 7-9 p.m. at Our Lady of the Cape Parish, Cape St. George. Funeral Mass took place on Friday, February 16^th at 2:00 p.m. from Our Lady of the Cape Parish, Cape St. George with father Edmund Camacho officiating. Interment took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Marches Point. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville.

JOYCE, Ruby Beatrice
March 19, 1941 - February 14, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ruby Joyce announces her passing on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at the age of 65 years.  She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her daughter:  Vicky; son, Gary (Sheri Durnford); sisters:  Jane Deering and Phyllis Pierce; and a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  She was predeceased by her parents, John & Wilhelmina Pierce; sister, Edith Lundrigan and husband Max ; brother, Charles Pierce and wife Melinda ; and brother-in-law, John Deering.  Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, February 17, 2007 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.  The funeral service will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. with Major Ron Stuckless officiating.  Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or a charity of one's choice.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

BRAKE, Wilfred Francis (Bud)
Meadows, NL
It is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Wilfred (Bud) Brake announces his passing at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the age of 66 years.  He will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife Audrey of 41 years; daughters:  Deanne (Wayne Bond), Lisa (Blair Christopher), and Marie (Ed Chaput); son, Robert (Lauri); grandchildren:  Tyson, Tyrone, Brittany, Brandon, Randi, Nikki, Anthony, R.J., Hunter and Madison; brothers:  Monty (Gloria), Randy (Veda), and Clarence (Madonna); sisters:  Joan (Clarence Hann) and Trudy (Shawn McAuley); brothers-in-law:  Hubert, Derek (Christine), Forward (Diane), Garland (Ruth), and Rod (Alma); special aunts:  Aunt Marie Loder and Aunt Veda Hann; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends.  He is predeceased by his parents:  mother, Joan (1944); father, Francis J. (1996); step-mom, Bertha (2003); special grandparents:  Jeremiah (1969) and Mary Emma (1977); sisters-in-law:  Bride and Hilda; brother-in-law, Bob; and his horse, Sonny.  Visitation will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Meadows, on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Malcolm Palmer officiating.  Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Country Haven Funeral Home.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Saturday, February 17, 2007

DEATHS

O'DRISCOLL, Robert Francis
1926 - 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Francis O'Driscoll announce his passing at the Carmelite House, in Grand Falls-Windsor on February 12, 2007, at the age of 80. He is predeceased by wife Pauline. Left with fond and loving memories are sons Robert (Beverly George) of Corner Brook, NL; Mark (Bernadette Whalen) of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; daughters Martha (Mark Bercovici) of Toronto, ON; Mary of St. John's, NL. Also leaving to mourn sister Patricia (Wallace McDougall) of Halifax, NS; six grandchildren, and a large circle of family and friends.. Father David Joy conducted the funeral service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on February 15, 2007. Interment was at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Union St. Pallbearers were Eleftgrios Kyritsis, Anthony Kyritsis, Michael Bercovici, Mark Bercovici, Michael Finn, David Finn. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mike Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers charitable donations may be made to the south and Central Health Foundation. For condolences on line or to listen to funeral services please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca

SHORT, Wilhelmina Maud
Heatherton, NL
September 18, 1910 - February 15, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wilhelmina Short announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre on Thursday, February 15^th, 2007 at the age of 96 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories children: Clarence Short, Heatherton, Angela (Robert) Newhook, Badger, Anne (Austin) Legge, Stephenville, Isabell (Ronald) Shears, Stephenville and Shirley Marsh, Heatherton; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Russell Butt, Cormack, Narris Butt, Robinsons, Pearl Gilliam, Stephenville, Sarah Ford, Moncton and Thomas Butt, Robinsons, along with a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by husband Albert Short (October 11, 1983); brothers and sisters: Joyce White, Isabell Gail, Annie Major, Cecil Butt, Lydia Cutler, Grace Legge, Larry Butt, Lindburgh Butt and Raymond Butt; son-in-law Lewellyn Marsh (March 12, 1981) and daughter-in-law Vera Short (September 11, 2006). Friends may visit the United Church in Heatherton on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Monday 10-12 noon, from where the Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 19^th at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the United Cemetery in Heatherton. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to Heatherton United Church Memorial Fund.  The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

Monday, February 19, 2007

DEATHS

BAKER, Muriel
Deer Lake, NL
March 21, 1952 - February 17, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Muriel Baker announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 54^th year. She will be sadly missed by her husband Edmund (Dick) Baker, Craig Canning (Donna), Cathy (Barry) Brown, Mark (Janet) Baker, Matthew Baker, Carl Marsh, Geoffery Coish, her parents Alfred and Mable Canning, brother Garfield (Barb) Canning, sister Una (Melvin) Hoyles, grandchildren Alisha and David Brown, Rickey and Ryan Marsh, one great grandchild Noah Marsh, her in-laws Francis Cull, Julia Paul, Lucy Coish, Ena Gentry (Don), Anne White (Milton), Nick Baker, special mention to Amy Lequant (Paul) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation has taken place on Sunday February 18, 2007 and will take place on Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Pentecostal church in Deer Lake from where funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Snow officiating, interment to follow at the Pentecostal cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations to the food bank. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

GALE, Harvey
Cormack, NL
March 26, 1966 - February 16, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harvey Gale announce his passing on Friday February 16, 2007 in his 40^th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Kayla (Bert), his mother and father Edna and Claude Gale, his sisters: Edith (Walter), Ontario, Rose, Deer Lake; his brothers: Glen (Jeanette), Junior (Marina) and Paul (Paula), nieces: Carolann, Tracy, Jenny, Deanna, Vanessa and Nicole; his nephews; Darren, Stephen, Jeffery, Tyler and Shawn, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Visitation took place on Sunday, February 18, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from the Pentecostal church in Cormack on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Farewell officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot in Cormack. Flowers graciously accepted or donations to the charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever in our Hearts"

JONES, Bridgett
Corner Brook, NL
October 5, 1913 - February 17, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bridgett Jones announce her passing on Saturday, February 17^th, 2007 at the Corner Brook Interfaith home at the age of 93 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her 12 children, daughters: Beatrice Lake, Corner Brook, Madelyn Peddle, St. John's, Rita Hatcher (Don) St. John's, Olive White (Don), Pasadena, Ann White (Reg), Buchans, Genevieve Perrier (Jim), Deer Lake; sons: Patrick (Martha), Pynn's Brook, Clifford (Shirley), Labrador, Kevin, BC, Junior (Barb), Pasadena, Ward (Joan), Pasadena, Thomas (Sheila), Pasadena; sisters: Genevieve Murphy, Corner Brook and Madelyn Bragg, Port Aux Basques; daughter-in-law: Maxine Jones, Corner Brook; 35 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren, as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest Jones, 1989, and son Nathan, 1957. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m., and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 20^th at 10:30 A.M. from the Cathedral of The Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Parish, P.O. Box 1108, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6T2. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

CAMPBELL, Thomas Clayton
Corner Brook, NL
June 16, 1939 - February 17, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Campbell announces his passing on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the age of 67 years.  He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Jean; daughters: Denise (Gary) of Ontario, Lorraine (Gerry) of Corner Brook, Lorna (Brian) of Ontario, Cathy of Ontario; son: Richard (Bonnie) of British Columbia; grandchildren: Tonya, Tommy, and Alisha; brothers: Frederick "Freddie" Campbell of Stephenville Crossing, James "Jimmy" Campbell (Betty) of Corner Brook; sisters: Margaret "Maggie" Cullen of Ontario, Marion Lyver (Walter) of Corner Brook; sister-in-law: Elizabeth Campbell; brother-in-law: George (Eliza) Tobin. He is predeceased by his parents: Peter and Amelia; brothers: Frank, Peter Joseph, Austin, Peter, and Leonard; sisters: Ella, Anita, Emma Jean, Alice, and Josephine; son-in-law: Myrden Twyne.  Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, February 19, 2007 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 from 10 am - 12 noon.  The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 2 pm from Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Ave with Father Gale officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  As expressions of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Lung Association.  The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

DEATH

FORD, Priscilla Jane
Jackson's Arm
February 2^nd, 1926 - February 18^th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Priscilla Jane Ford announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in her 81^st year. She will be sadly missed by her husband Job; her sons: Baxter (Dorothy) and Lawrence (Vivian); her grandchildren: Bradley, Barry, Crystal, Joanne and Ashley; her great-grandchildren: Alexa and Maxine; her sisters: Dorcus, Edna, Mary and Madeline; her brothers: Searvey, Leamon and Lloyd; also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Nellie and her brother Edmund. Visitation will take place from the Anglican Church in Jackson's Arm today, Tuesday where also the funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday with interment to follow at the family plot. Flowers or donations to the Anglican Church in Jackson's Arm graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

DEATHS

SWYER, Mildred G.
St. George's, NL
1907 - 2007
Passed peacefully away on Monday, February 19^th, 2007 at the age of 99 years, at the home of her granddaughter Sharon (Harrold) Bennett of Stephenville Crossing, who so lovingly cared for Nanny during the last month of her life. She leaves to mourn five sons: Walter (June), St. George's, Eldon (Edna), Little Rapids, Howard (Madeline), Humber Village, Ted (Nina), St. George's and Barry (Elaine), Ft. McMurray, AB; five daughters: Sadi White, St. George's, Gladys (Raymond) Payne, Stephenville, Ruth (Jules) Swyer, Sudbury, ON, Ruby (Ralph) McKay, Heatherton and Susan (David) Warr, St. George's; three special grandsons: Melvin (Ruth) Swyer, Sudbury, ON, Aubry (Valma) Swyer, Toronto, ON and Curtis (Jenny) White, Ft. McMurray; 39 loving grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; her two wonderful home care givers: Jessie Snooks and Eva Praught, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by husband Edward (1981) and four brothers: Rodrick, Cecil, Howard and Bertrum Morris. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing, on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place at St. George's United Church on Friday, February 23^rd at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Leslie Beddo and Gerald Lonsway. Interment will follow from the Non-Denominational Cemetery, St. George's. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the family guest book or to make a memorial donation, visit our website www.fillatre.ca

KENNEDY, Gerald Michael (Mike)
Corner Brook, NL
November 24, 1937 - February 16, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mike Kennedy announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 69^th year. He will be sadly missed by brothers Robert (Shirley), Leander of Corner Brook, William (Bess) of Norris Point, sister Ellen (Nell) Burden of Norris Point and Pauline Lavers of Port Saunders. Sister-in-law Marie Kennedy of McIvers. Large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by parents Joseph and Josephine Kennedy, brothers Charles, Walter, Steve, Derick and sister Sadie Fitzpatrick and sister-in-law Bessie Kennedy. He was cremated and there will be a Funeral Mass on April 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roman Catholic Church in Norris Point with interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roman Catholic Church in care of Mildred Walsh, P. O. Box 71, Norris Point, NL A0K 3V0.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

DEATH

HOWE, Thomas W.
Stephenville Crossing
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas W. Howe announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at the age of 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Ann and five brothers: Edwin (Gertie) Howe of St. John's, Harold (Marie) Howe of Massey Drive, Roy (Helen) Howe of Trout River, Cecil (Betty) Howe of Massey Drive, Stanley (Josephine) Howe of Halifax, Nova Scotia, one sister, Elizabeth Howe of Hamilton, Ontario, very special friends, Patrick and Brenda Butler and a large circle of nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Sarah Howe, brother Francis Howe. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, February 24^th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville. Cremation will take place after the Funeral at Russell's Crematorium, Stephenville. Interment will take place on Monday, February 26^th at 1:00 p.m. at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Bay St. George Sick Children's Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Friday, February 23, 2007

DEATH

BISHOP, J. DAWN
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dawn Bishop announce her passing on Thursday, February 22^nd, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 68 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her sister Mary (Joseph) Cotreau, brother William (Inez) Bishop, 7 nieces and nephews, 11 great nieces and nephews. As well as a large circle of friends. She was predeceased by her parents William and Mary Bishop. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday from the hours of 7-9 PM. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24^th at 10:30 AM from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, February 24, 2007

No obituaries in today's edition of the newspaper.

Monday, February 26, 2007

ASSIFF, Deloris (nee McCarthy)
Pinellas Park, Florida
(formerly of Corner Brook, NL)
Veteran of the Royal Canadian Airforce
October 20, 1923 - February 16, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dolores Assiff announce her sudden passing at the Atlantic Care Medical Centre in New Jersey on Friday, February 16^th, 2007 at the age of 83 years. Dolores was a veteran and honorably discharged from the Royal Canadian Airforce. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her four children: Keene Marks (Bernard), George J. Assiff, Mark Assiff and Elizabeth J. Breslin; four precious grandchildren: Tosha Vickers (Stuart), Michael G. Assiff, Nicole S. Breslin and Georges E. Assiff; two adoring great grandchildren: Lourdes and Ainsleigh Vickers; brothers: Eugene McCarthy (Mona), Edward and Denis McCarthy; sister-in-law: Ruby McCarthy, as well as a very large circle of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband George Assiff Jr.; brothers: James, John and Richard; sister: Jane Clements and parents Eugene and Elsie McCarthy. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 1^st at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Fr. Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Holy Redeemer Parish or to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

GOOSNEY, Sidney
Parsons Pond, NL
March 9, 1919 - February 23, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sidney Goosney announce is passing on Friday, February 23^rd, 2007 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre, Norris Point at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: son: Felix (Florence); daughters: Laura (Wilf) Caines and Kitty Keough; step-son: Charles Thornhill (Rita); step-daughter-in-law: Almeda Thornhill; brother: Clyde (Ivy); sisters-in-law: Hulda and Hannah; three grandsons: Sidney (Lynn), Stephan (Sherry) and Kent (Samantha); four granddaughters: Martha (Jan), Lora, Kensie (Jon) and Elaine (Steve); three great grandsons: Nicholas, Zachary and Steven; one great granddaughter: Brianna; one great great grandson: Aiden; three grand daughters by choice: Samantha, Michelle and Alex; three special nephews: Oz, Paul and Barry Keough and families; seven step-granddaughters, six step grandsons, 10 step great grand daughters and ten step great grandsons; three step great great granddaughters and three step great great grandsons, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by wife Elsie; parents: Thomas and Rubena; brothers: Leslie, Hebbert, Gilbert and Robert; sister-in-law: Beatrice; step-son: Samuel Thornhill; step-daughter and son-in-law: Viola and Chris Perry; step-granddaughter: Madge Payne. Friends may visit St. Peter's Anglican Church, Parsons Pond beginning Saturday evening from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, February 26^th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend James Pratt officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Peter's Church Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

DEATHS

WHALEN, Stella
Stephenville Crossing, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stella Whalen announce her passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Monday, February 26^th, 2007 at the age of 85 years. She leaves to mourn with loving memories: brothers: Karl (Nora) Young, Stephenville, Limbert (Marion) Young, St. George's, Eugene (Joanne) Young, Heatherton, Walter (Wanda) Young, Robinsons, Phonse (Mariah) Young, Heatherton; brother-in-law: Louis (Mary) Whalen, McKays; step-mother: Emma Young, Stephenville Crossing, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband George; parents: Walter Young and Margaret Jesso; brothers: Raymond, Leo, Earl, Raymond and Ronald. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Tuesday, February 27^th from 2-4 and 7-9:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 28^th at 10:00 A.M. from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption in Stephenville Crossing. Fr. Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

DENNIS, Marjorie Elizabeth
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Marjorie Dennis announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2007 at the age of 76 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband of 58 years, George; sons: Maxwell (Waneta) of Ajax, ON and Thomas (Frances) of Benoit's Cove; daughter, Sherrie Lynn of Toronto, ON; grandchildren:  Sharon, Shelley, Amanda and Adam; great grandchildren: Paige, Brody and Gillian; sisters: Verna Baggs, Shirley Whitt (Doyle) and Jean Hopkins (Roy) all of Twillingate; brother, Hardy (Nina) Roberts of Twillingate; sister-in-law, Lily Roberts of Nova Scotia and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Cecil & Lily Roberts; brothers:  Hector, Austin and Max; sister, Mildred; and brother-in-law, Wilfred Baggs.  Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

SPURRELL, Bertha
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bertha Spurrell announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the age of 69 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her daughter, DoraLee Roberts of Corner Brook; sons:  Christopher Terriak of New Brunswick, Edward Terriak Fox of St. John's, and Michael Terriak of Corner Brook; six grandchildren; the MacDonald family, with whom she resided for 12 years; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, William (Bill) Spurrell (1995); son, Robert; daughter, Nancy; brother, Joel Tullak; a sister; and parents, Joel & Persida Tullak. Private family visitation with cremation to follow. A service of remembrance will be held at Country Haven Chapel on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment to take place at a later date in St. John's. The family guest book can be signed by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

DEATHS

GORMAN, Joseph
P. Eng.
Joseph Gorman, age 53 years, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2007, with his loving wife Nadine Roche (Koots) by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father Clifford and mother Eileen. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his son Joel (Jennifer); grandson Riley; grandma Jean Warren, Timmins, ON; brothers: Sean (Margie), Yellowknife, NWT and Michael (Margie) Corner Brook, NL; sister Claire, Halifax, NS and nieces and nephews. He will be lovingly remembered by parents-in-law Michael & Odile Roche, St. John's, NL; sisters-in-law: Lisa Rogers (Martin), London U.K., Heidi Clark (Steven), St. John's, NL and Chantal Hoskins (Jason), St. John's, NL; his very close friend Boyd Laing; friends and co-workers at the Dept. of Natural Resources; special friend Anne Lake; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, St. John's. Visitation Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 1^st, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Caul's Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, by request in his memory donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.

ANDERSON, Blanche Lillian (nee Gallant)
Irishtown, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Blanche Anderson announce her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Monday, February 26^th, 2007 at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Mary Mishaud (Joe), Joe Piercey (Loretta), Dave Piercey and Terry Anderson; step-children: Wil Anderson (Theresa) and George Anderson (Monica); 13 grandchildren: Wally, Monty, Debbie, Wanda, Lori, Gail, Sterling, Wade, Dean, Dermon, Marcie, Deon and Angie; 16 great grandchildren; four great great children; seven step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren; sister: Rita Bronson, Boston, Mass.; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by first husband Timothy Piercey, 1945, second husband William Anderson, 1987, infant son; great grandson Joey, 1993, great great grandson Brady, 2000; sisters: Mary Bennett, Genevieve Bennett; brothers: Johnny, Felix and Joe Gallant; daughter-in-law: Georgina Piercey, 1994; brothers-in-law: William and Douglas Bennett; sisters-in-law: Margaret and Monica Gallant. Friends may visit St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Irish Town on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 1^st, at 10:00 a.m. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca