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Saturday, April 1, 2000, edition of The Western Star
BIRTHS
SMITH
Matthew Harold Smith was born on February 26, 2000 at Bonne Bay Hospital, Norris Point. Matthew's big brother, Brandon,
and parents Lisa & Todd Smith welcome this new addition to their
family. Grandparents are Harold and Glenda Smith of Norris Point and
Scott and Olive Shears of Rocky Harbour.
ENGAGEMENT
STEWART & BATTEN
Beth Stewart and Chris Batten, currently
living in Leicester, England, would like to announce that they got
engaged on New Year's Eve. They are planning their wedding for August,
2001, after their return to Newfoundland. Congratulations from the
Stewart and Batten families and all their friends.
DEATHS
MCLEAN, Harold
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville
Crossing
(Formerly of Kippens)
It is with great sadness that
the family of the late Harold McLean announce his passing at the Sir
Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Thursday, March 30,
2000 at
the age of 87 years. He will be sadly missed by his four sons: Felix
(Joanne) McLean of Moncton, NB, Harold (Lisa) McLean of Mississauga,
ON,
Ronald McLean of Calgary, Alberta, Austin McLean of Toronto, ON; one
daughter, Cecilia (Mel) Oickle of Orleans, ON; one step-sister,
Anastasia Hynes of Kippens; two stepbrothers: John McLean of Port au
Port, Alex McLean of Stephenville; 17 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He
will also be sadly missed by special friends, Theresa Young of Kippens
and Thomas Pieroway of Stephenville Crossing. He was predeceased by his
two brothers: Angus McLean, Bernard McLean and one sister, Dorothy
Doucette. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street,
Stephenville on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
services will take place on Monday, April 3rd at 10:00 a.m. from St.
Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the
Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.
WALKER, Mary Patricia (Kelly)
Interfaith Home, Corner Brook,
NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary
Patricia Walker announce her passing on Thursday, March
30th, 2000 at
the Interfaith Home in her 95th year. She will be sadly missed by her
loving family: daughter Elizabeth Alteen (Lou), granddaughter Ann
Chaffey (David), her very dear great-grandson Michael Chaffey; sisters:
Aileen Kenny, Corner Brook, Shirley Buckingham, Vancouver, Dorothy
Cossitt (Gus), Corner Brook, sisters-in-law: Pauline Walker, Nancy
Kelly, Corner Brook, brother-in-law Mac Parsons and a large number of
nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband
Benjamin Walker in 1970; parents Thomas and Elizabeth Kelly; sisters
Ann
Dunphy, Gertrude Parsons, Madge Grant; brothers: Ron Kelly, Morris
Kelly, Albert Kelly and Claude Kelly. The funeral service will be held
Saturday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. from The Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral,
Mt. Bernard Avenue, Father John Peddle 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 evening 7-9
p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
WILLIAMS, Bartholomew (Bert) P.
Corner Brook, NF
August 2,
1905 - March 31, 2000
It is with sadness that the family of
the late Bartholomew (Bert) Williams announce his passing at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday, March 31st, 2000 at the age of
94
years. He will be missed by his loving family: daughters, Frances
Williams, Rita Atkinson (Kevin) all of Corner Brook and Theresa MacLean
(Gordon) of Ottawa; one brother, John and his wife Monica of Holyrood;
four grandchildren, Carolyn Good of Mount Pearl, Jackie Fagan (Joe) of
St. John's, Heidi Johnson (Rusty) of North Carolina, USA and Jason
MacLean of Ottawa; three great grandchildren, Adam Good, Stephanie Fagan
and Riley Johnson and also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. Mr. Williams is predeceased by his wife, Frances on
January 22, 1991; son, Walter; Parents, John and Ellen; brothers:
Joseph and Richard (Dick) and sisters, Mary, Mildred and Nellie.
Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home on Sunday during
the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on
Monday at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road
with Monsignor Boone officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia
Receiving Vault. Tributes may be made by making donations to the 6th
Floor, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are
under the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street,
Corner Brook.
Monday, April 3, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
MCCARTHY, Christina
Kippens
It is with great sadness
that the family of the late Christina McCarthy announce her passing at
the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Sunday, April
2, 2000 at the age of 72 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband,
John; three sons: Roderick (Martin) of Dallas, Texas, Franklin (Bianca)
of Calgary, Alberta, Peter (Veronica) of Brampton, Ontario; two
daughters: Rosemary (Peter) Mitchell of Medicine Hat, Alberta,
Christine (Lorne) Renouf of Kippens; one brother, Duncan MacPherson of
Highlands; 7 grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street,
Stephenville on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
services will take place on Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. from St.
Stephen's Parish, West Street, Stephenville with interment in the
Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville.
LEPINE, Bill
Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Bryson,
Quebec)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late
Bill Lepine announce his passing at Stephenville Crossing on Thursday,
March 30, 2000 at the age of 51 years. He will be sadly missed by his
loving wife, Nora; three sons: Michael (Trish) of Calgary, Clayton
(Trina) of Ottawa, Jeffrey of Boynton Beach, Florida; one daughter,
Glenda (Ken) Green of Calmar, Alberta; his father, Cyril Lepine of
Bryson, Quebec; four brothers: Rolland (Annette), Allan (Sandra),
Stephen (Linda), all of Ottawa, Clifford of Bryson, Quebec, six
grandchildren: Wesley, Kyle, Colten, Jessica, Joffre, Emma and a large
circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother,
Edward and his mother, Marie. A memorial service will take place
Monday, April 3rd at 11:00 a.m. from Assumption Parish, Stephenville
Crossing. Interment will take place at a later date in Bryson, Quebec.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral
Home, Station Road, Stephenville Crossing.
STUCKLESS, John
Hampden
(Formerly of Plumbley Cove, NF)
Sept. 1st, 1914 - March 31st, 2000
It is with great sadness
that the family of the late John Stuckless announce his passing on
Friday, March 31st, 2000 at his family residence in his 85th year. He
will be sadly missed by his special friend Leah Osmond. His four sons:
George (Ruby) of Gander, Allen (Isabelle) of Corner Brook; Roy (Faith)
of Red Deer, Alberta, Alexander (Carol) of Kitchener, Ontario. One
daughter Peggy (Calvin) Gale of St. Paul's. Ten grandchildren, Isabel,
Terry, Jerry, Theodore, Brian, Ada, Derrick, Tonya, Sherri and Shane.
Eleven great-grandchildren, Robert, Danielle, John Allen, Deanna,
Mackenzie, Mark, Brian, Brian Jr., Brandon, Nicole and Daniel. Four
brothers, William of Baie Verte, George (Ula) of Pasadena, Luke
(Audrey), Wilfred (Rosie) both of Westport. Five sisters, Naomi Jardine
of Nova Scotia, Phoebe Rogers of St. John's, Florence (Herbert) Crocker
of Trout River, Gladys (Arthur) Osmond of Hampden and Neta Fagan of St.
John's. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Dorcas (nee Gavin), brother Allen and
sisters Annie and Elizabeth (Augustus) and granddaughter Nicole.
Visitation took place from the Anglican Church in Hampden on Sunday
where also funeral services will take place today, Monday at 2:00 p.m.
with Rev. Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63
Northmain Street, Deer Lake.
"He is not dead, he is just away"
Tuesday, April 4, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BLACKMORE, Dora Lillian (nee: Anderson)
Corner Brook,
NF
It is with great sadness and regret that the family of the
late Mrs. Dora Blackmore announce her passing at the DVA unit of the
O'Connell Centre on Sunday, April 2nd, 2000, at the age of 88 years.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family; her sons: Fred (Linda)
residing at Truro, NS, and Shawn residing at Corner Brook. Her
daughter: Dora Rideout (Caywood) residing at Corner Brook, two
grandsons: Robin residing at Toronto, and Troy residing at Corner
Brook. One granddaughter: Tracy residing at Corner Brook. Three
sisters: Bessie Brake residing at Corner Brook, Phoebe and Marjorie
residing at Halifax. She will be also missed by a number of nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband John,
November 29th, 1998, her brother, Jack Anderson and her parents, Isaac
and Sarah Anderson. The funeral service will take place at St. John the
Evangelist Anglican Cathedral on Main Street on Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. with
Rev. Arthur Churchill officiating. The interment will take place at
Mount Patricia Cemetery Receiving vault. Visitation will take place at
Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Monday during the hours
of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday during the hours of 10-12 noon.
Flowers or donations to the DVA unit at the O'Connell Centre would be
gratefully accepted. The funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Wellington Funeral Home, phone: 634-9800.
MATTHEWS, Donald Francis
Portland Creek
Dec. 13th, 1948 -
April 3rd, 2000
It is with great sadness that the family of
the late Donald Francis Matthews announce his passing on Monday,
April 3rd, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 51st year.
He leaves to mourn his wife Edna, three sisters: Florence Blanchard of
Parsons Pond, Marilyn (Peter) Coskie of Massachusetts, and Audrey Butt
(Barry Werbowski) of Scarborough, Ontario. Also a large circle of
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from
the Anglican Church in Parsons Pond today, Tuesday where also funeral
services will take place on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis
Newhook 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"
EDMOND, Jody
Port au Port
It is with great sadness
that the family of the late Jody Edmond announce his passing in
Stephenville on Sunday, April 2, 2000 at the age of 21 years. He will
be sadly missed by his parents Joe Martin and Lottie Hynes of Port au
Port and his mother, Ann Edmond of Stephenville, his grandmother, Jeanie
Edmond of Ontario, grandmother, Theresa Benoit of Stephenville and
great-grandparents, Remi and Essie Young of Stephenville; four sisters:
Lorie Hynes of Stephenville, Carol (Charlie) Duhart of Stephenville,
Cindy Young of Ontario, Kelli Edmond of Deer Lake; three nephews, five
nieces and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends may call
at
Russell's Funeral Home, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville on Tuesday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Maria
Regina Parish, Port au Port East. Funeral services will take place on
Wednesday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. from Maria Regina Parish, Port au Port
East with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Port au Port East.
Wednesday, April 5, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
PARK, Garland Alexander
Hughes Brook, NF
March 8, 1918 -
April 3, 2000
Passed away Monday, April 3, 2000 Garland
Alexander Park at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 83rd
year. He will be sadly missed by his two sons: Alex (Susan) of Hughes
Brook, Terry (Beverly) of Corner Brook; one daughter, Wanda (Frank)
Bartlett of Corner Brook, ten grandchildren, including one very special
grandchild, Lisa Hann; ten great-grandchildren; son-in-law Winston
House, sister-in-law Emily Park, Corner Brook, and numerous other
relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne Matilda;
two daughters, Loretta and Sharon; great-grandson Zackery Park; parents,
John and Ida Park; brothers: Charles, John and Thomas; sisters Maude,
Hilda, Mary Jeanette, Jessie and Ida. The Funeral Services will be held
Thursday, April 6th at 1:30 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church,
Clarence Street, Reverend Percy Coffin officiating, followed by the
interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. The family will
be receiving friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue,
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be
graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's
choice.
FILLATRE, Elizabeth
Corner Brook
It is with great
sadness the family of the late Elizabeth Fillatre announce her passing
at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Monday,
April 3, 2000. She will be sadly missed by her loving family:
daughter-in-law Helen Fillatre, five grandchildren, Keith (Peggy),
Ernest, Janice (Gerard Martin), Maxwell, and Linda (George Pauls); 12
great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Cerral Tuff; granddaughter-in-law
Lavinia Fillatre, and special friend Olive Field. She was predeceased
by her husband, Arthur (1985), son Maxwell (1987), grandson Kerry (1986)
and great-grandson Michael (1999). The funeral service will be held
Friday, April 7th at 10:30 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican
Cathedral, Main Street, Canon Lorne Gosse officiating, followed by
interment at the Mt. Patricia Receiving Chapel. Friends may visit
Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Wednesday and Thursday
from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy,
flowers or donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be
graciously accepted.
MACDONALD, Harry Glenn
Kippens, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Harry Glenn MacDonald announce his
passing at Stephenville on Sunday, April 2, 2000 at the age of 53
years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary; one son
Stephen Dawson (Renee Marshall) of Hamilton, Ontario; one daughter,
Deborah (Tom) Collins of Gander, NF; his mother, Frances MacDonald of
Kennedy, Saskatchewan; one brother, Herb MacDonald of Moose Jaw,
Saskatchewan; two sisters: Myrne (MacDonald) Boe of Hudson Bay,
Saskatchewan, Tammy (Ian) Jones of Edmonds, Washington; one
granddaughter, Hannah-Rae Collins; his dog, Buttons, ever faithful to
his master and his close family of friends at Abitibi Consolidated,
Stephenville Mill and close friends at the Caribou Curling Club; a large
circle of relatives and friends. Funeral Services will take place on
Wednesday, April 5th at 3:00 p.m. from St. Stephen's Parish, West
Street, Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery,
Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, flowers 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.
WHITE, Munroe
Corner Brook, NF
(Formerly of New
Perlican)
Passed away Tuesday, April 4th, 2000 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital, Munroe White at the age of 79. He will be
sadly missed by his six children: Joseph (Barbara), Sharon, ON, Dolores
Boersma (David), Trenton, ON, Joan Banks (William), Val Caron, ON,
Gerald (Patricia), Pasadena, Randy (Margaret), Corner Brook, Dianne
Drover (Wayne), Pasadena; nine grandchildren: Kim, Greg, Tammy, Jamie,
Mark, Christopher, Julianne, Michelle, David; ten great grandchildren:
Timothy, Adam, Katie, Rachel, Ryan, Alexander, Melissa, Julia, Madison,
Alysha; sisters: Lorna Warren, Deer Lake, Mary Ann Penney, Corner
Brook; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by
his wife Marjorie in 1996, brother Merill in 1963 and his parents Josiah
and Plina. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 7th, at 2:00
p.m. from St. Augustine's Anglican Church, New Perlican followed by the
interment at the Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends
at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to
the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, 6th Floor Palliative Care Unit
will be graciously accepted. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted
to Fillatre's Funeral Home,
"Forever In Our Hearts"
Thursday, April 6, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BOYD, William Donald
Corner Brook, NF
(Formerly of St.
Anthony)
March 30, 1920 - April 4, 2000
Passed
peacefully away on Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in the presence of his family, William Donald
Boyd at
the age of 80. He will be sadly missed by his wife Elizabeth (Betty),
daughter Joan Whitton, Connie (Foster) Lamswood; grandchildren: Tara
(Jeff) Gillam, Donald (Darlene) Whitton, Scott (Sherri McNeil) Lamswood,
Mark (Susan Squarey) Lamswood, Jeff Lamswood; great grandchildren:
Kristen and Kaitlynn Gillam, Alex Whitton, Jaime and Ryan
McNeil-Lamswood; step brother Jack (Effie) Bridger; step sisters: Grace
Ollerhead, Marie (William) Simms, Bernice (Hedley) Lush, Louise
Hedderson; brother-in-law William Pardy; sisters-in-law: Flora Hancock,
Olive Smith, Grace (Raymond) Squires, Judith Brittain, Margaret Pardy,
Kathleen Pardy, and a large number of relatives and friends. He was
predeceased by his mother Minnie Bridger in 1981, son-in-law Bramford
Whitton in 1988, grandson Terry Lorne Whitton in 1966. The Funeral
Service will be held Friday, April 7th, at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral
of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, Corner Brook, followed by the
interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Wednesday from 7-9, Thursday from
2-4
and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may
be
made to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Restoration Fund.
Friday, April 7, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
BOYD, William Donald
Corner Brook, NF
(Formerly of St.
Anthony)
March 30, 1920 - April 4, 2000
Passed
peacefully away on Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in the presence of his family, William Donald
Boyd at
the age of 80. He will be sadly missed by his wife Elizabeth (Betty),
daughter Joan Whitton, Connie (Foster) Lamswood; grandchildren: Tara
(Jeff) Gillam, Donald (Darlene) Whitton, Scott (Sherri McNeil) Lamswood,
Mark (Susan Squarey) Lamswood, Jeff Lamswood; great grandchildren;
Kristen and Kaitlynn Gillam, Alex Whitton, Jaime and Ryan
McNeil-Lamswood; step brother Jack (Effie) Bridger; step sisters: Grace
Ollerhead, Marie (William) Simms, Bernice (Hedley) Lush, Louise
Hedderson; brother-in-law William Pardy; sisters-in-law: Flora Hancock,
Olive Smith, Grace (Raymond) Squires, Judith Brittain, Margaret Pardy,
Kathleen Pardy, and a large number of relatives and friends. He was
predeceased by his mother Minnie Bridger in 1981, son-in-law Bramford
Whitton in 1988, grandson Terry Lorne Whitton in 1966. The Funeral
Service will be held Friday, April 7th, at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral
of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, Corner Brook, followed by the
interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Wednesday from 7-9, Thursday from
2-4
and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may
be
made to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Restoration Fund.
HANCOCK, Joseph
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Joseph Hancock announce his passing
at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, April
6th, 2000 at the age of 88 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories
is his loving and devoted wife Jennie (nee Lind) of 55 years, the
Interfaith Home. Sister: Lavinia Brace of St. John's, as well as a
large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He
was predeceased by his sister Caroline Clarke, and brother Thomas
Hancock, and parents Richard and Mary Hancock. Visitation will take
place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday from
the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on
Saturday, April 8th, at 2 p.m. from St. Michael's and All Angels
Anglican Church, Park Drive, Rev. James Eveleigh officiating. Interment
to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Michael's and All
Angels Church Memorial Fund or to the charity of one's choice.
DUPHENEY, Beatrice Delia
West Bay Center
(Note: in the
obituary, the children's names are spelled Duffney but her surname and
that of her late husband is spelled Dupheney)
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Beatrice Delia Dupheney announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville
on Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at the age of 71 years. She will be sadly
missed by six sons: Clarence (Paulette) Duffney, Harry Duffney, all of
Lunenbury, NS, Lloyd Duffney, Richard Duffney (Alma Stevens), Larry
Duffney, Leonard Duffney, all of West Bay Center; eight daughters:
Leona Jesso, Phyllis Duffney, Bertha Duffney, Isabella Duffney (John
Gale), Olivena Duffney (Larry Smith), all of West Bay Center, Brenda
Duffney (Glenn Benoit) and Verna Duffney, all of Brampton, Ontario,
Shirley Duffney of Kitchener, ON; three brothers: Angus (Barbara)
McIsaac, Carl (Mildred) McIsaac, all of Piccadilly, Joe (Dodie) McIsaac
of Waterloo, ON; five sisters: Sarah Park of Stephenville, Muriel
(Robert) Hancock of NS, Linda (Richard) of Bridgewater, NS, Pauline
(Ken) Roberts of Pennsylvania, US, Margaret (James) Kelly of South
Carolina, US; 23 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a large circle
of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry
Dupheney. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Friday.
Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, April 8th, at 10:30 a.m.
from Our Lady of Lourdes Church 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2000
DEATHS
No death announcements in today's edition
BIRTHS
COMBDON
Dion & Kimberly Combdon are very pleased to
announce the arrival of their daughter Emily Kimberly. Emily was born
January 22nd, 2000 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital weighing 6 lb..
5 1/2 oz. Very proud grandparents are Cordell & Myra Combdon and
Scott
& Sarah Simms & great grandmother Mae Combdon. Emily has also been
welcomed by a large circle of family & friends. We all love you Emily.
WEDDING
MACLELLAN & COOK
Thomas MacLellan and Janet Cook were
united in marriage on October 22, 1999 in Stirling, Scotland. The
ceremony was officiated by Rev. Gary McIntyrer. Their attendants were:
Colin and Ea O'Neill of Kincardine, Scotland. Janet is the daughter of
John and Mary Cook of Charlottetown, PEI. Tom is the son of Christina
and the late Thomas MacLellan of Codroy Valley, Newfoundland. Tom and
Janet are residing in Summerside, PEI.
BARNES & SPARKES
Paul and Barbara Barnes wish to announce
the marriage of their daughter Kelli to Shawn son of Howard Sparkes and
Berth Davis. Wedding was held at the First United Church in Corner
Brook on January 8th, 2000 with reception held at the Columbus Club with
family and friends. Kelli and Shawn reside and work in Corner Brook.
ENGAGEMENT
WELLS & EDDISON
Terry & Dianne Wells of Corner Brook are
pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Trina to
Tyronne,
son of Grenfell and Marie Eddison of Corner Brook. The wedding will
take place July 21, 2001 in Corner Brook. Congratulations and best
wishes from Mom and Dad, Trevor & Trent.
EARLE & DOUGLAS
Martin and Judy Earle of Corner Brook are
very pleased to announce the engagement of their eldest son Jason
to Ann-Marie, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Douglas of Oakville,
Ontario. The engagement took place Feb. 14, 2000 and a summer, 2001
wedding is planned. Congratulations!
Monday, April 10, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
DEVOE, Gary Eric
Irishtown, NF
On April 8, 2000, after
a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Gary left us to do his flying
with the angels. At age 17, God closed his arms around him and
whispered "Come to Me". With loving memories he leaves his
mom and dad,
Diane and Walter, one brother Cory; grandparents Eric and Irene Kendall;
aunts: Cathy Groves (Roy), Marilyn Hayes (John), Martina Jacklin
(Blake), Carol MacNeil (Kevin), Germaine McKinney (John), Margaret
Triplett (John), Lillian Battiste (George); uncles: Redmond Devoe,
Marshall Devoe (Patsy), Ted Devoe (Pauline); Godchild Devon Groves and
special cousin Laura Groves. Gary was predeceased by his brother Kurt,
1987, grandparents Martin and Genevieve Devoe, uncle Francis Devoe,
cousins Gary Devoe and Jeanette Parsons. The family will be receiving
friends at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside beginning on Sunday
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Monday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. On Tuesday,
April 11, the family will be receiving friends at St. Anne's RC Church,
Codroy Valley, followed by the funeral service Wednesday, April 12th
at
2:00 p.m., Father Desmond McGrath officiating, with the interment at
the
church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations may
be made to the WMRH Foundation, Chemotherapy Unit. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
A bright
star now shines from heaven as we remember his humor, wit, love of
family, and life itself.
WHEELER, Bernard George
Lark Harbour, NF
Passed away
Friday, April 7th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital,
Bernard George Wheeler at the age of 52 years. He will be sadly missed
by his wife Doreen, son Lyndon Wheeler, York Harbour; daughters: Marsha
Sheppard (Louie), Brampton, ON, Mandy Wheeler, Lark Harbour; mother Mary
Wheeler; sister Melinda Joyce (Stan Morris); brother Harold Wheeler
(Faye); step grandson Braden Sheppard; and numerous other relatives and
friends. He was predeceased by his father George Wheeler and his
mother-in-law and father-in-law Albert and Elizabeth Strickland. The
funeral service will be held Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. from St.
James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour. The Rev. Canon Joyce Payne
officiating, followed by the interment at the church cemetery. As
expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to a charity of one's
choice will be graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home.
Tuesday, April 11, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
HANN, Harold Alexander
Passed peacefully away at the St.
John's Health Science Complex after a brief illness on Sunday,
April 9,
2000 Harold Hann, in his 85th year, of Mount Pearl, retired Corner Brook
businessman and veteran of the 166th Royal Newfoundland Regiment.
Predeceased by his sister Elsie (Tod) of Ireland, and brothers Victor
(Marion) of Corner Brook and Eric of Grand Falls. Leaving to mourn his
loving and devoted wife, Vi (Wiseman), daughter Ella (Carl) Strong,
granddaughters Heather and Laura, sister Dale (Duncan) of Scotland,
brothers Edward (Ruby) of Grand Falls and W.I. Bill (Mary) of Corner
Brook, special niece Kay Thompson of Ireland and other relatives and
friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road.
Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Wednesday. Funeral service from the First United Church, Mount Pearl
at
2:00 p.m. Wednesday with interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
Field of Honor. No flowers by request, donations in his memory may be
made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice.
WYATT, Kathleen Martha
Corner Brook, NF
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Kathleen Martha Wyatt announce
her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday,
April 9th, 2000 at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving
memories are her children; Margaret Stone, Karl (Marie), Robert
(Shirley), Ralph (Gloria), all residing in Corner Brook, Barbara Ramsey
(Dave), Nova Scotia, Diane MacIntyre (Alfred), Brampton, Ontario, Linda
MacIntyre, Nova Scotia, and Kathy Wyatt (Bill McDowell), Corner Brook;
19 grandchildren: Robert, Michelle, Melissa, Andre, Brian, Gerard,
Diane, Paul, Shannon, Shane, Jimmy, Neil, Suzanne, Jennifer, Kellie,
Amanda, Mark, Christina and Cassandra; 15 great-grandchildren. Brother
Karl Janes (Annie), Cox's Cove, as well as a large circle of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband Jethro Wyatt (1982), sons James (1963), daughter Sandra (1992),
son-in-law Roy Stone (1997) and her parents James and Caroline Janes.
The family will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4
St.
Mark's Avenue on Tuesday, from the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 12th at 2 p.m. from
the
First United Church, Rev. John Adams officiating. Interment to follow
at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers
graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's
choice.
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
DEATHS
CHAFFEY, Ina Hunter (nee Smith)
The family of Ina Hunter
Chaffey sadly announce her passing after a brief illness at Dartmouth
General Hospital, Dartmouth, NS, on March 31st, at the age of 77. Left
with loving memories are her husband Lionel, 28 Brookdale Crescent, Apt.
202, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 2R5; son Bill (Gloria) Bedford, NS; daughter
Peg
(Peter Hughes) Meadows; grandchildren Jason and Nicole Chaffey; brothers
Don (Mary), George (Theresa) and sister Nancy (Claude) Kelly, Corner
Brook; and brother Tom (Gerry) Fonthill, Ontario. She was predeceased
by her parents Donald N. and Christina A. Smith; brother Bill; sisters
Elsa (Smitty) Manovich and Lorna (Bob) Hansen. Funeral Services took
place at Woodlawn United Church in Dartmouth on April 3 with interment
at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be
made to the Shriners' Hospital Fund.
MUGFORD, Isabel
Shallop Cove
It is with great sadness
that the family of the late Isabel Mugford announce her passing at her
residence in Shallop Cove on Sunday, April 9, 2000 at the age of 84
years. She will be sadly missed by one son Clarence of St. George's;
four daughters: Frances Gould of Lavel West, Quebec, Beatrice Legge,
Shirley White, Linda Hinks, all of Shallop Cove; caregiver, Joseph White
and many other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband, Stuart Mugford in 1993. Cremation Service took place at
Russell's Crematorium, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. Funeral Service
will take place on Wednesday, April 12th at 2:00 p.m. from Russell's
Funeral Home Chapel, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville with interment to
follow in the United Cemetery in Shallop Cove. As expressions of
sympathy, donations to the Bay St. George SCAPA would be greatly
appreciated.
MORGAN, William
Age 68
The family of the late William
Morgan regret to announce his passing on April 9th,
2000 at the Jewish
General Hospital, Montreal at the age of 68 years. He is predeceased
by
his father and mother Jacob and Jessie Morgan and sister Greta Benoit.
He is survived by three sons Paul, Ronnie and Darrell; three daughters
Donna, Elaine and Sandra; two brothers Frank and Jacob Jr.; three
sisters Frances, Valma and Barbara and a large number of grandchildren,
relatives and friends.
HANN, Mary Priscilla May (nee Barnes)
Trout River
May
10th, 1921 - April 10th, 2000
It is with great sadness that
the family of the late Mary Priscilla May Hann announce her passing on
Monday, April 10th, 2000 at the Health Science Centre in her 88th year.
She will be sadly missed by her husband Rendell. Her daughter Sadie
(Richard) Edwards of Trout River. Four grandchildren, Jeff, Bob, Rick
and Monica, four great-grandchildren, Chakka, Cole, Tyrone, Andrea. One
sister Edith McLoud of Mount Moriah. Two brothers, Augustus Barnes and
Graydon (Mona) Barnes, of Trout River. Her brother-in-law John Barnes
of Cox's Cove. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her parents, one sister and three brothers. Visitation
will take place from the Salvation Army Church in Trout River today,
Wednesday, where also Funeral Services will take place on Thursday at
2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the family plot. Flowers or
donations to the Salvation Army Church would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North
Main Street, Deer Lake.
Thursday, April 13, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
WIGHT, Samuel G.
Meadows, NF
It is with sadness and
regret that the family of the late Samuel Wight announce his passing
at
the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 11th,
2000 at
the age of 69 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family:
Wife of 50-years, Audrey (nee Brake); Sons: Brian (Claudine), Shawn and
Roger (Judy) all of Meadows, Paul (Sherry), Glenn (Audrey) and Larry
(Yvette) all of Gillams; Daughters, Caviel (Alfred) Park, Merlyn (Keith)
Blanchard all of Gillams, Wanda (Lloyd) Blanchard of Kings Point,
Deborah (Michael) Terry and Suzanne Park (Gary) all of Meadows;
Sisters: Adgie Anderson and Gertie Davis of Meadows, Jessie Fisher of
Corner Brook; Sisters-in-law, Clara Brake, Florence White and Violet
White; 26 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and also a large circle
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Wight is predeceased by
his parents, Francis and Elizabeth; parents-in-law Karl and Gertrude
Brake; Brothers, Stewart, Stanley and George; Sisters: Regina Blanchard
and Isabelle Brake; Brothers-in-law Alex Brake, Curtis Blanchard,
Murdock Brake, Tobias Fisher, Bill Anderson and Austin Davis and
Daughter-in-law, Lillian Wight (nee Hunt). Visitation will take place
at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Meadows commencing Wednesday evening
from where the Funeral Service will take place on Friday at 2:00 p.m.
with Rev. Allen Frye officiating. Interment will follow at the Church
Cemetery. Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making
donations to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner
Brook, phone 634-9800.
BARRY, Annie Stella
Halifax, NS
(Formerly of St. George's,
NF)
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, April 9, 2000 in the
Victoria General Site, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Halifax, Annie Stella
Barry at the age of 91 years. Born January 27, 1909 in St. George's,
daughter of the late James and Ealulies (Blanchard) Alexander. She was
a member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax and enjoyed
knitting, crocheting and loved to dance. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family. Surviving are her daughter, Ann (Von
Fall) Colombe, Stephenville; sons: Bernard (Mary), Halifax; Jimmy,
Stephenville; Joseph (Rita), Clayton (Mercie), Piccadilly; Billy,
Johnnie (Bernice), St. George's; many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
husband, John Edward; daughter, Mamie Barry; son, Ronie Barry; sisters:
Mary Ada, Mae, Josie, Susie; brothers: Adolf, Freddie, Joseph, Raymond;
grandson, Clayton. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from Fillatre's
Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic
Church, St. George's, Reverend Aidan Devine officiating. Interment to
follow in Shallop Cove Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society. Arrangements co-entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home,
Halifax and Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
CURNEW, Gerald
Stephenville Crossing
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Gerald Curnew announce his passing
at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Wednesday,
April 12,
2000 at the age of 69 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving
wife, Annie; four sons: David (Theresa) of Ontario, Henry (Juanita) of
Stephenville Crossing, Wayne (Sandra), Kevin (Cathy), all of St.
George's; five daughters: Vivian (Terry) Enright of Ontario, Ruth
(Keith) White of Manitoba, Shirley (Clyde) Hynes of Ontario, Leslie
(Michael) King, Jennifer (Monty) Bennett, all of Stephenville Crossing;
two sisters: Theresa Doyle and Madina (Eddy) Fisher, both of Ontario;
22 grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was
predeceased by his son, Eric Curnew in 1996 and three brothers, Nelson,
Reggie and Cecil. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station
Road, Stephenville Crossing on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, April 15th at 1:00
p.m. from Assumption Parish Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street,
Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
CARAVAN, Eileen
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Eileen Caravan announce her passing
on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at the age of 71 years. She leaves to mourn
her brothers: Walter Caravan, Corner Brook; Jim (Leslie) Caravan,
Frederickton, NB; her sister Dolly Clarke, Corner Brook; sister-in-law
Marie Caravan, Corner Brook; and a very large number of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents,
Nathaniel and Hannah Caravan; brothers, Rendell and Max; sisters, Helen
Howe and Ella Hammond. The funeral service will be held on Friday,
April 14th, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Anglican
Cathedral, Reverend Lorne Gosse officiating, followed by the interment
at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home,
4 St. Mark's Avenue, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.
to 12 noon. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to a
charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.
HAYDEN, George Ross
Peacefully, at the Hamilton General
Hospital, on Monday, April 10, 2000, Ross Hayden in his 59th year.
Beloved husband of Yvonne. Loved son of Elizabeth Hayden and the late
Robert Hayden. Dear brother of Cyril and his wife Claudette and Gordon
and his wife Shirley. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and
friends. At Ross' request, there will be no visitation or service.
Cremation will be followed by interment at a later date at Mount Hope
Cemetery, Brantford. Arrangements entrusted to the Dodsworth & Brown
Funeral Home Robinson Chapel (905) 522-2496.
Friday, April 14, 2000
No announcements in today's issue
Saturday, April 15, 2000
DEATHS
SHEARS, Elizabeth Ann (Betty)
Wabush, Labrador, NF
(Originally
from Pasadena, NF)
It is with great sadness that the family
of the late Betty Shears (nee Whiffen) announce her passing at her
family residence in Wabush on Thursday, April 13th, 2000 at the age of
60. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband
Darrell Shears, daughter Joanne, son Brian (Cindy) and very special
granddaughter Martina, all residing in Wabush. Her mother: Mrs.
Elizabeth Whiffen, Malcolm Piercey Memorial Manor, Deer Lake, sisters:
Carmel Blackwood, Corner Brook, Kathleen (Bill) Byrne, Irishtown.
Brother: Joseph Whiffen (Debbie), Toronto, Ontario. Mother-in-law:
Mrs. Hilda Shears Crewe (Don), Pynn's Brook. Brothers-in-law: Gary
Shears (Linda), Corner Brook, and Albert Finley, Pasadena.
Sister-in-law: Madeline Whiffen, Pasadena. As well as a large circle
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by
her father, Andrew Whiffen, brothers: Andrew Jr. and Patrick, also
sister Joan Finley. The family will be receiving friends from
Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday evening from 7-9
p.m., and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be
held on Sunday, April 16th, 2000 from All Saints Anglican Church,
Clarence Street, Rev. Percy Coffin officiating. Interment to follow at
Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be
made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation, Chemotherapy
Unit.
MARCH, Doris Gertrude
Corner Brook, NF
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Doris March (nee Andrews) announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on
Friday, April 14th, 2000 in her 74th year. Leaving to mourn with fond
and loving memories her husband Walter. Brother Baxter (Bernice)
Andrews, Lumsden, NF, sisters: Ella (Llewellyn) Norman, Baie Verte, and
Marcie Coles, St. John's; Brother-in-law Cyril (Elsie) March, Corner
Brook; sister-in-law: Dorothy Vincent, St. John's, as well as a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will take
place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Saturday
evening from 7-9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. The
funeral service will be held on Monday, April 17th, at 2:00 p.m. from
the First United Church, Park Street, Rev. John Adams officiating.
Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital, third floor.
SPARKES, Alexander A. (Sandy)
Rocky Harbour
April 15th,
1925 - April 14th, 2000
It is with great sadness that the
family of the late Alexander A. Sparkes announce his passing on Friday,
April 14th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 75th
year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Helen (nee Pearce);
four sons: Warren and Kevin (Phyllis), both of Rocky Harbour, Larry
(Beverley) of Toronto, and Carson (Louise) of Lloydminister, Alberta;
six daughters: Daphne Brake, Belinda (Walter) Kitchen, both of Rocky
Harbour, Yula (Maxwell) Lush of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Nancy Fremantle
and Marilyn (Stanley) Butt, both of Rocky Harbour and Luanne Sparkes
of
Fort McMurray, Alberta. Twenty four grandchildren and fifteen
great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Brada (Joseph) Parsons of Corner
Brook, and Edna Durdle of Deer Lake. Six brothers: Eunice (Ena),
Russell (Joanne), Chesley (Annie) and Lloyd (Cora), all of Rocky
Harbour, Eldon and Melvin, both of Ontario. Also his sisters-in-law and
a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was
predeceased by his brothers: Cecil, Gus, Oscar, Morgan and his sister
Sarah. Visitation will take place from the Salvation Army Church in
Rocky Harbour today, Saturday and Sunday where also Funeral Services
will take place on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Capt. Johnson 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"
Monday, April 17, 2000
DEATHS
DOWNEY, Sebastian (Sibby)
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It
is with great sadness that the family of the late Sibby Downey announce
his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday,
April 14th, 2000 at the age of 76 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and
loving memories are his wife Doris (nee Parsons), four sisters:
Veronica (John) Harvey, Brampton, ON, Jane (Jerry) Corn, Indiana, USA,
Elizabeth Payne and Millie (Scott) Wells, both of Stephenville
Crossing. Seven brothers: Barney (Carmel), Stephenville, Anthony,
Terry (Marina), Joe, Stephenville Crossing, Michael (Margaret), St.
George's, William, Halifax, NS, and Francis, Stephenville. Very special
friend Shirley Gabriel, Stephenville Crossing, as well as a large circle
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family received
friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Saturday
evening from 7-9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The
funeral service will be held today, Monday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m.
from the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Fr. Aiden Devine
officiating. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook
Street. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation,
Chemotherapy Unit.
FORTUNE, Isaac Samuel
Jeffrey's, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Isaac Fortune announce his passing
at the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital on Saturday, April 15th, 2000 at the
age of 59 years. Leaving to mourn are his special aunt Ula and uncle
Harvey House, with whom he resided during his illness, Daniel's
Harbour. Cousins Lawrence and Cindy Fortune of Corner Brook. Cousin
Marie and Jim Shears of Stephenville. Three nephews: Andrew, Terry and
Robbie Fortune of New Brunswick. His aunt Patricia Fortune, Jeffrey's,
Aunt Mrytle, Aunt Emily and Aunt Mildred, all residing in Daniel's
Harbour, Uncle Clifford and Aunt Audrey House of Stephenville and many
more cousins and friends. Visitation will take place from St. Mary
Magdalene Anglican Church in Jeffrey's beginning Monday evening at 7:00
p.m., from where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 18th
at
2:00 p.m., Rev. Stewart Bellows officiating. Interment to follow at the
family plot in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
MOLLOY, Averil E.
Corner Brook, NF
The family of the
late Averil Molloy are sad to announce her passing at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital on April 15th, 2000 after a long but
courageous battle with cancer. She leaves to mourn her daughter Melissa
Regular (Michael White) of Toronto and her son Michael Regular and his
friend Christina of Corner Brook, mother Marie Samms of Corner Brook;
five sisters: Clara Batt (Ralph), Mary (Dave) Snooks, Loretta (Gerard)
Bennett, Judy (Rod) Butt and Diane (Kevin) Hennessy all of Corner Brook;
four brothers: Clyde (Barb) Molloy of Fairview, Alberta, Rick (Wendy)
Samms of Corner Brook, Reg (Shirley) Samms of St. John's and Robert
(Kelly) Samms of Windsor, Ontario. Twenty five nieces and nephews and
a
large number of relatives. A very large number of close friends who had
helped her in so many ways through her battle over the years.
Visitation will take place from Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country
Road on Monday, April 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will take place on Tuesday, April 18th, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. from the Most
Holy Redeemer Parish with Father Peddle officiating. Interment to
follow at the Mount Patricia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made for the future "Averil Molloy Resource Library" c/o
Jocelyn
Rose, 144 Georgetown Road, Corner Brook, NF A2H 3X4. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167
Country Road, 634-2500.
"Into Paradise May the Angels Lead
You"
Tuesday, April 18, 2000
DEATHS
SWYER, Julia
St. George's
It is with great sadness
that the family of the late Julia Swyer announce her passing at the
Health Science Centre in St. John's on Sunday, April 16, 2000 at the
age
of 64 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Walter;
two sons: Robert (Amy) of Hopedale, Labrador, David of St. John's and
step-son, Melvin (Ruth) of Sudbury, Ontario; four daughters: Christine
(Don) Hyma of Oakville, Ontario, Julia (Cyril) Mullaley of Mount Pearl,
Karen Swyer of Brampton, Ontario, Stacy Swyer of St. George's; one
brother, Dean (Lois) Sears of Napanee, Ontario; two sisters: Patricia
Mihalik of Kingston, Ontario, Delores (George) Brennan of Mountain,
Ontario; four grandchildren; Gregory and Laura Hyma, Caitlin and
Chelsea Mullaley; her aunt, Patricia Hall of Ottawa; a large circle of
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her
brothers, David, Charles, John, Vincent and her sister, Delores.
Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, Station Road, Stephenville
Crossing on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take
place on Wednesday, April 19th, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph's Parish
in
St. George's with interment in the United Cemetery in Shallop Cove. As
expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Canadian Cancer
Society would be greatly appreciated.
TUCKER, Brady Christopher Justin
Meadows, Nfld.
God
has taken an angel for Heaven.
On Saturday, April 15th, 2000, Brady
passed away at the Janeway Children's Hospital at the age of 7 weeks
old. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Nicole and Justin.
Grandparents: Leonard and Wanda Tucker of Meadows, Nancy Browning (Stan
Tucker) and Carson Brake (Marion) all residing at Gillams. Aunts:
Patti Tucker, Sarah Browning. Uncles: John Tucker and Mark (Julie)
Brake. Great-grandparents, and two great-great grandparents. He will
be also missed by his godparents, Gail Mishaud and Stephen Caravan, and
a large number of great aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington
Street, Tuesday during the hours of 2-4 and 7-9, from where the Funeral
Service will take place on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., at Wellington
Funeral Home with Msg. William Boone officiating, followed by the
interment at the Roman Catholic Section of Mount Patricia Cemetery.
Tributes may be made by making donations to the charity of one's
choice. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wellington
Funeral Home, phone 634-9800.
Wednesday, April 19, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
PERRY, Ira F.
(Member of Trinity Pentecostal Church)
Went to be with his Lord, peacefully, in his sleep at Strathaven
Lifecare Centre on Sunday, April 16, 2000, Ira in his 88th year. Dearly
beloved husband of Harriet (nee Shears) for 60 years. Dear father of
Angela and Ira David. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Veronica
and husband Nick Tefoglou, Christopher Dalley, Craig Dalley, Vicki-Ann
and husband John Heaton, Donna Perry, Rhonda Perry, Bonetta Perry,
Ira-Lee Perry and great-grandchildren Julia, Christopher, Alethea,
Shaylin, Mitchell, Joshua, Phoebe, Crystal and Trinity. Dear brother
of
Evangeline Martin, Alex Perry and predeceased by Selby, Lloyd and
Gladys. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at
McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (433-5558)
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel
on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn
Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Ira to the
Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be
appreciated.
RANDELL, Beaton
Kitchener, Ontario
(Formerly of
Hampden)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late
Beaton Randell announce his sudden passing on Saturday,
April 15th, 2000 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital in his 36th year. He will
be sadly missed by his loving wife Sharon (nee Reid) and his son Jamie.
His parents, Cora and Arthur Randell of Hampden. His brothers, Wayne
(Lorraine), Boyce (Flora), all of Kitchener, Ontario and Gary (Dale)
of
Hampden. Also a large circle of relatives ad friends. Visitation will
take place from the Salvation Army Church in Hampden today, Wednesday,
with the Funeral Services to take place from the Anglican Church in
Hampden on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Lt. Keats officiating. Interment
to follow at the family plot. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to
Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever
In Our Hearts"
MCDONALD, Helena
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Helena McDonald announce her passing
on Tuesday, April 18th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
at the age of 68. She will be sadly missed by her son Derek (Heather),
Dartmouth, NS, her dearly loved grandchild Madeline McDonald; sisters:
Margaret McDonald, Mary Robertson, Sophia Clarke, Agnes Fitzpatrick;
brothers: Thomas, George, Alex and Fred Robertson; and numerous other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Francis in
1976; brothers: John, Fred, Gus & Dolph Robertson; sister Ruth Penny;
brothers-in-law Fred Penney, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Jim McDonald;
sisters-in-law, Barbara Robertson and Marie Robertson. The funeral
service will be held Thursday, April 20th at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows
Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road. Msgr. Boone officiating, followed
by interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 4 Marks Ave. Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions
of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Thursday, April 20, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
MCDONALD, Helena
Corner Brook, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Helena McDonald announce her passing
on Tuesday, April 18th, 2000 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
at the age of 68. She will be sadly missed by her son Derek (Heather),
Dartmouth, NS, her dearly loved grandchild Madeline McDonald; sisters:
Margaret McDonald, Mary Robertson, Sophia (Edward) Clarke, Agnes
Fitzpatrick; brothers: Thomas (Florence) Robertson, George (Delores)
Robertson, Alex (Thelma) Robertson and Fred (Yvonne) Robertson;
sister-in-law Martha and numerous other relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her husband Francis in 1976; brothers: John, Fred, Gus &
Dolph Robertson; sister Ruth Penny; brothers-in-law Fred Penney, Kevin
Fitzpatrick, Jim McDonald; sisters-in-law, Barbara Robertson and Marie
Robertson. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 20th at
10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road. Msgr.
Boone officiating, followed by interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 Marks Ave. Wednesday from
2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to
the
Canadian Cancer Society.
RANDELL, Lindsay (Len)
Premier Drive, Corner Brook, NF
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Len Randell announce his passing on Tuesday,
April 18th, 2000 at the Grace Hospital,
St. John's in his 70th year. He will be lovingly missed by his family:
Three children Karen (Rod) Connolly, Labrador City, Connie (Henry)
Starkes, Flin Flon, Manitoba, and Alan Randell, Corner Brook. His
special friend Glenda Luther (and her son Steven), Corner Brook. Seven
grandchildren: Krista Coombs, British Columbia, Julie Coombs (Darren
Hauer), British Columbia, Stephen Starks, Manitoba, Michael Starkes,
Manitoba, Scott Randell and Heather Randell, Corner Brook. Two great
grandchildren: Victoria and Kimberly Blankman. Brothers: Willis
Randell (Janet), Clarence Randell (Minnie), Sterling Randell (Muriel),
and Canon Murray Randell (Joan); sisters: Madeline Leikham, Elizabeth
Stafford, Pearl Sharpe and Eunice Dunphy (John). As well as a large
circle of very special brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Ivy on July
31st, 1997. Four brothers: Chesley, Herbert, Witfield and Douglas,
also sister Margaret. The funeral service will take place on Saturday,
April 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Evangelist Cathedral, Main
Street, Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may
visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday evening
from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of
sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the
Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation.
NOBLE, Clayton William
Corner Brook, NF
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Clayton Noble announce
his passing on Monday, April 17th, 2000 at Roanoke Rapids,
North Carolina, while vacationing, at the age of 79 years. Leaving to
mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife of 53 years, Margaret
(nee Wellman), Corner Brook. Five children: Gloria (Fred) Stacey, Corner
Brook, Dennis (Glenda) Noble, Grand Falls, Eugene (Barbara) Noble, St.
John's, Rev. Donald (Carol-Ann) Noble, Mississauga, Ontario and Doreen
(Roy) Dawe, St. John's. Thirteen grandchildren: Dawn, Paul, Lesa, Rhonda,
Steven, Barbara, Daniel, Colin, Meg, Gail, Andrew, Graham and Peter and
two great grandchildren. Brother, Pastor Graham (Jean) Noble, St.
John's and sister Lillian (Howard) Coles, Mississauga, Ontario,
sister-in-law, Ruby Noble Burden, Springdale, NF. Five nieces, Lois
Butler (nee Fudge), Karen Mosher (nee Fudge), Denise Monahan (nee Cole),
Janice O'Rafferty (nee Cole), and Lynn Cole. Two nephews: Gary Fudge
and Keith Noble, as well as a large circle of other relatives and
friends. He is predeceased by his parents Jonas and Ida Noble, brothers
Donald and Colin, and a brother and sister in childhood. The Funeral
Service will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the
Pentecostal Tabernacle, Elizabeth Street, officiated by Pastor Calvin
Andrews and Rev. Donald Noble. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia
Cemetery. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4
St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday and Friday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation Chemotherapy
Unit or to the Gideon Bible Fund.
Saturday, April 22, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
RICE, Elsie Myrtle
Deer Lake, NF
Passed peacefully
away to be with her loving Lord, in her 84th year, Elsie Myrtle
Rice (Reid), at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday,
April 20th, 2000. Leaving to mourn and sadly missed by her daughters: Doris
(Bill) Gosse, Corner Brook, Marie (Boyd) Cole, Grand Falls-Windsor. Her
sons: James (Joan) Rice, St. John's, Clarence (Joan) Rice, Corner
Brook. Foster daughter Phyllis (Frank) Bailey, Deer Lake.
Grandchildren: James Rice, Debbie Feltham, Wayne Gosse, Sheila Jones,
Darren and Dawn Rice, Wayne, Wanda, Sandra, Darrell and Gary Cole,
Barbara Pomroy and Linda Conway, Yolanda and Frank Bailey, and special
grandson Paul Bailey, 18 great-grandchildren, brother: Gordon (Lottie)
Reid, Corner Brook; sisters: Alma Earle, Corner Brook, Lucy (Claude)
Cross, Deer Lake and Violet (Gussie) White, Stephenville. As well as
a
large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband William Rice, August 28th, 1985. Daughters: Mary, Mabel, son
Allister, sister Annie and brother Jim. Visitation will take place from
Fillatre's Funeral home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake today, Saturday.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 23rd, at 2:30 p.m.
from The Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Deer Lake, with Pastor Calvin
Andrews officiating. Interment to follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery,
Wight's Road. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted
or donations may be made to the Gideon Bible Fund or to the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation.
SHEPPARD, Lillian M. (nee Parsons)
Corner Brook, NF
It
is with sadness and regret that the family of the late Lillian
Sheppard announce her passing at the O'Connell Centre on Wednesday,
April 19th, 2000 at the age of 84 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving
family: one son, Milton and his wife Judy of Corner Brook;
grandchildren: Chad (Kim) Sheppard of Winnipeg, Wayne Borden, Peggy
Sheppard and Stacey Sheppard all of Corner Brook; great grandchild,
Taylor Sheppard of Winnipeg; brothers and sisters: Don (Rosie) Parsons,
Harold (Allie) Parsons, Baxter (Norma) Parson, Edna Noel all of Woody
Point, Maisie Pelley of Lewisporte and Gladys Cooper (Bill) of Cottle's
Cove; son-in-law, Pierce Borden of Corner Brook and also a large circle
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Sheppard is predeceased
by her husband, Horace G. Sheppard, daughter, Reubina Borden and her
parents, William and Amy Parsons of Woody Point. Visitation will take
place at Wellington Funeral Home on Thursday, 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. and at St. James Anglican Church in Lark Harbour on
Saturday 10-12 noon. The Funeral Service will take place at St. James
Anglican Church in Lark Harbour on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David
Pearce officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Tributes may be made by sending flowers or by making donations to the
Parkinson's Association. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner Brook, phone
634-9800.
DRAKE, Stanley George
Toronto
(Formerly of Corner Brook)
October 21, 1927 - April 7, 2000
It is with great sadness
that the family of Stan Drake announce his passing at his family
residence. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Jean (nee
Keough), his daughter Joanne Reed and her husband Phil, his daughter
Cathy and her partner Margaret, and his son Robert Stanley of Los
Angeles. Also sadly missed by his grandsons Brent and Bradley Reed.
Survived by his sister Katie Belanger and his brother Frank. Funeral
Services took place at the Giffen-Mach Chapel in Toronto on April 10th.
PIEROWAY, Marina
Grand Falls, NF
(Formerly of Stephenville
Crossing)
It is with great sadness that the family of the
late Marina Pieroway announce her passing on Thursday,
April 20th at
the
Grand Falls Hospital at the age of 61. She will be sadly missed by her
family members: May & Bill Layden, Corner Brook, Diane, Mrs. Gerald
Byrne, Hughes Brook, Shirley, Mrs. Reg Ryan, Summerside, Annie Bennett,
Stephenville Crossing, Cecilla Davis, Stephenville, Stan & Rose Layden,
Steady Brook, Junior & Linda Layden, Corner Brook, Thomas & Mary
Pieroway, Jackie Pieroway, Joe & Marie Pieroway, Stephenville Crossing,
Gus & Shirley Pieroway, Corner Brook, special friend Gord Hunter,
Grand
Falls; also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents George &
Florence Gilbert; Andrew and Raymond. The funeral service will be held
Monday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m. from The Church of the Assumption,
Stephenville Crossing, Father Aidan Devine officiating, followed by the
interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street. Friends may
visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, Saturday & Sunday
from 2-4 & 7-9. As expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to
a
charity of one's choice will be graciously accepted.
MAYNARD, Garfield S.
Norris Point
April 27th, 1924 - April
19th, 2000
It is with great sadness that the family of the
late Garfield S. Maynard announce his passing on Wednesday,
April 19th, 2000 at Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital in his 75 year. He will be sadly
missed by his two daughters: Geraldine Kelly of Ottawa and Carol Ann
Maynard of Kitchener, Ontario. Four grandchildren: Stephanie, Colette,
Joanne and David. Three brothers Wallace (Helen) of Norris Point,
Ambrose of Rocky Harbour, Stanley (Hazel) of Badger. Three sisters:
Gouldie (Harold) Ryan and Dorothy both of Red Bay, Labrador and Margaret
of Ottawa, Ontario. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. He
was predeceased by his wife Cecilia. Visitation took place from the
United Church in Norris Point on Thursday and Friday, where also Funeral
Services will take place today, Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Elizabeth
Kozbial officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main
Street, Deer Lake.
"Forever In Our Hearts"
Monday, April 24, 2000
DEATHS
TOBIN, Jocelyn (AuCoin)
Stephenville Crossing, NF
It
is with great sadness that the family of the late Jocelyn Joan
Tobin announce her sudden passing at her family residence on Friday,
April 21,
2000 in her 47th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories
is her husband George; father Francis (Rose); daughter Wanda,
Stephenville Crossing; son Richard, New Brunswick; nine brothers: Glen
(Brenda), Charlie (Joyce), Toronto, Ignatius (Bernadette), Jarvis
(Rhodina), Edward (Bernadette), Jason (Patricia) all of St. George's,
Frank (Elaine), Ernest (Pat), Stephenville Crossing, Michael (Patsy),
Stephenville; two sisters: Myrtle, New Brunswick, Margaret Young
(Aiden), Stephenville Crossing; four grandchildren: Brandon, Anthony
Joseph, Rebecca, Brady; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth in
1980, niece Nancy, 1989, mother Margaret O'Quinn, 1997. The funeral
mass will be held Tuesday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m. from the Roman
CaX-Mozilla-Status: 0009ssumption, Father Aiden Devine officiating,
followed by the interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street,
Stephenville Crossing. The family will be receiving friends from
Fillatre's Funeral Home, 7 West Street, Stephenville Crossing, Monday
from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25, 2000
DEATHS
MAY, Ruth R. (nee Andrews)
Corner Brook, NF
It is with
sadness and regret that the family of the Late Ruth May announce her
passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Monday,
April 24th, 2000 at the age of 61 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving
family: husband, Charles; sons: Douglas (Dawn) of Colorado, USA, and
Stephen (Denise) of Corner Brook; daughter, Carla (friend, Warren
Neville) of Corner Brook; grandchildren, Taylor and Joshua; brother,
Derrick (Betty) Andrews (and daughter Sara), of St. John's; sister,
Margaret Brown, (son Richard, wife Donna and child Kelly) of St. John's;
aunt, Rita Smith of St. John's; uncle, Clarence Button of St. John's;
brother-in-law, John (Janet) Fairley of St. John's; sisters-in-law,
Cathy Andrews (daughter, Connie) of St. John's and Bernice Andrews
(children, Lloyd, Derrick, Todd, Jason and Tina) of Ontario; niece
Heather Fairley of St. John's; cousins, Sandra Francis (Robert) of
Truro, Judy Smith and Wayne (Diane) Smith of St. John's, Cynthia Upshall
(Russell) of Marystown and also numerous special friends. Mrs. May is
predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret Andrews; brother, Lloyd
Andrews and sister, June Fairley. Visitation will take place at
Wellington Funeral Home on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 10-12
noon. The funeral service will take place from the First United Church,
Park Street on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Adams officiating.
Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
tributes may be made by donations to the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital Foundation Chemotherapy Unit. Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of Wellington Funeral Home, 31 Wellington Street, Corner
Brook, phone 634-9800.
BARTER, Walter Mainland
It is with great sadness that
the family of the late Walter Barter announce his passing at the Sir
Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Sunday, April 23,
2000 at
the
age of 73 years. He will be sadly missed by one brother, Murdock Barter
of Mainland and one sister, Dorothy Moraze of Mainland; a circle of
relatives and friends. Friends may call at St. Anne's Chapel in
Mainland on Tuesday. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday,
April 26th, at 10:30 a.m. from St. Anne's Chapel in Mainland with
Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Mainland. Funeral
Arrangements are under the supervision of Russell's Funeral Home, 39
Queen Street, Stephenville.
STRICKLAND, Wilfred Louis
St. George's, NF
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Wilfred Louis Strickland announce
his passing on Monday,
April 24, 2000 at the Sir Thomas Roddick
Hospital, Stephenville, at the age of 93 years. He leaves to mourn his
wife Jenny; sons: Fred (Alice), Irishtown and Reuben, Corner Brook;
daughter-in-law Beverly Strickland, St. George's; step-daughters Pearl,
Virtue, Daphne, Emily; step-sons: Fred, Harold, Jacob; seven
grandchildren: Yvonne, Kevin, Stephen, Sheila, Brian, Michael, Ruth;
four great-grandchildren; Carol, Eric, Phoebe, Nikki and a number of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his
first wife Gertrude in 1974 and his son William in 1999. The family
will be receiving friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Stephenville
Crossing, Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and from
where
the Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, April 26th, at 2:00
p.m., Mr. Leslie Beddoe officiating. Interment will follow at the
Non-Denominational Cemetery, Shallop Cove, St. George's.
Wednesday, April 26, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
COMPAGNION, Theresa
John's Beach, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Theresa Compagnion (nee Barnes) announce her passing at the Guardian Angel Home, Lark Harbour on
Tuesday, April 25th, 2000 at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn with
fond memories is her loving husband George of 64 years, Guardian Angel
Home, Lark Harbour. Nine daughters: Shirley (Harold), Lark Harbour,
Agnes, Corner Brook, Irene (Ben), Halifax, Sadie (Don), Fort McMurray,
Olive (Edgar), Vancouver, Linda (Winston), Corner Brook, Lillian
(Aubrey), Fort McMurray, Fay (Harold), Lark Harbour and Joy (Glen),
Grand Prairie. One son: Roland (Theresa), John's Beach. Son-in-law:
Joseph Gallant, Corner Brook, 26 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren
and two great great grandchildren. Brother: William Barnes,
Frenchman's Cove, two sisters: Lillian Wheeler, Guardian Angel Home,
Lark Harbour and Mary (William) Parsons, Curling. Brothers-in-law:
Jack Compagnion (Cecilia), Stephenville, Fred Compagnion (Rita), Corner
Brook and Eric Compagnion (Elvie), Frenchman's Cove. Sisters-in-law:
Jean Wheeler, Corner Brook, Rhodena (William) Loder, Toronto and Olive
Barnes, Frenchman's Cove, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home,
218 Curling Street on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April
28th, at 2 p.m. from St. Ambrose Anglican Church, John's Beach,
officiated by Most Rev. L. Stewart Payne with interment to follow at
the
Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Thursday, April 27, 2000, edition of The Western Star
DEATHS
COMPAGNON, Theresa
John's Beach, NF
(today's obituary has the
name spelled differently than yesterday)
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Theresa Compagnon (nee Barnes) announce her passing at the Guardian Angel Home, Lark Harbour on
Tuesday, April 25th, 2000 at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn with
fond memories is her loving husband George of 64 years, Guardian Angel
Home, Lark Harbour. Nine daughters: Shirley (Harold), Lark Harbour,
Agnes, Corner Brook, Irene (Ben), Halifax, Sadie (Don), Fort McMurray,
Olive (Edgar), Vancouver, Linda (Winston), Corner Brook, Lillian
(Aubrey), Fort McMurray, Fay (Harold), Lark Harbour and Joy (Glen),
Grand Prairie. One son: Roland (Theresa), John's Beach. Son-in-law:
Joseph Gallant, Corner Brook, 26 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren
and two great great grandchildren. Brother: William Barnes,
Frenchman's Cove, two sisters: Lillian Wheeler, Guardian Angel Home,
Lark Harbour and Mary (William) Parsons, Curling. Brothers-in-law:
Jack Compagnon (Cecilia), Stephenville, Fred Compagnon (Rita), Corner
Brook and Eric Compagnon (Elvie), Frenchman's Cove. Sisters-in-law:
Jean Wheeler, Corner Brook, Rhodena (William) Loder, Toronto, Olive
Barnes, Frenchman's Cove and Annie Compagnon, Corner Brook, as well as
a
large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends
may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday
evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral
Service will be held on Friday, april 28th, at 2 p.m. from St. Ambrose
Anglican Church, John's Beach, officiated by Most Rev. L. Stewart Payne
with interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the
charity of one's choice.
JESSO, Stanley Martin
Boswarlos, NF
It is with great
sadness that the family of the late Stanley Martin Jesso announce his
passing at his family residence on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the age
of 87 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Hazel; sons: Leslie (Marie)
and Verdun (Marilyn), Boswarlos; Boyde (Bessie), Stephenville; Larry
(Gloria), Halifax; Russell (Heather), British Columbia; daughters:
Mabel, Greta (Harold), and Viola (Paul), Boswarlos; Sheila (Fred),
Stephenville; Maisie (Gordon), Gillams; Linda, St. John's; thirty-seven
grandchildren, fifty-two great-grandchildren, one
great-great-grandchild, and a number of other relatives and friends.
He
was predeceased by his daughter, Joyce. The family will be receiving
friends from Fillatre's Funeral Home, Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville,
Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The Funeral
Service will take place on Friday, April 28th, at 2:00 p.m. from
Emmanuel Pentecostal Tabernacle, Boswarlos, Pastor Mills officiating,
followed by the interment at the church cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy flowers will be graciously accepted or donations may be made
to
the charity of one's choice.
Friday, April 28, 2000
DEATHS
HARVEY, Stella M.
Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre
Stephenville Crossing
(Formerly of Boswarlos)
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Stella M. Harvey announce her
passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville
Crossing on Thursday, April 27, 2000 at the age of 81 years. She will
be sadly missed by two sons: Brian (Bev) Harvey of Stephenville, George
(Diane) Harvey of Boswarlos; two step-sons: Irving Harvey of Brampton,
Ontario, Everett (Ann) Harvey of Calgary, Alberta; two step-daughters:
Audrey (Tunney) Hunt of Boswarlos, Phyllis Rideout of Stephenville; two
brothers: Bobby Jesso and Harry Jesso, both of West Bay; a large circle
of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. She was
predeceased by her husband, Otto Harvey in 1991 and three brothers,
Matthew, Frank, Stanley and three sisters, Leona, Dolly and Ellie.
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, April 29th at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Pentecostal
Church, Carolina Avenue, 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.
POWER, Patrick James
At London Health Sciences Centre,
Westminister Campus on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, Patrick James
Power of
London, born May 5, 1938. He retired from the R.C.M.P. in 1988 in St.
John's, Newfoundland and worked for several years with Bradley First
Air. Born in Paradise, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. Beloved son of
Stephen of Stephenville, Newfoundland and predeceased by his mother
Madge (nee Pomeroy) and brothers Stephen and Jack and sister Colleen.
Survived by sisters Margaret and her husband Skip Noble, Ms. Jeanette
Power all of London, Carmelita and her husband Ron Kraft of Port Franks,
Ms. Rosette Power of London, brothers Daniel and his wife Jenny of
Oshawa, Ernest and his wife Debbie of Fort McMurray, Alberta, William
and his wife Marilyn of Point au Mal, Newfoundland and Arthur of
London. Long-time loving companion and friend of Edward and Georgie
McFadgen and family. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation in the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street,
(Thursday 2-4 and 7-9) where the funeral and committal service will be
conducted on Friday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m. Fr. Beck Celebrant.
Cremation. Memorial contributions to the Children's Hospital of Western
Ontario would be appreciated.
DOWNEY, Walter Joseph
Age 69
It is with great sadness
and regret that the family of the late Walter Joseph Downey announce
his
sudden passing at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre on April
24th, 2000 at the age of 69 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious
memories his wife Lucy (nee Norman), four sons: Brendan (Sandy), Dan
(Katie), Terry (Debbie), Steve (Karen), all of Great Codroy, daughter:
Jeanette (Dan Gougeon) of Ottawa, eleven grandchildren: Scott, Bobbi,
Shane, Holly, Greg, Kiley, Bethany, Amy, David, Julie and Stacy, two
brothers: Bert and Ralph, one sister: Margaret, as well as a large
circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his
parents Alban and Rose (Young) Downey, son David, four brothers: Bobby,
Allie, Fintan and Kevin. Family and friends were received at St. Anne's
Roman Catholic Church in Great Codroy on Wednesday from where the
Funeral Service took place on Thursday, April 27th, 2000 at 11 a.m. with
Father Desmond McGrath officiating. Interment followed at Mount St.
Thomas Roman Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Fillatre's Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port aux Basques.
PRYDE, Basil (Ben)
Marco Island
Florida
It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Basil (Ben) Pryde, 76, of
Marco Island Florida announce his passing on April 24 at Naples
Community Hospital. Born in India, he was the son of the late James
Richmond and Katharine Pryde. He was a veteran of World War II, he
attended Sandhurst and served with the Indian Army in southeast Asia.
Following the war he immigrated to Newfoundland, where he joined Bowater
Newfoundland Ltd. He attended both Kings College and Harvard
University. He was president and general manager of the Corner Brook
mill and director of Molson Canadian Breweries. He was an active member
of the community member of the Corner Brook Legion, Chamber of Commerce,
Blomidon Golf Club, Deputy mayor, drama club. He was an active
outdoorsman enjoying both hunting and fishing. He was appointed
President of Bowater Sales Corp. and Vice President of Bowater North
America. He retired to Florida in 1983, where he enjoyed an active
retirement, traveling the world and driving his BMW motorcycle. He is
survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Elizabeth (Babs) Pryde nee
Carson, daughters Yane (Mrs. Richard Petley-Jones) Granville Ferry, NS,
Joanne (Mrs. Gordon Mock) Sydney, Australia, sons Rick Pryde,
Florencevile, NB, Terry Pryde, Winchester, Virginia, Fraser Pryde,
Halifax, NS, Bruce Pryde, Lighthouse Pt., Florida, and 9 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by 2 brothers and his sister. Cremation has taken
place. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
Saturday, April 29, 2000
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Glenn and Louise (nee Gosse) Chaulk of Prince Charles Road in Massey
Drive, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 28. The couple
was married on April 28, 1950 at St. John the Evangelist Church by Rev.
T. E. Loder. They have five children, Brenda (Bruce), Gary (Dorothy),
Karen (Dave), Brian (Bernadette), Deborah (Roderick), and seven
grandchildren.
BIRTH
CLANCEY
Lorne & Marina Clancey are very pleased, proud
and happy to announce the birth of their son, Adam Lorne, on February
21, 2000. Adam is the grandson of Joyce and the late Rex Clancey and
Winnetta (Wanda) and the late Andrew Webb of Corner Brook.
ENGAGEMENT
HOYLES & GAUTHIER
Monty and Colleen Hoyles of Deer Lake
are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jody to Vita,
daughter of Alex and Lorell Gauthier of Fort Smith, Northwest
Territories. Jody and Vita currently reside in Grande Prairie,
Alberta. Wedding plans to be announced at a later date.
DEATH
O'LEARY, Patricia J.
April 17, 1948 - April 27, 2000
Slipped away in the night in Calgary, Alberta after a brave struggle.
Predeceased by parents Bill & Della, brothers: Raymond & Danny,
nephew
Geoffrey. Left to grieve her loss and celebrate her creative and
adventurous life, six sisters: Anita (Calgary), Anne Marie & Herb
(Jean
de Baie), Jane & Derek (Calgary), Terry & Julia (Toronto), Nellie
(Youngstown), Carol & Randy (Placentia). Three brothers: Bill
(Brossard), Sean (Toronto), Seamus & Karen (Toronto). Seven nieces,
Bertie, Darlene, Dierdre, Hanna, Jackie, Jessica and Tina. Eight
nephews, Aaron, Brendan, Daire, Herb Jr., Jason, Lloyd, Seamus Sean and
Zach. Two great-nieces Samantha and Stephanie. Two great-nephews Dylan
and Devon. Pat's sweetie, Terry Buckly. The other loves in her live,
Neil P. Riggs, Alan Pickersgill and Tor Fosnaes. Her oldest and dearest
childhood friends, Val Samms, Paul Goodyear, and Mary Normore. Her dear
friends, Pat & Jeff Bray, Roberta Buchanan, Gary Purcell & Robert
Nicole, Rudy Gelderblom, Gervais Gallant, Jean Deleskie, Michael
Calcott, all the folks at NDI and Axiom Eng., and Fat Cat and a list
of
other dear friends that goes on and on, unfortunately known mostly by
Pat. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Coombs
Funeral Home, Placentia (709-227-3004) Sunday, April 30, 2000.
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