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RUNYON, Mary (nee McGrath) - passed away on September 7th at Dover, Delaware. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bride McGrath. Leaving to mourn her husband Martin and sons: Martin (Arlene), Joseph (Huie) and Thomas (Vicki) and their families; brother Patrick (Ruth) at St. John`s. The Funeral Services will take place at Trenton, New Jersey on Saturday, September 11th from St. Anthony`s Church.
September 10, 1999
KELLY, Lillian 'Rosalind' (nee Brown) - Passed peacefully away, in the presence of her family, at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Tuesday, June 19th, 2001, Rosalind Kelly in her 83rd year, of Holyrood (formerly of King`s Cove, B.B.). Predeceased by her loving husband Edward. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Gordon (Debbie), Sandra (Frank) Walsh, Brian (Sheila), Patsy, Kevin, Paul (Jean); her 12 grandchildren: Shawn, Trevor and Chad Kelly, Michelle, Melanie and Melissa Walsh, Meagan and Brandon Kelly, Lindsay and Jonathan Hunt and their father, Derek Hunt, Jason and Jeffrey Kelly and their mother, Gladys Morgan, her sister, Olive Marshall, Agincourt, ON; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Thursday from 10-12, 2-4 and 7-10 and on Friday from 10-1:30. Funeral will take place on Friday, June 22nd, 2001 following 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Cross Church, Holyrood. Interment will be in the family plot in Holy Cross cemetery , Holyrood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick`s Mercy Home Foundation. 'Say not it`s a dreadful journey, When the Saviour leads the way, It`s but passing through the shadows To the Land of endless day!'
June 21, 2001
MULCAHY, Sylvester Joseph - Passed peacefully away, in the presence of family, on Wednesday, June 20th, 2001 at the Miller Center, Sylvester J. Mulcahy, aged 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Marie, January 17th, 1998. Leaving to mourn his son Dennis (Barbara), St. John`s; his two daughters: Diane Jackman (Jim, deceased), Calgary, Pamela Clark (Jim), Paradise; five grandchildren: Darrin, Michael and Karen, Calgary, Eoin and Maria, St. John`s; one great-granddaughter Victoria, Calgary; and many relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Rd., St. John`s. Visitation Thursday, June 21st, 2001, 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, June 22nd at St. Patricks Church, St. John`s at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery .
June 21, 2001
PORTER, John H. (Jack) - Passed suddenly away at St. Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on June 19, 2001, Jack Porter of Robinson`s, Nfld., formerly of Curling, St. George`s and Wabush. Left to remember him fondly and to celebrate his life are his wife, Jerry; his children, Bev, Wendy, Craig, Marsha and Blair and special sister/daughter, Judy; their partners, Jerry, Lloyd, Lori, John, Debbie and Dennis; grandchildren, Miguel, Shayna, Jessica, Adam, Maggie, Willow, 'Big' Robin, Jade, Ashley, Emily Rose, Melaine, Shannon, Patrick, Jordan, Lyle, Toni, John and 'Little' Robin; special 'grandchildren', Deanne and Dana and 'great-grandchildren', Brandon and Heidi; brothers, Clyde, Floyd and Lloyd and other family and friends and special buddy, 'Jake'. Cremation Service will take place at Russell`s Crematorium, Stephenville. Memorial Service will take place for family and friends at St. George`s Anglican Church on Friday, June 22nd at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Funeral Arrangements are under the supervision of Russell`s Funeral Home & Crematorium, 39 Queen Street, Stephenville. Gone But Never To Be Forgotten
June 21, 2001
RUSSELL, The Honourable Frederick William, O.C., K. St. J., C.D., LL.D., WWII Veteran - Passed peacefully away Wednesday evening June 20, 2001 in the presence of his family, Frederick W. Russell in his 78th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Peggy, his four children, Doug and his wife Verda, Jan and husband Rick Spracklin, Jim and wife Deanna, Peter and fiancée Melanie Collett. His twelve well loved grandchildren, Kerri, Ashley and Lexie Russell; Tracy, Dan and Lesley Spracklin; Rebecca, Lara, and Catherine Russell; Fred, Carolyn, and Peter Russell; and darling great-granddaughter Katia Russell Devcic. Also leaving to mourn three brothers, Bert in Oakville, ON, Bob and wife Molly in Toronto, ON, and Don and wife Pat in Amherst, NS. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home. Funeral from Cochrane Street United Church at a time to be announced later. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Quidi Vidi Rennie`s River Development Foundation or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Centre for Cancer Treatment.
June 21, 2001
ALCOCK, Evelyn - passed away peacefully with family at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, April 5, 2003, aged 82 years. Wife of the late Hughie Alcock. Leaving to mourn one brother, Douglas King, and wife Peg at Cambridge, Ontario; one sister, Olive Baker; daughters Lorraine Clancey (Tom), Jean Fulford, Joan Conway (Dermot), Kay Chaulk (Derick), Carol Cadwell (David), Sharmaine Bursey (Ron) and Audrey Crane; sons Roy Alcock (Thelma) and Ronnie Alcock (Paula); 25 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and special family of the late Gerald King of Shea Heights, her many special friends and relatives. Also her special friends at Mount Pleasant Manor. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 12 noon to 10 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday. Funeral service to be announced. Interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery . Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
April 06, 2003
BYRDE, Richard - passed away at Placentia Health Care Centre, on Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Richard Byrde, age 71 years, of Freshwater, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by parents, Joseph and Jane Byrde. Leaving to mourn loving wife Hannah (Meade); daughters: Sheila Power (Pat), Freshwater, Jo-Ann Smith (Ignatius), Freshwater, Jane Mansfield (Tom), Boston, U.S.A.; son Gordon (Eleanor), Chamberlains; brother Michael Byrde (Monica); nieces, nephews; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home. Funeral Mass to take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2001 at Holy Rosary Parish Church, Freshwater. Interment to follow at Coombs Memorial cemetery , Southeast Placentia.
June 21, 2001
FOLEY, James - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, James Foley, age 83 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary, July 25, 1975. Leaving to mourn 12 children: Frank (Bernice), Harold (Lila), Irene (George Groves), Ron (Barb), Ben (Mary), Philip (Linda), Cyril (Mary), Felix (Pansy), Lillian (Gilbert Chaytor), Mildred (Kazu Tanaka), Judy (Steve Sparrow) and Donald; 28 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brother Elias (Margaret) and sister Elsie Lewis, Conche; 4 nieces and 4 nephews. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, Conche on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, June 22, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Sacred Heart cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road.
June 20, 2001
JACOBS, Emma Jane - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Emma Jane Jacobs, age 80, announce her passing at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre on Monday, June 18, 2001. Predeceased by her parents Thomas & Sarah Oliver; daughter Gloria Jacobs; grandchildren Owen Green & Jennifer Jacobs; brother Stanley Oliver & sister Evangeline Milley. Left with fond and loving memories are husband Lewis; sons: Tom (Ada), St. Phillips, Ronald, Abbotsford, BC, Ralph (Cherry), Baie Verte, Edgar (Bernadette Downey), Sackville, NS, Neville, Sackville, NS, Bob (Elaine), Snook`s Arm; daughters: Jenny Norman (Gary), Baie Verte, Eva Greene (Harry), Manitawadge, ON, Maxine Boehler (Klaus), Baie Verte, Joan Whibley (Jamie), Orilla, ON. Also leaving to mourn brothers: Cecil Oliver, North Harbour & Fraser Oliver (Stella), Burnt Point, 32 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home, Baie Verte on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Thursday from Bethany United Church, Baie Verte. Interment will follow at Bethany United cemetery , Baie Verte. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in her memory to the BVPHC - Residential Care Unit - 'Floral Beautification Plan.' Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Eddie Wimbleton, Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home - (709)532-9555.
June 20, 2001
MASON, William - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, June 19th, 2001, William Mason in his 79th year, of Avondale. Predeceased by his son Hubert; his grandson Andrew Jr.; and his sister Elizabeth Hannifan. Left with fond and loving memories are his devoted wife of 55 years, Winnifred (nee Flannigan); his six sons: Andrew (Mercedes), Avondale, Kevin (Lucina), Brigus, Angus (Kay), Ft. McMurray, AB, David (Anne), Brigus, Eugene (Sandra), Conception Hr., Leroy (Mary), Avondale; his daughter Sheila (Owen) Hedd, Sydney, NS; 12 grandchildren: Teddy, Lucina, Jamie, Tammy, Tracy, Shawn, Shelene, John, Michael, Tracey, Jeffrey and Jillian; his 6 great-grandchildren: Calvin, Carter, Jessica, Tyler, Nicholas and Chantelle; his two sisters: Evelyn Jine, Kelligrews, Theresa Anthony, Avondale; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Wednesday from 12 noon - 10 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 pm. Funeral will take place on Friday, June 22nd, 2001 following 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Assumption Church, Avondale. Interment will be in Assumption cemetery , Avondale. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. 'God be with you till we meet again.'
June 20, 2001
WILLIAMS, Edwin G. - passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, September 30, 2000, Ed Williams, aged 63 years. Predeceased by his father Ralf Williams. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Patricia (nee Learning); son Ed (Marilyn); daughters Tanya (fiance Lorne Sacrey), Lisa, Kim Stockley (Scott) and Tara; beloved granddaughters Rebecca and Sarah; mother Mary Williams, brothers Don (Kay), Jim (Kay) and Frank (Nina), sisters Jean Parsons (Don), Doreen O`Driscoll (Wilf) and Florence. Brothers-in-law Sam (Vivian), Ed (Gloria) and Wayne (Florence); sisters-in-law Dora Seaward (Matt) and Blanche O`Neil (Will); nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday from 7-9 p.m., Monday from 10-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at 2 p.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow in The Anglican cemetery , Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
October 01, 2000
MURPHY, Constance (Connie) - passed away at the Health Sciences Center, St. John`s, Monday, June 18, 2001, Constance Murphy (Connie), aged 47 years, of Ship Harbour. Predeceased by her father Patrick and brother Thomas. Loved and remembered by her mother Jane Ann at the Lion`s Manor Nursing Home, Placentia; sisters: Mary King (Michael), Fox Harbour, Elizabeth Griffiths (Michael), Shirley White (Tim), Ship Harbour; brothers: Patrick (Blanche), Gordon (Irene), Ship Harbour; sister-in-law Maria Murphy, Ship Harbour; special foster sister Pauline Philpott (Fred), St. John`s and foster brother Edward O`Dea, Ship Harbour; aunt Alice Griffiths, Fox Harbour; nieces and nephews: Michelle, Steven, Marc, Shawn, Meghynn, Kimberley, Tim, Jessica, Cheryl, Jon-Paul, Gord, Stephanie, Lisa, Liam, Cindy, Alyssa, Anthony, Tommy, Brett, Paddy and Stacey; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001 at St. Theresa`s Church, Ship Harbour. Interment to follow at Ship Harbour cemetery . Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one`s choice.
June 20, 2001
