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Chapman, Lucy
CHAPMAN, Lucy – passed away after a lengthy illness in the presence of her loving family, Lucy Virginia (nee Summers) Chapman aged 65 years. Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Margaret (nee Morris) Summers; infant sister Joyce. Leaving to mourn her loving and devoted husband David; son John and wife Alice; daughter Susan and husband Philip Taylor; precious grandchildren: Stephen and Margaret Chapman and Dakota Taylor; devoted sister Lorraine and husband Donald Jackman; brother Winston Summers wife Joan and family; brothers-in-law Tolsen and wife Ruby Chapman and George Fagan; sisters-in-law Phyllis Howey, Olive Chapman, Shirley and husband John Burnett and their families; other relatives and friends. At Lucy’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 3:00 from St. Thomas’ Anglican Church with private interment to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Williams, Jean
WILLIAMS, Jean Olive (nee Baird) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Friday, June 4, 2004, age 87. Predeceased by brothers Gordon and Robert Baird, sisters-in-law Jean Williams and Mildred Baird, brothers-in-law Adrian Donahoo and Bill Delaney. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 34 years, Frank, three children: David of Paradise, Jeff (Faye) of St. Philip’s and Frank (Janet) of Paradise; seven grandchildren: Cynthia, Michael, Kerry-Lynn, Kimberly, Stephen, Sam and Georgia; sisters-in-law: Ruby Donahoo, Alma Williams, Millie Delaney and Libby Baird, brother-in-law Charlie Williams (Margaret), nieces and nephews, special family friend Christine Chalker, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., from 2-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 10 a.m. – noon Tuesday. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the Anglican Cathedral. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Your weary days are over Mom, Your journey’s finally done, As the Angels take you safely home, Before the rising Sun God Bless you, Mom
Tucker, Ignatius
TUCKER, Ignatius – Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, Ignatius Tucker, age 77 years. Son of the late Philip & Alice (Dunne). Predeceased by brothers Phil, Joe, John, sisters Margaret, Catherine and Mary. Leaves to mourn his wife and best friend of 52 years Maxine (nee Bursey); his children: Noel (Sharon), Don (Michelle), John (Wanda), Janice (Andrew), Linda (Jim). He leaves behind to cherish his memory, fourteen grandchildren: one great-granddaughter; also his brothers: Patrick (Maryrose), Frank (Marion) and Bob (Doris); sisters and brothers-in-law: Anne Tucker, Rita Tucker, Gloria and Bob Efford, Pam and Albert Squires, John and Hilda Bursey, Joan Burry, Don Best, Pat and Rose Ralph; many nephews, nieces, and a list of great friends too numerous to mention, especially his neighbors and buddies in the Goulds. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with cremation to follow. Funeral service to take place on Friday, June 04, 2004 from the Carnell Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Belvedere cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Roberts, Harry
ROBERTS, Harry Duncan, CM, MD, CM, FRCS(C), LLD(Hon)- Harry Roberts – “Dr. Harry” to his countless patients, friends and associates – died of old age quietly and peacefully on June 5 in St. John's. He was 95, enjoyed a long and productive life of service to others, and leaves cherished memories for all who enjoyed his presence. Above all, Harry Roberts was a physician and surgeon. Skilled, resourceful and ever considerate of the needs of others, he devoted himself to the care and comfort of his patients. He came home in 1937 after completing his formal medical training and quickly established himself as one of the leading practitioners in Newfoundland. He built a large practice, worked hard and served his patients unfailingly. He was proud to be a doctor who would do what needed to be done. And, in those pre-Medicare days, the ability to pay a fee was never an issue with him. Harry Roberts also worked to advance the medical profession in Newfoundland and Canada. He served as Honorary Secretary of the Newfoundland Medical Association from 1939 to 1947 and as its President in 1950. He was actively involved in the affairs of the Canadian Medical Association throughout his career and served as its President in 1971 – the first Newfoundlander to hold that office. Among his professional interest and achievements were leadership roles in the establishment of MD Management and a pioneering insurance program for Newfoundland doctors. Community was an essential part of his life. A life-long member of Gower Street United Church in St. John’s, he chaired its Board of Stewards from 1954 to 1971, served on the United Church School Boards from 1940 to 1968, and was chair of the Board of Prince of Wales College from 1949 to 1962. He supported Memorial University constantly and was an early and ardent supporter of the development of the Faculty of Medicine. Young people were at the heart of his community efforts. Always aware of social inequalities in Newfoundland and the need for expanded opportunities for all, he introduced the Sea Cadet movement to Newfoundland. He became the President of the Navy League of Newfoundland, and later, the Navy League of Canada – again the first Newfoundlander to hold this office. He supported the Guards Athletic Association (President from 1960 to 1962) and in the mid-1950’s led the effort to finance and build the Prince of Wales Arena-the second artificial ice surface in St. John’s. He took great delight in founding and supporting the Gower Youth Band – again with a mind to providing opportunities for young people. Harry Roberts was also a successful businessman and established many enterprises. In business he knew the joys and sorrows of success and failure and carried them with great equanimity. He persisted, overcame adversity and many of his enterprises continue to flourish. He was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Business Hall of Fame in 1994 - the only doctor to hold this honour. His family was at the center of his life-ever present though not always spoken about. He was proud of his Newfoundland roots and never doubted his place. With quiet determination he cared constantly for all his family throughout his life; whatever might be there was always love, comfort, interest, and support. While at Dalhousie medical school in Halifax he met Katharine Moxon from Truro, Nova Scotia. They fell in love, married
in 1938 and enjoyed nearly 61 years of family life until her death in 1999. Harry Roberts is remembered by his sons Edward, Douglas and Peter: his daughters-in-law Eve, Germaine, and Betty; grandchildren Catherine Roberts (Ivan Lavrence), Caroline Roberts (Ben Quine), Jessica Webb (Jay Foster), Alison King (Derick), Kerby Kociancic (Mark) and Clair Roberts; great-grandchildren Madeleine Lavrence, Katelyn and James Kociancic; sister Marie Giannou; sister-in-law Alice Roberts; nephew Robert Giannou and niece Avalon Roberts. Harry Roberts knew his mind and expressed himself with hesitation, as any who knew him will attest. As he wished, he has been cremated and his family will scatter his ashes privately. Edward, Douglas and Peter invite all who wish to mark his passing to join them in a celebration of his life to be held in Gower Street United Church in St. John’s on Friday, 11 of June at 2:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of a donation to the charity of one’s choice.
Morry, William M.
MORRY, William M. (Bill) (Feb. 21, 1918-Oct. 11, 2004)- Passed peacefully away after a long illness at the Health Sciences Complex on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, Bill Morry, World War II, First 500, 166th Heavy Artillery, serving in England, North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Predeceased by his wife Pat. Leaving to mourn are his companion and soul mate Masie Rowe and her family, his daughter Paula Kruk and husband Ron of Montreal, PQ, his son Dr. Peter and wife Jo of Houston, B.C., grandchildren Sonja and Stephen Kruk and Jonathan, Rebecca and Nathan Morry, brothers Tom (Evelyn) of Ottawa, Ont., Reg (Gladys) of Penticton, B.C., and Howard (Mary) of Kilbride, sisters Elsie Ranger (Rennie) of Sudbury, Ont., and Catherine Kay, sister-in-law Brad Sparkes of England, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (The Kirk), not the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at The Field of Honour, Mount Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Joyce, Ellen
JOYCE, Ellen Redstone- Ellen Passed peacefully away at her home after a lengthy illness on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her daugher Beryl Smallwood, who cared for her mother over the past four years, her two sons David (Valeta) of Calgary and Keith (Violet) of Toronto, five grandchildren: Scott, Tony, Shane, Trudy and David, five great-grandchildren: Maxwell, Christopher, Brittney, Madison and Austin, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. M. O'Shea and the attending nurses and staff. A special thank-you to Betty and Mac Hunt for all their kindness. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 at 11 a.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Mercer, Dorothy
MERCER, Dorothy 'Dot' (nee Muldowney)- Passed peacefully away on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, at Carbonear General Hospital in the presence of her loving family, Dorothy Jean Mercer, of North River, age 74 years young. Predeceased by her son Jamie in 1969, parents James and Racheal Muldowney, sisters Margaret, Eileen and Marion, brothers James, John and Donald. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her best friend and husband Eric, daughters Arlene (Norm) Wells, Sandy Mercer (Stephen Goosen), Paula (Shawn) Newhook, Kathleen (Peter) Ardis, sons Ric (Cindy) and Tom (Linda), grandchildren Daniel, Michael, Kyle, Ryan, Jordyn, Jack, Mahalia, Alex, Eric, Abegail and Gabriel. She will be sadly missed by sisters Anne Purcell, Barb Muldowney and Taff Bray, all three from Nova Scotia, as well as brothers-/sisters-in-law Gerry (Corrine) Mercer, Reg Mercer, Ed (Shirley) Cranford, Neil (Anne) Mercer, Marina (Ted) Janes and special friends Bill and Anita Newman. She will also be missed by a large number of relatives and friends. Celebrations of her life will take place at Carnell's Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., with Funeral Mass at St. Pius X Church on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 at 9:30 a.m., with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation, 86 High Road South, Carbonear, NL, A1Y 1A4.
Cook, Eric S.
COOK, Eric Smith- Passed peacefully away on Oct. 10, 2004, at the Regional Hospital, Clarenville, age 95. Predeceased by his wife Elsie (nee Hobbs). Leaving to mourn three sons: Donald (June) of London, Ont., Robin (Ann Scott) of Mount Pearl, Rev. Graham (Jocelyn) of Catalina, three daughters: Sybil (Martin) Steele of Corner Brook, Kathleen (Wilfred) Greening of Lethbridge, and Marion (Curtis) Huxter of Edson, Alta., also 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 pm. Funeral service to take place on Thursday from the Carnell Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or the Janeway Foundation.
Cummings, George
CUMMINGS, George — Passed peacefully away while surrounded by his family at The Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre, on Thursday, October 7, 2004, George Cummings, aged 81 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy (Samson); daughter Debra (Randy) Holloway and son Craig (Jackie). Survived by his three sisters: Gwendolyn Newhook (St. John's), Daphne Thurman (St. John's), Sybil Cummings (Ste. Hilaire, P.Q.); one brother-in-law Gerald Samson (Gander); sister-in-law Yvonne Aker (Paradise); and a large circle of relatives and friends. At George's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday, October 8, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at the General Protestant cemetery, Waterford Bridge Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit L.A. Miller Centre or the Masonic Park Nursing Home.
