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Phillipps, Elsie
PHILLIPPS, Elsie May (Teacher)- Passed peacefully away on December 2, 2004 at the Agnes Pratt Home, Elsie May Phillipps (Green), age 91 years, formerly of Ship Island, Greenspond, Bonavista Bay. Predeceased by her husband Frederick Phillipps in March 1997. Remembering her life with happy and loving memories are son Gordon, wife Sandy in Portugal Cove; daughter Janet, husband Haruo Konishi in Fredericton, New Brunswick; sister Carrie Glover in Hamilton, Ontario; grandchildren: Katy, Heather and Rebecca (husband Vaughan Benson) and great-grandson Jack. Thanks to her former caregiver, Ann Drake Lynch, the caring staff of the Agnes Pratt Home and the Health Sciences Center, 4 North A. Cremation has taken place. A committal service will be held on Monday, December 06, 2004 at the General Protestant cemetery, Old Topsail Road, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Association of Newfoundland and Labrador would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carnell’s Funeral Home. “Always a Teacher”
Morris, Richard
MORRIS, Richard (Rick) - passed away suddenly after a short illness on Dec.3, 2004, Rick Morris, aged 46, of St. John's. Predeceased by his mother Geraldine. He leaves to mourn his wife Susan Pye, son Shane and daughter Anna; father Sidney; brothers Robert (Anne), Peter (Sally Ackerman), Philip (Susan); father-in-law Terry Pye; sister-in-law Alison Pye (Jim Weick); nephews Stephen, Timothy, Thomas, Christopher and Michael Morris and Aaron Weick; aunts Dorothy Halleran, Margaret Halleran, Rosemary Trimble (Blair), Sheila Morris; also many other family members and a large circle of close friends and colleagues. In his life and work with many groups and communities, Rick's compassion, sense of justice and fairness were paramount. He valued and cared deeply about the people and issues he was involved with. He will be sorely missed. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday, Dec.6 and Tuesday, Dec.7 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Gower Street United Church, Wednesday, Dec.8 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. Donation's in Rick's name can be made to the charity of one's choice.
Hansford, Donald
HANSFORD, Donald J.: passed away suddenly at his residence on November 27th, 2004. Don Hansford age 70 years. Predeceased by his wife and his best friend Eva, infant son Neville; parents William and Mildred; brother Harry, as well as son-in-law Clem Smith. Left to mourn with profound grief and many cherished memories his loving children, Donna Shipway, Louise Joyce (Don); Paula Hansford; Howard Hansford (Geralyn) and Carla Hammond (Robert); 9 cherished grandchildren: Joanne and D.J. Shipway; Bailey and David Joyce; Courtney Smith; Erika and Samantha Hansford; and Roberta and Joseph Hammond; two great-grandchildren which he simply adored, Kyle and Micheala Shipway. Also left to mourn his loss are his special sister Louise Lawlor (John) and brother Roger Hansford (Angela), brothers in law, Howard Haynes (Mollie) and Neville Haynes (Rowena), sister in law Ruth Noseworthy. Also mourning the loss of this very gentle man is a large circle of other family members and many friends Don met through his many years with Newtel. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home 329 Freshwater Road on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday December 1st, 2004 at 9:30am from St. Pius X Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. “Don will be sadly missed by those lives he touched with his gentle manner and humour”
Galway, Mary
GALWAY, Mary Theresa, R.N., B.N. (nee Sparrow) — Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Friday, November 26, 2004. Predeceased by parents, Augustine and Florence Sparrow and brother Noel Sparrow. Leaving to mourn husband Edward and beloved children: Karen, Victoria, B.C.; Sean (Diane), St. John's; Brian (Zennie), Toronto; Brenda (Peter); Janet (Paul), and Maureen, St. John's; grandchildren: Sean, Lisa and Mark Galway; brother, Joseph (Peggy); sister, Frances (Jim) Walsh and sister-in-law, Joan Sparrow; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Smithville Crescent, on Monday, November 29, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. Interment at a later date.
Fisher, Robert
FISHER, Robert G. 'Duke'-Passed peacefully away after a short illness at the Health Sciences Complex on Saturday, December 4, 2004, Duke Fisher, aged 74 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 50 years Anita (nee Eustace); sons: Rick (Paula) and Douglas (Valerie) beloved grandchildren: Christina, Kimberly, Andrew, Leigh and cherished great-grandson Hunter. Also leaving to mourn sister Bertha Crocker; sisters-in-law Ann Fisher, Mary Edwards, Dorothy Tepper (Moe), Carrie Cook and Minnie Long; special niece Joan Cunningham (Bruce); many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. At Duke's request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Duke's memory may be made to VOWR or a charity of one's choice.
Hammond, Hannah
HAMMOND, Hannah Maud (nee Horwood) — passed away after a short illness on Monday, November 29, 2004, in the presence of her loving family at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, Hannah Maud Hammond, age 91 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert in 1983; infant son John in 1953; son-in-law R. Lewis Dunn in 1999. Leaving to mourn loving daughters: Sandra Dunn, Toronto, ON, Barbara Neville (Edward), Janet Hammond (Bob); son Eric (Suzanne), Ottawa, ON; six grandchildren: Rhonda Byrne (Steve), St. John's, Jeffrey Neville, Calgary, AB, Chris Dunn (Nicole), Greg Dunn (Carolyn), Carolyn Stuart (Jamie), all of Toronto, ON, Jonathan Hammond (fianc e Judy Fischer), Calgary, AB; five great-grandchildren: Jessica, Robert, Caitie and Megan Dunn, Jillian Stuart, all of Toronto, ON; three sisters: Ada Davis, Spokan, Washington, Mary Post, St. John's, Elizabeth Bilodeau, Alexandria, Virginia; also a number of special friends and relatives. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday. Funeral service from St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Friday, December 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Forest Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, Transition Unit, 10 Escasoni Place, St. John's, NL A1A 3R6 or a charity of one's choice.
King, Raymond
KING, Raymond– A loving husband and devoted father. passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Centre on September 24, 2007. Predeceased by his mother Mary (Poole) and his father Harvey. Leaving to mourn is his wife Barbara (Marsh) of 35 years; four children: Lisa Wickens, Michelle Hennessey (Bernie); Raymond (Kim); and Kim Layman (Pat); five grandchildren: Jessica, Jonathan, Patrick, Holley and Stephanie; three brothers: Gerald, Herb (Lorraine); Gary (Monica); and one sister Marlene (Edgar); his mother-in-law Evelyn Marsh; special friends Leonard and Madeline, as well as a large number of relatives, friends and co-workers of Browning Harvey Ltd. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to the Epilepsy Association, NL.
O'Leary, Olivera (Vera) Marie
O’LEARY, Olivera (Vera) Marie (nee Cormier)– Passed peacefully away at her residence on Monday, September 24, 2007, Vera O’Leary, age 76 years. Predeceased by her husband Sean Wallace O’Leary and son Padraic (Paddy). Leaving to mourn her loving family, two sons: Sean F. and Miceal (Mike) wife Joyce, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two daughters: Mairin (Maureen) Hitsman and husband Michael, Tamarac, Florida and Sheilagh O’Leary; eight grandchildren: Keeley and Keegan O’Leary; Kaelen, Killian and Kieran Hitsman, Eamon Maren Ellis O’Leary and Eoin George O’Leary; three sisters: Madeleine Bedelia and Barbara; two brothers: Adolph and Gerald; sister-in-law: Deirdre O’Leary and many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Olive Gough and best friend Agnes (Chris) Stack. At Vera’s request, cremation has taken place. Family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 26 from 7-9 p.m. at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Parish, Smithville Crescent. Reception to follow.
Collingwood, Bessie
COLLINGWOOD, Bessie (Bea) Ellen (nee Hiscock) — Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre, Bessie (Bea) Collingwood at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Collingwood. Left with fond and loving memories, son: David (Gerine), Corner Brook; special granddaughter: Nancy LeDrew (Douglas) and her mother Ruby Power; her pride and joy great-grandson: Zachary LeDrew; the Churchill and Gollop families; special friends and care givers at North Pond Lodge in Torbay. Special thank you to Rev. Garry Parsons for his caring and support during this difficult time. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. - 12 noon Friday. Funeral service from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, December 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Rd. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Bea's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Adams, John Ross
ADAMS, John Ross– Passed peacefully away at his residence at Cambridge Estates, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, Ross Adams, age 93 years. Predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Ethel in 2005. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories, two sons: Grenfell (Carol) and David (Barbara); six grandchildren: John (Nadine), Peter (Sherry), Chris (Se-Won), Heather (Jason), Elizabeth and Katie (Danny); one great-grandson Jake and two other great-grandchildren soon to arrive; one sister, Muriel Jones in Ottawa; special family members, Deana and Tracy; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Special thanks to the staff at Cambridge Estates for their attentive care, especially during Ross’ last few days. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home. Visitation on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to take place from Gower Street United Church on Friday at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Gower Street United Church Organ Restoration Fund. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com. You have been a shining example of strength, courage, wisdom and love that will be forever cherished in our memories
