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Melamed, Mary T.
MELAMED, Mary T. (nee Moore): Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt Home on October 26, 2007, age 80 years. Predeceased by baby sisters: Brenda and Anne; brothers: Philip and wife Delores and Thomas. Leaving to mourn five loving children: Stephen (Faye) of Florida, Irwin (Gail), Gwen Steele (Bill), Brenda Wilson (Curt) of Fredericton and Paula Dooley (Gerry); eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also leaving to mourn brother Robert (DVA); sisters: Betty Duff (Don deceased), Anita Kenny (Austin), Paula Moore (Ottawa); sister-in-law: Betty Moore (Ottawa); as well as a large circle of family and friends. A special thank you to all the staff of Agnes Pratt Home for their care and kindness. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday & Sunday from 1-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place at the Basilica on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 12:00 noon. Cremation to follow. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Agnes Pratt Home or a charity of one’s choice.
Martin, Murdo
MARTIN, Murdo — Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, November 3, 2007, Murdo Martin aged 79 years. Veteran of the Merchant Marines and long-standing member of the Masonic Fraternity. Predeceased by his parents, father Norman and mother Catherine of Aird, Scotland and brother William Martin of Garrosbost, Scotland. Leaving to mourn, loving wife Eva (nee Anstey) sons, Douglas (Florence) Donald (Diane), Robert (Janet). Daughters, Catherine, Norma and Linda. 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. One brother Donald Martin (Margaret) of Knock Scotland. Sister Etta Macleod of Stornoway, Scotland, and sister-in-law TeenAnne Martin of Garrosbost, Scotland. Life long friend Gladys Pidgen (nee Elliot) and a large circle of extended family and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Monday, November 5, from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, November 6 and 7 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place from St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth Avenue on Thursday, November 8 at 2 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Murdo’s memory may be made to the Masonic Lodge Building Fund.
Gover, Annie Edwina
Gover, Annie Edwina — Passed peacefully away Surrounded by her loving family, on November 16, 2007, Annie Edwina Gover, aged 75 years. Predeceased by her husband Gerald (2005). Leaving to mourn her devoted children: Aubrey (Stephanie Neary), Darrell (Susan), Michelle (Ches Somers) and Gerald Jr. (Sigrid Kuehnemund); beloved grandchildren: Braeden, Lindsay, Lauren and Amy; also leaving to mourn her sister: June (Dr. D. F. Cook); mother-in-law Mary Gover; sister-in-law Gloria McNeil (Neil); nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday and Sunady from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Monday November 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral, with interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
Benson, Doris
BENSON, Doris Margaret (nee Francis): passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, Doris Margaret Benson in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband Harold K. in 1980; son Harold F. in 1989; grandson Scott in 1993; special friend Vincent Walsh. Leaving to mourn her daughters: Elsie Hussey (Fred), Jean Kelly (Michael), Marilynn Rodden (James); her precious grandchildren: David Hussey (Gina), Pamela O’Rourke (wife of grandson Scott Hussey, deceased); Cindy Krasinkiewicz (Chris), Craig Kelly (Donna), Andrew Kelly (Suanne), Judy Batten (David), William Benson (Angela), Jimmy Rodden, Kerri Rodden (fiancé David), Robert Rodden (Danika); fourteen great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Melina Benson; as well as a large number of other relatives and close friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Westerland Road. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Doris’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Stoodley, Robert
STOODLEY, Robert Lloyd– Passed peacefully away on Monday, November 5, 2007, at the Health Sciences Centre. Born in Grand Bank in 1938. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Myrtle; his eldest daughter, Janet. Lloyd is lovingly remembered by his daughters: Donna Ivany (Peter) and Karen Spracklin (Ron); his son Robert; his four grandsons: Joshua Efford, Daniel and Michael Spracklin and Andrew Ivany. Lloyd’s special friends: Marilyn, George and Andrew will remember him fondly, along with a large circle of family and friends. He loved music, animals (especially his dog and horses) but most of all his precious grandsons. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Pope, William E.
Pope, William Egbert – Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in the presence of his loving family at the Health Sciences Centre, William Egbert Pope in his 82nd year. Predeceased by his parents and three sisters. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Vivian of 59 years; his six children: Wayne (Shirley), Keith (Patsy), Sharon Saunders (Eugene), Gail McCarthy, Gary (Liz) and Heather Bugler; also eleven grandchildren: Darryl, Andrea, Suzanne, Matthew, Mitchell, Bobby and Stephen Pope, Melissa Saunders, Ashley and Joshua McCarthy, Zachary Bugler; also a large number of other relatives and close friends. Cremation has taken place at William’s request. Family will be receiving visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 7-9 p.m. Thursday November 8th. Funeral service to take place from Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl on Friday November 9, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers. Donations in William’s memory may be made to the Church of the Ascension, Mt. Pearl or the Canadian Diabetic Association. “Forever in our Hearts. We love you!”
King, Spurgeon
KING, Spurgeon — Passed peacefully away at the age of 85 years, Spurgeon King, at the Health Science Centre on Friday November 16th, 2007. Predeceased by his son Lawrence, parents Chesley and Marian King, and sister Pearl Butler. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Stella (LeGrow). Two sons Carl (Yvonne) and Keith (Irene). Four grandchildren, Denise (Jason), Stephanie (Chris), Bradley (Amanda), Renee (Geoff), and great-grandchild Ronan. Two brothers Alton (Florence), Bauline, Harold (Rita), Bauline. Five sisters, Ruth LeGrow (Charles), Bauline, Mary Evans (Bob), St. John’s, Eileen Moores (Lloyd), Pouch Cove. Fanny Hudson (Gordon - deceased), Pouch Cove, Doris Beachian (Ralph), Ontario, sister-in-law Dora Moore, St. John’s. Bertha Legrow, Torbay, Mable Legrow, St. John’s, and brother-in-law Arthur Gardner, Ontario. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation to take place on Sunday and Monday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. Funeral Service to take place from George Street United Church on Tuesday November 20th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to take place at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Spurgeon’s memory may be made to the George Street United Church Memorial Fund, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Merrigan, Beatrice
MERRIGAN, Beatrice– Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre, on Monday, November 5, 2007, age 91 years. Beatrice was the devoted wife of James (1983) and mother of Eleanor (2002) and Anthony (2007), husband of Joan. She will be greatly missed by her sons: James (Bessie) and Terry (Claire); her daughters: Catherine O’Reilly (Terry), Theresa Rowsell (Glenn), and Pauline Shields (David) and her beloved grandchild Kelly-Anne Smith (Edward). She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Jamie, Paul, David, Vicki, Erin, Terri Lynn, Christopher, Ian, Michael, Katrijne, Klaartje and Merrigan; her great-grandchildren: Ella and Emily; Jamie, Daley, Isaac and Alexander; Caleb and Tolkien; and Julia. Beatrice leaves behind a wide circle of relatives and friends. Her family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who filled her days with good company and tender care. A very special word of thanks is due to Dr. Essaji for his gentleness, the Duggan and Furey families for their many kind attentions, her friends at Meadowland for their unfailing friendship, and the staff of the Palliative Care Centre for their kindness and dedication. Visitation was held in St. John’s on Monday evening at Carnell’s Funeral Home. Visitation in Buchans will be held on Tuesday evening, November 6 at St. Theresa’s Church. The funeral service will be held at St. Theresa’s on Wednesday, November 7 at 11 a.m. Remember Beatrice in your prayers.
Nash, Caroline
NASH, Caroline E. (nee Rideout): Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Caroline E. Nash aged 85 years, formerly of Pass Island, Hermitage Bay. Left to cherish her memory are her five sons: Tom (Jean), Ed (June), Bert (Linda), Gordon (Sandra) and Ross (Michele); loving daughter, Ann (André); thirteen grandchildren: Renee, Jennifer, Jill, Sara, Rebecca, Jessica, Gordon, Michael, Paula, Jason, Billy, Spencer and Julien; six great-grandchildren: Amber, Jacob, Garrett, Carter, Samuel and Moira; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and very good friends too numerous to mention. A special thank-you to the staff of St. Patrick’s for the care and compassion shown to Carrie and her family over the past year. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 10-12 noon, 2-4 & 7-9 on Thursday; 10-12 noon on Friday. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Carrie’s memory may be made to Church of the Ascension Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
Roberts, Doyle
ROBERTS, Doyle Clayton– Originally of Grand Falls, passed peacefully away, November 13, age 77. Predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce and precious daughter Kathryn and leaving to forever cherish his life with them are daughters: Carol (John), Nancy (Shane) and son Michael (Alana); sisters: Bernice (Gerald) and Barbara (Calvin) and sisters-in-law: Shirley and Marie; grandchildren: Kerstin, Heidi, John, Benjamin, Hayley, Zackary, Jennifer and Jacob, who loved their “Gramps” beyond all earthly measure. The family would like to thank all friends, especially Kirby and Pastor Murley, and Dr. St. Croix and all staff of the Gander Cancer Clinic for their kindness and support. Visitation will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17th; 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18th at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral service to be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Carnell’s Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to The Adventist Disaster Relief Agency, Box 5001, Stn. C., St. John’s, NL, A1C 5V3 or to the health of working animals in the world’s poorest communities at The Brooke, www.thebrooke.org. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His hand, -Michael Joncas Only where love and need are one, And the work is play for mortal stakes, Is the deed ever really done, For Heaven and the future sake. - Robert Frost
