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Lucis, Arnis
LUCIS, Arnis: Formerly of Cesis, Latvia. passed away on September 03, 2008, age 87 years. Predeceased by his sisters, Velta and Mara. Leaving to mourn his wife of 58 years, Sofija; special family members: Martin, Ruta (Juris), Kristine, Peter (Carolyn); special grandchildren: Jason, Traci, Hayley and Chelsea, and close family friends: Ingrid Pardoe and Brenda Burness. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Kennedy and Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, the staff at the Health Sciences, South 4A and B and also to the management and wonderful staff of Elizabeth Towers for their care and concern. At Arnis’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service in his memory will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road. A reception will follow at the home of Kristine Penney. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Newfoundland and Labrador would be appreciated.
Burke, Dorothy Joan
BURKE, Dorothy Joan (nee Boland): Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Monday, September 08, 2008 in the presence of her loving family, Dorothy Burke, aged 80 years. Predeceased by her parents Helena (Kavanagh) Boland and James Boland; her husband, Leo in 1972; sisters: Magdalen and Agnes; brothers: Albert, Rupert and Kevin. Leaving to mourn her children: John, Linda, Eddy, Tony, Brenda (Ben Sears), Theresa (Ron Kelland), Carl, Kevin, Sandra (Doug Dymond) and Alice; seven grandchildren: Linda, Tracey, Ronnie, Andrew, Melissa; her special grandson Frank and special granddaughter Dione; seven great-grandchildren: Sherice, Skyler, Gereina, Gemma, Shawn, Elizabeth and Brayden; sisters: Elizabeth Croft (Rupert, deceased) of Aquaforte, Eileen Angel (John) of Ontario; brothers: Harold (Nora, deceased) of Calvert and Cecil of Kelligrews; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Funeral service will take place on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Miller, Dr. James
MILLER, Dr. James A. – Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at the age of 71. Predeceased by his parents Leonard J. and Mary M. of Placentia, and son-in-law Christopher Sullivan. Jim acquired his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (Dalhousie University) and specialty training in Oral Surgery (University of Pennsylvania). He earned his Fellowship with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Oral Surgery and was most proud of later becoming a Diplomate with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists at the age of 63. He was both the first dentist of Placentia and, later, oral and maxillofacial surgeon of Newfoundland and Labrador. He often struggled on behalf of patients and, during a forty six year career, raised many critical issues with health policy makers, and frequently gave his service and experience pro bono publico. Leaving to celebrate his active life, his cherished wife of thirty nine years, Carol A. (nee Diamond); his daughter Melissa Sullivan and his son Robert (Angela Harvey). Leaving to mourn his sisters Bernice Swallow (John) of Vernon, British Columbia and Sheila Flynn (Patrick) of Placentia. He will be dearly remembered by his beloved Aunts Bernadine Murphy of Placentia and Rose (Dr. Bill Stucker) of Indiana, and never to be forgotten by his sisters-in-law Heather Richardson (Charles) of Phoenix, Arizona and Marina Wight of Victoria, British Columbia; and his brother-in-law Winston Diamond. Sadly missed by his canine buddies, Darwin and Tuxedo. Heartfelt thanks to Fr. John Courage, Dr. P. Skirving, Dr. W. Eaton and Dr. S. Rorke; the kind nursing staffs of the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre, Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, Community Health, and Tender Loving Care. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Thursday and Friday from 2:00-4:00 p.m and 7:00-9:00 p.m. service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Carnell’s Chapel. Private interment to follow at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations to Jim's favorite charity, Daffodil Place c/o the Canadian Cancer Society, would be most appreciated (www.daffodilplace.ca/give/donation.asp).
Wadland, Daniel Albert
Wadland, Daniel Albert - Passed suddenly away on Friday, September 12, 2008, at his trailer while camping, Albert Wadland, aged 74 years. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Marj, May, Marg and Doris; Brother Tom and recently predeceased by bother-in-law, Graham French and sister-in-law Shirley Gulliver. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Catherine (Kay O’Brien); six children, Dan (Rosalie), Carly (Randy), Alice (Melvin), Randy (Jackie), Paul (Shirley) and May (Wayne), grandchildren, Kayla, Jennifer, Justin, Shane, Lynn Marie, Randy, Justin, Andrew, Katie, Krysta and Jonathon; great grandchild, Daniel; brothers, John (Sheila), George (Beatrice), Dave (Jennifer) and Arch; brothers-in-law, Ellis Cole, Alvin Oliver, Don Bugden and Bob Burton and sister-in-law, Terry Wadland, special friends Byron Mercer and Wayne Murphy, as well as a large number of other family and friends. Special thanks to the Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department and to the Doctors and staff of St. Clare’s and to Hospital Chaplin, Rev. Hayes. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14 and from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road, interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations in Mr. Wadland’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Fifield, Marian
FIFIELD, Marian Elizabeth (Hartt)– Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, September 15, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, Marian Elizabeth Fifield (Hartt), aged 74 years. Daughter of the late John and Mina Hartt of Toronto, Ontario. Predeceased by beloved husband Rev. Cecil Fifield, cherished mother of Carol (Ken Ryan), Beverley (Charlie Gearin) and David and adoring grandmother of Mollie Elizabeth Gearin. Also leaving to mourn sisters-in-law Amy (late William) Coles, Louise (late Calvin) Humber, Mae Glen and Jesse (William) Abraham, Janet (late Gerald) Fifield; brothers-in-law Harold (late Myrtle) Fifield, Walter (late Edith) Fifield, Mark (late Irene and Lois) Fifield; special friend Joanne and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18, 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Requiem Eucharist at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Marian’s memory may be made to the Anglican Cathedral Endowment Fund, the SPCA or a charity of one’s choice.
Sullivan, Helen
SULLIVAN, Helen — Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, September 21st., Helen Sullivan, aged 82 years, formerly of Edinburgh, Scotland. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harold (August 1990), daughter Sheena (October 1947), infant son (May 1948), grandson Brian Dewling (November 1988) and grandson Andrew Sullivan (September 2006). Leaving with fond and loving memories son Derek (Betty), daughters Nancy, Carol and Elaine, six grandchildren: Dana Sullivan, David Sullivan (Lynn Panting), Chris Dewling, Kelly Cavalier (Ryan), Ryan Morrissey, Katie Morrissey and one great-grandson Mac Cavalier: also a large circle of of other relatives and friends, including the War Brides of Newfoundland and Labrador. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 7-9 p.m. Monday, September 22 and on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, September 25th. at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, beginning at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the St. Patrick's Mercy Home Foundation.
Duffett, Brigadier Eva May
Duffett, Brigadier Eva May – Promoted to Glory on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge, Brig. Eva May Duffett aged 92 years. Predeceased by her parents James and Annie Maud Duffett; two sisters Eliza and Blanche (Janes); two brothers; Chesley and Maxwell. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories special friend Major Hilda Harvey; nieces Glenys Woodland (Frazer), Blanche Rodgers (Ray), Lillian Ivany (Douglas), Doris Caravan (Jim), Major Maud Davis (Baxter) and Zelda Blundell (Joe); nephews Allan Duffett (Mary), Fred Janes (Letha) and Leslie Janes (Elizabeth); also Major Melva Duffett (predeceased Major Harold); Ralph Blundell (predeceased Clarice); thirty-one great-nieces and nephews; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 and from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24. Funeral Service on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Adams Ave. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully accepted. Donations in Brig. Eva’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Salvation Army St. John’s Citadel, Adams Ave.
Jones, Larry
Jones, Larry – passed away suddenly on Sunday September 21, 2008, Larry Jones, aged 56 years. Predeceased by his parents Lar and Evelyn Jones. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 35 years Rosalind (nee McDonald); daughter Lori; sons: Sean and Craig (Celine); grandchildren: Ethan and Jacob; brother Randy (Mary Ann); mother-in-law Christine McDonald; special aunts: Nanny Alice and Ann Oakley; also a large circle of relatives, friends and co-workers at Scotia Bank in Ontario and Newfoundland. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday September 25, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Breast Cancer Society. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com. “He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold.”
Cooper, Chester James
COOPER, Chester James: (Dec. 24, 1925 – Sept. 23, 2008) Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on September 23, 2008 after a short illness, Chester James Cooper aged 82 years. Predeceased by his parents, Willis and Amelia; sister, Rebecca; his first wife, Maud Adams; brothers: Victor, Allan, Max (sister-in-law Sara) and Dan (sister-in-law Shirley). Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 15 years, Phyllis (Woodford); sons: Glenn (Betty and their son Adam) and Paul; step-daughter, Debbie (Cecil) Benoit; step-son, Tim Woodford; step-grandchildren: Cameron, Chelsea and Evan; sisters: Vernie (Jim) Warren, Miriam (Clarence) Gover, Mildred (Claude) Brown; sisters-in-law: Mildred Cooper, Hilda (John) Bursey, Doreen Brown, Vera Barnes and Daphne Barnes; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. from Church of the Ascension, Mount Pearl. Interment to follow in Topsail Anglican cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Annex Building Fund of Church of the Ascension.
Thorne, Evelyn Beatrice
THORNE, Evelyn Beatrice– Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on September 25, 2008, Evelyn Beatrice Thorne in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Stanley in 1977 and son Stanley on March 26, 2008. Leaving to mourn her children Joan (Jacob) Rideout; Melvin (Marie), Nova Scotia; Glenda (Gerry) Stewart of Ontario; Shirley (Doug) Sisson of California, USA; Lola (Les) Field and daughter-in-law Shirley Thorne (Ontario); twenty-one grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 2:00 from St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Torbay. Interment to follow at St. Nicholas’ Anglican cemetery, Torbay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Daffodil Place.
