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Rose, Anita Pearl
Rose, Anita Pearl (Fiander) formally of Halifax and Coombs Cove, in her 92nd year, passed away peacefully, at Chancellor Park, St. John’s, NL, on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Predeceased by husbands Russell D. Rose (2005), and Wilson Shirley (1941). Leaving to mourn, brother, Otto Fiander, Coombs Cove, many nephews and nieces, especially Karen Driscoll (Robert), Pearl Blagdon, (Russell), and Russell Fiander. Resting at Carnells Funereal Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, St. John’s. Visitation Monday July 20th, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will take place Tuesday, July 21st at The Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road, with interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Forest Rd., St. John’s. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 1 Westerland Road, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J9 . The family would like to thank the Staffs of Elizabeth Towers and Chancellor Park for their thoughtfulness and wonderful care given to Russell and Pearl.
Jones, Mary Alice
Jones, Mary Alice (nee Whalen) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on Saturday, July 18, 2009 aged 74 years. Predeceased by her husband Alexander, mother Gertrude, father James and brother Billy. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children, Robin (Regina), Lillian Fitzgerald, Doug, Joanne (Pat Dejonge), and Renee (Dean Lawlor); grandchildren Krista, Dennis, Susan, Kim, Doug Jr., Alexandra, Zoe, Kurtis, Zachary and Nathan; 8 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, James Jr. (Beth), Nora (Eric), Bridget (Cyril- deceased) Patrick, Joan (Marshall-deceased) Edward Jr.(Muriel) Benedict (Carol) and Richard (Anne); sister-in-law Bernice Clarke, special friends Margaret Finn and Mary Furlong, residing at Escasoni as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, from 10:00a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday July 20 and Tuesday July 21 and on Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m – 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 22 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Philip’s Anglican Church with interment to follow at St. Philip’s Anglican cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory can be made to St. Philip’s Anglican Church. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at 2 East, Escasoni.
Lawlor, Edward Joseph
Edward J. (Ned) Lawlor passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer, Edward (Ned) Lawlor of Paradise, age 65.Predeceased by his son David; parents Edward Sr. and Gertrude Lawlor; sister Mary (Alec) Jones and nephew Lewis Lawlor. Left with loving memories his son Edward, daughter-in-law and friend Brandy. His three grandchildren: the light of his life, grandson Alex, granddaughters Mackenzie (Miss) and Morgan. Also left to mourn Ned’s lifelong friend and Ed’s mom, Muriel Lawlor. Special sister and caregiver Bridget (Cyril, deceased) Coombs. Also left to mourn sisters Joan (Marshall, deceased) Rodgers and Nora (Eric) Sinclair. Brothers: Ben (Carol) Lawlor, Richard (Ann) Lawlor, Jim (Beth) Whalen, Pat (Shea) Whalen, as well as a long list of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 1045 Topsail Road. Visitation from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Cremation to follow. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday July 30th, 2009 at 10 a.m. from Holy Family Parish, Paradise. Interment to follow at St. Thomas of Villa Nova cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Hoffe, Alma
Alma Stella Hoffe: Passed peacefully away at the Masonic Park Nursing Home on August 1, 2009, Alma Stella Hoffe, formerly of Clarke’s Head, Gander Bay, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Stanley; son-in-law Ernest Higgins; brother-in-law Douglas Batten. Leaving to mourn daughters: Eileen O’Keefe and Bride Higgins; sons: Glen (Linda) and Dennis ( Barb); thirteen beloved grandchildren; sixteen cherished great-grandchildren; sisters: Lorraine Batten and Katie Gillingham (Ivan); nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends; especially her dear friends Jean Gillingham and Audrey Edwards; also Ralph Lane, a very dear friend at Masonic Park Nursing Home. Words alone cannot express our deepest thanks for the loving care and dignity shown to our beloved mother in her final days by the truly dedicated, tireless staff of the Masonic Park Nursing Home. We are forever in their debt. At Alma’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday August 4th, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Alma’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Babb, Mac (Maxwell Lorne)
passed away peacefully, at his home, on Sunday morning, July 5, 2009. Born August 12th, 1943 on Bell Island, Mac was a well-known local entertainer and the consummate host to which many of his friends will attest. He played to many audiences across Canada, especially his former home in Ontario and his present home in Newfoundland. Mac is predeceased by his parents Eugene and Gladys, brothers Bill, Eugene and Tom (Fred), sisters Daphne, Enid, Greta, and Florence. He leaves to cherish — after their thirteen years of marriage — his loving wife Joan (Elliott), his daughters Nancy (Jerry) Byrne, Kathy (Mark) Chamney, son Bill (Julie) Babb and their mother Valerie along with stepchildren Myra (Danny) Dwyer, Emile (Regina) Elliott, and Marcel (Kyra) Elliott. Also leaving to mourn his brother John, sisters Joan (Elmer) Upshall, Ruth (Mike) Brown, and Rose (Carl) Hustins, as well as sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves his many nieces and nephews all of whom loved “Uncle Mac”and of course, his special “half a dozen cousins, ” and all his many friends near and far. Mac’s heart and home were always open to the many that knew and loved him. The voice is silent for now, but the memories of laughter and song, will now and always be our music. A celebration of his life is to be held at Carnell's Funeral Home with visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday July 8, 2009. Cremation to follow. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
LeGrow, Grace
LeGrow, Grace (nee Pinhorn) - Passed peacefully away on July 10th, 2009 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband Wilson. Leaving to mourn her daughters Dallas Mouland (Albert), Joanne Leyburne (Bill), Sons Dennis (Phyllis), Doug(Theresa), Derek, Walter (Charmaine) and grandchildren Michael (Amanda), Doug(Kim), Dennis, Natasha, Ashley, Jennifer, Taylor, Erin & Carly; Her brother in law Ebb Tucker and sister in-laws, many nieces & nephews, friends, residents and staff at Alderwood Estates. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Janeway Foundation. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Saturday & Sunday July 11th & 12th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. and funeral Monday at 10:30am from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Diamond, Doris Ethel
DIAMOND, Doris Ethel (nee Trickett): Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, Doris Ethel Diamond aged 85 years, formerly of Pouch Cove. Predeceased by husband Edward (2006) and daughter Norma (1978). Leaving to mourn son Ted (Lynn); daughters: Joan Butt (Walter) and Betty Sullivan (Kevin); eight grandchildren: Lindsay Nichols (Vincent), Caitlin Doyle (Adam), Jane Elisabeth Diamond, Kerry Butt (Joy), Valetta Hudson (Kerry), Kevin Sullivan (Roxanne), Shelley Sullivan (Andrew Harvey) and Derek Williams; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Minnie Burt, St. John’s; sister-in-law Marion Trickett, Brigus; son-in-law Herbert Williams; nieces, nephews and a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral service to be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the United Church cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Doris’ memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.
Williams, Myrtle May (Miles)
Myrtle May Williams (Miles) 1926-2009. It is with great sadness that the family of the late Myrtle Williams, originally of Pool’s Cove, Fortune Bay and long time resident of Masonic Park, Mount Pearl, announce her passing at the Escasoni Complex on July 15, 2009, at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her brother Howard (June 25, 2009). Left with fond and loving memories are her daughters: Beverley Janes (Colin), Bernice Cole and Betty, all of St. John’s. Also leaving to mourn sister Laura (St. Catharine’s, Ont.), brother Wilfred (Pool’s Cove); treasured grandchildren: Stephen (Sheryl) (Ottawa), Lori (Ottawa), Laura (Toronto), Michael (St. John’s); cherished great-grandchildren; Avery and Darcy (Ottawa), many dearly loved special nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A special thanks to the staff and residents of Ruby Manor for the kindness and care shown to Mom over the past year. As well, special thanks to the staff of Escasoni Complex for the compassion and kindness shown to Mom and the family during her final days. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, July 16th and Friday, July 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, July 18th at 11 a.m. from Carnell’s Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the Seniors Resource Centre. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com '“When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see... If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you... And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me, too. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart... For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.”'
Peddle, William (Bill) James
PEDDLE, William (Bill) James, January 18, 1943 – July 14, 2009. Passed peacefully away after a valiant one-and-a-half-year battle against lung cancer, Bill Peddle, 66 years. Predeceased by his parents James Harris Peddle (1967) and Mildred (Wall) Peddle (2003); sister Iris (1977). Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife of 43 years, Heddy (Tode); two dear children of whom he was so very proud: daughter Kristine Griba in Calgary; son Stephen William (Kimberley J. Blanchard) in St. John’s; and four dearly beloved grandsons: Nicholas and Harrison Griba in Calgary; Josh and Luke Peddle in St. John’s. Also, sister Ruby (Byron Butler, deceased) and her family in Windsor, Ontario and other parts of the world; brother David (Wendy) and his family in St. John's and Carbonear; brother Raymond and his family in Nova Scotia; brother-in-law Lloyd Gunderson and his family in Selkirk, Manitoba; brother-in-law Wolf Tode (Nadine) and his family in London, Ontario, Halifax, and Minneapolis, Minnesota; and a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Bill's family gives thanks the wonderful care he received at the Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, from the very capable and compassionate Oncologists, Dr. J. Greenland (Radiation), Dr. S. Rorke (Medical), Dr. J. McCarthy (Medical), and their staffs, and including the staffs at the Radiation and Chemotherapy Units. Thanks also to the nursing staff at HSC 4NorthA, who helped make Bill's last days so much more comfortable and bearable both for him and his family. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday, August 3, 2009, from 7 - 9 pm. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Carnell's Chapel on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow. A private family inurnment will take place at New Perlican, Trinity Bay, at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice or to the Canadian Power and Sail Foundation, a not-for-profit organization where Bill volunteered for many years teaching courses in boating safety and navigation: Canadian Power and Sail Foundation, 26 Golden Gate Court, Scarborough, ON M1P 3A5.
McDonald, Michael (Sonny)
McDonald, Michael (Sonny): passed away suddenly at his home on July 19, 2009, Michael (Sonny) McDonald age 77 years. Predeceased by his parents Patrick (Pop) and Lillian (Thompson) McDonald; step-mother Madeline McDonald; brothers: Harold (Howie), Patrick (Gug), James and Joseph; brother-in-law Gerald Fleming and his friend since boyhood days and brother-in-law Thomas Rice. Left to mourn his passing and grateful for having shared in his life are his sisters: Stella (Biddy) Fleming, Mary (Tuckel) Rice, Margaret Forward and her husband Bob who raced horses alongside Sonny at the racetrack in the Goulds back in the 60’s and 70’s; Anne Woodfine (Cecil), Patsy Quigley (Joey); brothers: William (Bill), John, Paul, Gus, Kevin (Carolyn), Donald (Ninny) (Wanda); sisters-in-law Madge McDonald, Madeline McDonald, Carol McDonald, Ruth McDonald (his Sunday companion who along with his sister Tuckel took him to the horse races these past two years); his nephew, friend and neighbor Jerry McDonald and a large circle of other nieces and nephews who made frequent visits to spend time with Sonny and enjoy his unique humor and stories about years gone by and his days of racing horses, as well as a large number of great nieces and nephews. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, July 21 from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Road. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Janeway Children’s Foundation.
