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Neary, Paul J.
Neary, Paul Joseph 1922-2010 – Passed peacefully away at ChancellorPark on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the presence of his loving family, Paul Neary, formerly of Portugal Cove. Leaving to remember him are his loving wife Alma; his children: Ron (Sandra), Brenda Bowen (Don), Chris (Grace), Anastasia Day (Derrick), Paul (Linda Chafe) and Edward (Samantha); eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two loving sisters: Joan Sitter Haas, Tolland, CT. and Deloris Kearney, Roswell, GA.; brother Joseph Sitter, Penobscot, ME.; as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the Physicians and Nursing Staff at ChancellorPark for their wonderful care of Dad. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and from 10-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace, Torbay Road. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Ayre, Anthony Green
Ayre, Anthony Green, Lt. Cmdr R.C.N. (R), (Ret.) : Peacefully passed away at the Caribou Memorial Pavilion, Miller Centre September 25th, 2010, Anthony (Tony) Green-Ayre aged 93 years. Tony was born in St. John’s, N.L and was a farmer, a naval Reserve Officer throughout World War II and a successful businessman thereafter. He was a lifelong parishioner of The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John’s and a long time active member of the Last Post Fund and the Crows Nest Officers Club. Predeceased by his parents, Carlotta (nee Glassey) and James Green, his step-father, Hon. Charles Pascoe Ayre, and long time friend and business associate Thomas J. Byrne. Survived by long time friends, Gary and Karon Kelly of Holyrood, N.L and cousin, Mary Glassey of Lockington, Yorkshire, U.K, and other relatives also in Yorkshire. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, Tuesday 10–noon, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service to be held Wednesday September 29th, 2010 at 2:30 pm from The Anglican Cathedral with interment to follow in the AnglicanCemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony’s memory may be made to the Last Post Fund or the charity of one’s choice.
Sharpe, Thelma Rachel (Mitchell)
Sharpe, Thelma Rachel (Mitchell) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 in her 79th year. Wife of Jim Sharpe, loving mother of Lillian, Jennie and husband Les, Doug and wife Sandie, Charlie. Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Also remembered by the Sharpe family, Ann Marie (daughter-in-law), Cavell and family. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private interment will take place at the AnglicanCemetery, Forest Road at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 27, 2010.
Kelsey, Veronica Sylvia (Luscombe)
February 17th, 1931 - September 23, 2010. Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on September 23rd, 2010 surrounded by her loving family, Sylvia Kelsey, aged 79 years. Predeceased by parents John Payne and Clara Luscombe, brother Jack F. Luscombe, her former husband Douglas R. Kelsey and friends Beth Burke and Marguerite Pelley. Leaving to mourn children: Douglas J. (Ginette Louth), Kimberley (Albert Dunphy) and Christopher; siblings: Agnes (Ed) Richards, Marjorie Reid and William (Vicki) Luscombe; grandchildren: Shannon M. Kelsey and Alexander Dunphy, as well as a wide circle of cherished friends including Lorraine Laite, Iris Ford, Joan Barron, Art and Kay Escott, Edie and Charl Phillips, June Titford and Jean Kelsey. Sylvia had an enduring faith in her church and placed great importance on respecting others and treating people kindly, often putting others ahead of herself, especially her children. Sylvia was an avid member of the cathedral choir and faithfully listened to her hymns on VOWR radio Sunday evenings. Sylvia attended Bishop Spencer College and spent many years happily typing out reports and letters as a medical stenographer at The S.A. Grace General Hospital and The Medical consultants practice. The family wishes to thank the kindness and professionalism of the medical staff in the Emergency and 7th floor East departments of St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's. At Sylvia's request cremation has taken place. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday and Sunday, September 25th and 26th, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service to take place from The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at The Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sylvia's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Sparkes, Moira McCabe
SPARKES, MOIRA McCABE: Passed peacefully away on September 18th, 2010 at the Health Sciences Complex, a Scottish War Bride. She was 87 years old. Moira McCabe married Bob Sparkes, a Submariner with the Royal Navy during WWII in Dundee, Scotland on November 11th, 1944. She sailed to St. John~s in 1946 with a lot of other anxious war brides who were to reunite with their husbands and start a new life in a totally new world. Moira and Bob had seven children in St. John~s: Ian (Mary) Elaine (Dick Brown) Bobby (Pierrette) Moira (Larry Boyd) Susan (Fred Bowdring, deceased) Sandy (Joyce, deceased) and Stephen. Moira~s husband Bob died in 1986 but she continued to enjoy eighteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is survived by a great number of nieces, nephews and countless special friends who never cease to speak very fondly of her great zest for life and boundless energy. Visitation at Carnell~s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday, September 22nd from 10-12 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Theresa~s Church, Mundy Pond Road on Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00 am. Committal service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery following Mass. Donations in Moira’s memory may be made to a charity of one~s choice.
Dyke, Joan Elizabeth
Our lovely Auntie Joan passed away Sept. 17, 2010 in her 81st year. Predeceased by her parents Isaac and Alice Dyke, brother Frank Dyke, and sister-in-law Marina Dyke.
Left with wonderful memories are her brother Wilfred, sister-in-law Mary Dyke, nieces and nephews: Jeff (Carol), Jennifer (Craig Matthews), Joanne (Blair Loveless), Carol (Gerry Taylor), Frank (Karen), Joan (Don Zinn), Rosalind (Ed Kendell), and Sharon (David Norman), their families, and many close friends near and far.
Joan was a prominent member of the travel industry for over 40 years beginning with Trans-Canada Airlines in the 1950’s, working in Canada and the USA. Her airline career was followed by lengthy service in several travel agencies in St. John’s where her knowledge of world travel, her polite manner and commitment to her clients earned her a vast following of loyal clients.
At Joan’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral. Her friends may join the family at an informal Reception of Remembrance at the Ramada Hotel, Kenmount Road, Wednesday evening, Sept. 22nd, from 6:30 – 9:30pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Program.
Best, Daphney Alfreda (nee Wills)
BEST, Daphney Alfreda (nee Wills) – Passed away at home, Friday November 19, 2010, Daphney Alfreda Best, aged 85 years. Predeceased by baby boy: Robert Best; parents: Fredrick and Rebecca (nee Moss) Wills; brothers: Gordon, Douglas and Angus and sister: Lillian Genge. Leaving to mourn with fond memories, loving husband of 55 years, Donald James Best; daughters: Vickie Dawe (Randy), Beverly Bussey (Jack), Yvette Best (Tony) and Yvonne White (Darrell); ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral service will be held from the Anglican Cathedral, Monday November 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers accepted at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road or donations in Daphney’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Monks, Walter
Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Walter F. Monks, aged 75 years. Predeceased by his wife Lillian, father Walter Sr., mother Elsie, brothers Roland and Kenneth. Leaving to mourn sons: Gary (Eveline), Ron (Paula), Craig (Michelle); daughters: Shirley and Judi; brother Harold (Bertie); sister Shirley (Vic); sister-in-law Ruth Monks; grandchildren: Chad, Clifford, Joan, Scott, Kayla, Kimberley and Jessica; great-grandchildren: Austin, Dylan, Brady and Lily. Also leaving to mourn a very, very special friend, Myrtle Mason and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 4-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 2 p.m. from St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Logy Bay Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Earle, Arthur F.
Earle, Arthur F. – Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care unit of the L.A Miller Centre, November 15th, 2010. Arthur Earle, aged 78 years. Predeceased by his wife Margaret and daughters; Sharon, Peggy and precious baby girl. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are children: Roger (Betty), Debbie King (Gary Noseworthy), Arthur (Patricia) of Riverview, N.B, Lorie Murphy (Glen) of Sydney Mines, N.S, Amanda Haines (Mark Barker) and Carrie Keddy (Jason) of Halifax, N.S; son-in-law: Calvin Gear; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; special brother and buddy: Leonard (Ruby); sister-in-law: Jessie Churchill; lifelong friend: Bob Noseworthy; special friends: Derrick Churchill and Bud and Diane Churchill as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, Tuesday from 12 noon – 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove on Thursday November 18th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow in St. Lawrence Anglican Cemetery, Bauline Line Extension. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation in Arthur’s memory may be made to the St. Lawrence Anglican Church Fund.
