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RONALD JOSEPH SHEPPARD
March 18, 1946 - May 2, 2007
St. George’s, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ronald Joseph Sheppard announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the age of 61 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: two brothers: Freeman (Diane) Sheppard and Melvin (Alma) Sheppard; three sisters: Mona (Joseph) McCarthy, Barbara (Ches) Higdon and Patsy (Doug) Cramm; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Isabella Sheppard and sister Lila Sheppard. Friends may visit St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, St. George’s on Thursday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, and on Friday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 10 am, with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Shallop Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
BLANCHE LILLIAN ANDERSON (nee GALLANT)
Irishtown, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Blanche Anderson announce her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Monday, February 26th, 2007 at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Mary Mishaud (Joe), Joe Piercey (Loretta), Dave Piercey and Terry Anderson; step-children: Wil Anderson (Theresa) and George Anderson (Monica); 13 grandchildren: Wally, Monty, Debbie, Wanda, Lori, Gail, Sterling, Wade, Dean, Dermon, Marcie, Deon and Angie; 16 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren; sister: Rita Bronson, Boston, Mass.; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by first husband Timothy Piercey, 1945, second husband William Anderson, 1987, infant son; great grandson Joey, 1993, great-great grandson Brady, 2000; sisters: Mary Bennett, Genevieve Bennett; brothers: Johnny, Felix and Joe Gallant; daughter-in-law: Georgina Piercey, 1994; brothers-in-law: William and Douglas Bennett; sisters-in-law: Margaret and Monica Gallant. Friends may visit St. Brendan’s Roman Catholic Church, Irishtown on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 1st, at 10:00 A.M. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Fr. Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
PAULINE M. BLACKWOOD
1950 - 2007
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 Pauline Madonna Blackwood at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 56 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her father George Blackwood, sister Patricia (Brendan) Seaward, brother Richard (Fran) Blackwood, nieces: Tracey (Brad) Humber and Kelly (Brent) Garthshore, nephews: Darren (Emma) Blackwood, Bradley Blackwood, John and Scott Seaward, great-nieces: Sarah and Anna Humber and Jessica Garthshore, uncle Pierce (Marion) Blackwood and special family friend Cynthia Janes. As well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Bride Blackwood, January, 1997. At Pauline’s request cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium, Pasadena. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital.
SCOTT KEITH BROWN
(formerly of Corner Brook, NL)
North York, ON - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Scott Brown announces his passing at North York, ON on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the age of 51 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his common-law wife, Theresa Marcoccia; his children: Jamie & Samantha; Theresa’s children: Phillip & Anthony; sisters: Phyllis Freeman of Ontario, Vera Dunphy (Greg) of Nova Scotia, Diane Thornham (Wade) of Nova Scotia and Elaine Bennett of Corner Brook; brothers: Robert (Judy) of Corner Brook, Fred (Sheila) of McIvers, Terry of Ontario and Eric (Florence) of Irishtown; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Hubert & Selina Brown; brother, Maxwell; an infant brother and an infant sister. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Country Haven Chapel on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. Cremation to follow.
JOSEPH GORMAN, P. Eng.
Joseph Gorman, age 53 years, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2007, with his loving wife Nadine Roche (Koots) by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father Clifford and mother Eileen. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his son Joel (Jennifer); grandson Riley; grandma Jean Warren, Timmins, ON; brothers: Sean (Margie), Yellowknife, NWT and Michael (Margie) Corner Brook, NL; sister Claire, Halifax, NS and nieces and nephews. He will be lovingly remembered by parents-in-law Michael & Odile Roche, St. John’s, NL; sisters-in-law: Lisa Rogers (Martin), London U.K., Heidi Clark (Steven), St. John’s, NL and Chantal Hoskins (Jason), St. John’s, NL; his very close friend Boyd Laing; friends and co-workers at the Dept. of Natural Resources; special friend Anne Lake; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, St. John’s. Visitation Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, by request in his memory donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Jennie Hancock (Nee: Lind)
Corner Brook, NL
Passed away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, March 19, 2003 Jennie Hancock at the age of 85.
She will be sadly missed by her sister Marguerite Taylor of Grand Falls; nieces: Bonnie and David Candow, Ontario, Betty and John Seaborn, New Brunswick, Jean and David Kelly, Mt. Pearl, Derrice and Robert Pieroway, Nova Scotia; nephews: Guy and Tina Clarke, Corner Brook, Robert Ford Ontario, and Sidney Ford, Ontario, special friend Jean Snow, Grand Falls She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Hancock, April 6, 2000., parents James and Fannie Lind
The Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church, Park Drive, Corner Brook, Canon David Pearce officiating. The interment will follow at the Mt. Patricia Cemetery Receiving Chapel. A reception will be held at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church Hall after the interment service, all are welcome to attend. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to St. Michael's and All Angels Church or a charity of one's choice.
Bridget (Bride) Hackett
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bride Hackett announce her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the age of 82 years.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, nine sons: Ted (Philomena), Reg (Violet), Walter (Eva), Tom (Martha), Gerald (friend Mary), Allan (Millie), Brendan (Holly), Karl, Peter (Nancy); three daughters: Velita McCarthy (Mick), Ann Marie, Donna Donahue (Darren); special grandson Jamie Hackett, sister Velita Rowe (Henry), sister-in-law Victoria Hackett, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Rhona, son Ignatius, daughter-in-law Helen Hackett, parents Walter and Julia Hynes, sister Marion Chassion and infant brother Reginald.
Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Benoit's Cove, Father Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish or to a charity of one's choice.
