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RALPH K. TILLER
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, August 2, 2009, Ralph Tiller at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 74 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his daughter: Kim Griffin (Jim), Toronto, ON, ; sons: Kenneth (Darlene), York Harbor and Perry (Cathy), Toronto, ON; grandchildren: Stephen, Tonya and Michael all residing in Toronto ; brother: Norman (Mabel) Tiller, Curling and sister: Martha Knight (Gary), Curling; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine, 2001; brothers, Eric and Robert Tiller; and parents: Robert and Lizzie Tiller. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, St. Marks Avenue, Marilyn Avery officiating, with cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society.
FATHER DESMOND THOMAS MCGRATH
CORNER BROOK, NL - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, Father Desmond Thomas McGrath at the age of 74 years. Father McGrath was ordained on June 4, 1961 at Holy Redeemer Cathedral in Corner Brook where he served as assistant pastor from 1961-1968. He served as pastor at Holy Family Parish in Port Saunders/Port au Choix (1968-1975), Our Lady of Grace Parish in Bird Cove (1975-1976), for another five years at Holy Redeemer Parish (1976-1981), at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lourdes (1984-1989) and at St. Ann’s Parish in Codroy Valley (1996-2000). During his tenure at Port Saunders he and Richard Cashin formed the Fisherman’s Union -United Food and Commercial Workers Union which later became part of the Fisherman, Food and Allied Workers Union. He worked with the Fishermans’ Union from 1981-1984 and 1989-1996. For over 30 years, Father Des empowered workers in the fishing industry. Through his direction and involvement in the Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters and numerous advisory bodies, he has helped establish this work force as a profession. In addition, he was instrumental in the organization and creation of his province’s Fisherman, Food and Allied Workers Union. He was also a key player in the development of educational programs for fishers, plant workers and their families, notably a province-wide literacy program. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth McGrath, brothers, Frank, Alex and Dermot, and his sister Helen Rochester and nephew Michael McGrath. He leaves to mourn his sister, Elizabeth McGrath, nieces, Terry Janovick, Claire Pollok, Catherine Pedersen, Karen McGrath, Mary Ann McGrath and Heidi Spenst, all from British Columbia, and Alexandra Borden from Brampton, Ontario, nephews, Brian McGrath, Stephen McGrath and Kevin McGrath, all from British Columbia, and Tim Rochester from Montreal, Bishop Crosby, his brother Priests and many other relatives, friends and parishioners throughout Newfoundland. Visitation will take place from The Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. from where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m. Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, officiating. Interment to follow at the family plot, Townsite cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shepherd's Fund, c/o Most Holy Redeemer Parish.
PITTMAN, JAMES JOHN
December 30th 1928 … July 7th 2009
SOPS ARM, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Pittman announce his passing on Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, at the age of 80. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Elsie, children: Leighton (Marilyn), Leonard (Beverly), Lila(William Budden), Maxine(David Ryan), Ricky (Daphne), 15 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren, sisters: Virtue Tulk and Lucy Pittman, as well as a large circle on nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Winston and a number of step-brothers and sisters. Friends may visit the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration in Sops Arm on Thursday and Friday from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 2 PM with Rev. Hannah Dicks officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake.
KEITH HANCOCK
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Keith Hancock announce his passing on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at the Forteau Health Centre. Friends may visit the Gospel Hall in English Point on Friday evening and Saturday from where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 5th at 2:00 PM.
James "Jim" Dean Butt
April 29th 1948 – June 5th 2009
Cormack, NL - Passed peacefully away on Friday, June 5th, 2009 at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, surrounded by his loving family, Jim Butt, age 61.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Mary; children: Jamie (Nadine), Edmonton, Jocelyn (Trevor Drake), Calgary, mother Elizabeth, Cormack; sisters and brothers: Bonnie (Garland) Paul, Cormack, Randy (Elaine), Hinton AB., Arch, Cormack, June (Paul) Nichols, Deer Lake, Brian (Elaine), Cormack, Raymond, Edmonton, and Paul (Rose), Cormack as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his father Russell; nephew Chad Johnson and brother in law Gus Johnson. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake, Saturday June 6th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM, the funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 2:30 PM from St Paul’s United Church, with Rev. Dr. Tony Newell officiating. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the United Church Accessibility Fund.
ALFRED "ALF" DOYLE
May 31st, 1941 - May 23rd, 2009
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alfred Doyle announce his passing after a tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at the age of 67. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his companion Roberta Pafford, her children: Robert (Sue), Chilliwack, BC and Bonita (Scott), Grimsby, Ont and grandson Nicholas, his sisters Ruth Doyle, Stephenville, Genevieve Hickey, Calgary, AB, Martina (Tom) Fennell, Corner Brook and brother Dermot (Kathy), Corner Brook. He will also be missed by nieces and nephews Deana, Bruce, Sean and Lisa Hickey, Margaret White, Karen and Michael Fennell; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Raymond and Leona (Ryan) Doyle and infant sister Patricia. Alf will always be remembered for his adventurous spirit and love of life. Whether he was skiing, sailing, hang gliding or biking he always did it to the max. His giving ways will be missed by many. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 28th at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request donations may be made to the J.I. O’Connell Centre.
Henry Shouse
1922-2009
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Henry "Hank" Shouse announce his passing on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at the Labrador Grenfell Health Centre at the age of 86 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Bella; children Anne (Greg), Jim (Della), Nancy (Ralph), Sue (Ross); grandchildren: Celena, Eli, Zachary, Anna, Elliott and Ally, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by son Richard and grand-daughter "KC". Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, Happy Valley Goose Bay on Wednesday 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 22nd from the Pentecostal Church with interment following at the United Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
MARJORIE ROBERTS
November 30th, 1919 - May 1st, 2009
Corner Brook, NL - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side Marjorie Roberts at the Interfaith Home For Seniors on Friday, May 1st, 2009 in her 90th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: David (Vi), Rowena (Rod) Tucker, Elaine Fost and Keith (Elaine), 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, one brother Max (Helena) Bauld, five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, special friend Anne Dower. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband John, 1981 and son Barry, 1996. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 4th at 2:00 pm from St. Michaels’ And All Angels Anglican Church, Park Drive with Rev. Canon Gordon Druggett officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to St. Michael's And All Angels Anglican Church, the VON Adult Day Program or to a Charity of One’s Choice.
EDITH LILLIAN HULAN
FEBRUARY 27, 1916 – OCTOBER 6, 2009
ACADIAN VILLAGE, STEPHENVILLE (FORMALLY OF MCKAY’S) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edith Lillian Hulan of the Acadian Village, Stephenville, formally of McKay’s announce her passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the age of 93 years. Leaving to mourn with many loving memories her children: Arthur (Sheila), Stephenville, Ivan, Toronto, Lorraine, St. John’s; grandchildren: Michelle (Kevin), Iona (Harold), Iris (Gary), Jeff (Patsy), Nola (Marc); great-grandchildren: Jeffrey, Bradley, Blaine, Caitlin, McKenzie, Stephen, Sarah; sisters: Elizabeth, Adelia, Alice; brothers: Edgar and Ronald; daughter-in-law Pamela as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Hilliard; parents Otto and Mae Hulan; son George (Sid); daughter Loretta; brothers Arnold, Jacob (Ossie), Godfrey and sister Freda. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday from St. George’s Anglican Church, Robinson's from 2 - 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Canon David Pearce officiating. Interment will follow in the Anglican Cemetery, McKay’s. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the St. George’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
