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LOIE CHIN (nee Brake)
December 28th, 1919 - January 24th, 2008
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Loie Chin (nee Brake) announce her passing at the Interfaith Home For Seniors, Corner Brook on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at the age of 88 years. She will be sadly missed by her two sons Robert (Juanita), Pasadena and Kenny (Carolanne), Halifax; daughter Helen MacDonald, Ontario; daughter-in-law Cecilia Chin, Corner Brook. Loie will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, survived by brother Leonard. She was predeceased by 3 sisters, 6 brothers, parents Charlie and Helen, son Freeman, first husband George Yook and best friend and companion Hudson King. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Sunday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. There will be a private family service on Monday, January 28th. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request of the family, donations may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice.
Eric Gordon Brake
1932-2007
Meadows, NL - Passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, Eric Brake on Wednesday, September 19th, 2007, at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 75. Leaving to mourn: his loving companion: Loretta; children: Beulah (Peter) Puddester, Linda (Kenneth) Hann, Randy (Christine) Brake, Nancy (Ross) Fillier, Eric (Vicky) Brake, Barry Brake and Joannie (Elliott) Gillingham; Loretta’s children: Ben Gillingham (Audrey) and Reg Gillingham (Darlene); sisters: Ada Parsons, Elsie Legge, Cedella Legge and Marjorie Coakwell; grandchildren: Matthew, Crystal, Corey, Danny, Deanne, Jeffery, Ryan, Adam, Jill, Nicholas, Drew, Sarah, Julie, Cole, Lorne, Kayla and Anthony; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by parents: Bryant and Caroline Brake; and brothers Devine and Bryant. Funeral service to be held on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Meadows. Reverend Malcolm Palmer officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Friends may visit Holy Trinity Church on Friday and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to Holy Trinity Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Corner Brook, NL.
William Butt
Pinware, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late William Butt announce his passing at the Long Term Care Unit in Forteau on Saturday, December 8th, 2007 at the age of 66 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories sons: Mario (Lorenda), Clayton (Colleen) and Llyal; daughters: Clare (Alex), Patsy (Boyd), Darlene (Danny), Leona (Mitch) and Rene; 14 grandchildren; three brothers; five sisters, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Eben and Maud Butt and brothers Donald and Clifford. Visitation took place at the Community Centre in Pinware on Sunday and Monday from where the Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dean Sellars officiating. Interment followed in the United Church Cemetery in Pinware. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Homes Ltd., L’Anse au Loup.
ROSALEEN WALSH (nee Byrne)
January 25th, 1935 - June 22nd, 2007
Corner Brook, NL - Today we mourn the passing of a beautiful lady. Together we celebrate her life. On Friday, June 22nd, 2007 Rosaleen Walsh (nee Byrne) peacefully passed away at the age of 72 years, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rosaleen leaves to mourn her husband James and her 11 children: Brian Walsh, Joanne Brake (Wayne), Rosalind McCarthy (Brent), Jim Walsh (Sandra), Paul Walsh, Maxine Tapp, Sean Walsh, Wayne Walsh, Tony Walsh, Michelle Walsh (Murray) and Trudy Walsh (Robert). Rosaleen was blessed with 13 grandchildren whom she held close to her heart. They are Eliot Walsh, Theresa and Kenneth Walsh (Donna), Jason Walsh, Samantha McCarthy, Sarah Walsh, A.J. Brake, Shane Walsh, Sabrina Tapp, Matthew McCarthy, Brittney Colson (Liz), Leah Walsh and Liam Jones. Rosaleen’s beloved family includes her sister Theresa Murphy (Dennis), Rita McGregor (Gary), and brothers Bernard Byrne (Mary) and Joseph Byrne (Marie) and their families. Rosaleen is predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary (Callahan) Byrne, siblings Lena Humphries (William), Marie Byrne, Harry Byrne (Agnes), William Byrne and niece Denise Humphries. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Friday from the hours of 7-9 PM. The mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Joseph Gash officiating. Cremation will follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. The interment will take place on Monday, June 25th at 11:00 AM from Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Most Holy Redeemer Parish, the Lung Association or to a charity of one’s choice.
William Byrne
1927-2007
Passed peacefully away at his family residence on Thursday, May 24th 2007 WILLIAM BYRNE at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories sisters: Rosaleen (James) Walsh & their children: Brian, Joanne, Rosalind, Jimmy, Paul, Maxine, Sean, Wayne, Tony, Michelle & Trudy, with whom he resided for 40 years, Theresa (Dennis) Murphy, Rita (Gary) McGregor; brothers: Bernard (Mary), Joseph (Marie), as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Mary & Patrick, sisters: Lena (William) Humphries, Marie Byrne, brother Harry (Agnes), nephew Max Layden, niece Denise Humphries. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue Father Joseph Gash officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Friday during the hours 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Lung Association or Charity of one's choice.
ROBERT HENRY BRAKE
1958-2007
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Brake announce his passing on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 49 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his parents: William and Madeline Brake, Corner Brook; sisters: Betty (Raymond Riggs), Halifax, NS, Diane (Wayne Davis), Corner Brook and Joy (Lloyd Bartlett), Bonne Bay Pond; brothers: William, Ontario, Stan (Shara), Corner Brook and Tony (Karen), Summerside; as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Madonna Parsons, October 2003. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday evening, 7-9:00 p.m. and Friday, 2-4:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road. Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Patricia cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
DICKS, John Augustus
August 16th, 1940 - April 11th, 2005
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Augustus Dicks announce his passing on Monday, April 11th, 2005 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 64 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Shirley (nee: Allen) and son Johnny; brothers: Brendan (Ann), Corner Brook, Michael (Marcella), British Columbia, Jerrett (Peggy), Francis, both of Corner Brook and Thomas (Sheila), Nova Scotia; sisters: Margaret Kelly, St. John's, Veronica (Douglas) Livingstone, Nova Scotia, Roberta (Brian) Skanes, Corner Brook, Jocelyn (Glen) Candow, Mary Dillman, both of Nova Scotia, Colleen (Kevin) Burke, P.E.I., Marie (Allan) Pitcher, ON and Maxine (John) Manuel, Nova Scotia; sister-in-law Marina Dicks, Corner Brook; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Marguerite and Carla, brother Bart and brother-in-law Pat Kelly. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook today, Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 14th at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road with Father Gordon Grace officiating. Cremation to follow at John's request. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.
MARY M. NOSEWORTHY (Nee Ayers)
February 3, 1939 - February 16, 2011
Corner Brook, NL - Passed away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, Mary Noseworthy in her 72nd year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 50 years Fred Noseworthy; 2 cousins: Larry (Doris) Pope, Halifax, NS and June (Harrison) Thomas, St. John’s; in-laws: Shirley Manuel, Valda (Floyd) Allen, David (Shirley) Noseworthy, Corner Brook, Sandra Beaton (Ray), Calgary, Alberta, Donald Noseworthy, New Market, Ontario, Ruby (Stefan) Hankovsky, Kentville, NS and Sidney Shears, Stephenville Crossing, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Gary Ayers and her parents Reg and Mabel Ayers. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. from First United Church, Park Street with Rev. Myles Vardy officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice.
