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DOROTHY IRENE ALTEEN
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dorothy Alteen announces her passing on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at Corner Brook Long Term Care Home at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: her husband of 62 years, Fred; daughter: Linda Carruthers (Dick); sons: Fred Jr. (June), George (Vera Lynn), Paul (Tu) and John (Anna Marie); grandchildren: Lisa (Joe), Aimee, George Jr., Matthew, Katie Lynn and Dianna; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lawrence (Barbara) Alteen, NS, Lou (Elizabeth) Alteen, Corner Brook and Muriel Michael, PEI; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. The interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to Western Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Bay of Islands SPCA.
ANDREW JOHN PITTMAN
June 26, 1922 - February 23, 2011
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Andrew John Pittman in his 89th year. Predeceased by his son Garry. Leaving to mourn his wife Ann, his pet dog Bella and numerous other family members and friends. Andrew was a World War II Veteran and also a life member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans’ Association. 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 Mass of christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, Humber Road with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Mirdza Melita Kajaks
Mountainview Estates
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mirdza Kajaks announce her passing on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 97 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her long time friends: Clayton and Madeline Watkins; the Kajaks families in Montreal and Toronto, and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Richard, 1997. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, February 24th at 10:00 A.M. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, Reverend Myles Vardy officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium with burials of both Mirdza and her husband Richard at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, no flowers by request, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Catherine Duffy
1941-2010
Passed away Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, CATHERINE DUFFY at the age of 69. Leaving to mourn her husband Laris, 4 children: Patricia Duffy (Wayne Stratton), Josephine Kervin, Richard Duffy, and Marlene Duffy (Brent Wiseman); 6 grandchildren: Dale, Laverne, Kristina, Kathy, Devin, Jacqueline; 2 sisters: Georgina Imm (Floyd), Barbara Barkhouse (Gerry), 3 brothers: Ralph Wayson (Elizabeth), William Wayson (Glenda), Kevin Wayson (Betty), sister-in-law Maxine Wayson as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents William & Eileen Wayson, brother James and sisters Margaret & Patricia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 8th at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of The Sea Church, Benoit's Cove Father Bernard Buckle officiating followed by the interment at the church cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Evelyn Virginia Brake
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Evelyn Brake announces her passing at Western Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 19th, 2011 at the age of 79 years. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter: Kim (Ralph) Crocker, Trout River, grandson: Adam (Bonnie); granddaughter: Nicole (Sheldon), great grandchildren: Griffin and Jennifer; daughter: Michelle (Ambrose) Blanchard, Corner Brook; grandchildren: Krista and Kenny; sister: Hilda (Gerald) Kendall, Brampton, ON; brothers: Fraser Brake, Brampton, ON, Hughie Brake, Long Term Care, Corner Brook and his wife Clarine, Trout River; sisters-in-law: Stella and Mary Brake; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Maxwell Brake, April, 1991; parents: Catherine and Azariah Brake; sister: Doreen; brothers: Valance, Murdoch and Brazil; sister-in-law: Edna Brake. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 22nd at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street followed by interment at Mt. Patricia cemetery. Reverend Tanya White officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Hazel Hughes
New Ferolle, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Hazel Hughes announce her passing on Friday, February 18th, 2011 at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders at the age of 64 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Margaret (Garry) House, Semonne, Rhona and Victor of New Ferolle, Lawrence (Karen) Millet, Alberta, Hazareth (Fred) Tucker, Grande Prarie, Alberta; grandchildren: Owen, Dylan, Jamie (Tina), Andrew, Trevor, Samantha, Adam (Malorie), Pamela, Jenna, Alison, Amber; great grandchildren: Cole and Mya; brothers: Wilfred, Samuel (Ethel); sisters: Annie (Algie), Marina (Garland) and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred; daughter: Josephine: parents: Victor and Permella Sinnicks; sisters: Victoria, Daisy and Rosie; and brother Guy. The family will be receiving friends from Our Lady of the Star in New Ferolle on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from where the funeral service will take place on Monday, February 21st at 2:00 p.m. with Father Biju Antony officiating. Interment to follow at French Cove cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port Au Choix.
GORDON HOUNSELL
JANUARY 26, 1948 … FEBRUARY 16, 2011
JEFFREY’S, NL - On February 16, 2011, just one year and twelve days after losing his wife Dorothy, Gordon entered into eternal rest. Everything good in his life will go on living in his daughters Sandra (John) & Sonja (Corey); and his grandsons Andrew, William, Peter, and Nathaniel. He was predeceased by his wife; parents Janie and Albert Hounsell; sister Elizabeth and his in-laws Annie & Emmanuel Legge. Along with his immediate family he leaves a huge circle of extended family on both the Legge and Hounsell sides as well as a large circle of friends. Visitation with a family service will take place on Sunday Night. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Jeffrey’s. A reception will follow at Three Rivers Lions Club in McKay's. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the family or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
ALEXANDER SPENCER
September 16, 1921 - February 16, 2011
Burgeo, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alexander Spencer announce his passing on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 89 years. The family will be receiving from from St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Burgeo beginning Thursday evening from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mary Rose Colbourne officiating. Interment to follow at the Burgeo Community Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
