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LORETTA MARIE BENNETT
STEPHENVILLE CROSSING, NL
JUNE 10, 1934 … SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Loretta Marie Bennett announce her passing on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL at the age of 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 53 years Gordon, eight sons and nine daughters: Danny (Marion), Judy (Carl), Myrtle (Denis), Larry (Sue), Sandra, Dale (Bob), Melita (Chris), Brenda (Peter), Winnie (Leroy) all from Dartmouth, NS, Gerry (Marie) Saint John, NB, Randall, Wallace, Gary, Janet (Jason), Shane (Stephanie), Gordon (Tracey), and Renee all from Stephenville Crossing; 27 wonderful grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Don, Phonse; six sisters: Beatrice, Cecila, Stella, Venetia, Mercy, and Margo all from Newfoundland as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Margaret Young, father Walter King, brother Ronnie and one granddaughter Alissa Marie. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2 … 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. Cremation will take place at Humber Valley Crematorium following the visitation. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Ann’s Chapel in Flat Bay with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in St. Teresa’s. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
Michael Joseph O’Connell
July 17th, 1937 – September 18, 2011
Benoit’s Cove, BOI, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Michael O’Connell announce his passing on Sunday, September 18th, 2011 Western Memorial Hospital at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his four sons: Aaron (Judy), Corner Brook, Bill (Peggy), Frenchman’s Cove, Darren and Jason, Benoit’s Cove; 5 grandchildren: Morgan, Kathleen, Sara, Mackenzie and Jonathan; 1 great grandchild: Ethan James; brothers and sisters: Alphonses (Rita) O’Connell, Lorne (Sandra) O’Connell, Anita (Danny) Lewis, Jerry (Shirley) O’Connell, Maxine Wayson, Caroline (Gus) Jones, Bernetta Critch and Martin O’Connell; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (Mame) O’Connell; his parents: John and Kathleen. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00 A.M. at St. Ambrose Church in John’s Beach, Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating; followed by interment at the church cemetery. Visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Monday, 7-9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
MURDOCK R. PROSPER
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Murdock Prosper announce his passing on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at the Corner Brook Long Term Care Home at the age of 81 years. He is once again united with his loving and devoted wife, Jean (nee Pike). He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Stephen (Jean), Ontario, Karen (Andy) Loder, Summerside, Murdock Jr. (Nancy), Ontario, Olga (Dan) Green, Ontario, Bruce (Leeanne), Corner Brook, Pamela (Tim) Schwartzentruber, Ontario, Bertha Prosper Hunt, British Columbia; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; brother: Hector (Eva) Prosper; brothers-in-law: Eric (Betty) Pike and Jim Whiteway; sisters-in-law: Margaret (Danny) McCarthy, Evelyn (Lloyd) Colbourne, Betty Parsons and Cora Pike; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean on April 30, 2009; parents: Richard and Bertha Prosper; brothers: Eric and Bill Prosper; sister: Muriel Whiteway and great granddaughter: Sydney Ann Evans. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 4th at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Church, Clarence Street, officiated by Reverend Monica Coffin, interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion Building Repair Fund.
CATHERINE OLIVIA PARK (nee Brake)
1917 - 2011
Lark Harbour, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Catherine Olivia Park announce her passing on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 94 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Wilfred Park, Lorna (Howard) Sheppard, Kevin (Doreen) Park and Ted (Debbie) Park; grandchildren: George (Jennie), Albert (Gloria), Darrell (Colleen), Rodney (Kim), Stephen (Roxanne), Catherine (Doug), Matthew (Kerri), Danny, Laura (Paul) and Eddy (Stephanie); great-grandchildren: Nathan, Aleah, Crystal, Ryan, Olivia, Kennedy, Sarah and Chelsea; brothers and sister: William (Madeline) Brake, Elizabeth Meade, Freeman (Maisie) Brake and Stan (Jean) Brake; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband George Leslie Park, parents William and Rose Brake, step-mother Beatrice Brake, brothers and sisters Frank, Edna, Eileen, Marjorie, Ivy, Lillian, Bertha, Vivian, Susan, Harvey and John. Friends may visit St. James’ Anglican Church, Lark Harbour on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to St. James’ Anglican Church Memorial Fund or to the VON. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Corner Brook.
JODY PENNEY
October 11, 1975 - June 14, 2011
Hughes Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jody Penney announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at the age of 35 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Kellie Penney; son Dawson; brothers: Daryl Payne (Vera), Warrick (Bernetta), Tex (Kim); sisters: Lisa (Fred), Sharon, Natalie Toba and Judy Park (Clarence); mother and father-in-law Dave and Alice Matthews; brothers-in-law Dave (Meg) Matthews, Wayne Hunt; sister-in-law Robyn (Joey) Park; life long friend Joey Lidstone, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Vivian and Myrle Penney, and sister Sherry Hunt. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium, Pasadena. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place from St. Paul's Anglican Church in Summerside on Saturday, June 18th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Malcolm Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Mental Health Society.
ISOBEL B. BRAKE (nee Simmons)
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Isobel Brake announce her sudden passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the age of 75 years. Left to mourn, her loving husband of 55 years Bert; her ever devoted children: Lynn Hynes, Lori Veitch (John), and Peter (Bobbie) Brake; daughter-in-law: Juanita Brake; three grandsons: Drew Hynes (Krista Hann), Adam and David Brake; brothers: Wally (Elaine) Simmons and Roy Simmons; sisters: Verna (Ron) Gill and Armorel (Bill) Kinsella; as well as a large circle of relatives and friends including her special group of quilters. She was predeceased by her parents: Wallace and Kathleen Simmons; son, Bert Jr.; son-in-law: Ed Hynes and grandsons: Nathan and Shaun Ryan Brake. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. 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, June 15th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Park Drive. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
CECIL STRATTON
June 28, 1916 … June 11, 2011
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecil Stratton announce his passing on Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in his 94th year. He will be sadly missed by his five children: Eric of Ottawa, June Molloy(Tom) of Nova Scotia, Lewis (Norma) of Pasadena, Verna Fudge (Bill), Pasadena, Ralph (Brenda) of Corner Brook; daughter-in-law Edna of Hamilton; 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; brothers: Gerald and Carl; as well as his special friend Mary Robinson at the Lohnes Complex. He was predeceased by his wife Minnie in 1995. 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, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. from the First Pentecostal Church, Premier Drive, with Pastor Joy officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
