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Ronnie Griffin
1983-2011
Passed away Monday May 9th, 2011 Ronnie Griffin at the age of 27. He is survived by his daughter Brittany, mother Wanda, father Ronald, his best friend and brother Sean, niece Madison, grandparents Cain and Iris Lovell and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents Gertrude and Ronald Griffin. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 13th at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Curling Street, Father Don Leonard officiating, followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Thursday
2-4 & 7-9. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Janeway Children's Hospital.
YVONNE HELEN DOODY
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away on Sunday May 8th, 2011, Yvonne Helen Doody at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Hospital at the age of 72 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her five children: Michael (Kristopher), Vancouver, BC, Beverly (Clifford), Corner Brook, Theresa (Michael), Corner Brook, John (Angelia), St. John’s and Henry (Angela), Fredericton, NB; nine grandchildren: Jonathan, Samantha, Sarah, Kimberly, Emily, Katie, Joshua, Ariana and Isabella; brothers: Henry (Goldie) Companion and Ronnie Companion; sisters: Agnes (Jack) Taylor, Gertrude (Herb) Batstone, Pauline (Gord) House, Judy (wade) Companion, Genny (Amos) Gabriel; sisters-in-law: Agnes Corcoran (Mike), and Etta Conway; brother-in-law: Monsignor James Doody; and cousin Edgar Doody. Predeceased by husband John Doody Sr, August 24th, 2009; parents: Cyril and Theresa Companion; brothers: Bernard, David and Joseph Companion. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Ave. on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and on Friday 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday May 14th at 10:30 a.m. from The Cathedral of The Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Ave. with interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Hospital.
ARTHUR LAWSON GALPIN
FEBRUARY 9, 1932 – MAY 8, 2011
STEPHENVILLE CROSSING, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Arthur Lawson Galpin announce his passing on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL at the age of 79 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife June; daughter Sharon Galpin; grandchildren: Dylan, Brooke, Liam Pumphrey; sister Ruby (Chuck) McLaughlin as well as five nieces, five nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Bertha Galpin; brothers: Llewellyn, Thomas, Jim; infant sister Susan. The funeral service will take place from St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in St. George’s, NL on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gwen Butler officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Church Cemetery. To honour Arthur’s request cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted. A reception will take place at the St. George’s Legion following the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
SHIRLEY LAURA WARREN (Nee Rose)
October 9, 1945 - May 8, 2011
Corner Brook, NL - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Shirley Laura Warren at the age of 65 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 43 years Roy Warren; children: Gail (Rob) Specker, Corner Brook, Sean (Angela) Warren, Calgary, Alberta and Ryan Warren (Vanessa Porter), Mount Pearl; grandchildren: Jenna and Ethan Specker and Oliver Warren; brothers: Clarence (Jackie) Rose, Dieppe, New Brunswick and Keith Rose (Clara Pitcher), Grand Falls-Windsor; sisters-in-law: Margaret (Wesley) Hillier, Corner Brook and Lorraine (Merv) Rideout, Grand Falls-Windsor; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Nellie Rose, parents-in-law Edgar and Maude Warren. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. from The First United Church, Park Street with Rev. Myles Vardy officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Redevelopment Fund, First United Church.
ROGER BRUCE COLBOURNE
Korean War Veteran
Corner Brook, NL - On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Roger peacefully left this world with his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Katherine "Kitty" (nee O’Brien) at his side; Roger also leaves his eternally grateful and loving children: Peter, Terry, Brian, John, Mary, Anne Marie, Carolyn and Kevin and their spouses Jim, Tom, Karen and Ian; cherished grandchildren: Justin, Jason (Heather), Michael, Taylor, Alex, Jessica, Stephanie, Samantha, Katie, Andrew and Zachary; Roger loved the time he spent with his great-grandchildren: Ashley, Gabriella and Charlie; special buddy Molly; Roger was the son of Allen and Elizabeth Colbourne who raised a loving and close-knit family of 10: Gerald, Reg, Nellie, Joan, Bob, Betty, George, Ruth and Ted. Roger was a much loved and respected uncle and true friend to many. As a respected member of the community, Roger was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. During his active life in Corner Brook he served as President of the Minor Hockey Association, President of the Paper Makers Union, Chairman of the Joint Mill Unions and was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Roger was the proud recipient of the Corner Brook Citizen of the Year for his many contributions to the city. Roger’s sense of fairness and ability to relate to people carried on through his career as a Labour Relations Specialist with the Department of Labour. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Joseph Gash officiating, with a reception to follow at the Glynmill Inn, Cobb Lane. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Annie Olive McAllister
December 14, 1919 - April 1, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Annie McAllister announce her passing on Friday, April 1st, 2011 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her three children: Brenda (John) Knee, Dallas Texas, David (Wanda) McAllister, Deer Lake, Diana (Jim) Kimberlin, Houston Texas; four grandchildren: Cathy (Chris) Ison, Kentucky, Susan (Dean) Simmons, Deer Lake, Kelly (Andreas) Merath, Toronto, Stephanie, Deer Lake; seven cherished great-grandchildren: Kyle, Dylan, Kaylee, Nicholas, Ryan, Isabella and Mitchell; brothers: Bryant (Betty) Caines, Deer Lake, John (Holly) Caines, Pasadena, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents John and Alice Caines; sister Edna LeRoux and husband William McAllister. The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 10th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, 20 Church Street, Deer Lake, NL, A8A 1E1. Major Winnie Burt officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Family Plot in the Roman Catholic section of the Inter-Denominational Cemetery, Deer Lake. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
HERBERT “RICHARD” ANDERSON
December 6, 1937 - April 28, 2011
Meadows, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Herbert “Richard” Anderson announce his passing on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 73 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 49 years Eva (nee Crocker); children: Beverly (Calvin Sheppard), Trout River, Lyndon Anderson (Sharon), Lower Sackville, NS and Lori Hann (Joseph Brake), Trout River; grandchildren: William Crocker (Mandy Doxtator), Sooke, BC, Christopher Crocker (Brianne), Sooke, BC, Amanda Gaudrault, Chatham, Ont., Samantha Hann (Simon Crowe), Brampton, Ont., Zachary Anderson, Lower Sackville, NS, Joshua Hann, Borden, Ont., and Jamie Anderson, Lower Sackville, NS; great-grandson Keagan Crowe, Brampton, Ont; sisters: Ivy Cassell, Deer Lake, Phyllis (James) Brake, Meadows and Belle (Abraham) Crocker, Meadows; brother Rendell (Jean) Anderson, Meadows; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Flossie Anderson, brother-in-law Alvin Cassell. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Friday 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, St. Mark’s Avenue with Rev. Malcolm Palmer officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. Special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Palliative Care Unit.
