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EDWARD JAMES MCKAY
May 3, 1930 - February 11, 2012
Deer Lake, NL - Passed peacefully away into the presence of the Lord surrounded by his loving family, Edward James McKay at his family residence on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 61 years Zelma (nee Goulding); children: Derrick (Donna) McKay, Ruth (Derek) Mercer, Phyllis (Patrick) Skinner, Kevin McKay, Elaine (Wesley) Gillard, Wayne (Rose) McKay, Dwight (Sharon) McKay, Cordell (Wilma) McKay, Randell (Trudy) McKay, Trevor (Annmarie) McKay, Sharon (Paul) MacLean and Jamie (Karin) McKay, 47 grandchildren: Lisa Pinksen, Theresa Short, Nora Purchase, Kenny Mercer, Tanya Loder, Nancy Presiznuik, Paul Skinner, Sonya Manning, Vicki Skinner, Jason McKay, Darren McKay, Kimberly Pittman, Elizabeth Hibbs, Perry McKay, Mathew McKay, Barry Gillard, Darren Gillard, Paul Gillard, Beverly Foster, Jackie Hart, Jennifer Parsons, Sheldon McKay, Christopher Laporte, Brian McKay, Crystal Hancock, Paul McKay, Sherry Newman, Robbie McKay, Shauna McKay, David McKay, Johnathan McKay, Stephanie McKay, Latishia Austin, Stephen McKay, Christina Bursey, Jason Brown, Sasha Brown, Robyn McKay, Trevor Junior McKay, Taylor Szucs, Spencer Szucs, Sha'Les Szucs, Kassandra Szucs, Brooke Szucs, Jordan McKay, Travis McKay, & Lucas McKay; 72 great-grandchildren: Desirae, Christopher, Evan, Blair, Rebekah, McKenna, McKayla, Merissa, Skylier, Tyrone, Darien, Amanda, Brittany, Devon, Patrick, Kristen, Sarah, James, Kallie, Megan, Logan, Adam, Joshua, Christian, Daniel, Peter, Isaiah, Angel, Gabriel, Faith, Noah, Emma, Dylan, Paige, Faith, Dena, Jalen, Jolena, Sarah, Luke, Caleb, Juliah, Tamarah, Wesley, Seth, Drew, Madison, Avery, MacKenzie, Emma, Alicia, Kevin, Anna Grace, Hailey, Aiden, Angelina, Nathan, Haley, Kylie, Brian, Brady, Abigail, Sarah, Emma, Rayna, Brooklyn, Bentley, Elaiah, Eva, Verina, Blake and Lincoln; 1 great-great-grandchild Kamryn; sister Elizabeth Walsh; brothers: George (Awilda) Mckay, William (Jean) Mckay and Leonard (Elizabeth) McKay; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Percie and Rebecca MacKay, daughter Sherry McKay and brother Baxter McKay. A very special thank you to granddaughter Lisa Pinksen, RN primary care provider for her grandfather during his illness. Friends may visit Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Bennett Avenue on Sunday from the hours of 7-9 and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Peter Grimes officiating. Interment to follow at the Deer Lake Interdenominational Cemetery, Wight’s Road. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to his grandson Missionary Stephen McKay or Emmanuel Pentecostal Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive, Deer Lake.
GEORGE FRANK PENNEY
August 12, 1928 … February 10, 2012
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late George F. Penney announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the age of 83 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories son George E. Penney Jr. (Nora), Corner Brook; daughter Barbara Sears (Frederick), Sackville, NB; grandchildren: Jennifer Granter (Adrian), Halifax, NS, Georgia Penney, Vaccaville California, Barbara Penney, Corner Brook, Cassy Milner (Leon), Amherst, NS, Frederick D. Sears (Beverly), Lower Coverdale, NB; great-grandchildren: Morgan Milner, Ashton Milner, Whitney Milner, all of Amherst, NS, Elisha Sears, Dashiell Sears, both of Lower Coverdale, NB, Dylan Granter, Halifax, NS; sisters: Kathleen Wesleyson (Al), Salem, Oregon, Bonnie Hefford, Viola Thompson (Tom), Etobicoke, ON, Lillian Vincent, Brampton, ON; brother Roy Penney Ontario; ex-wife and friend Florence Penney; along with a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Pearce and Mildred Penney brother William Penney, Corner Brook and sister Dorothy “Floss” Hart, Tecumseh, ON. Special thank you to Dr. Coleman and the nurses of the 3rd floor at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The memorial service will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Monday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m. with Major Calvin Fudge officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one’s choice.
SANDRA LYNN DIMITROFF (Nee Sansome)
August 15, 1955 - February 10, 2012
Pasadena, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sandra Lynn Dimitroff (Sansome) announce her passing on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 56 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 26 years Guy Dimitroff; mother June Sansome, Pasadena; father Donald (Theresa) Sansome, St. John’s; brother Peter Sansome, St. John’s; mother-in-law Thérèse Dimitroff, Bathurst, NB; as well as a large circle of sisters and brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many special friends who she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her father-in-law Nicholas Dimitroff. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m. from First United Church, Park Street with Rev. Marilyn Avery officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Bay of Islands SPCA or The Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital.
ERIC LAWRENCE BECK
Corner Brook, NL - Passed away peacefully at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 5th, 2012, Eric Beck while surrounded by his loving family at the age of 78 years. Left with fond memories: his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Frances; seven children: Terry, Jane DuHart (Dan), Wilson, Beverly, Brian (Carolyn), Stephen (Jennifer) and Gary (Heather); 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren: sister: Evelyn (Cec) Miles; brother: Robert (Sylvia) Beck; brother-in-law: Frank (Shirley) Morgan and sisters-in-law: Velma Coombs and Barbara King; as well a many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to say a special Thank You to the Palliative Care staff at Western Memorial Hospital and to the Coleman family for their continued support during our Father’s illness. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 8th at 2:00 PM from the First Pentecostal Church, Premier Drive. Pastor Velmer Bessey officiating followed by the Interment at Mt. Patricia cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, although flowers are beautiful, they are declined due to family allergies. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
MAXWELL CLIFFORD HOUSE
Hawke’s Bay, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maxwell House announce his passing on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 61 years. Leaving to mourn with fond, loving and precious memories are his wife Stella; son Lemonte (Sonya), Grand Prairie; daughter Lacey (Shannon), Hawke’s Bay; grandchildren: Marcus and Ally; brothers: Martin and Chesley (Angela); sisters: Christine, Helen (Kevin), and Gloria (Ron); brothers-in-law: Wade (Millie), Brian (Donna), Oliver (Darlene) and Elijah (Diane); sisters-in-law: Gladys (Gerald) and Dulcie; and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edmund and Margaret, brothers Tom and Georgie and sister Alma. The family will be receiving friends from Bethel Pentecostal Church in Hawke’s Bay on Saturday evening and Sunday from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Interment to follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery, River of Ponds. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port au Choix.
FRED PAUL
Happy Valley … Goose Bay, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Fred Paul announce his passing on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Labrador Health Centre at the age of 61 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Mildred Paul; children: Salome (Michael), Curtis (Salma), John (Amy), Albert (Bonnie), Fred (Susan) and Tracy; grandchildren: Curtis, Clarke, Cory, Cindy, Justin, Kyle, Kristen, Kelsey, Tim, Tad, Tanner, Logan and Anita; great-grandchildren: John and Ethan, his 5 brothers and 2 sisters; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Beatrice and brother John. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Happy Valley … Goose Bay on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. from the Pentecostal Church, Happy Valley … Goose Bay. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the family.
SEAN ALPHONSUS HARTERY
July 20, 1963 - February 3, 2012
St. John’s, NL (Formerly of Corner Brook, NL) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sean Alphonsus Hartery announce his passing on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit, St. John’s at the age of 48 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his father Alphonsus Hartery (Fran); mother Angela Green; brother Stephen Hartery (Marie); sisters: Susan Green (Drew) and Cathy Granlund; step-sisters: Joan and Donna; nephew Blake Hartery, Niece Nicole Smart (Adam), nephew Keith Granlund; great-niece Brielle Smart; special aunt Christine Kelly; close cousins and friends: Gene Kelly and Paul Stratton; as well as a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents George and Lillian Hartery and John and Mary Kelly. A special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff of the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre in St. John’s for all their care and attention. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
