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SULEY, Alice Florence Mary – September 4, 1932 - September 14, 2007. Corner Brook, NL. Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre, St. John’s on Friday, September 14th, 2007, Alice Suley (nee Gillam) of Corner Brook, age 75 years. Predeceased by husband Wallace (1989); parents: Walter (1986) and Louisa (Harris) Gillam (1964) . Leaving to mourn daughter: Joy Parsons (Ray), St. John’s; son: Gary (Lillian), St. Lunaire; sisters and brothers: Bernice Gillam, Wilfred (Barb), Louise Christopher (Ed), George (Cora), Janet Pardy (David) and David, all of Corner Brook; Claudia Burlingham, Fairfield, California and Doreen Disk (Fred), Warminster, Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Vanessa Gash, Judy Parsons, Kristen, Gabrielle, Jenna and Jordan Suley; great-grandsons: Christopher and Nicholas Gash, and Keandre Suley; special sister-in-law: Edith Lawrence (Mac, deceased) of Corner Brook; dear friend: Winnie Sharpe, Pasadena and the extended Suley family. A special thank you to Dr. Robert O’Driscoll, Rose Hatcher, the staff of Mountainview Estates and the Palliative Care team. Resting at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue, Corner Brook. Visitation Saturday, September 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., followed by cremation. Funeral service, Monday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. from the Humber United Church, Clarence Street, with interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery, Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
BURKE, George — Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, September 15th, 2007, George F. Burke, age 74. Predeceased by three grandchildren, son-in-law, mother, father, two sisters, two brothers, son-in-law, two brothers-in-law and sister-in-law. Left with loving memories his wife Kathleen (Parrell); sons: Bill (Elaine), Patrick (Margaret), George (Cindy); daughters: Josephine Parrell (Dan), Theresa Hutchings (John, deceased), Carol Ann Harding (Darryl), Valerie Doyle (Liam); 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Mary Harris (Larry); aunt Josephine Whelan, sisters-in-law: Rosemary Burke (Richard, deceased), Jean Jordan (Norman); Geraldine Clancey (Kevin), Beth Doyle (Maurice), Barb McRoberts (Dave, deceased); brothers-in-law: Leo Parrell (Leone), Michael Parrell (Pat); nieces, nephews, cousins residing in Colliers. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Sunday from 1 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Tuesday, September 18th, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted.
ESCOTT, G. Charmaine – Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at the Palliative Care Unit, Miller Centre on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Charmaine Escott, aged 53 years. Predeceased by her mother Mary and special aunt Margaret Connors. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her father Mark; sisters: Carol Ann Butler (Eddy), Doreen Meadus (Gary), Maureen Earle (friend Rick); brothers: Mark (Rhonda), Rick (Auldeen), George and Gary; brother-in-law: Gerald; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday and Monday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. Teresa’s Parish on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. from the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Charmaine’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
SKIFFINGTON, Sandra Mary — Passed peacefully away in her sleep on September 14, 2007. Sandy was a teacher at Bishop Field Elementary for many years. She is predeceased by her parents Jim and Stella Skiffington and brother Jim. Leaving to mourn brother Fred (Marie); sisters Ruby, Eileen (Ike Ivey); special friend Joan Smith; nephews Bob Holmes Jr. (Alice), Sean and Shane Skiffington, Jimmy Skiffington; nieces Terri Holmes; Peri Brazill (Dave), Leslie Holmes (Paul Chalmers); grand-nieces and nephews; Meighan Johnson, Brandon Holmes. Special cousin Rosalind Tuff (Don), and a large circle of relatives and friends. Sandy will be missed by her pets Furbie and Timmie. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Forest Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to the St. John’s School Lunch Association.
BRODERICK, Martina (nee Mackey) – Passed peacefully away on Sunday, September 16, 2007 in the presence of her loving family at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, Martina Broderick, aged 78 years. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Ellen Mackey; husband Michael and son Michael. Left to cherish her memory are her four daughters: Ellen Casey (Len), St. Brendan’s, Carmel Newman (Richard), Paradise, Marlene Broderick (Steve), Alliston ON, and Annette Bridgeman (Kevin), Paradise; son Len (Mary), Whitbourne; seven grandchildren: Lynnette Aylward (Shannon), Neil Casey (Tara), Michael Gibbons, Alex and Emma Bridgeman, Jessie and Cassie Stratton; sister-in-law, Irene Broderick; brother-in-law, Ronald Broderick (Mary); special friends: Mrs. Sade Hynes and Mrs. Mary Ann Hogan; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday and Tuesday at St. Gabriel’s Church, St. Brendan’s. Funeral mass to be celebrated from St. Gabriel’s Church, St. Brendan’s on Wednesday September 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery.
COOPER, Marjorie Frances “Marge” — - Age 70, of Sackville, passed away on September 15, 2007, at Parkstone Enhanced Care. Born in St. John’s, NL, she was a daughter of the late Ruth (Hussey) and Clarence Vincent. She was employed with Canadian Tire for many years in both Bedford and Sackville. Marge enjoyed spending time with her “Bingo Buddies” on Tuesday and Sunday evenings. She loved the outdoors, especially going for walks with her family. She is survived by her children, Ginny (Ron) Hodder, Chris (Faye), Mike (Lynne), Brian (Dale) and Vicki (Chris) Smith; her brothers, Clarence (Eileen), Fred (Chris), Cal (Anita), Bob (Bernadette), Fraser (Eleanor), Roger (Anna); sisters, Ros Murphy, Gail King, Lynn (Grant) Shano; grandchildren, Becky (Brad) Wells, Billy Hodder, Ryan Cooper, Alanna Cooper, Stephanie Cooper, Jacob Smith, Victoria Smith. She will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Bill; sister, Betty. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Tuesday, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral service will be held 2 PM. Wednesday in St. Francis by The Lakes Anglican Church, Rev. Mark Kingsbury officiating. Private burial to follow in Fernwood Cemetery, Middle Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Marge may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be made to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
DUFFETT, James Raymond – Passed peacefully away after a short illness at the St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, September 16, 2007, James Duffett aged 64 years. Predeceased by parents: Eric and Mildred. Leaving to mourn Jim’s loss are his wife of 40 years: Marilyn; son: John (Jennifer); daughter: (Karen); brother: Harold (Frona); sister: Florence Bradley (Percy); brothers-in-law: Chris Mosdell (Linda) and Harris Mosdell (Barbara); sisters-in-law: Rosalie Mosdell and Sandra Benner (Paul), as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. At Jim’s request a cremation has taken place. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Tuesday from 10-12 noon, 2-5 and 7-9. Funeral Service will be held from St. Thomas’ Anglican Church at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. A private interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Jim’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
EDGECOMBE, Helene Katherine – It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Helene Katherine (Scott) Edgecombe B.Sc., RN, in the presence of her daughters on September 14, 2007 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s, Newfoundland. Helene Katherine Scott was born in Enfield, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Frederick Scott and Mary Josephine (MacLean) Scott and sister to Jean, Patricia, and Frances (deceased) . She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked at Camp Hill Veteran’s Hospital, the Halifax Infirmary and later with Public Health in Halifax and Toronto. She was a caring individual and showed a superior standard of care for her patients during her nursing career. She was an instructor at the Grace General Hospital and St. Clare’s Hospital schools of nursing, and was well liked by her students for her patience, understanding and sense of humour. Our mother lived her life by simple values - she was thoughtful and kind to others, and a devout Catholic with a deep respect for life. She was a long term Canadian Cancer Society volunteer driver for patients receiving oncology treatments, as well as, the Senior’s Resource Centre. She also canvassed for many charitable organizations over the years. Her generosity was boundless and she extended this compassion to many homeless animals over the years, fostering and placing them in adoptive homes. Our mother struggled valiantly with an Alzheimer’s related illness over the past 10 years but she quietly accepted this, determined to spare her family. Her life will not be defined by this illness but by her infinite kindness and compassion to others, her incredible courage in the face of adversity, the strength of her character, and the beauty of her spirit. We are sure she is now reunited with her mother, father, and sister Frances in a beautiful place. She leaves behind her five children: Wendy, Daria, Bill, Colin, and John as well as her sisters: Jean Hughes (Antigonish, Nova Scotia) and Patricia Meagher (Waverly, Nova Scotia), several nieces and nephews as well as life-long friends Cassie (Gill) Sautter (California) and Verna (Douthright) Curtin (Nova Scotia), and her most favourite cat “Orangie”. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Dr. Rockwood, Dr. Forsythe, Dr. Hiscock, Dr. Ennis, and Dr. Raffadan as well as the nurses on 6th West and 4th West at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital for their kind and expert care of our Mother over the past year, and the staff at Chancellor Park who brought joy to our Mother’s life with their singing and special care. A very special thank you is also extended to Dr. Barbara Grandy for her long term support, compassion and dignified care of our Mother as well as our family. We are forever grateful to you. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 9:30 am at St. Pius X Church, Smithville Crescent, with interment at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Enfield, Nova Scotia at a later date. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Ruff-Spots Animal Welfare Foundation, Terry Fox Foundation, or a charty of one’s choice.
