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VEITCH, Gertrude (Madore) – It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gertrude (Madore) Veitch of Brandon, MB on Sunday September 9, 2007. Gertrude was born on July 6, 1916 in St. George’s, NL. Shortly after her mother’s death in 1918, Gertrude moved to Buchans, NL where she met the love of her life, Philip Veitch and they were married in November 1937. Gertrude was a devoted wife and mother to her three children. Following Philip’s death in 1954, she took on the role of both parents in a time where single parenthood was difficult. Her sons supported the family for many years and enabled her to experience the joy of helping raise her grandchildren. In 1984, Gertrude decided to make a permanent move to Manitoba to live with her daughter and family.
For 23 years, Gertrude played an important role in the Simms family’s life. Her love and support was very evident and she was very proud of all her grandchildren’s successes. Children brought her much joy and she was always happy to hear stories about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gertrude was known as ‘Nan’ to all her grandchildren, and over the years she became affectionately known as ‘Nan’ to all family friends. Nan loved sharing a good laugh with family and friends and visitors always brightened up her day.
She is survived by her children, Charlie Veitch (Vicki Lynch), John (Lori) Veitch, Mary Lou (Ray) Simms and sisters-in-law Sr. Mary Celine Veitch and Mary Madore. She is also survived by her grandchildren Philip (Joan) Veitch, Charles Veitch, Brent (Kelly) Veitch, Craig (Jennifer) Veitch, Allison (Michael) Isenberg, and Leann Simms (Chris McCannel); and 6 great-grandchildren Brian, Graham, Noah, Adam, Hailey, and Maria Veitch. She is predeceased by her husband, Philip, father Bill and mother Mary Madore, step-mother Agnes Madore, daughter-in-law Libby Anderson, granddaughter Lisa Veitch, brothers Doug and Gordon Madore, and sisters Ada Chaytor and Beatrice Landers.
Funeral services were held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Pallbearers were Michael Isenberg, Chris McCannel, Bill Simms, Al Kozakowski, Ron Kozakowski, and Jim Ritchie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Kidney Foundation.
BROWN, Mary Olive – In loving memory of Mary Olive Brown, who passed peacefully away on September 12, 2007 at the Palliative Care Unit of the L.A. Miller Centre, age 75 years. Predeceased by her husband Jerrett, February 17, 2007. Leaving to mourn her only daughter, Imelda Durdle (Philip); grandson Philip Jerrett Durdle (Jill); her niece Sharon Puddicombe and family; nephew Doug Brown and family; cousin Joyce Power; other relatives; special friends: Christine and Diane Tobin, Margaret Porter and Roman and Judy Wink, among other close friends. Her family wishes to recognize and appreciate the special care given to her by the staff of the Palliative Care Unit, which made her last days more comfortable. She will always be remembered. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, September 15th at 9:30 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted.
CONWAY, Stan – Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, Miller Center, St. John’s on September 13, 2007, Stan Conway, in his 81st year. Predeceased by his parents Agnes and Michael; his step-father Alex; his brothers: Edward and Joseph; sisters: Carmel and Amelia. Leaving to mourn his wife Bernice; daughter Agnes (Dale); son Larry (Joyce); grandchildren: Brian, Chris, Jeff, Emily and Sean; three sisters: Gladys, St. Bride’s, Annie, Placentia and Elizabeth, Boston, Mass. Also mourning his loss are a large number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, St. Bride’s. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Bride’s. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia.
CRITCH, Arthur Benjamin (Ben) – Surrounded by his loving family Ben passed away at the Health Science Center in St John’s on Wednesday, September 12, 2007; Ben Critch of Hillview aged 83 years. Predeceased by parents, George and Alice; sister Flora and his two sons, Graham and Ricky. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Juanita of 55 years; sons: Wade (Theresa) and Barry (Bonita); daughters: Sylvia (Winston Brown), Madonna (Randy Gosse), Denise (Edgar Brown), Thelma (Scott Ivany), Lucy (Scott Hunsley) and Wanda (Paul Njolstad); grandchildren: Scott Critch (Sabrina), Jody Brown (Corrie), Michael Critch, Chandra Njolstad, Kody Njolstad, Kara Ivany, Matthew Critch, Miranda Ivany, Stephen Gosse, Melissa Gosse and Danielle Gosse; great-grandsons: Brayden Brown and Nathan Gosse; and a large circle of family and friends. Remains resting with Vardy’s Funeral Home. Family viewing will be on Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and public visitation on Friday 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. at the Saint Michael's Anglican Church, Hillview. Cremation to follow and interment will take place at a later date. In his memory donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the St. John’s Health Sciences Dialysis Unit. No flowers by request please.
GOODYEAR, Vera Anne (nee Curnew) – Passed peacefully away after a very courageous battle with cancer in the presence of her family at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center on Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Vera Goodyear, aged 68 years. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Melinda Curnew; sister Marion; brothers-in-law: Douglas Rideout and Thomas Yearman and sister-in-law Sonja Curnew. Leaving to mourn are her husband of 49 years, Harvey; sons: Douglas (Patricia) and Keith; daughters: Kimberley Kelly (Rob) and Krista Sharpe (Dave) . She was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren: Beth Ann and Laura Goodyear, Robyn and Jillian Kelly and Rebecca and Christopher Sharpe. Also leaving to mourn are sisters: Sylvia Yearman, Sue Barter (Bob) and Linda Curnew; brothers: Ernest Curnew (Mabel) and David Curnew, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends, especially her childhood friend Jeanette Taylor (Warrick) and school friend, David Harvey (Sharon) . The family would like to express their gratitude to the dedicated and caring staff of the L.A. Miller Center (a special thank you to Dr. Catherine Bradbury) . By request of the family, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held from the Church of Ascension, Mount Pearl on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vera’s memory to the S.P.C.A.
INKPEN, Helen J. – Passed peacefully way at the Health Sciences Complex, St. John’s on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, of Makinsons, aged 77 years. Predeceased by parents Reuben and Isabell Mayo (nee Moulton); husband James Inkpen; daughter Rita Inkpen - died in infancy; son George Inkpen; brothers: Raymond and Gordon Mayo; sister-in-law Elizabeth Mayo. Leaving to mourn sons: Derrick, Dexter, Tony (Violet Power); daughters: Grace (Eli) Brushett, Malvenia Walsh (Clayton Corcoran), Christina (Ross) Petten, Mavis Inkpen (Gerald Sullivan); sisters: Alice (Gordon) Young, Pauline (Cyril) Dodge; brothers: Eugene (Rita) Mayo, Lealand (Melita) Mayo, Gerald (Lucille) Mayo, Clyde Mayo; twelve grandchildren: Sandra (Bill) Brushett, Jason (Lori) Brushett, Angela (Karl) O’Guntke, Sheri Brushett (Cris Peinsznski), Jason (Carolyn) Petten, Ian (Vanessa) Petten, Nicole Petten (Gary Lane), Ashley Petten (Paul Brown), Jackie Walsh (Eric Jordon), Amanda, Toni-Jean and Andrew Power; seven great-grandchildren: Noah, Jaime Belle and Aaron Brushett, Kyle O’Guntke, Joel, Kyle and Riley Petten; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore’s Funeral Home, Clarke’s Beach. Visitation Friday 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Saturday 10-12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Clarke’s Beach United Church, Clarke’s Beach. Interment in the United Cemetery, Clarke’s Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mrs. Helen J. Inkpen Family Fund.
LEWIS, Donny – Passed away at the Health Sciences Complex on Thursday, September 13, 2007, Donny Lewis, aged 48 years. Predeceased by his father, Walter Lewis. Leaving to mourn are his loving wife and friend, Roz; son Darren; daughter Melissa; mother Patricia Lewis; brothers: Ben and Walter; sisters: Lorraine, Aggie Lunch (George), Rosalind, Patsy, Sandy and Karen; mother and father-in-law, Majors William and Waveline Penney; brother-in-law Raymond (Charmaine) and Roger; sisters-in-law Rosena Halversen (Mervyn) and Rochelle Elliott (Brian), as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Saturday from 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 and Sunday from 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 6-8. Funeral service will take place from Barrett's Chapel on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donny’s memory may be made to the Donny Lewis Memorial Fund.
POWER, Charles – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Thursday, September 13, 2007, Charlie Power of St. John’s, formerly of Trepassey, age 69 years. Predeceased by his wife Ruth in 1997; his parents, Edward and Josephine; brothers: Joseph, Ted and Gordon; sisters: Genevieve and Marina. Leaving to mourn one daughter, Linda (Fred), Fredericton, NB; sons: Eddie (Lori), Calgary, AB, David (Vivian), St. John, NB, Stephen (Michelle), Calgary, AB, Andrew, Halifax; grandchildren: Sophie, Emily, Eric, Kaitlyn, Dominick, Callum; sisters: Stella Devereaux, Dorothy Jackman (Clem), Marion Power, St. John’s, Kathleen Kennedy (Albert), Burton, NB; sisters-in-law: Rita, Lydia and Agnes all of St. John’s; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Fahey’s Funeral Home, Trepassey on Saturday and Sunday, September 15th & 16th from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Monday, September 17th from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. from Holy Redeemer Church, Trepassey. Interment to follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Trepassey. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.
