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COADY, Lucy (Woodford) Passed peacefully away at Agnes Pratt Nursing Home on April 14, 1997, in her 83rd year. Formerly of Harbour Breton. Predeceased by her husband William in 1986. Leaving to mourn her children: Paula Maddox (Dominic); Margaret, William (Catherine), Patricia Mullaly (Desmond); Marilyn Scarth (Hazen); Ann (Dermot) FitzPatrick. Seven grandchildren: Renee, Lori, Richard, Amanda, Kate, Bill and Susan. Sister Gertrude Woodford; sister-in-law Ann McCarthy; brother-in-law Hugh Coady (Blanche). Resting at Caul's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 17th. at 10:30 AM from Mary Queen of the World Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Agnes Pratt Home or the Alzheimers Society.
COOPER, Michael (Mick) passed away suddenly on Monday, April 14th, 1997, in his 50th year. Leaving to mourn his common law wife, Carol Richards; brothers and sisters: Sheila Neal (Len), Dartmouth, N.S., Diane Lay (William), Beansville, Ont., Eddie Cooper, Gloria Goodyear (Art), Goshan, N.S., David (fiancee Vera), Theresa Hatcher (Edward), Helen Cooper (fiance Ray). Left with fond memories, his special nieces, nephews, aunt and uncles; and he will be sadly missed by special nephews: Jamie and Eddy. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 17th, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church. Cremation to follow.
DYKE, Marjorie Passed peacefully away at her home in St. John's on Tuesday, April 15th, 1997 Marjorie Dyke, age 82 years. Predeceased by her husband William, 1981. Leaving to mourn one daughter Josephine; three sons: Job (Stella), Herbert, Ken (Barb); 10 grandchildren: Michele, Susan, Elaine, Gwen, Karen, Peggy, Michael, Holly, Lindsay; and special granddaughter Joella; two great-grandchildren: Zachary and Joshua; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 18th at 2 p.m. from St. Mary the Virgin Church, Craigmillar Ave. with interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Rd. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
ELFORD, John T. passed away suddenly on Friday, April 11, 1997 at St. Petersburg, Florida, John T. Elford, age 85, of Fortune. Leaving to mourn with treasured memories, his loving wife Stella; and their sons: Glenn, wife Linda, Fortune and Gilbert, wife Betty Lou, Clarenville; four precious grandchildren: Melissa, Jeffrey, Nicole and Alison; his sister Eleanor Douglas, St. John's; and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at White Dove Funeral Home, Fortune at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15th. Funeral to take place from Fortune United Church on Thursday, April 17th at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the United Church cemetery, Fortune. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Fortune United Church cemetery Fund. "Forever in our Hearts."
FOWLER, James John Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on April 14th, James John Fowler of St. John's, aged 84 years, WWII Veteran, 166th R.A., member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1. Leaving to mourn his wife, Winnie; son, Garry (Tina); daughters: Joan (Richard) Maloney and Brenda George; 8 grandchildren: Rick, Shawn, Michael and Michelle Maloney, Amy and James Fowler, Chris and Andrew George and their father Lloyd; sister, Alice Kennedy; and sisters-in-law: Agnes Fowler (Mississauga) and Clara Fowler; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home. Visitation 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Funeral Mass from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday, April 16th at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Belvedere cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or the CNIB.
HOLDEN, William Patrick Passed peacefully away, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, April 14th, 1997. Patrick William Holden of St. John's, Veteran of the Merchant Navy, age 80 years. Predeceased by his wife Bernadette; brothers: Michael and Arthur; and sisters: Margaret and Agnes. Leaving to mourn, daughter Sharon Weir (Walter), Maddox Cove; three sons: Larry (St. John's), Brian (Anna Mae), Calgary and Kenneth (Rita), Goulds; 8 grandchildren: David, Cheryl, Mitchel, Everrett, Jarret, Geoffrey, Christopher and Kenneth; brother Edward, St. Catherines; sister Lorretta Manning (Ron), Torbay; brother-in-law Jim Kenny; sister-in-law Bride Holden; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 17th, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may b made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
LANNON, Rita passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, in the presence of family and friends, on Monday, April 14th, 1997, after a lengthy illness, Rita Lannon (Paddock) of Kilbride, in her 74th year. Leaving to mourn, loving husband Patrick: daughters: Olive Wheeler (Otto), Campbellton, Gladys Broderick (Brian), Goulds; sons: Roy Paddock (Gladys), Campbellton and Bruce Paddock (Florence), Campbellton; stepchildren: Terry Lannon (Barbara), Clarenville, Tony Lannon (Janice), Kilbride, Frank Lannon (Kim), Kilbride, Beverly Hawco (Terry), Churchill Falls and Danny Lannon (Kilbride); also her stepmother, stepchildren, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends; and special friends: Ed and Pearl Langmead and Laura Sceviour. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6th floor West, St. Clare's. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 17th, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
MILLS, Herbert Frederick Passed peacefully away at his residence on Sunday, April 13th, 1997 Herbert Frederick Mills, age 85 years. Predeceased by his wife Winnifred in June of 1992. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Linda Konvur, Surrey, B.C.; brother Albert (Dee), Surrey, B.C.; also other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Service from the Anglican Cathedral on Thursday, April 17th, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
SHARPE, Thomas Anthony Born in Paradise July 31st, 1968. Taken from us suddenly on April 13th, 1997 as a result of a tragic accident, at the age of 28. Left with fond and loving memories are his parents, Thomas and Sandra Sharpe (nee Squires); three sisters: Beverly (Ken) Brophy, their sons: Chad and Adam, Denise (Gary) Brophy, their sons: Michael and Garrett, and Sandy (Wayne) Percy, all from Paradise; also grandmother, Frances Squires; close friend Todd Newman; and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd., from 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday, 10-12 noon Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held from Holy Innocents Anglican Church, Paradise at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16th, 1997 with interment at the Anglican cemetery, Paradise. Flowers gratefully accepted or contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
SQUIRES, Jack Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on April 14, 1997, Jack Squires, WWII and Korean Veteran, age 72 years. (Predeceased by his wife Nora, nee Pearce). Leaving to mourn, sons: Kirk (Gloria) and Robert (Amy); daughter Cynthia Holden (Robert); grandchildren: Ken, Kelly and Danielle; brothers: Hubert (Betty), William and Richard (Elaine); sisters: Viney Bright (Clayton) and Marjorie Everett (Fred); and also a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at Barrett's Chapel with interment to follow at Field of Honour, Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Special thank you to St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, 7th Floor East.
BOWNES, Louise - Passed peacefully away at the Grace Hospital, St. John's on Wednesday, October 8, 1997, aged 44 years. Predeceased by father Lewis Bownes. Left to mourn are mother Georgina (Albert) Drover, close friend Margaret Davis. Also leaving to mourn sisters: Jessie (Albert) Parsons, Maxine Rowe and brothers: Gordon Bownes, Donald Bownes and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Pastor Canning conducted funeral services at Windsor Pentecostal Church, Grand Falls- Windsor, Saturday, October 11, 1997. Interment was at Windsor Pentecostal cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Hoskins Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor. Pallbeareres were brothers Gordon Bownes, Donald Bownes, brother-in-law Albert Parsons, nephew Craig Parsons, friends Peter Curran and Terry Dearing.
BURRY, Clarence - Entered into eternal rest on October 11, 1997, Clarence Burry, in his 75th year, formerly of Greenspond, Bonavista Bay. Veteran of World War II, Warrant Officer and pilot, R.A.F. Retired teacher of 33 years. Survived by his wife Edna (Carter) Burry; sons: David (Pam) of Surrey, British Columbia; Daryl (Marie) of St. John's; three loving grandchildren: Johnathan, Dara and Leah; two sisters: Mildred (Max) Weeks and Margaret Loder both of St. John's; sisters-in-law: Shirley (Jake) Button of Catalina and Lilly Burry of St. Anthony; brother-in-law: Harry Carter of Toronto; special cousin: Doug (Rose) Burry of St. John's; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of special friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visiting hours 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 10-12 noon on Tuesday. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment in the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Quidi Vidi Rennies River Development Association.
FAHEY, Josephine H. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre, St. John's on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997, Josephine H. Fahey of Kingston, age 76 years. Predeceased by parents: Joseph and Ellen King and sister Mary Howell. Leaving to mourn husband William J.; five daughters: Patricia (William) Chaplin; Marie Rose and Sadie (Winston) Martin all of Wabush; Nellie (Cecil) Lucas, Holyrood and Marion (Robert) Cranford, Leaf Rapids, Manitoba; two sons: Joseph (Joanne), Wabush and Richard (Debbie), Labrador City; seventeen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters: Sr. Patricia King and Sr. Frances King both of the Presentation Congregation and Helen Fahey, Kingston, also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay from where the funeral will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9:30 a.m. Mass to follow at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and cemetery, Kingston. Visitation hours at Noel's Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. daily.
