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LeDrew (nee Halfyard), Myra
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Myra LeDrew announce her passing on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 75 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Fred, her daughter Ruth LeDrew and her son Lorne LeDrew both of Ontario; her siblings Hilda Driver (Harold) of Australia, Stan Halfyard (Brenda) of Woody Point, Rose Dewhirst of Woody Point, Sam Halfyard (Gloria) of Pasadena, Elizabeth Park (George) of Ontario, Nancy Luscombe (Larry) of Corner Brook, sister-in-law Shirley Halfyard of Woody Point as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Alfred and Leah, and brothers Jim and Ron. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 29th, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home 167 Country Road. Cremation to follow. Funeral service will take pace on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kim Waite officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of ones choice.
Cooper, Benjamin
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Benjamin Cooper announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on June 8, 2009 at the age of 85 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Elizabeth, his daughter, Barbara (Roland) of Gaultios, his sons; Gordon (Sheila) in Halifax, Nathan (Dianne) in Ottawa, Calvin (Ruby) of Gaulios, and Benjamin Jr. (Marie) of Corner Brook, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren as well as a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Laldin officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy flowers are gracefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to ones choice.
Brake, Francis Bernard
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Francis Bernard Brake announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the age of 48 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his mother Marie Brake, his sister Patricia (Brian) Earle; nieces Lisa (Mike) Small, Amanda (Mark) Pennell, Jessica Earle, Jennifer Earle, great nephew Jeremy Small. Also, a large circle of relatives, co-workers from Academy Canada and friends. He was predeceased by his father Bernard, sisters Christine and Sharon. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, June 8, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 10:30 am. at Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Mount Bernard with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. As expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of ones choice.
Hayes, Nellie
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nellie Hayes of Curling announce her passing on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 95 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her four children; Betty Alden of Plattsburgh, New York, Bernice (Aaron Gallant) of Stephenville, Joseph and Eva (Kevin McCarthy) of Corner Brook, 24 Grand children, 28 great grandchildren, her sisters; Elizabeth (Stewart Morley), Mary, (Cecil Davis), Helen Reid, May (Donald Marshall, Flo Randell, brother Fred (Cora) Randell, sisters-in-law; Betty Randell, Ethel Randell, Valerie (Kevin) Pumphrey, Joan (Harry) Sparkes and a large circle of nieces, nephews, friends, and residents and staff of the Lohnes Complex. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Hayes, her parents George and Elizabeth Randell, her daughter Helen Gallant, her granddaughter Sarah Gallant, her grandson Jim Hayes, her son-in-law John Alden, her brothers; George, Lloyd, Roy and John Randell, sisters; Eva Adams, Stella Newhook, Joan Jayne, Toots Silmarie and Dorothy Randell, her sisters-in-law; Bertha Yeager, Bernice Tomasko and brother-in-law Thomas Hayes. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home 167 Country Road. Funeral service will take place on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church curling with Father Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers are gracefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Church Fund.
Park, Stanley
Cox's Cove, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stanley Park announces his passing at the Health Science Center in St. John’s, NL at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 56 years Pearl Park, his children; Randy (Marilyn), Fern (Joseph), Alvin (Lorraine), Scott (Ruth), Rodney (Marina), Darlene (Roland), Quincy (Margaret), Noel (Tracey), Floyd (Christina), Phyllis (Edward) Ashley (Lillian), Sherri-Lynn (Scott), Sandra (Monty), brother Irvine (Pearl) Park, sister Polly (Bert) Payne, 25 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughters; Sonia and Wanda, parents Amy and Simon, parents-in-law John and Ellen Jane, brother Howard, sisters; Alfreda, Mary and Viola, and great granddaughter Erica. The family will be receiving friends at St. Nicholas Anglican Church in Cox’s Cove on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Cox’s Cove on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Joan Coles officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road. As expressions of on sympathy flowers are gracefully accepted or donations may be made to the St. Nicholas Anglican Church Fund.
McKay, Elsie
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Elsie McKay announces her passing on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 92 years. Shee leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, sons: Larry (Joan), and Bruce of Corner Brook; daughters: Mary Rennie Canning of Hamilton, ON, Barbara Bennett (Leo) of Corner Brook, Linda Spears of Corner Brook, Diane Gullage (Brian) of Wabush, Margaret Saulnier (Reg) of Truro, NS, Paulette (Chevrier) of Dartmouth, NS; sister: Genevieve Gabriel (Walter) of Sydney, NS; 31 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband John ‘Jack’ (1997), parents Cashmere and Sarah Canning, sisters Josephine O’Rourke, Margaret Cormier and Elizabeth Mischaude, brother Vince Canning, and granddaughter Lillian Piscopo. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home on Monday, May 18, 2009 from 7-9 pm and Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Curling with Father Bernard Buckle officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the family or to the charity of one’s choice.
McCarthy, Donald
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Donald McCarthy announces his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 56 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his father Paul McCarthy of Corner Brook, sisters; Ann MacWhirter (Ron Crease) of Dartmouth, Patricia Piercey (Cal Mullins) of Corner Brook, brother; Shawn (Susie) or Toronto. He is predeceased by his mother Victoria (1993) and his brother David (1998) . Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will take place on Monday, June1st, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. from Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel, 167 Country Road with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Lyver, (Joe) Roland Joseph
Corner Brook, NL - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roland Joseph Lyver announces his passing on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 70 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Irene Lyver of 47 years, his children; Jo-Anne Lyver (Tony), Jenny Lyver, Yvonne Lyver, Rod Lyver (Sandra), Jerry Lyver, grandchildren; Joseph and Emily Andrews, Martin Reid, brothers and sisters; Jack Lyver (Virginia), Mary Hobbs, Don Penney (Doiley), Ruth Courtney (Mike), Ruby Small (Gerald), Jean Murphy, Wilfred, Murphy (Arlene), Allan Murphy (Phrona), Ella Terry (Rod), Dan Murphy (Lynda), Ern Murphy (Alma), Barb Blackwood (Terry), Cindy Murphy. He is predeceased by his granddaughter Doreen Elizabeth Lyver, brother, Louis Major, parents Genevieve and Jerry Lyver, his biological parents Roland and Beatrice Murphy. Stepmother Lenora Murphy. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home on Thursday, May 14, 2009 and Friday, May 15, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Mount Bernard Ave. with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gracefully accepted or donations may be made to the Western Memorial regional Hospital Foundation Neonatal Unit in memory of his granddaughter Doreen Elizabeth Lyver.
