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LAWLOR, Marie – Passed peacefully away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Palliative Care Unit at the L.A. Miller Centre. Predeceased by her parents Felix and Eileen (Gruchy) Lawlor. Left to cherish her memory are her loving son Jason (Susan); two precious grandchildren: Ava and Emma; brother Felix (Susan); four sisters Carol Anne (Paul), Cynthia (Dan), Rosaline (Clifford) and Charmaine (Peter); also, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place at Marie's request. The family will be receiving visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. A service of committal will be held on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Columbarium at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. In lieu of flowers donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
STRONG, Zachary Michael – Died as a result of a tragic accident on Monday, September 17, 2007. Zachary was 6 years of age. Leaving with fond and treasured memories, mother Karen and husband Les Coultas; father Michael and wife Tammy Strong; brothers: Joshua Coultas, Ryan and Tyler Chaulk; grandparents: James and Catherine Murphy, George and Phyllis Strong and Nanny Clara Coultas; great-grandmother Mildred Adams; also a large circle of relatives, friends and classmates in Grade Two at Roncalli Elementary School. The family is receiving visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday 7-9 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Funeral services to be held at Gower Street United Church on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted and donations may be made to the Janeway Children’s Hospital.
SNYDER, Harold Leslie – Harold passed away peacefully in a Kingston hospital Monday September 17, 2007, after a mercifully brief illness. His wife Adele E. Snyder and entire family gathered to say goodbye and were fortunate to enjoy several days with Harold recalling his ever-evolving career, his rich and joyous family life, and to share a few laughs. Born in Shawinigan on Jan. 1, 1926, Harold served in the Canadian Armoured Corps (1943-1945), then attended McGill to study civil engineering. Harold’s career spanned international projects in mining and construction engineering with various companies including Rio Algom and Brinco. He worked on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, rising from construction and project manager to executive vice-president of CFLCo. In 1975, he founded the Centre for Cold Ocean Resources Engineering (C-CORE) in St. John’s and lectured in engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In 1982, he was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada. He and Adele retired to Stanstead, Que., in 1990, and he involved himself in local community programs, including the Centenary United Church and Rotary. In 2002, they moved to Kingston, Ont. Two years later, he received his Diploma in Restorative Justice from Queen’s Theological College, which he applied to weekly visits with inmates in several prisons. He was a United Empire Loyalist, Fellow of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering and a member of the Science Council of Canada.
Harold will be forever in the memory of his wife, 11 grandchildren, and five children: George Gregory Snyder of Fredericton, N.B.; Joyce Elizabeth Lemon of Sudbury, Ont.; Margot Leslie Snyder of Waterloo, Ont.; Christine Mary Wojick of Combermere, Ont.; and Richard William Snyder of Toronto. He also leaves his brother Douglas Earl Snyder, who lives in Kingston.
According to Harold’s wishes, there will not be a service. Family and friends will gather in Stanstead, Que., for an informal remembrance in spring 2008. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the two charities Harold actively supported: Child Haven International, 613-527-2829, www.childhaven.ca; or Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission, 514-788-1884 ext. 21, www.oldbrewerymission.ca.
ABBOTT, Wallace John – Passed away peacefully, August 20, 2007, Wallace John Abbott at Bonavista Hospital, Bonavista. He was 98 years old. Mr. Abbott retired from Dept. of Highways in 1974 and was a member of NAPE. Predeceased by wife Sarah, son Wilmore and daughter Marie. Left to mourn are sons: Eugene (wife Doris), Harbour Grace, NL., Carson (wife Bernice), Mt. Pearl, NL and Raymond (wife Tryphenia), Bonavista, NL; daughter: Irene Murray, Bonavista, NL. Also leaving to mourn twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rev. B. Snook conducted funeral services at Memorial United Church, Bonavista, Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Interment was at United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Strathie’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Leslie Pardy, Stanley Abbott, Dormon Hicks, Edward Chard, Eric Groves and Ray Pardy.
BARRON, Patricia (Patsy) (nee Mugford) – Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of Patsy on August 1, 2007 at Orangeville Hospital, Ontario, following a brave and courageous lengthy battle with cancer, aged 58 years, formerly of Dunville, NL. Predeceased by baby sister, Bernadine (1960) . Left to mourn her loving partner, Carl (Ontario); two daughters: Silvya (Dave), Sharon (both in Ontario), and their father Ignatius (Frank) Barron, Ontario (formerly of Placentia); three grandchildren: Andre, Ronzae and Andrew; loving parents, Bride and Abe Mugford (Dunville); four loving and devoted sisters and brothers: Debbie (Gary) (St. John’s), Madonna (Kitchener, Ontario), Bob (Kitchener, Ontario) and Harry (St. John’s); two nieces: Cassandra and Courtney; two nephews: Matthew and Stephen; two aunts: Angela and Josephine; also leaving to mourn her co-workers and clients and many other special family and friends in Ontario and Newfoundland. As per her wishes, cremation took place in Ontario. Family visitation and tribute to Patsy will be held on August 31, 2007 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Memorial Mass will follow on September 1, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Dunville with Father Francis Roche officiating. Donations in Patsy’s memory for future memorial masses will be gratefully accepted.
COLE, Erica – Erica Cole of Victoria passed away suddenly at the Janeway Children's Hospital, St. John's, on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007. Erica was in her 14th year. She leaves to mourn her loving family: parents, Lee and Edith Cole, Victoria; brother, Christopher (friend Nicole Penney) Cole, Victoria; grandmothers, Ethel Cole, Victoria, Ruby Piercey, Heart's Content; uncles, Gordon Piercey, St. John's, Shane Piercey, Yellowknife, Rodney Piercey, Alberta, Barry (Collette) Cole, Ontario, Steve (Frances) Cole, Victoria; aunt Annette Cole, Victoria; cousin Cassie and Kayla Cole, Victoria; friends, Kelly Summers and Brian Cole; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will take place at Victoria United Church and Cemetery, Victoria, on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Sunday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Erica Cole Memorial Fund. For any further information, please call Slade's Funeral Home, Carbonear, at 596-1212. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade's Funeral Homes, serving Carbonear, Bay Roberts and areas.
GOLDSWORTHY, Mildred – Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, Mildred Goldsworthy of Clarenville, aged 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Reginald; daughter Ruby Riche and sister Mable Piercey. Left with fond and loving memories, her children: Herb (Lorraine) of Clarenville, Peggy MacDonald of Clarenville, Judy Green (Geoff) of Clarenville; son-in-law Len Riche of Grand Falls-Windsor; sister-in-law Frances Morris of St. John’s; ten grandchildren: Christal (Derrick) Palmer, Dana (Bruce) Price, Heather (Russell) Brown, Neil (Lorraine) Goldsworthy, Roxanne (Chris) Bailey, Tony Blackmore, Nancy (Neil) Hossack, Susan (Chris) Pass, Gail (Roger) Briffett, Adam (Neva Fudge) Green; great-grandchildren: Christopher, Justin, Natasha, Stephanie, Kayla, Rebecca, Daniel, Kennedy, Ben, Sam, Willow, Josh, Erin, Brandon, Naya and a large circle of relatives and friends. Remains will be resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville on Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th from 2 pm. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 26th from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Clarenville with interment to follow at the Interdenom-
inational Cemetery in Clarenville. In her memory, donations may be made to ALS.
HALL, Alan Dennison – 1921 - 2007. Alan Hall passed away July 15, 2007 at Cumberland Regional Hospital, Amherst, Nova Scotia. Survived by wife Phyllis Artiss; son Nicholas Hall (Anne Kiley); daughter Jane Hall (Robert Banks); grandchildren: Emma, Jonty and Penny Hall; first wife Hope ‘Barry’ Hall; sisters: Evelyn Johnson and Patricia Hall; sister-in-law Dorothy Hall; nephews: Anthony (Claudette) Hall; David Hall (Brigitte Cathala) and Stephen Johnson; nieces Patricia and Susan Hall; niece-in-law Joyce Johnson, and many friends. Predeceased by parents Thomas Hall and Helen Bennett Hall; brother Lawrence Hall, and nephew Jeffrey Johnson. Born in the Orange Free State, South Africa, Alan attended St. John’s College (Johannesburg) and Rhodes University (Grahamstown), where he became the first student to be awarded a triple first in the humanities (English, History and Music) . While a student he performed in musical and theatrical productions, co-edited the fortnightly student paper, and edited the College’s official journal, The Rhodean. He joined the South African Army in 1942, was stationed in Egypt and Italy, married Hope Barrable in Cairo, and in 1946 returned to Johannesburg to work as journalist on The Star. He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, completed a degree in English at Wadham College, Oxford, UK and returned with his family to South Africa in 1950. He held faculty positions in English at Rhodes University, at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, and from 1962 to 1969 at the University of New England in Armidale, Australia. Throughout these years he combined his academic career with producing and performing in theatrical productions. In 1969 he joined the English Department at Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland, where he contributed to the cultural life of the community: as chair of RCA board, adjudicator of Arts and Letters awards, member of the Library Association of NL, creator of school broadcasts, part-time actor for CBC and as engaged and discriminating audience for countless concerts, films, and plays. He created fine furniture and memorable bread, beer, bobootie and lemon ice cream for family and friends. An inspiring teacher, he was sought out by many former students years after they took his classes. He retired in 1986 and married Phyllis Artiss in 1989. Throughout his life he traveled widely, whenever feasible taking in theatrical productions while visiting friends. He played squash regularly and competitively until a few years ago, when he turned instead to yoga, and remained a keen walker until the last day of his life. He had an eclectic taste in books and an intimate relationship with his library. He was a generous benefactor to many social, cultural, educational, environmental and political causes. Alan will be remembered for his wisdom, integrity, kindness, wit and precise, fastidious use of English. A celebration of his life will take place at the D. F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University, on Sunday, September 16 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alan Hall Memorial Scholarship in Theatre and Music at Memorial University.
