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TUCKER, Mary G. WWII/W.R.N.S. – Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, October 12, 2007 of Port de Grave, aged 83 years. Predeceased by parents William and Mary Mercer (Nee North), son Leslie, sisters Jessie (Wallace) Belbin, Annie Lear, brothers Hubert (Liza), Roland (Marion), Bertram (Emily), Bill. Leaving to mourn are sons Gary (Karen), and Keith, daughters Sandra Tucker, Doreen (Reuben) Morgan, Marilyn, and Yvonne (Brad) Coaker; brother-in-law Bronson Lear; sister-in-law Margaret Tucker, 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Visitation on Saturday, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Port de Grave. Interment in the St. Luke’s Cemetery, Port de Grave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Luke's Church or a charity of one’s choice.
WEGER, John – On Wednesday, October 10th, 2007, our much loved “Johnny” joined his mother and father, at the age of 73, after passing suddenly at the Health Sciences Complex. A man of many social graces, he has left lasting and loving memories with his wife Jeannine; daughter Carole (Wolfgang); son Johann; brother Walter; niece Renate (Klaus) and many other relatives and special friends in Germany, Quebec, Newfoundland and around the world. Visitation after cremation at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Sunday, October 14, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 15 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Inurnment at Kilbride Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
BLACKWOOD, Gertrude Susanne (Nee Hounsell) – Passed suddenly away after a brief illness at the Health Science Centre on Sunday, October 14, 2007. Gertrude Blackwood aged 67 years. Predeceased by her parents William and Mary Hounsell, husband Ross, infant son Blaine and sister Annie. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her daughters: Sharon (Wayne) Dinn, and Michelle (Alex) Strang; grandchildren: Angela, Stephanie, and Jessica; sister: Daisy (Wayne) Holwell; brother: Lew (Doreen) Hounsell of Rothesay, N.B.; sister -in-laws: Maude Janes, Neta Burry, Sadie (Carl) Barefoot, Evelyn and Cherry Blackwood, and Elma (Jack) Stratton; brother-in laws: Maxwell Squires and Captain Robert (Eleanor) Blackwood; other relatives and a large circle of friends. A special thank -you to our neighbour Marg Chaytor for her endless care and comfort especially in Mom’s final days, and all other relatives and friends who were always there for mom. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Ave. on Monday from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from St. James United Church at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Interment will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Donation’s may be made in Gertrude’s memory to Daffodil Place.
HALL, John Stuart Jr. – Passed away at the Palliative care unit, October 15, 2007. John Hall Jr. aged 36. Beloved son of Kay and Jack. Also leaving to mourn his sisters Debbie (Peter); Elizabeth (George); Jacqueline (Phillip) and Sushu, uncles Fred (Beryl); Gerald (Jeanette) and Derek, aunts Mona and Shirley. Special friends Tracey, Natelle, GayLynne. Many nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. Visitation is being held at Carnells Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, October 15 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Church on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in John’s memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation or to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
HOWELL, Chawnte Judith Jennifer – Passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 14, 2007, on her 27th birthday. We passed her gently over to Jesus for he needs another angel. She has left us with her beautiful spirit and heavy hearts. Predeceased by her grandfather: Ishmael Tiller. Leaving to mourn are her mom and dad: Wanda and Claude Howell; beloved brother: Jeffrey (Angela); best-friend and partner: Shawn Adams; grandparents: Josephine and Walter Howell; grandmother: Matilda Tiller (Frank); special aunts: Donna Furlong (Ron) and Faith Robbins (Peter); special uncle: Jim Tiller (Doreen); aunts: Tara (Scott) and Joyce (Lance); very special friends: Cory (Paula), Maryann (Neil) and Laura (Bob Whitten), as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Monday from 7 p.m. -9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at St. James United Church on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 2.00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted (no funeral bouquets, only happy flowers please).
HUDSON, Hilda Louise (nee Sparkes) – Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family at the St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, October 13, 2007. Hilda Hudson aged 87 years, a resident of Ruby Manor and a former resident of Maplewood Apartments. Predeceased by her husband: Charles; parents: Isacc and Druscilla Sparkes; brothers: Harold, Victor and Douglas and sister: Hazel Ryall. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are nieces: Lorraine Holden (Thomas - deceased), Elizabeth Candow (John), Helen Heale (Don) and nephew Ron Sparkes (Joyce) and sisters-in-law: Bessie Sparkes and Winnifred Sparkes, as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Monday and Tuesday from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at Wesley United Church on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Hilda’s memory may be made to VOWR. or the SPCA.
KELLY, John Joseph – Passed away suddenly in his 71st year at his residence in Middle Cove on October 11, 2007. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Kelly (Pine), infant sister Loretta and infant brother Thomas. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted companion, Carol; sisters: Mary Power (Ray), Eileen Kelly Freake (Barry), Theresa Morris (Peter), Clare Stamp (Rick); brothers: Michael (Jean), Patrick (Margaret), Harold (Maureen) and Nicholas (Donna Marie); also leaving to mourn his nieces, nephews and life-long friends Neil and Olga Chaplin, Gerry and Dulcie McCrindle and their families. John spent his lifetime as a well-respected dairy farmer in Middle Cove. One of his proudest accomplishments was being a member of the William Summers Jr. Rowing Crew who were inducted into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame. He was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 56 and the Fort Pepperrell Mess and Dart’s League. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove. Interment to follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in John’s memory to St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery Fund.
MERCER, Margaret, (Dinn) – died suddenly in her home in St John’s on October 12th, 2007. Born in Witless Bay on September 12th 1919, to James and Isabella Dinn, Margaret was one of nine children. Margaret spent more than 45 years helping others after graduating as a registered nurse from the General Hospital in St John’s. During the tuberculosis epidemic, Margaret spent twelve years working from the vessel “Christmas Seal, ” selflessly devoting herself to serving the families of the out-ports of Newfoundland. Even after contracting the disease on two occasions, she persevered on her mission. Following her mission on the “Christmas Seal, ” Margaret settled in Corner Brook where she and her husband Dick made many life long friends. “My heart will always be in Corner Brook, ” she often said. After retirement, Margaret and Dick moved to St John’s to be reunited with family and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Richard, her brother, Jimmy and cousin, Anna in recent years. Margaret is survived by her daughters Valerie, (Windham, Maine), and Dawn, (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), and brother, Gordon (Montreal, Quebec) . Heartfelt thanks from her family to her brother-in-law, Ken Mercer and wife Pat and cousin, Genevieve Dunphy and husband Bill, for their regular visits which were so appreciated and valued. A poem written by Margaret about her mother’s passing in 1940 reflects the way we feel about our Mom. “A precious one we loved is gone; a voice we loved is stilled; a place is vacant in our home; that never can be filled. Gone but never forgotten. In sad loving memory of Mom who passed to her Eternal Reward.” Donations may be made to the Newfoundland Lung Association, in lieu of flowers. A graveside service will be held at the cemetery in Witless Bay on Tuesday October 16th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are welcome.
