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DUFF, Noreen Margaret (Emsley) – Aged 77 years. Passed peacefully away on Monday, September 24, 2007 in the presence of her loving family at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. Predeceased by her sisters Francie and Mary and her daughter-in-law Deb. Left to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Kevin; five children: John (Kathy), Ed (Maureen), Michael (Brenda), Craig (Roxanne) and Karen (Ken Walters); eight grandchildren: John, Alison, Scott, Patrick, Matthew, Bridget, Monica and soon to arrive Zachary; two brothers: Maurice (Blanche) and Gerry (Lise) . Fondly remembered by a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home (3 West) . Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 1 p.m. from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
FEWER, Sharon (nee Barnes) – Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, September 24, 2007, Sharon Fewer of Cupids, aged 52 years. Predeceased by her parents, William and Genevieve (Edmunds) Barnes and baby daughter, Kayla. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, husband Joe; sons: David (Mary) and Joey; grandchildren: Mackenzie, Candance and Zachrey; brothers: John (Catherine), Frank (Margaret), Clarence (Shirley); sisters: Shirley Butler (Sidney), Doreen Morrissey (Aiden), Florence Gushue (George), Vicki Stanley (David), Mary Bartlett (Arch); aunt Vicki Barnes; mother-in-law Margaret Fewer; sisters-in-law Christine Kennedy (Leo), Eileen Sparkes (Jordan), Bride Sparkes (Clyde), Theresa Fewer (Bill King), Donna Walsh (John), Geraldine Boland (Frank), Beverley Mitchell (Burry); brothers-in-law: Martin (Nancy), Ed (Jackie); also a large number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton’s Funeral Home, Brigus with visitation on Tuesday, September 25, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral to take place on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church, Brigus with interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. No flowers by request.
FINN, William J. (Bill) John – Passed away after a lengthy illness at the Health Sciences Centre on September 23, 2007, aged 72 years. Predeceased by his loving wife, Sally, his parents Patrick and Louise Finn and his son, Tim. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sons: Ted and Pat; daughter-in-law Sandy; grandchildren (his special buddies) : Barry, Jeffrey and Michaela; sisters: Carty (Leonard), Rose (Ed), Jennie (Brazil), Patricia (Claude), Bernadine (Randy) and Harriett (Huck); brothers: Jack (Isabelle), Tom (Carol), Bernie (Melita), Eddie (Tootsie), David (Sandra); sisters-in-law: Maisie, Sheila, Maureen; brothers-in-law: Jerry (Alma), Luke (Lois), John, Pat (Janet) and Brian (Rita); as well as many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at the Health Sciences Centre - Critical Care Unit and 5 South A, for all their kindness and support throughout the last seven months. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin’s Church, Goulds. Cremation to follow. Interment at St. Kevin’s Cemetery, Goulds.
KING, Raymond – A loving husband and devoted father. Passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Centre on September 24, 2007. Predeceased by his mother Mary (Poole) and his father Harvey. Leaving to mourn is his wife Barbara (Marsh) of 35 years; four children: Lisa Wickens, Michelle Hennessey (Bernie); Raymond (Kim); and Kim Layman (Pat); five grandchildren: Jessica, Jonathan, Patrick, Holley and Stephanie; three brothers: Gerald, Herb (Lorraine); Gary (Monica); and one sister Marlene (Edgar); his mother-in-law Evelyn Marsh; special friends Leonard and Madeline, as well as a large number of relatives, friends and co-workers of Browning Harvey Ltd. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to the Epilepsy Association, NL.
O’LEARY, Olivera (Vera) Marie (nee Cormier) – Passed peacefully away at her residence on Monday, September 24, 2007, Vera O’Leary, age 76 years. Predeceased by her husband Sean Wallace O’Leary and son Padraic (Paddy) . Leaving to mourn her loving family, two sons: Sean F. and Miceal (Mike) wife Joyce, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two daughters: Mairin (Maureen) Hitsman and husband Michael, Tamarac, Florida and Sheilagh O’Leary; eight grandchildren: Keeley and Keegan O’Leary; Kaelen, Killian and Kieran Hitsman, Eamon Maren Ellis O’Leary and Eoin George O’Leary; three sisters: Madeleine Bedelia and Barbara; two brothers: Adolph and Gerald; sister-in-law: Deirdre O’Leary and many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Olive Gough and best friend Agnes (Chris) Stack. At Vera’s request, cremation has taken place. Family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 26 from 7-9 p.m. at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Parish, Smithville Crescent. Reception to follow.
PIKE, Francis William (Bill) — Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness at the Caribou Veteran’s Pavilion on Saturday, September 22, 2007, Francis William Pike in his 82nd year. Bill served with the 166th Nfld Field Regiment during WWII and was a member of the Canadian Legion Branch Number 1. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife Ruby (Brake); loving daughter Elizabeth (Edward) Lockyer and precious granddaughter Alexandria; also sister Ellen Roberts; brothers: James (Ruby), Mack (Ann); sisters-in-law: Bertha Butler and Hilda Pike; nieces, nephews and a large circle of other family and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents The Honorable Frank and May Pike; also brother George and brother-in-law Stanley Roberts. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in his memory to the Janeway Hospital or the SPCA.
ROWSELL, Florence (Flossie Tucker) – 1926 - 2007, of Point Leamington, formerly of Winterton. Died peacefully at Grand Falls Hospital Sunday, September 23rd, 2007. Funeral service at Sunset Funeral Home, Botwood, Tuesday, September 25th. Resting at Green’s Funeral Home, Winterton, Wednesday, September 26th 7 - 9 p.m. Committal service at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Winterton, Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. Loving mother of Peggy, John and Ross, and sister of Dr. Otto Tucker (Ruby) . Also left are many relatives and friends. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
SHEPPARD, Charles E. – It is with great sadness that the family of the late Charles Edward Sheppard, aged 61 years, announce his passing at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Miriam Blanche and father Eldred Sheppard, wife Patricia Sheppard, sisters: Lois Kulesa and Ona Singleton. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Rosalyn (Sparkes); daughter Jacqueline MacKinnon (Ian); son Christopher (Stacy); step-daughters: Stephanie Curran (Andy), Kathleen Curran (Lee); beloved grandchildren: Jack, Sophia, Rian, Ella and John; sisters: Dorothea Pike and Wilverna Briggs; the many relatives who provided loving care especially Kathleen Blackmore, Jean Galvin, Phyllis Butt, Pauline Christian and Marjorie Sparkes. Also many other relatives, co-workers and cherished friends. Visitation to take place at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville, Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., funeral service to follow at Clarenville Memorial United Church at 2:00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre or charity of your choice.
