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BONIA, Margaret Theresa (nee Hickey) – December 30, 1916 - October 9, 2007. It is with deep sadness that the Bonia family announces the passing of their beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and sister after a lifetime of devotion, service and commitment to her family, church and community. She was predeceased by her husband, Jeremiah in 1984. Celebrating her extraordinary life are her nine children: Geraldine (Vince) Walsh, St. John’s, Allan (Marion) Bonia, Harricott, Jean Hull, Miami, FL, Mona (Lonz) Pearce, Sherwood Park, AB, Agnes, Montreal, Marilyn (Alex) Puksa, Barrie, ON, Patrick (Frances) Bonia, North Harbour, Margie (Roger) Dam, Peachtree City, GA and Carmel (Brian Rideout), Montreal. Nan will always be loved and cherished by her thirteen grandchildren: Brad (Kelli) Pearce, Jennifer and Jason Hull, Paul and Mike Walsh, Jean (Stephen Shaw), Stephen (Natasha), David, Carl, Padraig and Renee Bonia, Lauren Dam and Jeremy Bonia; and her four great-grandchildren: Bethany, Matthew, Janelle and Ryan. Theresa will be fondly remembered by her sister, Carmela Jamieson, St. John’s, her brother Will Hickey, O’Donnell’s and other relatives and friends. Friends are welcome to visit her late residence in North Harbour on Wednesday from 6-10 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial and thanksgiving will be held at Sacred Heart Church at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, North Harbour, or to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood.
EBSARY, James Albert (Jim) – Passed peacefully away at the age of 61 at St. Clare's Hospital on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by parents Mary and William James Ebsary, sister Shirley and partner Eileen Jesseau. Left with fond and loving memories, daughters: Doreen (Dave Tancock), Mary Jane (Mike Earles), Linda (Barry Oliver) and Jamie (Sean Leonard); grandchildren: Ashley, Nicole, Michael, Matthew, Shane, Jennifer, Katherine (Kaylee), Brittany and Megan; great-grandson Kobe; sister Linda (Frank Murphy); brother: Dave (Brenda); nephew Eric; nieces Glenys, Brenda and families; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 10 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted.
“Will be sadly missed and forever loved”
EVANS, Beatrice (Nee Thistle) – Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Meadow Creek Retirement Manor on Monday, October 8, 2007, Beatrice Evans, aged 93 years. Predeceased by husband Frank (1998), grandson W.O. Richard Nolan (2006); sisters: Dolly Maloney and May Evans and brother William Thistle. Left with fond and loving memories her children: Patsy (Ron) Bavis, special daughter Betty, Maureen Nolan, Richard (Liz), Gerald (Patsy), and Geraldine (Gord) Stockley; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; sister Hilda Murphy; sister-in-law Mary Thistle; special friend and staff of Meadow Creek Manor; other relatives and a large circle of friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held from Mary Queen Of The World Church on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Beatrice’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
HEPDITCH, Mary Maude (nee Ryan) – Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, Maude Hepditch in her 88th year of Avondale. Predeceased by her husband John (1996); her infant daughter Theresa; her granddaughter Stephanie Kieley (1982) . Left with fond and loving memories are her daughters: Mary McCarthy, Mt. Pearl, Marguerite Kieley, Holyrood, Carmel Jackson (William), Branford, ON; sons: Ron, Conception Hr., Don, Avondale, Brendan, Toronto, Martin (Ollie), Avondale, Derm, Mt. Pearl, Jack (Nancy), St. Albert’s, AB; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert Ryan; also a number of nieces and nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends, including the residents and staff of Escasoni. Resting at Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2007 with Mass of Christian Burial from Assumption Church, Avondale. Interment will be in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Placentia.
KAVANAGH, Frances – Passed peacefully away at her residence in Clarke’s Beach on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, aged 77 years. Frances Kavanagh, one of 13 children (9 sisters and 3 brothers) of the late Cyril and Sarah Reid (nee Hawe) . Predeceased by her late husband, Patrick Joseph Kavanagh. Leaving to mourn one son, James Patrick; seven daughters: Margaret Brenda (Raymond) Best, Stella Patricia (Paul) McCarthy, Madonna (Kenneth) Greene, Christine (Nelson) Bradbury, Sarah Veronica Kavanagh, Jacqueline Agnes (Ross) Branston, Patsy Collette (Darrel) Evely; eight grandchildren: Jonathan, Frances, Jessica, Megan, Stephen, Dustin, Andrew, Zackary; lifelong friend, Sheila Rogan; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore’s Funeral Home, Clarke’s Beach. Visitation Wednesday 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. from All Hallows Roman Catholic Church, North River. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, North River. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke or the Kidney Foundation.
KENNEDY, Eric Cyris – Passed peacefully away on Monday, October 9, 2007, age 77 years, of Kelligrews. Predeceased by wife Dora (1999) . Left with fond and loving memories, son Fred (Susan); grandchildren: Madeline and Charlie; brother, sisters and other relatives and friends. No visitation at his request. Funeral service on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Upper Gullies. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Upper Gullies. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
KING, Angela Mary – March 22, 1915 - October 9, 2007. Passed peacefully away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia at the age of 92. Predeceased by her parents, James and Annie (Healey) Maher; brothers: James, Kevin and William Maher; sisters: Madeline Withers, Isabella Redmond, Sarah Murphy, Anna Reynolds, Agnes Eddy and Florence Connors. Leaving to mourn her beloved husband of 42 years, George; step-children: Ann (Val) Griffiths, Frank (Maureen), Ray, Carmel (Hayward) Russell, Ron (Sandra), Doris (Don) Bowering and Marie; grandchildren: Jason (Robyn), Laurie, Gary (Jennifer), Daniel, Marie, Ronald, Robert and Rebecca; great-grandchild Gavin and step-great-grandchildren: Shawn and Samantha. Also leaving to mourn sisters: Rosemary (Gus) Kenny in Corner Brook and Loretta Hecht in Iowa and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007 at St. Anne’s Church, Dunville. Interment to follow in Coombs Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.
ROCHE, Mary (nee Boland) – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Monday, October 8, 2007 in her 77th year. Predeceased by her parents, Dennis and Bridget; brother William; and sister Pauline. Leaving to mourn her husband of 46 years, Martin; daughters: Marsha, Susan; son Martin; adored grandsons: Connor, Mackinnon, Aidan; sister Helen (Joseph); and a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary’s large circle of wonderful friends is invited to join her family in a celebration of her life at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Outer Cove on Saturday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. Private family burial has been arranged. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Cemetery Fund.
SHAFFER, Evelyn Mary (nee O’Brien) – Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, age 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth; brother Ron and sisters: Margaret Dawe, Regina McGowan and Sr. Mary Carmel. Leaving to mourn her sister Clotilda O’Brien; her sister-in-law Margaret O’Brien, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Thursday, October 11th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society.
