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THORNE, Susie (nee Snelgrove) – Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge on Friday, December 14, 2007, in the presence of her devoted and loving family, Susie Thorne of Torbay, and formerly of Lower Island Cove, at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Richard, brothers Henry (Lucy), Herbert, Bill (Fannie), Simeon and sisters Florence (George), Lizzy and Saddie (Peter) . Leaving to mourn daughters Shirley Thorne (Eddie), Marilyn (Moore) (Gus); son Cecil Thorne (Marion); grandchildren Corrissa (Tony), Mark (Shannon) and great-granddaughter Emma; brother Johnnie (Jessie) . Also leaving to mourn are many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A very special thank you to all the staff at Glenbrook Lodge (her special angels), who made Mom’s stay so pleasant. Special mention to Charlotte Cornish (roommate), who shred many happy hours together. To Major Granter, and all other Chaplains, who provided daily chapel services which she so enjoyed, a very big thank-you. Also to Rev. Dr. Bob Rowland and Deacon Gerald Hayes who visited Mom while at Glenbrook and St. Clare’s Hospital for providing her with spiritual support. While it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please be assured that your visits, phone calls and support was greatly appreciated. Her infectious smile and pleasant personality was a gift to all who knew her. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Saturday from 2 - 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, December 18 at 1 p.m. from St. Nicholas’ Anglican Church, Torbay. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Torbay. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Mom’s memory may be made to the Glenbrook Lodge or a charity of one’s choice.
BARRETT, Regina Gloria – Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex, on November 15th, 2007, Regina Gloria Barrett, age 55 years. Predeceased by her father Lawrence (Lar) Fitzgerald. Leaving to mourn her daughter Jennifer (Scott) and Cyril; mother Betty Fitzgerald; three brothers: Wayne (Mary), Tony (Carol) and Larry; one sister Janice (Jim Phillips); special friends Ann, Deloris, Sandra; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. from Holy Family Parish, Paradise. As an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Arthritis Society or Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
CHURCHILL, William Donovan (Don) – Entered into the joys of the presence of his Lord on November 13, 2007, age 89, at the L.A. Miller Centre, St. John’s. Predeceased by his devoted wife Jeanette. Leaving to cherish his life and faith, daughter Rosalind; son Rex (Hazel); granddaughters: Vicki MacDonald (Brandon), Kylie and Kezia and great-grandson, Elliot; sister Nellie Martin, extended family and friends. With many thanks to the palliative care staff at the Miller Centre for their “wonderful care”. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gideons are greatly appreciated. Lying at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Random Island with visitation on Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, 2 p.m. from the Central United Church with interment following at the United Church Cemetery, Weybridge.
COLLINS, Dr. Michael Anthony – Passed away suddenly in Coquitlam, BC on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, age 47 years. Predeceased by his father Gus Collins, February 10, 2007 and two infant brothers: Edward, 1957 and Stephen, 1962. Left with fond and loving memories, mother Elizabeth (nee Jackman); sister Brenda; brother Andy (Daphne), Winnipeg; as well as other family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Service to be held at a later date at Caul’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery, Corner Brook.
DALEY, Laura (nee Butland) – February 14, 1931 - November 14, 2007 - Passed peacefully away surrounded by her family at the Palliative Care Unit, St. John’s, Laura Daley of St. Joseph’s, S.M.B., aged 76 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, husband of 49 years, Al (Aloysius); children: Ken (Caroline), Donna (Derm), Roy (Wanda), Randy (Jennifer) and Chris (Cauleen); grandchildren: Stephanie, Allison, Laurie, Justin, Cheryl, Brittany, Emily and Tyson; sisters: Marguerite and Catherine; brothers: Thomas, Michael (Patricia) and Dermot (Vera); sisters-in-law: Mildred Butland (Bernard), Mildred Butland (Steve), Marion Kenny and Ann Daley; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, special friend Angela Meaney and many other dear friends. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anastasia Butland and her brothers and sisters: Bridget, Bernard, Leo, Stephen and Sarah. Laura will be remembered by her family for her deep love and commitment and she will also be fondly remembered by her former students and coworkers at Enright Memorial School. Resting at St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph’s, on Saturday, November 17, 2007 and Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Monday, November 18, 2007 at 10 a.m., St. Joseph’s. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, O’Donnells. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gibbons’ Funeral Home, St. Mary’s.
FAUSTINO, Chad J. W. – Chad Joseph William Faustino, one day old, died Friday, November 2, at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence. He was the son of David and Dawn (Sullivan) Faustino of Fairhaven, Ma. He is survived by grandparents: William and Louise Sullivan of Long Pond, CBS, and Joseph and Marian Faustino; and great-grandmother, Maxine Faustino of Fairhaven, Ma.; uncles: Dean Sullivan of CBS, now in Brazil, and Jason Faustino of Fairhaven, Mark Nunes of Washington and Richard Nunes of New Bedford in USA and many other relatives. The gravesite service was held on Tuesday, November 6, at 10 a.m. in Cushing Cemetery in Mattapoisett, Ma.
GOLDSWORTHY, Annie A. (nee Hart) – Passed peacefully away at Bonavista Hospital on Friday, November 16, 2007, in the presence of her loving family, Annie Goldsworthy of Port Reston, age 90 years. Leaving to mourn son Robert (Clara); daughter Evelyn (Sid Butt); six loving grandchildren: John and Andrew Goldsworthy, Arlene Saunders, Robert, Roger and Shawn Butt; five great grandchildren: Jack, Alaina and Anna Goldsworthy, Julie and Devin Saunders; sister Effie Dowding, New Jersey, USA; sister-in-law Janet Hart, Cupids, NL and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Port Rexton. Funeral will take place on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. from Christ Church, Port Rexton with interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to Christ Church, Port Rexton.
GOVER, Annie Edwina – Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family on November 16, 2007, Annie Edwina Gover, aged 75 years. Predeceased by her husband Gerald (2005) . Leaving to mourn her devoted children: Aubrey (Stephanie Neary), Darrell (Susan), Michelle (Ches Somers) and Gerald Jr. (Sigrid Kuehnemund); beloved grandchildren: Braeden, Lindsay, Lauren and Amy; also leaving to mourn her sister June (Dr. D.F. Cook); mother-in-law Mary Gover; sister-in-law Gloria McNeil (Neil); nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral, with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
LEDREW, Myrtle Vivian (nee Hayter) – RCAF Veteran WWII. Passed peacefully away on November 15, 2007 at St. Luke’s Home, a wonderful mother and friend, Myrtle Vivian Ledrew, age 83 years. Predeceased by spouse Allister Ledrew (1984) . Leaving to mourn sisters: Vera MacRae, Eileen (Angus) Willar; brother (Verbena) Hayter; five children: Madeline (Bill) Smith, David (Sylvia), Shirley (Tony) Quilty, Robert (Shelly) and Kimberley; also twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday, November 16, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Resting at Central Funeral Home, Grand Falls on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place from Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Grand Falls on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Grand Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
