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WHELAN, James J. (Sr.) - passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2000 at the Health Sciences Centre, James J. Whelan, age 65 years. Predeceased by his mother Ruby in 1990 and his brother Bill in 1992. Leaving to mourn wife Ruth; two sons: Jimmy, Gordon (Lisa) and four daughters: Cynthia (Paul), Lana (Todd), Gloria and Nicole; three grandsons: Joel, Nickolas and Coady; and five granddaughters: Candace, Jillian, Lauren, Gabriella and Hayley; two brothers: Bob (Carol), Frank (Joanne) and many relatives and special friend Cyril Parrell. The funeral services took place on Tuesday, September 26, 2000.
September 30, 2000
MOULAND, Howard - Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on October 2nd, 2001, Mr. Howard Mouland in his 73rd year. Predeceased by parents Fred and Fanny Mouland. Left with loving memories are wife Ruby; son Chris (Gerri) Mouland of Gander; daughter Marie (Mike) Kelly of Gander; brothers: Ralph (Rose) Mouland of Mount Pearl, Jim (Gertie) Mouland of Wabush, Lab./NF; sisters: Jessie (Ed) Chaffey of Musgravetown, Mary (Joe) Hancock of Bonavista; six grandchildren: Michael, Craig, Brad, Justin, Aaron, Kyle; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, October 4th, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Martin`s Anglican Church, Gander. Interment All Saints cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to Lakeside Homes, Gander, Special Care Unit. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander.
October 04, 2001
THOMPSON, Mrs. Brigadier Rita Beulah (nee Howell) - Passed peacefully away at Smith`s Country Villa, Shearstown, on Sunday, June 22, 2003 of Bay Roberts, aged 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Brigadier Clayton Thompson. Leaving to mourn step-daughters Dallas Stagg, Grand Falls; Glenys (Lawrence) Oxford, Winnipeg; Glenda (Freeman) Cull, Englee; stepsons: Hollis (Ruby), Appleton, Milton (Daphne), Springdale, Graham, Gambo; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Bay Roberts with visitation on Monday 10 a.m.- 12 noon, 2-5 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Bay Roberts with interment in the Salvation Army cemetery, Coley`s Point. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army Fund, Bay Roberts. 'Forever with the Lord.'
June 23, 2003
FEWER, Mary T. (nee Sceviour) - 1907-2001. Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Health Sciences Centre on April 12, 2001, Mary T. Fewer in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husbands, Nicholas McGrath (1951), Peter Lyons (1963), and Bernard Fewer (1996), her son-in-law John J. Corbett (2001), and great-grandson Corey Doran (1994), and two great-granddaughters, Peggy and Hilda McGrath, six brothers: Jack, Bill, Frank, Charles, Tom and Joe, and one sister Sarah. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are six children: Mary Corbett, Chapel`s Cove; Raymond McGrath (Margaret), Avondale; Loretta Johnson, Arkansas; Joe McGrath, Manuels; Ann Ghaney, Avondale; and Geraldine Lewis (Charles), Colliers with whom she resided; seven step-children: Marion, Ellen, Patricia, Patrick and Peter Lyons, and Elizabeth and Bernard Fewer; her 40 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Also three sisters-in-law, Margaret Doyle, Louise O`Flaherty, and Katie Hennessey, all of Avondale, and special friend Marion Lewis of Chapel`s Cove, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and from 2-10 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Funeral will take place on Monday, April 16, 2001 following 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Harbour Main. Interment will be in the family plot at Assumption cemetery, Avondale. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. 'Your soul belongs to God, your memory to ours.'
April 14, 2001
ROBSON, Hugh X. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clares Mercy Hospital, Sunday, October 1, 2000, Hugh X. Robson, aged 72 years. Predeceased by brothers: Robert and William; sisters: Elizabeth and Mary. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife of 45 years, Frances; two sons: Gordon and Paul; two daughters: Barbara Hogan (Gerald) and Kathy Hurley (Bill); 6 grandchildren: Steven and Nicole Robson, Shawn Robson, David and Glen Hogan and Victoria Hurley; sisters-in-law: Lil and Vera; special nephew Gary Robson (Donna); also many nieces, nephews and a large circle of other family and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be from St. Teresa`s Church at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4th, 2000 with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association.
October 02, 2000
PARSONS, Jane M. ŒJennie` - Passed peacefully away, in the presence of her loving family, at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, Jane M. ŒJennie` Parsons of Carbonear, age 81 years. Predeceased by husband Ira; parents: William and May Garland; five brothers and one sister. Leaving to mourn four daughters: Lorraine (Doug) Mercer and Jean (Jack) Whalen, with whom she resided, both of St. John`s, Christine (Max) Oates, Moncton, NB and Jeanette (Albert) Layden, Harbour Grace; two sons: Jake Parsons, Yellowknife, NT and Garry Parsons, St. John`s; 14 grandchildren: Wendy, Ian, Jeannie, John, Christopher, Laura-Jean, Todd, Greg, Shane, Tina, Anthony, Albert, Ira and Melissa; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Clifford (Annie) Garland, Carbonear; 3 sisters: Ethel Clarke, Victoria, Lillian (Reg) Budden and Edna Woolgar, both of St. John`s; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, Hamilton Avenue, St. John`s with visitation hours on Thursday, October 4 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. Then resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear with visitation hours on Friday, October 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul`s Anglican Church and cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or to a charity of one`s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Noel`s Funeral Home; for any additional information please call 596-5750. 'In God`s Care.'
October 04, 2001
AUSTIN, Alex - Peacefully passed away at Happy Valley-Goose Bay, on October 2nd, 2001, in his 76th year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Leaving to mourn wife Ella; daughter Kim Cabot (Floyd), Happy Valley; son Rick (Lynn), Paradise, NF; step-son Morgan (Bonnie), Gander; sisters: Helen Blundon, Mount Pearl, Joan Sloan (Bill), Rexdale, Ontario; sister-in-law Jean Austin, St. John`s; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also a large number of nephews, nieces and circle of friends. Funeral and interment to take place at Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday, October 5th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
October 04, 2001
FINN, Brendan M. - 80. died Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at home, Pawley`s Island, S.C., U.S.A. Mr. Finn was born in St. John`s, NL on July 29, 1922, the son of the late Michael John Finn and Catherine A. Murphy Finn. He retired as a Liability Engineer with General Motors Corp. after thirty years of service. Mr. Finn moved to Pawley`s Island in 1983, where he was a member of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Sea Gull Golf Club, the Three County Seniors Golf Assn., and the Grand Strand Grasshopper Club. Survivors include his wife Kathleen - Kitty˛ A. Finn of Pawley`s Island, S.C.; a daughter, Maureen M. Finn of New York, N.Y.; two sons: James M. Finn and his wife Noreen of Rochester Hills, Mich. and Brendan P. Finn of Pawley`s Island, S.C.; two granddaughters: Mary Frances Finn and Peggy Finn; two sisters: Mary F. Enright of Long Island, N.Y. and Angela Power of St. John`s, NL; three brothers: John Finn and Michael Finn, both of St. John`s, NL and Joseph Finn of Cincinnati, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday morning, April 5, 2003 at ten-thirty o`clock at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Patrick J. Stenson. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium under the direction of the Georgetown, S.C. Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawley`s Island, S.C. 29585, U.S.A. or InCare Hospice, 4685 Hwy. 17S. Bypass, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577, U.S.A.; St. John`s NF Register.
April 03, 2003
SIMMONDS, Phyllis Mildred (nee Cuff) - On June 20, 2003 we lost a dear friend, a very kind, considerate and compassionate woman. Our mother Passed peacefully away at her home in her 81st year. Predeceased by her husband Hugh Reginald (Reg) Simmonds (St. John`s). Her Parents (Ben and Hattie Cuff) of Bonavista. Brothers Don and Calvin Cuff of Bonavista. Survived by one sister Gertie Keel (Herber John), Sisters-in-law Vi Barnes (Wallace), Betty Oake (Ray), Phyllis Dilworth (Frank). Leaving to mourn 5 daughters: Peggy Best (Allan), Bev Urquhart (Donald), Jean Penney (Wilson), Brenda Howell (Tony) & Janice Simmonds; one son William B. Simmonds (Johanne); 8 grandchildren (Stephen & Nicole) (Craig & Cathy), (Dale & Dawn) (Christopher & Craig); four great-grandchildren (Matthew & Haley Thistle), (Brett Urquhart), (Kayla Morey). She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. A private family service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003 at Cowan Heights United Church and will be officiated by the Rev. Bruce Kearley. Donations may be made in her memory to the local food bank.
June 23, 2003
BROWN, Corey William Horwood - Our precious little angel Passed peacefully away suddenly in his sleep on October 1st, 2001, at the young age of 2 months, 19 days. Predeceased by grandfather Leslie A. Horwood, September 1998. Leaving to mourn his daddy Jason and mommy Rita; sisters: Sara, age 7 and Lesley, 15 months. Also leaving to mourn his Grandmothers: Rita Powell (Andy), Dianne Brown (George) and Grandfather Edmund Brown; Great-Grandmothers: Kay Oates, Nina Patey and Ida Brown; Great-Grandfather Gordon Patey; Great-Aunt Rita Hickey; Aunts; Kim (Scott), Yvonne (Scott), Deborah (Tony), Martine; Uncles: Keith (Paula), Dean and LeRoy. Also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 12 Noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2001, from Barrett`s Chapel with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
October 03, 2001
CORCORAN, Daniel Edward (Dan) - Passed peacefully away at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Wednesday, September 26th, 2001. Daniel Edward Corcoran (Dan), aged 62 years. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Violet. Leaving to mourn his brother Gary (Maureen); nephews Brian, Andrew, and their mother Margo; aunts: Sybil Fifield, Hilda Corcoran, Levine Cullimore (Al); special cousin Dawn Lahey (Joe); also a large circle of close friends and co-workers in both his banking and acting careers. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John`s, Newfoundland from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 6th and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, October 7. Memorial Service to be held 10 a.m. on Monday, October 8th, 2001 from Barrett`s Chapel with inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery, St. John`s, Newfoundland. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
October 03, 2001
WINTER, Hon. Gordon O.C., LL.D, 1912 - 2003 - passed away at home on August 1, 2003, Gordon A. Winter. Predeceased by his daughter Valda Tiller in 2001. Left to mourn their loss but thankful for many happy memories of his long life his loving wife of 65 years, Millicent (Bump); his daughter: Linda Barrett (David); his grandchildren: Valerie Hodder (Craig), Keith Barrett (Dianne Penney), Toronto, ON, Ian Barrett (Genevieve Zoskey), Calgary, AB, Lesley Smith (Alex), Corner Brook and Jennifer Harding (Dan), Burlingame, CA.; his seven great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Dr. William Tiller (Susan Harris); sister, Barbara Strang, Victoria, B.C.; sisters-in-law: Phyllis Winter, Mett Winter and Florence Rusted (Dr. Nigel). Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visiting hours from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral will take place from St. Thomas` Anglican Church on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at 2 p.m. Interment at the Anglican cemetery, Forest Rd. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or a charity of one`s choice.
August 04, 2003
SMALL, Minnie B. (nee Newman) - Passed peacefully away on September 6, 1999 at North Haven Manor, Lewisporte, in her ninety-third year, Mrs. Minnie B. Small (nee Newman). Predeceased by husbands Harry Northcott and C. Fred Small; stepsons: Permaneus (Joe) Small, Gander and Roy Small, Lewisporte; sisters: Virtue, Daisy, Lydia, Elizabeth; and brother George. A native of Little Harbour Deep, White Bay, she lived her adult life in St. John`s, Salt Pond (Embree) and Lewisporte. She leaves to mourn step-daughter Phoebe Scott, Toronto; stepsons: Cecil Small (Louise), Amherst, N.S. and Lorne Small (Jean), Middle Sackville, N.B.; sister Julia Parsons, Deer Lake; step-daughters-in-law: Vera Small, Gander and Marion Small, Lewisporte; sisters-in-law: Della Newman, Grand Falls-Windsor, Lucy B. Seevers, N.Y., May Small, Gander; brothers and sister-in-law by her first marriage, Joseph Northcott (Gertie), Lewisporte, The Rev. Oliver Northcott (Chris), N.H., Claude Northcott (Phyllis), Lewisporte and Emma Northcott, Lewisporte; as well as a number of nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; also a circle of faithful friends and neighbours. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9th at St. Matthew`s United Church.
September 08, 1999
