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HUTCHINGS, Sadie - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on January 25, 2003, Sadie Hutchings (Smith) of Spaniard`s Bay in her 81st year. Leaving to mourn with precious memories, devoted and loving husband, Hayward, son Clarence (Marina), daughter Frances (Calvin) Gosse, dearly loved grandchildren, Jodi (Todd), Stephanie, Deanne (George) and Brad and 'Nanny Hutch`s' special pride and joy, great-grandson Jonathan, sisters, Mary King, Myra (Alex) Porter and sister-in-law Melba (Bill) Tuff, several nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Youngs Funeral Home, Spaniard`s Bay. Visitation Monday, January 27th 10 a.m.- 12 noon; 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral services on Tuesday, January 28 at 2 p.m. from Holy Redeemer Anglican Church, Spaniard`s Bay. Interment in the Anglican cemetery, Greenhead, Spaniard`s Bay. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Church. Her weary hours and days of pain, Her troubled nights are past, In our aching hearts we know, She`s found sweet rest at last. MEANEY, Anna (nee Croft) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on January 26, 2003, Anna Meaney, aged 64 years. A well-known and respected educator formerly of Aquaforte, Southern Shore. Predeceased by Husband Don (1980), Father Fred (1964), Mother Ida (1999) and sister-in-law Ardre. Leaving to mourn her loving son Brad and companion Dahna Hong; three sisters Mary Williams (Fred) Kilbride, Catherine O`Driscoll (Patrick) Kilbride and Phyliss Dunne (Joe) Fort McMurry; four brothers Joseph (Carmel) Aquaforte, John (Lorraine) St. John`s, Vince (Beth) Aquaforte and Gerald, Aquaforte; seven nieces; ten nephews; brothers-in-law Ray, Robert and Jack; Former co-workers in the teaching profession as well many other relatives and close friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 28th, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 'May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace'
January 27, 2003
TIPSWORD, Elizabeth (Taylor) - Originally from St. John`s. Passed peacefully away April 7, 2001 in her 75th year at Reddick, Illinois. Leaving to mourn husband Edward; five daughters and their husbands and her grandchildren; also sister Margaret in the States, sister Ella Rees in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, brother William Taylor (Sally), sister Isabel Parsons, both in St. John`s, also a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
April 14, 2001
WALSH, Isabella - Nancy, ˛ Steady Brook, NL. - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, August 2, 2003, Mrs. Isabella Walsh at the O`Connell Centre at the age of 100 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: son Adrian Walsh (Diane), Kentville, N.S.; daughter Janet Manuel, with whom she resided, Steady Brook; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. John A. Walsh of Manuels, Conception Bay South, brother William, mother Janet Hardy, and son-in-law Terrence Manuel. Visitation will take place from Filatre`s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark`s Avenue on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m. from All Hallows Church, Humber Road, officiated by Fr. Gordon Grace and Fr. John Molloy. Interment to follow at the family plot in Topsail, St. John`s. Your prayers are appreciated.
August 04, 2003
PRETTY, Major Annie - Promoted to Glory from the Glenbrook Lodge on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, Mrs. Major Annie Pretty, retired Salvation Army officer in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1977. She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters: Major Melva (Hector) Elliott, Brazil; Major Joan (Roland) Murphy, Toronto; son: Reg (Grace) Pretty, Clarenville; grandchildren: Brian (Rochelle) and Barry Elliott; Dana (Murphy) King (Ken); Darrin and David Murphy; Greg, Stephen and Heather Pretty; sister, Ida (Cornelius) Goulding of Gambo; sisters-in-law: Mildred (William) Reader of Bloomfield/Musgravetown and Cavell Pretty of Dildo; brother-in-law, Leslie Pretty of Dildo; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to take place from the S.A. Citadel, Gambo, Thursday, October 4, at 2 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to: The Work of Major Melva Elliott, Brazil, The Glenbrook Lodge or The S.A. cemetery Fund, Gambo.
October 03, 2001
COMERFORD, Christopher N.G. - passed away suddenly on June 3, 2002 in Scarborough, Ontario, at age 55. Beloved son of Margaret and the late William B. Comerford of St. John`s, Nfld. Survived by his brothers: Bill (Marilou) of Ottawa, Doug and Garry (Anne) of St. John`s, Derick (Jean) of Brampton and sisters: Mary Beth (Greg Twining) of St. John`s and Cathy of Hamilton. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at ANDREWS COMMUNITY FUNERAL CENTRE, BRAMALEA CHAPEL, 8190 Dixie Road (north of Steeles Ave.) (905)456-8190 on Wednesday, June 5 from 7- 9 p.m. Funeral to take place in St. John`s, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
June 06, 2002
SHARPE, Lavinia Reecie - Passed peacefully away on October 3, 2000 at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital. Lavinia Reecie Sharpe, age 93. Predeceased by her husbands: Edward Tucker (1929), George Sharpe (1989); sons: David (1996) and George (1996). Left with fond and loving memories, daughters: Myrtle (Hubert) Mercer, with whom she resided in St. Philips, Edith (Arthur) Jones, Carrie (Moses) Tucker, Rita (John) Squires; daughters-in-law: Rowena Sharpe and Virtue Sharpe; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, October 6, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Philips Anglican Church. Interment at St. Philips Anglican cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Philips Church Building Fund.
October 04, 2000
MARSHALL, Andy - passed away suddenly at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, April 9, 2001, Andy Marshall of Clarenville, aged 70 years. Retired employee of Terra Nova Tel, Honourable Member Clarenville Volunteer Fire Department. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Violet, of 44 years; daughters: Kay (George Davis), Shoal Harbour, Karen (Tim Greening), Harcourt and Joanne, Ontario; sons: Andy (Dianne), Aspen Brook and Kenneth (Judy), Clarenville; sister Rita Clarke, Victoria Village, Carbonear; four grandchildren: Jason, Mitchell, David and Justin; and a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 from St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Clarenville. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Tel Pioneers, C/O Grace Hiscock, Clarenville, NF.
April 11, 2001
DROVER, Lenzie Enid (nee Cluett) - passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughter, son and daughter-in-law on June 2, 2002 at Sunnybrook Women`s College Hospital, Toronto, ON. Lenzie was in her 88th year and is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Peter Drover, February 26, 1998. Lenzie was born in Garnish on July 28, 1914 and lived in Portugal Cove for over 63 years where she was an active and loved member of the community. She will truly be missed. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter Angela A. Pfeiffer (Carl), San Antonio, Texas; son James E. Drover and daughter-in-law Margaret Drover, Portugal Cove; grandchildren: Mark Adamson, Dallas, Texas, Nancy Marcus (Craig), Oxnard, California, Jennifer Drover (David Mattinen), Toronto, ON, Janice Drover, Toronto, ON; great-grandchildren: Jack and Peter Marcus. She is also survived by her sisters: Flora Sissons (Bart), Los Angeles, California, Susie Day, Garnish, Joyce Mitchell (Warrick), Boston, Massachusetts, and her brother Ernest Cluett (Bertha), Garnish. Also mourning her loss is a large circle of relatives and friends, both in Canada and in the United States. The family will receive visitors at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6 from 2- 4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove on Friday, June 7, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. After the graveside service, a reception celebrating her life will be held at the St. Lawrence Anglican Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Lawrence Anglican Church or a charity of choice.
June 06, 2002
RYAN, Nicholas - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Hospital on Monday, September 6, 1999, age 77 years, predeceased by his parents, three brothers, one sister. Leaving to mourn two brothers: Raymond (Annie), Fermeuse, John (Cecilia), Cambridge, Ont. & a large circle of relatives & friends. Remains resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Funeral on Thursday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Fermeuse. Interment at St. Charles Borromeo cemetery, Fermeuse.
September 08, 1999
DROWNS, Lillian - Passed peacefully away at Escasoni Complex on June 5, 2002, age 82 years, of Bell Island. Leaving to mourn five daughters: Edna Weir (Allan), Joyce Chafe, Mary Howlett (Patrick), all at Ontario, Lillian Chafe (Carl), Topsail, Tina Salvatore, Ontario; nine sons: Lloyd (Margaret), Bell Island, Colin (Meeson), Cyril (Patricia), Alex (Lynn), Karl (Kimberly), Ralph (Suzanna), Terry (Carla), David (Debbie), all at Ontario, Allen at home; several brothers and sister; thirty grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast`s Funeral Home. Funeral services on Friday, June 7, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. in St. Cyprian`s Church. Interment to follow in Anglican cemetery, Bell Island.
June 06, 2002
ESCOTT, Albert (Bud) - Passed peacefully away at home, after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, June 4, 2002. Albert (Bud) Escott, age 72 years. Leaving to mourn wife Marie (Silver); daughter Linda Harvey (Doug); son Robert (Helen); daughter Sue Bill (Don); brothers: Edward (Ted), Bruce and wife Pat; sisters: Shirley Earles (Bill), June Angel (Bill), Sandy Purchase (Ralph); grandchildren: Stephen, Kathryn, Karyn Harvey; Colin, Daniel, Sabrina Escott; Nicholas, Jessica, Lauren Bill; very special friend Pat Marrie, as well as many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Wednesday, June 5 from 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. and Thursday, June 6 from 12 noon- 10 p.m. Funeral service on Friday, June 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. from St. Michael and All Angels Church. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
June 06, 2002
FORSEY, Harvey - Native of Grand Bank, Newfoundland, age 70, Passed peacefully away in the early hours of Sunday, April 8, 2000 at Uxbridge, Ontario, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father and mother, John and Eliza Forsey (Bungay). Leaving to mourn his wife Janie (Chalk); three children: Glen, Ruth (Geoff Gibson) and Lisa (Tyrill Allin); his four grandchildren: Daniel and Amanda Finney, Courtney Gibson and Skyler Allin; his two sisters: Edith (White) and Hannah (Gerry Leahy); and a wide circle of other family and friends. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 in Uxbridge, Ontario. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
April 12, 2001
SPURRELL, Troy - passed away suddenly at Moncton, NB, Troy Daniel Spurrell, age 25, beloved son of Daphne, St. John`s. Leaving to mourn a special Aunt Blanche; a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral Service from Barrett`s Chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 6th, 2000 with interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
October 04, 2000
