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COFFIN, Sarah E. - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Nursing Home on April 12, 2001 at the age of 96. Predeceased by her husband William. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories one son George (Sheila), Robinsons; one daughter Marie Blackwood (Bertram), Mount Pearl; two sisters: Jessie, Toronto and Mary (Hector), Grand Bank; four grandchildren: Bill, Lloyd, Deanna and Kimberley; five great-grandchildren: Jerry, Nicole, Hayley, Sarah, Myala; one great-great-grandchild Abigail; many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to take place at Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke`s Nursing Home.
April 14, 2001
BURT, Gertrude (Gertie) (nee Hibbs) - Passed peacefully away after a short battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, June 3, 2002, Gertrude Burt, age 59 years. Predeceased by her daughter Elsie, parents: Silas and Levina Hibbs and sister Byrlnn Randall. Leaving to mourn with loving memories her devoted husband of 42 years, Cyril Burt; two loving daughters: Betty (Ron) Barker and Alice Lane; one devoted son Ivan (Linda); nine grandchildren Ron (Jr.), Adam, Jennifer, Marybeth, Samantha, Heidi, Kerrianne, Jannessa and Andrew; three sisters: Bessie (Martin) Burt, Daisy (Dwight) Langdon and Mabel Keats; three brothers: Art (Olive) Hibbs, Norman (Janet) Hibbs and Rex (Marg) Hibbs; also special friends: Joyce Ash and Cavelle Gallagher, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 7- 9 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.- 12 noon Wednesday. Funeral service to take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 from Barrett`s Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Interment in the Salvation Army cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
June 04, 2002
SKEHANS, Ralph J. - With great regret the family of Ralph Skehans, Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, formerly of Bell Island, wish to announce his sudden passing on September 29, 2000 in his 43rd year. Predeceased by his parents, William and Nina Skehans. Left to mourn his loving memories, wife and best friend, Jan of Spiritwood; his three children: Krista, Melissa and Shane, all at Bell Island; stepson, Kenneth and family, Ontario; six sisters: Joan Parsons (Sidney), Carol Kitchen (Winston), Vivian Howell (Sig, deceased), Diane King (Lindsay), Irene Eveleigh (Malcolm), Jean Kearley (Ray); three brothers: John (Sally), William (Margaret), Terry (Cynthia); numerous special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; aunts: Mary Butler, Torbay and Alice White, Carbonear; special family from Spiritwood: Mom and Jack, Dave and Marilyn, Donna and their families; Don, Carmen and T.J., Tina, Gene, Tanner and Brianna. Resting at Pendergast`s Funeral Home, with visitation on Monday, October 2, 2000. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 in St. Michael`s Church at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic cemetery, Bell Island.
October 02, 2000
HILLIER, Albert J. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 after a happy and active life, in his 74th year, Albert Hillier of Blaketown. Predeceased by his wife Agnes and daughter-in-law Gladys. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his loving and devoted friend Vera King; sons: Hughie, Don (Phyllis), Will (Judy), Richard (Sandra), Chris (Sherry); daughters: Melba (Gerald), Margaret (Denny), Helen (Charlie), Kim (Raymond); 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister Alice Dawe; brother Raymond (Leah); also many other relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Service to take place at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blaketown on Friday, April 13, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Blaketown. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blaketown. - Not lost to memory or to love, But safe in our Father`s Home Above.˛
April 12, 2001
CODNER, Christopher Derek - Died accidentally on Sunday, June 2nd, 2002, Christopher Derek Codner, age 17, of Torbay. Dearly loved son of Dianne and Derek; special brother of Stephen and Kimberly. Also mourning his loss are grandparents, Betty and Lou Martin and Gladys and the late Charles Codner; aunts and uncles: Graham (Aggie) Codner, Andy (Kellie) Codner, Jennie (Gus) Martin, Gale (Joe) Burke, Charlene (John) Hickey, Linda Keating (Mike), Nicole Garrett (Steve Tapper), Helen Laird (Bruce), Paul Martin; cousins: Lisa and Leslie Codner, Karen and Jeff Martin, Krista and Jonathon Burke, Jason, Bradley and April Hickey, Lucas Codner, Laura and Andy Keating, Brad Garrett, Greg and Emily Laird; best friends: Luke Hayes, Matthew Manning and Adam Kavanagh and special girlfriend Amy Forsey, and many other friends and relatives. Funeral arrangements by Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Monday, June 3 from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. and Tuesday, June 4 from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 2 p.m. from Holy Trinity Church. Interment to follow at Holy Trinity cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Holy Trinity High School Scholarship Fund.
June 04, 2002
DROVER, A. Malcolm (Mac) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, June 2, 2002, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Winnie Drover; sister Shirley Ryan; and brother Ernie Drover. Leaving to mourn, his wife Betty (Cross); daughter Susan Foster (Gene) of Minnesota; son Robert (fiancee Stephanie) of Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Carla, Jonathan and Pamela Foster and Matthew Drover; sisters: Pat Robertson (Art) and Betty Williams; brother Fred (Sheila); sisters-in-law: Marilyn Bartlett and Roberta Phillips (Gerald) in Great Britain; and a number of other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving friends at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2- 4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue. Inurnment at the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic.
June 04, 2002
HUDSON, Muriel - An Angel of God will be remembered and loved forever in our hearts. Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, Saturday, January 25, 2003, Muriel Isabelle Hudson, age 78. Predeceased by her parents Grace and Robert, her sister Doris and her brothers Gordon, Charles and Ronald. Leaving to mourn her sister Gertrude Butler, brothers; David and wife Jean, Ralph (Betty) and Eric. Special caregiver and niece Millicent Butler and a large circle of nieces and nephews as well as her friends of Kelly`s Brook apartments and seniors resource centre. Burial arrangements to be held at a later date. A memorial services to take place 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 29th, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Donations may be made to the Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association or a charity of one`s choice.
January 27, 2003
STURGE, Margaret (nee Rice) - After a long and courageous battle with diabetes and kidney disease, Margaret Passed peacefully away on Aug. 3, 2003 at Chancellor Park where she had been resident since May 2002. Margaret was 71 years old. Beloved wife of the late Franklyn Sturge, Margaret is survived by her dearly loved and devoted son Derrick and daughter-in-law Paula. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends who shared in her life, including her sisters Marie (Mel) and Maureen, and her brother Frank (Lorraine). A special thank you to all those who cared and supported her over the last several months including the caring staff at Chancellor Park, Jim and Ollie McDonald and Marina Osborne. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday from Carnell`s Chapel at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. The family kindly acknowledges floral tributes or donations may be made in her memory to the dialysis unit at the Health Sciences Complex.
August 04, 2003
MURPHY, Patrick F. - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, June 3, 2002. Patrick F. Murphy, formerly of Crawley`s Island, Placentia Bay, age 67 years. Predeceased by his mother, Anne, 1993. Left with fond and loving memories, his loving father, Peter J. Murphy, Fahey`s Personal Care Home, Fermeuse; loving and devoted wife Sarah (nee Pittman); son Fergus, daughter Cheryl Westcott, son Derek (Judy Ann); grandchildren: Melissa, Todd, Courtney, Mark, Ryan, Neil and Brian and Brad Kelly; brothers and sisters: Marg Barron, PEI, Jim (Mary), Labrador City, Sheila Chidley (Eddie), Renews, Philomena Williams (Max), Goulds, Lorraine Pittman (Alvin), Mount Pearl, Patricia Barnable (Gerald), Placentia, Joan O`Neill, Kippens; father-in-law Alex Pittman; special nephew Scott Murphy and special niece Laurie Pittman, as well as many nieces, nephews and many devoted friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Holy Apostles Church Restoration Fund, Renews. 'Will be Loved and Sadly Missed by All'
June 04, 2002
DORAN, Evelyn Mary - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, October 02, 2000, Evelyn Mary Doran (nee French), aged 89 years. Predeceased by husband Daniel in 1978. Leaving to mourn her sad loss, sons: Jim (Elizabeth), Torbay, John (Ursula), Toronto, Dan (Sis), Logy Bay, Paddy, Toronto, Dick (Janet), Outer Cove; daughters: Mary Pauba, New York, Lucy Conway (Fred), St. John`s, Ruby Hickey (Dennis), Outer Cove, Ethel Hogan, St. John`s; sisters: Stella Antle (Max), Florida, Lucy French, St. John`s; brother James (Lizzie), Coley`s Point; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Tuesday 2-10 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Outer Cove. Interment at St. Francis of Assisi cemetery, Outer Cove.
October 03, 2000
ROSE, Laura - Passed peacefully away after a short illness at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2002, Laura Rose (Tilley) at the age of 71. Left to mourn with special loving memories, her husband Paul of 49 years; daughter Debbie (Jimmy Coady), Michelle, Lesley and Christopher; daughter Linda (Wayne Windsor), Shannon, Justin, Stephen, and Jason; son Gary (Marjorie), Tracey, Matthew, and Amanda; daughter Brenda (Bob Inkpen), Jennifer and Jason; son Randy (Donna), Kimberley; brothers: Art Tilley (Mary), B.C., Gordon Tilley (Noreen), St. John`s, Lloyd Tilley, Logy Bay; sister-in-law Loretta Conway, St. John`s; brothers-in-law: Bill Rose (Elva), Logy Bay, Al Rose (Mary), Logy Bay; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Monday 12 noon- 9 p.m., and Tuesday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 11 a.m. from St. Francis of Assisi Church. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
June 04, 2002
SMITH, Emily - Died peacefully at Bayview Heights Manor on Sunday, June 2, 2002, Emily Mariah Smith (Saunders). Darling mother of Alice Oram (Azariah), Sarah Jessie Gonzales (Bob, deceased), Annette King (deceased) (Dick), Elizabeth King (Malcolm), Donald Smith (deceased) (Mildred), David Smith (Blanche), Marilyn Downey (Art), Sylvia King (Leonard), Carol Crowther (Mike), Bernice Lockyer (Joe), Doreen Hollett (Alton), Leroy Smith (Marguerite). Also leaving to mourn one sister Melita Pardy (Edward); over eighty grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Also her special friends at Bayview Heights Manor, the staff, owners Derek and Carolann Toope, and many other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Arnold`s Cove from where the funeral will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Brookside. In her memory, donations may be made to the Janeway Hospital Foundation.
SMITH, Lionel P. Jr. - Passed peacefully away after a short illness at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2002, Lionel P. Smith Jr., aged 67 years. Retired Metrobus driver and past honorary vice-president of the Benevolent Irish Society. Leaving to mourn, his loving wife of 40 years, Mary (nee Lawlor); three sons: Neil (Darlene), Andrew (Karen), and Jody (Heather); three precious grandsons: Jordan, Christian, and Ben; one darling granddaughter, Alicia; three sisters: Bernadette (Richard Moores), Madonna (Cec Gosse) and Imelda; two brothers: Charlie and Francis; mother-in-law Isabel Lawlor; two sisters-in-law: Rita (Lew Pearce), Agnes (Ross Poole); and one brother-in-law, Peter Lawlor (Esther). Also 'Special Little Buddies' Paul and Alex Holly. Also mourning his loss, a large circle of friends and relatives, especially life long friend Wilfred O`Driscoll. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday, 12 noon- 10 p.m., and Tuesday 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
June 04, 2002
