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GROVES, Esther Josephine - passed away peacefully at the Holyes-Escasoni Complex on August 5, 2003 in her 88th year, Esther Josephine Groves. Predeceased by husband George James Groves (1979), son Stephen Groves (1942). Left with fond memories are sons George (Irene), Celestine (Patricia), Robert Alexander (Sharon), Kenneth (Penny); daughters Ina (Robert Byrne), Veronica (Patrick Walsh), Ruth (Pierre Rivard), Bertha Ellis, Marilyn (Edward Rumsey), Ann-Marie (Skip Hurley), Esther (James Scoville). Also left to mourn 31 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral mass will be held from St. Teresa`s Parish on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Interment will be at the Anglican cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers accepted or donations can be made to the Diabetes Association or the Parkinsons Foundation.
August 07, 2003
HANN, Sarah M. (Sally) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, August 1, 2002, Sarah M. Hann (Sally), age 88 years. Predeceased by husband Thomas Hann; parents: Albert and Ella Andrews; brothers: Peter, Chris, Phil, Albert, Jack. Survived by daughter Julie (Joe Blaha) of Virginia; sisters: Mercedes Robinson, Chester, Virginia; Sevilla Owczarack, Colonial Heights, Virginia; Julie Alam (John), South Orange, New Jersey; Joan Andrews, St. John`s; stepchildren: Maureen (John Whiffen), Fox Harbour; Anita (Bob MacLeod), BC; John Hann (Rita), Quebec; Tom Hann (Margaret), Alberta; four grandchildren: Michelle, Chester, Virginia; Christine Evans (J.D.), Ford, Virginia; Lori A. Lively (Charles), Prince George, Virginia; Sandra L. Hegamyer (Stephen), Mechanicsville, Virginia; six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 5, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George County, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
August 03, 2002
HEARN, Katherine R. - Formerly of Bay Bulls, Newfoundland. passed away on August 2, 2003 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. Predeceased by her sisters May (Power), Anna (Cashin), Dorothy (McMahon) and her brothers Arthur, Ambrose and Samuel. She leaves to mourn many nephews and nieces. Funeral service at the Lady`s Chapel of St. Patrick`s Basilica, 454 Rene Levesque West, Montreal on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Family will receive condolences at the Lady`s Chapel one hour prior to service. Interment at the Field of Honour cemetery, Pointe Claire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Benedict Labre House 1857, boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3H 1J9, or to a charity of your choice.
August 07, 2003
HIBBS, Harold Hussey Sr. - Con˛ - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Aug. 2, 2002, Harold - Con˛ Hibbs Sr., aged 75 years. Left with fond memories are his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Harriet; 8 children: Bazel (Barb), Stan (Denise), Melvin (Barbara), Evelyn (Wayne), Harold (Ivy), Jackie, Clara (Blaine), Connie (Lees); sisters, Gertrude Churchill (Egbert) and Ethel; brother William (Rita); 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; special grandchildren: Shane, Chad and Jade and friend Wilson Andrews; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 2-10 p.m. an Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug. 5, 2002 at 11 a.m. from Memorial United Church, Portugal Cove-St. Philip`s followed by cremation. Interment on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the United Church cemetery, Bauline Line. As an expression of sympathy, friends or relatives may send flowers or charitable donations in his memory to the Memorial United Church Building Fund.
August 03, 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. Left to mourn his loving memories, wife and best friend, Jan, 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. 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 01, 2000
LASKEY, Patricia - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on August 1, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer, Patricia Laskey (nee Cotter), aged 53 years. Left to mourn with fond memories, her husband Ralph; son David; daughter Diane; sister Mabel Reid; nephew Stephen; niece Jeannette and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Service will take place from the United Church, Shoal Harbour on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the new United cemetery, Shoal Harbour. In her memory, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.
August 03, 2002
LEDREW, Francis (Frank) Earl - passed away Thursday, August 1st, 2002, Francis (Frank) Earl LeDrew in his 92nd year. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by his wife of 69 years, Florizel (Floss) LeDrew; six children: Shirley Joan Sweetland (Fred), David Barry LeDrew (Betty Lou), Steward Boyd LeDrew (Joan), Brenda Jane (Vince Keyes), Deborah Francis LeDrew (Frank Balogh), Terry Denise LeDrew; grandchildren: Chris, Jane, Ann, Barry Robert, Nancy, Vicky, Stephen, Frank, Lisa, Susan, Scott, Nicole, Shelly, Peter, Brock, Cindy, Karen, Stephen, Sheila, Kip, Rachael, Richard, Cristy, Buster and Shadow; great-grandchildren: Erin, Amy, Zachary, Joshua and Nathan, Adam and Andrea, Courtney, Jason, Nicole and Jessie, Caleb, David, Peter and Leslie-Ann, Sarah, Heather, Rebecca, Kirsten, Erika, Andrew, Heather and Scott, Shannon, Diane, Sarah, Amy J., Mathieu, Alexandre, Jacinta, Danica; special friends Sandra Skeard, Wanda Hynes and numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Peter John LeDrew; siblings: Ida Edens, Hazel Pollard-Burnell, William LeDrew, Walter LeDrew, Kathleen (Kit) MacGillivray, Vera McLean, Robert LeDrew, Boyd LeDrew. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Humber Valley United Church, Pasadena, Reverend Tony Newell officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit The Humber Valley United Church, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pasadena Lions Club. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre`s Funeral Homes Ltd., Corner Brook.
August 03, 2002
CAREW, William Alphonse - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Monday, January 27, 2003, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer, William Alphonse Carew, age 67 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife Geraldine; children: Kenneth (Marguerite), David and Verna (David Burkinshaw); five dearly loved grandchildren: Meghan, Mark, Matthew, Melanie and James; sisters: Aneitha Sheaves and Selena Parsons; brothers: Frank (Mary) and Eric (Sylvia), and many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. In accordance with his wishes, a private family service in celebration of his life will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road. No visitation or flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to any local food bank. The family extends a sincere thank you to the doctors and staff of the Health Sciences Centre and the Leonard A. Miller Centre for their professional and compassionate care.
January 28, 2003
MERCER, Marjorie Mary - Passed peacefully away on August 2nd, 2002 after a long battle with Alzheimer`s disease, Marjorie Mary Mercer of Shea Heights, in her 61st year. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Mary; sister Florence and brother Raymond. She leaves to mourn her loving and supportive husband Terry Barnes; brothers: Edward (Nell), Eric (Madonna); sister-in-law Bernadette and their families, all of St. John`s; and brother-in-law Peter Carmody (Shirley) and family of Iverness, Scotland. Also leaving to mourn her mother-in-law Edna Barnes; brothers-in-law Randy (Madonna), Darrell (Lorilee), Johnny (Julie); sisters-in-law Karen Synyard (Johnny) and Joanne Dwyer (Jim), as well as a large number of relatives and friends, especially her loyal caregiver and dear friend Jackie Hennessey. Remains resting at Caul`s Funeral Home on LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday 7-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. John Bosco Church on Monday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Rest in peace.
August 03, 2002
MALONEY, M.E. (Queen) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, August 5, 2003, age 95. Predeceased by husband Cyril (1993) and son Douglas (1966). Leaving to mourn two sons: Eugene (Regis) and Max (Madonna); three daughters: Alma, Edna (Jose) and Maureen (Joe); thirty-one grandchildren and forty great-grandchildren; sister: Mary Mercer; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Ryan`s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls 2-10 Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral notice to be announced.
August 07, 2003
MERCER, Alexandria Nancy - Passed peacefully away at the Janeway Hospital on Friday, Aug. 2, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer, Alex Mercer, Manuels, aged 9 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her parents Bernie and Louise, two brothers, Riley and Jamie; grandparents Jack and Myrtle Mercer, Richard and Yvonne Ralph; great-grandmothers, Margaret Eason and Nancy Rideout; special friend to mommy, Sharon Mercer; also uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Resting at James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation on Saturday, 2 - 9:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Monday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral will take place on Monday, Aug. 5, 2002 at 2 p.m., at the Salvation Army Citadel, Long Pond. Cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Alex`s memory to the Children`s Wish Foundation. God`s Will Be Done.
August 03, 2002
CAREEN, Hannah - passed away suddenly but peacefully on October 19, 2002, Hannah Careen, age 70, of Point Lance. Predeceased by her parents, Lar and Lizzie; husband Philip; sister, Dorothy; brothers, Edmund and Milton; sister-in-law Debbie Careen; and brother-in-law Ned McDonald. Leaving to mourn, her husband Aloysius; daughters, Ruth (Lloyd Gilbert), Monica (Al Nash), Geraldine (Bobby Nash); sons, Martin (Sandra), Calvin (Cathy), Dale (Yenni); 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also leaving to mourn are her sisters, Madeline, Rose (Leo Gardiner), Ida (Clem O`Keefe); her brothers, Kevin, Clem, Clarence (Judy), Allan (Gertie), Tony (Michelle); and a very large circle of friends and relatives who will always remember her kind heart. Hannah will be resting at Mary Queen of Peace R.C. Church, Point Lance with funeral service to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Manning`s Funeral Services, St. Bride`s.
October 21, 2002
COCHRANE, Marie - Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Care Centre on Sunday, Oct. 20 in the presence of family and friends after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, of Bond`s Path, Placentia, age 60 years. Leaving to mourn, her husband Peter; sons and daughters, William (Emma), Patrick (Sue), Loretta McGrath (Eugene), Tom, Mike, Rose Marie Lake (Rodney); 13 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Patrick Martin (Eliza), Michael Martin (Theresa), Loretta Knight (Buddy), Bridget Whitehead (Gerry), Theresa Whittington (Jim), Rose Marie Riley (Mike), Ann Wakeham (Derm), Donna Clarke (Ed), Margaret Brewer (friend Richard); special friends, Vera Martin and Linda Bowering; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs` Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia, at a time to be announced. Interment to follow in Coombs Memorial cemetery, Southeast Placentia.
October 21, 2002
