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RICHARDS, Robert Francis (Frank) - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Saturday, December 14, 2002, aged 73 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Susan; son Gary; daughter Beverley (Mario); step-children, Emma (Leo), Bob (Brenda), Maurice (Beth); 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Richards (Bea); sisters, Jean Tucker (Jim), Leona Lambe (Rodger), Stella Stanford (Ron), Mildred Cooper; brother-in-law Robert Pressley; sister-in-law Violet Richards; best friend Harry Lacey; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 10 a.m.-12 noon Wednesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2002 from Cochrane Street United Church. Interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
December 16, 2002
WHITE, Gary - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, December 15, 2002, Gary White, aged 49 years. Leaving to mourn his loving parents, Ray and Leah White at St. John`s; sisters, Shirley Chafe and Daphne Pierce; one nephew; five nieces; and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 2-8 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2002 with cremation to follow at Gary`s request. Memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2002 from Barrett`s Chapel. No flowers by request.
December 16, 2002
KENNEDY, Dorothy Eva (Hancock) (nee Abbott) - passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, March 31, 2003, in her 69th year. Predeceased by her first husband, Mark Hancock. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, her husband John; sons Wilson (Christine), Lloyd (Debbie), John (Margie); daughters: Classie (Cyril), Carol (Randy), Bonnie (Gary); 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother Robert Abbott (Anne); sisters: Ettie Saunders of Gambo; Classie Gillard (Bob), Yellowknife; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday, April 3rd, 2003, at 10 a.m. from Caul`s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. - Eternal Rest, Grant unto Her O Lord˛
April 01, 2003
KWASNIK (NEE EVANS), E. Jean - Passed peacefully away at the Interfaith Citizen`s Home, Carbonear on Monday, March 31, 2003, E. Jean Kwasnik (nee Evans) of Small Point, age 78 years. Predeceased by parents: George and Ethel Evans; son: Joe. Leaving to mourn spouse: G. Stanley Moores; one brother: George (Gertrude) Evans, St. John`s; one sister: Rita Hudson, St. John`s; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, MAIN HIGHWAY, WESTERN BAY until 12:00 noon Wednesday, April 2. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church and cemetery, Broad Cove. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750.
April 01, 2003
LILLY, Alfred - Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on March 29, 2003, Alfred Lilly, age 78 years. Predeceased by parents James and Martha Lilly; sisters: Isabella, Rita and Margaret. Left with loving memories are devoted wife of 50 years Jane (Holloway); sons: Dennis (Joanne) of Carter`s Cove, Douglas of Gander; step-brothers: Burt of Bonavista, Noah and Bob Faulkner of Ontario; grandchildren: Wenda and Melvin Mills, Peter and Karen Lilly, Darren/Anita; and Tony; two great-grandchildren: Claudia Lilly and Lauren Mills; mother-in-law Flossie Smart; also a large circle of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral service Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Pentecostal Church, Gander. Interment Pentecostal cemetery, Glovertown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements through Stacey`s Funeral Home, Gander.
April 01, 2003
PENNEY, Elizabeth Anne (nee Squires) - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Home on Saturday, March 29, 2003, Elizabeth Anne Penney. Aged 85 years. Predeceased by her husband John, 1969; and brother Carson Squires, 2000. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons: Wayne (Jeanne) and Boyd (Jodie) of London, Ontario; daughter Glennis Reid (Mundon) of Chapel Arm; sisters: Mabel Eveleigh of London, Ontario, Gladys Tucker and Olive Squires both of St. John`s; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12 noon-2 p.m. Funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke`s Hostel Fund.
April 01, 2003
CARTER, Stephen Sr. - October 26, 1900 to March 30, 2003. It is with great sadness the family of Steve Carter announces the passing of a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex formerly of Witless Bay at the age of 102. Surrounded by his loving family he entered into eternal rest, Sunday, March 30. Predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Ethel, February 28, 1998. Lovingly remembered by his son Steve (Ita) his daughters Catherine (Harold), Loretta (Leonard), Genevieve (Clar), Gabe and Philomena, his 41 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, his many friends and wonderful care givers at Hoyles Escasoni. Resting at Ryan`s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls. Monday, March 31 2-10 p.m. and Tuesday, April 1, 2-10 p.m. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church, Witless Bay. Interment to follow at Holy Cross R.C. cemetery, Witless Bay.
March 31, 2003
COATES, Reginald James - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex, Reginald James Coates in his 86th year. Predeceased by son Richard in 1996; sisters Madge Gardner and Muriel Dolomount; two brothers: Arthur and William. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Dorothy (nee Wiseman). Also left to mourn Marvin in Halifax, Phyllis (Gary) French, Robert (Helen) in British Columbia, Gail (Tony) Doyle; and stepchildren: John (Phyllis) Stanley, Valerie (Harris) Porter in Port de Grave, Merie Stanley and Wallace (Miyoko) Stanley; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother Winston (Emma) in Upper Gullies; sister-in-law Florence Coates; many nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. Reginald was an avid reader and outdoorsman. After graduating from teachers college he taught school in Torbay and Paradise. During World War II he worked in Argentia. After the war he began work at the Waterford Hospital where he worked for 30 years until his retirement at the age of 60 and he has enjoyed a life correspondence with friends and doing crosswords. During his life he wrote three books, the last of which is currently going to print. Special thanks to the staff of the Hoyles Home, East 2. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and from 10 a.m.-12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral services 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice.
March 31, 2003
GRIFFITHS, William - Passed peacefully away on Monday, April 7, 2003 at his residence William Griffiths, age 84 years. Royal Navy Veteran WWII. Predeceased by his wife Gertrude (nee Hickey); Brothers: Hubert, Clifford, Leonard and Richard. Leaving to mourn two sons: Paul (Marion), Dave (Sharon); three grandchildren: Rhonda in Edmonton, Stephanie, Tony in St. John`s; Sister-in-Law Helen. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 from 7 pm - 10 pm and Wednesday from 2 pm - 5 pm, 7 pm - 10 pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, April 10, 2003 from Corpus Christi Church at 9:30 am. Interment to follow at Belvedere cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to a charity of one`s choice.
April 09, 2003
PENNY, Elizabeth Anne (nee Squires) - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke`s Home on Saturday, March 29, 2003, Elizabeth Anne Penny. Aged 85 years. Predeceased by her husband John, 1969; and brother Carson Squires, 2000. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons: Wayne (Jeanne) and Boyd (Jodie) of London, Ontario; daughter Glennis Reid (Mundon) of Chapel Arm; sisters: Mabel Eveleigh of London, Ontario, Gladys Tucker and Olive Squires both of St. John`s; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12 noon-2 p.m. Funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke`s Hostel Fund.
March 31, 2003
JACKMAN, James G. (Jim) - Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center, Jim Jackman, aged 63 years. Predeceased by his father James Sr. and niece Lisa Marie. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Monica (nee Murphy); his mother Ellen Mary; brothers: Vincent (Mary), Wayne (Linda) and John (Joan); sister Betty (Mike); special family members Frances Davis (Curt) and Marjorie Tulgren (Dave); nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 11, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of Peace with cremation to follow. Interment will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. in the Roman Catholic cemetery, Bell Island. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the S.P.C.A.
April 09, 2003
RIDEOUT, Jacinta - May 20, 1950 to March 30, 2003. It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jacinta Rideout, age 52, announces her passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Leonard A. Miller Centre, St. John`s on Sunday, March 30, 2003. Predeceased by her parents John (Jack) and Mary (Molly) Traverse; parents-in-law Alfred and Frances Rideout; sister-in-law Genevieve Downey. Left with fond and loving memories are husband Tom, St. John`s, NL; son Terry (Collette Bedard), Chetwynd, B.C.; daughters Tina Rideout (Winston Norman), Baie Verte, NL, Margaret and Kara-Lynn, both of St. John`s, NL; sisters: Anna-Mae Hoven (Lawrence), Kathleen Van Rooyen (Jack) and Irene Pumphrey (Joe); brothers - Arthur (Ophelia), Garry (Tammy), Bill (Jesse), John (Adelaine), Jim (Angie), Edward (Carol), Paul (Keri); sisters-in-law Kathleen Dempsey (Joseph), Margaret Ann Reeves (Jerome), Angela Sheils (Murray), Clotilda Dicks (Graham) and Shirley Rideout; brothers-in-law James Rideout (Bertha), Stanley Rideout (Karen), Ron Rideout (Marjorie), Roy Rideout (Gwen) and Russell Downey and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John`s on Monday from 2-9 pm; Resting at Wimbleton`s Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte on Tuesday from 6 pm-10 pm, Wednesday from 10 am-10 pm and Thursday from 10 am -12 noon. Funeral Mass to take place from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 6 Highway 410, Baie Verte on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at the St. Pius X Roman Catholic cemetery, Baie Verte. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made in Jacinta`s memory to the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre Sunshine Garden through the South and Central Health Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wimbleton`s Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home (709)-532-9555.
March 31, 2003
YARD, Major Arthur Joseph - 88, husband of the late Bridget Ann Yard, died Friday March 28, 2003 at his home. He was born at Cape Broyle, Newfoundland June 3, 1914 and came to America in December of 1936. Mr. Yard served in the Merchant Marine from 1936-1941 and participated in the North Atlantic Run from America to Europe. When America became involved in the war, he joined the U.S. Army at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina and was assigned to the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was later called to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, serving during the summer and winter campaigns 1951-1952. Major Yard retired from the Army at Ft. Eustis, Va., in June 1966. He then took a position with the Department of the Army as a Marine Maintenance Supervisor of Equipment assigned to Vietnam. He served in that capacity until the end of the Vietnam War. Major Yard is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and former member of the Masters Mates and Pilots Association. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Newport News, Va. One more old soldier from World War II, Korea, and St. John`s, Newfoundland has been called home. Major Yard is survived by several nieces and nephews; and special friend and care giver, Sonja S. Rochelle. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday at Weymouth Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at St. Jerome Catholic Church by the Rev. Joseph Majewski. Interment with full military honors will be in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. Arrangements are with Weymouth Funeral Home, 12746 Nettles Dr., Newport News, VA. 23606.
March 31, 2003
KANE, Thomas J. - Passed peacefully away on April 8, 2003 at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, Tom Kane, aged 64 years. Predeceased by his loving daughter Roma on March 17, 1999. Leaving to mourn long time companion and best friend Anne, son Tom (Linda); Daughters: Pamela and Cheryl-Anne; Grandchildren: Amie, Danielle, Christopher, Gabrielle, Lindsey and Kimberley. Cremation has taken place at his request. Visitation to take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 from 7 pm - 10 pm at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, April 10 at 10 am from Caul`s Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations greatly appreciated on behalf of NL Cancer Society or Janeway Children`s Wish Foundation.
April 09, 2003
