Marjorie June (White) Browne – June 29, 1957 to April 27, 2019 Marjorie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Western Regional Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook. Left to cherish her precious memories are husband Bill, daughters and sons-in-law Melanie and Richard Cormier, Melissa and Doug Harrison, son Michael and two treasured grandchildren, Emily and Liam Cormier. Loved and missed by siblings Lorraine (Jack), Nancy (Paul), Fred (Elsie), Rose (Lloyd), Anne (Martin), Dave (Lorraine), Cathy (Gord), Trudy (Harve), and Bonnie (Bill). Fondly remembered by Bill’s siblings Dermot (Mary), Brendan (Laura), Pat (Marjorie), Kevin (Bernie), Jim (Sheila), Sheila, Howard (Pam), Betty (Francis), and Joan (Melvin). Marjorie also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Predeceased by parents, Max and Edith White, sister Mary Smith and parents-in-law Clarence and Julia Browne. Special thanks to the medical team at Western Regional Memorial, and especially to Dr. Smith whose empathy will always be remembered. Marjorie was well known for her creativity, generosity and thoughtfulness. She loved to share her talents by knitting, crafting and cooking for others. Marge was most caring and compassionate when providing help for those in need. She easily made friends wherever she went, often bonding over a game of cards or bingo. A donation in Marjorie’s memory to the Long Harbour Cemetery Fund or the Children’s Janeway Hospital is appreciated. Visitation is Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m  at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Funeral service to take place Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Jerome’s Church, Long Harbour.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Catherine Power, aged 96. Mom passed peacefully away at Placentia Health Care Centre on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family. Predeceased by parents, Joseph and Sarah Ellen King nee (Pretty), 6 of her siblings of whom she was the oldest, her loving husband of 60 years, Martin, her sons James and Gerald, and daughters Rita and Lucy. Leaving to mourn with broken hearts and loving memories are son Bernard (Veronica), son Martin Jr., daughter Shirley, son Terry, daughter Sandra Smith (George), daughter Joyce Picco (Neil), son Barry (Janet), son Richard (Mary), son Glen (Kim). Sisters Celine Hammond & Agnes Keating (Ron) and brother.  Cecil King. Also leaving behind are her beloved 31 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Wake will be held at St. Jerome’s Church in Long Harbour on Friday, April 26, 10 – 12, 2 – 4 pm, and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 am. Private internment to take place at later date. Mom loved flowers . Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a Charity of Ones Choice. This extraordinary woman who now sits with the angels went by many, many names: -Mary Catherine by her beloved mother and father -Kit/Kitty by her loving husband of 60 years -Grandma/ grandmother / nan by 31 children -Great-grandma by 42 children -Great-great grandma by 12 children -Aunt Catherine by countless nieces and nephews -Sister by 9 brothers and sisters, And most endearingly called MOM by 13 very grateful and now heartbroken children who say goodbye to her today. Mom was a woman devoted to her home and her family. So much so that when she […]

Shirley M. Collett   August 29, 1931 of Fair Haven passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Lions Manor, Placentia. Predeceased by her husband Chesley, daughters Ruby and Cynthia.  Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her 4 sons and 3 daughters.  Hubert (Carrie), Harold (Laurie), Joe (Debbie), Paul (Paula), Barbara (Cyril), Geraldine (Gerard), Sherry (Shawn).  15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  3 sisters; Gertie (Hallett), Lillian, Phylis (Ernest) and 1 brother; Elwood (Mabel). Visitation will take place Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19 from 2-4pm at St. Paul’s By the Sea United Church, Fair Haven.  Celebration of her life will take place Saturday, April 20 at 2pm. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to St. Paul’s By the Sea United Church, Fair Haven. Special Thank-you to the staff of Lions Manor for the comforting and wonderful care given to our mother for her short stay there. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hollaway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

Fahey (nee Smith), Doreen 1945-2019 Passed away suddenly and peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2019, aged 73 years, at her home in BELLEVUE, NL, in the presence of her loving husband of 34 years Thomas (Tom). Predeceased by her parents Jacob and Julia Smith and all of her brothers and sisters. Leaving to mourn with her husband are her siblings’ children and their families, Tom Peters (Navi), Larry McCarthy, Gordon McCarthy(Jackie), Doreen Thorne(Dave), Trudy Power(Art), Derrick McCarthy(Marie), Pauline Power(Ron), Debbie Ranger(Tony), Connie Smith(Roland), Derrick Smith, Larry Brace, Katina Mandavia (Diku), Albert Smith, Terry Smith, Dave Smith(Jennie), Gerald Smith, Ronald Smith,  Brenda Smith, Avalon Smith, Elwood Smith(Jenny) Ina Brace (Angus), David Smith (Norma), Miriam Hoskins (Gerard), Louise Smith, Beverley Cull (Peter), David Power (Donna), Paul Power (Lorraine), Richard Power, Cindy Meadows, Marina Drake. Also mourning are her brothers-in law and sisters-in law and their families, Betty Smith, Max Brace, Jean Smith, Beatrice Smith, Ann Walsh (Tom), Frank Fahey, Wendy Fahey, Michael Fahey(Gloria), Evelyn Newhook(Winston), Edward Fahey(Lisa), Felix Fahey(Wende), and aunt Georgina Bellows. Left with fond and loving memories her very special friend Carol Smith. A celebration of her life will be held at the Ascension Anglican Church, CHANCE COVE, NL beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment to take place at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Ascension Church, Chance Cove.