Passed peacefully away at her home in Chapel Arm Sarah Frances Griffin(Pretty) on November 28th 2023. Predeceased by parents James and Nellie Pretty, husband Vincent, son Edward ,grandsons Cody and Christopher, her 7 sisters 1 brother and special son in law Greg .Leaving to mourn with broken hearts a loving sister Nellie Power and Sarah’s 11 children: Chris (Elwood) Cecilia (Jerome) Sharon(Rick) Jim(Helen) Gerald(Tammy) Glenda(Gus) Darren(Shirley)Rodney(Christine) Donnie(Nancy) Dwayne(Shelly) Patricia (Ken) 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren plus a large circle of family and friends . Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Friday December 1st at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Sarah(Sadie) was known for her wonderful story telling and her funny jokes. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Roman Catholic Church, Chapel. Inurnment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery on Long Harbour Road. Rest peacefully in the arms of the angels. Always in our hearts .We love you
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Henry Thomas Brenton
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Henry Thomas Brenton, age 65 years, at the Health Sciences Centre on November 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Henry is predeceased by his parents Henry and Agnes(Harston) and his first wife Betty(Kelly) Brenton. Henry was a family man, a devoted husband, a loving brother, father and grandfather. He will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Effie, daughters Andrea(Kenny), Karley(Ben), Amber(Evan) and son Chris(Stephanie), the joys of his life, his grandchildren: Henry, Benjamin, Quentin, Sophie and Sullivan, brothers: Aubrey, Gerard(Edwina),John (Margaret), sisters: Margaret Shea, Mary Norman(Dominic), Joanne Brushett (George), Karen Brake (Fred), step mother Bernice Brenton, step brothers: Brendon Loder (Kimberly) Glen Loder (Shelly), step sisters: Lynette Loder (Cory) and Maureen Cloutier. Also leaving to mourn with years of special memories; the brothers and sisters in law of the White and Kelly families, all nieces and nephews, and several close, life-long friends, who all meant so much to him. Henry was actively involved in his communities. He served as President of the Federation of Labor on the Burin Peninsula, Chairperson of the South Coast District Council, was a member of the Marystown Fire Department, a member of the Green Mountain Lodge Committee and also served as a Counsellor and Mayor of Normans Cove/Long Cove for a number of years up until his passing. Anyone who was fortunate enough to meet Henry was instantly drawn to his positive outlook, wit, stories and jokes. He will be mourned by many. The family sends sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s for the care and compassion provided during this difficult time. In addition, the family would also like to […]
Agnes Norman (nee Williams)
It is with broken hearts and many beautiful memories that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend Agnes Norman, nėe Williams of Long Harbour, Newfoundland on November 20th, 2023. She is predeceased by parents Joseph and Mary as well as brother Leslie and in-laws Thomas and Alice Norman. She lived a full life as a teacher and a mother. She was surrounded by people who loved her and a family who felt blessed to have had her in their lives. She will be lovingly remembered and always cherished by her husband of 52 years, Adrian; her children Alisa (Bernie Thorne), Amy (Richard Kohli), and Alana (Tim Burke), and daughter of her heart, Tracy (Thomas Cooper); treasured grandchildren Ryan, Noah, Juli, Jack, Katie, Lucy, Andrew, Aspen, Mary, and Adelaide; her sisters Mary and Sheila and brother Doug, special niece Corrina Newhook, cherished friends Frank and Cecilia Norman, as well as many other beloved people. Visitation will take place Thursday, November 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, November 25, at 11:00 am at the Roman Catholic Church , Long Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation .Special thanks from our family to the doctors and staff at Health Science Hospital and Carbonear General Hospital for their compassionate care. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.
Donald George Hancock
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald George Hancock age 60, He passed peacefully away on November 14th,2023, at Carbonear General Hospital. Born September 23rd,1963 in Toronto, Donald was a man of great kindness, love and unwavering dedication. Donnie has now joined his parent Claude and Shelia Hancock , brother Raymond Hancock and Brother- in- law Wayne Cates, Also a dear uncle Delbert Madeley. Parents-in-law Francis and Ellen Pinsent. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years Ellen Susan Hancock, and their children, Tiley, Victoria (Barry), Jasmine (Jack) and Alex. Donnie was also a cherished poppa to Gabriel and Theo Hancock. He leaves behind his sister, Deborah Cates and her children Beau (Melissa ), Colleen, sister in law Cheryl and her children Kayla (Anthony), Meagen, and Aunt Margret Madeley. Donnie Will be fondly remembered for his strong family bonds and special connections he shared with his extended family. He touched the lives of his Brothers-in-laws Eugene (Barbra), Joe(Dawn),Ronald (Mary-Ann), Gary(Shelia) and Philip. Sister-in-laws Theresa (Garfield),Florentine (Dennis), Diane (Wayne). He was a loving uncle to his 25 Nieces & Nephews and adored his 15 Great Nieces & Nephews. Aunts and uncles who embraced him as their own Ann(Tom),Evelyn(Winston), Francis, Micheal (Gloria), Tom and Edward (Lisa). Donnie also held dear his close friends, including Shelly Foster, John(Karen) Comerford, Harold ( Michelle) Silveria, Paul (Lisa) Murphy, Christine (Neal) Gillespie, Pauline (Boyd) Forward, Violet (Marvin) and Randolph King. His work family was a source of entertainment and Camaraderie throughout his life. Donnie will forever be remembered for his loving nature, his unwavering dedication to his family and the joy he brought to those around him. May his soul rest in eternal peace and may his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who Knew […]
Sylvia Gilbert (nee Gosse)
It is with great sadness that we the family of Sylvia Gilbert(nee Gosse) announce her peaceful passing at Meadow Creek Retirement Home, on Monday, November 13th, 2023, at the age of 82. Leaving to mourn with fond and cherished memories, Husband of 63 yrs, Fred, Son Terry(Joan), Elaine(Dean) and grandson Joshua, sisters Phyllis (John) and Rita; as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Sylvia lived a life filled with many social activities, specifically her commitment, dedication and devotion to St. John The Baptist Church of Whitbourne. She will be missed by family, friends and all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Resting at Holloways Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Cremation has taken place and Visitation from all those who wish to attend is Sunday, November 19,2023 2pm -5pm and 7pm-9pm. A celebration of life and remembrance will be held on Monday, November 20,2023 at ST. John The Baptist, Whitbourne, at 2pm. Interment will take place at the Anglican church cemetery at a later date. Rest easy, we will love and miss you forever. Terry, Joan, Elaine, Dean ,Joshua, Nathan, and the love of her life Fred. xo
John Cyril Hepditch
John Cyril Hepditch Sept.24,1953-Nov.3,2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Hepditch. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. John is predeceased by his parents Vita and Cyril Hepditch, brothers Sandy and Dave, and brother-in-law Robert Clarke. Leaving to mourn with fond memories Valerie his wife of 40 years, his son Terry (Karen), his daughter Nicole (Brandon), and the light of his life his two grandchildren Hailey and Tyler. Also leaving to mourn are his brothers Ray, Frank, Richard (Bev), Cyril (Bernie), Steve, and sister Monica (Jeff). John will be missed by numerous other family and friends including his special friends Eugene Nicholl, Clayton Green, and Mike Denief. “You can easily judge the character of a Man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” John touched the lives of so many people especially in the Town of Whitbourne, where he was a funny dedicated bus driver, A committed firefighter for 50 years, he was a down to earth man whose greatest possession was his family. We will miss him forever. Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne Thursday November 9th, 2023 from 2;00-5;00 & 7;00 – 9;00 pm for family and friends. A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.
Loretta Frances Drover
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother Loretta Frances Drover (Nee) Penny who passed peacefully at home on November 1st, 2023 while surrounded by her family. Preceded by her loving husband of fifty four years (Albert) Maxwell, daughter Trudy and sister Aggie Jones. Leaving to mourn are her ten children Glenda (Fred), Bill (Phyllis), Aggie (Ian), Wanda (Dave), Barry (Glenda), Tina (Ron), Bev (Richard), Rodney (Laura), Craig (Linda) and son-in-law Randy George. Also left to mourn are her brothers Andy (Effie) and Terry (Penny), her twenty four grandchildren, her forty four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A special thank you to her homecare workers Julie, Tracy, Taunya, Jessica, Rachael, Taylor, Penny, Angie and Cheyanne for giving her a better quality of life and enabling her to stay in her home. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne on Thursday November 2nd at 1:00pm (family), 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm and on Friday November 3rd 1:00pm-4:00pm. Service on Saturday November 4th at 2:00pm at St. John the Baptist Church in Whitbourne. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or St. John the Baptist Church.