It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, nan and great grandnan, Rosalind Constance Janes (Murrin). She lost her battle on March 25, 2025 at the age of 78. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Ralph, married for 59 wonderful years. She is leaving to mourn her 4 children, Angela, Ralph Jr (Bo) (Patsy), Michael and David (Cathy). The light of her life, her 6 grandsons, Jordan (Lindsay), Devin (Katelyn), Stephen (Christina), Spencer (Camille), Christopher (Farnaz) and Tyler (Joyce). Her absolute love of all her 4 great grandchildren, Carly, Ellie, Ava and Wyatt The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind expression of sympathy and all acts of kindness during this difficult time. We would never have been able to do this without the support and care from the doctors and staff at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center and the palliative care unit at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller Center. Rosalind has chosen to be cremated. Their will be no funeral service “The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day but the love and memory of you shall never pass away” Unknown
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Pearl Morgan
On Monday, March 17th, 2025, our beautiful mother, Pearl Morgan, peacefully passed away at the age of 87, in the presence of her loving family. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Maver (Paul) Kennedy, Denine (Derek Tuck) Morgan, and Denise (Leslie Legge) Morgan-Legge; Grandchildren: Meredith (Edward Barnes) Kennedy, Christian (Courtney Lake) Kennedy, Colin Kennedy, Morgan Dawe; Great Granddaughter Gwenivere Kennedy Barnes; Sisters: Betty (Ben) Burry, Lois (Ross) Pitcher, Florrie Thorne; Sisters-in-law: Betty Simmons, Dale Morgan, Ruby Baker, Carrie Morgan; Brother-in-law: Herb (Bessie) Morgan; and a large, caring circle of family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Harold Morgan and Granddaughter Stacey Kennedy; Parents, Hubert & Sarah Simmons; Parents-in-law, Isaac & Elsie Morgan; Brother, George Simmons; Sister, Margaret (Cluney) Duffitt; Brothers-in-law; Garry Thorne, George Morgan, Gerry Morgan, Stewart Morgan, John Baker; Sisters-in-law: Violet (Owen) Hickey, Joyce (Fergus) Hutchings and Monchy Morgan. Our Mom was a quiet and gentle soul, generous and kind, creative and hard-working. Our home always had animals, furry and feathered, and always more than one! She was an avid gardener, exceptional seamstress and knitter. She inspired us in music, to sing and learn to play the organ and piano. She encouraged activity and taught us to swim and skate. Through her words and actions she gave us a rich legacy of love, wisdom, faith and integrity. We continue to be truly blessed by the love we have been given by our mom and dad and we will cherish our many precious memories always. Our family extends heartfelt and sincere gratitude to Dr. Ean Parsons for his continued care and especially for his house calls, and to Dr. Buckle, Dr. Stone and the Nursing staff at the Health Sciences Emergency. Our deepest thanks to each of you for your kindness and compassion. Our deepest appreciation to our Aunt, […]
JEAN VIOLET PHELAN (nee PETIPAS )
Jean Violet Phelan(nee Petipas), December 22, 1938-March 4, 2025 We are so much more than our birth date and death date. Do you see that hyphen, that little line between those two dates? What matters in life is what you do while you live along that little line. This obituary was written with love by Jean’s granddaughter and namesake, Brianna Jean, capturing her Nan’s 86 year old line between two dates. Jean came into this world a force to be reckoned with during a snowstorm on December 22, 1938 and peacefully passed in her sleep on March 4, 2025 as her beloved birds began their day. Born in Markland Cottage Hospital to Peter Petipas Sr. (Dad Paw) and Ella Gosling Petipas(Mom Paw) she was raised in Whitbourne and completed their large Catholic family of 10–brother Manse(Louise), brother Frank, brother Enie, brother Pete(Adelaide), sister Dot, sister Mase, and brother John(Cathy). Growing up Jean loved playing with her family’s animals, her lifelong best friend Sally Tucker Diamond(now reunited in the afterlife), and playing all sports that Whitbourne had to offer. One of her fondest childhood memories is of travelling around Newfoundland with her softball team and becoming Newfoundland’s Provincial Softball Champions. She always held a deep appreciation for her upbringing and the connections that her family made while both of her parents were working with “The Americans”. At a time when the average Newfoundlander was barely surviving, Jean fondly remembers her childhood as a privileged life filled with chocolate, a kitchen where her Mom had buns in the oven, and many pots on the range with good hardy food to share with her large family and anyone who needed it. Jean followed in her mother’s footsteps throughout her life and never hesitated to share everything she had with everyone she loved. […]