Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on April 10, 2025, George Crane, of Whitbourne, aged 83. George was a wonderful man who loved to laugh and have fun. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a fisherman for many years and also a volunteer firefighter in Whitbourne. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. George is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Ada Crane, his loving wife Sylvia Crane, sister Phoebe (Harris) Mercer, Gladys (Arch) Lynch, brother Selby Crane and sister in law Betty(Edward) Crane and his daughter Elizabeth Phillips. Leaving to mourn with deep sorrow are his children Ada (Nick) Pollett, Frances (Harold) Norman, Judy (Damien) Ryan, George (Angela) Phillips, Ron (Mary) Phillips and Edgar Phillips. Also leaving to mourn are his 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Our family extends heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all the nurses and doctors at Carbonear hospital for the care they gave him during the seven weeks he was in hospital. Our deepest thanks to each of you for your kindness and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Visitation is at Holloways Funeral home in Whitbourne on Wednesday April 16 from 2-5 and 7-9.  

Bertha Johnson September 10, 1932- April 9, 2025 With heartfelt sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Bertha Johnson (nee Alexander) at the beautiful age of 92 years. She passed peacefully away, surrounded by her loving family in the family home in Whitbourne on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Mom leaves to mourn her 6 children; Richard & (Cathy) Johnson, Patricia & (Lorne) Russell, Theresa & (Jeff) Sloos, Catherine Oke, Mary Johnson, Thomas & (Lisa) Johnson. She also leaves 16 Grand Children, 22 Great Grand Children, and 1 Great great grand Child.  Our Mom was predeceased by her Husband of 56 years, Richard Henry Johnson, Grandchildren Tyler & Desiree Johnson and Great Grandchild Paige O’Reilly and also her parents, James & Clara Alexander of Stephenville Crossing and all 13 of her Siblings. Mom was born in Kippens on the west coast of Newfoundland and grew up in Stephenville Crossing. At the age of nineteen, she meet the love of her life, a U.S. serviceman stationed in Stephenville. Mom and Dad moved to Texas in 1952, then to New York and then back to Stephenville Crossing, where the journey began and later finally settling in Whitbourne in 1966. The Johnson home was a place of love, laughter, hugs and warmth. Mom was the Rock, Heart and Soul of our family. The fond memories of countless times gathered where singing and dancing on special occasions was a huge part of our lives. The doors of our home were always open to friends and strangers alike. Mom was always there with a beautiful smile, a warm welcome and a great sense of humor. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life such as spending time with precious grandchildren, gardening, and having a good old game of cards. Mom certainly touched […]