Author Archive: Ruby Marsh-Holloway

Fanny Thorne

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Fanny Thorne

January 14,1949 – October 14,2022

 

It is with heavy hearts the family of Fanny Thorne, nee Sheppard, wish to announce her passing at the Health Sciences Centre on Oct. 13,2022 surrounded by family. Predeceased by mother Lillian, husband Melvin, brothers-in- laws Gerald and Edward Peddle.

Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are daughters Sandra(Wade), Dinah, 2 grandchildren Michael (Alicia) and Victoria. Great grandson Elijah, sister-in-law Marina and extended family. Visitation will take place at the Good Sheppard Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove Mon. Oct.17 from 7pm to 9pm and Tues. Oct. 18 10am to 2pm. Funeral to follow at 2pm.Interment at the Anglican Graveyard Norman’s Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fanny Thorne Memorial Fund.

Lillian Crann

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Lillian Crann also known to many as MIMI passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022 at the Miller Centre.

Public Visitation – Sunday October 16, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm at the United Church, Fair Haven,
Funeral to follow on Monday October 17th, 2022 at 2:30pm
Predeceased by her long time partner Robert Jarvis, Siblings: Shirley (Chesley) Collett, Effie (Ira) Crann, Gerald (Myrtle) Crann, Parents: Violet and Richard Crann
Leaving to mourn her sisters Gertie (Hallett) Jarivs, Phyllis (Ernie) Perham and brother Elwood (Mabel) Crann.
She will be lovingly and sadly missed by her special great niece Crystal (Brad) Hefferan and Crystal’s two children Bradlee and Nathan Hefferan, who she dearly adored. Also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the staff at the Miller Centre and Dr. Manning for the last 10 years of care.
Appreciation is also extended to Brenda Jarvis, your kindness and compassion has not gone unnoticed. Thank you so much.
Donations may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation in memory of Lillian Crann

Albert Donald Warren

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ALBERT DONALD WARREN
May 28, 1941 – September 15, 2022
It is with much love and broken hearts the family of Donald Warren wish to announce his peaceful passing at Carbonear General Hospital on the morning of September 15, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Predeceased by parents Noah and Pheobe Warren, parents in law Robert and Mary Elizabeth Reid, brothers Hughie and Leslie, brothers in law Raymond, Tommy, Kenneth, Thomas sister in law Jennie.
Leaving to mourn and celebrate his life his devoted wife of 59 years Ida; his 2 children Ronnie (Jackie), and Sheila Smith (Neville); 4 granddaughters Robyn Warren (Bryton), Melany Warren (Gary), Nicole Oliver (Christopher), and Danielle Penney (Sam); 3 great grandchildren, Emma, Ian, and Julia; brother Melvin Warren (Trudy), sister Pearl Smith (Ben), sister’s in law Glynes Warren and Cora Reid, brothers in law Ron Reid (Brenda), Bob Reid (Ruth), and Perry Reid, sisters in law Shirley Howell, Patricia Humby (Steve), Sylvia Reid (Roger), Cathy Reid, and a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at St. John the Baptist Church, Chapel Arm on Saturday September 17th from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.
Funeral service will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Sunday, September 18th at 2pm, with internment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Long Harbour Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation Patient & Family Support Fund, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6.

James Patrick Kelly

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With  saddened hearts we announce the passing of James Patrick Kelly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Lion’s Manor in Placentia

He is predeceased by his parents, Pad and Alice Kelly, parents-in-law , Jack & Monica Burke, Brother-in-law Gerard Brothers and his twin brother Patrick.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 26 years, Catherine, sister Patsy, his nephew’s Curtis(Amy) Brothers, Evan Brothers, Christopher (Erin Burke, Timothy (Alama)  Burke, and Caine (Michelle) Burke, nieces Leann Brothers, Sonya (Steve). Brothers-in-law Roger Burke, Chris (Lydia) Burke, Also great-nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Long Harbour on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 10:30 am

Special thanks to the staff and doctors at  The Lion’s Manor for all their care and kindness. Special thanks to Roxanne & Felix and his friends and family

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.

 

 

 

 

Larry Walter Drover

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Passed away suddenly on August 1, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta, Larry Walter Drover at the age of 37 years.

He was predeceased by his father Larry Drover, Grandfather’s- Gordon Drover and Bernard McGrath

Grandmother- Marie McGrath, Aunt- Verna Baldwin, Aunt-in-Law- Elaine McGrath, Uncle- Aiden McGrath

Uncles-in-Law- Cluney Warren, Raymond McGrath and Shandy Hodder.

 

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, Mother- Cynthia Drover, Kelligrews, CBS, Sister- Sherry(Gordon Buss) Edmonton, Alberta, Brother- Gordon, St. John’s

Grandmother- Eva Drover, Mt. Pearl, Two beautiful nieces- Alexandra and Rory, Many friends from Newfoundland and Alberta, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.

Funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 11am inurnment to follow at Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne.

Jolyne Patricia Upshall (Peddle)

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It is with deep Sadness that the family of  Jolyne Upshall (age 46 years) of Little Harbour East announces her passing on  Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Predeceased by her mother Daphne Peddle and father-in-law Fred Upshall.

Leaving to mourn are her devoted husband, Harold, father Howard Peddle, brother Mark (Nicole) Peddle, nephew Dylan Peddle;  sister Elizabeth Peddle (Iwan) and niece Jessica; mother-in-law Linda Upshall; brother-in-law Ross (Trudy) Thorne, nieces Olivia & Sara Thorne. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cremation as taken place. Visitation and Funeral service will be announced later. In Jolyne’s memory donations may be made to Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation, 300 Prince Philip Drive,
St. John’s, NL  A1B 3V6

Samuel Eugene Penney

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Samuel Eugene Penney
March 19,1955 – August 28, 2022.

Sam ended his earthly journey suddenly and peacefully at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home August 28,2022, age 67.

Predeceased by parents Aubrey and Levina Penney, partner/ friend Justine Kalleo, brothers John and David, sister Linda, brothers in law Tom Hall, Ed Johnson. Sister-in-law Madge Penney, niece Alison Hawkins – Johnson.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories as he fondly referred to us “my sisters “: Bertha (George) Brown, Marion Johnson, Hannah (Ron) Barker, Helen (Joe) Pevie, Winnie (Melvin) Cooper, Sandra (David) Barrington, Ivy (Harold) Penney – Hibbs, Glenda (Ralph) Roberts. Special niece Heather (Ross) Temple, sister-in-law Violet Penney. Also, his many nieces, nephews and friends especially Eugene Stanley.

A special thank you to the 2nd East Staff at St. Patrick’s Home for their kindness and care, making his year and half there enjoyable and fun.

Cremation has taken place. Resting at St. John the Baptist Church Chapel Arm with visitation 12 – 2 pm and funeral service at 2 pm Saturday September 3, 2022. Inurnment to follow.

In lieu of donations in Sam’s memory we ask that you take time to offer kindness to another person and say “Hello” in our busy days.

Arrangements are entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Barnes

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Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Barnes (nee Branton), Age 85, of Bellevue Newfoundland passed peacefully away August 25, 2022 at the Placentia Health Center following a short illness.

Elizabeth was born in Thornlea, Newfoundland, July 6, 1937. She spent much of her adult life in St. Johns and Mount Pearl.  She Retired in Bellevue with her husband in 1995.

She is pre-deceased by her husband Robert, parents James & Emma Branton, sister Lydia Walsh, brothers Howard & Wayne and sister-in-law Rosalind, brother-in-law Hubert Barnes and his wife Greta.

Leaving to mourn brother Stanley Branton (Sadie), sister-in-law Fannie Branton, sister-in-law Carrie Clift (BC), daughter Annette Randell (Robert), son Craig (Stephanie Clermont), two grand children Evan & Audrey Barnes, special niece Diane Hefferan, special nephews Derek & Curtis Branton and a large circle of family & friends.

Cremation has already taken place at her request.

Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday’ Sept 10, 2022 at 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held at Faith United Church, Thornlea on Sunday Sept 11, 2022 at 2 PM

REID, Kenneth

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It is with great sadness that the wife and family of Kenneth Reid announce his passing at the Health science Center in St. John’s, NL on August 24,2022 at the age of 68 years.
Kenneth is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Elizabeth Reid, brothers Raymond and Tom, sister Jennie Warren and brother in-law, Thomas Warren.
Leaving to mourn are his wife, Cora; sisters, Ida Warren (Don), Shirley Howell, Patricia Humby (Steve), Sylvia Reid (Roger), sister in-law, Cathy; brothers, Ron (Brenda), Bob (Ruth) and Perry;  Special niece Leslie-Ann Newhook and special nephews, Kenneth Reid and David Humphries as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Sunday, August 28th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm,
A memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Chapel Arm on Monday August 29th at 2 pm.
Inurnment will take place at a later date.
The Reid family would like to express appreciation to all who supported them through this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association NL, 603 Topsail Rd, St. John’s, NL, A1E 2E1

Clayton Collins

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It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our dad, Clayton Collins of Fair Haven who passed peacefully away on August 24th in his 91st year, at the G.B.Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.
Resting at St. Paul’s By The Sea, United Church, Fair Haven.
Public visitation Friday, August 26th ( 2pm-4pm) & (7pm -9pm).
The family respectfully requests that masks be worn during visitation.
Funeral at 11am, Saturday August 27th. Due to Covid concerns and limited space this will be a private family service.
Donations gratefully accepted to St. Paul’s By The Sea Cemetery Fund.
Predeceased by: Wife of 65 yrs., Breta ; Parents, Robert & Florence ; Brother, Moses and wife Ena; Brother, Heman and wife Hazel; Sister, Hazel and husband Robert; Parents in law, Ernest & Mildred; Brother in law, Norman and Nephew Darrell. Also predeceased by his beloved friend Dorothy.
Left with fond and loving memories: Sons; Stan (Doris), Art (Annie), Sterling (Delphine). Special daughter; Wanda. Steadfast friend Mervin (Lajuan) and family. Grandsons; Clifford (Katie), AJ (Vickie), Adam (Kelly). Granddaughters; Deanne (Stephen) Cortney (Scott), Katelyn (Travis). Great grandchildren; Brendan, Alex, Anna, Audrey, Jack and Jayda. Sister & Brother In-laws; Myrtle/Jim, Rosie/Albert and Wendy. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the management, staff and residents of Hilltop Manor, Arnolds Cove for the care, compassion and friendship extended over the last 4 ½ years. Words cannot express the blessing experienced and the gratitude we feel for your kindness. We know that you share our loss. Thank you all for caring.
Appreciation is also extended to Maryann Hudson who provided homecare for a number of years while dad was still living at home. Your kindness and compassion has not gone unnoticed. Thank you