DROVER, Ronald James. Passed peacefully away at the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, Carbonear on December 31, 2020 Ronald James Drover of Whitbourne, age 84 years.

Predeceased by wife Greta Drover, parents John & Mary Drover, parents-in-law William & Elizabeth Mercer, brother Gerald Drover, sisters Frances (Leander) Barrett, Elaine (Rudy) Larock, Laura

Fleming, sisters-in-law Shirley Drover, Audrey Mercer, brothers-in-law Don Mercer, Eric Russell, Son-in-law Wallace Smith, niece Sue (Eric) Penney, and great-grandson Kaleb Smith.

Leaving to mourn  two daughters Ada (Bill), Cavelle (Clarence),  four sons; Charlie (Helen), Eric (Muriel),  Bruce (Donna), Rudy (Terri-Lynn),  fourteen  grandchildren, seventeen great-

grandchildren, brother Geoffrey and a large circle of family and friends.

Family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion for the care and compassion that you brought to Ron over the past three years and in his last days.

Visitation on Friday, January 01, 2021 at 1:00 – 6:00 pm.  Visitation is by invitation only.  Funeral service  will be held on Saturday, January 02 at 1:00 pm from St. John the Baptist Anglican

Church, Whitbourne.

CRANE, Sylvia Bernice Phillips Crane, In loving memory of Sylvia Bernice Phillips Crane (Reid) of Whitbourne
September 2, 1940 – December 2, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a devoted wife, dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Sylvia passed peacefully at Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband George Phillips; Parents, Edgar & Bertha Reid; Daughter, Elizabeth Phillips; Sisters, Emily March & Yvonne Thorne.

Left with fond and loving memories is her loving husband of 44 years, George Crane; Children, Frances Norman (Harold), George Phillips (Angela), Ron Phillips (Mary), Judy Ryan (Damian), Ada Pollett (Nick), Edgar Phillips; Brothers, Alvin Reid (Ivy), Clyde Reid (Maureen), Max Reid; Sisters, Judy Reid (Max), Hilda Whelan (Bill), Linda Crocker (Ellis), Violet Piercy;  19 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren, and many cherished Nieces & Nephews.
We would especially like to thank Dr. Ateir of Carbonear General Hospital and the nursing staff for the kindness, exceptional care and compassion shown to her and our family at this difficult time.

Mom will forever be remembered for her love of the church, and her unwavering love and commitment to her husband and family.

Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne will be by invitation. The funeral service on Monday, December 7th, 2020 will be celebrated at Saint Alphonsus Church, Whitbourne and attendance will also be by invitation.

In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to Saint Alphonsus Church.

“We will forever miss her beautiful smile and kind heart.
Forever loved, never to be forgotten.”

Lillian Hutchings. February 14, 1929 – November 3, 2020. Passed away peacefully at Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, Carbonear at the age of 91 years, formally of Whitbourne.

Predeceased by husband Bram  Hutchings. Left to mourn are: Son- Wayne (Betty), Grandsons- Jeff (Pam), Shalen (Terry). Great Grandson- Jaxson.

Cremation has taken place.  Due to COVID-19 celebration of life will take place at a later date.  To leave a message of condolence or to sign the online guest book please visit

www.hollowaysfuneralhome@outlook.com

Hayward Francis Smith October 13, 1943 – October 23, 2020

It’s with profound sadness we announce the passing of our Captain “Hayward Francis Smith” October 23, 2020 at the Palliative Care Unit, L. A. Miller Centre, St. John’s, NL, with his Wife, Daughter and Son-in-law by his side. Dad fought a courageous 18 month battle with skin cancer. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Dena, step-father Fred, Brother Arch (March 2020), Brother-in-law Morgan, Sister-in-law Beulah, Sister Norma and Uncle Reg. Left to mourn with a lifetime of memories his wife Sylvia of 56 years. Sons, Paul (Diane) in ON, Mark (Vicki) in MB and daughter Kelly (Albert) in NL, 6 grandchildren and their partners, and 3 step-great grandchildren. Siblings, Maude, Ron (Elsie), Marie, Violet (Gerry), Florence (Joanne), Ida (Clayton) Laura, Eddie (Doug). Aunt Mary. In-laws, Lillian (Alf), Mavis (Bern), Nancy (Bill), Terri, Darlene (Bill), Stan (Sandy) George (Sam), Darren (Marlene), Adrian (Donna). Special friends John and Mary Thorne, his fishing buddy Harold Piercey and special friends in Manitoba, plus a large number of nieces and nephews whom he loved. Dad was a friend to all and loved the community he lived in. After joining the Canadian Army Service Corps and serving in the Congo Dad met his bride in Toronto and they ended up back in Newfoundland where he worked in the Long Harbour Plant until his retirement. He served on the Lions Club, Town Council, Fire Dept, Cadet Corp and Harbour Authority. He was on the board of the NL Trappers Assoc for many years and part of the Peacekeepers Association. As an avid outdoors man he spent his retirement doing what he loved. Cutting wood alongside his brothers, salmon fishing, trapping, cod fishing, trouting, moose hunting with his Son and most of all, boating with his daughter and son-in-law. He also loved to drive across Canada with Mom to visit his family especially his Son in Manitoba. Dads love for the Long Cove Harbour and Trinity Bay was immense. He spent many days taking family, friends and even strangers out on the water, and took every opportunity he had to tell people about the beautiful harbour we have. He believed in the Province, his community and was proud of where he came from.
Special thanks to; Doctors Tibbo, Angel, Armstrong, Tompkins and the radiation and chemo team at the Dr H Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic. Dr McKelvie for the years of outstanding care. The Palliative Care Team, Dr. Susan Macdonald, Dr Rogers, Social Worker, Connie and the Nursing staff at the Palliative Care Unit 3rd floor who are angels on earth. And warm appreciation to Tracy, Robyn, Clarice for the home support visits that Dad enjoyed, and Corey at the Chapel Arm Pharmacy for the special attention you gave Dad.
Words could never express the gratitude we feel to family and friends for all the support. From helping to bring Dads wood home to driving him to appointments and everything in between we will forever touched by your generosity.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions Family Visitation Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020  2:00 – 6:00 pm.  Private family  Funeral service at The Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove  on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2:00 pm.

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the “Patient and Family Support Fund” at the Dr H Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted in Holloways Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Cremation has taken place. Funeral and visitation details will follow.

“We can’t control the winds, but we can adjust our sails.”

THORNE, Georgie Maud.  Passed peacefully away at the age of 99 years, in the presence of her loving family, Georgie Maud Thorne of Norman’s Cove.  Now reunited with her beloved husband William. Also predeceased by parents George & Amelia White, brother Alex, sisters; Winnie, Ann, and Lillian, baby daughter Alfreda Maud, and a son Billy. Maud was a resident of Carbonear Long Care Home for the past 2 1/2 Years, where she received excellent care and was endeared by all.
Besides her family, mom’s pride and joy was her garden and you would see her outside bent over her flowers as soon as spring arrived. Her favorite time of year was Christmas, and she would be decorating and baking by the end of November, looking forward to her family visiting.
Leaving to mourn with loving and cherished memories; sons; George (Joy), Alvin (Florence), Charlie (Evelyn), Roy (Marie), and Daughters; Flora (Andy), Norma (Kador), Melia (Shane), Doreen (John), and Lena (Glenn).  She also leaves to mourn 28 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, 23 great great grandchildren, and many friends especially her Church family at Faith Pentecostal Church.
Due to COVID-19, a closed private family funeral service will be held at Pentecostal Church, Norman’s Cove, on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 2:30 pm.   Visitation to take place on Saturday, October 17, from 2:00–6:00 pm. Donations in Maud’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Doreen Clarke, November 27, 1935 to October 7, 2020.  It is with great sadness that the family of Doreen Clarke announces her passing at the Health Science Complex on October 7, 2020.  Predeceased by husband Joe, daughter Jean, son Wayne and son-in-law Wayne Day.

Leaving to morn and to celebrate her life are her seven children, Marilyn (Darrell), Dave (Mike), Jerry (Barb), John (Vera),  Lloyd, Goldie (Terry), Joanne (Steve), son-in-law Doug, daughters-in-law Diane and Debbie, 26 Grandchildren and 38 Great Grandchildren.  Siblings: Ennis, Eric (Joan), Jean (Doug) and Josie (Darcy).  As well as a large number of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and her long-time neighbor Andy (Effie).

Thank you to the Medical staff at the Newhook Community Health Center over the years and the Doctor’s and Nurse’s at 5 North A, Health Science.  No flowers by request, donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The contact tracing list for our mom’s funeral has be completed.  If you have not been  contacted by a member of the family, we have unfortunately reached the church capacity, due to the COVID protocols.  We must adhere to the guidelines.  Included in those guidelines are personal use of mask.

This is an extremely difficult event to plan, our sincerest apologies to those unable to attend.

Family visitation on Friday, October 9, 2020, at 4:00 to 9:00pm.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2:00pm from the St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne.  Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne.

CRANN, Baxter Norman. July 18, 1944 – September 28, 2020.It is with deep sadness that we the family of Baxter Crann (age 76 years) of Fair Haven, announce his sudden passing on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at his home in Fair Haven. Baxter is predeceased by his parents Caleb and Marion Crann, brothers Freeman and Richard Crann, grandson Blake Crann. Leaving to mourn loving wife of 52 years Arrian (nee Thorne). Daughter Bonnie (Scott), son Jamie (Robyn) daughter Lori (Chris). Grandchildren; Kris (Jess), Morgan (Brittany), Dylan, Kassidy, Chloe, Destiny, Sydney, Liam. Great  grandchildren; James, Noah, Ava, Sisters Myrtle, Daphne (Kevin), and brother Calvin. As well as a large circle of family and friends. Baxter’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Mclavie and staff at Dr. Newhook Clinic for years of care and support .In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s By the Sea United Church, Fair Haven. Family visitation Thursday Oct 01 from 2:00  – 6:00 pm. Funeral service on Friday, Oct 2, 2020 at 2:00 pm.