It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious Mother, Julia Gladys (Anthony) Baldwin at the Health Science Complex, on September 15th, 2020. Age 88 years.
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Gerald Curtis Drover
Gerald Curtis Drover, June 28, 1935 – Sept 13, 2020. Formerly of Whitbourne. Passed peacefully away at the Pleasent View Tower, St. John’s on Sept 13, 2020. Predeceased by parents John and Mary Drover, Dorothy Jerrett, sisters; Laura, Frances (Leander) Barrett, Elaine (Rudy) Larocke, sisters-in-law Greta Drover, Shirley Drover, Leaving to mourn: sons Larry (Johanna), Robert (Machelle), Marshall (Lana), Daughter: Cathy (Cyril). Brother’s; Ronald and Godfrey. 9 Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. Gerald was also a long time member of The Loyal Orange Lodge and a well respected member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39. He served as a member of The Royal Canadian Airforce and a clergy of The United Church of Canada. May He Rest In Peace. Due to the COVID19 there will be a private family visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, on Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. A private family funeral service will be on Wednesday’s at 2:00, pm from Holloway’s Funeral Home Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne.
Graham Vaters
Passed peacefully away on August 31, 2020 after a brief illness, Wm. Graham
Vaters of Whitbourne in his 89th year.
Leaving to mourn with fond & loving memories are daughter Jean Pinsent
(Morris), sons Oral (Cindy), Curt, Derrick (Margie) & Mark; ten grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren; brothers Gerald (Ivy), Walter & Clayton
(Marilyn) and sisters Elsie & Mabel.
Predeceased by wife Nellie, parents, Alexander & Mary Ellen; in-laws Eldred & Amelia
Smith; grandson Brian Pinsent; brothers Cyril, Mark, Alex & Jack; sisters
Gertie, Ethel, Genevieve, Mary & Harriett and numerous extended family
members.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Internment on
September 3 at Trinity United Church cemetery, Whitbourne.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions funeral home visitation and internment will be
limited to immediate family members.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations can be mailed to Trinity United
Church, PO Box 89, Blaketown, NL., A0B 3K0 or via email money transfer to trinityunited@hotmail.com
Miram Branton
Passed peacefully away surrounded by love at G.B Cross Memorial hospital on
August 30th 2020. Miram Hazel (Brace) Branton, age 77 years.
Predeceased by parents Archabald and Louisa Brace. Brothers Ernest Brace
(Marjorie), Arthur Brace. Infant son Wilson Junior.
Left to mourn loving husband Calvin Branton of 60 years, sons Fred (Trudy),
David (Debbie), Derrick (Leah), George (Tina), Cory (Elizabeth). Daughters Doris
(Merrill), Phyllis (Ambrose), Wanda (Dennis). Grandchildren Adam (Cassie), Amanda
(Brett), Laura (Jon), Danny (Renee), Alexa, Rachael, Crystal (Jeremy), Chad (Ashley),
Steve (Stacey), Ashley (Todd), Noelle (Alex), Jeremy, Angie (Chris), Melissa (Dan),
Holly, Micheal (Theresa), Jenny (Domenic), Jacob.
Also to mourn 20 great grandchildren and a large circle of nieces, nephews,
family and friends.
Miram was cherished and loved by her children, grandchildren, and so many of
her friends. She will be deeply missed by all who held her dear. May she rest peacefully
with the angels.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Viewing Tuesday 1-5 and
Wednesday 1-3 followed by a family service. Cremation to follow.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions the viewing will be limited to invite only and masks
are required. We apologize and appreciate your understanding.
Kathleen Gregory
Kathleen Gregory
April 18, 1924 – August 25, 2020
With saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Kathleen Gregory (nee Frampton), 96 years of age on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, Carbonear, with her family by her side.
She is predeceased by husbands John Baldwin Sr., Stephen Gregory and special friend Ralph Mercer, Sons Charlie, Joseph & Clarence Baldwin, Son-in-Law Dawson Harris and Grandson Corey Baldwin. Leaving to morn with fond and loving memories her sons Tony (Ella) Baldwin, John Jr. (Shirley) Baldwin, daughter Venita Harris and Daughter-in-Law Trixie Grout (Bill) & Clarice Baldwin. 13 Grand Children, 18 Great-Grand Children and 3 Great-Great Grand Children.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and will be dearly missed by her family, relatives and a large number of friends.
Cremation has taken place and unfortunately, due to these difficult times, there will be no service. A celebration of her life will be planned at a later date when family and friends are able to get together.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Trinity United Church, P.O Box 89, Blaketown, NL, A0B 1C0 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Maisie Rowena Reid
Gerard Brothers
Gerard Brothers
Nov. 24, 1956 – July 15, 2020
With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Gerard (Pop) Brothers on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Health Science, St. John’s.
He is predeceased by his parents Arthur & Lucy Brothers and parents-in-law Pad & Alice Kelly. Leaving to morn with fond and loving memories his wife of almost 40 years Patsy, his children who he dearly loved – Curtis (Amy), Evan, Leann, Sonya (Steve) & Taylor. His cherished Grandchildren Patrick, Lucy, Gabe, Ben and Charlie. His brothers – Jerry (Beulah), Clifford (Carol Ann) and sisters Kay, Monnie, and Anne (Alton Whiffen). Brother-in-law John Hanrahan (Beth), Bob Walsh (Donna) and Jim Kelly (Cathy).
Pop (as he was known to most people) was truly loved by everyone. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be dearly missed by his family, many relatives and a large number of special friends (especially his card buddies). Although he may have had some struggles over the last few years, he always found a way to make those around him smile and laugh.
Cremation has taken place and unfortunately, due to these difficult times, there will be a private visitation only at Holloways Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday 2 pm – 6 pm and on Sunday, July 19, 1 pm – 4 pm. A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date when family and friends are able to get together.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice
Oral John Newhook
Oral John Newhook (May 11, 1960 – July 2nd, 2020) of Norman’s Cove, NL
HOSKINS, Leona Marie
CRANN, Ronda Cheryl (nee Jarvis)
Crann, Ronda Cheryl (nee Jarvis)—-
Passed peacefully at the Dr. Newhook Clinic in Whitbourne, after a long battle with cancer on June 18, 2020. Ronda is predeceased by her mother, Verna and father, Llewellyn. Ronda will be dearly remembered by her husband of 34 years, Roy Crann; two children, Dean Jarvis (Michelle), Corey Crann (Katie); brother Kerry Jarvis (Jennifer) and special nephew and Godson Brandon Jarvis; 5 grandchildren, Alyssa Jarvis, Marcus Keefe, Kaitlyn Crann, Melody Crann and Finnley Crann; mother in-law, Myrtle Crann; sisters-in-law, Linda Brothers (Eugene), Paula Crann, and brother-in-law Derrick Crann (Tina); nieces and nephews, Kelly Brothers (Arnie) and children, Steven Brothers (Tanya) and children, Ryan Crann, Melissa Crann, Matthew Brothers; special aunt Shirley Smith (Bob); special friends Don and Roxanne Drake; life-long childhood friend Delphine Collins (Sterling) as well as a large circle of loving family and friends too numerous to mention but no less loved. Ronda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Dr. Newhook Clinic. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Public Health Emergency, a private family funeral will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UCW, Fair Haven