1927-2020

It is with deep sadness that the family of the late Mary ‘Mae” Murphy (nee Norman) of Long Harbour announces her passing. Mary (Mae) passed away at Lions Manor, Placentia on, February 26th. 2020 at the age of 92.

Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her children, Eugene (Linda); Brenda (Alec); Verna (Wayne); Arleen (Ro); Barry (Mona); Mary (Clyde); Darrell (Judy); Joseph; Perry (Jeannine); Ed (Darlene); grandchildren, Donny, Rowena, Tammy, Stephen, Bradley, Natasha, Toby, Shane, Christopher, Danny, Jonathan, Rolanda, Jessica, Dylan, Brandon, Rebecca, Calvin, Darryl, Katie, Tara and Olivia; 25 great-grandchildren, plus a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Tobias Murphy; sons, Donald, Calvin and Toby; parents, John & Effie Norman; brothers, Ned (wife Una); Mark (wife Margaret); Leo; Ron (wife Martha); Mike (wife Mary); Fred (wife Marg); Cyril (wife Alexis); Jack (wife Mary); her sister Theresa (husband Francis) and her brothers in-law Peter and Patrick Murphy.

Mae will always be remembered for her love for her family, her giving heart and her great sense of humor.

The Murphy Family will be accepting visitors at Holloways Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Friday, February 28th. 12:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will take place at St. Jerome’s Church, Long Harbour on Saturday, February 29th. At 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the St. Jerome’s Cemetery, Long Harbour.

In Mary’s memory donations may be made to “The Gathering Place” or flowers gratefully accepted.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Holloway’s Funeral Home Whitbourne.

Passed peacefully away Feb 16/20 at the Lions Manor Placentia, with his family by his side, Clement Eldridge Newhook (Reg) age 85 years, predeceased by his beloved wife Irene of 51 years (2006), his parents Robert and Edith Newhook, parents in law John and Elsie Newhook and a number of sisters and brothers. Leaving to mourn his Daughter Lela (Dave) son John (Debbie) his precious grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he adored Lee (Clarice), Leanne (Ivan), Gary (Sarah), Sarah (Troy), great grandchildren Lukas, Logan and Johnathan. Sister in law Marion, brother in law Bill (Rita) and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Grateful thanks to the staff of unit 1 Lions Manor, for the exceptional care and compassion given to our Dad during the last 2 ½ years. Special thanks to his own special nurse, granddaughter Leanne, for going above and beyond for Pop, you are all angels. Cremation has taken place, resting at the Good Shepard Church Norman’s Cove. Visitation will take place on Wednesday Feb 19, 2020 from10 am to 9 pm and Thursday Feb 20 from 10am – 12 noon, Funeral will take place at the Good Sheppard Church Thursday Feb 20 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations in Reg’s memory may be made to the Good Sheppard Church cemetery fund

Feb. 12, 1977 – Feb. 12, 2020. Passed peacefully away at her home in Chapel Arm, Denise Ann Newhook on February 12, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Leaving to mourn her death are her husband, Jeffrey, her three adopted children, Matthew and his 2 sisters Julia and Haley, her mother and father Lena and Kevin Thorne,

mother and father in -laws Gloria and George Newhook, sister Pamela (David), brothers Damian (Yvette) and Mark (Trina),  brother in-law Gregory (Kim), sisters in – law

Sharon (Joe) and Sheila. Special niece Allie (Shane), and  her two great nieces Kylee and Mackenzie whom she dearly loved.  Also, a large number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,

cousins and special friends.

Special thanks to Bonnie Gosse, Lori King and Robin Alcock who took  such loving care of her during her illness. We will be forever grateful.

Thanks to her long time employer, Roebothan, McKay & Marshall,  for their never ending support.

We are so grateful to have known this beautiful girl and hope that she is celebrating her birthday with the angels.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Chapel Arm from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.  Funeral mass will be on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 12:00

noon.  Inurnment at a later date.

No flowers by request of the family. Donations may be made in Denise’s memory to her 3 children to be put in trust.

Fredrick (Freddy) Martin, May 27, 1943 – February 08, 2020. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of a great friend and buddy who passed peacefully away Sat. Feb. 08, 2020at his cabin in Long Harbour.  He leaves to mourn; sister Dianne Vaillant  ( St. John’s ). Special friends: Walter Wright (Bev), Ed Newhook (Debbie), Ernie Roche (Ann Marie), Jason Mulrooney (Sandy),  Albert Williams (Maude), Alf Murphy (Betty ),  Mike Mainment (Cathy), Johnny Mainment. Also a large circle of good friends to many to mention. Visitation  at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday, February 15, 2020  from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm  and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Cremation has taken place.

Obituary of Margaret Grace Luffman (nee Thorne)

March 26, 1940, New Harbour, NL February 2, 2020, Eastern Health Long Term Home Care, Carbonear, NL.

Grace Luffman peacefully passed away at the Carbonear Long Term Home on Sunday, Feb 2, 2020 at 1:00 am at the age of 79 years young. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, the wonderful staff at 3 North, we were blessed to have her with such a caring staff that made her feel like family.

Grace was born and raised in New Harbour, NL, met and married Herbert Luffman November 2, 1957 and resided there until 2010 when she moved to the Carbonear Long Term Care Facility.

Grace is predeceased by her loving husband, Herbert; children Christine and Wayne; and grandsons, Michael and Dillon; as well her parents, Herb and Ruth Thorne, siblings, Ida, Mary, Webb and Jim.

Grace is survived by her children Bruce, Keith (Barb), Sharon, Rodney, Brian (Helen), Kelly and Joan (Fred). As well as her nine beautiful grandchildren, Stephanie, Matthew L, Matthew P, Candace, Jennifer, Gabe, Katelynd, Chenelle, Miranda, also seven precious great grand children, Hayden, Mya, Michael, Parker, Rylie, Winston and Scarlett.

Grace is also survived by her six loving siblings, Blanch, Melve, Arbury, Roger, Dave and George.

Grace was deeply devoted to her family and would always do without to keep her family happy. She was also devoted to her extended family and friend, including her very special friend, Fanny. Our mom was a beautiful, kind hearted, gentle soul that we all loved and respected dearly. She was an angel sent from heaven for 79 years for us to love and cherish. We were very blessed for God to share her beautiful soul.

Visitation starts 6-9 pm on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Tuesday at 10 am – 9 pm, Funeral service is on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2 pm at Whitbourne Anglican Church.

The family has requested no flowers, but any donations can be made and will be donated to the Janeway Children’s Hospital, St John’s, NL in Grace’s name.

It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of Robert (Rob) James Clarke Jr of Whitbourne. Rob passed away peacefully in his home on the 25th of December after a courageous battle with cancer at 57 years of age. Surrounded by his Family and loving wife of 31 years, Lori (nee Cardwell) Rob slipped quietly away.

Rob is predeceased by his mother Agnes (nee Smith), his father in law Ernest Cardwell Sr. Left to mourn are his devoted loving soulmate and wife Lori as well as his children Carson, Brandon and Emily, who he was extremely proud of. Also his Father Robert Clarke Sr, sisters Valerie (John), Debra (Gary), Cindy (Gerry), Karen Linehan (Scott), Melanie and brothers Terry (Nancy) and Steven (Erica). In addition his mother in law Elizabeth (Betty) Cardwell, brother in law Ernie Cardwell Jr (Joanne), and Sisters in law Beverly Gosse (Calvin) and Arlene Jean (Marc). And Special friend Claudine. Rob was especially close with his Uncle Silas as well as numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts extended family and an enormous circle of friends.

Rob, a devoted husband and dad, was a kind-hearted and gentle man who truly believed in Family above all else. A truly remarkable craftsman, Rob excelled as a carpenter, woodworker, painter and photographer. Rob was a mentor and coach to so many, never hesitating to share his knowledge or lend a helping hand to anyone in need. An avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and gardener, Rob loved ‘The woods’ where he and Lori spent countless hours together. A tremendously peaceful soul, Rob will be eternally remembered as a glowing example of the paramount importance of Family.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne from 2:00 – 4:30 and 6:00-9:00 PM on Saturday Dec 28 and 2:00-4:30 and 6:00-9:00 PM on Sunday the 29th. The funeral service will be held at the Anglican Church in Whitbourne on Monday the 30th at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Robert Clarke Jr Memorial Fund.

Gower Cecil Williams (Sept 08, 1939- Dec 03, 2019.

With heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of Gower Cecil Williams on Dec 03, 2019. Age 80 years. Gower passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Carbonear General Hospital. Predeceased by beloved wife Leta, , Son Selby,  parents George and Pearl Williams, Sister Hilda, Brothers Wallace, Sam and Ren , Brother-in-Law George Mercer, parents-in-law Susie and Harold Mercer . Left to mourn with heavy hearts are his 3 children Cecil (Connie), John (Kelly), Sharon (Frankie), Grandkids Rae-Lynn, Logan, Marcus, Kaiden, Nikolas. Also a large number of extended family and friends. Gower loved being outdoors, spending time in the woods, doing his crossword books, listening to music and watching his favourite show family feud. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing at Carbonear General Hospital. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation on Thursday, Dec. 5. 2019 from  10:00 am – 9:00 pm.  Friday, Dec 6,  from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Dec 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm  from the Salvation Army, New Harbour. Cremation to follow. No flowers by request of the family. Donations  in Gower’s memory can be made to the Gower Williams Memorial Fund.

MURPHY. Tobias William. Passed peacefully away at Newhook’s Clinic, Whitbourne Tobias William Murphy age 76 after a short battle with cancer.
Predeceased by son Toby, mother Elizabeth, father Gerald, brothers Bill and Johnny. Leaving to mourn son Paul, daughter Renee, mother of his children
Germaine. Granddaughters Kandance and Molly. Grandson Ryland. Brothers, Brian (Marg), Doug (Maxine), Basil (Loretta), Gary (Kathleen), Gerard (Colleen). Sister Ros, and a numerous number of nieces and nephews. Also a large circle of friends and extended family. Tobe worked as a heavy equipment
operator all his life and was greatly respected by his co-workers who would have a lot of stories to tell. At Tobe’s request cremation has taken place. Funeral mass to be held on Friday, December 6, 2019at 11:00 am from St. Francis Xavier Church, Long Harbour. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Bliss Murphy Cancer Foundation.

Eldridge Andrew Callan (Nov 6, 1945 – Nov 28, 2019)

Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre Nov 28th, 2019. Predeceased by father Walter and mother Elsie. Left to mourn are his wife of 50 years Elizabeth, daughters Shelley (Ted), Cathy (John), son-in-law Jeff, four beautiful granddaughters Megan, Carley (Zac), Hailey & Mackenzie and step granddaughter Melina. Also loved and remembered by brothers, John (Lynda), Lew (Ivena), Harold (Barb), Wade (Joan), Cal (Josie), Derrick (Rita) and sisters Kathleen (Jim) & Alvina (Neil) and sister-in-law Cathy (Anthony) & brother-in-law Sandy (Wendy). Along with many loved nieces & nephews and a large circle of friends too large to list.

A special thanks to the nursing staff on the 4 South A & B for their amazing and dedicated care and to Dr. Tilley & Nurse Practitioner Carmel Collins who have shown us support and empathy throughout his battle with cancer.

Family visitation Monday morning, Dec 2nd at 10am – 12pm and public visitation Monday, Dec 2nd from 2-5pm and 7-9pm and Tuesday Dec 3rd from 10-11:30am at the Bethel United Church, Norman’s Cove. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm. In spirit of Eldridge who loved the colour red, we invite anyone who wishes to wear something red for the service.

A reception will be held after the service and we invite everyone to join us at the Community Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Newfoundland Conservancy of Canada, 136 Crosbie Rd, St. John’s, NL. A1B 3K3  because of his love of the outdoors; or the charity of choice.