Andrew Joseph Murphy
After a sudden and brief illness, Andy left this world on June 10th, 2019 surrounded by those he loved at the age of 67. He leaves with wonderful memories his wife of 45 years Margie, their children, Corey, Kerry (Brad) and Brent (Erin) and his two grandsons Michael and Drew that he adored. His siblings Arnold (Anne), Gerry (Lorraine), Roy (Jeannie), Ted (Patrina), Ray, Alex (Tammy), Mary (Tom), Betty Anne (Mark), Georgina and Lori; many nephews and nieces, and too many friends to name who will forever remember him for his kind and funny spirit. His cat Hussy will miss him as much as anyone.
Andy put family first and it showed in the relationship that he had with Margie. They were kindred spirits that were born to be together. After so many years he still called her his little darling. If you were fortunate to spend time with two of them together, you walked away knowing you just experienced what true love looks like. They have an indescribable love.
He was a hero to his children and grandsons. He worked hard for everything he had to raise three amazing kids who are the perfect mix of him and Margie. He talked to his kids every day because it mattered to him. They would do anything for their parents and always came home to visit. Everyone is welcomed at their home. These are the things that made him proud.
Andy was born on Crawley’s Island, grew up in the Cove (Mount Arlington Heights) and settled in the Bottom (Long Harbour) and that was as far away as he wanted to be from the ocean, the Trout Ponds and the Berry Hills. With the exception of one special trip to Calgary to surprise Kerry, and Saturday trips to Normans Cove with Roe to play poker with the boys, or a trip to Indian Harbour, he never cared for being away.
After his family, Andy loved nature best. He knew and respected the land and water around him as well the wildlife knew and respected him. He fished his favorite spots between Henry’s Hole and Dan’s Ledge, trouted in the ponds and rivers, picked wild raspberries, bakeapples, blueberries and partridge berries, and hunted moose, birds and rabbits as the seasons allowed. His catch of the day was shared with family, friends and especially the seniors of the community. He never wanted more than he needed and took great joy in giving a meal of some sort to anyone who would appreciate it. He gave back to nature in abundance, he fed the crows every day with table scraps, had an eagle that waited for him on the point of the island as he knew there would be fish for him, delivered herring to Aunt Gladys to feed her pet gull, and had a wild loon that comes back every year to feed her babies with trout she takes from Andy’s hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDHyL-Y962o
Andy had a gentleness that animals and children could recognize. He shared his love of the outdoors with every little kid who ever wanted to learn to fish. He had a special secret with all the little ones in his family, the “money rock” was a hike in the woods and a hiding place for coins that was a special event when you found out about it. His infectious spirit for fun and enjoyment has touched many generations. If you spent time with Andy, you always left feeling like you were someone special.
He knew what he liked and wasn’t one to compromise. He was honest to a fault and always spoke his truth even when his opinion wasn’t shared by others. He liked his toast done only on one side, homemade jam prepared by Margie, and lots of ice in his drink. He loved a game of crib, or just about any card game. He often joked about his poor carpentry skills but he could repair just about anything with a fish hook or a swivel. Andy’s spirit will live on forever but his presence will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to really know him. In honouring Andy’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for later in the summer and then his ashes will be spread at sea where he will surely be at peace.
For those that wish to pay respect to his memory, do a kindness for someone else, clean up a piece of garbage off the beach, teach a child about the importance of nature or pet an animal in his name. Remember him in happy memories and stories and talk about the impact he made.
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Rex Thorne
Rex Thorne September 5 1942- June 6 2019
Rex Thorne of Norman’s Cove passed peacefully away at the Health Science Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Left to mourn his loving wife of 44 years Maxine, daughter Wendy and son Raymond. His Sisters Marina Peddle, Edith Thorne, Blanche Upshall (Saul), Brother Bernard Thorne (Louise). Sisters in law Phyliss Tilley (Frank) and Beatie Thorne. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Predeceased by parents John and Lydia Thorne, Brother Edward Thorne, sister Jane Newhook. In-laws Hazel and Maxwell Snelgrove, Eugene Butt, Harry Newhook, Gerald Peddle and Arthur Thorne.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day…. unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Resting at Good Shepherd Anglican Church Norman’s Cove. Visitation on Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM , Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM
No flowers by request.
Aggie White
WHITE, Aggie .It Is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Aggie White. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 1, 2019 at Carbonear general Hospital. She has now joined the love of her life and best friend Leander.
Left to remember her with precious memories are her children: Garfield (Stella); Evelyn(Terry); Edward(Connie); Mary (Dave) and Kim (Gary). 13 Grandchildren: Lori; Tony; Jason; Kelly(Jamie); Brian (Corina); Bradley (Crystal); Brandon (Stephanie); Holly; Michelle (Howard); Kayla (Josh); Nicole (James); Chelsea (Maguire); Justin (Emily). 7 Great-grandchildren; Amy(Camelle); Daniel; Jordan; Jillian; Seth; Joey; and Maria
Leaving to mourn also is her loving sister Gladys Pitcher, whom she adored.
She leaves behind a large number of nieces and nephews who loved their aunt Aggie. Also she leaves behind her many friends, especially Gladys Newhook and Eileen Reid. Her second family her caregivers, she loved each of you; Lorriane Pinsent, Molly Coish and Pastor Deanne Smith.
We want to say a big thank you to Smiths Ambulance, the workers became her friends and we believe she kissed you all and said God Bless you everytime you were called.
Visitation will be at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Monday, June 3, at 12:00 until her funeral. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.
Flowers are gratefully accepted. To leave a message of condolance or to sign the online guet book please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca
Victoria Olive Williams
WILLIAMS – Victoria Olive passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital, in the presence of her family on May 15, 2019. Victoria Olive Williams (nee Best), born March 24,1934. Formerly of Tack’s Beach Placentia Bay. Predeceased by her husband, Donald and son William Eric. Leaving to mourn sons; Wade, Paul, Clayton and Keith. Daughters; Mary, Marilyn and spouses. Grandsons; Michael, Jonathon, Adam, Paul Jr., David, Brady, Derrick, Robert, Donnie. Granddaughters; Leanne, Kimberly, Tracy, Natasha, Crystal, Victoria and spouses. As well as 14 great grandchildren sister Matilda Green, ( Port au Bra, Burin) also family and friends. Resting at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Chapel Arm. Visitation Thursday, May 16 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm. Friday, May 17 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 pm. No flowers by request of the family. Donations may be made to the Victoria Williams Memorial Fund.
Joyce Hutchings
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on May 3, 2019, Joyce Hutchings of Whitbourne, age 91. Predeceased by parents Elsie and Isaac Morgan, husband Fergus Hutchings, son Christopher Hutchings, brothers Harold Morgan, George Morgan, and Gerry Morgan. Leaving to mourn daughter-in-law Paula Hutchings, grandchildren Ian Hutchings and Carla Hutchings, sisters Violet Hickey (Owen, deceased) and Ruby Baker (John, deceased), brothers Stewart (Carrie) Morgan, and Herb(Bessie) Morgan, sisters-in-law Pearl Morgan, Dale Morgan and Fern Taylor, special friend Phyllis Morgan, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Sunday, 10:00 – 12:00, 2:00-5:00, and 7:00-9:00; Monday 10:00-12:00, 2:00-5:00, and 7:00-9:00.
Funeral Service will take place at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019.
Marjorie June Browne
Marjorie June (White) Browne – June 29, 1957 to April 27, 2019
Marjorie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Western
Regional Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook.
Left to cherish her precious memories are husband Bill, daughters and sons-in-law
Melanie and Richard Cormier, Melissa and Doug Harrison, son Michael and two treasured grandchildren, Emily and Liam Cormier. Loved and missed by siblings Lorraine (Jack), Nancy (Paul), Fred (Elsie), Rose
(Lloyd), Anne (Martin), Dave (Lorraine), Cathy (Gord), Trudy (Harve), and Bonnie (Bill).
Fondly remembered by Bill’s siblings Dermot (Mary), Brendan (Laura), Pat
(Marjorie), Kevin (Bernie), Jim (Sheila), Sheila, Howard (Pam), Betty (Francis),
and Joan (Melvin). Marjorie also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends.
Predeceased by parents, Max and Edith White, sister Mary Smith and parents-in-law Clarence and Julia Browne.
Special thanks to the medical team at Western Regional Memorial, and
especially to Dr. Smith whose empathy will always be remembered.
Marjorie was well known for her creativity, generosity and thoughtfulness. She
loved to share her talents by knitting, crafting and cooking for others. Marge was
most caring and compassionate when providing help for those in need. She
easily made friends wherever she went, often bonding over a game of cards or
bingo.
A donation in Marjorie’s memory to the Long Harbour Cemetery Fund or the
Children’s Janeway Hospital is appreciated.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.
Funeral service to take place Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Jerome’s Church, Long Harbour.
Mary Catherine Power
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Catherine Power, aged 96. Mom passed peacefully away at Placentia Health Care Centre on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family.
Predeceased by parents, Joseph and Sarah Ellen King nee (Pretty), 6 of her siblings of whom she was the oldest, her loving husband of 60 years, Martin, her sons James and Gerald, and daughters Rita and Lucy.
Leaving to mourn with broken hearts and loving memories are son Bernard (Veronica), son Martin Jr., daughter Shirley, son Terry, daughter Sandra Smith (George), daughter Joyce Picco (Neil), son Barry (Janet), son Richard (Mary), son Glen (Kim). Sisters Celine Hammond & Agnes Keating (Ron) and brother. Cecil King.
Also leaving behind are her beloved 31 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Wake will be held at St. Jerome’s Church in Long Harbour on Friday, April 26, 10 – 12, 2 – 4 pm, and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 am. Private internment to take place at later date.
Mom loved flowers . Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a Charity of Ones Choice.
This extraordinary woman who now sits with the angels went by many, many names:
-Mary Catherine by her beloved mother and father -Kit/Kitty by her loving husband of 60 years -Grandma/ grandmother / nan by 31 children -Great-grandma by 42 children -Great-great grandma by 12 children -Aunt Catherine by countless nieces and nephews -Sister by 9 brothers and sisters, And most endearingly called MOM by 13 very grateful and now heartbroken children who say goodbye to her today.
Mom was a woman devoted to her home and her family. So much so that when she was a young girl and moved away to St. John’s to go to work for the first time, she cried for a whole month. She felt so lonely and miserable without her family that she came back home to help her mother to take care of the house and to care for her younger siblings.
When she had her own family and moved down to the bottom from Kings Point she spent many hours visiting her mother. We all as children remember the many visits to grandmother’s house.
Life was very hard in the 40s and 50s in NL raising a large family meant hard work and long hours with little or no money. Mom and Dad made do with what they had and not one of us 13 children ever felt in need or want for anything. We didn’t ever feel poor and all remember wonderful childhoods.
Mom was a very strong woman. Although she probably wouldn’t agree with that, she was able to overcome some very difficult times and still able to keep her sense of humor and sharp wit.
The loss of dad her partner for almost 60 years was devastating for her. We were all very worried that it would be the end of her as well, but she struggled on and even though she missed him right up to her last days, she kept going. I used to call her a tough old bird, she would just smile and say “yes girl, well what else can you do”!
The loss of three of her children was a huge blow. First Lucy, then Rita and then Gerry (Sach) who was her comfort in the years after dad’s death, really slowed her down. She was now in her late 80s and had to try and live alone.
Not in the best of health yet she summoned her strength once again and made the decision to live by herself in her own home for as long as she could. We as a family were worried about her being alone but there was no changing her mind when she decided. (maybe a little bit of stubborn in there). Another devastating blow came in 2016 with the loss of her first-born son, Jim. Still she soldiered on!
She stayed by herself for as long as her health allowed until it was time to have extra help during the day and some home care was arranged to help her with her daily chores. It was very hard for her to sit aside and have someone else do her housework and cooking. Many a time she would just get up and lend a hand. She always made the dough balls and pudding for the many Sunday dinners we all had together. There was no keeping her down.
Though her body was failing her mind was sharp. She loved to play Scat with the family and almost every Saturday night when we all got together we played with her. She won many a game and beat us all. She loved her puzzle books and her knitting. When her fingers go to sore from gout and arthritis she had to teach herself how to knit using a different way, but she never gave up. When her eyes got tired from reading the puzzle books she would knit and if her hands got sore from knitting she would go back to the books. Again, tough old bird, I say!!
We all felt the love she had for each and every one of us. There was never a visit without a hug and kiss and “I love you” and of course “good night and God bless you” if you called in the evening.
A warm, loving, tough, strong, witty, woman who raised 13 grateful children in very tough times, who traveled only twice outside this province, had only a book 5 education, leaves a wonderful legacy to the world.
She bore 13 children who gave her grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Children who have travelled the world, studied and have jobs that protect our society and yet more children to come who will do God knows what to help this world and make a difference. One woman from a small harbour in NL born in 1922 has had an immense effect on the world and through her descendants she will continue to do so long after she is gone.
She will be remembered for the love she gave, the strength she gave us, the memories that we have, the life that we have. A part of her will go on with all of us. She will never be forgotten.
Shirley M. Collett
Shirley M. Collett August 29, 1931 of Fair Haven passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Lions Manor, Placentia.
Predeceased by her husband Chesley, daughters Ruby and Cynthia. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her 4 sons and 3 daughters. Hubert (Carrie), Harold (Laurie), Joe (Debbie), Paul (Paula), Barbara (Cyril), Geraldine (Gerard), Sherry (Shawn). 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 3 sisters; Gertie (Hallett), Lillian, Phylis (Ernest) and 1 brother; Elwood (Mabel).
Visitation will take place Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19 from 2-4pm at St. Paul’s By the Sea United Church, Fair Haven. Celebration of her life will take place Saturday, April 20 at 2pm.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to St. Paul’s By the Sea United Church, Fair Haven.
Special Thank-you to the staff of Lions Manor for the comforting and wonderful care given to our mother for her short stay there.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hollaway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.
Doreen Fahey
Fahey (nee Smith), Doreen 1945-2019
Passed away suddenly and peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2019, aged 73 years, at her home in BELLEVUE, NL, in the presence of her loving husband of 34 years Thomas (Tom). Predeceased by her parents Jacob and Julia Smith and all of her brothers and sisters.
Leaving to mourn with her husband are her siblings’ children and their families, Tom Peters (Navi), Larry McCarthy, Gordon McCarthy(Jackie), Doreen Thorne(Dave), Trudy Power(Art), Derrick McCarthy(Marie), Pauline Power(Ron), Debbie Ranger(Tony), Connie Smith(Roland), Derrick Smith, Larry Brace, Katina Mandavia (Diku), Albert Smith, Terry Smith, Dave Smith(Jennie), Gerald Smith, Ronald Smith, Brenda Smith, Avalon Smith, Elwood Smith(Jenny) Ina Brace (Angus), David Smith (Norma), Miriam Hoskins (Gerard), Louise Smith, Beverley Cull (Peter), David Power (Donna), Paul Power (Lorraine), Richard Power, Cindy Meadows, Marina Drake.
Also mourning are her brothers-in law and sisters-in law and their families, Betty Smith, Max Brace, Jean Smith, Beatrice Smith, Ann Walsh (Tom), Frank Fahey, Wendy Fahey, Michael Fahey(Gloria), Evelyn Newhook(Winston), Edward Fahey(Lisa), Felix Fahey(Wende), and aunt Georgina Bellows.
Left with fond and loving memories her very special friend Carol Smith.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Ascension Anglican Church, CHANCE COVE, NL beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment to take place at a later date.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Ascension Church, Chance Cove.
Gladys White
WHITE – Gladys. July 24, 1924 – March 24, 2019. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aunt Gladys White at the age of 94 years. Predeceased by her husband Garfield White, son Donald White, brothers John Thomas Newhook, Ernest Newhook, William Newhook and Frank Newhook. Leaving to mourn with heavy hearts, sister Bessie Newhook, brother Clarence (Cathy) Newhook, her niece and caregiver Sally Pike and a special friend Junior Power, her sister-in-law Gladys Newhook. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of nephews, nieces, family and friends. Resting at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove on Tuesday March 26, 2019 from 2 pm to 9 pm. Wednesday 10am to 12 noon. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at 2 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to The Good Shepherd Church Cementary Fund.Internment to be announced at a later date.