Passed peacefully away on January 5th, 2019 at the Placentia Hospital, Frederick Thorne Sr. age 95 years of  Thornlea. Predeceased by wife of 60 years  Arlene. Son James. Daughter-in-law Deborah. Leaving to mourn with loving memories son Fred Thorne Jr (Eliz). Grand daughters; Justine (Clint), Holly (Kendra) and Abby. Grandson Travis. Sisters-in-law; Isabella King, Ont. Lucy Thorne, Ont. Gladys Thorne.Nieces, Barb (Frank Bigl), AB. and family, Lily Thorne, Thornlea and family, Christine Donahoe, Ont. Nephews, Doug King (Geraldine) and family, Ont. Tom Donahoe (Nanic), Ont.  Also Special friend Rita Button. Also many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at the Beachside Manor, Placentia for the care they provided, also the doctors and nurses at the Placentia Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Friday, January 11th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Funeral service at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 12th, 2019  at Holloway’s Funeral Home.

Robert (Bob) Chesley Hollett

November 9, 1951 – January 1, 2019

Passed peacefully away at his home in South Dildo after a very courageous battle of cancer, he was surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his mother Flossie, father Malcolm (Mac) Hollett, brothers Malcolm and Woodrow as well as brother in law Desmond (Des) Butt. Leaving to mourn with everlasting, heartfelt memories, loving wife Rose Marie (Toots), daughter Dana, Bobbi- Lynn (Blair), April (Chris) and son Joshua (Claire). Stepsons Joshua (Erin) Frampton and Jamie (Meagan) Frampton. Grandchildren Coady, Hope, Brooke, Logan, Jax, Harper, Charlie and Nixon. Also leaving behind are his loving sisters Geraldine, Shirley (Carmen), Linda, Margo (Merv), Judy (Casey) and brother Dwight (Maureen). Sisters- in- law Shirley (Ron), Theresa (Joe), Cecilia, Lil (Rod), Jackie (Jim). Brothers-in law Walt (Cindy), Gerry (Mary), Mick as well as many nieces, nephews, close relatives and special friends especially his buddy of many years Jerry Fudge.

Bob was dearly loved by all those lives he touched. He was a very intelligent, hard-working man right to the end.

Special thanks to his Oncology team, Dr Renee Lester, Dr Karen Downton, chemo nurses and to his special nurse Diane. There are also so many people the family will be eternally grateful to for all their help and support throughout.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 10:00 am – 9:00 pm and Saturday, January 5, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Celebration of life will be held for family and close friends at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, NL Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

BROWN, Frank Merrill, September 1, 1931 – December 26, 2018. Passed peacefully away at G.B. Cross Memorial, Clarenville, NL. Age 87, of Little Harbour East, formerly of Kingwell, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by parents, Wilson and Mondella Brown; sisters Betty (George Gilbert) and Bertha (Harry Jones), brothers; George, John and Norman. Leaving to mourn his brothers, Ben, Harry (Shonda), Percy (Alice), Tom (Marie), sister-in-law Betty, brother-in-law William Warren. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, a great great niece, family and friends. Resting at the Anglican Church, Little Harbour East. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

RALPH, Linda Maralyn ( Walker )

December 17, 2018

It is with tremendous heavy hearts that the family of Linda Maralyn Ralph (nee

Walker) announces her passing at the Health Sciences Center December 17, 2018

after a short, but courageous battle with Cancer at the age of 61 years. Linda is

predeceased by her loving parents Harold and Alice Walker of Norman’s Cove, her

parents-in-law John Sr. and Viola Ralph, and her brother-in-law Dermott Driscoll.

Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are her husband of 43 years John Jr.;

sons Corey (Lloyd), Colin (Paulette), Jason (Lisa); grandchildren Alexis, Rebecca and

Peter; sisters Pearl Driscoll, Barbara Jean (Marcel), Hilda Hynes (Alan); brother

Stanley Walker; in-laws Mary and Eli Hollett, Patrick and Rose Ralph, Tony and

Peggy Ralph, Theresa and Wade Critch, Eugene and Connie Ralph, Ellie Ralph and

George French, Eileen and Mervel Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family

and friends. The Ralph family would like to extend extreme appreciation to the extensive care

teams at the Health Sciences Center (HSC), St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, Dr. William. H.

Newhook Community Health Centre (Whitbourne) and the William R. Bliss Cancer

Center. A very special thanks to Dr. Squibb (family physician), Dr. Lester (medical

oncologist), Dr. Tyler (radiation oncologist and palliative care), Dr. Russell and Dr.

Taylor (thoracic surgeons), Dr. Pierce (cardiologist) and numerous physicians,

residents and medical students; nursing staff at HSC 4SA, 4SB, 4NA, emergency and

cancer centre and the nursing staff at St. Clare’s. Additionally, the family would like

to extend a very special thanks to Carmel Collins (nurse practitioner, pain

management and palliative care), who was an indispensable member of Linda’s care

team. Linda was loved by all those who knew her. She was the Post Master in Bellevue for

20+ years and during that time, greeted the community of Bellevue residence with a

daily smile, a chat and a listening ear. She loved her career and working in her

community. Linda was an active member of the Bellevue community and in past

years participated in plays and concerts, sang in the church choir, provided for those

in need and offered help at every turn without complaint or hesitation. Linda’s love

of knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking and other paper arts not only

provided personal satisfaction, but the products of these activities will ensure her

family and friends have precious keepsakes to hold dear. Resting at Sacred Heart Roman

Catholic Church, Bellevue visitations Tuesday from 5-8p.m., Wednesday 11-4, and Thursday 10-12.

Wake service to take place  Wednesday at 7 p.m. followed by Funeral Mass Thursday at 2 p.m.

Linda loved the Christmas season and it is her wish that any flowers be in her

favourite Christmas colours (red, white and green). In lieu of flowers, donations

may be made to the SPCA St. John’s, the Sacred Heart Church (Bellevue) or any other

charity of your choice.

LYNCH, Margaret Mary (Hyde).  August 8, 1932 – December 8, 2018. Passed away peacefully away at the Pte. Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, Carbonear, NL.  age 86 of Bellevue, NL. Predeceased by husband of 49 years Sandy. Leaving to mourn 6 daughters; Frances (Phil), Elizabeth (Fred),  Peggy (Mike), Karen, Christina (Ken), Anne Marie. 3 sons; Sandy (Danette), Marty, Tommy (Carol).  11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters; Bridie Lynch & Kay McCarthy. Also a large circle of  other family and friends. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue . Tuesday, Dec. 11  from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Wednesday, Dec 12 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 13,  2018 at 12:00 noon.  Internment  at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bellevue.

Fowler, Leslie James (Jim), 70, of Long Harbour, passed in peace, November 20th, 2018. Predeceased by mother Elizabeth Fowler; Foster parents Uncle Nicky and Aunt Mary Ann; sisters Margie, Lavina and Gloria; Foster siblings Patrick, Katie and Jackie; Brothers-in-law Kevin and Junior and parents-in-law Vincent and Catherine Keating.

Jim’s most cherished part of his life was his family. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 46 years, Marion; Children Nick(Carlene), Chad(Tracy), Christy(John), Jennifer(Brian); His 7 grandchildren who were his pride and joy; Erica, Erin, Emma, Jacob, Issac, Vincent and Carter. Sisters Shirley(Gerald) and Betty(Herb) and brother-in-law Ron. Foster siblings Margaret and sister Jane. After years of searching, he was finally united with sisters Vickie(Cliff) of Fortworth, Texas and Renee of Virgina Beach, Virgina. Also mourning his loss are a large circle of nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Wednesday, Nov. 21 1:00 – 9:00 pm. Thursday, Nov 22 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral mass Friday, Nov 23 at 2:00 pm from St. Jerome’s Church, Long Harbour.

As an expression of sympathy flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis. Canada. To leave a message of colodence or to sign the online guest book please vivit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca ” A great soul serves everyone all the same. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again,” – Maya Angelou

HOLLETT, Mary Margaret.November 3, 1926, Passed away peacefully at G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on October 21, 2018  age 91 years. Predeceased by husband Harold, daughter Dorothy, son Melvin. Leaving to mourn children; Eli (Mary), Raymond (Marjorie), Lorraine ( Raymond), Cecil (Daphne), Ruby (Eugene), Marilyn (George),David (Iris), Barry (Judy), Georgina (Cleophas), Todd (Marilyn), Steven (Susan. 27 Grandchildren,  32 Great grandchildren, 4 Great great grandchildren. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at The Church of the Ascension. Visitation Monday, 4 pm – 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm — 2 pm – 4 pm–7 pm -9 pm, Wednesday 10 am – 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers,donations to the Hollett Family.

Agnes (Aggie) Mary King (nee O’Dea)
May 16 1946-October 2nd 2018

Passed peacefully away in the loving care of her family on Tuesday Oct 2nd 2018.
Predeceased by her beloved son Joey and beloved sister Ursula.

Aggie was loved dearly by her husband of 56 years Cecil. Cherished mother of Ella (Walter), Wanda (John) ,Cecil (Janet), Sherry (Chris). She adored her 9 grand-children Paul, Jolene (Curt), Stacy (Veronica), Todd(Megan) ,Cheryl (John), Matthew (Amy), Kyle, Megan and Shane. Great grand-children Cadence, Michael and Carter. Brother Joe (Sharon), sisters in law Catherine, Celine and Agnes (Ron) and a large number of relatives and close friends. Aggie was surrounded by her family who all loved and adored her so much.

Although we have heavy hearts by her passing, we all remember mom as a very loving, kind, compassionate and beautiful lady who loved and was loved by everyone she met. Moms family was her life. She had an amazing sense of humor, was an avid gardener and talented quilter. She had a genuine affection for people and an incredible connection with children. She adored her mother in law Mrs.Nell (predeceased) her sister Ursula (predeceased) and brother in law Anslem (predeceased).

Cremation has taken place. Visitation for family and friends Friday, October 5th at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne from 10 am to 8 pm. Funeral service to be held on Saturday, October 6th at St. Jerome’s Church in Long Harbour at 10:30 am.

We welcome you to come celebrate her life at the reception to follow at the Long Harbour Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society or the charity of ones choice. To leave a message of condolence or to sign the online guest book please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca.

For a mother is the only person on earth
Who can divide her love among all her children
And each child still have all her love.