Fanny Thorne

January 14,1949 – October 14,2022

It is with heavy hearts the family of Fanny Thorne, nee Sheppard, wish to announce her passing at the Health Sciences Centre on Oct. 13,2022 surrounded by family. Predeceased by mother Lillian, husband Melvin, brothers-in- laws Gerald and Edward Peddle.

Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are daughters Sandra(Wade), Dinah, 2 grandchildren Michael (Alicia) and Victoria. Great grandson Elijah, sister-in-law Marina and extended family. Visitation will take place at the Good Sheppard Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove Mon. Oct.17 from 7pm to 9pm and Tues. Oct. 18 10am to 2pm. Funeral to follow at 2pm.Interment at the Anglican Graveyard Norman’s Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fanny Thorne Memorial Fund.

Lillian Crann also known to many as MIMI passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022 at the Miller Centre.

With  saddened hearts we announce the passing of James Patrick Kelly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Lion’s Manor in Placentia

He is predeceased by his parents, Pad and Alice Kelly, parents-in-law , Jack & Monica Burke, Brother-in-law Gerard Brothers and his twin brother Patrick.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 26 years, Catherine, sister Patsy, his nephew’s Curtis(Amy) Brothers, Evan Brothers, Christopher (Erin Burke, Timothy (Alama)  Burke, and Caine (Michelle) Burke, nieces Leann Brothers, Sonya (Steve). Brothers-in-law Roger Burke, Chris (Lydia) Burke, Also great-nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Long Harbour on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 10:30 am

Special thanks to the staff and doctors at  The Lion’s Manor for all their care and kindness. Special thanks to Roxanne & Felix and his friends and family

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.

Passed away suddenly on August 1, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta, Larry Walter Drover at the age of 37 years.

He was predeceased by his father Larry Drover, Grandfather’s- Gordon Drover and Bernard McGrath

Grandmother- Marie McGrath, Aunt- Verna Baldwin, Aunt-in-Law- Elaine McGrath, Uncle- Aiden McGrath

Uncles-in-Law- Cluney Warren, Raymond McGrath and Shandy Hodder.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, Mother- Cynthia Drover, Kelligrews, CBS, Sister- Sherry(Gordon Buss) Edmonton, Alberta, Brother- Gordon, St. John’s

Grandmother- Eva Drover, Mt. Pearl, Two beautiful nieces- Alexandra and Rory, Many friends from Newfoundland and Alberta, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.

Funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 11am inurnment to follow at Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne.

It is with deep Sadness that the family of  Jolyne Upshall (age 46 years) of Little Harbour East announces her passing on  Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Predeceased by her mother Daphne Peddle and father-in-law Fred Upshall.

Leaving to mourn are her devoted husband, Harold, father Howard Peddle, brother Mark (Nicole) Peddle, nephew Dylan Peddle;  sister Elizabeth Peddle (Iwan) and niece Jessica; mother-in-law Linda Upshall; brother-in-law Ross (Trudy) Thorne, nieces Olivia & Sara Thorne. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cremation as taken place. Visitation and Funeral service will be announced later. In Jolyne’s memory donations may be made to Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation, 300 Prince Philip Drive,
St. John’s, NL  A1B 3V6

Samuel Eugene Penney
March 19,1955 – August 28, 2022.

Sam ended his earthly journey suddenly and peacefully at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home August 28,2022, age 67.

Predeceased by parents Aubrey and Levina Penney, partner/ friend Justine Kalleo, brothers John and David, sister Linda, brothers in law Tom Hall, Ed Johnson. Sister-in-law Madge Penney, niece Alison Hawkins – Johnson.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories as he fondly referred to us “my sisters “: Bertha (George) Brown, Marion Johnson, Hannah (Ron) Barker, Helen (Joe) Pevie, Winnie (Melvin) Cooper, Sandra (David) Barrington, Ivy (Harold) Penney – Hibbs, Glenda (Ralph) Roberts. Special niece Heather (Ross) Temple, sister-in-law Violet Penney. Also, his many nieces, nephews and friends especially Eugene Stanley.

A special thank you to the 2nd East Staff at St. Patrick’s Home for their kindness and care, making his year and half there enjoyable and fun.

Cremation has taken place. Resting at St. John the Baptist Church Chapel Arm with visitation 12 – 2 pm and funeral service at 2 pm Saturday September 3, 2022. Inurnment to follow.

In lieu of donations in Sam’s memory we ask that you take time to offer kindness to another person and say “Hello” in our busy days.

Arrangements are entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Barnes (nee Branton), Age 85, of Bellevue Newfoundland passed peacefully away August 25, 2022 at the Placentia Health Center following a short illness.

Elizabeth was born in Thornlea, Newfoundland, July 6, 1937. She spent much of her adult life in St. Johns and Mount Pearl.  She Retired in Bellevue with her husband in 1995.

She is pre-deceased by her husband Robert, parents James & Emma Branton, sister Lydia Walsh, brothers Howard & Wayne and sister-in-law Rosalind, brother-in-law Hubert Barnes and his wife Greta.

Leaving to mourn brother Stanley Branton (Sadie), sister-in-law Fannie Branton, sister-in-law Carrie Clift (BC), daughter Annette Randell (Robert), son Craig (Stephanie Clermont), two grand children Evan & Audrey Barnes, special niece Diane Hefferan, special nephews Derek & Curtis Branton and a large circle of family & friends.

Cremation has already taken place at her request.

Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday’ Sept 10, 2022 at 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held at Faith United Church, Thornlea on Sunday Sept 11, 2022 at 2 PM

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our dad, Clayton Collins of Fair Haven who passed peacefully away on August 24th in his 91st year, at the G.B.Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.
Resting at St. Paul’s By The Sea, United Church, Fair Haven.
Public visitation Friday, August 26th ( 2pm-4pm) & (7pm -9pm).
The family respectfully requests that masks be worn during visitation.
Funeral at 11am, Saturday August 27th. Due to Covid concerns and limited space this will be a private family service.
Donations gratefully accepted to St. Paul’s By The Sea Cemetery Fund.
Predeceased by: Wife of 65 yrs., Breta ; Parents, Robert & Florence ; Brother, Moses and wife Ena; Brother, Heman and wife Hazel; Sister, Hazel and husband Robert; Parents in law, Ernest & Mildred; Brother in law, Norman and Nephew Darrell. Also predeceased by his beloved friend Dorothy.
Left with fond and loving memories: Sons; Stan (Doris), Art (Annie), Sterling (Delphine). Special daughter; Wanda. Steadfast friend Mervin (Lajuan) and family. Grandsons; Clifford (Katie), AJ (Vickie), Adam (Kelly). Granddaughters; Deanne (Stephen) Cortney (Scott), Katelyn (Travis). Great grandchildren; Brendan, Alex, Anna, Audrey, Jack and Jayda. Sister & Brother In-laws; Myrtle/Jim, Rosie/Albert and Wendy. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the management, staff and residents of Hilltop Manor, Arnolds Cove for the care, compassion and friendship extended over the last 4 ½ years. Words cannot express the blessing experienced and the gratitude we feel for your kindness. We know that you share our loss. Thank you all for caring.
Appreciation is also extended to Maryann Hudson who provided homecare for a number of years while dad was still living at home. Your kindness and compassion has not gone unnoticed. Thank you