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 great sadness that the wife and family of Kenneth Reid announce his passing at the Health science Center in St. John’s, NL on August 24,2022 at the age of 68 years. Kenneth is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Elizabeth Reid, brothers Raymond and Tom, sister Jennie Warren and brother in-law, Thomas Warren. Leaving to mourn are his wife, Cora; sisters, Ida Warren (Don), Shirley Howell, Patricia Humby (Steve), Sylvia Reid (Roger), sister in-law, Cathy; brothers, Ron (Brenda), Bob (Ruth) and Perry;  Special niece Leslie-Ann Newhook and special nephews, Kenneth Reid and David Humphries as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Sunday, August 28th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, A memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Chapel Arm on Monday August 29th at 2 pm. Inurnment will take place at a later date. The Reid family would like to express appreciation to all who supported them through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association NL, 603 Topsail Rd, St. John’s, NL, A1E 2E1

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

BRANTON, Calvin. It is with much love and broken hearts the family of Calvin Branton wish to announce his peaceful passing at St Claire’s Hospital on August 19th 2022. Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years Miram Branton, Parents Emily and Wilson Branton and Infant son Wilson Junior. Left to mourn his 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 (Hailey), Rachael, Crystal (Darren), Chad (Ashley), Steve (Stacey), Ashley (Todd), Noelle (Alex), Jeremy, Angie (Chris), Melissa (Dan), Holly, Michael (Theresa), Jenny (Domenic), Jacob. Also left to mourn 26 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Calvin was a gentle and kind man who loved everyone, and always had a smile on his face. He loved to see people, loved a good chat and especially a big hug. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. May he rest in the loving arms of the angels. Visitation will take place at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Monday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Service will be held on Tuesday 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow.

Lloyd Stanley Thorne March 15th, 1957 – August 16th, 2022 It is with loving and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd Thorne at the age of 65 on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at Carbonear General Hospital, surrounded by family. Lloyd was a devoted man of God. He loved his Church and attending Men’s fellowship and Men’s camps. Lloyd loved to be surrounded by his family and friends. He was a friend to all that knew him and will be greatly missed. Predeceased by his parents William & Annie Thorne, Sister Jessie Lynch, and Father-in-Law Howard Newhook. He will forever be loved and missed. Left to mourn with loving and precious memories is his loving & devoted wife of 32 years Carolyn, brothers Wayne (Gertie) and Lorne (Margie). Mother-in-Law Muriel Newhook, Sister-in-Law Anita (Steve) Blake, Brother-in-Law Paul (Gail) Newhook and Dwayne (Tania) Newhook. Many special nieces & nephews and special friends Bill & Norma, Jeff, Stella, Clarence, Vera, Christine & Ron, Larry, and Terry. And a large circle of extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Salvation Army Green’s Harbour Corps on Saturday August 20th, 2022 at 3:00 pm. Internment to follow at The Salvation Army Blaketown Cemetery. The Family will be receiving visitors at The Salvation Army Green’s Harbour Corps on Thursday August 18th from 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm & Friday August 19th from 2:00-4:00pm, with the family service to follow at 7:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lloyd Thorne Memorial Fund. At the request of the family, masks are encouraged for the visitations and service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

Alvin Eric Thorne, son, husband, father, fisherman, and lifelong resident of Thornlea, passed tragically and unexpectedly away on August 15, 2022 at the age of 57. Alvin is survived by his wife, Christine, daughters Amber-Lynn and Taylor, his brothers Henry (Renee) and Jim (Shelley), sister Genevieve (Wayne), and parents Eric and Phoebe. He is predeceased by his son, Tyler, with whom he is reunited in heavenly rest. Alvin was born in Markland on May 29, 1965. He learned to fish at an early age from his father, Eric, and the foundation of a lifelong passion for the fishery was laid. Alvin’s close attention to detail and constant hard work established him as a respected figure in the industry and local community. Alvin was a member of the Canadian Coast Guard for 30 years. Those who knew Alvin knew that every bit of his hard work – every scar, every ache, and every day spent at sea, was undertaken for the benefit, well-being and love of his family. Of all he accomplished during his life, nothing outshone the pride he felt for his girls. For his wife, Christine, and daughters Amber-Lynn and Taylor, there was no effort that Alvin was unwilling to make, and no hardship he was unwilling to endure. Alvin is remembered for his love of a laugh, and was known for his quick wit and characteristic dry sense of humor. Go Leaf’s go. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A celebration of Alvin’s life will be held at Faith United Church in Thornlea at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 18th, 2022. Visitation will be open for family from 2:00-4:00 pm and to the public 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.