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 […]

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.

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.

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.

Brothers, Dana Caroline , February 21, 1965 – March 20, 2019. It is with great sadness that the family of Dana Brothers announce her tragic passing on Thursday March 20th, from injuries sustained in a snow-mobile accident. Dana was born February 21, 1965 in Long Harbour. She is survived by her daughter, Shingi Murray (Richard Kaz); partner Carol Bélanger; parents, Cecilia & Gordon Brothers (Long Harbour); sisters, Kim Brothers, Long Harbour, Renee Nolan (Sean), Ontario, Nadine Brothers, St. John’s; brother, Sheldon (Shani), Ontario; nieces, Thea and Taylor; nephews, Peter, Sam and Liam; god-daughter, Deidre Keating and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Dana was predeceased by grandparents Dora & Clifford Brothers and Elizabeth & Dennis Murphy. Dana was a brilliant shining light with an intense love of life and a lover of all things, especially the arts, people, cats and a good racket. She touched countless lives during her 54 years on this Earth, known to many as an exceptional woman, daughter, sister, mother, partner and friend. An accomplished writer, councillor and tireless advocate for the under privileged. She was a fearless feminist, and as devoted to all of humanity as she was to her large circle of family and close friends. She was a traveller, a valedictorian, a Valentine Queen, a chef, doctor, honor student, protestor, class president and public speaker. A strong person stands up for themselves. A stronger person stands up for everyone else. Dana was the strongest! Despite her health struggles she gave back in every way. From a teacher in Zimbabwe to a Social Worker in St. John’s and Ottawa, she worked with organizations to help those most in need, abused women, veterans, convicts and people suffering with addictions. An active member of the New Democratic Party and of the LGBTQ community, Dana was a champion […]

      Newhook, Arthur Caleb, Passed peacefully into eternal rest Arthur Caleb Newhook aged 83 years at the Health Sciences, St. John’s on Saturday, March 23, 2019 to be united forever with his wife Martha (2007). Also, predeceased by parents Jacob(Eliza) & Lottie Newhook. Brothers Jacob, Robert & Calvin. Sister Florence. Left with precious memories are his cherished son Terry. Brothers Lewis, Melvin, Jonas, Otto, Rex and Wallace, sisters Una & Rose and their families. Sisters-in-law Ruby, Marie & Helen and their families. Many nieces (especially Tobi), nephews, cousins & friends. Resting at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove on Sunday, March 24 from 1:00 until funeral at 2:00 on Monday, March 25, 2019. Donations in his memory thankfully accepted to the Good Shepherd Church Cemetery Fund. Rest in Peace.

Brown, Benjamin Gordon December 11, 1933 – March 15, 2019. Passed peacefully away at G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, NL. Age 85 of Little Harbour East, formerly of Kingwell, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by parents Wilson and Mondella; sisters Betty (George Gilbert) and Bertha (Harry Jones); sister in law Pearl (Ern Bannister); brothers George, John, Frank and Norman; and sister in law, Neta Brown. Leaving to mourn his brothers Percy (Alice), Harry (Shonda) and Tom (Marie); sister in law Betty Brown and brother in law, William Warren. Also a large circle of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a great great niece, family and friends. Resting at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Little Harbour East. Funeral service will be held on at a time to be announce.

Wilfred George White October, 15 1956 – March 7, 2019 Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at Pleasant View Towers, St. John’s on Thursday, March 7, 2019, Wilfred George White of Markland, aged 62 years. Wilfred enjoyed his 26 years of service at Newfoundland Power. He was very thankful to have worked with such great co-workers. He was an avid walker and hockey fan. Predeceased by parents, George and Genevieve White; Father-in-law Robert J. Griffin; and sister, Debbie Thorne (White). Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are his wife of 36 years, Irene; sons, Kyle (Leanna) and Steven (Marcia); grandchildren, Kaylee, Megan, and Willow; sister, Barb (Harry) Mercer; brothers, Dean (Nancy), and Terry (Jean); sisters-in-law, Mary (Richard) Power and Elizabeth (Wayne) Power; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving visitors at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday, March 9, 7:00 – 9:00 PM; Sunday, March 10, 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Funeral service to take place Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilfred’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of NL. The family would like to thank the staff of 1 South East at Pleasant View Towers for their care and compassion towards Wilfred. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

BROTHERS,  Dorothy Ann.  August 17 1952 to February 16 2019.  It is with great sadness that the family of  Dorothy Ann Brothers announce her passing on February 16th 2019 in her 66th year. She lost her battle with breast cancer surrounded by her family at the W H Newhook Clinic in Whitbourne. Predeceased by her parents Andrew and Loretta Walsh and her sister Brenda. She leaves to mourn her husband Ray; Daughter Stephanie, Son Raymond (Krista), & granddaughter Penelope; sister Shirlie (Ron); brothers Brian (Pauline), Tony (Bonnie), Adrian (Denise), Andrew, Darryl (Jennifer), Brother in laws: Eugene (Linda), Bill (Brenda), Larry. Sister in laws: Mary (Carl), Theresa, Veronica (Dan), Shirley (Pat), Loretta (Gary), & Jackie, and many aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews and a large circle of friends. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can be made in her memory to the Cancer Society. Special thanks to staff of the H Bliss Murphy cancer center: especially Dr. Joy McCarthy, Dr. Brent Tompkins, Carolyn Jones – social worker and her family doctors Dr. Heather Cuddy & Dr. Heather Woodland. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral home in Whitbourne: Visitation – Feb 17, 6 – 9 pm for family; Feb 18 10 am to 4 pm & 6-9 pm and Tuesday 10-12 noon. The funeral mass will take place on Tuesday at 2:00 at St. Jerome’s Church  at Long Harbour. Interment to follow at St. Jerome’s Cemetery.  A community gathering will take place at the Municipal building after the service.