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 […]

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.

BARRETT – Frederick Gordon (Fred), 70 of Whitbourne, formerly of Bell Island, passed in peace, November 28th, 2018. Predeceased by his father John Barrett; mother Elsie Barrett; mother-in-law Marion Brazil; father-in-law Harold Brazil; sister Joyce Decker; brother Max Barrett.  Fred’s most cherished part of life was his family.  Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 49 years, Ruby; children John (Connie); Cynthia (Andrew); his 2 grandsons who were his pride and joy John and Matthew.  Sister’s;  Florence(Clyde);  Loretta (predeceased Bob); Gladys (John); twin sister Nina (Jim);  Marjorie (Jim); Jean( Jim); brother’s Winston (Marilyn);  Ches (Mary); Bob (Sue).  Also mourning his loss are a large circle of nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.  Cremation has taken place, Service will take place at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Monday December 3rd at 11:00 am.  Burial to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetary in Whitbourne.  As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully declined. To leave a message of condolence or to sign the online guest book please vivit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca ” He fought a good fight”.

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 […]

Norman Victor Collett,January 22, 1934 – September 20, 2018. It is with deep sadness that the family of Norman Collett (aged 84 years) of Fair Haven, announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 from Pleasantview Towers, St. John’s. Surrounded by his loving family he slipped quietly into eternal sleep where his soul shall rest in everlasting peace. Born and raised in Fair Haven, Norman married Wendy Masters ( also of Fair Haven) on May 26th, 1962 and they made their home in “The Bottom” where they shared life together and raised their family. To his wife he was a faithful husband of 56 years and to his three sons, two daughters and ten grandchildren he was a devoted father and grandfather. Norman is predeceased by : Son, Darrell; Parents, Ernest and Mildred; Sisters, Breta and Phylis; and an infant sibling. He leaves to mourn: Wife, Wendy; Daughters, Norma Collett, Sheila Collett(Wayne); Sons, Chris Collett, Dennis Collett(Cristina); Daughter -in-law, Maryanne Vandermeulan and Grand Children, Andrew Rogers, Krysta Rogers, Rachel Collett, Holly Collett, Matthew Collett, Sarah Collett, Lucas Collett, Asher Collett, Ashly Collett, Alexander Collett; Sisters: Rosie Brinston (Albert); Myrtle Thistle (Jim); Brother-in-law Clayton Collins; Mother -in-law, Joan Masters; Sisters-in-law Dorreen(Roy), Beryl Mechenton(Bruce); Brother-in-law, Brian Masters(Sherry); nieces, nephews and large circle of extended family and friends. Resting at St. Paul’s United Church, Fair Haven. Funeral Service to take place on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at 2pm. Interment to follow at United Church Cemetery, Fair Haven. Visitation Saturday from 2pm – 9pm and Sunday 10 – 12. Donations in Norman’s memory gratefully accepted to St. Paul’s by the Sea Cemetery Fund.

Elliott Morgan, Blanche passed peacefully away on September 19, 2018 at the age of 72 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Blanche will be lovingly remembered by her husband Graham, her daughter Roxanne, son-in-law Gordon King and grand daughters Leigha and Emily ( Caledon, Ontario ). Blanche’s  beautiful  smile will always be missed by her brothers, Gordon Pike (June), Wayne and Tom, her sister Ada Pardy (Ned), special uncle Leo Hardiman and also by her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her late husband John Elliott, parents John and Florence Pike, Special  aunt Lillian and nephew Timothy Pardy. Cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held at St. Hilda’s Church in Bay L’ Argent A0E 1B0 on Monday, September 24 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Hilda’s Congregation Fund in memory of Blanche Elliott Morgan.  ” Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories”  unknown.

REID, Vernon Henry, July 6, 1939 -Sept. 19, 2018. Well known businessman, Vernon Reid, passed away suddenly ay Newhook’s Clinic, Whitbourne, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by infant daughter, Valerie Jean,mother & father Fred & Bessie Reid, parents-in-law Samuel & Marcella Mercer, brothers; Fred & Darrell Reid, sister-in-law Vinnie & brother-in-law Robert Mercer Sr & Raymond Gosse  Leaving to mourn his wife of 61 years Melba, daughter Darlene (Rodney Moores). Grandchildren; Candee Reid, Stacy Reid, Sammi-Jo (Adam Reid). Great grandchildren; Billie Jean Reid, Cameron Reid, Morgan Keating, Damien Reid, Tyler Pilgrim.Survived by brother Ron (Bea) Reid. sisters; Marjorie Gosse, Phyllis (Irving) Moore, Jean (Wayne Pinsent), Betty (Larry) McIsaac, sister-in-law Ella Harnum, and close friends, George & Gloria Dawe, Tom & Frances Howe. Also a large circle of nieces and nephews, friends & family.Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation  Thursday, Sept. 20,  2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Friday, Sept 21,  10:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Saturday, Sept 22, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, Sept 22 at 4:00 pm from  St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blaketown. Inurnment at a later date. In lieu of flowers danations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a Charity of One’s Choice.