Category Archives: Obituary

Gerald Crann

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Gerald Crann
Born: June 11,1934
Passed: July 23, 2018

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Crann July 23, 2018 at the age of 84.
Pre deceased by his parents Violet & Richard Crann, brother Earnest & sister Effie.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife Myrtle, four children Linda(Eugene), Roy (Ronda), Derrick (Tina), & Paula (Don).
Seven grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren, Four sisters Shirley, Gertrude, Phyllis & Lillian, one brother Ellwood & numerous friends and neighbours.
Memorial service will be held Monday July 30, 2018 @ 3 PM at the Fair Haven community center.

Ruby Louise Newhook (nee Piercey)

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Ruby Louise Newhook (nee: Piercey)

January 31, 1930 – July 15, 2018

Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on July 15, 2018, Ruby Louise Newhook of Norman’s Cove in her 88th year. Predeceased by her parents, John and Winnie Piercey and infant son, John. Left to celebrate her life with beautiful and loving memories, her husband of seventy years, Absalom John. Her children: Linda (Aaron Mercer), Roger (Beulah), David (Lori), Eric (Valerie), Jennie (Lloyd), Philip (Karen), Keith (Laurie), Peter (Donna). 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; Sisters: Jennie (Jim Varner), Myrtle Hiscock, Doreen (Dick Riche) and brother Don (Winnie). Brother in Law: Joseph, sisters sin law: Verna and Hazel as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation on Monday, July 16, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church. Funeral service to be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday; interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.

“ Heavenly Sunshine, Jesus is mine”

Marcella Thorne

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Marcella THORNE

August 6, 1929 – July 9, 2018

Passed peacefully away at her daughter’s home where she resided, in the company of her loving family, Marcella Thorne aged 88 years old.

Predeceased by her father Lawrence Fahey of Tickle Harbour, mother Mary Ellen Fahey of Chapel Arm, husbands Thomas Lewis and Clarence Thorne.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her 9 children: Madonna (Kevin), Nellie, Veronica (Don), Kathleen (Dale), Shirley (Freeman), Kenneth (Casey), Bernice (Kevin). Also loved and remembered by 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, as well as a large circle of family and friends and her two companions, cats Smokey and Bandit.

Resting at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue.

Visitation is as follows; Wednesday, July 11: 2pm – 9pm

Funeral Mass will be held at 5pm at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Bellevue on Thursday, July 12.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Marcella’s memory may be made to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue.

Noseworthy, Hubert George

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Hubert George Noseworthy
March 25,1939 – July 5,2018.
It is with great sadness we announce that Hubert Noseworthy of Chapel Arm passed peacefully away on Thursday July 5,2018 at the Health Sciences Center at the age of 79 years.

Predeceased by his parents Reuben & Beatrice Noseworthy, brother Jim, sister in law Alice Noseworthy, in laws Gordon & Julie Warren.

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 56 years, Mona. 4 children: Glenn(Lorie)Noseworthy, Wanda(Derrick) Marsh, Denise(Roy) Newhook, Donna(Mervin)Piercey.

7 grandchildren: Nicole(Jeff), Jason, Ashley, Matthew, Tiffany, Cassie, Krista.
1 great grandson Logan.

Brother Eliol (Sharon) Noseworthy, Brother-in law Robert(Noreen)Warren, sister-in law Hilda(Andy)Thorne. Also remembered by a large circle of family and friends.

Special thanks to the Cardiology team and nursing staff of CCU and 5th floor of the Health Science Centre.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, Sunday 1pm-9pm. Funeral service to take place at St. John The Baptist Church, Chapel Arm, Monday July 9,2018.@2 pm. Inurnment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Long Harbour Road. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Charles Warren fund. Charles is currently waiting for a heart transplant and has to move to Ottawa this coming fall. To leave a message of condolence or sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.com

BROTHERS, Arthur J.

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Arthur J. Brothers November 13, 1921 – June 27, 2018
Arthur Brothers passed peacefully away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Caribou Veterans Memorial Pavilion, St. John’s at the age of 96. He is predeceased by his wife Lucy of 52 years, his parents Dora and Clifford, five brothers: Gordon (Grey Islands), Ford (Fermeuse), Lar (Long Harbour), Reg (Charlottetown)and Bill (Corner Brook); two sisters: Patricia Infante (Ontario) and Marie Farrison (Ohio), also sister in laws Frances and Mary and brother in laws Al and Mario (Ontario), Max and Jack (St. John’s). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his 6 children: Jerry (Beulah), Kay (Anthony Keating), Monnie, Ann (Alton), Gerard (Pats) and Clifford (Carolann); five sisters: Gladys Usry, USA, Florence (Al Hopper) Ontario, Ann (Max Butler), Shir (Gary Hitchcock), Ontario, Beth (Jack Keating) and one brother Gord (Cecilia), Long Harbour and sister in law Mabel, Prince Edward Island. Also leaving to mourn are his 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, special neighbours Rita and Jerome Keating (Ontario) and a large circle of friends, as well as his dog Fido who was his faithful companion for a number of years. We are very grateful to the staff at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion for the excellent care he received for the past 22 months.
Arthur truly loved playing cards, especially crib. He worked hard all his life and enjoyed family gatherings, parties and dancing. He was a great carpenter and one of his favourite hobbies was making all sorts of crafts from coffee and end tables, crib boards, shelves, bookcases and windjacks.
Resting at Holloways Funeral Home as follows:
Friday, June 29 10am to 9pm
Visitation at Sr. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Long Harbour on Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.
Funeral mass to take place on Saturday, June 30 at 2pm.
Flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
To send a message of condolence or to sign the online memorial guest book please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca

Charlotte Jane Barrett

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Charlotte Jane BARRETT
December 8, 1927 – June 24, 2018

Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loved ones, Charlotte “Jane” Barrett of Whitbourne, aged 90 years old.

Predeceased by her husband John “Jack” Barrett, daughters Daffodil and Holly, great grandson Mitchell Russell, parents John and Lily Clarke, sisters Maud Peddle, Mary Mercer and brother Joe Clarke.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories and to be forever remembered by her 9 children: Provie (Sonny), Lily (Mark), Sylvia (Joe), Chris (Fred), John (Donna), Larry, Barb (Edward), Rick (Julia) and Paul (Barb). Also loved and remembered by 28 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation is as follows: Monday, June 25: 7-9pm
Tuesday, June 26: 10am – 9pm
Wednesday, June 27: 10am – 12pm

A service of celebration and thanksgiving for Charlotte Jane’s life will be held at 1:30pm at St. John The Baptist Anglican Church on Wednesday, June 27.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Charlotte Jane’s memory may be made to the Anglican Cemetery fund.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO SEVERE SCENT ALLERGIES, NO FLOWERS BY REQUEST OF FAMILY.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. To send a message of condolence or to sign the online guest book, please visit our website.

Thorne, William J.

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It is with heavy hearts and many fond memories we announce the passing of our loved one, William J. Thorne on Friday, June 15, 2018, age 76 years. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Emma Thorne, father-in-law John Jarvis, brothers and sister-in-laws Sidney and Rose, Edmund and Ruby, sister and brother-in-law Dorcas and Roland Rowe, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Herbert and Edna Jarvis.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 54 years Ethel, daughter Ruth Reid (Murdock) Cambridge, ON; sons Darren (Joanne) Thornlea; William (Colleen) Cambridge, ON; Craig (Tina) Cambridge, ON; grandchildren Byron Reid (Marissa) and Travis Reid (Lindsay); Zachary and Alexandria Thorne; Joshua, Cassandra and Abigail Thorne; Sherisa Simao (Mario), Chelsea Woo (Brian), Jordan and Tinisha Thorne. Great grandchildren Walker and Aurora Reid, Paisley Reid, Marissa and Mariah Simao and Faith Woo. Brothers and sisters-in-law Eric and Phoebe, Thomas and Marjorie, sister Minnie; mother-in-law Theresa Jarvis; brothers-in-law Wallace Jarvis (Phyllis), Gordan Jarvis (Doris), Norm Jarvis (Frances), sisters-in-law Jessie Hearn (Thomas), Hilda Fahey (Terry), Carol Reid (Doug). Also lovingly remembered by a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in him memory may be made to Faith United Church Cemetery Fund, Thornlea.
Visitation to take place from Faith United Church, Thornlea as follows:
Sunday, June 17 7-9pm
Monday, June 18 2-4, 7-9pm
Funeral service to take place Tuesday, June 19 at 2pm

Kenneth Elwood Temple

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TEMPLE, Kenneth Elwood. Jan 3, 1952 – May 5, 2018. It  is with heavy hearts, we announce that Kenneth Elwood Temple passed  peacefully away at the Health Science Centre on Saturday, May 5, surrounded by his loving  wife and family. Predeceased by parents; Jacob & Gladys Temple and sister Marlene. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife Susan, sons; Glen (Tracey ), Justin ( Janice ). 4 so treasured & loved grandchildren; Ethan, Bella, Jack, Nora. Brothers; Art (Vera), Dave, Wallace (Betty), Barry (Samantha). sisters; Joan (Austin), Louise (Robert), Geraldine (Willie) . Many brothers and sisters-in-law that loved him. Also a large circle of family and friends. Thank you to Dr. Squibb & nurses at Newhook’s Clinic, Whitbourne. A special thank you to Dr. Siddiqui who gave Ken such special care  during his long term battle with Cancer, also to the nurses at the Chemo Unit for all their wonderful care, especially Joyce, we thank you for all you do and for all you have done. May God Bless each & everyone of you in His own way. Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne for all family & friends. Monday, May 7, 2018 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Funeral service to be held at Bethel United Church, Norman’s Cove Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm. NO FLOWERS BY  REQUEST.

Donations may be made to Bethel United Church.  ” May God Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand”.

Chesley Malcom Gosse

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GOSSE, Chesley Malcom. On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Chesley Gosse of Whitbourne passed away after a brief illness at Carbonear Hospital at the age of 89 years.

Born on October 25, 1928, he was the oldest of twelve children of John and Beatrice Gosse.

Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Stevenson) in 1968; parents John & Beatrice Gosse; brothers Frank, Edward, John & Sidney; sisters Bertie (Eddie), Elsie (Ted) & Thelma; parents-in-law George & Susie Stevenson; brothers in law Ronald Stevenson & George Robbins.

Chesley enjoyed a lifetime of work starting with the Newfoundland Railway in his early years and later as a Provincial Government employee in the Public Works Department as well as in the sawmill industry. In his “leisure” time, he enjoyed building lawn furniture & garbage boxes, hunting, trouting and in later years a great game of poker, especially with his grandchildren.

Leaving to mourn his daughter Judy (Wilfred deceased); sons Rod (Lil) and Jim (Juanita); grandchildren Melissa (Greg), Kelly (Don), Katie (Logan), Daniel, Christopher and Tyler (Erin); great grandchildren Emma, Alex and Abigail; brother Edgar (Verna); sisters Ivy; Margaret (Bob) & Linda; sisters-in-law Martha, Mary, Phyllis (Ike) & Liz; brother-in-law Denny; many nieces & nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Resting at Holloways Funeral Home, Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne. Visitation starts at 2 pm to 9 pm (Sat.), 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm to 9pm (Sun.) & 10 am to 12 pm (Mon.). Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2 pm at the Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations graciously accepted to the Anglican Cemetery Fund.

Please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book and/or to send a message of condolence.

Sarah Fronie Smith

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SMITH, Sarah Fronie. October 7, 1943 – May 2, 2018. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and a friend to all who knew her. Sarah passed away on May 2, 2018. She is predeceased by he parents Elijah and Myrtle, sons Derrick and Scott.

She leaves behind her husband and soul mate Raymond, children;Vernon, Karen (Dwayne), Sherry (Keith), Gloria (Scott), Tammy (Ian), sister Eileen (Don), brothers; Harrison (Fronie), Charlie (Marcie); 10 grandchildren; Trina, Debbie, Kayla, Crystal, Heidi, Natasha, Jonathan, Alyssa, Amanda, Justin. 6 great-grandchildren. Also a circle of other relatives and friends.

Resting at the Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove. Visitation; Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm on May 6, 2018. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Sarah Smith Memorial Fund.