Lloyd Drover

DROVER,  Lloyd.  Passed peacefully away at his  home in Whitbourne  surrounded by his family Lloyd Drover  age 69 years. Predeceased by  daughter Katherine (Kay ) Drover, parents; William & Hazel Drover; brothers; William (Bill ), Maxwell (Max ). sisters; Ramona husband Bert Vokey, Vera  husband Robert White, Emma husband Dola Peddle. Mother -n law; Doris Cumby.
Leaving to mourn loving wife of 35 years Barbara (Cumby) Drover. Children; Wanda Drover, Susan (Drover)  Mercer. Adoring grandsons Cameron Drover, Cole Mercer, Cayden Penney. sister Betty (Gordon) Burry. Best friends; Gordon Burry Jr, Bert Vokey Jr, Kevin Mercer, Scott Hutchings and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm from Trinity United Church, Blaketown. Interment at the United Cemetery, Whitbourne. NO FLOWERS BY REQUEST. Donations may be made to The Lloyd Drover Memorial Fund.

James Joseph Fahey

FAHEY,  JAMES  Joseph, It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Joseph Fahey of Bellevue,age 79 years. passed peacefully away at Placentia health care on April 19,2018.predeceased by his mother  Regina Fahey. Leaving to mourn  his sister Patricia  Fahey, his brother William Fahey. Nieces Maureen Taylor (Rick) Lisa McCarthy. Great nieces Amanda and Tammy. And a circle of family and friends. We would like to thank The nurses and doctors of the Placentia health care . Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24 at Holloway’s Funeral Home Whitbourne. From 9 AM to 2 PM.

 

 

 

 

Ronald Nowlan

NOWLAN, Ronald. Passed peacefully away at Clarenville Hospital in the presence of his wife Phyllis and son Darrin on April 20, 2018 at the age of 75. Predeceased by daughter’s  Sherry & Vickie.  parents Russell & Ella. brother; Russell Jr. He is  survived by sister Sheila Coombs & husband Ron. Also numerous nieces and nephews & cousins. Special thanks to sister-in-law Linda for all her help. Resting at the United Church, Fair Haven. Visitation  Saturday, April 21 from 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held  at a 2:00 pm on April 22, 2018. Interment at the United Cemetery, Fair Haven.

Anthony Nolan

NOLAN, Anthony, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Nolan of Mount Arlington Heights/Long Harbour in his 98th year.  Anthony was born on January 18, 1920 and passed on April 19, 2018 at the Placentia Health Centre, surrounded by his loving family by his side. 

 

He is predeceased by his parents, James and Maria Nolan, In-laws Maurice and Bridget Keating and his best friend and companion of 53 years Eileen Keating.  Also predeceased by his siblings and In-laws John and  Bertha Nolan, Mary Jane and Dennis Keating, Jim Nolan, Elizabeth and Patrick Hickey, Mike and Anna Nolan, Henry Murphy, Wilfred Sanford, Cecil Greene and Patrick Keating,  .brother-in-law Jack Keating  Nieces and nephews, Kevin Nolan, Dennis Keating and Kelly Greene, nephew Kenneth Murphy. 

 

Left with fond and loving memories are his sisters Doarann Murphy and Margaret Sanford and sisters-in-law Laura Nolan, Mary Greene and Jenny and Beth Keating.  He also leaves many special nieces and nephews, too many to mention who will miss him dearly.  He also leaves a community of lifelong friends.  Anthony embraced his 98 years with loyality and always a possitive attitude.  He always had a pleasant face with a smile.  He was a jovial soul who loved lots of fun and laughs.  He worked many years with CN Marine and shared many fond momories.  His family would like to extend gratitude to staff at Beachside Manor, where he received quality care for the past two years.  We also acknowlege his roommate Raymond Traverse.  As well, we thank doctors and staff at Placentia Health Centre for their care over the years.

 

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday, April 21 from 2:00 -9:00 pm.  Visitation at the Roman Catholic Church, Long Harbour, Sunday, April 22 with visitation  2:00 – 9:00 pm.  Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 23 at 2:00 pm. NO FLOWERS BY REQUEST. Donations may be made in Anthony’s name to the  Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund, Long Harbour.

Theresa Mary Dobbin (nee Penney )

DOBBIN, Theresa Mary (nee Penney). Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family, our darling mother Theresa Mary Dobbin in her 87th year of Markland, NL. 
Predeceased by her husband Leo, sons; Thomas, Dennis, Vincent and daughter Gertrude. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories  children, John (Linda), Reg (Christine), Leo (Elizabeth), Patricia (Len), Alice (Bob), Linda (Max), Brenda (Larry), Loretta, Carl (Patsy), Glen (Rick),
Beverly (Terry), Shawn (Melva), Brian (Dawn), Wayne (Shirley), Sisters; Hannah & Loretta. Also leaving to mourn many grandchildren, great grandchildren & great
great grandchildren and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation   Thursday & Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 21,  2018  at 2:00 pm from the St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Whitbourne.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Society

Gordon George Murphy

Gordon Murphy, aged 68, of Mt. Arlington Heights-Long Harbour, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2018 at St. John’s Health Sciences Center surrounded by his family.

Gordon started fishing with his father at a young age where he developed mechanical skills. Later his skills in the mechanical field would be respected coast to coast as he mentored many including two of his boys in the trade. Gordon was not only inter-provincially licensed red seal heavy equipment and automotive mechanic but multi skilled handy man who was no stranger to helping friends and neighbors in need. He raised four boys who respected and loved him unconditionally. Gordon will be sadly missed by his large family, many co-workers and friends across Canada.

Pre-deceased by parents George and Elizabeth and brothers Michael, John Pat, Eric, and Tony. Left to mourn his wife of 45 years Sheila (Browne), their four sons Bradley (Sheryl), Brett (Lori ), Brock (Claudette) and Blake: grandchildren: Jordan, Jacobb, Madison, Julia, Drayton, Kenzie; siblings Arnold (Anne), Andy (Margie), Gerry(Lorraine), Roy (Jeanie), Ted (Patrina), Raymond, Alex (Tammy), Mary (Tom), Betty Anne (Mark), Georgina, Lori. He also leaves to mourn Sheila’s siblings Derm (Mary), Brendan (Laura),Pat (Marjorie), Kevin (Bernie) , Jim (Sheila), Bill (Marje), Howard (Pam), Betty (Francis), Joan (Melvin).

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home Thursday, April 12th 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, April 13th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church Long Harbour Friday April 13th at 2:00 pm.

Donations in Gordon’s memory can be made to Long Harbour Cemetery Committee and Autism Society. Special thanks to Doctors and Nurses of HSC for their care and compassion.

 

Arlene Jean Thorne (Mowatt)

Passed peacefully away on March 29th 2018 at Placentia Hospital, Arlene Jean Thorne ( Mowatt) age 81 years of Thornlea. Predeceased by parents James and Edna Mowatt. Brothers Billy and Edward. Sister Lena Donahue. Son James Thorne. Daughter in law Deborah Thorne.

 

Leaving to mourn husband of 60 years Fred Thorne Sr. Son Fred Thorne Jr (Eliz). Granddaughters Justine, Holly and Abby. Grandson Travis. Sister Isabella King(Ont). Brother in law Tom Donahue (Ont). Nephews Doug King (Geraldine). Tommi  Donahoe  (Nanci). Nieces Barb(Frank Bigl) (Alb) and family. Lily Thorne (Thornlea) and family. Christine Donahoe (Ont). Great nieces Katlyn and Megan King (Ont). Also many other relatives and friends.

 

Special thanks to the nurses at Placentia Hospital for the care they provided also the staff at BeachSide Manor Placentia. Cremation has taken place . Visitation Monday 1 pm-4 pm. Funeral service Tuesday April  3rd at 11:30 am at Holloway’s Funeral Home Whitbourne. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to a charity of ones choice. Lovingly remembered, forever missed.

Elizabeth (Betty) Piercey (nee Phillips)

Passed away peacefully at the St. John’s Health Science Centre on March 23rd, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth from Whitbourne, was in her 58th year. predeceased by her father George. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Leaving to cherish her memory are her mother Sylvia and step father George, siblings Frances (Harold), George (Angela), Ron (Mary), Judy (Damian), Edgar, Ada (Nick); children Angelena (Robert), Bradley (Christine); grandchildren Christine, Kimberly, Cassie-Jada, Anita and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation on Monday, March 26th from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm (cremation has taken place).
Communion Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 27th at 2 pm at Church of St. Alphonsus, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at St Alphonsus Cemetery, Whitbourne.
Flowers accepted or a donation in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Anastasia Keating

KEATING,  Anastasia (nee Kelly), August 28, 1917- March 23, 2018. Passed peacefully away at home surrounded by her loving family, our darling mother,
Anastasia Keating, in her 101st year, of Mt. Arlington Heights, Placentia Bay.  Predeceased  by her husband Francis, parents Peter and Jane Kelly, daughter-in-law Dale, brothers and sisters: Peter (Louise), Maurice, Patrick (Alice), Robert, Madeline (Jack Walsh), Ethel (Phonse Duke), Jane (Bill Murray), Mary (Jimmy Gosse), Mike (Anna) Murray and brother-in-law Steve Hurley. Left with precious memories are her sons and daughters:  Peter, Eugene (Gertie), Joseph (Cathy), Frank, Michael (Barb), Bob (Muriel), Rick (Noreen), Alice, Jane (Brendan King), 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sister Jean Hurley, sisters-inlaw: Carmella Kelly, Doll kelly, and a large circle of extended family and friends. Resting at Church of St. Francis Xavier, Long  Harbour. Visitation hours: Sunday, March 25, 2018, 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Church of St. Francis Xavier, Long Harbour at 11:00 am Monday, March 26, 2018 to be followed by interment at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Long Harbour. Flowers gratefully accepted.  ” Our Mother’s love was given by God. It will hold fast forever and ever.”……….. Elizabeth Gaskell

Ramona Alma Elizabeth Pike

PIKE, Ramona Alma Elizabeth, Passed peacefully away at the Lion’s Manor, Placentia on March 22, 2018 Ramona Alma Elizabeth Pike surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by husband Clayton Pike, infant son Ricky, parents Jacob and Daphne Cumby, in-laws Norman and Sadie Pike, brother and sisters-in-law,  Aubrey Pike
( Frances),  Doris Mahle (Henry), Ray Pike( Fronnie), Cecil Pike,  Joe Pike (Josephine), Hilda Hillier (Bob), and  Gilbert Higdon. 
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughters; Juanita (Roger) Reid, Carol (Kelvin) Pitcher, Marsha (Ron) Dawe, Susan (Sam) Thornhill,  Renee Pike (Marc). Sisters; Beulah Cooper, Joan (Stewart) Pitcher. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Ada Higdon, Winston and Carol Pike, Doug and Lorraine Pike, Francis and Don Button, Ruby and Clyde Williams, Blanche Pike.
Grandchildren; Shannon (Mark ), Shane (Nicole, Chad (Nicole), Tyler, Daniel, Luke, Liam, Hunter, Jake. Step grand-daughter Stacey. Great grand-children, cousins and many nieces and nephews.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation on Friday 3:00 – 5:00  and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A service of celebration and thanks giving for her life will be held at the Trinity Bay South Salvation Army Corp, Dildo on Sunday, March 25 at 3:00 pm.
Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blaketown. 
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Ramona’s memory to Women’s Ministries or Community Cares at Trinity Bay South Salvation Army, Dildo