Category Archives: Obituary

Brenda Walsh

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Passed peacefully away at the Lion’s Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on September 28, 2016 Brenda Marie Walsh , 55 years.

Predeceased by her parents Andrew (2011) and Loretta (1985).

Left with fond and loving memories her sister’s and brother’s;  Shirlie (Ronald ), Dorothy (Raymond), Brian (Pauline), Anthony (Bonnie), Adrian ( Denise), Andrew, Darryl (Jennifer).

As special thank you is extended to the staff of Lion’s Manor Nursing Home for all their care and attention.

Also special thank you to Paula Jackson of Cavendish for providing Brenda with a loving home fro many years before moving to the Lion’s Manor.

Cremation and funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue or to the Down Syndrome Society.

Naomi Mae Mercer

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MERCER. Naomi Mae, Passed peacefully away on Sept 1, 2016 at Northren Lights Community Hospital, Fort McMurray, AB. Mae age 81 of Whitbourne,
NL.
 
 
Survived by 7 children: Randy (Yvonne), Markland, NL. Doug (Ann), Terry (Bev), Stratford, Ont. Keith (Ann Louise), Stillwater Lake, NS. Vicki (Terry Marsh ),
Fort McMurray, AB. Todd (Scott Jones) Vancouver, BC. Michelle (Tim Newhook) Fort McMurray, AB. Daughter-in-law Daphne, Hamilton, Ont. 20 grandchildren,
25 great grandchildren. 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and countless family and friends.
 
 
Predeceased by husband Ed Mercer, son Eddie, daughter Debbie, her parents Cyril & Minnie Hutchings, stepmother Gertrude Hutchings, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 9 brothers-in-law and 4 sisters-in-law.
 
 
” We’ll meet again, and we will, our Angel” Memorial
Service at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Sunday, September 11 from 2:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral service on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at St. John the  Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Whitbourne. A Gathering for family and friends for tea, at the Social Centre next to the Anglican Church.

Allen Joseph Smith

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Surrounded by loved ones, Allen Joseph Smith, aged 67, passed peacefully away at Carbonear Hospital following a brief illness.

Allen, often called “Black Joe” by family and friends, was born and raised in Chance Cove, NL.  Though he spent a few years in his early 20’s working away in Toronto and briefly moved his family to Saskatchewan in the early 90’s, he always found his way home; where he could pursue some of his favourite past times like trouting, rabbit hunting and playing in the local dart league.  In later years, failing health prevented him from doing many of the things he loved, but he still enjoyed a good game of cards, a coffee with his friends and of course sharing one of his many stories of youthful misadventures.  His infectious laughter and sense of humour remained constant ‘til the end.

Predeceased by his parents, Eli & Winifred (Snook) Smith and sisters Audrey and Pearl; Allen is survived by a large and loving family, including his wife Nina (Crann) Smith and his children, Jennifer Russell (Jeremy Brace), Daryl Smith, Cheryl Smith, Darcy Smith and Andrew (Jenny) Smith; his beloved grandchildren, Jenna, Brady, Jillian, Taylor, Kiara, Tara, Brooklyn & Abigail.  Also survived by his siblings, Eldred, Eric, Alvina, James, Oscar, Clara, Lillian and Elwood; and his many nieces and nephews with whom he shared a very special bond.

Allen will be resting at the Ascension  Anglican Church in Chance Cove with visitation beginning Monday, Sep 5, 2016.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2PM with internment to follow at the Chance Cove Anglican Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Nellie Power

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POWER, Nellie T. (Sept. 2, 1931 – Aug. 27, 2016) On Aug. 27, 2016 God called our beloved Mother to his side. Nellie Power passed peacefully away, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Francis and two daughters at birth, parents Thomas and Margaret Walsh, sister Gertrude Brennan, sister-in-law Josephine, son-in-law John O’Dea, 2 Grand Children, Melanie and Gerard Power.

Sadly missed by her children, Marilyn (Bob), Marian, Gerard (Sharon), Bill (Glenda), Ken (Karen), Diane, Frank (Glenda), Glen (Tammy), Dan (Paula), Bob (Lhey), Paul (Laurie), George (Helen), Peter (Elizabeth). Also her very cherished 27 Grand children and 6 Great Grand children, sister Mary (Phonse), brother Mike and sister-in-law Mary. Special friends Catherine and Goldie, nieces and nephews and large circle of friends.

Visitation Tuesday Aug. 30, 2016 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 at Sacred Heart Church , Chapel Arm. Mass and celebration of her life Aug. 31, 2016 at 12 noon. Donations may be made in her memory to the Janeway Children`s Hospital. Flowers gratefully accepted.

Lloyd Winston Reginald Gosse

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GOSSE, Lloyd Winston Reginald Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre on August 24th, 2016 in his 76th year.

Loving husband of Nina Goss.

Beloved father of Faith (Ken ) Taylor, Lloyd Gosse and Judy (Doug) Bruce.

Proud Grampy of Krystina , Kathleen (Daniel), Makayla and Jacob.

Brother of Joyce Barrett, Vera Wendt (Jim), Rannie Gosse(Neta).

Son of the late Nathaniel and Hilda Gosse.

He will always be remembered by his love of music, fishing boating and bad jokes.

Memorial service will be held at the North Oshawa Community Centre Club House on September 1st 2016 at 1 pm.

Committal will take place on Monday, Sept 5, 2016 at 12:00 at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne, NL.

Memorial Donations in Lloyd’s name may be made to either the Diabetes Association, The Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

On-Line Condolences: On-line condolences may be made at http://basicfunerals.ca/obituaries/lloyd-winston-reginald-gosse/3648

Reuben “Chico” Williams

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WILLIAMS, Reuben “Chico”. January 14, 1939 – August 5, 2016. Passed away Friday night, after a long battle with Cancer, at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s.

Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Norma Williams, Brothers, Michael & Colin and sister Janet, all of Hamilton, Bermuda. Leaving to mourn his wife and best friend of 35 years Betty ( Cook/Greene ) Williams. Brothers- Burnell and Tyrone, sister- Diane ( Roy) Trott. Children- Shanie, Penny Goater, Tony- Bermuda, Reuben Jr. – New Jersey, Natasha – Toronto, Brandi (Jehu ) Bryant – North Carolina. Step- Children- David (Deborah), Susan (Helen). Kevin. Stephen (Annie) Greene and Karen Giblon as well as Twenty Nine Grandchildren, Eight Step- Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

Chico came to Newfoundland from Bermuda on a two week booking in 1969 and stayed for 45 years. He performed with ‘Bermuda Life’ throughout the Province through the 1970’s. He embraced Gospel in the choir at the Cowan Heights United Church, St. John’s for over 20 years. When he relocated to Bellevue. Chico then joined the Faith United Church, Thornlea, where he was a soloist with their choir and also sang with the Norman’s Cove Pastoral Charge choir.

Resting at Faith United Church, Thornlea. Visitation, Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9 from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 10 at 2:00 pm from Bethel United Church, Main Road, Norman’s Cove. Burial at the Faith United Church Cemetery, Thornlea.

Harry McKinley Brown

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Harry McKinley Brown ( December 22, 1954- July 31, 2016 )

Harry McKinley Brown passed away suddenly at his residence in Blaketown at 61 years of age. He is predeceased by his parents Weldon and Pearl Brown, brother Levi, brother- in – law Samuel Pike, niece Andrea Lee, friends Wade Drover and Charles Cooper.

Leaving to mourn is his loving daughter Nadine Day (John Drake), grand daughters Robyn (Andrew Smith) and Desiree Day. He also leaves to mourn sister Elaine Pike, brother Eugene Brown (Sarah Brown), sister Ina Lee (Gord Lee), sister- in- law Kathleen Brown and his nieces & nephews Curtis, Barry, Elaine, Patti, Florence, Troy, Stephanie, Tara, Christopher, Sonja, Janice, Mitzi and Ian and their families. He will be sadly missed by his many cousins, friends and his neighbors Terry & Jackie Jones. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:30 pm, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 9:30 pm. Funeral service will be held from Anglican Church, Blaketown on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Because of his love of animals, donations can be made in his memory to the SPCA. P.O. Box 29053, St. John`s, NL. A1A 6A8 or donations@spcastjohns.org

Raphael “Bud” Power

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Raphael “Bud” Power entered eternal life on July 22, 2016. His spirit lives on in his four children, Brad, Angie, Marlene and Katie and his nine grandchildren, Sophia, Spencer, Sydney, Kaleb, Molly, Hazel, Emry, Forest, and Georgia.

From him they’ve learned a true love of the outdoors, the value of hard work and to give the shirt off your back for a stranger. In his lifetime he was known to frequent the salmon rivers, hunt moose in the Avalon wilderness, build something out of nothing, and take a car apart only to put it back together again.

He is survived and so dearly loved by his mother, Catherine, brothers and sisters, Maureen (Gord), Carolyn (Ian), Bill (Theresa), Janet (Barry), Terri (Tony), Mike (AKA Tapwater), Loretta (Ford), Howard (Michelle), and Bernadine (Johnny).

Predeceased by his father, Felix and brother, Pat.

Sadly missed by Justyna, Mike, Ian and an army of supportive nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne from 2:00 – 9:00pm on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Funeral to be held at Sacred Heart Church in Chapel Arm on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Selby Smith

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SMITH, Selby. It is with great sadness that the family of the late Selby Smith announce his passing on July 11, 2016 at Harbour Lodge Nursing Home, Carbonear. He was 84 years of age.

Beloved husband of Alfreda for 58 years. Loving father of Christine (Carson), Elsie (Randy), Marina (Glen), Brian (Annette) and Kathy. Dear brother of John (Karen), George (Ruby), and Harold (Josie). Leaving behind 13 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents George and Elsie Smith and sister Bessie Piercey. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews also extended family and friends. The family wish to extend their appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of Harbour Lodge Nursing Home. Your care, kindness and patience meant so much to us . In keeping with Selby`s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation with the family will be held at Holloway Funeral Home, 33A Cabot Ave., Whitbourne on Thursday July 14 from 6-9 pm and Friday July 15 from 12-2pm with service to follow immediately after. The family of Selby kindly invite you to join them for refreshments following the service at 3 pm in Chapel Arm at St. John the Baptist Hall.

Florence Jane Newhook

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NEWHOOK, Florence Jane. On Friday, July 8, 2016 a beautiful and generous soul was suddenly taken from this world.

Florence Jane Newhook in her 83rd year is predeceased by her parents, John & Lydia Thorne, her husband, Harry Newhook, daughter, Sadie Dale Keating, brother Edward Thorne, and Jimmy Langer. Leaving to mourn and cherish her memory are her daughters: Ella Ann Penney (Ted), Dolores (Lori) Newhook (David), Karen (Kay) Coish (Dave), Wanda Smith (Gerald), Michelle Woodman (Gary) and Melissa Newhook (Steve Andrews), son-in-law, Michael Keating, also her long time friend and companion, Jim Langer of Heart’s Desire and her Langer family: Mae Bishop (Terry), Marjorie Rendell (Dave), Cynthia Young (Perry), Bonnie Langer. Her sisters: Marina Peddle, Edith Thorne (Arthur), Blanche Upshall (Saul), brothers: Rex Thorne (Maxine) Bernard Thorne (Louise). Sisters in law, Beatie Thorne, Bessie Newhook and Sophie Podanovitch, eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews. She will be greatly missed by her community and her many close friends. Visitation will take place at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Norman’s Cove on Wednesday July 13, 2016 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Thursday July 14, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. A celebration of her life will be held at The Good Shepherd Anglican Church on Thursday July 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Internment to follow at the Anglican cemetery in Norman’s Cove. As an expression of sympathy, donations in her name can be made to the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund, Norman’s Cove, Newfoundland, A0B 2T0