It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil A. King of Long Harbour on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in his 78^th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years Aggie, his son Joey, his parents Joseph & Sarah Ellen King, his 8 brothers (Leo, Clarence, William, Anslem, Jim, Joe, Pete, and baby Elijah) & 3 sisters (Bride, Lizzy, and Catherine), and his dear friend Carol.

Cecil has left behind his beloved sisters Celine and Agnes (Ron), and children Ella (Walt), Wanda (John), Cecil (Janet), and Sherry (Chris). His 8 grandchildren Paul (Kim), Jolene (Curt), Stacey (Veronica), Todd (Megan), Cheryl (John), Matt (Amy), Megan, Shane (Sara), and his 3 great-grandchildren Cadence, Michael & Carter. His brother-in-law Joe (Sharon), sister-in-law Marie, special nephews Bern (Doll) and Wayne (Cindy), his special companion Barb and good friend Dick O’Ree.

Cecil married the love of his life, Aggie in the year of 1962. Together they raised 5 wonderful children. Cecil loved spending his time in the outdoors hunting and cutting wood. He was a hardworking man despite losing his left arm at the age of 20. Aggie then became his left arm and together they went on to live a happy life. They built and enjoyed their cottage in Holiday Hill. Over the years Cecil was a very successful man and started his own company Magtek in 1991, which is now passed down to his devoted son Cecil Jr.

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Saturday 1:00 pm in Long Harbour

His Journey’s Just Begun

Don’t think of him as gone away his journey has just begun; life holds so many facets this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. & think of him living in the hearts of those he touched…for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.

Jones Amelia “Millie” Jane
October 29, 1921-March 21,2023
Our loss is heavens gain when our precious
Mother passed away at age 101.
She was predeceased by her husband; Frederick
Sinclear Jones, and her loving daughter Mary Joyce
Cooze. Sisters; Joyce Nealy, Mary Hall, Bessie Driscoll,
Dorothy Wells. Brother; Frank Evans. Parents; James
and Martha Evans.
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her
four beloved daughters; Carolyn (Ray) McEwan,
Marina (Wally) Parsons, Elizabeth (Reg) Hill, Sandra
(Randy) Howe. Her loving son; Frank (Marie) Jones.
14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren. Plus a large circle of friends and

her beloved church family.
She was a very loving and caring mother who always
put her family first. “We will miss you mom, more than
words can say.”
Special thank you to the wonderful staff for going out
of their way to make mom comfortable and treating her
like family during her stay at the Lions Manor Nursing
Home in Placentia. We are forever grateful.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.
Visitation: Thursday March 23, 2023 2-4 and 7-9.
Funeral service on Friday March 24, 2023 at 10:00 am from
Trinity United, Blaketown. Interment to follow at the
Whitbourne United Church cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to her beloved
church Trinity United, Blaketown.

MERCER, ELDRED NORMAN (Junior) August 2, 1940- March 1, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather Eldred Norman (Junior) Mercer aged 82 of Whitbourne.

Predeceased by parents Norman and Florence Mercer, son Michael who died as an infant, brother Lloyd, sister Rosalind and brothers-in-law Roy and Noel.

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 57 years Nora, children Paul (Philly), Lynn Ann, Heather (Darryl Osborne), granddaughters Rachel and Erica of Halifax.

He will be sadly missed by sisters Norma, Audrey (Lloyd Adams), Marty (Neil Hillier), sisters-in-law Enid (Howard Richards) and Sandra, numerous nephews and nieces, as well as his many friends.

Junior made friends wherever he went, no matter the place he always found someone to talk to. He loved many things but above all he cherished his family.

Junior was always willing to lend a hand and help others. In his honour, in lieu of flowers, his family ask that you do a good deed for someone else.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday March 5^th 2 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm. Funeral service Monday March 6^th at 2 pm at Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church Whitbourne.

Passed peacefully away on February 18, 2023, at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, surrounded by her loving husband of 72 years, Anthony, and their 9 children: Anita Theresa Murphy (nee King). She was 95 years old.

Born on April 7, 1927, in Long Harbour, Anita was a loving mother to Trudy (Clyde Brown), Sharleen (Gerard Butler), Anthony, Nicholas (Julie), Craig (Clare), Karen (Christian Menard), James, Scott (Kim) and John (Dahlia). She adored her 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her granddaughter Lindsay, parents, James and Mary King, brothers Anthony and John and sisters Bride, Agatha, Catherine, Elizabeth, Gertrude, Mary, and Ann.

Anita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who planted the seeds of her love into all she met. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, humor, and her kind and comforting approach to others. She loved to read, knit, and garden. She was our historian with a wonderful memory of her family’s history who remembered and celebrated all our birthdays and anniversaries with cards and phone calls. She was a bright light in our lives and will be dearly missed.

Special thanks to the staff at Oram’s  Birchview Manor where she spent her final years and to the staff who provided care at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre.

The funeral will be held in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Long Harbour on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1pm. Visitation will take place at the church on Monday, February 20, from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9pm. Interment to follow in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.

No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca) or a charity of your choice.

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

Anita

HOSKINS, Larry (1954-2023)

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Larry Frederick Hoskins which occurred on Thursday, February 2 2023. Born in New Harbour on February 23 1954 to the late Wilfred and Marie (Ross), predeceased by brothers Terry and Warrick, brother in law Gerald, parents in law William and Dorothy Baldwin, brother in law Albert and Phonse and sister in law Betty and Verna.

Larry was married to his loving wife Linda (Baldwin) for 46 years and was a dedicated father and role model to Shawn and Joanne (Justin Budgell). He was always thrilled to spend time with his precious grandchildren; Cole (his Mom Angie), Reed, Rohen and Brie.

Also leaving to mourn his loving family; sister Diane (Bill Sooley), Tammy (Tony Engle), brothers Doug (Alice), Keith (Jocelyn), sister in law Sheila, sister in law Yvonne (Randy Mercer), Brenda (Tony Moore), Kelly (Dennis Lundrigan). Brothers in law Bill (Donna Baldwin) and Don.

He will be dearly missed by his many nephews and nieces who all have a special place in their hearts for their “Uncle Larry”.

Larry could always be found up fishing the rivers, hunting or out in his beloved boat “Miss Brie”. He always looked forward to his many adventures up to the cabin, or just sitting around the table with his many life long friends.

Both in his personal and work life, Larry deeply appreciated his friends, family and work colleagues. He dedicated much of life to his work at Ice Water Seafoods which he truly enjoyed.

A special thank you to all his caring doctors and nurses at the Carbonear and St. Clare’s Hospitals.

He was a beautiful soul, always with a tear in his eye and ready for a warm embrace. He will be missed every single day.

Visitation on Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 -12:00, 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Monday 10:00 – 12:00.  Funeral service Monday, February 6 at 2:00 pm from the United Church, Blaketown.

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the United Church Cemetery, Markland.

Brazil, Michael Francis (August 10, 1936 – January 30, 2023), originally of Spaniard’s Bay.

Passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, Michael Francis Brazil aged 86 years. Predeceased by his infant daughter Genevieve; parents Corporal Matthew and Agnes (Delaney) Brazil; parents-in-law Jim and Kitty Lynch of Bellevue; brothers Gerald and Matt; sisters Cecilia, Margaret (Melvin Drover and Walter Brazil), Mary (Bill Pennell), and Clare (Harry Gregory); brothers-in-law Bill Ryan, William Lynch (Bridie), Andy Lynch; sister-in-law Philomena (Dave McCarthy), Jessie Lynch (wife of brother-in law Gerald) and Ron Lahey (husband of sister-in-law Theresa).

Leaving to mourn are his wife Josephine (Lynch) of 59 years; son Angelo; daughters Michelle, Eileen (Mark Hebert), Ginette (Mark O’Neill), and Pauline (Luis Ayala); grandchildren Krista (Josh Keegan), Jordan, Liam, Ryan, Sarah, Maria, Matthew, Anna and Elise. Also mourning his loss are his sisters Joan Ryan and Eileen (John Woodford); sisters-in-law Marina Brazil, Marie Brazil, Theresa Lahey, and Toni Lynch; brothers-in-law Jim Lynch (Mary), Gerald Lynch and Brendan Lynch (Florence) and a wonderful crowd of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews: Brazil’s, Drover’s, Pennell’s, Gregory’s, Ryan’s, Woodford’s, Lynch’s, McCarthy’s, Lahey’s … all very dear to Uncle Mike.

Mike was a dedicated teacher, beginning his career in New York and continuing to teach in many communities throughout the island of Newfoundland, as well as in Wabush, Labrador. In 1986, he retired from the profession at Beaconsfield High School where he taught French.

In 1983, he was proud to be presented the Croix de Guerre, on behalf of his late father, Corporal Matthew Brazil, for acts of bravery during World War I.

Charity was at the heart of Mike’s existence. He showed kindness to everyone he encountered. He organized and supported many fundraising efforts over the years for many groups including the Knights of Columbus, the Right to Life Association, and many school trips for his students at school and his children at home. He always appreciated the support he knew he could count on from the many people he knew to buy tickets, turkey teas, or Billy Boot garbage bags! In his later years, both he and his family increasingly appreciated the contribution of the friends of Bill W. to the enrichment of his life.

His love of the outdoors was evident in the berries he picked and the trout he caught, growing potatoes, and collecting seeds to plant trees. He loved a cup of tea, or ten, and played more than a few games of crib! He thrived in social gatherings, often being the life of the party. Many would say they could hear him before they could see him! He sang songs, told stories, played the accordion, and fiddled a few tunes. He delighted in the presence of family, and loved to share in the musical contributions of other family members at large family gatherings.

Mike was grounded in a strong and devout faith that was the foundation of all that he did. He encouraged others to live life to the fullest, always believing that things would work out, always trusting in the goodness and love of God. His memory will live on in those who knew and loved him.

Josephine and family would like to thank Mike’s caregivers over the years at Agnes Pratt Home and at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. Special mention must be made of the staff on the third floor of St. Patrick’s who showed much care and compassion as they tended to his end of life care and supported the family through it.

Mike will rest at Caul’s Funeral Home in St. John’s. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. each day.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue at 2 p.m. Friday, February 3 with interment to follow in the Bellevue cemetery. Funeral arrangements taken care of by Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. the Center for Life, or charity of one’s choice.

With shattered hearts, the family of Lucas George Cyril Smith announce his passing on Saturday, January 21st, forever 28 years young, after a lengthy battle with mental illness.

He will be deeply missed by his parents Ricky & Sharon Smith of South Dildo, his brother and sister he never had: Stephen & Jessica Smith, his nephew Everett who was the light of his life and a large circle of friends- especially Tyhesia Buckle & Melva Flynn who were more like family, and his person Chloe Henderson. Also leaving behind many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, including his cousin Ava Ke who meant the world to him.

All of his pets will dearly miss him but most of all, his best canine companion Mabel.

Lucas was a kind-hearted soul who loved everyone in his life so very deeply. All of the children in his life gravitated toward him and he had such an amazing bond with all of them- his face lit up whenever they were around. His love for animals and nature ran deep and beyond caring for his own “zoo” he loved to care for foster pets and spent countless hours volunteering to help animals in need as well.

Lucas was a courageous advocate for mental health issues and for LGBTQ+ rights. He spoke openly about his journey and his struggles; his strength was inspiring to many. His sudden loss has been devastating to many as he touched more souls than he could ever know.

When you hear a pop punk song, or Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishing in the dark” Think of him, and remember he would want you to smile.

Visitations will take place on Friday, January 27th, 10-12 am, 2-4 pm, and 7-9 pm at Holloway’s funeral home in Whitbourne.

Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, February 4^th, from 2:00 – 6:00 at the Lion’s Center in Dildo.