Melvin Kenneth Clarke, at the age of 71, passed away at the Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Wednesday January 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family as he left this world for his heavenly home.

Predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Ivy Clarke, brother Ralph Clarke, Sister Edna, Niece Sherry Ann and Brother in-law Pleman Smith.

Left to mourn with precious memories, his loving Wife Frances who remained by his side, Daughters Wanda (Rob), Melanie (Rob), Sons Jamie, Nelson (Valerie), Dennis(Stacey), Brothers Rex (Norma), Roy (Dorothy), Frank (Shirley), Donald and Jimmy. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, eight nieces and one special little girl (Sophia) whom loved her mugsy (as she called him} dearly. He was well loved by his extended family and friends.
Melvin’s passion in life was the great outdoors, trouting, having a boil up by a pond, ski-doo runs and quad rides. In his past few years, he enjoyed camping with his friends at Golden Arm Park and it became his weekend retreat

Broken Chain – Ron Tranmer
We little knew the day that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn’t go alone,

A part of us went with  you,

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you
You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one
the chain will link again

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025 at  The Ascension Anglican Church, Chance Cove at 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Memorial Service will take place Tuesday January 21st 2025 at 2:00 pm located at The Ascension Anglican Church, Chance Cove, NL
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to  The Ascension Anglican Church, Chance Cove.

Minnie Thorne (January 27, 1931 – January 14, 2025)

Our loss is heaven’s gain when our precious Mother passed peacefully away at age 93, with her family by her side, at Carbonear General Hospital.

She was predeceased by sons Baby John, Gordon Bruce, and Charles Edmund; her parents Ellis and Annie Tucker; her brothers Charles and James; her sister Carol; and precious granddaughter Melissa Thorne.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories her sons Robert (Roberta), David (Doreen), Wilfred (Vicki), and daughters Elizabeth Briant (Bradley), Rosemary (Osvaldo Croci), and her sister Rosemary Moore (Robert). Also 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, plus a large circle of extended family, friends, and her beloved church family.

She was a loving and caring mother who always put her family first. Mom was an accomplished visual artist and needlework artisan, and she loved flowers and plants.

Special thank you to the wonderful staff for treating her like family during her stay at Shag Rock Manor, Whiteway, and all the nurses from the 5th and 6th floors at Carbonear General Hospital, including Alison Power, Ally, Mollie, Morgan and Lynnanne. We are forever grateful.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation at Faith United Church, Thornlea, on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 2-4 pm. Funeral service on Saturday, January 18 at 1:00 pm from Faith United Church, Thornlea. Inurnment to follow at the Thornlea United Church cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to her beloved church, Faith United Church, Thornlea.

“I have gone to gather bird songs

From abundant trees,

To keep in my winter storehouse

Warmer memories

I shall press them out like berries,

Brewing from the crush,

Gold grenadine of oriole,

Sweet honeydew of thrush.

I shall line them up and label them

Every sumptuous tune,

So that at my winter table

I’ll believe it’s June.” (Shirley P. Forkin)

It is with heavy hearts we, the family of Melba Jean Reid, announce her passing on January 5th, 2025, at age 94. Melba passed away peacefully at the Lion’s Manor in Placentia surrounded by family and friends.

Predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years Vern Reid. As well as daughter Valarie Reid. Parents Samuel and Marcey Mercer, parents in law Fred and Bessie Reid, siblings Robert Mercer (Eileen), Vinie Sellers (Harry), brothers in law Fred Reid, Ron Reid, Darrell Reid, Ray Gosse, Mac Drover, Nelson Harnum, and special nephew Wade Drover.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Darlene Moores (Rodney), granddaughters Candee Reid, Stacy Reid and Sammi-Jo Reid (Adam). Great grandchildren Billie Jean Reid, Cameron Reid, Morgan Keating, Damien Reid, and Tyler Pilgrim. Sister Ella Drover-Harnum, sisters in law Marjorie Gosse, Phylis Moore (Irving), Jean Pinsent (Wayne), Betty MacIsaac (Larry), Bea Reid, Mary Reid, and Josie Sooley. As well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will take place at Holloways Funeral Home, in Whitbourne, on January 9th, 2025 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm, and on Friday, January 10th from 10am-12pm.
Funeral service to be held at St. Barnabas Church, Blaketown, on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at 2pm. Inurnment to follow at the Anglican cemetery, Blaketown.
In respect and at the request of Melba, cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted towards funeral arrangements.
~ Goodbyes are not forever and aren’t the end; they are only until we meet again ~

It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Ann Young (McCarthy), Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 at Carbonear Hospital.
Liz will be remembered for her kindness, humor and the love for her children, grandchildren, family and many lifelong friendships.
Leaving to mourn her partner Craig Piercey, their cherished Pomeranian Peggy, her beloved children that were the center of her world whom she loved deeply Michael (Doreen), Betsy (Steve), Sean (Malissa), Jamie (Jaime), Grandchildren Brad, Mackenzie, Kalie, Jamie, Emilie, Alicia, Shayden,  Braydyn and Mae.
She was the eldest of 7 children leaving behind Leo (Barb)Tom (Helen), Cec (Molly) Pete (Joce)
Dan (Val) and her only sister Josephine.
Born October 20, 1945 in Bellevue, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Bridget McCarthy (Pretty)
She will be sadly missed by her special friend of many years Peggy Hoskins, a large circle of close friends,
Nieces and Nephews.
Waiting on you with open arms your loving Mother, Father and your Dearest Sister-in-law Rose McCarthy as you reunite once again.
Visitation – Holloway Funeral Home, Whitbourne
Monday Jan. 6th 2025 at 7-9 Pm
Tuesday Jan. 7th 2025 at 3-5 Pm and 7-9 Pm
Cremation will take place Jan.8th 2025

It is with broken hearts we, the friends and family of Harvey Branton, announce his passing on December 31, 2024, at age 70. Predeceased by his parents, Caleb and Sarah Branton, his brothers, Ray, Doug and Eldridge Branton, and his sisters Viola Colbourne and Irene Boynton as well as his sister-in-law Doreen Branton. His brothers-in-law Ern Colbourne, Charlie Russel and John Antle and his mother-in-law Elsie Antle.

Leaving to mourn is his loving and devoted wife Pauline, his three stepsons Donny (Lisa) Jarvis of Corner Brook, Christopher (Pam) Jarvis of BC and Chad (Nikki) Jarvis of Texas. His twelve grandchildren who he adored: Gabby, Nathan, Carter, Jillian, Tyson Harvey, Donny, Amelia, Riley, Ava, Jack, Luke and Levi. His sister Florence (Brendan) Lynch and his brothers Eric (Jocelyn) and Leslie. His sisters-in-law Grace Branton, Marilyn Branton, Laura Antle, Joanne Antle, Gail (Harry) Edwards, Brenda Antle and the extended Antle family. His brothers-in-law Bob Boynton and Ed (Valerie) Antle. Many nephews and nieces that he loved dearly. His special nephews Paul Colbourne, Warren (Rhoda) Branton and Glen (Juanita) Branton and their daughter, Dr. Sarah Branton, whom he was so very proud of. His special nieces: Susan Nicholl and all of Doug’s girls : Sharon, Gail, Denise and Patsy. Many cousins including the Wally and Bowen families in the U.S.

Many, many friends including Gudren and Dave Williams and all of the Williams family of St John’s who he was very close to.

Special thanks to his caregiver and friend, Janice (Gord) Lutz, whom he adored. And to his longtime family doctor, Dr. Randy Smith. To the Kidney and Cardiology Team and Eastern Health Palliative Care Unit, especially Nurse Derek Tucker.

Harvey was a journeyman and electrician, by trade, and a proud member of Local 2330. He had a heart of gold and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a servant of God all of his life. He said, “God bless you” to everyone and he was a man of integrity. He had the gift of putting everyone that he met at ease.

He will be waking at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue in St John’s, on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The wakes will be held from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.

He will then return to his beloved home, Thornlea, to Faith United Church where he will wake on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 1-4pm and 7-9pm.

The funeral service will be held at Faith United Church, in Thornlea, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to his hometown church, Faith United Church in Thornlea, or the church that he attended while living in St John’s, The Crossing Church at 314 Topsail Road. Or help a needy family. Or give someone a hug.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” ~Matthew 5:8

Merrill Edward Power

Passed peacefully away Dec. 8, 2024, Olive  Marjorie Hussey at the Miller Centre in St. John’s NL at the age of 96 years. Olive was born in Whitbourne, NL on July 22, 1928 to Caroline and William Kennedy. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 51 years, Robie Hussey. Olive leaves to mourn her children Ruth Fenton (Raymond – deceased), Randy Hussey (Yvonne), Carol Hussey (Jim), Stan Hussey (Dianne), Lisa Piercey (Ralph), and Neil Hussey (Dianne), as well as her cherished grandchildren Dustin, Brandy, Stacey, Lindsey, Suzanne, Heather, Shawn, Kyle, and Shane, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Olive’s life, a life well lived, will take place in 2025. Thank you to the wonderful staff at the Miller Centre for their compassion and care of our mother in her last days. Our heart-felt thanks also to the staff at the Karwood Retirement Retreat in Paradise where Mom lived for the past 9 years for all their kindness and care of Mom over those years, as well as to her many friends there. She was grateful to and for you all.

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while but their hearts forever.” (Author Unknown)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Emberley of Southern Harbour, on November 24, 2024, at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his loving family, who were his pride and joy.
Leaving to mourn his loss, his four sons Tony (Linda), Ambrose (Phyllis), Clyde (Carol) and Jamie (Donna); his three daughters Nora (Vince), Mary (Darrel) and Ada (Bill); 13 grandchildren Jordan (Pam), Janel (Chad), Christoper  (Tayrn), Krista, Adam (Cassie), Amanda (Brett), Evan (Victoria), Kelsie (Ryan), DJ (Holly), Brandon (Heidi), Trent (Stacy), Kielly (Josh) and Chloe (Nathan), and 17 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Ann, his parents Joseph and Mary, and other members of his family.
Dad was so strong and fought to the bitter end to stay with us, but there were just too many things combined to fight, and we had to let him go. He lived for his family, and it broke our hearts to let him go. We pray now that he is reunited with mom and all the family members who went before him. He will be loved and missed always.
Resting at St. Francis Community Church, Southern Harbour, with immediate family visitation on November 25th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and open to the public for visitation from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Pubic visitation on November 26th from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm and on November 27th from 9:00 am – to 12:00 pm. Funeral to take place at 2:00 pm.
Due to severe scent allergies of some members of the immediate family, we ask that any visitors refrain from wearing any scented products.