Mercer, George Eugene, Sept 9, 1944 – July 16, 2019.  It’s with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the sudden passing of George Mercer, loving husband, father and grandfather.  Predeceased by Mother (Dorothy), father (Shears), Parents-in-law (Miriam and George Luffman), Sister: Gladys.  Brother Shears, Brothers-in-law;  Dan, Al, Herb, Charlie and Nev.  Sisters-in-law; Dot and Bernice.  Leaving to mourn with loving memories; wife of 49 years, Elaine.  Daughters Corie (Dwayne), Jocelyn and Heidi. Granddaughter Amethyst.  Brothers Max (Betty), Johnny (Nora), Wendell, Dave (Gail), Glen (Susan), Darry, Paul, and Danny.  Sisters; Joan, Sues (Gerald), Ros (Frank), Barb and Shelly (John).  Brothers -in-law; Roy (Lillian), and Rob (Carrie).  Sisters -in-law ; Nancy (Ray), Judy (Frank), Jane, Grace and Erma. Special fur buddy, Riley.  As well as a large circle of family and friends and Co-workers from his 40 years with the Forestry. George loved the great outdoors, a game of cards and a good yarn in the shed. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, Visitation on Wednesday, July 17  from 2:00 – 9:00 pm.  Thursday, July 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 18  at 2:00 pm from  St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association in Dad’s memory.  “Forever in our Hearts and  always in our memories”.

Terrance John Keating,  Passed  peacefully away on July 4th, 2019 at Placentia Health Care Centre in Placentia, surrounded by his loving family, in his 62nd year.

Loving son of Robert and Lucy Keating (deceased), brother William(Donna), sisters Germaine (Wilfred), Ann (Winston), Philomena (Ray). Deceased brothers Bobby and Lawrence.

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 33 years Valerie(Reid), Sons Evan (Kristen), Zack (Julia), and precious granddaughter London. Father in law Nathanial Reid(deceased) Mother in law Alma, sister and brother in laws. His nieces, nephews, large circle of friends and co-workers at North Atlantic Refinery.

Terry’s love of life was his family, fishing and hunting with his son Evan, and long conversations with his son Zack about his love for music. His pride and joy was his granddaughter London Jessie Keating who’s diamond eyes lit up his life.

He loved the outdoors, hard work, and to talk politics to anyone who would listen. He would spend hours in his garage fiddling with his ‘man toys’ or just sitting in his chair watching the fire burning in his wood stove.

Special thanks going out to Dr. Power, Dr. Sharghi, and staff at the Placentia Health Care Centre, Dr. Russell and nursing staff at the St. Claire’s hospital, and many thanks to Dr. Ahmad at Bliss Murphy cancer centre.

Visitation will be held at Holloway’s funeral home on Sunday, July 7th at 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm.

Celebration of life to be held on Monday, July 8th at 11:00 am at St Francis Xavier Parish Church, Long Harbour.

Donations can be made in memory of Terry to St. Francis Xavier Cemetery fund which would be gratefully appreciated by his family.

February 20, 1926 – July 1, 2019

Passed peacefully away on July 1, 2019, at his home in Norman’s Cove, surrounded by the love of his family, Absalom John Newhook in his 93^rd year.  Predeceased by his wife Ruby Louise, infant son, John, brothers: Eric, Samuel, Robert and Leslie; sisters:  Selina, Elizabeth and Sally.  Left to celebrate his life and his legacy of unconditional love, his children,hell Linda (Aaron), Roger (Beulah), Dave (Lori), Eric (Valerie), Jennie (Lloyd) Philip (Karen), Keith (Laurie) and Peter (Donna); as well as 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph; sisters in law, Verna Newhook,  Hazel Newhook, Jennie Varner (Jim), Myrtle Hiscock, Doreen Riche (Dick); brother in law, Don (Winnie) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

 Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 2, 2019 from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, Wednesday July 3^rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, July 4^th from 10:00 at Good Shepherd Church, Norman’s Cove.  Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, July 4^th at 2:00 PM.  Internment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.  

HICKEY, Loretta (nee Penney) Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear Palliative Care Unit.  Loretta Hickey, of Whitbourne, in her 69th year, on Friday, June 14th, 2019. Predeceased by her Parents, Phillip and Gertrude Penney, and her niece, Mandy Penney.  Leaving to mourn her Sons: Mark(Tammy), Chris(Harley), William(Vince), Brothers: Don(Clemmie) and Buck,  Sister: Mary(Val), Grandson: Joshua, Nieces: Jennifer(Bernard) and Victoria and a large circle of relatives, friends and ex co-workers. Cremation has already taken place. Visitation to take place at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, on Saturday (FAMILY ONLY). Sunday, June 16th Visitation for extended family and friends from 10 am to 9 pm.  Funeral service on Monday, June 17th at St Alphonsus Church at 1:00 pm. Inurnment at R.C. Cemetery. No flowers by request.  Donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or an Animal Rescue of your choice.

With broken hearts we say goodbye to a loving and gentle soul, Kenneth William Durfey.

Kenny loved to trout, the outdoors, playing his guitar, watching movies and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Christmas was his favourite time of year. His love for the holidays revolved around his daughter Nora. The countdown for the next year would begin as soon as gifts had been opened.

Brother, son, husband, father and true friend. He surrounded himself with the ones he loved most. It was the simple things that made him the happiest. Wrestling with his daughter or watching a movie with his family. We hold on to the moments we spent just being together making memories that will last a lifetime.

Our lives are forever changed by the loss of this wonderful man but we have been blessed by the short time that we did have him with us. He will be forever missed.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”- Winnie the Pooh

“I miss you”- Incubus

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne  on June 14, 2019 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm.

Andrew Joseph Murphy
After a sudden and brief illness, Andy left this world on June 10th, 2019 surrounded by those he loved at the age of 67. He leaves with wonderful memories his wife of 45 years Margie, their children, Corey, Kerry (Brad) and Brent (Erin) and his two grandsons Michael and Drew that he adored. His siblings Arnold (Anne), Gerry (Lorraine), Roy (Jeannie), Ted (Patrina), Ray, Alex (Tammy), Mary (Tom), Betty Anne (Mark), Georgina and Lori; many nephews and nieces, and too many friends to name who will forever remember him for his kind and funny spirit. His cat Hussy will miss him as much as anyone.
Andy put family first and it showed in the relationship that he had with Margie. They were kindred spirits that were born to be together. After so many years he still called her his little darling. If you were fortunate to spend time with two of them together, you walked away knowing you just experienced what true love looks like. They have an indescribable love.
He was a hero to his children and grandsons. He worked hard for everything he had to raise three amazing kids who are the perfect mix of him and Margie. He talked to his kids every day because it mattered to him. They would do anything for their parents and always came home to visit. Everyone is welcomed at their home. These are the things that made him proud.
Andy was born on Crawley’s Island, grew up in the Cove (Mount Arlington Heights) and settled in the Bottom (Long Harbour) and that was as far away as he wanted to be from the ocean, the Trout Ponds and the Berry Hills. With the exception of one special trip to Calgary to surprise Kerry, and Saturday trips to Normans Cove with Roe to play poker with the boys, or a trip to Indian Harbour, he never cared for being away.
After his family, Andy loved nature best. He knew and respected the land and water around him as well the wildlife knew and respected him. He fished his favorite spots between Henry’s Hole and Dan’s Ledge, trouted in the ponds and rivers, picked wild raspberries, bakeapples, blueberries and partridge berries, and hunted moose, birds and rabbits as the seasons allowed. His catch of the day was shared with family, friends and especially the seniors of the community. He never wanted more than he needed and took great joy in giving a meal of some sort to anyone who would appreciate it. He gave back to nature in abundance, he fed the crows every day with table scraps, had an eagle that waited for him on the point of the island as he knew there would be fish for him, delivered herring to Aunt Gladys to feed her pet gull, and had a wild loon that comes back every year to feed her babies with trout she takes from Andy’s hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDHyL-Y962o
Andy had a gentleness that animals and children could recognize. He shared his love of the outdoors with every little kid who ever wanted to learn to fish. He had a special secret with all the little ones in his family, the “money rock” was a hike in the woods and a hiding place for coins that was a special event when you found out about it. His infectious spirit for fun and enjoyment has touched many generations. If you spent time with Andy, you always left feeling like you were someone special.
He knew what he liked and wasn’t one to compromise. He was honest to a fault and always spoke his truth even when his opinion wasn’t shared by others. He liked his toast done only on one side, homemade jam prepared by Margie, and lots of ice in his drink. He loved a game of crib, or just about any card game. He often joked about his poor carpentry skills but he could repair just about anything with a fish hook or a swivel. Andy’s spirit will live on forever but his presence will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to really know him. In honouring Andy’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for later in the summer and then his ashes will be spread at sea where he will surely be at peace.
For those that wish to pay respect to his memory, do a kindness for someone else, clean up a piece of garbage off the beach, teach a child about the importance of nature or pet an animal in his name. Remember him in happy memories and stories and talk about the impact he made.

Rex Thorne September 5 1942- June 6 2019

Rex Thorne of Norman’s Cove passed peacefully away at the Health Science Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Left to mourn his loving wife of 44 years Maxine, daughter Wendy and son Raymond. His Sisters Marina Peddle, Edith Thorne, Blanche Upshall (Saul), Brother Bernard Thorne (Louise). Sisters in law Phyliss Tilley (Frank) and Beatie Thorne. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Predeceased by parents John and Lydia Thorne, Brother Edward Thorne, sister Jane Newhook. In-laws Hazel and Maxwell Snelgrove, Eugene Butt, Harry Newhook, Gerald Peddle and Arthur Thorne.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day…. unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Resting at Good Shepherd Anglican Church Norman’s Cove. Visitation on Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM , Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM
No flowers by request.

WHITE, Aggie .It Is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Aggie White.  She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 1, 2019 at Carbonear general Hospital.  She has now joined the love of her life and best friend Leander.

Left to remember her with precious memories are her children:  Garfield (Stella); Evelyn(Terry); Edward(Connie); Mary (Dave) and Kim (Gary).  13  Grandchildren:  Lori; Tony; Jason; Kelly(Jamie); Brian (Corina); Bradley (Crystal); Brandon (Stephanie); Holly; Michelle (Howard); Kayla (Josh); Nicole (James); Chelsea (Maguire); Justin (Emily). 7  Great-grandchildren;  Amy(Camelle); Daniel; Jordan; Jillian; Seth; Joey; and Maria

Leaving to mourn  also is her loving sister Gladys Pitcher, whom she adored.

She leaves behind a large number of nieces and nephews who loved their aunt Aggie. Also she leaves behind her many friends, especially Gladys Newhook and Eileen Reid.  Her second family her caregivers, she loved each of you;  Lorriane Pinsent, Molly Coish and Pastor Deanne Smith.

We want to say a big thank you to Smiths Ambulance, the workers became her friends and we believe she kissed you all and said God Bless you everytime you were called.

Visitation will be at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Monday, June 3, at 12:00 until her funeral. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,  June 4^th, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.

Flowers are gratefully accepted. To leave a message of condolance or to sign the online guet book please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca

WILLIAMS – Victoria Olive passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital,  in the presence of her family on May 15, 2019.  Victoria Olive Williams (nee Best), born March 24,1934.  Formerly of Tack’s Beach Placentia Bay.  Predeceased by her husband, Donald and son William Eric.  Leaving to mourn sons; Wade, Paul, Clayton and Keith.  Daughters; Mary, Marilyn and spouses. Grandsons; Michael, Jonathon, Adam, Paul Jr., David, Brady, Derrick, Robert, Donnie. Granddaughters; Leanne, Kimberly, Tracy, Natasha, Crystal, Victoria and spouses. As well as 14 great grandchildren sister Matilda Green, ( Port au Bra, Burin)  also family and friends.  Resting at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church  Chapel Arm.  Visitation Thursday, May 16 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm. Friday, May 17 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.  Funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 pm. No flowers by request of the family. Donations may be made to the Victoria Williams Memorial Fund.