MERCER, Clarence Edwin, Passed away suddenly at the Health Science Center, St. John’s, on Tuesday, February 6th. 2018 in his 71st year, Clarence Edwin Mercer, Whitbourne. Predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Minnie Mercer, brother Melvin and his wife Fiona. Leaving to mourn with precious memories his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Shelagh (nee O’ Reilly); children, Kristi (Darren) Sooley, Shawn Mercer (Misha), Heather Mercer (Barney); brother, Wayne (Brenda); precious grandchildren, Nathan, Ella, Patrick, Heidi, Kenneth, Samuel, Ally and Taylor. As well as a large number of relatives and friends, and his devoted feline friend, Bully-Boy. Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, on Thursday, February 8th, 2018 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Friday, February 9th, between 11:00 am -4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Church, Blaketown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

PIKE, Christopher Michael, Feb 9, 1938 – Feb 1, 2018. Passed peacefully away on February 1, 2018 Christopher Pike of Bellevue. Predeceased by mother Mary Williams Pike, father, Felix, sister Cecilia, brother’s Jack, William and Gerard. Left to mourn four sons; Terry (wife Milessa), Barry (wife Lynn), Angelo ( wife Donna), Darryl (Michelle). Four grandchildren; Chauntal, Westney (Krista Pike), Megan, Koady. 1 great grandchild K. C. Brothers, Felix Jr ( Kathleen), John (Shirley), and sisters, Clara, Monica (Reg Smith), Loretta (Basil) Murphy. Also left to mourn sisters-in-law Sally & Helen Pike, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue Friday, February 2. Wake service at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will take place on Saturday, February 3 at 1:00 pm. Followed by Cremation. Donations in Christopher’s memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund, Bellevue.

HILLIER, Leonard Harvey, Passed peacefully away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Miller Center, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and children & family, Leonard Harvey Hillier age 63 years. Predeceased by his loving parents Raymond and Leah Hillier, father -in-law, Emerson Mercer, grandparents  Fredrick and Rhoda Smith,  Richard & Sarah Hillier,brother Reginald Stanley Hillier, brother-in-law, George Mercer also nephew and great nephew. Leaving to mourn with loving and cherished memories of 41 years wife Maxine, daughter Jennifer (Shawn) Drover, son Stephen (Colleen) Hillier, 4 precious grandchildren; Owen, Braden, Hannah and Shawna, mother-in-law, Ruby Mercer. Brothers & sisters; Hilda (Calvin) Reid, Ron (Jean), Clyde (Bonnie), Linda (Dave), Rose (Howard) Huges, Andy (Sherry), Fred (Gloria), Donna, Allison (Bob). Brother & sisters-in-law; Don (Tina) Mercer, Brenda, Lois (John) Wakeham, Sandra, Darlene (Leonard), Lorraine (Kevin) Hall also a large number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 – 9:30 pm. Thursday 10:00 am – 9:30 pm. Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral service will be held at the Anglican Church, Blaketown on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Inurnment at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Harvey Hillier Memorial Fund.

REID, Kellie Janiel….. April 2, 1975 -January 11, 2018. It is with heavy hearts, we announce that Kellie Janiel Reid has passed peacefully away, in the arms of her mother, father at her side, surrounded by so much love, winning her fight miraculously after 7 1/2 years with cancer. Predeceased by grandparents Cleophas and Josephine Reid. Raymond and Mary Warren, uncle Timothy Reid and Donald Pretty. Leaving to mourn is her most prized treasure daughter Mari Addison who lights up any room. Her partner Eric, mom and dad Janice & Jerry; brothers, Garett, Justin (Chandra) niece Emma, sister Kyla (Craig) nephew Gavin. sister-in-law, Valerie and family, brother-in-law Peter (Robyn), Korben & Abigail. Also many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kellie was blessed to have had many friends in B.C. and Newfoundland. Resting at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Chapel Arm. Visitation on Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Wednesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Kellie will be laid to rest with her nan and pop, Ray and Mary Warren at the Anglican Cemetery, Chapel Arm. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to her daughter Mari for a trust fund.

HIGDON, Verdon, Passed peacefully away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Health Science Centre surrounded by his loving family; Verdon Higdon, age 76 years. Predeceased by his loving parents Samuel & Ethel Higdon; parents-in-law James & Minnie Newhook, brother Clifford, sister Elva, all brothers and sisters -in-law. Leaving to mourn with loving & cherish memories of 53 years, wife Iris Higdon; daughters: Carla (Jeff), Stephanie (Lorne), sons; Terry (Brenda), Shawn, Rodney (Caroline). 9 precious grandchildren; Natasha (Steven), Michelle (Michael), Allie (Shane), Casandra, Jordan, Courtney, Bradon (Mave), Shauna, Christina. 6 precious Great Grandchildren; Chloe, Kylee, Natalie, Mackenzie, Lexie, Brody. sisters: Nettie (Eric), Louise (Sam), Rosalind, Sheila. Brothers-in-law; Ed (Bonnie), Doug (Barb). Sisters-in-law; Beatrice (Ed), Eileen, Bessie, Joanne (Tom), Sylvia. Also a large circle of nieces and nephews and friends. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Monday, January 8, 2018 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 pm from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Norman’s Cove. Donations to the Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove or a Chariety of Ones choice.

Lewis Wilbourne Cooper passed peacefully away, Wednesday Dec 27th, at the Miller Center, with his daughter Jessica by his side. He leaves to mourn his daughters Jessica Cooper and Holly McConville, grandchildren Jonah and Noelle McConville, sisters Alma Snow, Nancy Cooper (Clayton), Cynthia Temple (Gary), Wavey Smith, Irene Mercer (Selby), Helen Cramm (Eric), and Susan Newhook, brothers Eric Cooper (Shirley), and Aubrey Cooper, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pre-deceased by his son Lewis Cooper Jr., sister Olive, brother Lawrence, and mother and father, William and Mary Cooper. Resting at Holloways Funeral home, Whitbourne, Thursday Dec 28th 6-9pm and Friday Dec 29th 2-9pm. Funeral Saturday Dec 30th, 2pm at St. John the Baptist church, Chapel Arm. Interment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Long Harbour Road.  

DROVER, Greta, It’s with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Greta Drover of Blaketown aged 77 years. Predeceased by parents William and Elizabeth Mercer, parents-in-law John and Mary Drover. Leaving to mourn her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald Drover. Two daughters: Ada (Bill), Cavelle (Clarence), four sons; Charlie (Helen), Eric (Muriel), Bruce (Donna), Rudy (Terri-Lynn), Sister; Ada Russell (Ontario), 2 brothers, Don (Dawn) Mercer ( New Brunswick ), Gerald Mercer (Blaketown). Fourteen grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation: Tuesday, 2:00 – 9:30 pm. Wednesday, 10:00 am – 9:30 pm. Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm from St.John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne. Flowers gratefully accepted. ” Gone To Sing With The Angels”

BRANTON, Doreen, It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom, Doreen Branton, at the young age of 80 years. Mom passed peacefully in her home in Thornlea, which is where she wanted to be. Leaving to cherish her memory are her 6 children, Larry (Diane), Stephenville, Cathy, Fairhaven, Carol (Clayton), St Shotts, Richard (Barb), Thornlea, Paula (Nick), Cambridge, ON, Roger (Taunya), Bradford, ON. Also 13 Grandchildren,  7 Great Grandchildren, 5 sisters, 4 brothers and a large number of friends. Predeceased by her loving husband, Clayton Branton, her Parents James & Sarah Reid, her in-laws, Richard & Eva Branton, brothers Harry Reid, Richard Thorne, Winston Thorne & Charles Thorne. Mom lived & enjoyed life to the fullest every day. From going out in the boat, to eating out at restaurants (especially Chinese restaurants & Montys’) & she especially enjoyed her days spent with 2 of her sisters, a.k.a. The Golden Girls.  She knit for Nonia in St. Johns for 50 years & her many sweaters, mitts & socks are seen, likely all over the world. Mom was a member of the United Church choir & was also a lifetime member of the UCW & supported & enjoyed the church greatly. She was also an avid ‘Skipbo’ player & loved a game of bingo.   We will look for you among the stars And each dawn’s pastel sky And whisper words of love to you But never say goodbye   Until we meet again Mom Resting at the Faith United Church, Thornlea Laid to rest at Faith United Church, Thornlea. Funeral service will be Thursday November 9, 2017 @ 2pm.  Donations in her memory can be made to the Dr H Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre. Special thanks to Rev. Linda Goy-Flint for her […]

Smith, Philip Stephen – Passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Philip Stephen Smith. Beloved son of Melvin Smith (Joan Browne) and Trudy Leyte (Edward). Also mourning his passing, sister Samantha (Michael); special niece Kimberly; step-siblings Dillan, Brandon (Robyn) and Rebecca Murphy; grandparents Laura Smith, Sus and Vincent Norman and a large circle of aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. The family would be grateful for donations to Stella’s Circle (stellascircle.ca) for their work in mental health. Visitation Sunday November 5th from 1 pm – 6 pm. Arrangements have been made for a private family service.