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
Randy Mercer 10 hrs · A heart-felt thank you from our family to yours. September 1st was a sad and tragic day for our family with the passing our beloved mother Naomi Mae Mercer. To those of you who provided food and drink at the funeral home thank you for helping fill our empty bellies, your kind words of condolence helped mend our broken hearts and heal our empty souls. My mother was blessed to have been surrounded by those who loved her. When you are grief stricken it’s hard to recall the faces of all those who placed a gentle hand on your shoulder or whispered a kind and comforting word in my ear, Please know I felt each and every gentle touch and heard your kind words of compassion and condolence, we appreciate your presence as well as your prayers. We’d like to thank ‘Our Mother’s’ brothers and sisters Cyril , Gloria ,Cynthia and Ross and their extended famlies for being there for our family. Thank you for the family wreath it was beautiful , and a special thank you to Gloria and Ted who flew home to be here for our mother and her children. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our beloved father’s family for being there for us , your kind words of sympathy and understanding made our grief a little easier to bare. A very special ” thank you” to Yvonne’s family who sent flowers , provided meals and opened their hearts and homes to our family. Your kind and generous offerings were appreciated more then words alone can say. Our heart-felt thanks to Ivy and the staff at Whitbourne Foodland. Your gift of food was appreciated and the thought behind it was as comforting as the food itself. To my […]
Naomi Mae Mercer
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.
Tribute to Mae Mercer by her son Randy
To my extended family and friends . September 1st was a sad and heart wrenching day for our family. Our darling mother Naomi Mae Mercer passed peacefully away in hospital at Fort McMurray Alberta. She had been under the constant care of doctors since January. It’s so tragic to loose your mother,it leaves you with a void that’s inpossiable to fill.My wife said at sixty one years old you feel like an orphan’ she’s so right. We sometimes take our mother’s love and affection for granted, not realizing that someday she won’t be there’ well someday comes sooner then you think. A mothers love helps define who you are and in some ways even what you are. Mothers have an unconditional love for her children wheather the child is six or sixty one , and the bond between them can’t be broken or deminished and only grows stronger with time. As a child mothers nourish love and protect you . but I found as I grew older the roles have been reversed and i just want to love cherish and protect my mom even more then she did me. My darling mother and father had the ability to guide me in the direction they felt was best for me by saying the same thing in two different ways that would result in the same out come. My father would say don’t forget your prayers. My mother would teach me what prayers to say. My father would say fight for what you believe in. My darling mother would say’ is what you believe in worth fighting for. My father would say work hard and be a man. My mother would say do the best you can and always remember to be a gentle and loving father. My mom was a tiny […]
Allen Joseph Smith
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.
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Nellie Power
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
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
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
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