Mary Bonita Jarvis

Posted on July 28, 2019September 23, 2019 by Ruby Marsh-Holloway

Mary Bonita Jarvis, It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mary Bonita Dorothy Jarvis (Bonnie), formerly of Fair Haven announce her sudden passing on Saturday, July 27th. Surrounded by family and loved ones at the Health Sciences Centre, Bonnie left us too soon and with a void in our hearts that will last forever. Bonnie is pre-deceased by parents George & Annie Jarvis (Fair Haven) and is survived by her Fiancé Andy Penton and family, sister Beverly Spurrell (Hughie), brother Glen Jarvis (Helen), nephews Blair Spurrell and Bradley Jarvis (Julie Ann), great-niece Hailey Musseau and a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place with visitation at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea (Fair Haven) Tuesday July 30th 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm. A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life will take place at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea (Fair Haven) on Wednesday July 31 at 2:30 pm.

“To know her was to love her.

Forever in our hearts”

Maxine Minnie Thorne

Posted on July 26, 2019September 23, 2019 by Ruby Marsh-Holloway

George Eugene Mercer

Posted on July 16, 2019September 23, 2019 by Ruby Marsh-Holloway

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”.

Margaret George (Pretty )

Posted on July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 by Ruby Marsh-Holloway

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret George (Pretty), age 72, announces her sudden passing at the Dr. Leonard A Miller Centre on Tuesday July 9 after a brief illness. Predeceased by husband David George, parents Leonard and Flora Pretty, brothers Donald, Harold, Kevin, and Aiden, sister Nadine.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are sisters Shirley Rose, Patricia Thorne (Adolphus), Cynthia Barrett (Mike), brother Derrick (Andrea), and a large number of extended family and friends. Marg enjoyed caring for others and was a mother figure to many nieces and nephews who will also miss her greatly.

Resting at Holloway”s Funeral Home, Whitbourne NL. Visitation Wednesday July 10: 7:00 to 9:00, Thursday July 11 from 10:00 to 9:00. Funeral Service to be held Friday July 12 at 2:00 pm from Trinity United Church , Blaketown. Interment at the United Church Cemetery, Whitbourne.

Terrance John Keating

Posted on July 5, 2019July 6, 2019 by Ruby Marsh-Holloway

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.

Absalom John Newhook

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Ruby Marsh-Holloway

Absalom John Newhook

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^rdyear. 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^rdfrom 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, July 4^thfrom 10:00 at Good Shepherd Church, Norman’s Cove. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, July 4^that 2:00 PM. Internment to follow at the Anglican Church Cemetery, Norman’s Cove.