1927-2020

It is with deep sadness that the family of the late Mary ‘Mae” Murphy (nee Norman) of Long Harbour announces her passing. Mary (Mae) passed away at Lions Manor, Placentia on, February 26th. 2020 at the age of 92.

Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her children, Eugene (Linda); Brenda (Alec); Verna (Wayne); Arleen (Ro); Barry (Mona); Mary (Clyde); Darrell (Judy); Joseph; Perry (Jeannine); Ed (Darlene); grandchildren, Donny, Rowena, Tammy, Stephen, Bradley, Natasha, Toby, Shane, Christopher, Danny, Jonathan, Rolanda, Jessica, Dylan, Brandon, Rebecca, Calvin, Darryl, Katie, Tara and Olivia; 25 great-grandchildren, plus a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Tobias Murphy; sons, Donald, Calvin and Toby; parents, John & Effie Norman; brothers, Ned (wife Una); Mark (wife Margaret); Leo; Ron (wife Martha); Mike (wife Mary); Fred (wife Marg); Cyril (wife Alexis); Jack (wife Mary); her sister Theresa (husband Francis) and her brothers in-law Peter and Patrick Murphy.

Mae will always be remembered for her love for her family, her giving heart and her great sense of humor.

The Murphy Family will be accepting visitors at Holloways Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Friday, February 28th. 12:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will take place at St. Jerome’s Church, Long Harbour on Saturday, February 29th. At 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the St. Jerome’s Cemetery, Long Harbour.

In Mary’s memory donations may be made to “The Gathering Place” or flowers gratefully accepted.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Holloway’s Funeral Home Whitbourne.

Passed peacefully away Feb 16/20 at the Lions Manor Placentia, with his family by his side, Clement Eldridge Newhook (Reg) age 85 years, predeceased by his beloved wife Irene of 51 years (2006), his parents Robert and Edith Newhook, parents in law John and Elsie Newhook and a number of sisters and brothers. Leaving to mourn his Daughter Lela (Dave) son John (Debbie) his precious grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he adored Lee (Clarice), Leanne (Ivan), Gary (Sarah), Sarah (Troy), great grandchildren Lukas, Logan and Johnathan. Sister in law Marion, brother in law Bill (Rita) and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Grateful thanks to the staff of unit 1 Lions Manor, for the exceptional care and compassion given to our Dad during the last 2 ½ years. Special thanks to his own special nurse, granddaughter Leanne, for going above and beyond for Pop, you are all angels. Cremation has taken place, resting at the Good Shepard Church Norman’s Cove. Visitation will take place on Wednesday Feb 19, 2020 from10 am to 9 pm and Thursday Feb 20 from 10am – 12 noon, Funeral will take place at the Good Sheppard Church Thursday Feb 20 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations in Reg’s memory may be made to the Good Sheppard Church cemetery fund

Feb. 12, 1977 – Feb. 12, 2020. Passed peacefully away at her home in Chapel Arm, Denise Ann Newhook on February 12, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Leaving to mourn her death are her husband, Jeffrey, her three adopted children, Matthew and his 2 sisters Julia and Haley, her mother and father Lena and Kevin Thorne,

mother and father in -laws Gloria and George Newhook, sister Pamela (David), brothers Damian (Yvette) and Mark (Trina),  brother in-law Gregory (Kim), sisters in – law

Sharon (Joe) and Sheila. Special niece Allie (Shane), and  her two great nieces Kylee and Mackenzie whom she dearly loved.  Also, a large number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,

cousins and special friends.

Special thanks to Bonnie Gosse, Lori King and Robin Alcock who took  such loving care of her during her illness. We will be forever grateful.

Thanks to her long time employer, Roebothan, McKay & Marshall,  for their never ending support.

We are so grateful to have known this beautiful girl and hope that she is celebrating her birthday with the angels.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Chapel Arm from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.  Funeral mass will be on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 12:00

noon.  Inurnment at a later date.

No flowers by request of the family. Donations may be made in Denise’s memory to her 3 children to be put in trust.

Fredrick (Freddy) Martin, May 27, 1943 – February 08, 2020. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of a great friend and buddy who passed peacefully away Sat. Feb. 08, 2020at his cabin in Long Harbour.  He leaves to mourn; sister Dianne Vaillant  ( St. John’s ). Special friends: Walter Wright (Bev), Ed Newhook (Debbie), Ernie Roche (Ann Marie), Jason Mulrooney (Sandy),  Albert Williams (Maude), Alf Murphy (Betty ),  Mike Mainment (Cathy), Johnny Mainment. Also a large circle of good friends to many to mention. Visitation  at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday, February 15, 2020  from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm  and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Cremation has taken place.

Obituary of Margaret Grace Luffman (nee Thorne)

March 26, 1940, New Harbour, NL February 2, 2020, Eastern Health Long Term Home Care, Carbonear, NL.

Grace Luffman peacefully passed away at the Carbonear Long Term Home on Sunday, Feb 2, 2020 at 1:00 am at the age of 79 years young. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, the wonderful staff at 3 North, we were blessed to have her with such a caring staff that made her feel like family.

Grace was born and raised in New Harbour, NL, met and married Herbert Luffman November 2, 1957 and resided there until 2010 when she moved to the Carbonear Long Term Care Facility.

Grace is predeceased by her loving husband, Herbert; children Christine and Wayne; and grandsons, Michael and Dillon; as well her parents, Herb and Ruth Thorne, siblings, Ida, Mary, Webb and Jim.

Grace is survived by her children Bruce, Keith (Barb), Sharon, Rodney, Brian (Helen), Kelly and Joan (Fred). As well as her nine beautiful grandchildren, Stephanie, Matthew L, Matthew P, Candace, Jennifer, Gabe, Katelynd, Chenelle, Miranda, also seven precious great grand children, Hayden, Mya, Michael, Parker, Rylie, Winston and Scarlett.

Grace is also survived by her six loving siblings, Blanch, Melve, Arbury, Roger, Dave and George.

Grace was deeply devoted to her family and would always do without to keep her family happy. She was also devoted to her extended family and friend, including her very special friend, Fanny. Our mom was a beautiful, kind hearted, gentle soul that we all loved and respected dearly. She was an angel sent from heaven for 79 years for us to love and cherish. We were very blessed for God to share her beautiful soul.

Visitation starts 6-9 pm on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Tuesday at 10 am – 9 pm, Funeral service is on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2 pm at Whitbourne Anglican Church.

The family has requested no flowers, but any donations can be made and will be donated to the Janeway Children’s Hospital, St John’s, NL in Grace’s name.