Passed peacefully away on February 18, 2023, at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, surrounded by her loving husband of 72 years, Anthony, and their 9 children: Anita Theresa Murphy (nee King). She was 95 years old.

Born on April 7, 1927, in Long Harbour, Anita was a loving mother to Trudy (Clyde Brown), Sharleen (Gerard Butler), Anthony, Nicholas (Julie), Craig (Clare), Karen (Christian Menard), James, Scott (Kim) and John (Dahlia). She adored her 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her granddaughter Lindsay, parents, James and Mary King, brothers Anthony and John and sisters Bride, Agatha, Catherine, Elizabeth, Gertrude, Mary, and Ann.

Anita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who planted the seeds of her love into all she met. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, humor, and her kind and comforting approach to others. She loved to read, knit, and garden. She was our historian with a wonderful memory of her family’s history who remembered and celebrated all our birthdays and anniversaries with cards and phone calls. She was a bright light in our lives and will be dearly missed.

Special thanks to the staff at Oram’s  Birchview Manor where she spent her final years and to the staff who provided care at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre.

The funeral will be held in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Long Harbour on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1pm. Visitation will take place at the church on Monday, February 20, from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9pm. Interment to follow in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.

No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca) or a charity of your choice.

Please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book or send a message of condolence.

Anita

HOSKINS, Larry (1954-2023)

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Larry Frederick Hoskins which occurred on Thursday, February 2 2023. Born in New Harbour on February 23 1954 to the late Wilfred and Marie (Ross), predeceased by brothers Terry and Warrick, brother in law Gerald, parents in law William and Dorothy Baldwin, brother in law Albert and Phonse and sister in law Betty and Verna.

Larry was married to his loving wife Linda (Baldwin) for 46 years and was a dedicated father and role model to Shawn and Joanne (Justin Budgell). He was always thrilled to spend time with his precious grandchildren; Cole (his Mom Angie), Reed, Rohen and Brie.

Also leaving to mourn his loving family; sister Diane (Bill Sooley), Tammy (Tony Engle), brothers Doug (Alice), Keith (Jocelyn), sister in law Sheila, sister in law Yvonne (Randy Mercer), Brenda (Tony Moore), Kelly (Dennis Lundrigan). Brothers in law Bill (Donna Baldwin) and Don.

He will be dearly missed by his many nephews and nieces who all have a special place in their hearts for their “Uncle Larry”.

Larry could always be found up fishing the rivers, hunting or out in his beloved boat “Miss Brie”. He always looked forward to his many adventures up to the cabin, or just sitting around the table with his many life long friends.

Both in his personal and work life, Larry deeply appreciated his friends, family and work colleagues. He dedicated much of life to his work at Ice Water Seafoods which he truly enjoyed.

A special thank you to all his caring doctors and nurses at the Carbonear and St. Clare’s Hospitals.

He was a beautiful soul, always with a tear in his eye and ready for a warm embrace. He will be missed every single day.

Visitation on Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 -12:00, 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Monday 10:00 – 12:00.  Funeral service Monday, February 6 at 2:00 pm from the United Church, Blaketown.

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the United Church Cemetery, Markland.