Monthly Archives: March 2023

Amelia Jane Jones

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Jones Amelia “Millie” Jane
October 29, 1921-March 21,2023
Our loss is heavens gain when our precious
Mother passed away at age 101.
She was predeceased by her husband; Frederick
Sinclear Jones, and her loving daughter Mary Joyce
Cooze. Sisters; Joyce Nealy, Mary Hall, Bessie Driscoll,
Dorothy Wells. Brother; Frank Evans. Parents; James
and Martha Evans.
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her
four beloved daughters; Carolyn (Ray) McEwan,
Marina (Wally) Parsons, Elizabeth (Reg) Hill, Sandra
(Randy) Howe. Her loving son; Frank (Marie) Jones.
14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren. Plus a large circle of friends and

her beloved church family.
She was a very loving and caring mother who always
put her family first. “We will miss you mom, more than
words can say.”
Special thank you to the wonderful staff for going out
of their way to make mom comfortable and treating her
like family during her stay at the Lions Manor Nursing
Home in Placentia. We are forever grateful.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.
Visitation: Thursday March 23, 2023 2-4 and 7-9.
Funeral service on Friday March 24, 2023 at 10:00 am from
Trinity United, Blaketown. Interment to follow at the
Whitbourne United Church cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to her beloved
church Trinity United, Blaketown.

Bernard Neil Spurrell 

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Bernard Neil Spurrell 

(Formerly of Whitbourne)
June 20, 1950 – March 16, 2023
Neil passed peacefully away in the presence of his family at JPMH in Gander on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Predeceased by Parents Mildred and Howard Spurrell of Whitbourne.
Left with special memories are siblings Andrea (Herb), Cupids, John (Cathy), Gander, Carl, Mackinsons, Lynn, Whitbourne, Margot (Roger) Carbonear, and Heather, Mission, BC as well as a number of nieces and nephews and dear family friend Beverley Collins, Whitbourne.
Very special thanks to all of his caregivers especially Myra and Boyd Hicks with whom he resided for more than 30 years. Neil was treated like family in their home.
Arrangements entrusted to Holloways Funeral Home, Whitbourne, NL
A private funeral service has been arranged.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Neil’s memory to the Janeway Children’s Hospital.

Aaron Drover Mercer

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Aaron Drover Mercer  

1947-2023

 

Aaron Drover Mercer passed peacefully away surrounded by his family on March 15, 2023, at the age of 75. 

He is predeceased by his mother and father, Joseph and Isabelle Mercer of Blaketown. Parents- in-law, Absalom and Ruby Newhook of Norman’s Cove. His brothers and sisters-in-law, Aiden Mercer (Silvia), Eric Mercer (Betty) and Jennie Enwood. His sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Baldwin (Bill), Edith Williams (Ernest), Jean Antle, Beulah Worthman (Ralph), and Howard Newhook. 

Leaving to mourn, his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Linda Mercer. His four children, John Mercer (Corina), Neil Mercer (Judy), Juanita Mercer (Ray)  Mark Mercer (Sherry). Ten grandchildren, Sheldon (Melissa), Christopher, Robyn (Jody), Jonathan (Kate), Laura, Brooke (Derrick), Angie (Tommy), Mitchell (Victoria), Philip, Sarah (Quinten). Seven great- grandchildren, Landon, Jaxon, Rayna, Noah, Tristan, Conor and baby Power. Sisters and brothers, Selby (Irene) Mercer, Shirley Hurley (Jim), Muriel Newhook, Sheila Keating (Maurice), Kevin Mercer (Goldie), Aubrey Mercer (Ruby), Howard Mercer (Cherry). Brothers-in-law, Roger Newhook (Beulah), David Newhook (Lori), Eric Newhook (Valerie), Phillip Newhook (Karen), Keith Newhook (Lori), Peter Newhook (Donna). Skip Antle.

Aaron was an active member of the community in his younger years. He was a member of the Fire Department, Lion’s Club and the Good Shephard Anglican Church Vestry.  

He loved trouting, Tim Horton’s coffee outings with his brothers, and cars, new and old. He loved horses and telling his family all about growing up with them.  

Aaron was a proud man. His parents and siblings were no doubt among the people he was most proud of. He was always excited to show off the latest sweet treats his sister, Murley and niece, Carolyn had given him. 

Of all the things he was proud of, his greatest treasures were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. There could never be a grandfather who loved his family more than Poppy Mercer did. He will be missed every day and remembered with so much love. 

“Although he is gone, we will always be together and his spirit will live on, in each of us forever.” 

“Grandpa, everything is changing fast, we call it progress, but I just don’t know And grandpa, let’s wander back into the past, then paint me the picture of long ago.” 

 

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Norman’s Cove Anglican Church on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm. 

Funeral will take place Monday, March 20, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Norman’s Cove Anglican Church. 

 

Donations can be made to the Aaron Mercer Memorial Fund. 

MERCER, ELDRED NORMAN (Junior)

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MERCER, ELDRED NORMAN (Junior) August 2, 1940- March 1, 2023

 

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather Eldred Norman (Junior) Mercer aged 82 of Whitbourne.

 

Predeceased by parents Norman and Florence Mercer, son Michael who died as an infant, brother Lloyd, sister Rosalind and brothers-in-law Roy and Noel.

 

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 57 years Nora, children Paul (Philly), Lynn Ann, Heather (Darryl Osborne), granddaughters Rachel and Erica of Halifax.

 

He will be sadly missed by sisters Norma, Audrey (Lloyd Adams), Marty (Neil Hillier), sisters-in-law Enid (Howard Richards) and Sandra, numerous nephews and nieces, as well as his many friends.

 

Junior made friends wherever he went, no matter the place he always found someone to talk to. He loved many things but above all he cherished his family.

 

Junior was always willing to lend a hand and help others. In his honour, in lieu of flowers, his family ask that you do a good deed for someone else.

 

Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday March 5th 2 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm. Funeral service Monday March 6th at 2 pm at Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church Whitbourne.