Monthly Archives: August 2023

Colin Galway

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Passed away suddenly at Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, August 20 , 2023, at the age of 38.
Predeceased by his father, Ben. Leaving to mourn  are his loving mother, Clara and his devoted family.
His four sisters, Colleen Gillingham (Michael), Kerry Murphy (Daniel), Laureen, and April (Trevor
Pomroy), two brothers, Ben (Jackie) and Tony. Nieces and nephews, Lucas, Grace, and Maria
Gillingham, Andrew Murphy, Mackenzie and Madison Galway, and Sam Galway, large extended
family, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Thanks to all of the exceptional nurses, doctors, and other staff members of Carbonear General
Hospital. They were all so good and kind to Colin and kind to our family members who stayed with
Colin day and night. The staff went beyond any expectation. Colin will be forever loved and never
forgotten.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home. His wake will be at the
Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue from 2 pm to 4 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm, Thursday, August 31st,

2023. Funeral Service on Friday, September 1 , 2023 at 2 pm in Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue.
Inurement to follow at the RC Cemetery in Whitbourne.

Alma Pheobe Reid

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Alma Pheobe Reid

August 22, 1929 – August 27, 2023
 
Reid, Alma (Legge)  age 94 of Chapel Arm passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family.
 
Predeceased by her husband Nath, Parents Absalom and Jessie Legge, brothers Edward and John, sisters Stella and Priscilla, Grandsons Jason ,Lucas and son in law Terry.
 
Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her children Lorraine (Harvey), Calvin (Pattie), Linda (Michael), Don (Barb), Muriel (Robert), Val (Mark), Nathy (Angie), Cathie (Rheal), Lorna (Ken), Elaine (George), 23 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
 
Mom was a very active member of her church. She loved going to the ACWA meetings and church gatherings.
 
Another love of moms was her Boston Bruins hockey team. She spent many late nights up watching “her boys” and cheering them on.
A big highlight for her was going to Florida to watch the Bruins play and in 2011, she went to Bonavista to see the Stanley cup and to meet Michael Ryder.
 
Moms love for her husband Nath and children was unconditional. She always enjoyed family gatherings, going camping and tending to her flowers.
 
Sincere appreciation to the nurses, doctors and staff of St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital 7th floor, for their care and support during moms stay at the hospital. 
 
A special thank you to mom’s home care workers Jackie Crittenden and Terri Lynn Piercey. Your care and dedication to mom, didn’t go unnoticed. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you!
 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 29, 2023 at St. John the Baptist church in Chapel Arm from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 
 
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday August 30th at St. John the Baptist Church in Chapel Arm, at 2:00 pm. Cremation has taken place.
Inurnment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Long Harbour Rd. 
 
Any donations will be greatly appreciated and can be made to St. John the Baptist Cemetery Fund.

Ray Branton

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ray Branton on Aug 14, 2023, at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by his parents, Sarah and Caleb, his son Mark, his granddaughter Charlee-Rae, son-in-law Frank, his brother Eldridge, sisters Viola and Irene, and mother-in-law and father-in-law Alma and Silas.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories, his wife, of nearly 61 years, Grace, children Toni, Neil (Juanita), Darrel (Mary), Perry (Frances), Bryan (Tina), Warren (Rhoda), and Monique (Ross), 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Sister Florence, brothers Doug, Les, Eric, Harvey, and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Cremation will take place. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, from  12.00 – 2:00 with funeral service immediately following at Faith United Church in Thornlea.

“Those we love can never be more than a thought away. They live in our hearts forever.”