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.”

Angus Kennedy

Passed away at Carbonear Hospital surrounded in love by his family, Angus Graham Kennedy, aged 83 years.

Predeceased by parents Mary and Harry Kennedy, brothers Raymond and Harry, brothers in law Fred Jones, Kevin Pretty and John Andrews, grand daughter Stacey and niece Janet.

Left with loving memories and many adventures, Angus leaves to mourn his   loving wife of 61 years Lois, children Glenn (Sharon), Don (Patti), Paul (Maver), Michele (Bill), Adrian (Tricia); grandchildren Jonathan, Ashley (Mark) Samantha (James), Jillian (Ryan), Meredith (Edward), Brett (Melissa), Colin, Christian (Courtney), Julia (Bailey) and Liam; great grandchildren Brooke, Alex, Ava, Jacob, Cole, Jack and Macie.

Sisters Joan, Sylvia (Adrian), Olga, Betty and special sister in law Wendy; Aunt Olive Hussey, mother in law Olive Noseworthy, sister in law Shirley (Armin), brother in law Ron (Tina), as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews; also loved and missed by a large circle of extended family and friends.

Angus was loved by all who knew him, those he met through his many years working and those he met along the way. He was truly larger than life and time spent with him always left you with a smile and a lifted spirit.

Special thanks to the staff of 6^th floor of Carbonear Hospital, Placentia Health Care Centre, Newhook Community Health Centre and Dr. Megan Dawe of Paradise Medical Clinic.

Cremation has taken place; a celebration of life  will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023  at 2:00 pm  from   St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Whitbourne.

Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of ones choosing.

Messages of condolence may be sent privately via email to poweroffaith@eastlink.ca or submitted though the online email form.

Joan Thorne
November 25,1946

Joan Thorne of Fair Haven, age 76, passed peacefully away after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family at the Carbonear General Hospital, June 27, 2023.
Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Catherine Clarke, son Scott Thorne. Brothers Nelson Clarke, Dennis Clarke, Clarence Clarke, Sister Marjorie Lawlor.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her dedicated husband of 56 years, Dave, children Steven(Kim), Shawn (Jen), Sister Irene Norman (John). Grandchildren, Cory(Jessica), Theo, Patrick , Mia. Great- grandchildren, Scott and Freya.
She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special Thank-you to the nursing staff on the 6th floor at the Carbonear General Hospital and a very special thanks to her niece Bonnie Gosse and sister- in-law Arrian Crann.
Service will be held at the Fair Haven Community Centre on Friday June 30, 2023 at 3pm.
Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Fair Haven.

“Forever in our hearts you’ll stay.  We will love and remember you every single day”

Eric Grene Piercey

                We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden, though peaceful passing of Beverly Ann Cecilia Warren of Chapel Arm. Predeceased by her loving husband William Paul Warren, and father Col. Cecil Cooper.

Left behind to mourn are her loving mother Grace Cooper, sister Michelle Tracy (Glenn), niece Sarah States (Brandon), nephew Joshua Tracy, and cherished great nephew Bryson States. In addition, her beautiful chosen family on Paul’s side, who loved her dearly (Brother in-laws Bob Warren (Rowena), Larry Warren (Michelle) and Scott Warren (Evelyn) as well as sister in-laws Betty Butt (Austin) and Beverly Young (Gerard). Also, loved by the many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews on Paul’s side of the family.

Beverly also leaves behind a large circle of other family members and friends, especially her friend Betty who was there to lend a helping hand whenever Bev needed it.

Beverly was a beautiful soul, with a heart of gold. She was caring, which was always evident, not only in her personal life but in her years of nursing as well. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her husband and her family. She loved shopping and spoiling those around her. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

Arrangements for service are to be determined by family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Lupus Canada Foundation

Randolph (Randy) Gerard Paul Norman

May 28, 1959 – June 9, 2023

Randy passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his many loved ones.

He leaves to morn his mother, Mary, his reason for living; his daughter, Mandi (Kennedy); and his devoted wife, Deva Murthy. Randy was the fifth of 12 siblings including; sisters Patricia (Leo), Helen, Dorothy (Lloyd), Mame, Anna (Raymond); and brothers, Bill (Laurie), Reginald (Bride), Frank (Diane), Patrick (Leigh), Big Tom (Lisa) and Little Tom (Dawn). Randy also leaves his close friend, Eddie O’Dea, two very special nephews, Adam (Tiffany) and Nick (Kim) and his in laws: mother, Prema; sisters Jane Anne (Pavel) and Natasha (Raymond); and brother Bhasker. He will also be missed by a large circle of other friends and extended family.

Randy was predeceased by his father, William, his precious niece Meghynn, and many close aunts and uncles.

A private gathering for close friends and family will be held on Sunday, June 11^th, at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne from 12:00-4:00 PM, with at service at 2:00PM. A larger celebration of life for his many friends and family will follow in the coming months.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.

October 7th, 1987 – June 1st, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher Griffin announce his sudden but peaceful passing in the arms of his mother on June 1st, 2023. Forever remembered and dearly loved by both parents, Darren Griffin (Shirley Clowe) and Juanita Mercer (Ray Kerfont). Siblings Mitchell Griffin (Victoria Blackmore) and Laura Griffin. Both grandmothers, Linda Mercer, and Sadie Griffin. Predeceased by both grandfathers, Vincent Griffin, and Aaron Mercer. Also, his cousin Coady Griffin and his Aunt Jennie Enwood and Uncle Ed Griffin.
Chris had many aunts and uncles that dearly cherished him and have shared such fond memories of their love for him. Chris is also survived by many cousins that will always remember his affectionate laugh, his beautiful smile, and the way he was quick to open his arms for that big bear hug.
Chris was known for his huge heart and saucy, quick wit. Growing up he had his family wrapped around his finger with his silly, lovable ways. As a teen, Chris quickly won the hearts of every person he met. Ask anyone about Chris and they’ll say he had the softest heart. He made countless friendships. Some of his greatest memories were from his high school days. Days and nights spent on the garden in Chapel or down Long Harbour track. Surrounded by his friends, guitar in hand, singing out songs that he felt right to his core.
Many of these friendships carried through to adulthood. He enjoyed many days and nights hanging out with “the boys” around town. He was a lucky man to be surrounded by so many people who genuinely loved him.
Special thanks to his family and close friends that visited during his last days at the hospital. Also, a huge thanks to the doctors and nurses on 6 east, SCM, who were angels to Chris and his family while he was there.

“But I know we can’t all stay here forever, so I’m gonna write my words on the face of today”

“The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind”

Visitation will take place Tuesday, June 6th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Anglican church in Norman’s Cove.
Funeral will take place Wednesday, June 7th at 2:00 PM.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Sharon Ann Warren, 68, of Chapel Arm passed suddenly in her home in Chapel Arm on May 17, 2023.

Sharon leaves behind to mourn her loving husband of 44 years, Clayton, her son, Malcolm (Felicia), daughter, Courtney (Jadd) and three grandchildren, Owen, Wyatt and Syenna. Also left to mourn are her mother, Genny, twin sister Paulette (Wayne) and brothers and sisters, Wayne (Marie), Brendan, Maurice (Sheila), Mona (Barry), Patsy, Darrell, John (Wanda), Elexis (Dave) and Paddy (Trish), brothers-in-law, Calvin (Sadie), Ian (Aggie), Selwyn (Michelle), sisters-in-law Emily and Vinie (Norm) and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and friends.

Sharon was predeceased by her father, Patrick and brother, Shawn and father-in-law, Malcolm, mother-in-law, Susanna, brothers-in-law, Angus, Fred, Mac, Cluney and sister-in-law, Donna. Lastly, she also leaves behind her precious cat, Diva, who she dearly loved.

The most precious thing in Sharon’s life were her family, especially her three grandchildren, who she spoiled rotten. She made special connections with all her extended family and friends, and she will be certainly missed by them all.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at her home in Chapel Arm on May 19, 2023 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm. A private service will be also held at her home on May 20, 2023 at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of one’s choice, in honor of Sharon’s memory. Sharon endured a long hard battle with her illness and fought to the end. “The strongest people aren’t the ones who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about”.