Thorne, William J.

It is with heavy hearts and many fond memories we announce the passing of our loved one, William J. Thorne on Friday, June 15, 2018, age 76 years. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Emma Thorne, father-in-law John Jarvis, brothers and sister-in-laws Sidney and Rose, Edmund and Ruby, sister and brother-in-law Dorcas and Roland Rowe, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Herbert and Edna Jarvis.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 54 years Ethel, daughter Ruth Reid (Murdock) Cambridge, ON; sons Darren (Joanne) Thornlea; William (Colleen) Cambridge, ON; Craig (Tina) Cambridge, ON; grandchildren Byron Reid (Marissa) and Travis Reid (Lindsay); Zachary and Alexandria Thorne; Joshua, Cassandra and Abigail Thorne; Sherisa Simao (Mario), Chelsea Woo (Brian), Jordan and Tinisha Thorne. Great grandchildren Walker and Aurora Reid, Paisley Reid, Marissa and Mariah Simao and Faith Woo. Brothers and sisters-in-law Eric and Phoebe, Thomas and Marjorie, sister Minnie; mother-in-law Theresa Jarvis; brothers-in-law Wallace Jarvis (Phyllis), Gordan Jarvis (Doris), Norm Jarvis (Frances), sisters-in-law Jessie Hearn (Thomas), Hilda Fahey (Terry), Carol Reid (Doug). Also lovingly remembered by a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in him memory may be made to Faith United Church Cemetery Fund, Thornlea.
Visitation to take place from Faith United Church, Thornlea as follows:
Sunday, June 17 7-9pm
Monday, June 18 2-4, 7-9pm
Funeral service to take place Tuesday, June 19 at 2pm

Kenneth Elwood Temple

TEMPLE, Kenneth Elwood. Jan 3, 1952 – May 5, 2018. It  is with heavy hearts, we announce that Kenneth Elwood Temple passed  peacefully away at the Health Science Centre on Saturday, May 5, surrounded by his loving  wife and family. Predeceased by parents; Jacob & Gladys Temple and sister Marlene. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife Susan, sons; Glen (Tracey ), Justin ( Janice ). 4 so treasured & loved grandchildren; Ethan, Bella, Jack, Nora. Brothers; Art (Vera), Dave, Wallace (Betty), Barry (Samantha). sisters; Joan (Austin), Louise (Robert), Geraldine (Willie) . Many brothers and sisters-in-law that loved him. Also a large circle of family and friends. Thank you to Dr. Squibb & nurses at Newhook’s Clinic, Whitbourne. A special thank you to Dr. Siddiqui who gave Ken such special care  during his long term battle with Cancer, also to the nurses at the Chemo Unit for all their wonderful care, especially Joyce, we thank you for all you do and for all you have done. May God Bless each & everyone of you in His own way. Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne for all family & friends. Monday, May 7, 2018 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Funeral service to be held at Bethel United Church, Norman’s Cove Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm. NO FLOWERS BY  REQUEST.

Donations may be made to Bethel United Church.  ” May God Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand”.

Chesley Malcom Gosse

GOSSE, Chesley Malcom. On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Chesley Gosse of Whitbourne passed away after a brief illness at Carbonear Hospital at the age of 89 years.

Born on October 25, 1928, he was the oldest of twelve children of John and Beatrice Gosse.

Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Stevenson) in 1968; parents John & Beatrice Gosse; brothers Frank, Edward, John & Sidney; sisters Bertie (Eddie), Elsie (Ted) & Thelma; parents-in-law George & Susie Stevenson; brothers in law Ronald Stevenson & George Robbins.

Chesley enjoyed a lifetime of work starting with the Newfoundland Railway in his early years and later as a Provincial Government employee in the Public Works Department as well as in the sawmill industry. In his “leisure” time, he enjoyed building lawn furniture & garbage boxes, hunting, trouting and in later years a great game of poker, especially with his grandchildren.

Leaving to mourn his daughter Judy (Wilfred deceased); sons Rod (Lil) and Jim (Juanita); grandchildren Melissa (Greg), Kelly (Don), Katie (Logan), Daniel, Christopher and Tyler (Erin); great grandchildren Emma, Alex and Abigail; brother Edgar (Verna); sisters Ivy; Margaret (Bob) & Linda; sisters-in-law Martha, Mary, Phyllis (Ike) & Liz; brother-in-law Denny; many nieces & nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Resting at Holloways Funeral Home, Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne. Visitation starts at 2 pm to 9 pm (Sat.), 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm to 9pm (Sun.) & 10 am to 12 pm (Mon.). Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2 pm at the Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations graciously accepted to the Anglican Cemetery Fund.

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

Sarah Fronie Smith

SMITH, Sarah Fronie. October 7, 1943 – May 2, 2018. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and a friend to all who knew her. Sarah passed away on May 2, 2018. She is predeceased by he parents Elijah and Myrtle, sons Derrick and Scott.

She leaves behind her husband and soul mate Raymond, children;Vernon, Karen (Dwayne), Sherry (Keith), Gloria (Scott), Tammy (Ian), sister Eileen (Don), brothers; Harrison (Fronie), Charlie (Marcie); 10 grandchildren; Trina, Debbie, Kayla, Crystal, Heidi, Natasha, Jonathan, Alyssa, Amanda, Justin. 6 great-grandchildren. Also a circle of other relatives and friends.

Resting at the Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove. Visitation; Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm on May 6, 2018. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Sarah Smith Memorial Fund.

Lloyd Drover

DROVER,  Lloyd.  Passed peacefully away at his  home in Whitbourne  surrounded by his family Lloyd Drover  age 69 years. Predeceased by  daughter Katherine (Kay ) Drover, parents; William & Hazel Drover; brothers; William (Bill ), Maxwell (Max ). sisters; Ramona husband Bert Vokey, Vera  husband Robert White, Emma husband Dola Peddle. Mother -n law; Doris Cumby.
Leaving to mourn loving wife of 35 years Barbara (Cumby) Drover. Children; Wanda Drover, Susan (Drover)  Mercer. Adoring grandsons Cameron Drover, Cole Mercer, Cayden Penney. sister Betty (Gordon) Burry. Best friends; Gordon Burry Jr, Bert Vokey Jr, Kevin Mercer, Scott Hutchings and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm from Trinity United Church, Blaketown. Interment at the United Cemetery, Whitbourne. NO FLOWERS BY REQUEST. Donations may be made to The Lloyd Drover Memorial Fund.

James Joseph Fahey

FAHEY,  JAMES  Joseph, It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Joseph Fahey of Bellevue,age 79 years. passed peacefully away at Placentia health care on April 19,2018.predeceased by his mother  Regina Fahey. Leaving to mourn  his sister Patricia  Fahey, his brother William Fahey. Nieces Maureen Taylor (Rick) Lisa McCarthy. Great nieces Amanda and Tammy. And a circle of family and friends. We would like to thank The nurses and doctors of the Placentia health care . Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24 at Holloway’s Funeral Home Whitbourne. From 9 AM to 2 PM.

 

 

 

 

Ronald Nowlan

NOWLAN, Ronald. Passed peacefully away at Clarenville Hospital in the presence of his wife Phyllis and son Darrin on April 20, 2018 at the age of 75. Predeceased by daughter’s  Sherry & Vickie.  parents Russell & Ella. brother; Russell Jr. He is  survived by sister Sheila Coombs & husband Ron. Also numerous nieces and nephews & cousins. Special thanks to sister-in-law Linda for all her help. Resting at the United Church, Fair Haven. Visitation  Saturday, April 21 from 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held  at a 2:00 pm on April 22, 2018. Interment at the United Cemetery, Fair Haven.

Anthony Nolan

NOLAN, Anthony, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Nolan of Mount Arlington Heights/Long Harbour in his 98th year.  Anthony was born on January 18, 1920 and passed on April 19, 2018 at the Placentia Health Centre, surrounded by his loving family by his side. 

 

He is predeceased by his parents, James and Maria Nolan, In-laws Maurice and Bridget Keating and his best friend and companion of 53 years Eileen Keating.  Also predeceased by his siblings and In-laws John and  Bertha Nolan, Mary Jane and Dennis Keating, Jim Nolan, Elizabeth and Patrick Hickey, Mike and Anna Nolan, Henry Murphy, Wilfred Sanford, Cecil Greene and Patrick Keating,  .brother-in-law Jack Keating  Nieces and nephews, Kevin Nolan, Dennis Keating and Kelly Greene, nephew Kenneth Murphy. 

 

Left with fond and loving memories are his sisters Doarann Murphy and Margaret Sanford and sisters-in-law Laura Nolan, Mary Greene and Jenny and Beth Keating.  He also leaves many special nieces and nephews, too many to mention who will miss him dearly.  He also leaves a community of lifelong friends.  Anthony embraced his 98 years with loyality and always a possitive attitude.  He always had a pleasant face with a smile.  He was a jovial soul who loved lots of fun and laughs.  He worked many years with CN Marine and shared many fond momories.  His family would like to extend gratitude to staff at Beachside Manor, where he received quality care for the past two years.  We also acknowlege his roommate Raymond Traverse.  As well, we thank doctors and staff at Placentia Health Centre for their care over the years.

 

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday, April 21 from 2:00 -9:00 pm.  Visitation at the Roman Catholic Church, Long Harbour, Sunday, April 22 with visitation  2:00 – 9:00 pm.  Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 23 at 2:00 pm. NO FLOWERS BY REQUEST. Donations may be made in Anthony’s name to the  Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund, Long Harbour.

Theresa Mary Dobbin (nee Penney )

DOBBIN, Theresa Mary (nee Penney). Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family, our darling mother Theresa Mary Dobbin in her 87th year of Markland, NL. 
Predeceased by her husband Leo, sons; Thomas, Dennis, Vincent and daughter Gertrude. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories  children, John (Linda), Reg (Christine), Leo (Elizabeth), Patricia (Len), Alice (Bob), Linda (Max), Brenda (Larry), Loretta, Carl (Patsy), Glen (Rick),
Beverly (Terry), Shawn (Melva), Brian (Dawn), Wayne (Shirley), Sisters; Hannah & Loretta. Also leaving to mourn many grandchildren, great grandchildren & great
great grandchildren and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation   Thursday & Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 21,  2018  at 2:00 pm from the St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Whitbourne.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Society

Gordon George Murphy

Gordon Murphy, aged 68, of Mt. Arlington Heights-Long Harbour, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2018 at St. John’s Health Sciences Center surrounded by his family.

Gordon started fishing with his father at a young age where he developed mechanical skills. Later his skills in the mechanical field would be respected coast to coast as he mentored many including two of his boys in the trade. Gordon was not only inter-provincially licensed red seal heavy equipment and automotive mechanic but multi skilled handy man who was no stranger to helping friends and neighbors in need. He raised four boys who respected and loved him unconditionally. Gordon will be sadly missed by his large family, many co-workers and friends across Canada.

Pre-deceased by parents George and Elizabeth and brothers Michael, John Pat, Eric, and Tony. Left to mourn his wife of 45 years Sheila (Browne), their four sons Bradley (Sheryl), Brett (Lori ), Brock (Claudette) and Blake: grandchildren: Jordan, Jacobb, Madison, Julia, Drayton, Kenzie; siblings Arnold (Anne), Andy (Margie), Gerry(Lorraine), Roy (Jeanie), Ted (Patrina), Raymond, Alex (Tammy), Mary (Tom), Betty Anne (Mark), Georgina, Lori. He also leaves to mourn Sheila’s siblings Derm (Mary), Brendan (Laura),Pat (Marjorie), Kevin (Bernie) , Jim (Sheila), Bill (Marje), Howard (Pam), Betty (Francis), Joan (Melvin).

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home Thursday, April 12th 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, April 13th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church Long Harbour Friday April 13th at 2:00 pm.

Donations in Gordon’s memory can be made to Long Harbour Cemetery Committee and Autism Society. Special thanks to Doctors and Nurses of HSC for their care and compassion.