Category Archives: Obituary

Doris Rita Cumby

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CUMBY, Doris Rita (nee Rowe),  July 17, 1921 – Dec 01, 2016. Passed away at her daughter’s home in Whitbourne on Dec 1, 2016, Doris Cumby of Green’s Harbour.
Predeceased by her husband Hubert, daughter Sylvia (Cumby) Dickey. son; Leonard, Grand-daughters; Carolyn West, Cathy West, Sharon West, Katherine (Kay ) Drover, and Eileen Cumby.
Left to mourn daughters: Mildred (Cumby ) West, Betty (Jim) Weir, Barbara (Lloyd) Drover, Lorraine (Dennis) Parr. Sons: Raymond (Lonnie) , Brendan (Susan), Bernie, Garry (Wendy). Also a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. Many other relatives and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.  Visitation: Friday 4:00 – 9:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 9:30 pm. Monday 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
Funeral service well be held on Monday at 1:00 pm from the Salvation Army Church, Green’s Harbour. Interment at the United Cemetery, Green’s Harbour.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Church, Green’s Harbour.

Ada Jones ( Nee Sheppard )

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JONES,  Ada, (nee Sheppard ) . November 29, 1924  –  November 29, 2016. Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, November 29th at Carbonear General Hospital, Ada Jones of Whitbourne on her 92nd Birthday.
Predeceased by her husband, Olaf; daughter; Tina daughter-in-law, Karen.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her 8 sons: Wayne (Maureen),  Bob (Lorraine), Olaf (Heather), Derrick (Norma), Gordon, Calvin (Kim), Mark (Janis), John (Loretta), 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation on Wednesday, November 30 at 2:00 – 9:30 pm. Thursday. December 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Funeral Service will be  held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, at 2:00 pm.  Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne. Donations in Ada’s Memory may be made to the Anglican Cemetery Fund, Whitbourne.

Thelma Christian

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CHRISTIAN, Thelma  (née Gosse).
On Wednesday November 2, 2016, Thelma Jane  Providence Christian (née Gosse) of Whitbourne suddenly passed away at 66  years of age, bringing a premature end to a life of laughter, adventure, and love.
After death, her organs gave life to three individuals elsewhere in Canada.  Born February 4, 1950, she was the youngest of twelve children of  Private John Gosse (1st Battalion, Royal Newfoundland Regiment) and family matriarch Beatrice Gosse (née Drover).  Thelma was predeceased by brothers Frank, Eddie, John and Sidney and sisters Bertie (Buck) and Elsie (Hendricks). Thelma contributed exemplary administrative skills to many
provincial and national programs. Her role as co-ordinator of the Diploma in Native and Northern Education in Labrador (TEPL) at Memorial University occupied a special place in her heart.  In retirement, she enjoyed the
beauty of her Province and spending time with friends and family.
Left with happy and loving memories are her devoted husband, Mr. Denny Christian; son, Dr. Derek Puddester (Luc Durand); step-sons Mr. Stephen Christian (Ms. Megan Leach) and Mr. Robert Christian (Ms. Pamela George); grandchildren William Puddester-Rose, Samantha and William Christian; great-grandchild, Mallory Christian-Speek; brothers Chesley and Edgar; sisters Ivy (Robbins), Margaret (King), and Linda Gosse; and numerous other family and friends, including first husband Mr. Gordon Puddester (Pat Shears).
The family welcomes visitors at Holloway’s Funeral Home, 33A Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne on Saturday November 5, 2016 (1900-2100), Sunday November 6, 2016 (1000-1200; 1400-1600; 1900-2100), and Monday November 7, 2016 (1000-1200). Loved ones are invited to participate in a celebration of her life at St. John the Baptist (Anglican) Church in Whitbourne on Monday November 7, 2016 at 1400.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Helen Pinsent

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PINSENT. Helen. (Pretty). 1922 – 2016, Oct 17 at 4:50 am. Passed peacefully away at the Lion’s Manor, Placentia in the presence of family members, on October 17, 2016  Helen Pinsent age 94 years of Bellevue.
Predeceased by her Husband Clarence, Father William Pretty, Mother Bridget Pretty (King), brother Patrick, sisters; Sarah, Catherine, Bridget, Elizabeth and Mary Ellen.
Leaving to mourn with many fond memories son’s; Leo (Emma), Edward (Karen), Clarence (Melody), Jack ( Lorraine), Don ( Donna), Bill (Suzanne),  Rick (Suzanne), Alex (Bernice). daughters; Chris (Keith) Hanly, Irene (Clar) Newhook, Mary (Ron), Marilyn (Gorm ) Temple, Gayle (Pat) Robinson, sister Marcella Newhook also many grandchildren ( special mention Andrea and Nadine), great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, and a large circle of family and friends. A special thank you to the staff of the Lion’s Manor for all your care you gave mom.
Resting at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue. Visitation Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Wednesday  2:00 – 4:00 pm and  7:00 – 9:30 pm. 
Funeral mass will take place on Thursday , at 11:00 am .Donations in her memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue.

Brenda Walsh

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Passed peacefully away at the Lion’s Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on September 28, 2016 Brenda Marie Walsh , 55 years.

Predeceased by her parents Andrew (2011) and Loretta (1985).

Left with fond and loving memories her sister’s and brother’s;  Shirlie (Ronald ), Dorothy (Raymond), Brian (Pauline), Anthony (Bonnie), Adrian ( Denise), Andrew, Darryl (Jennifer).

As special thank you is extended to the staff of Lion’s Manor Nursing Home for all their care and attention.

Also special thank you to Paula Jackson of Cavendish for providing Brenda with a loving home fro many years before moving to the Lion’s Manor.

Cremation and funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue or to the Down Syndrome Society.

Naomi Mae Mercer

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MERCER. Naomi Mae, Passed peacefully away on Sept 1, 2016 at Northren Lights Community Hospital, Fort McMurray, AB. Mae age 81 of Whitbourne,
NL.
 
 
Survived by 7 children: Randy (Yvonne), Markland, NL. Doug (Ann), Terry (Bev), Stratford, Ont. Keith (Ann Louise), Stillwater Lake, NS. Vicki (Terry Marsh ),
Fort McMurray, AB. Todd (Scott Jones) Vancouver, BC. Michelle (Tim Newhook) Fort McMurray, AB. Daughter-in-law Daphne, Hamilton, Ont. 20 grandchildren,
25 great grandchildren. 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and countless family and friends.
 
 
Predeceased by husband Ed Mercer, son Eddie, daughter Debbie, her parents Cyril & Minnie Hutchings, stepmother Gertrude Hutchings, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 9 brothers-in-law and 4 sisters-in-law.
 
 
” We’ll meet again, and we will, our Angel” Memorial
Service at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Sunday, September 11 from 2:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral service on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at St. John the  Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Whitbourne. A Gathering for family and friends for tea, at the Social Centre next to the Anglican Church.

Allen Joseph Smith

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Surrounded by loved ones, Allen Joseph Smith, aged 67, passed peacefully away at Carbonear Hospital following a brief illness.

Allen, often called “Black Joe” by family and friends, was born and raised in Chance Cove, NL.  Though he spent a few years in his early 20’s working away in Toronto and briefly moved his family to Saskatchewan in the early 90’s, he always found his way home; where he could pursue some of his favourite past times like trouting, rabbit hunting and playing in the local dart league.  In later years, failing health prevented him from doing many of the things he loved, but he still enjoyed a good game of cards, a coffee with his friends and of course sharing one of his many stories of youthful misadventures.  His infectious laughter and sense of humour remained constant ‘til the end.

Predeceased by his parents, Eli & Winifred (Snook) Smith and sisters Audrey and Pearl; Allen is survived by a large and loving family, including his wife Nina (Crann) Smith and his children, Jennifer Russell (Jeremy Brace), Daryl Smith, Cheryl Smith, Darcy Smith and Andrew (Jenny) Smith; his beloved grandchildren, Jenna, Brady, Jillian, Taylor, Kiara, Tara, Brooklyn & Abigail.  Also survived by his siblings, Eldred, Eric, Alvina, James, Oscar, Clara, Lillian and Elwood; and his many nieces and nephews with whom he shared a very special bond.

Allen will be resting at the Ascension  Anglican Church in Chance Cove with visitation beginning Monday, Sep 5, 2016.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2PM with internment to follow at the Chance Cove Anglican Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Nellie Power

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POWER, Nellie T. (Sept. 2, 1931 – Aug. 27, 2016) On Aug. 27, 2016 God called our beloved Mother to his side. Nellie Power passed peacefully away, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Francis and two daughters at birth, parents Thomas and Margaret Walsh, sister Gertrude Brennan, sister-in-law Josephine, son-in-law John O’Dea, 2 Grand Children, Melanie and Gerard Power.

Sadly missed by her children, Marilyn (Bob), Marian, Gerard (Sharon), Bill (Glenda), Ken (Karen), Diane, Frank (Glenda), Glen (Tammy), Dan (Paula), Bob (Lhey), Paul (Laurie), George (Helen), Peter (Elizabeth). Also her very cherished 27 Grand children and 6 Great Grand children, sister Mary (Phonse), brother Mike and sister-in-law Mary. Special friends Catherine and Goldie, nieces and nephews and large circle of friends.

Visitation Tuesday Aug. 30, 2016 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 at Sacred Heart Church , Chapel Arm. Mass and celebration of her life Aug. 31, 2016 at 12 noon. Donations may be made in her memory to the Janeway Children`s Hospital. Flowers gratefully accepted.

Lloyd Winston Reginald Gosse

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GOSSE, Lloyd Winston Reginald Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre on August 24th, 2016 in his 76th year.

Loving husband of Nina Goss.

Beloved father of Faith (Ken ) Taylor, Lloyd Gosse and Judy (Doug) Bruce.

Proud Grampy of Krystina , Kathleen (Daniel), Makayla and Jacob.

Brother of Joyce Barrett, Vera Wendt (Jim), Rannie Gosse(Neta).

Son of the late Nathaniel and Hilda Gosse.

He will always be remembered by his love of music, fishing boating and bad jokes.

Memorial service will be held at the North Oshawa Community Centre Club House on September 1st 2016 at 1 pm.

Committal will take place on Monday, Sept 5, 2016 at 12:00 at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne, NL.

Memorial Donations in Lloyd’s name may be made to either the Diabetes Association, The Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

On-Line Condolences: On-line condolences may be made at http://basicfunerals.ca/obituaries/lloyd-winston-reginald-gosse/3648

Reuben “Chico” Williams

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WILLIAMS, Reuben “Chico”. January 14, 1939 – August 5, 2016. Passed away Friday night, after a long battle with Cancer, at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s.

Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Norma Williams, Brothers, Michael & Colin and sister Janet, all of Hamilton, Bermuda. Leaving to mourn his wife and best friend of 35 years Betty ( Cook/Greene ) Williams. Brothers- Burnell and Tyrone, sister- Diane ( Roy) Trott. Children- Shanie, Penny Goater, Tony- Bermuda, Reuben Jr. – New Jersey, Natasha – Toronto, Brandi (Jehu ) Bryant – North Carolina. Step- Children- David (Deborah), Susan (Helen). Kevin. Stephen (Annie) Greene and Karen Giblon as well as Twenty Nine Grandchildren, Eight Step- Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

Chico came to Newfoundland from Bermuda on a two week booking in 1969 and stayed for 45 years. He performed with ‘Bermuda Life’ throughout the Province through the 1970’s. He embraced Gospel in the choir at the Cowan Heights United Church, St. John’s for over 20 years. When he relocated to Bellevue. Chico then joined the Faith United Church, Thornlea, where he was a soloist with their choir and also sang with the Norman’s Cove Pastoral Charge choir.

Resting at Faith United Church, Thornlea. Visitation, Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9 from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 10 at 2:00 pm from Bethel United Church, Main Road, Norman’s Cove. Burial at the Faith United Church Cemetery, Thornlea.