St. Joseph’s (old) Roman Catholic Cemetery

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Located in St. Joseph’s church yard, Gooseberry Cove

SURNAME GIVEN BORN DIED AGE INSCRIPTION
Andrew Frances H. Seward Oct. 11, 1926 Jan. 2, 2009 Forever loved.
Fitzgerald James July 1915 March 1969 Most sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Fitzgerald Mary Feb. 1915 March 1987
Fitzgerald William E. 1945 1999 Ever remembered.
Flynn James Valentine July 11, 1912 4 yrs. Beloved child of William and Margaret Flynn.
Flynn William Aug. 12, 1926 75 yrs. Beloved husband of Margaret Flynn.
Flynn William John July 16, 1912 9 yrs. Beloved child of William and Margaret Flynn.
Leonard Alphonsus Sept. 30, 1922 6 yrs. Son of Peter Leonard.
Leonard Mary E. July 22, 1976 94 yrs. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Leonard Peter Oct. 7, 1935 72 yrs. Beloved husband of Mary E. Leonard.
Seward Hannah July 1, 1922 85 yrs. Beloved wife of Richard Seward. A precious one from us is gone.
Seward Ambrose 1884 1972
Seward Annie 1917 1991 Ever remembered. Ever loved.
Seward Anthony Sept. 18, 1938 9 mos.
Seward Bernard Oct. 15, 1957 40 yrs. May the sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Seward Cyril 1923 2002 Remembered and missed.
Seward Elizabeth Feb. 7, 1963 83 yrs. May the sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Seward Frank Jan. 17, 1954 89 yrs.
Seward Harriet Nov. 7, 1926 82 yrs. Beloved wife of Peter Seward.
Seward Henry Feb. 21, 1940 66 yrs.
Seward Johannah 1882 1977 Like falling leaves the years go by, but loving memories never die. You live with us in memory still, not just for a day but always will.
Seward John Dec. 13, 1874 11 yrs. Rescuing a girl of 16 years in Gooseberry Cove Pond, Trinity Bay.
Seward John C. May 22, 1969 94 yrs. While you, dear father, rest and sleep, your loving memory we’ll always keep.
Seward Joseph Aug. 8, 1906 17 yrs.
Seward Katherine F. 1905 1987 At home in heaven. Ever remembered. Ever loved.
Seward Levinia Sept. 8, 1907 53 yrs. Beloved wife of Patrick Seward.
Seward Margaret Sept. 7, 1973 80 yrs. Beloved wife of Thomas Seward. May the sacred heart of Jesus may mercy on her soul.
Seward Margaret Nov. 12, 1947 Beloved wife of John Seward.
Seward Mary 1889 1942
Seward Mary Ann Feb. 12, 1915 66 yrs. Beloved wife of Robert Seward.
Seward Michael J. Dec. 8, 1970 55 yrs. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Seward Olivia Jan. 9, 1902 26 yrs. Beloved wife of Patrick Seward.
Seward Patrick May 1847 Sept. 1935
Seward Patrick 1903 1979 His toil is past. His work is done. He fought the fight. The victory won. Ever remembered. Sadly missed.
Seward Peter Aug. 14, 1922 78 yrs.
Seward Peter July 20, 1948 19 yrs. 9 mos.
Seward Robert 1887 1973
Seward Robert Feb. 17, 1924 77 yrs. Erected by his 5 sons and 4 daughters.
Seward Sophia Aug. 10, 1941 66 yrs.
Seward Stephen 1909 1982 Forever in our hearts.
Seward Thomas March 30, 1976 75 yrs. Beloved husband of Margaret. May the sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Seward William Feb. 15, 1913 38 yrs. Erected by Bridget Seward in memory of her beloved husband.
Seward William T. Dec. 4, 1938 68 yrs. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Soward John Nov. 7, 1860 26 yrs.

 

Below are the names of those interred but without identity markers at this cemetery. The list is not necessarily complete.

Name Given Birth Death / Interred Age Notes
Newton Henry Thomas July 10, 1902 1 yr likely son of Edwin/Mary Newton, Deer Hbr
Newton John December 26, 1902 17 yrs  son of Thomas/Ellen Newton or John and Anne Newton Deer Hbr
Seward Cecilia January 10, 1903 24 yrs
Martin Mary May 8, 1903 48 yrs likely linked to Stephen Martin family, Little H.Ease
George Joseph August 8, 1906 17 yrs
Seward Lavenia December 18, 1907 55 yrs nee Lavenia Pitcher; married Patrick Seward
Seward Josephine Catherine June 16, 1913 1 yr
Flynn James July 11, 1913 5 yrs son of Wm. Thomas and Margaret Flynn
Flynn William John July 16, 1913 12 yrs son of William Thomas and Margaret Flynn
Shaw Agnes July 16, 1913 32 yrs nee Agnes Walsh; 1st wife George Shaw c.1880-
Balsom Elizabeth April 6, 1914 71 yrs nee Elizabeth Shaw; wife of  John Balsom
Flynn William August 12, 1926 75 yrs Husband of Margaret (Maggie) Seward
Seward Harriet November 7, 1926 75 yrs nee Smith of Chance Cove, wife of Peter (1844-1922)
Seward William John June 25, 1929 15 yrs son of Edward (Ned) Joseph and Mary Clara
Seward Daniel Thomas September 17, 1929 10 mos son of Edward (Ned) Joseph and  Mary Clara
Seward Alphonsus February 24, 1930 15 yrs son of Patrick and Eliz. Anastasia
Seward Mary Ann May 12, 1931 74 yrs* * record indicates (in error?) interred at Catalina

wife of James Seward; nee Mary Ann Meehan

Seaward Mrs. Edward December 15, 1933 43 yrs Mary Clara Newton, wife of Edward Joseph Seaward
Seaward Mrs. Patrick March 28, 1934 38 yrs Elizabeth Anastasia, wife of Patrick Seaward
Leonard Peter October 9, 1935 72 yrs Likely of British Harbour
Seaward Patrick September 11, 1935 84 yrs son of Robert (sr) 1806-1860
Seward Henry January 25, 1940 65 yrs son of Robert (1846-1924)
Seward Patrick February 3, 1940 68 yrs son of Robert (1846-1924).
Newton Peter 1870-c.1945 son of Fred/Sarah Newton Deer Harbour; 2nd wife Sarah (Spurrell) Avery widow of Newman Avery Southport

 

Transcribed by Elaine Spurrell, September 2014

Updated by Leslie Dean, April 2015
 
These transcriptions may contain human errors. As always, confirm these as you would any other source material.