Obituaries – 2019

BALSOM, Mildred (nee Soper) – Passed peacefully away at her home in Clarenville on Saturday, September 14, 2019 Mildred Balsom of Clarenville, aged 77 years. Predeceased by her husband Roy Chesley; her parents Elijah and Annie Soper; son in law Nelson Holloway; daughter in law Anita Thorne. Left with fond and loving memories her children Valerie, Ronnie (Jeanette), Randy, Roger, Brenda (Paul); grandchildren Melissa, Melinda, Tyler, Keith, Josh, Colin, Lee, Alysha, Denzel; great grandchildren Natalie, Claire, Noah, Luke, Riley, Sarah, Leah; sisters Margaret (Ron), Woodrow (Stan); brothers Sam (Joyce), Ingham (Lucy), Ross (Gloria), Raymond (Doris), Stan (Patsy), Bill; sister in law Lossie Kalina; her homecare worker Caroline Baker and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Sunday, September 15 at 2- 4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Fewer’s Memorial Chapel, Clarenville with cremation to follow.

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BAMBURY, Eldred Rose – May 15, 1933 – April 4, 2019 – Passed away peacefully at the Health Science Centre on April 4, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He was 85 years of age. Predeceased by wife Roberta (Fleming), brothers Rush and Ben, and sister Margaret. He leaves his life partner Rosetta May Whalen with many warm memories of their 15 wonderful ‘twilight’ years together. The Whalen family – Harold Jr (Alma), Tom (Cathy), Dennis (Annette Tucker) and Daphne (Tom Osborne), family friend Rick Clarke, and grandchildren Debbie, Deana, Cody, Cassidy, Daniel, Spencer and Casey are immensely grateful for his devotion to our mother and grandmother. He will also be missed by his Wakefield, QC family – Debbie, Pat, Ryan, Victoria, Paige, Shannon, Brandy, Owen and Tianna. Born on May 15, 1933 in Pool’s Cove, Eldred lived a rich and interesting life in Ontario and Quebec, while working as an auditor for CP Rail, and in Africa for AMRF, CIDA, and Doctors Without Borders. He returned to NL in 2004 and, with Rose, spent time between their hometown Pool’s Cove and Caplin Cove. Eldred was an avid reader, golfer, sports fisherman, gardener, and loved to play cards and scrabble. He thoroughly enjoyed a good meal and a glass of wine with family and friends. At his request, cremation has taken place. Family will receive guests at the Wesley United Church, Caplin Cove on Saturday April 6, 6:00-9:00pm. Funeral service Sunday, April 7 2:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Wesley United Church Caplin Cove c/o PO Box 2501 Hillview, A0E 2A0. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home website)

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BENSON, Violet Marguerite (nee Churchill) – Violet Benson passed peacefully away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Predeceased by her husband William Thomas Benson; parents Uriah and Annie Churchill; brothers Kenneth, Arthur, Douglas and Malcolm; sister Ethel. Left with fond and loving memories her children Austin (Evelyn), Lorne (Diane), Inez Durant (Russ), Eldon (Cynthia) and Calvin; her grandchildren Natalie Benson Goodyear (Dion), Stephanie Freire (Humberto), Pamela Balsom (Mark), Paula Drover (Rocky), Paul Benson (Mila), Kimberley Kieley (Roddie), Peter Durant (Pilar Iglesias), Jill Tucker (Sheldon), Nancy Harkness (Stuart), Foster and Jordan Benson; great grandchildren Tom Goodyear, Ana and Charlotte Freire, Alexandria, Ashley and Avery Balsom, Chase Drover, Keegan and Khloe Benson, Benson and Olivia Kieley, Lola and Zara Durant, Emma and Evan Tucker, Braden and Jacob Harkness; sisters-in-law Leila and Meta Churchill, as well as a large number of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Monday, January 14 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 15 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and at the Anglican Church, Hillview on Wednesday, January 16 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Hillview with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Hillview. Donations in Violets Memory can be made to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Hillview. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home website)

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BROWN, Denise (Marilyn) (nee Critch) – March 09, 1960 – January 24, 2019 – Passed away on January 24, 2019 Denise Brown age 58, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by parents Ben and Juanita Critch, brothers Graham and Ricky; Parents-in-law Chesley and Ida Brown, Brother-in-law LLoyd Brown, Sister-in-law Lillian Williams, Nephew Rodney Greening. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her devoted husband and best friend Edgar, Son Jody, Daughter-in-law Corri, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brothers Wade (Theresa), Barry (Bonita); Sisters Sylvia (Winston Brown), Madonna (Randy Gosse), Thelma (Scott Ivany), Lucy (Scott Hunsley), Wanda (Paul Njolstad); Brothers and sisters-in-law: George (Dallas), Jim (Selina), Ralph (Christine), Albert, Blanche (Silas Rodgers), Joyce (Ray Greening), Nellie (Paul Savage), and Mona Brown; Many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and other extended family, as well as a very wide circle of friends in both Newfoundland and Ontario. Cremation took place. Interment took place on Saturday, January 26, 2019, 12 Noon, Anglican Cemetery, Hillview. A celebration of Denise’s life, for family and friends, took place at 3 pm Saturday, January 26th at the New Horizons Random 50+ Club, Main Rd, Hillview.Flowers gratefully accepted. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Special thank you to all those who cared and supported Denise along this journey; particularly, the doctors and nurses in Ajax and Oshawa, Ontario, doctors, nurses and staff at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Pallative Care Unit Clarenville. (Reprinted from Vardy’s Funeral Home website)

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BUTT, Mildred (nee Norris) – March 15, 1922 – May 06, 2019 – Passed peacefully away at the Dr.G.B.Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on May 6, 2019, Mildred Butt, age 97, from Queen’s Cove. Predeceased by parents, William and Harriett Norris; husband, William George; daughter, Joan (Ern Avery);  granddaughter, Joy; brother, Tom (Flora) and other extended family. Leaving to mourn are her son, Lloyd; grandchildren, Dean, Lee, Dwayne (Daphne), Dawn (Shawn) and Susan; great grandchildren, Lacey, Kassidy, Reanna, Aiden and Nolan as well as many other relatives and friends.Rested at the Emmanuel United Church, North West Brook.Funeral service, officiated by Rev. Gneid Lackey, took place on Friday, May 10, 2019, at 2 pm with interment following at the United Church Cemetery in Queen’s Cove. (Reprinted from Vardy’s Funeral Home website)

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DODGE, Cyril – Sailed peacefully into his final sunset at home on December 24, 2019, with his wife and his daughter by his side, Cyril Dodge, in his 82nd year. Cyril was born in 1937 in Little Heart’s Ease and moved to St. John’s with his family at a young age. He started going to sea as a teenager, first on a schooner to Labrador, and later he completed marine engineering and electrical courses at the old Fisheries College and worked on various ships sailing all over the world. He retired at age 70 from the tugboats at the refinery in Come-By-Chance. Cyril also enjoyed fishing, camping, reading and doing the daily crossword puzzle in the Evening Telegram. He was a devoted husband to his wife and a doting father to his daughter, but the apple of his eye was his grandson, “pappy’s little cowboy”. He was also an animal lover of his many pets as well as many wild animals including crows, foxes, squirrels, etc. Cyril is predeceased by his parents, infant daughter Sandi Leigh, and brothers Bill Dodge, Lloyd Smith and Reg Smith. Leaving to mourn his wife Evelyn, daughter Dawn, son-in-law Paul Williams, special grandson Spencer and furry companion Paisley; siblings John Martin (Linda), Selina Kelly (Bill), Harold Martin (Barbara), Nita Croft, Todd Martin (Nancy), Faye Dalley (Nev), Eugene Smith (Florence), Danny Smith, Judy Barnes (Bob), and Craig Smith (Tammy); cousin and buddy Ern Dodge (Mary); in-laws Peggy Dodge, Alma Smith, Ann Peddle, Jack Peddle (Irene), Lillian Peddle, Annie Newberry (Randy), Cecil Jacobs, Myrtice Spurrell (Herb), Bruce Peddle (Cathie) and Kevin Peddle (Dot); as well as many other cousins, nieces, nephews, coworkers, friends and coffee buddies from the Village Mall. Many thanks to follow but a special thank you to Dr. Roger Butler of the Home Dementia Care Program, homecare workers Cheryl, Phillip and Michelle and special friends Patricia Heath and Tim Summers. Visitation to take place at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 12noon-9pm. Funeral Service to take place from Barrett’s Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow at Barrett’s Reception Centre. As expressions of sympathy, donations in Cyril’s memory may be made to the NL Alzheimers Society, Team Broken Earth, or Heavenly Creatures. To view the online memorial guest book or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.barretts.ca.

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DRODGE, Evangeline – Passed peacefully away at the St. Claries Mercy Hospital, St. John’s on Thursday, April 4, 2019 Vange (Evangeline) Drodge of St. John’s, formally from Little Hearts Ease age 67 years. Predeceased by her parents Everett and Selina Drodge and her grandson Anthony Smith. Left with fond and loving memories her children Jill Lambert, Fabian Lambert (Michelle), Julia Pinney (Mike), and Charles Drodge (Tanya) Grandchildren Garrett, Thomas, Alex, Lola, Oliver, Hannah, Malcolm, Hope Siblings Faye (Patti), Rick (Robert), Graham (Valerie), Peter (Rick), Kate (Earl), Eloise (Jamie), Louise (Bobbi) and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 6^th, 2019 at 10 a.m. Funeral will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7^th,2019 at the Salvation Army Citadel Little Hearts Ease. With interment at Salvation Army Cemetery, Little Hearts Ease. In her memory flowers accepted or a donation may be made to the S.P.C.A. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home)

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GOOBIE, Mary Emelina “Lena” (nee Martin) – Passed peacefully away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, November 18, 2019, Lena Goobie of Queens Cove, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her parents: Frederick and Dorothy Martin; sister Bernice and brother Nathan. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Arthur of 62 years; children: Roxann Harbin (Derek), Paula Evans (Mike) and Arthur Jr.; grandchildren Andrew (Jennifer) Harbin, Heidi (Tommy) Tuttle, Heather (Trevor) Harbin; Sarah (Andy) Hammond, Samantha (Dayton) Buelow and Stephen (Brianna) Evans; great-grandchildren Allie Harbin, Scarlett Buelow, Benjamin Hammond, Bentley Buelow and Willow Evans; siblings Russell Martin (Kathleen), Leonie (Maxwell Avery), Harry Martin (Kay), Alfred Martin (Cassie), Ted Martin (Barbara), Alec Martin (Shelley), Neville Martin (Utta) and Cluney Martin (Dana); and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Zion Pentecostal Church, North West Brook. Funeral service took place at Zion Pentecostal Church, North West Brook on Friday, November 22, 2019 with interment at the United Cemetery, Queens Cove.

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GREEN, Lydia May (nee Seward) – February 22, 1927 – April 14, 2019 – We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Lydia May Green (nee Seward), age 92, from Hickman’s Harbour, formerly from Gooseberry Cove, at the Dr.G.B.Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on April 14, 2019. Predeceased by her parents, William Thomas and Clementine Seward; husband, Bartlett, son, William Clifford; grandson, Glen White; granddaughter, Amanda Penney; sisters, Jane, Blanche, Elsie; and brothers, Simeon, Eric, Edmund and Hayward. Lydia leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children, Blanche (Bill), Cordell, Patricia (Dave), Elsie (Wayne), Clemmie (Don), Daphne (Stewart), Beverly (Pearce), Norma (Don), Bradley (Tracey); 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Vardy’s Funeral Home, Hickman’s Harbour, Random Island.  A ” Going Home” service will take place from the Bethel Pentecostal Church, Hickman’s Harbour on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2 pm with interment to follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Random Island.As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Pentecostal Church, Hickman’s Harbour. (Reprinted from Vardy’s Funeral Home website)

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HOLLOWAY, Isabell (nee Drodge) – Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista on Friday, January 11, 2019, Isabell Holloway of Lethbridge, age 71 years. Predeceased by parents Jessie Ann and William Drodge; brothers Willie John and Jack. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Stephen of 51 years; son Tony (Wanda); sisters Mildred Hiscock, Matilda Green and Lydia Drodge (Bert Harris); brothers George (Annie) and Calvin (Jane); sister-in-law Martha Drodge; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Lethbridge on Saturday, January 12 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, January 13 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Salvation Army Citadel, Musgravetown with interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Lethbridge . (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home website)

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HOWSE, Nelson McKinley – WWII veteran of Queens Cove passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2019, (Remembrance Day) at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital at the age of 99 surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Delilah, grandson Mitchell, son-in-law Clifford, parents Charles and Medium, and brothers Gordon, Albert and Eleazor. Leaving to mourn with many special and lifelong memories are his daughter Marilyn, granddaughters Melissa, Stephanie (Chris), and Carol (Nick), great-granddaughters Chelsea and Tayla, sisters Millicent and Joyce, and loving homecare worker Tina. Respecting Nelson’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will not be a service, but donations can be made to The Wish Foundation in memory of his grandson Mitchell. A private family burial, officiated by Rev. Gneid Lackey, took place on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from the United Church Cemetery, Queen’s Cove.

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JACOBS, Annie (nee Drodge) – Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Sunday, October 6, 2019, Annie Jacobs of Clarenville, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Wilson; son Eldon; brothers Guy (Eileen) Drodge, Joseph (Jemima) Drodge; sisters Jane (Fred) Peddle, Elsie (George) Piercey; brothers in law Chesley Smith and Wesley Strowbridge. Left with fond and loving memories are her children Cyril (Jean), Chesley (Kathy), Pearl (Eric), Mary (Gregory), Bruce (Miriam); daughter in law Linda; 11 grandchildren Chad, Raechelle (Chris), Dion (Chelsea), Dennis, Julie, Christa, Megan, Brendon, Cory, Mitchell, Jeffery (Leah); one great grandson Weston; sisters Viola, Flora and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 from 7 – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Calvary Pentecostal Church, Clarenville with interment to follow at the Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery. In her memory donations may be made to the Calvary Pentecostal Church Children’s Project, Clarenville.

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KING, Donna Jean (September 9, 1955-April 22, 2019) – Passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, April 22, 2019, Donna Jean King of St. Jones Within, aged 63 years. Predeceased by her father Ernest; sister Stella; niece Ashleigh and grandson Donovan. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Wade of 44 years; children Crystal and Eldon (Kayla); grandchildren Emma, Aiden, Cameron and Logan; her mother Muriel; sisters Ruby (Cecil), Rosalind (Chesley), Greta (Melvin), Marjorie (Malcolm) and Della (Bill); brother Ernest (Melody); her best friend Laura; many nieces and nephews; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Faith United Church, St. Jones Within on Thursday, April 25 from 2 – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Faith United Church, St. Jones Within, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral home website)

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LAMBERT, Ian (April 1, 1973-February 16, 2019) – It is with profound regret that we announce the passing of Ian Trevor Lambert of Aylmer, Québec, on February 16, 2019. A fiercely proud Newfoundlander, Ian was born and raised in beautiful Southport on the southern side of the entrance to Trinity Bay’s Southwest Arm.  During his youth, as a member of Cadets Canada, he cultived a life-long knack for leadership and problem-solving, and a deep love of nature. Later, as a Cadet Leader himself, he left an indelible mark on so many young lives. Late in his teens, he left his beloved province for Québec. There he completed his university studies and cultivated his love for the French language and culture.  After living in Québec City, Montréal and Trois-Rivières, Ian moved to Ottawa to work at Cadets Canada headquarters. Some years later, his career brought him into the fold of the Federal Public Service where his many qualities, especially those having to do with patiently providing heart-felt mentorship, touched countless colleagues. Recently, Ian was described in this manner: highly intelligent, voracious reader, loves to walk, endlessly curious, warm, kind, politically astute, keenly aware of social and world issues and wanting to change the world. A problem solver. A trailblazer for social justice before that term even existed.  Fun with a great sense of humour. Coffee drinker. A nature lover. Very social. Enjoys music.  A lover of trees, water, plants and all animals. Full of awe and wonder. A son. A brother. An uncle. A friend. A highly-respected and dedicated public servant.  Ian leaves behind his loving parents Gordon and Ivy Lambert, his sister Margaret Baker (Greg), his brother Conrad Lambert (Roxanne), his niece Rhiannon, his nephews Mattheson, Noah and Gavin, his companion Paul Boult, and countless other family members, friends and colleagues. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Ian’s life, on Sunday April 28, 2019 between 1 to 5 p.m. at the Borden and Fleming Suites of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ian to the Ottawa Humane Society  www.ottawahumane.ca or the charity of your choice will be appreciated.

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LAMBERT, Olga “Blanche” – Passed Away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family after living with Breast Cancer for the past two years. Blanche was born October 12, 1959 in Come By Chance, Newfoundland. Devoted life partner to Eugene Somerton. Loving Mother to Aaron Burton and Myles Burton. Grandmother to Lennon Burton, Everley Harvey Burton and William Harvey Burton. Sister to Doris, Phyllis Velma, Don, Lin, Hubert and Harvey. Predeceased by her parents Annie Maude and Harold Lambert, brothers Bill, Sandy, Jim and Harrison and sister Annie Merina. Blanche will be dearly missed by many extended family and friends. Blanche was a caring person and appreciated a good practical joke. She was selfless and loved her country music, specifically Allan Jackson and adored dolphins. Blanche loved staying in touch with all of her family and friends from home and away over a phone call while having her glass of Pepsi. She always put others before herself with the want to see them succeed and do the very best that they could, she brought out the best in everyone. Blanche’s love, personality, phone calls and jiggs dinner will be missed by all. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Newfoundland Club of Cambridge on Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 pm. Donations made to the family at the Celebration of Life and the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (Reprinted from Dignity Memorial website)

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MARSH, Brenda (nee Babstock) – Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Friday, August 30, 2019 Brenda Marsh of Little Heart’s Ease, aged 68 years. Predeceased by her parents Lewis and Deborah Babstock; parents in law Hubert and Audrey Marsh; brother George. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Ernest of 49 years; children Rocky (Sherry), Clint (Sharon), Kandi (Jason), Sabrina (Mike); grandchildren Aaron, Aiden, Andrew, Jada, Kyle, Jordan, Jayden, Kendra, Katie; brother Malcolm; sisters Ruby (Avalon), Susan (Keith) and a large circle of family and friends. At her request, cremation will take place and a Private Family Celebration of Life at a later date.

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MARSH, Graham – (September 26, 1960 – April 22, 2019) Passed away suddenly at his residence in Clarenville on Monday, April 22, 2019, Graham Marsh, formerly of Hillview, aged 58 years. Predeceased by his parents Avalon and Ivy Marsh; wife Kim and sister Grace. Left with fond and loving memories his step-children Cyrstal Ann and Christopher; five step grandchildren; parents-in-law Betty and Melvin Simmonds; sisters Delphine (Andy), Mondella (James) and Violet (Pete); brothers Woodrow (Barbara), Stewart, Eric (Glenys) and Robert (Bonnie); many nieces and nephews; special friend Megan Warren; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Wednesday, April 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, April 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Fewer’s Memorial Chapel, Clarenville with cremation to follow. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral home website)

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MARTIN, Weldon – September 21, 1936 – September 15, 2019 Weldon Martin of Caplin Cove, Trinity Bay passed peacefully away at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 82. Leaving to mourn his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; 3 children: Deborah (Keith), Tim (Bev), Cory (Jodi). Grandchildren: Kelli, Kristin, Ryan (Samantha), Stacey, Zachary, and Kennedy. Great-grandchildren: Jayde, Hannah and Fitz. Countless extended family and friends from Newfoundland, Alberta and points between. A Celebration of life will be held @ 2 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 at Parkland Funeral Home in Stony Plain, Alberta. In lieu of flowers and in honor of his wife and sister-in-law, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s society of Canada.

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MCNIVEN, Emma Margaret (nee VEY) – It is with very heavy heart’s, our family announces the passing of our much loved and cherished mother and grandmother Marg McNiven who passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 28, 2019, at the age of 91. Predeceased by her beloved husband Alex in 2016. Mom was adored and will be sadly missed by her 7 children Glenn (Shelley), Carolyn Shymko (Bunny), Ginny Taylor (Len), Ken (Wendy), Keith, Sheila Cooke and Chris (Tammy). Forever loved by her legacy of 70 plus grandchildren. Mom was the matriarch to 11 other siblings and will be lovingly remembered by all their families. To celebrate this “Wonderful” woman’s life, friends and family will be welcomed, by Marg’s legacy of five generations at the “Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home & Chapel, 96 West Street on Wednesday September 4th 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. A Celebration of her life will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the SPCA would be appreciated. On line condolences may be offered at www.thorpebrothersfh.com. (519) 759-2211 YOU ARE FOREVER LOVED MOM

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NORRIS, Marjorie (nee Brown) – Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Saturday, January 26, 2019, Marjorie Norris of Little Hearts Ease, aged 68 years.  Predeceased by her parents Samuel & Lydia Brown; brother Stan; sister Sue Brinston; father in law Ernest Norris.  Left with fond and loving memories are her husband Seymour of 48 years; children Edward, Philip (Pam); five grandchildren Emily, Riley, Annabelle, Sarah, Joshua; sisters Blanche, Diane, Daphne (Bruce), Verlie; brothers Clarence (Thelma), Abe (Bessie), Harve; mother in law Edith and a large circle of family and friends.  Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease.  Visitation will be starting on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM from the Salvation Army Church, Little Hearts Ease.  In her memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral home website)

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REYNOLDS, Ida Marguerite [nee Stoyles] – April 23, 1925-February 11, 2019 – Our beloved Marguerite passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 and went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was born April 23, 1925 to Annie Blanche (Vey) Stoyles and James Thomas Stoyles in the tiny community of Northern Bight, Newfoundland, Canada which consisted of the train station in which her family lived upstairs and 3 other single-family homes. She and her 5 siblings, Lester, Leona, Alfred, Ruth and Ray attended school 5 miles away in Hillview. After graduating at the age of 16, she immediately worked to receive her teaching certificate and taught K-11 in a 1-room school. Because opportunity and money were scarce, she and her sister Leona bravely left the familiar and their loved ones behind and traveled to Montreal in 1942 to work at the Fairchild Aircraft Company during World War 2. After the war, they returned to Newfoundland, where Marguerite began working as a nurse. Because of its strategic location, there was a large American military presence in Newfoundland, one of them being Mack Newman from Tennessee who she married in 1946. After they married, Mack left the Army and worked for the US Government in Defense Communications. Except for a brief stint in Tennessee, they stayed in Newfoundland for the next 15 years, where children Carol, Dennis and Keith were born. In 1961, Mack was reassigned briefly to Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA, then to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs where daughter Lisa was born. Mack’s adventurous federal service career took the family to Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany and to Scott AFB in O’Fallon, IL, but they always returned to Stratmoor Hills in Colorado Springs, where Mack eventually retired in 1978. Marguerite returned to school in her fifties, received a nursing degree from PPCC and worked at Pikes Peak Manor for a few years. Son Keith died in 1983, leaving behind his wife Sang and their 2 children, Annie and Daniel; Annie passed away in 2012. Daughter Carol died in 1987, leaving behind husband Ron Smyth and children Jamie and Lesley. Husband Mack died in 1988 and son Dennis died in 1990, leaving behind his wife Carol and children Joshua, Jesse, Melissa, Tracey, Jenny, Amy, Jake, Zack and Eric. She married a Newfoundlander from her childhood, Melvin Reynolds, in 1989, splitting their time between CO, AZ and Newfoundland until his passing in 2004. Despite such tremendous loss and heartbreak, Marguerite remained steadfast in her faith and in her service to others, volunteering selflessly at her church, Care and Share and wherever else she was needed. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Taylor and husband Eric of Woodland Park, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces, all who loved and will miss her dearly. We are honored to carry forth her legacy of love and service. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 16th at 2 p.m. at Stratmoor Hills UMC, 1705 Cheyenne Meadows Rd, COS, CO 80906. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Stratmoor Hills UMC, or the charity of your choice.

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SEAWARD, Nellie (nee Eveleigh) – Passed away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Newfoundland, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the age of 103 years. Nellie Seaward (nee Eveleigh), beloved wife of the late Clarence Seaward for over 60 years. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by nephew, Glenn (Cassie) Eveleigh, niece, Betty Woolfrey; great-niece Dianne Eveleigh; special cousin Larry Barker, brother in law Lloyd Seaward and the Seaward family; also missed by her friend, Brian Barker.   She was predeceased by her parents, Solomon and Malvina Eveleigh; brothers and sister in law, MacPherson (Hazel), and Elmo, nephew-in-law, Donald Woolfrey. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Forrest and Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton.   Arrangements in care of Families Funeral Home, Lewisporte and Forrest and Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton. Memorial Donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 250 Dundas Street West, Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2Z5 would be appreciated by the family.  On line condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com

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SEWARD, Adrian – We regret to announce the sudden passing of our dearest Adrian Seward on May 21th, 2019 at the age of 23. Adrian lived his life to the fullest, with passion and lit up the room when he walked in.
He is survived by his father, Glenn (Carole Matthews), his mother Lori-Ann and his siblings; Caleb, Sydney and Phillippe. He is also survived by his grandparents Suzanne Papineau (Bernie Langlois); Edwin and Marguerite Seward; uncle Terry (Lyse-Anne), Éric, Sébastien, Maxime and Isabelle Papineau; aunt Tricia Papineau (Derrick Chmilewski), Zachary and Hazel; aunt Natasha (Joey Stacey), Logan, Avery and Isabella. He was pre-deceased by his grandfather Etienne Papineau. He will be deeply missed by all of them as well as by his friends and the lives of those he touched. Guests will be received at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home at 30 Worseley St. in Barrie ON on Sunday May 26th 2019 from 3 to 5 pm. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at the same address on Monday May 27th at 11 am. A reception will follow in the lower lounge. In lieu of flowers, donations in Adrian’s memory can be made to the United Way Simcoe Muskoka…

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SMITH, Florence Aneta (nee Vey) – Passed away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Sunday March 3, 2019. Florence Aneta Smith of St. Johns and Long Beach, Trinity Bay. Leaving to mourn their beloved mother are daughters: Barbara Warren (Biff), Diana Smith, Cindy Strain (Ken); also, precious granddaughters: Simone and Charlotte Warren, Emily and Jamie Strain; brother: Hedley Vey (Barbara); sister: Loretta (Gosse); sisters-in-law: Maud Anderson, Caroline Balsom, Lenora Currie (Cyril); brothers-in-law: Eric Smith (Ethel), Clyde Smith (Renate), Bramwell Smith (Elsie); special friend and companion, Heman Whalen and his family. Special thanks to Jim and Selina Brown for their years of kindness and care, her close friends and neighbours as well as her Cowan Heights Church Family. Cremation has taken place with celebration of life to be announced at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cowan Heights United Church. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca (Reprinted from Barrett’s Funeral Home website)

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SMITH, Lydia Viola (nee Drodge) – April 02, 1928 – November 23, 2019 -Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes, Gander, Lydia Viola Smith age 91, from Clarenville. Predeceased by her husband Chesley,  brothers Guy (Eileen) Drodge, Joseph  (Jemima) Drodge, sisters Jane (Fred) Peddle, Elsie (George) Piercey, Annie (Wilson) Jacobs, son in law Gordon Vaters.  Left with fond & loving memories are her children Simeon (Rhoda), Dorothy.  Four grandchildren Andy (Pam), Jody (Glenda), Gordie (Jessica), Nicole (Jordan). Seven great grandchildren, Christian (Tara), Holly,  Amanda,  Loghan, Brady,  Claire,  Charlotte and one great great grandchild Kristie, sister Flora and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at the Pentecostal Church Clarenville. Visitation will be held on

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SMITH, Marjorie Pearl (nee Peddle) – It saddens our hearts to announce the passing of Marjorie Pearl Smith, age 97, from Hodge’s Cove, at the Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavillion, Carbonear, on December 16, 2019. Predeceased by parents, Caleb and Aggie Peddle; spouse, Stephen; sisters, Jane, Clara, Alice (George); daughter-in-law, Irmgard Smith and son-in-law, Alex Benson. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are her children, Don (Yvonne), Eric (Lucy), Wilson (Bev), Pearl (Hayward), Andrew (Sheila), Alice (George), Wendy and Roy; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and other family and friends. Rested at St. Mary’s Anglican church, Hodge’s Cove. Donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral service , officiated by Rev. Khaliah Kinkead Dawkins, assisted by Rev. Myrna Vey , took place on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2 pm with interment following.

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SMITH, Marilyn Dorothy (nee Spurrell) – It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Marilyn Smith announce her passing on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre Stephenville Crossing, NL at the age of 82 years. Her memory will live on with those she loved and cherished especially her children: Larry (Betty), Carol (Donnie Hutchings), Heather (Bob) Archer, Susan (Brian) Joy; grandchildren: Geoffrey & Lacey Smith, Alexa & Ryan Archer, Sarah & Megan Joy; great-granddaughter Sophia Smith; step-grandchildren Brittany & Cody Hutchings; brother Allison (Maude) Spurrell; sister Jean (Al) Reid; sisters-in-law: Janet Peyton & Mary Smith; brothers-in-law: Clayton (Marie) Smith & Joe (Ninie) Smith as well as other family and friends. She was pre-deceased by her husband Claude; brother Samuel Spurrell; sisters-in-law: Ivy (Nick) Welsh & Eliza (Graham) Cull; brothers-in-law: Jack Peyton, Ed Smith, Jack (Freda) Smith & Arthur (Violet) Smith. Visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 between the hours of 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place from St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Hillview Ave., Stephenville, NL on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Canon Kris Gosse officiating. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Stephenville Crossing, NL will take place following the service. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to St. Augustine’s ACW or the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre Therapeutic Recreation Department. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, NL. (Reprinted from Fillatre’s Funeral Home website)

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SPURRELL, Garfield – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and brother. Garfield Henry Spurrell, on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 83 years old. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his dear partner; Rosena, his children; Loretta (Everett), Wayne (Enid), Eugene (Sylvia), Bruce (Donna), Juanita (Jim), and Marlene (Joe), his 13 grandchildren; Renee (Jeff), Robert (Tammy), Sandy (Tryphena), Kimberly, Andy (Krystle), Kristy (Dwayne), Mark (Vanessa), Alison (Dale), Jimmy (Jennifer), Amy (Sheldon), Danny (Chelsea), Megan (Robert), Patrick (Deanna) and 18 great grandchildren; Kelsey, Emma, Dylan, Daykota, Joshua, Abigail, Olivia, Drake, Chloe, Joel, Alex, Hayden, Peyton, Paige, Andrew, Hailie, Lacey, Mya, Mollie, Ariel, Ava, and Skylar. Also left to mourn are his siblings; Mary, Alexander (Pauline), Bill (Shirley), Elsie (Doug), Lloyd (Sophie), and Ella. Garfield was predeceased by his wife; Marjorie nee Pittman, his parents; Florence and Herbert Spurrell, great grandson; Carter, brother and sisters-in-laws; Tim Picco, and Bernice Spurrell. The family will be receiving family and friends at St. Michaels & All Saints Anglican Church in Pollard’s Pt, NL, on Wednesday, September 11th 7-9 and Thursday, September 12th, 2019, from the hours of 10:00-12:00, where also the funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm, with Rev Ed King officiating, and keeping with Garfield wishes cremation will take place. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL. “Forever in our Hearts”

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SPURRELL, Mary Elizabeth (nee Stacey) – Passed away suddenly at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Mary Spurrell of Little Hearts Ease, age 89 years. Predeceased by her husband Titus; parents Albert and Lucy Stacey; son-in-law Wayne Fifield; brothers William, Wilfred (Audrey) and Charlie (Jessie); brother-in-law Garfield Thomas. Left with fond and loving memories are her children Marilyn (Maxwell), Geraldine, Lucy (Ingham), James (Glenys), Elvis (Sharon), Betty (Wilfred) and Derick (Diane); grandchildren Todd, Rowena, Rochelle, Jennifer, Dionne, Dana, Delilah, Jerome, Leticia, Melissa, Victoria and Matthew; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; step-grandchildren John, Sheri and Charlene; two step great grandchildren; one step great great grandchild; sisters Daphene Thomas; Lena Price (Corbet) and Anne (Ed Whalen); brothers Clifford (Evelyn) and Alfred (Audrey); sister-in-law Ethel Jacobs; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Little Hearts Ease on Thursday, July 25 from 2-9 p.m. and Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Salvation Army Citadel, Little Hearts Ease with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Little Hearts Ease. In her memory donations may be made to the Salvation Army Cemetery Fund, Little Hearts Ease or Daffodil Place, St. John’s. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home)

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STOYLES, Daisy (nee Bishop) – Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Saturday, June 29, 2019, Daisy Stoyles, aged 80 years. Predeceased by her husband Gordon; infant daughter Cheryl; sister Nellie Pike; brothers Allan Bishop, Robert French; son in law Glenn MacLean. Left with fond and loving memories are her children Wayne (Kelly) Craig (Herta) Denise (Craig); eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother Wilson (Margaret); sister in law Betty and a large circle of family and friends. As per Daisy’s request there will be no service and cremation has taken place. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home)

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STROWBRIDGE, Glenys (nee Spurrell) – Passed peacefully away at the Dr, G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Friday, July 12, 2019 Glenys Strowbridge of Queen’s Cove, aged 71 years. Predeceased by her son James, parents Cecil & Geneva Spurrell. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband Cyril of 52 years; sons Rick, Barry (Deidra); daughter in law Kay; two granddaughters Tamika, Tanesha; sisters Effie (Ernest), Betty (Dave); brothers Jack (Kim), Jeff (Charlotte), Terry (Val), Bernie (Brenda) and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM from Fewer’s Memorial Chapel, Clarenville. (Reprinted from Fewer’s Funeral Home)

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TUCKER, Geneva Caroline (nee Lambert) – We regret to announce the passing of Geneva Caroline Tucker, age 83, from St. Jone’s Within at the Dr.G.B.Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on August 13, 2019. Predeceased by her parents, Malcolm and Sarah Jane Lambert; husband, David; brothers, Wesley Lambert, Alex Lambert (Selena) and Nelson Lambert; son-in-law, Mike Shortall and brother-in-law, John Duffett.  Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories are her children, Blanche Spurrell (Hayward), Sharon Shortall, Stella Walsh (John) and Sheldon (Jill); grandchildren, Darren Spurrell (Joanne), Terry Spurrell (Chantal), Michael Shortall, Matthew Walsh, Emma Tucker, Evan Tucker; great grandchildren, Haylee Penney, Parker Spurrell, Tripp Spurrell, Luke Cutler, Jake Cutler; sister, Susie Blanche Duffett; sisters-in-law, Loretta Lambert and Velma Lambert as well as many other family and friends. Rested at Faith United Church, St. Jone’s Within. Funeral service , officiated by Wendy Lowden, took place on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2 pm with interment following. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. G.B.Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.

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VEY, Doris Mary (nee Smith) – November 18, 1943 – April 5, 2019 – Passed peacefully away at The Dr. L. A. Miller Centre on April 5, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Predeceased by her parents: Ralph & Patience Smith and her husband Howard Vey. Leaving to mourn her sons: Shawn (Tanya), and Ralph & her only grandchild Emma. Visitation will take place at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Long Beach, NL on Sunday, April 7 2:30 – 7:30 pm. Funeral service to take place at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Long Beach, NL on Monday, April 8 at 2:00 pm. No flowers at request of the family. (Reprinted from Barrett’s Funeral Home website)

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Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, 2019

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