CHURCHILL, Amelia Jane [nee Shaw] – Amelia Jane Churchill dies at Hodge’s Cove – Hodge’s Cove. Passed peacefully away at her home in Hodge’s Cove on Dec. 5 [1957] Amelia Jane Churchill in her 57th year. Leaving to mourn … her son Albert, daughter Melita, Mrs. Carman Davis … sisters … and … brothers.
The funeral services were conducted by Alexander Spurrell of Butter Cove … St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery.
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CURTIS, A. D. – The many friends of Archibald David Curtis were sorry to learn of his passing Dec. 2 [1957] at his home, Hodge’s Cove. The deceased was in his 31st year. He is survived by his wife Virtue (nee Smith), two sons, mother, father, one brother and two sisters. In the absence of the clergy the funeral services were conducted by the layman from Butter Cove, Alexander Spurrell, and interment was in the Anglican Cemetery at Hodge’s Cove. (Note: Archibald’s wife was incorrectly identified as Virtue. His wife was Gertrude.) (Reprinted from the Evening Telegram, December 18, 1957)
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Drodge, William – Brother W. Drodge, Little Heart’s Ease, Nfld. – Recently [February 9, 1951]Brother William Drodge, was taken Home to be with his Saviour. He had been a soldier of the corps for a number of years, serving his Lord faithfully, and was ready when the Summons came. A large crowd attend the funeral service on Sunday afternoon, which was conducted by the Corps Occicers, Major and Mrs. E. Batten A memorial service was held at night. (Reprinted from the Salvation Army War Cry, April 21, 1951)
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HIGGINS, John – DIES AT 83 – QUEEN’S COVE – The many friends of John Higgins were shocked to hear of his sudden passing which occurred on Dec 7 [1957] at Queen’s Cove. The late John Higgins was born at Hodge’s Cove 83 years ago, and for many years resided at Queen’s Cove. His remains were taken from the home of George Butt with whom he resided and conveyed by motor hearse to St. Mary’s Anglican Church at Hodge’s Cove. Funeral services were conducted by N. Spurrell and interment was at St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery. (Reprinted from the Evening Telegram, December 18, 1957)
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NORRIS, George – Passed peacefully away at his son’s residence, 2 Falkland Street, on August 5th, [1959] George Norris, aged 73 years. Left to mourn besides his wife, Jessie, three daughters, Lydia (Mrs. Newman Benson of Mt. Pearl), Janie (Mrs. George Anstey of St. John’s), and Minnie (Mrs. Fred Dodd of St. John’s); also two sons, William, at Clarenville, and Jonah at St. John’s; also 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral takes place on Friday, August 7th, at 2:30 p.m. from Carnell’s Funeral Home, 28 Cochrane Street, to Mount Pleasant Cemetery for interment. (Reprinted from Daily News, 1959-08-06
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PRICE, Jessie [nee Benson] – [Passed away July 13, 1958 at Adeytown] Home League Secretary, Mrs. Jessie Price, Little Heart’s Ease, Nfld. was untiring and faithful in her service until four months before her passing. She devoted herself to the home league and to young people’s work in the corps. She also nursed in the community and near-by settlements, carrying her ministry into the homes and lives of those who were in need of spiritual and material help, and she will be greatly missed. Though she suffered severely she remained in the will of God and had a clear and definite testimony to the end. Her husband predeceased her recently. In the absence of the corps officers, the funeral service was conducted by St. Captain and Mrs. J. Monk, assisted by 2nd Lieut. D. Jacobs. The members of the home league and the Orange Lodge participated in the committal service. In memorial service the following Sunday the songster brigade sang “The Pearly White City”, and a daughter of the bereaved found the Lord. (Reprinted from the Salvation Army War Cry, September 27, 1958)
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PRICE, Stephen – Brother Stephen Price, of Little Heart’s Ease, Nfld., answered the Heavenly Summons in his eighty-third year. He was a soldier for twenty-two years and shed an influence for good wherever he went. He was always ready to witness for his Lord and, when circumstances became distressing, showed a firm trust in God. The largely-attended funeral service was conducted by the Corps Officers, Major O. Peach and Sr. Captain L. Calloway, assisted by Rev. Mr. Williams and Rev. Mr. Carter. Sister L. Calloway soloed. As the departed comrade was a member of the Orange Lodge, a group of his associates participated in the committal service. On the following Sunday tribute was paid to the life and influence of Brother Price in a memorial service.
(Reprinted from Salvation Army, War Cry, July 19, 1958)
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EAWARD, Peter – Death came suddenly on St. Patrick’s day [1953] to one of Clarenville’s oldest residents in the person of Mr. Peter Seaward. Uncle Peter as he was more widely known had reached the grand old age of eighty – two and had been active right up to the time of his passing. It was only a short time before the end came he had been down to the beach looking over a boat he was building. Born in Gooseberry Cove Uncle Peter spent most of his life there and moved to Clarenville about ten years ago. Following the calling of his people before him he obtained his living from the sea, and after retiring from that he spent his latter years building boats for Uncle Peter wasn’t content with doing nothing. A man of Christian virtues he was a regular church goer and it was only a week before his passing he had attended his church and received his Communion. To his four sons and thirteen daughters as well as forty one grandchildren, and his wife the writer joins with the whole community in offering sincere condolence. (Reprinted from Daily News, 1953-04-01)Smith, Elizabeth Ann (nee Drodge) – Sister Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Smith, Little Heart’s Ease, Nfld., answered the Heavenly Summons in her eighty-second year after a lengthy illness. She was a home league member, and a faithful soldier, always ready to witness for her Lord. Though shut in for a number of years, she maintained her witness and cheerful trust in God. he funeral service was conducted by the Commanding Officer, Major O. Peach. Home league members sang “When the roll is called up yonder.” In the memorial service tributes to the life and influence of the departed comrade were paid. On the following Sunday night, a granddaughter found salvation and testified to the godly influence of her grandmother. (Reprinted from the Salvation Army War Cry, June 7, 1958)
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SPURRELL, Elizabeth (nee Martin) – Sister Mrs. Elizabeth Spurrell, Little Heart’s Ease, Nfld., was called to her Heavenly Reward at eighty-two years of age. She was converted at an early age and remained a faithful servant of God to the end. She was in good health until a week prior to her death and the last time she attended a meeting gave testimony to the grace of God in her life. She was also a home league member. The funeral service was conducted by the Corps Officers, Sr. Captains O. Peach and L. Calloway, assisted by Rev. E. Williams. The home league members attended in a body and sang. (Reprinted from the Salvation Army War Cry, May 2, 1959.)
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VARDY, Captain E. Vardy – Dies Suddenly – Captain Edmund Vardy, 64 of Trinity Bay died suddenly while aboard the schooner “Morning Star Second” en route to Heart’s Content.
The man was stricken suddenly and death was a result of heart disease. (Reprinted from Daily News, 1955-08-05)
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VEY, Charlotte Fanny [nee King] – Long Beach – There passed away at Long Beach January 20 [1959] Charlotte Fanny Vey in her 76th year. Aunt Fanny, as she was more widely known, was liked by all who came in contact with her and although she had been ailing with a heart condition and ill health for many years, her passing came as a shock to all the community. A kind and loving mother; she was the daughter of the late William A. and Susan King of New Bonaventure; educated at Trinity and Memorial College, St. John’s. She was organist in the church at Long Beach for many years and a member of the church of England Women’s Association for over forty years. A faithful church worker, she loved her church and served it well up to her passing. The late Mrs. Vey was postmistress at Long Beach for over forty years and a District nurse for over twenty years; she was always ready when the call came and often went through many hardships to get to her patients. Her husband predeceased her three years ago. She leaves to mourn, five sons: John, Alfred, Malcolm and Douglas (with whom she resided) at Long Beach, and Eric at Corner Brook, three daughters, Mamie, Mrs. Samuel Smith at St. John’s; Susie, Mrs. W.M. Parsons at Carbonear and Ethel, Mrs. Cyril Thomas, at Hodge’s Cove; one only sister, Mrs. A. King at Brooklyn, New York; one step-brother Walter Vivian, New Bonaventure; 30 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends.
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VEY, Lydia Sarah [nee Jacobs] – Passed peacefully away at her daughter’s residence 193 Craigmillar Avenue, at 12:30 a.m. September 8th [1952], Mrs. James Vey, at the age of 70, after a long illness. Left to mourn husband, seven (7) sons, six (6) daughters. Funeral at Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Wednesday, September 10th. (Reprinted from The Evening Telegram).
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Transcribed by Wanda Garrett and Lisa Garrett, Updated March 2022
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