January 11, 1944
Miss Jean Vivian of Hillview, Trinity Bay, left on Sunday’s express to spend a month’s holiday with her father, Mr. John Vivian.
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February 5, 1944
OBITUARY
Written on the Roll of Honour is the name of Elijah Cyril Butt, R.B.S.D. Royal Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Butt of St. Jones Within, Trinity Bay, who paid the supreme sacrifice at the age of 27 years. Cyril was a rugged and cheerful character who had a friendly outlook upon life.
At the outbreak of war he quickly responded to his country’s call and went overseas with the Fifth Naval Draft, following but a few hours in barracks he was placed on patrol duty and during the miraculous evacuation of Dunkirk made a record of fifty-four trips from that tragic scene of battle, later he himself was a survivor when the ship on which he was serving was sunk by enemy action.
After spending some time in hospital and recovering from injuries he was placed on convoy service to Russia. In October 1942 his path of duty led to the U.S.A., from whence he hoped to get leave home but that was not to be, for he was shipped to the African coast where he served until November 5th, 1943, when the sad news of his death was received.
Left to mourn this brave lad are father, mother, three brothers, and three sisters, to all of whom deepest sympathy is extended.
God knows the way, He holds the key.
He guides us with unerring hand. Some time with tearless eyes we’ll see.
Yes, there, up there we’ll understand.
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July 15, 1944
FOR SALE
2 ½ acres of land situated at Cooper’s Point, Hillview, T.B.; apply Stan Condon, Majestic Building, Duckworth Street, ‘phone 2813.
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September 23, 1944
Trout River__________________________
October 12, 1944
OBITUARY
RICHARD LODER
There passed peacefully to his eternal reward, a well known friend in the person of Richard Loder on August 24th.
Deceased was born at “Hillview” and was in his 68th year. He had been failing in health for the past year, sometimes having to keep to his bed, but prior to his death, he was able to be around and do light work. His occupation as mail-courier had endeared him to all with whom he came in contact, and it was on one of these occasions that he met his death. Coming from the station with the mail his horse took fright and throwing him from the wagon, and in less than an hour he passed away.
He took an active part in all church and school matters, a constant attender at church, and we quote: “He will be missed, for his seat will be vacant. A loving husband and father and a good neighbour. Few, if any, were denied a favour if asked of him.”
Very great sympathy is felt for the dear wife and mother in her lonely hours, and we would commend her and her children to Him, who has promised to be “A father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow.”
The late Mr. Loder was married twice, and from his first issue, five children survive him, and from the second, six, besides three sisters, Mrs. John Adey, Adeytown, Mrs. W.J. Loder, St. John’s, Mrs. Wm. Newhook, Dildo, who also mourn his sad passing. Relatives and friends and the community as a whole, feel the loss of one so devoted and loyal.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. G. Warren on Aug. 27, taking his text from Ezekial Chapter 22, part of verse 30. He preached a very appropriate sermon making mention of the lines of that well-known hymn deceased was heard to repeat only a few minutes before God called him, “My God is reconciled, His pardoning voice I hear.”
The church was filled to capacity and the casket was covered with wreaths and flowers, showing the respect in which he was held, and so the cortege wended its way to the little cemetery on the hill, and as we commit all that is mortal of our beloved brother to Mother Earth, we would repeat the words,
“Oh Death where is thy sting,
Where grave thy victory.
On the resurrection morning,
All the graves their dead restore,
Father, sister, child and mother.
Meet once more.”
W.J.F.
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December 16, 1944
MARRIED
ADEY-DRODGE – On Tuesday, December 12th, by Rev. W.R. Butler, at the United Church Adeytown, Trinity Bay, Dorothy Louisa, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Wesley, to Cyril, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Drodge, of Little Heart’s Ease.
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December 16, 1944
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The engagement is announced between Marcella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dodge, of Little Heart’s Ease, to Seaman Chesley Tucker, Royal Navy, son of Bessie and the late Abram John Tucker of St. Jones Within. Wedding announcement later.
The engagement is announced between Audrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank White of Bishop’s Falls, to Silas, son of Fanny and the late James Avery of Southport. Wedding announcement later.
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Transcribed by Maria Drover and Brandon Seward. Page created September 2021. Updated August 2023
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