Hi All; Sure is a beautiful picture perfect looking "Christmas Card" here on the "Avalon Peninsula" today. The Trees are loaded with snow all over, just barely any green tips of the branches showing, approx. 15 cm. of fresh snow fallen, but has now stopped snowing. With darkness falling around us, WOW!! what a magnificent sight to behold with the beautiful lights of all different colors decorated around every home and glistening in the shimmering snow. The temperature is fairly nice approx. -1 degrees {centigrade} no wind at all. It's now beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on "The Rock" <smiles> This is just another beautiful day in history. Happy Holidays Everyone Evelyn Happy Holidays Evelyn

Hi there Evelyn (and all), Sure is a beautiful picture perfect looking day here on the "Florida Peninsula" today. The trees are loaded with flowers and palm fronds with everything showing as we haven't had any snow yet. <grin> With darkness falling around us, WOW!! what a magnificent sight to behold with the beautiful lights of all different colors decorated around every home and glistening in the setting sun. The temperature is fairly nice approx. 20 degrees {centigrade} no wind at all. It's now beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on "The Cape" <smiles> This is just another beautiful day in history. Happy Holidays Everyone Matt (in Cape Coral, Florida) > Hi All; > Sure is a beautiful picture perfect looking "Christmas Card" here on the "Avalon Peninsula" today. The Trees are loaded with snow all over, just barely any green tips of the branches showing, approx. 15 cm. of fresh snow fallen, but has now stopped snowing. With darkness falling around us, WOW!! what a magnificent sight to behold with the beautiful lights of all different colors decorated around every home and glistening in the shimmering snow. The temperature is fairly nice approx. -1 degrees {centigrade} no wind at all. It's now beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on "The Rock" <smiles> > This is just another beautiful day in history. > > Happy Holidays Everyone > Evelyn >

Enjoyed the item on the Nfld Railway. In June 1947 my Mother and I traveled from St. Johns to Champneys, Trinity Bay. We left St. Johns at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and arrived in Clarenville to change trains. We ate supper there. The train to Champneys arrived and we proceeded. We were on a sleeper and I slept in the upper bunk. It being dark I never saw the Trinity Loop. We arrived in Champneys at 6 AM. Our return trip was much the same only after arriving in Clarenville we had to change for Gander where we were to take a plane to LaGuardia airport in New York City (there was no Kennedy then). The plane came from Dublin, Ireland. At that time planes couldn't make it all the way without refueling at Gander. My father had made the same trip when he emigrated from Nfld to New York in 1924. The trip from Champneys to New York by train took him five days. Today you leave New York and arrive in St Johns in less than 12 hours. That's progress. I have really enjoyed the Newfoundland Tidbits. Merry Christmas to all. Lydia Batson Woodcheke, in sunny Florida

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Sunday, December 21, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. HICKEY, Thomas - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit on Dec. 19, 2003 after a long but courageous battle with cancer in the presence of his family, Thomas Michael Hickey, age 61 years. Predeceased by his father, Patrick, sister Patricia and brother Joseph. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Geraldine of 39 years, son Perry, daughters Kimberly and Kelly, son-in-law Mark Kavanagh, precious granddaughter Melissa, mother Elizabeth, brother Patrick, sisters Annie (Leo), Josephine (Lloyd) and Theresie; also a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Saturday from 7 -10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 2 p.m. Monday from Holy Trinity Church. Interment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bauline Line. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in his memory to Holy Trinity Parish or a charity of one`s choice. December 21, 2003 JANES, Uriel Mary (³Lool²) - Passed peacefully away at her home in Paradise on Dec. 20, 2003, Uriel Janes, age 79 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel, son Harvey, daughter Daphne (O`Brien) and grandson, Matthew (Hodder). Leaving to cherish her always are her sons: Victor (Kay) and Roger; daughters Linda, Pearl Livingstone (Russell), Kathy Chafe (Gerard), Muriel Janes-Pretty (Eugene) and Honna Janes-Hodder (David); grandchildren Shane Livingstone, Justin and Stephen Janes, Amanda Chafe, Natalie Strijak (Sasha), David and Kristina Hodder. Also leaving to mourn six sisters and four brothers, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Our mother was an incredible woman, forever devoted to her family and steadfast in her faith in God. She has left us with a powerful, positive influence that will continue to live on in all who knew her. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. from 10 a.m.-noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Fu! neral service to be held at Holy Innocents Anglican Church in Paradise on Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 at noon. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. ³Safe in the arms of Jesus² December 21, 2003 KING, Alexander - Passed peacefully away on Dec. 20, 2003, Alexander King, age 83 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Agnes, four sons: Gerald, Mike, Edward (Mary) and Brian (Monica); seven daughters: Lillian, Mary, Marion (Vic) of Toronto, Linda (Cal) of Florida, Karen (John) of Iowa, Barbara (Reg) and Sharon (Bert); 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in his memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. Special thanks to the Palliative Care Staff. Thank-you for your comfort. December 21, 2003 MOORE, Michael - Entered into eternal rest at the Health Sciences Centre, after lengthy illness, Michael Moore, Ferryland, age 71 years. Predeceased by parents James and Ellen Moore, and sister-in-law June, left to mourn are brothers Aiden, with whom he resided, Eugene, and Edgar (Celine), and sisters Hanna Walsh (Austin), Esther Marshall (Patrick), nieces and nephews: Helen, Ellen, Rita Miniaci (Angelo), Mary Lindo (Donald), Jim, Mike (Ada), Patrick, Edgar, Barry (Lorraine), Ramona Hudak (Mark). Remains resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Visitation on Sunday, Dec. 21, 7-10 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 22, 2-10 p.m., and funeral mass 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Old Eternity Church, Ferryland. Interment at R.C. cemetery, Ferryland. December 21, 2003 PORTER, Malcolm - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, Malcolm Porter of Foxtrap, age 73. Leaving to mourn special friend and companion Winnie Rideout, brothers Norman (Dorothy) and Leslie (Florence). Also a large number of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews until noon Monday. Funeral service to take place on Monday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church in Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Church Road, Foxtrap. No flowers by request Donations may be made to the Lung Association. December 21, 2003 PUDDESTER, Julia Gwenyth - Died peacefully at her residence, Chancellor Park, St. John`s on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, Julie Gwenyth Puddester (nee Pratt), age 96 years. Predeceased by her husband Harold (Hal) in 1980. Left in mourning but with fondest memories are her loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Jamie and Margaret; beloved grandchildren Leigh (Tammy) of St. John`s, and Kathleen (John) of Ottawa; cherished great-grandchildren Gwenyth and Chloe, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, especially the residents and staff of Chancellor Park. The family will receive visitors at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at 11 a.m. from St. James United Church, with interment to follow at The General Protestant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. December 21, 2003 RYAN, Margaret (nee Greene) - Passed peacefully away at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia, on Dec. 20, 2003, age 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Denis. Leaving to mourn son Edward Greene (Dottie), granddaughters Shelly (Danny), Pam (Billy) and Natasha (Rick), great-grandchildren Edward, Kaitlyn, Daniel and Kristin, very special daughter-in-law Madeline Greene, sisters Mary, Joan, and Angela, who resides in the United States, and a large circle of other relatives and friends, especially the residents and staff at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia. Resting at Coomb`s Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment to follow in Coomb`s Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia. December 21, 2003 WATERMAN, Christine Marie - Passed away suddenly on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 at her home in Flatrock, Christine Marie Waterman (nee Hickey), age 67 years. Predeceased by parents Michael and Mary (Mame) Hickey. Leaving to mourn her loving husband and best friend of 43 years Edward (Ed), only son Michael and daughter-in-law Kathleen (nee Houlihan), two precious grandsons: Chad and Kevin, two brothers: John (Flatrock) and Dominic (Helen) of Goose Bay, sister Genevieve Henderson (Torbay) brother-in-law Frank (Yvonne) of Labrador City, sister-in-law Helen Taylor (Bill) of Montgomery, Alabama, Mary Humber (Eric) of Pouch Cove; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friend Maggie Stamp. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Saturday, 7 -10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Monday from St. Michael`s Church. Interment to follow at Flatrock. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the Flatr! ock Grotto. Nan, You`ll Always be in Our Hearts December 21, 2003

Hi Listers Can anyone out there help Jerry with this jerway@comcast.net Fred Pafford -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Way [mailto:jerway@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 11:33 AM To: Fred Pafford Subject: Re: Looking for Gideon Way Hi Fred; Thanks for your feedback. My limited data indicates that Gideon was Methodist... Consider the following from Shirley Hall, gggranduaghter of Flora Oldford, sister of Anna Maria Oldford, Gideon Way's wife... From History of Education in Musgravetown, written by Anna Belle Peddle in 1986... " Around 1868 the first school was built in centre Musgravetown - the Wesleyan School. In that same year, a teacher Gideon Way was sent by Methodist Society of England to teach the children of Bloomfield and Musgravetown. Mr Way was originally a blacksmith by trade from Bonavista. He became not only the first teacher but also the Lay Reader. He held Bible classes in the School as well as Day Classes. (Anna Belle Peddle is 85 years old in 2002). Do you know how I might contact Anna Belle Peddle? Or obtain a copy of her writings? I understand she has authored several books. RSVP, Jerry

The conclusion of tidbits of info. about the "History" of "Newfoundland Railway" ENJOY! Locomotives & Rolling Stock: Kitbashing locomotives and rolling stock may require the replacement or re-manufacture of wheelsets, drivetrains, and truck side frames. NorthWest Short Line (amongst others) produces many of these products in a variety of sizes to suit almost all situations. Large structural components may be fabricated using basic brass, wood, or styrene shapes. Portions of plastic or resin locomotive shells (both steam and diesel) may also be cut out and assembled, along with suitable detail parts to complete the model. S Scale 40 Ton Covered Hopper The West Short Line has a car that is a dead ringer for the Newfoundland (CN) 40 Ton Covered Hopper, NR series 6900 - 6925. Order it exclusively from Central Hobby Shop in East Syracuse. The NR had 18 units (grey color) 40 ton Plug Door Heated Boxcar American Models Plug Door Reefer is also a dead ringer for the 40 Ton Plug Door Heated Boxcar, NR series 6300 - 6364. They were originally built by the Eastern Car Company in 1938 for CN (series 290001 - 290190) and 65 were in use on the island. 30 Ton Steel Flatcars East Broad Top flatcars can be converted. The EBT cars are a bit too narrow so they must be split down the center and a 10" strip of styrene to bring them to the proper width of 8'-3". The length is perfect at 33'-7". In Newfoundland most of the flats, both 34' and 40', had the fishbelly center sills and the regular channel iron for the outside sills. You have to do a bit of "tweaking" of the centre sill flanges to allow the wheels to turn properly. Miscellaneous Tidbits "Mixed trains" were a normal sight. Railbed was 547 miles from Port aux Basque to St. John's 42" gauge is called "Cape gauge" by the British. 42" gauge railways are present in South Africa, Western Australia, and New Zealand. There was (is?) an elaborate station at St. John's. Spiral Helix: There used to be one on the Bonavista Branch. It was called "the Trinity Loop". Change in elevation was 34'. Last run on the Bonavista Branch Line departed Bonavista @ 2:08 Nov 29, 1988 - 5 cars - #802 loco The Newfoundland Railway was never converted to standard gauge. Instead, standard gauge wagons were retrucked with narrow gauge boggies on arrival at Port aux Basque. The impression is that tie spacing was same as main line and that ties stuck out same amount so were about one foot shorter than standard. Ballast was very variable from sand/gravel to beach pebbles to crushed rock. Many of the ties installed in later years were `standard gauge' ties. #593 was the last steam loco to operate in Nfld. It was retired in Nov 1958 & is preserved in Corner Brook. Most of the steam was retired in 1957. New Zealand received narrow gauge (3'6") Class Da - EMD G12's from London, Ontario in 1955. The MV "Fredrick Carter" operated between North Sydney NS and Port aux Basques NF from 1968 to 1986. This vessel was sold to European interests, modified, and renamed "Hansa Link". Built in 1967 by Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon, Quebec. Excerpt from a Southwestern Newfoundland travel guide... Hurling gale force winds down from its summit to the stunted weather-beaten forest below, the moody Table Mountain sometimes raises gusts exceeding 160 km/h which disrupt highway traffic and were known to derail the now discontinued narrow gauge trains. Little wonder this area is called Wreck House! Table Mountain is now accessible by a trail which takes you to an excellent photo vantage where you can survey the surrounding area. During World War II, the United States built a radar station, an air strip and assorted buildings at the top of Table Mountain. In the valley below Table Mountain was the home of Lauchie MacDougall, the famous "human wind gauge." Lauchie was under contract to the railway to determine whether the area was passable for trains on any given day and to notify them if the gusts were too high. After his death in 1965, his wife continued his work until 1972. Other Railways in Newfoundland Abbreviated Chronology 1901 - Railway built from Millertown Junction, on the Newfoundland Railway, to Millertown, by a lumberman by the name of Col. John (Jack) Miller who brought his lumber business over from Europe. 1909 - Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company completes railway from paper mill at Grand Falls to ocean port of Botwood. 1910 - A.N.D. Co. buys Millertown Railway. Extends railway to Harpoon Brook for logging 1928 - Buchans Mining Company connects it's railway to Millertown Railway at Buchan's Junction. 1957 - both Harpoon Tramway and part of Millertown Railway between Buchans Junction and Millertown abandonded. 1957 - July 1st: Botwood Railway sold to new private interest: Grand Falls Central Railway Company. Millertown Railway 19.5 miles from Millertown Jc. to Millertown 3'6" gauge While independantly operated during 1901-1909, the railway was apparently worked by the owner using an ex-Harbour Grace Railway 4-4-0T (supposedly a Hunslet purchased from P.E.I. Railway in 1881). A.N.D. Co. hired Nfld Rwy crews and locos after 1909 to pull trains until traffic began on Buchans Railway in 1928. Nfld Rwy crews and engines were not often used after that point. The costal town of Lewisporte (formerly known as Burnt Harbour (?)) was named after his son, Lewis. Botwood Railway 22 miles from Grand Falls to Botwood 2 miles from Grand Falls to Windsor 3'6" gauge The first steam locomotive in Newfoundland (0-6-0T - c.1881) ended up in operation on this line. Harpoon Tramway 19 miles from Millertown to Harpoon Brook 3'6" gauge Built solely to take advantage of logging opportunities in the Harpoon Brook area. Buchans Railway 19 miles from Buchans Jc. to Buchans 3'6" gauge Buchans Mining Company, a subsidiary of American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCo, USA), built a railway from Buchans to Buchans Junction on the Millertown Railway. The line was known as Buchans Railway. Grand Falls Central Railway Company 12 miles from Grand Falls to Bishop's Falls 10 miles from Bishop's Falls to Botwood 2 miles Grand Falls to Windsor 3'6" gauge The company incorporated in 1957 to aquire and operate the Botwood Railway. Operations began in July of 1957. Newfoundland Hardwood Lumber ??? miles 3'6" gauge This company apparently still operates a short section of track using a pair of 20T diesels

Transcribed, courtesy of the Provincial Archives, tidbits of "History" about "Newfoundland Railway" ENJOY! Information on The Newfoundland Railway General Timeline 1884 Harbour Grace Railway 1890 Placentia Railway 1893 Hall's Bay Railway 1897 The Newfoundland Northern and Western Railway 1898 (The Reid-Newfoundland Company) 1923 Newfoundland Government Railway 1926 Newfoundland Railway 1949 Canadian National 198x Terra Transport - CN derivative formed to operate railway 1884, November 1 - The Harbour Grace Railway, the first railway on Newfoundland, is opened for traffic between St. Johns and Harbour Grace. The last spike was driven by Prince George, later to become King George V, who was at the time visiting Newfoundland as a midshipman aboard H.M.S. Cumberland. 1898, June 29 - First through passenger train across Newfoundland leaves St. Johns at 19:20 and arrives Port aux Basques at 22:45, June 30. 1949, April 1 - Newfoundland becomes the tenth province of Canada and the Newfoundland Railway becomes part of the Canadian National system. This narrow gauge system had been operated by the island government since 1923. 1969, July 2 - Canadian National abandons Newfoundland passenger trains 101-102. 1988, October - The last part of the railway on Newfoundland, operated by CN Rail, is abandoned. 1988, December 18 - 10 units of Terra Transports 900-series were shipped to Chile's "Antofagasta & Bolivia Railway" aboard the SS "Conti Almania". Units were to be converted to metre gauge upon arrival. (Units 910, 911, 915, 916, 921, 926, 929, 936, 944, 945). A number of gondolas and piggyback flats were also shipped. 1989 - 23 NF210 units remain on Terra Transport's roster. (Units 914, 917, 919, 922-925, 927-928, 930-935, 937-943, 946). Locomotives have been promised to the communities of Port aux Basques, Bay St. George and Bishop's Falls. Units 909 and 918 have been retired. Specific Timeline (courtesy P. J. Byrne) Newfoundland Railway (Company Mark NFRR) Refered to as "Harbour Grace Railway" Survey 1880, Construction start August 16 1881. Completion 1884 to Harbour Grace. Placentia Railway (Newfoundland Government) Construction start 1886. Completion October 11/1888 Halls Bay Railway (No Mark other than company herald) Construction start 1890. Owned by R. G. Reid Sr. and G. H. Middleton - never opened. Followed into: Newfoundland Northern And Western Railway (NN&WR) Construction start 1893 to Grand Bay outside Port Aux Basques. Completion 1897. Amagalmated with NFRR 1898. Became: Newfoundland Railway (Mark N.R.) Robert G. Reid Sr. Cross island service began June 29 1898. Incorporated in 1901 as: Reid Newfoundland Company (Mark R.N. Co.) until 1923 sold for 2 million dollars to: Newfoundland Government Railway (Mark NGR) until 1926. Reorganized by owner to: Newfoundland Railway (N.R.) until 1949. Transfered to Dominion of Canada and delegated to: Canadian Nation Railways (Mark CNR - later CN) until 1979. CN Newfoundland Transportation Division (Mark N.T.D.) until first Timetable issued in June 1981 as: Terra Transport (a Divison of CN - Mark TT) Last run left Corner Brook and arrived in Bishop Falls 0300 Oct 1, 1988. Abandoned with last rail removed November 1990. First Spike driven to last spike pulled 109 years 3 months. First Spike driven by Henry Fitzpatrick (without ceremony) Aug 16, 1881 at Johhny Dwyer's Farm, Belvedre, St John's Last Spike removed by Hubie Hollett, Cannings Lane, Bishop Falls Nfld Nov 1990 General Information Most of the railway was designed by Robert Gillespe Reid, a bridge and railway builder with experience in Australia and North America. When the task was completed, his sons assumed the operation of the railway, as R.G. Reid had no interest outside the actual civil engineering work. Each son, in turn, served as president of the railway. In 1922, financial difficulties forced the railway to close down for a week, as it was unable to meet payroll obligations. The official name of the passenger train in Newfoundland was "The Caribou". The most-used nickname of the service was "The Newfie Bullet". It was often referred to as the slowest crack-passenger train in the world. In the early days of steam service, the train was often limited to 5 miles per hour along many areas of track. An average trip from St. John's to Port aux Basques would take 26 to 27 hours. This was shortened to about 22 1/2 hours by 1958. The train would run from 3 to 7 days per week. A typical consist would include a sleeper, diner, and an observation car. The final run of The Bullet in 1969 carried 350 passengers in 15 cars, pulled by three l200 HP locomotives, including #923. Including branch lines, the total narrow-gauge trackage on the island was very near 1000 miles. Fishing Specials would often run from St. John's to Argentia. Stops would be made at whatever locations were convenient to allow sport fishermen to disembark. Logging operations for the pulp and paper industry on the island could generate up to 120,000 cords of wood per summer, shipped for processing at Grand Falls. Drifting snow would often trap trains for days at a time. One incident had the train stuck for 17 days before it could finally be freed. South-easterly winds from the Table Mountains could gust to over 100 miles per hour, blowing the trains off the tracks. If it was judged unsafe to continue, the train would be stopped about 20 miles east of Port aux Basques, and the engine would proceed alone to check the wind conditions. When the railway was dismantled, the new highway was built along the existing right-of-way. This now places the tractor-trailers into the same danger from the winds that the train suffered. in 1986, the Federal Government of Canada offered the province of Newfoundland $800 million in a "Roads for Rails" deal. At that time, the Newfoundland government chose not to accept, as they had set aside $20 million to upgrade the train service. In 1988, the Newfoundland government took the original offer, spelling the end of the Railway service on the island. The Railway Society in Corner Brook has a diner, coach, diesel locomotive, and snowplow on display, along with a variety of memorobilia and historical information. They also are in proud possesion of #593, the last steam engine to run on the island. A small excursion service runs on the preserved trackage at Trinity Loop. It utilizes a few open coaches and a somewhat comical appearing, scaled-down charicature of G8 #802. #802 pulled the final train over the Bonavista Branch in 1988. To be continued:

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Have a great day. Researching Keefe, Fitzgerald,McCarthy,Garland from the Harbour Grace area. Joe (RI)

I thought I would try once again to see if anyone has some knowledge of the Applin families from the North Penn. I am seeking information about Emily APPLIN b. 1904 daughter of Thomas APPLIN (b. 1878) and Mary unknown. Mary married John HUMBER following Thomas's death in 1905. I have been searching and requesting documents from the Archives/Vital stats and have not been able to access information that would lead me to information about my grandmother's mother, etc. My grandmother always said patience was a virtue. I am lucky enough to have her sister still alive at 101 years young, Jane Applin BENNETT, at the nursing home in Corner Brook. However, all my attempts to write to her or have someone touch base with her have failed. I am not able to go to NL at this time. Every day I cautiously read the obits for fear that she has passed on before I am able to make contact with her. If I could only drive there myself .... the information I would have. The Applin's were not a huge family and it seems that their families were the result of 3 brothers coming to the Island. I have been in touch with some Applin's related to my grandmother. But I cannot uncover who her mom was and I do not know any information past the name of her grandparents, Joseph b. 1835 and Jane COOMBS b. 1844 I would be so grateful if someone could take the time to share even the smallest of information with me about this family. We all know what it is like, we just need that little clue that will open up a whole new search. thank you and Happy and Safe Holidays Cindy researching Gallant - Bay of Islands, brother to Felix of Stephenville's family. Applin - Northern Pen. --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals

Transcribed "Birth Announcements", for Saturday, December 20, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. CADIGAN - FOOTE- Maureen and Craig are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their darling baby boy, David Joseph Foote, on November 29, 2003 at 5:13 p.m. at the HSC, St. John`s, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. Proud first time grandmother Anna Foote of St. John`s, and third grandchild for Margaret Cadigan of Logy Bay. Loving Guardian Angels, Poppy David Foote and Poppy Joseph Cadigan are smiling down on him from heaven. Special thank-you to Dr. Kum for his excellent prenatal care, as well as all the doctors and nurses in the caseroom and on 5NB at the Womens Health Center, especially Dr. O`Grady and Dr. Tucker. December 19, 2003 GILMORE/PICCOTT - Kevin & Cindy are pleased to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Breanna Nicole, baby sister for big brothers Ryan, Devin & Tyler. Born at HSC, Nov. 2, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. Proud grandparents are Neil & Grace Piccott of Mt. Pearl, Charlie & Thelma Friersen, Berry & Connie Gilmore of Houston, Texas. Special thanks to Dr. O`Grady & Dr. Roche, all the nurses & staff of the caseroom & 5 North B. Also special thanks to Daddy for great support. December 19, 2003 GOODRIDGE - Freddy & Tracy (nee Ryan) and big brothers Cody & Colin, of Aquaforte, are thrilled to announce the arrival of Kyle Jody, our newest addition! Kyle was born on November 6, 2003 at 2:05 a.m. at the Womens Health Center. He weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz. Kyle is welcomed by grandparents Bill & Jacqueline Ryan of Ferryland and Fred & Patsy Goodridge of Renews. Great-grandparents Susie Kavanagh, Anne Ryan & David and Terry Goodridge. Also Uncle Jody & Aunt Nancy, Uncle Tyler, Uncle Darryl, Aunt Kim and Uncle Jonathan, cousins Mackenzie and Braeden. We would like to thank caseroom nurses Margaret Ann & Ruth and Dr. Roche for her excellent prenatal care and delivery. Mommy would like to say a very special thanks to Daddy and Nanny Jacqueline for all their support during labor and delivery. Welcome to the world Kyle, we love you! December 19, 2003 HOGAN - Des and Cathie Sullivan (nee Godden) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Niamh Catherine. Niamh was born on November 25, 2003 in Cambridge, MA to proud parents Phil and Erin (Sullivan) Hogan. Niamh will spend her first Christmas with family and friends in St. John`s. December 19, 2003 JAMES - Christian is proud to announce the early arrival of his baby brother Benjamin Charles Edward born on December 04 at 12:58 p.m., weighing 9 lbs., 63/4 ozs. Very happy parents Barry and Suzanne James. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and her team at the Womens Health Centre especially Aunt Nancy and Betty. We would like to thank all our friends and family for all their love and support, extra special thanks to Auntie Paula and Nanny James. Also special thanks to Dr. Kathleen Halley for once again taking such great care of mommy during pregnancy. December 19, 2003 O`BRIEN - Prayers do come true! Alexander Michael was born November 24, 2003 at 5:20 a.m., weighing 6 lbs, 61/2 ozs. Shelley (Meaney) and Mike are thrilled with the safe birth of their first child. Nanny (Anne) and Poppy (Mike) O`Brien are delighted with his arrival. Nanny (Monica) Meaney is sending angels from Heaven to watch over him. Alex is welcomed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Words cannot express the thanks and appreciation we extend to Dr. O`Grady and her team at the WHC, especially Janet Barbour, for their special prenatal care. Special thanks to Dr. Parsons for the safe delivery of Alex, and to all the caseroom nurses at the HSC, especially Lisa Madden, and the entire staff of 5NB for their excellent care of Alex and Mommy. Our lives are complete with him in it. December 19, 2003 PARSONS / CLARKE - Deanna Parsons and Noel Clarke proudly announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Noella. Baby Elizabeth was born October 19, 2003 at HSC and weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Greta and Chesley Parsons of Corner Brook and Edith Clarke and the late Norman Clarke of Norris Pt. The Christening of Elizabeth Noella Clarke will be held on December 28, 2003 at Gower Street United Church. December 19, 2003 PINE - Emily proudly introduces her baby brother, Michael James Thomas. A second small hand to hold for Jason and Deena (Hickey). Michael arrived safely and very quickly on October 3, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. Grandparents, Jim and Andrea Hickey, Louis Pine, and Moira and Larry Boyd are delighted to have another smile to brighten their day! Proud great-grandparents, James and Loretta Hickey, Jean Ricketts and Moira Sparkes are delighted with the new addition. Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and all the nurses at the WHC (especially Lisa and Kim for taking care of mommy and Michael). Thank you to daddy for being a great coach, and special thanks to Auntie Corinna for all her love and support. December 19, 2003 POWER - Roy and Christine (Harte) are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl - Caelen Grace, on December 9, 2003. Caelen is welcomed by her grandparents Derm and Mary Harte of Witless Bay and Pat and Hilda Power of Bay Bulls, as well as her great-grandparents Gertrude Shea, Mercedes Harte and Sheila O`Driscoll. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Johanne Lacelle and the nurses of the caseroom and 5NB at the WHC. Mommy would also like to thank Daddy and Aunts Lenora and Annette for all their support and encouragement. December 19, 2003 POWER, Mason Thomas - Finally, I got someone to play with, says proud big brother Matthew! Proud Parents, Jennifer and David are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second child. Mason Thomas was born on December 16, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. weighing in at 8 pounds and 61/2 ounces. Very proud grandparents Anne and Gene Power and Bernadette McFarlane. Extra special thanks to mom`s great coaches Daddy and Nanny Rich and all the nurses and staff in the case room of the Women`s Institute. Someone Special Someone Dear Someone New To Love Is Here! December 19, 2003 ROWE (Kieley) - Jeff and Judy Rowe are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Stephanie Ellen, weighing 7 lbs 7 ozs, on November 20 at the IWK Grace Hospital in Halifax. Stephanie is welcomed with love by proud grandmothers Joan Rowe and Patricia Kieley, and a large circle of family and friends. December 19, 2003 STACK - Trudy (nee Boland) and Fred are delighted to announce the early but safe arrival of their first handsome son, Brady Joseph, weighing 4 pounds 83/4 ounces, and their third beautiful daughter, Chelsey Joy, weighing 5 pounds 41/4 ounces. Twins, Brady and Chelsey were born at the Women`s Health Centre, HSC on September 17, 2003. Big sister Holly (age 2) and Nanny, Doris Boland of St. John`s are thrilled with their births. Watching over Brady and Chelsey from Heaven is big sister Hailey, Poppy Boland and Nanny and Poppy Stack. Also welcoming them are their half-siblings (Tara, Corey, Kellie, Ashley and Jordan) and a wide circle of extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the HSC caseroom, especially Doctors Michelle Suga and Joan Crane. Thanks also to Dr. Terry O`Grady for her extra special prenatal care. ³The birth of our precious twins was a wonderful and blessed event that has made our family truly complete. December 19, 2003

The conclusion of transcribed "Obituaries" for Saturday, December 20, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. O`DRISCOLL MURPHY, Amelia Bridget - Heaven has gained another little angel. Amelia was given only two weeks to make an imprint on the hearts of those who loved her; this she did with strength, determination, and a feistiness that defined her personality. Left with precious memories are her parents, Todd and Karen (O`Driscoll); her grandparents, Mary and Jim O`Driscoll, Kathleen Murphy and Patrick Murphy; godparents, John O`Driscoll (Cheryl) and Colleen Kearsey; aunts, Kelly Norris (Craig) and Yvette O`Driscoll (Loyola); uncle, Scott Murphy (Jodine); and cousins, Paige, Kaitlyn, Evan, Gabrielle and Alanna. Cremation and burial have taken place. Interment at Mount Loretta Cemetery in Bay Bulls. Amelia is now in the care of her namesakes who have preceded her into heaven. Precious time, Treasured memories Sleep well Amelia December 19, 2003 PEACH, Bessie - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex in St. John`s on Saturday, December 13, 2003, Bessie Peach of Arnold`s Cove, aged 86 years. Predeceased by husband Alexander and son Harvey. Left with fond and loving memories, daughter Hazel Ingram (Eric) of Arnold`s Cove; grandchildren Tony Peach (Jackie) of Kelligrews, Suzanne Peach of Chatham, ON, Chad Ingram (CFOT) in St. John`s; great-grandchild Alexa of Kelligrews; daughter-in-law Viola Peach, Chatham, ON and a number of relatives and friends. Funeral service held on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at the Salvation Army Church with interment at Interfaith Cemetery in Arnold`s Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salvation Army Church, Arnold`s Cove. Special thank you to the nursing staff at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex in St. John`s for their kindness and support over the past 9 years while Mom was a resident at the home and also thanks to Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville for all their su! pport. December 19, 2003 REELIS, William (Bill) - Passed peacefully away on December 14, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer, William Reelis, age 66 years, Labrador City, formerly of St. John`s. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Mary Reelis, and many brothers and sisters. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his three sons: Billy, David and Blair. His five daughters: Carol-Anne, Cathy, Kim, Kelly and Tracey and their spouses. Also left to mourn are his precious 12 Grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He also leaves to mourn two sisters: Theresa Alvis (Manuel) and Eileen Evans. Three brothers: Harold (Signe), Kevin (Emma) and John (Joyce). And many nieces, nephews and friends in St. John`s and Pouch Cove area. Resting at Penney`s Funeral Home, Labrador City. There will be a mass for him at St. Agnes Parish, Pouch Cove, Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. May his soul rest in peace. December 19, 2003 SMITH, John L. - Passed peacefully away at his residence in Norman`s Cove on December 19, 2003, John L. Smith, age 64 years. Predeceased by father Malcolm Smith, father-in-law George Bartlett, Buchans. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, wife Mary; daughter Chrstine Smith-Hollett (Larry), sons: A.P. Jan Smith, Chad A. Smith (Pam); granddaughter Larisha Hollett; mother Dorcas; sisters: Carrie White (Fred), Millertown, Ann King (Bernard), Una Smith (Ted), Norman`s Cove; brothers: Harris L. (Lorraine R.), Hartley (Lorraine E.), Tony (Terri), Norman`s Cove; mother-in-law Clara Bartlett; sisters-in-law: Lillian Rideout (Woodrow), Buchans, Georgina Tilley (A. Jack), Stephenville, Florence Rowsell (Bruce), Buchans, Carol Hind (Gordon), Toronto; brother-in-law Randy Bartlett (Shirley), Grand Falls; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at the United Church, Norman`s Cove. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Unite! d Cemetery, Norman`s Cove. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the John L. Smith Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. December 19, 2003 STANLEY, Edward Jr. (Ted) - Passed away suddenly at his residence in Kilbride on Thursday, December 18, 2003, Edward (Ted) Stanley Jr. Aged 57 years. Predeceased by his father and mother Edward and Grace Stanley; brother George Stanley. Leaving to mourn three sons: Dean (Georgia), Owen Sound, ON, Darrell (Pam), St. John`s, and Stephen, Ottawa, ON; four grandchildren: Jacob, Isaac, Brandon and David; two sisters: Helen Dunphy (Patrick) and Doreen Rose (Derm); brother Leonard (Harriet); also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday; from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday; and from 10 a.m.-noon on Monday. Funeral service to be held from St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Goulds, on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Goulds. Donations may be made to St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Goulds. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 19, 2003 TOBIN, Brendan - Age 81 years. Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, December 18, 2003, Brendan Tobin of Southeast Placentia. Predeceased by wife Alma (Linehan). Leaving to mourn: son Kenneth (Sally), daughters: Janet (Michael), Sharon (Ralph), Brenda (Wayne), Dolores, Teri (Clive) and grandchildren: Shawn Michael, Jonathan, Jessica, Sheila, Christopher, Brandon, Alissa, Natasha, sisters: Madeline and Kitty, brothers: Kevin and Michael; also, a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Maher`s Funeral Home, Placentia on Saturday, December 20th and Sunday, December 21, 2003, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Placentia on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Father Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast, Placentia. December 19, 2003 WALSH, Richard (Dick) - Died at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, December 19, 2003. Richard (Dick) Walsh, formerly of South Side Road, in his 68th year. Predeceased by his mother, father, brothers John and Bob, sisters Jeanette and Mary. Leaving to mourn his wife Alice and son Rick; four sisters and two brothers. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 22nd, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted. December 19, 2003 WALSH, Cathy (nee Leonard) - Passed away at St. Clare`s Hospital, Catherine (Cathy) Walsh, age 53, of St. John`s, formerly of Southern Harbour. After a short battle with cancer, Cathy passed away on Friday, December 19, 2003, with her family by her side. Predeceased by her mother Susan Ann (nee Whiffen) (1954); her father Patrick Leonard (1997); her sister Doreen Stanley (2000) and her father-in-law Capt. Lar Walsh (1972); mother-in-law Rita (1996) and brother-in-law Mike (1989). Left to mourn are her husband Tom; sons: Dwayne (Susan), Fort Nelson, BC, Darrell (special friend Chantelle Lavandier and Evan), Paradise, Colin, St. John`s; grandson Sam, Fort Nelson; step-mother Philomena Leonard, Southern Harbour; sisters: Madonna Simon (Neil), Stephenville, Madeline Messervey (Albert), Coal Harbour, NS, Lucy Ennis (Vincent), Goulds, Rita Pittman (Gary), Brampton, ON, Jackie Ryan (David), Southern Harbour; brothers: Felix, Southern Harbour, Tom (Vera), Southern Harbour, Leo (Kait! leen), Southern Harbour, Bernard (Marie), Southern Harbour; special niece Colleen Sooley; sisters-in-law Geraldine O`Toole, Mount Pearl, Stella Courtney (Robin), Kilbride, Doris (David Clarke), St. John`s, Nora O`Brien (Leo), Mount Pearl; brother-in-law Len, Victoria, BC; and a large circle of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the staff of 5 East at St. Clare`s for their care and attention, as well as to her co-workers at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, Saturday, 7-10 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and at Our Saviour King Church, Southern Harbour, Monday evening. Funeral Tuesday, December 23 from Our Saviour King Church, 11 a.m. December 19, 2003 WHELAN, Vincent - Passed peacefully away at the Harbour Lodge, Carbonear on Thursday, December 18, 2003, Vincent Whelan of Cupids Crossing, age 94 years. Predeceased by his wife Anne (April 14, 2003); son John (May 7, 1997); sisters: Norah Hickey and Bridget Crowley. Leaving to mourn son Mike (wife Sue) Whelan, Australia; two daughters: Eileen Bussey, Foxtrap, Carmel, Washington, U.S.A.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Resting at Broughton`s Funeral Home, Brigus. Funeral to take place on Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Patrick`s Church, Brigus. Interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Flowers gratefully appreciated or donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center. Visitation hours Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. December 19, 2003

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Saturday, December 20, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. COOMBS, Bridget M. (nee White) - Passed peacefully away at Ocean View Rest Home in Trepassey on December 19, 2003, Bridget M. Coombs (White), age 81 years. Predeceased by husband Ambrose, 1991, and grandson Corey, 2002. Leaving to mourn three daughters: Margaret (Fred), Ann (Don), Josephine (Dan); five sons, Mike (Mary), Terry (Gladys), Roy (Roma), Norman, and Carl; two sisters, Marie White, Trepassey, Genevieve White, Bay Bulls; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Trepassey, Saturday, December 20, 2-10 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, December 22, 2003, at 11 a.m. from Holy Redeemer, Trepassey. Interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Portugal Cove South. December 19, 2003 DUFFITT, Raymond - Passed peacefully away at his residence in Chamberlains on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, Raymond Duffitt, age 55 years. Leaving to mourn one son Paul (Chrissy); his mother Catherine; sister Cathy (Paul); brother Cecil and nephew Cecil; special friends Ralph and Sherry Taylor; also other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Long Pond. December 19, 2003 ENGLISH, Eva Maude - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Friday, December 19, 2003. Eva Maude English. Predeceased by her husband Richard and daughter Mary. Leaving to mourn her children: Helen (Lawrence), Hubert (Donza), Alex (Agnes), Joan (Rodger), Laura (Detlef), Richard (Valerie); 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home for their kindness and dedication. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. December 19, 2003 HAMILTON, Richard (Dick) - Passed away at Central NL Hospital, Dec. 18, 2003, in the presence of his family, Richard Leo Hamilton, age 56 years. Predeceased by his father, Leo Hamilton, July 2001. Leaving to mourn his three sons who he loved dearly, Richard Jr., Rodney, Christopher (Amy); two grandsons: Shane & Brenden; mother Catherine; sister Betty Carey (Bill); brother Gerard; niece Tonya (Barry); nephew Paul (Shirley); large number of relatives and friends. Special thanks to Doctors and Nurses at the Hospital. Resting at St. Ann`s Parish, Fortune Hr. Funeral to take place Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1:15 p.m. from St. Ann`s Parish. Interment to R.C. Cemetery, Fortune Hr. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made in his memory to St. Ann`s Parish, Fortune Hr. December 19, 2003 HANHAMS, Millie Mary - Passed away suddenly at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on December 19, 2003, Millie Mary Hanhams, aged 67 years. Leaving to mourn her husband Levi; sons: Jim, John, Tony David; daughter Angela; daughter-in-law Sherri; son-in-law Jamie; granddaughters Melissa, Meagan and Julia; brothers: John, Tom and Bill; brother-in-law Fred; sister-in-law Cassie; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A private visitation will take place. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are being gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 19, 2003 JORDAN, Gerard Joseph - Passed away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2003, age 52 years. Leaving to mourn his son Andrew (Rosalind), daughter Bernadette; four grandchildren; brothers John (Mary), Will (Betty); sister Edith Branton; special friend Josephine; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. and Monday from 10 am-noon. Funeral service on Monday, December 22, 2003, at 2 p.m. from Caul`s Chapel. Cremation to follow. December 19, 2003 KEAN, Gladys (nee Bastow) - Passed away peacefully at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Friday, December 19, 2003, Gladys Kean, age 82 years. Leaving to mourn husband Donald, sons Kenneth (Janet), Fraser (Linda), daughter Joan Furlong (Brian), six grandchildren Jillian, Derm, Tara, Lydia, Brian & Matthew, also a large circle of family & friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to St. Patrick`s Mercy Home Foundation. December 19, 2003 LUSH, Robert - (WWII veteran) Passed peacefully away at his residence on December 18, 2003, aged 90 years. Leaving to mourn his caregivers and friends: Margaret Mercer, James Oliver, Mary Jane Squires, Ernest C. Paddock and Maxwell Butt. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. December 19, 2003 MEALEY, Robert Joseph - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, December 19, 2003, age 83 years. Leaving to mourn his wife Edna Frances Spurrell, special niece Elizabeth (Betty) Hannon, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 22nd, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. December 19, 2003 MORGAN, Donald Richard - Passed away suddenly in Vancouver, B.C. on December 17, 2003, Donald Richard Morgan, age 46 years. Leaving to mourn his parents Phyllis and Harvey Morgan, St. John`s, brothers: Gord (Marie), Salmonier; Derek (Bernadette), Mt. Pearl and Gary (Shirley), Lower Sackville, NS; sisters: Sherry and Karen, St. John`s; niece Mandy, Lower Sackville, NS; nephews Justin and Cory, Lower Sackville, NS; as well as a circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special thanks to a special friend Julie Sochor, Whiterock, BC for being an angel in his life. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue at a later date. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 19, 2003 O`BRIEN, Edmund James - Director of Transportation & Communications for the province of Newfoundland & Labrador - 1973 - 1986. His family are saddened to announce the early, but peaceful, death of their beloved husband, father and grandfather on Friday, November 28th, 2003. Ed, aged 78, passed away at home, with his wife, partner and best friend Carol at his side. Ed is also survived by his and Carol`s children Patricia; John; Kevin; Renee; Stephen; Murray and Wade and their families. There are ten wonderful grandchildren who will grieve the loss of their dear Grampa and Poppa. Ed was predeceased by his daughter Jillianne in 2000. Funeral arrangements were by McEvoy & Shields, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, Ontario and held on December 1st, 2003. December 19, 2003 To be continued:

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Friday, December 19, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. OAKLEY, Brigadier Ada, R.N. (nee Gillard) - Promoted to Glory on Thursday, December 19, 2003, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband Brigadier Waler (1966). Leaving to mourn son Sherman (Lyn); daughters Shirley Benson (Tom) and Elizabeth Woodland (Bruce); six grandchildren: Scott (Patty) Oakley, Daryl (Christine) Oakley, Derek (Pamela) Benson, Lisa (Greg) Madden, Damon (Jennifer) Woodland, Gillian Woodland; eight great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law Arthur Oakley and George White; sisters-in-law Pearl Oakley and Etta Gillard; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue with visitation from 10 am - 9 pm on Friday, December 19, and from 10 am - 12 noon on Saturday, December 20. Funeral service 2:30 pm on Saturday, December 20, 2003, from the Salvation Army Temple, 101 Torbay Road. Interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to ! the Salvation Army Temple Building Fund. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign to memorial guest book. December 19, 2003 SWEENEY, David Gerard - Passed away suddenly at his residence David Gerard Sweeney (longshoreman/stevedore) aged 55 of St. John`s. Predeceased by his mother Catherine, father John and brother Patrick. Leaving to mourn with fond memories, brothers: John, James (Anna), Glen (Jean), Albert (Sheila), Douglas (Carol); sisters: Jeanette Quigley (Brendan), Marie Pretty (Charles), Anne Hancock (Allan) and Joshlyn Sweeney (Wayne Grant); sister-in-law Betty Sweeney and a number of nieces and nephews, especially David and Christopher Hancock, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced. December 19, 2003

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Thursday, December 18, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BRAGG, Helen (nee Learning) - Passed peacefully away at her residence on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Helen Bragg, aged 84 years. Predeceased by husband Levi, granddaughter Tina, son-in-law John Christopher. Leaving to mourn sons: David (Barbara), Harry (Amy), Wayne (Liz); daughter Isabell Dowden (Dave), Susan Christopher, thirteen grandchildren, nine great-granchildren; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Wednesday from 7 - 10 pm and Thursday from 10 am - 10 pm. Funeral service on Friday, December 19, 2003, at 11 am from All Saints Anglican Church, Pouch Cove. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Pouch Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the All Saints Anglican Parish Hall Building Fund. December 18, 2003 SKINNER, Simeon M. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Simeon M. Skinner of Harbour Grace, age 87 years. Predeceased by wife: Mahala; sons: Calvin and Clyde. Leaving to mourn, two daughters: Shirley (Kevin) Ryan, Riverhead, Harbour Grace and Brenda (Kenneth) Daley, Churchill Falls; daughter-in-law Doreen, St. John`s; six grandchildren: Stephen, Deborah (Steve), Tracey, Nicole, Jennifer, and Samantha; two great-grandchildren: Kristen and Kaitlyn; five brothers: Sam, Mount Pearl, Ronald (Blanche) and Clayton, both of St. John`s, Thomas (Ruby), St. Phillips and Garfield (Adelaide), Halifax, NS; three sisters: Velma Norman, Sydney, NS, Bertha Strowbridge, Halifax, NS, and Lillian (Edward) Keeping, Boxey, Fortune Bay; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home. Harvey Street, Harbour Grace until 12:00 noon Friday, December 19. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm from St. Paul`s Anglican! Church and Cemetery, Harbour Grace. Flowers gratefully accepted or as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral home are 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, 7:00 - 9:30 pm daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. December 18, 2003 SULLIVAN, Cyril Kitchener - Retired long-time employee of the City of St. John`s. Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Cyril Sullivan of Pouch Cove, aged 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Mina (April 2002) and son Wayne (1980). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughters: Marie Strugnell (Charles) and Irene Noseworthy (Chester); sons: Cyril Jr. (Roslyn) and Chris (Dianne); fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn are his sisters: Doris Williams, Beatrice Sullivan (Clarence) and Lois Noseworthy (Charles); brothers: Rex Sullivan (Olive) and Harry Sullivan; sisters-in-law: Mary Sullivan, Norma Sullivan, Helen Noseworthy and Beatrice Noseworthy; brother-in-law Robert Noseworthy; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.! and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Friday, December 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the All Saints Anglican Parish Hall Building Fund. December 18, 2003

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Excerpts taken from an introduction of "A History of Newfoundland" (1895) by D. W. Prowse Q.C...... quote: ".....because an old family tie with Newfoundland compels me to a pious interest in the colony. I write these few words because I am sure that, were he alive, my dear father would rejoice to do so. .......One Sunday, sixty-eight years ago, as the bells were ringing people to church in Poole, he was carried away, with a sinking heart, to a counting-house in Carbonear.......In 1835 my father left Newfoundland, and soon afterwards the other members of my family also returned. We went no more a-roving on these cold western seas. But down to my own childhood the mystery of Newfoundland was preserved in the English home. Kegs of cranberries and of delicious capelin arrived from Harbour Grace as punctual as the seasons........It had been my father's wish and hope to revisit his old haunts, but his crossings of the Atlantic were not to be repeated. ......At a fortunate moment, I think, Judge Prowse has brought out his chronicle of the most ancient and most unfortunate of our colonies. He has found his material in records which are many of them entirely unpublished, and his book is an original and valuable contribution to early American history. The sorrows of Newfoundland have at last awakened the sympathy of the mother country.........She has suffered much, and her geographical position requires that she should always stand prepared for suffering. But her spirit, we love to think, is indomitable, and if her natural resources are liable to collapse, they are not less liable to sudden and brilliant revival. It may be that before these words see the light, her fortunes will once more be in the rapid ascendant. The perusal of Judge Prowse's book can but increase the number of those who cordially desire that it may be so." EDMUND GOSSE, London, March 1895 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Wednesday, December 17, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BENNETT, Daphne - Passed peacefully away at the St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, on December 16, 2003, Daphne Bennett, aged 65 years. Predeceased by her mother and father, Moses and Violet Anthony, and her sister Doris Armand. Leaving to mourn her husband Michael; daughters: Beverly and Michele; son: Tony (Andrea); brother: Moses (Jen) Anthony; grandchildren: Danielle, John, Bradley, Sean Michael, and Raelene; great-grandchild: Alexander; special nephews: Carl (Olive) and Bill; as well as a number of relatives and friends. Visitation will be taking place at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Service 3 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2003, from Barrett`s Chapel with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Rd. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Janeway Children`s Hospital. Please visit www.barretts.ca to ! sign the memorial guest book. December 17, 2003 BYRNE, Mary (Minnie) (nee Galway) - Born in Harbour Grace, NL July 8, 1915, passed away in The Priory in Victoria, BC on December 16, 2003. Predeceased by her husband Peter; son Peter R.; brothers: James and John and sister Bridget Byrne. Minnie is remembered by her sister Alice Burke; children: Bill (Darlene), Betty (Guy) Hanahan, Alice Lambert, Blair (Thurley), Eric (Margarita), Wally (Cathy), Bob (Mona) and Peg (Ron) Gardiner; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; daughters-in-law: Dorothy, Edna and Debbie. She was raised and lived on Bell Island until moving to Victoria in 1969. Mom will be greatly missed for the love and joy she gave to her family and friends, and the many prayers for all of us. Thanks to Drs. D. Purdon, T. Bailey and the staff at The Priory. Family and friends may pay their respects at Sands West Shore Chapel, 317 Goldstream Ave. on Thursday, December 18, 2003 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Frida! y, December 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 768 Goldstream Ave. Interment to follow in Hatley Memorial Gardens. Sands West Shore, 317 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, B.C., 1-250-478-3821. December 17, 2003 EARLE, James - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2003, James Earle, well-known businessman of Shearstown, aged 84 years. Predeceased by his parents William and Florence Earle, sister: Marjorie Dwyer and brother William. Leaving to mourn his wife Marcie; son: Llewellyn (Roberta); two grandchildren: Angela and Erin; sister: Doris (Frank) Pardy; brother-in-law: Joe Dwyer and sister-in-law: Pearl Earle; also a large circle of other relatives and friends. He rested at Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Funeral Service took place on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 2 pm from Trinity United Church, Shearstown with interment in the United Church Cemetery, Shearstown. Donations in his memory may be made to Trinity United Church, Shearstown. December 17, 2003 GILLIS, Maude (nee Downey) - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Maude Gillis of Loch Leven, age 72 years. Predeceased by her husband Martin (1990), brothers Richard and Vincent, sister Marie Gale and parents Margaret (nee McIsaac) and Alexander Downey. Leaving to mourn her children: Gerald Gillis (Edna Hodder), Anne Marie, Martin (Mathelde Hensel), Nicholas (Maureen Bourgeois), Richard (Margaret), Stephen (Sharon Bucknell), Margaret (Peggy) (Trevor Oates); eleven grandchildren: Erin, Kelly, Alexander, Stephanie, Sarah Oates, Phillip, Ian, Sean, Sean, Shane and Colin Gillis; brothers and sisters: Rita Quilty, Bride Ryan (Ambrose), Frank, Helena Patry (Alfred), Gerald (Geraldine), John (Vivian), Walter (Linda), Albert; sister-in-law Debbie Downey; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday, December 17, 2003 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass! on Thursday, December 18th, 2003, at 11 a.m. from Holy Rosary Church, Portugal Cove. Cremation to Follow. December 17, 2003 HUDSON, Edward J. OTed` - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Edward J. OTed` Hudson of Blackhead, age 82 years. Predeceased by daughter Elsie K. and sister Eloise. Leaving to mourn wife Sadie C. OChrissie`; one son Douglas (Sandra), Paradise; one daughter Joan (Ron) Dwyer, Blackhead; four grandchildren: Christopher (Karen), Trevor, Grant (Karen) and Robyn; very special niece Judy (Sam) Bourne, Carbonear and their three children: Samantha, Jason (Leslie) and their daughter Lisa, Douglas (Kathy) and their children: Jordan and Marcus; one sister Mollie Moores, Massachusetts, USA; brother-in-law Clarence (Violet) Crowley, Western Bay; sister-in-law Emilean Tucker, Mount Pearl; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, MAIN HIGHWAY, WESTERN BAY until 12:00 noon Thursday, December 18. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the United Church and Cemetery, Blackhead. In lieu of flower! s, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the United Cemetery, Blackhead or North Shore Central Ambulance Fund. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. December 17, 2003 MILMORE, Lisa (June 21, 1964 - December 16, 2003)- It is with deep regret that we announce the passing at the Palliative Care Unit of the Sir Leonard A. Miller Center on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, of a devoted mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and dear friend, Lisa Milmore, aged 39 years, of Bishop`s Falls, formerly of Avondale. Left with fond and loving memories are her children: Christopher and Jessica, her parents, Annie Devereaux, Edmonton, AB and Patrick Milmore, St. John`s; her fiancé, Darryl Reid, Bishop`s Falls; her sisters and brothers: Margaret Linthorne (Fred), Georgetown, Leanne (Gerard) Kelly, Patrick (Cathy) Milmore, Kevin (Michelle) Milmore all at Edmonton, AB, Con (Sandra) Milmore, Mt. Pearl, and the father of her children, Freeman Green (Linda), Bishop`s Falls; her dear aunts, uncles, cousins and a large circle of other relatives and friends, both in Avondale and Bishop`s Falls. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood on Wednesday, December 1! 7, 2003 from 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Funeral will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2003 with 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Assumption Church, Avondale. Cremation to follow. Inurnment to take place in Bishop`s Falls at a later date. Please visit www.dunphysfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. ³God be with you until we meet again² December 17, 2003 SULLIVAN, Cyril Kitchener - Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge n the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Cyril Sullivan of Pouch Cove, aged 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Mina (April 2002) and son Wayne (1980). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughters: Marie Strugnell (Charles) and Irene Noseworthy (Chester); sons: Cyril Jr. (Roslyn) and Chris (Dianne); fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn are his sisters: Doris Williams, Beatrice Sullivan (Clarence) and Lois Noseworthy (Charles); brothers: Rex Sullivan (Olive) and Harry Sullivan; sisters-in-law: Mary Sullivan, Norma Sullivan, Helen Noseworthy and Beatrice Noseworthy; brother-in-law Robert Noseworthy; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service to! take place on Friday, December 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the All Saints Anglican Parish Hall Building Fund. December 17, 2003

Hi All; Our Ancestors could never imagine that their "Christmas Tradition" could change from a blissful, religious, a "no worry, no nonsense", hardly any gift exchanges and real Christmas Trees to "not so religious", in some cases the real meaning of Christmas lost through worries and fear of not having enough funds for that highly expensive gift for a loved one or friend, an Artificial Christmas Tree decorated so beautiful with different colors of ELECTRIC lights gleaming through inside and outside of the homes. What a magnificent sight, oh, but only if they could return, just for one hour, one hour? yes, they would surely drop dead from the change and beauty of it all. There would be a mulitude of questions and oh yes, why are the Church Bells not ringing on Christmas Eve in our beautiful little out-ports any longer? where have all the Settlers migrated too? why, we don't even have fish cooked for dinner on Christmas Eve!! What? did I misunderstand? no more fishing off our New! foundland and Labrador Shores? Where did all the fish go me by? my oh my, the Roads are so nice and smooth!! did you call it pavement? what is it? why do you all have these cold stone cellars?? wood is much better and not near as damp. What do you call that Bird sitting on the Table? huh, Turkey eh? what happened to Rabbits, Turs, Ducks or even a Goose? no by, really? what's a LICENCE? What have you guys did to yerselves? Where's all of the "Mummers? What kind of Government is in power now? thought so!! Ok ggggg grandfather!!! this is life as it is today for us and you ALL made it possible and better for us, I think!!! I still celebrate our old traditional Christmas, try to anyways, with the exception of the Turkey, Tree, lights and the great exchange of gifts and I do have a car. I still make my old fashioned Christmas molasses Bread, jiggs dinner along with the Turkey, never was too fond of the heavy fruit cakes that grandmother made, but I have changed to making Gum drop cake, peach and boiled raisin, cherry and Apricot cakes and they too are so yummy. I also make "Cut Glass Cookies" on December 23rd. Cut Glass? yep, but it's jello or jelly!! not glass by!! no more "Mummers" come around here and I do miss that tradition. We now fill our own stockings, no Christmas striped candy, peppermint knobs, cake and fruit, but a lot of cute small gifts stuffed in there. I cook my dinner on an ELECTRIC Stove and just have to turn the switch on for light throughout the entire house, what a switch Grandfather, huh? but I sure would love a reunion for just one more "Old Fashion Christmas" with Santa being pulled by Horses and Sleigh and a real tree with no pretty lights, just tinsel, garland and old fashioned Bulbs and the smell of dinner cooking on that old wood burning Stove again, just once again!! dress up and tag along with the other Mummers. "Lest we ever forget our old fashioned traditional Newfoundland and Labrador Christmas". Cheers Evelyn

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Tuesday, December 16, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BENSON, Ethel (nee Pitcher) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed this life quietly on Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Glenbrook Lodge Nursing Home in her 94th year. Predeceased by her best friend and husband Eleazer (Bense), January 1997. Left with loving memories are her ³one and only² daughter Lynne (David); her granddaughter Kathie; her great-granddaughter Ashlie, and Kathie`s father Basil. Also her sisters-in-law: Irene (Jack), Susie (Toronto) and Stella (Florida); many nieces, nephews, cousins, special cousins: Cecil Benson (Pearl), Audrey Lindstrom (Robert), Thomas Benson (Shirley), Rev. Gerald Benson (Ruth) and other relatives and friends. Ethel`s family would like to thank the staff at Glenbrook Lodge for their compassion and care during her stay there and a special thanks to Audrey and Bob Lindstrom and their family for their support and help. Friends may call at Barrett`s Funer! al Home, 328 Hamilton avenue on December 17, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Special viewing for family members only at 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Barrett`s Chapel on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 16, 2003 MACDONALD, Sharon Josephine - Passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday, December 14, 2003, Sharon Josephine MacDonald, aged 59 years. Predeceased by her parents: Baxter and Annie King; grandparents: Mary Kate and Joseph Babstock. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Bill; three sons: Billy, Brandy (Vicki) and Morgan (special friend Loni Allen); one grandson Seth Noftle-MacDonald; sister Kay King; nephew Ferenc Gogos (Colleen); also a number of other relatives and special friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 12 noon - 4 pm and 7-9 pm on Tuesday. Then resting at Squire`s Funeral Home, Eastport from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Wednesday. Funeral service to be held from Holy Cross Anglican Church, Eastport on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Eastport. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 16, 2003 Murphy, John (Jack) - Passed away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital after a lengthy illness on Dec. 14th, John (Jack) Murphy, aged 62 years. Predeceased by father, Thomas, mother Elizabeth, sisters: Mary Merner and Florence Murphy, brother-in-law, Harry Williams. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Joan (nee Williams); son: Chris (Linda); two treasured grandchildren: Lana and Christopher Murphy. Also leaving to mourn sisters: Theresa Pearce (Art), Elizabeth Whelan (Pat), St. John`s, Madonna Minnett, St. John`s; brothers: Tom (Betty), Ontario, Tony (Yvonne), Yellowknife; brothers-in-law: David Williams (Jean), Topsail, Paul Williams (Glennys), St. John`s; sisters-in-law: Sharon Whitten (Eric), St. John`s, Margaret Wiliams. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Monday, 7 pm - 10 pm and Tuesday, 10 am - 12 noon, 2 pm - 5 pm and 7 pm - 10 pm., Wednesday, 10 am - 12 noon. Funeral to take place at Corpus Christi Ch! urch on Wednesday, December 17th at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Diabetes Assoc. December 16, 2003 POWER, Raymond Joseph - Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Center on Sunday, December 14, 2003, Raymond Joseph Power of St. John`s, formerly of Branch, Placentia Bay, age 84 years. Predeceased by his parents Mary Lucy and Bernard Power, five brothers, Alban, David, Ambrose, James Willy and John. Leaving to mourn with fond memories his loving wife Marguerite Snow, son Gerard Cleal, Montreal; step-son Paul (Sharon Snow), Bridgewater; step-daughter Sharon Snow, Florida; one sister Isabel, Placentia; sisters-in-law Sr. Irene Neville, RSM, St. Teresa`s Convent, St. John`s; Agnes Gleiforst, Colorado Springs as well as a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road Tuesday, December 16th, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, December 17th, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa`s Church, Mundy Pond at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2003. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Dr. H.! Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic. December 16, 2003 RYAN, John Washington - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on December 14, 2003, John W. Ryan, Aquaforte, age 80 years. Leaving to mourn with precious memories sister: Belle and husband Raymond Fennelly, Fermeuse; sister-in-law: Mary Ryan, Chapel`s Cove; special buddies: Peter and Jonathan Ryan; numerous nieces, nephews and the staff and friends of Fahey`s Nursing Home, Fermeuse. Resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Fermeuse, Monday, December 15 from 7 pm - 10 pm, Tuesday, December 16 from 10 am - 10 pm and Wednesday, December 17 from 10 am - 1 pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 2:30 pm from Holy Trinity Church, Ferryland. Interment to follow at R.C. Cemetery, Aquaforte. ³O Gentle Man Rest in Peace² December 16, 2003 SELLERS, Wade Chesley Erwin - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, December 15, 2003, Wade Sellers of St. John`s, aged 47 years. Predeceased by father Maxwell Sellars. Leaving to mourn his daughter Chelsea and her mother Terri Grandy-Sellars, mother Emma Sellars and brothers: Boyd (Sonya) and Brent (Christina) and their families. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, on Wednesday at Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service on Thursday, December 18 at 2 pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Coley`s Point with internment to follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Coley`s Point. Donations in his memory may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center or the Cancer Coalition for Alternative Medicine. May he rest in peace. December 16, 2003 SHEPPARD, Harold Wm. - (Avalon Masonic Lodge and longtime active member of St. Philip`s Anglican Church): Entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2003 at the General Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Harold Wm. Sheppard of St. Philip`s. Harold was born in Harbour Grace South, son of Nathaniel and Ethel (nee Squires) Sheppard on September 6, 1911. Predeceased by wife, Lillian Sheppard; infant daughter Ella and granddaughter Judy. Leaving to mourn wife, Nina; son Howard (Wanda); daughters: Ethel (Ches Barfitt), Margaret (Wallace Boone); foster-son Wayne Snow and family; grandchildren: Eddie and Lisa Lockyer, David and Danny Sheppard, Amanda and Barbara Patrick; brother: Nathan (Pearl); sister: Cedella (Max Adams), Margaret King and sister-in-law: Eileen Sheppard; Nina`s family: Todd, Judith and Adam Martin; Ross Martin; Boyd, Jeanette and Claire Martin; Jill, Sheldon, Hilary and Matthew Camp; nephews, nieces, many relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329! Freshwater Road on Monday from 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Philip`s Anglican Church. Interment at St. Philip`s Anglican Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Philip`s Anglican Church. December 16, 2003 WARD, Frances Elizabeth - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 14, 2003, Frances Elizabeth Ward, aged 78 years. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas; sisters: Theresa Ward, Nellie O`Neill and Sr. Mary Kieran Hartery and daughter-in-law: Margaret Ward. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories of a gentle mother, her three daughters: Phyllis (Ron Finlay), Marion (Edward Coombs) and Margaret (Kelly Potts); four sons: David (Ann Marie), Kieran, Billy and Fabian (Colleen); daughter-in-law: Sandra Ward; one sister: Josephine Power; one brother: Thomas Hartery (Nora); sisters-in-law: Mary St. Croix, Ann Power, Ellen O`Neill (Jim); brothers-in-law: Patrick Ward (Madonna) and Francis Molloy; eighteen precious grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends as well as the staff and residents of Oceanview Rest Home, Trepassey. The family greatly acknowledges the support, love and care given ! to Mom during her time on Dialysis at the Waterford Hospital, the Health Sciences Centre and on 4SA. Resting at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Trepassey on Monday, December 15 from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Tuesday, December 16 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. from Holy Redeemer Church, Trepassey. Interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Portugal Cove South. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation. ³Cherished memories last forever² December 16, 2003 WINSOR, Clara M. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John`s on Sunday, December 14, 2003, Clara M. Winsor of Harbour Grace, age 83 years. Predeceased by sister: Nita Abbott and brother-in-law: Howard Abbot. Leaving to mourn, husband: Norman B.; one daughter: Donna (David) Bishop, Harbour Grace; eight sons: Ed (Betty), Leonard (Mary), Gerald (Marilyn), Robert (Florence), Norman (Christine), Dean (Jo-Anne) and Carmen (Cynthia), all of Harbour Grade and Rayburne (Esther), Oshawa, ON; sixteen grandchildren: Jason (Lisette), Rudy, Rayna, Melissa, Charlene, David, Valerie, Gerald, Elizateth, Catrina, Jonathan, Holly, Victoria, Brandon, Katie and Chantelle; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Noel`s Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace until 12:00 noon Thursday, December 18. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from Coughlan United Church and Cemetery, Harbour Grace. Flowers gratefully accepted or as an expression of sympat! hy, donations in her memory may be made to Coughlan United Church, Harbour Grace. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. December 16, 2003

Hi All; Sorry there seemed to be an error entwined through the below "Obituary" of "MUGFORD, Daisy, error being that of the obituary of "MURPHY, Theresa Mary" of which was posted on December 13, 2003 and should not have been amongst today's obituaries, my apoligies on behalf of "The Telegram" error. Thank you Evelyn > Transcribed "Obituaries" for Monday, December 15, 2003, > courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. > > > BLUNDON, Herbert W. - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Sunday Dec. 14, 2003 Herbert W. Blundon of Shoal Harbour age 80 years. Predeceased by wife Matilda Dec. 14, 1997 also his mother and father, two sisters, one brother and one grandson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son Pierce (Donna), daughters Vera Stanley (Charles) and Vi Parsons (Dave), nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-grandson, three brothers Wilfred (Jessie), Raymond (Nellie), Arthur (Inez), one sister Olive Hyde (Alfred) and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home in Clarenville on Monday Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 16 from Shoal Harbour United Church with interment to follow at United Church Cemetery, Shoal Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the digital X-ray unit at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital or Shoal Harbou! > r United Church. > December 15, 2003 > > > LAWRENCE, George Samuel - Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Saturday Dec. 13th George Samuel Lawrence of Grand Bank age 81 years. Leaving to mourn wife Elizabeth, daughter Edna Price; sons Benjamin, George Jr. and Roland; seven grandchildren; brother Silas; sisters Lucy, Dorothy, Effie and Mary. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Remains resting at Warren`s Funeral Home Grand Bank on Sunday and Monday. Funeral service will take place at Saint Alban`s Anglican Church, Grand Bank on Tuesday 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery Grand Bank. Donations may be made in his memory to the Saint Alban`s Church cemetery fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren`s Funeral Home, Grand Bank. > December 15, 2003 > > > MUGFORD, Daisy - Passed peacefully away at Tobin`s Guest Home, Holyrood, on December 14th, 2003, Daisy Mugford. Aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Jim February 1996. Leaving to mourn her son Bill (Judy); granddaughter Ashley; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; special friends the Hollahans of Mt. Pearl and Betty and Tim Parsons of Seal Cove. Cremation has taken place. Family will be receiving friends at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 7-9 p.m. Monday; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th, 2003, from Barrett`s Chapel with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Rd. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. MURPHY, Theresa Mary - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Dec. 13, 2003, Theres! > a Mary Murphy, age 60 years, of Mount Pearl. Predeceased by parents Leo and Ann Companion of Corner Brook, brother John and sister Betty. Leaving to mourn husband Bob, daughter Karen Yetman (Scott), sisters Alice Howell (Baxter) of Aylesford, N.S., Marie Andrews (John) of Bracebridge, Ont., Dorothy Brake (David) and Leona Wiseman (Gareth) of Corner Brook, Frances Joyce (Greg) of Prince George, B.C., Mary Payne (Randy) of Mount Pearl, brothers Tom Companion (Marg) and Brian Companion (Lowella) of Sarnia, Ont., Master Corporal Ted Companion (Debbie) of Cold Lake, Alta., Leo Companion Jr. and Bill Companion (Judy) of Prince George, B.C., Paul Companion (Sharon) of Corner Brook, brother-in-law Don Murphy (Sharon) of St. John`s, many nieces and nephews, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7-10 p.m. and Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter`s Church, ! > Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one`s choice. > December 15, 2003 > > > WHITE, Leonard - Passed peacefully away at his residence, surrounded by his family and friends, on December 13, 2003, Leonard White, age 73 years. Retired employee of Newfoundland Power, and member of the Knights of Columbus Terra Nova Council 1452 and Archbishop Howley Assembly fourth degree. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, his devoted wife of 46 years, Loretta (nee Carter); four daughters: Loretta (Don) Murphy; Sharon (Michael) Jossa, Mississauga, ON; Marilyn (Dave) Foley, Halifax, NS; Mary (Tom) Harvey; three sons: Leonard (Geraldine); Steve (Cavell), Edmonton, AB; Peter (Anne); brother Gerard (Joan), sisters Kathleen Norris, Magdeline (Raymond) Vickers, sisters-in-law Catherine (Harold) Ronayne, Genevieve (Clarence) Penton, Gabriel Norris, Philomena Carter, brothers-in-law: Allan (predeceased Ann) MacDonald, Halifax, NS; Stephen (Dolly) Carter; grandchildren: Meagan and Matthew White, Lyndsay, Lou, Robert and Heather Jossa; Niki and Johnny Foley, Kathlee! > n and Julia White, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home 84 LeMarchant Road, St. John`s from 7-10 p.m. Sunday, and 2-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass at St. Teresa`s Church, Mundy Pond Road, St. John`s 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road, St. John`s. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Kidney foundation. ³I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over. Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever. Safely home in Heaven at last.² > December 15, 2003 > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > For information on the NFLD-LAB mail list if there should be a problem receiving mail please go here. http://www.homestead.com/verashort/index.html Look for a message in the red box > > >