Transcribed "Obituaries" for Monday, October 20, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. DENINE, William Francis - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at St. Luke`s Home on Saturday, October 18, 2003. William Francis Denine, in his 79th year. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis; two sons William and Randy; four brothers Patrick, Aiden, John and Francis. Leaving to mourn his children Barbara Dodd (Terence), Dave Denine (Shirley); Rhonda Peddle (Cecil), Judy Davis (James), Richard Denine, Janice Murphy, Kimberly Bertrand (Jean-Luc); 14 grandchildren; six sisters Margaret Pittman, Alice Mayo, Catherine Mallard (Kevin), Stella Mercer (Hubert), Mary Mercer (John), Ann Quinlan (John); two brothers, Leo Denine and Joseph Denine (Greta) Springhill N.S.; also a large circle of family members and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Sunday, October 19, 2003 from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. and Monday, October, 20, 2003 from 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Ch! urch. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. October 20, 2003 GOWER, Susan Jane - At peace on October 19, 2003 in her 57th year after a valiant struggle against cancer. Loving mother of Stephanie and Heather, beloved wife of Charles and devoted sister of Peter. Survived by her mother Maxine Slemon, and predeceased by her father Dr. Harold Slemon. She will be greatly missed by family and numerous friends. Cremation will be followed by a memorial service, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21st, 2003 at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or to Sue`s favored charity, Foster Parents Plan. October 20, 2003 PARDY (Downton), Mildred Elizabeth ³Liz² - Alfred Street, Dartmouth, passed away October 18, 2003, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in St. John`s, NL, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Witten) Downton. Liz volunteered for many years in the library at Harbourview School and helped shaped the lives of the children of North Dartmouth. In recognition of over 20 years of voluntary service to her community she was awarded the Golden Apple Award by the Dartmouth School Board. For over 25 years she was the building superintendent of a large apartment building where she became a good friend and confidant to many of the tenants and children who resided in the building. Liz is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Samuel Clayton Pardy; her only child, Matthew and his wife Joyce, Dartmouth; she was a beloved Grandma of Alexandra, Eric and Emma. She is also survived by brother, Gordon (Gwen); sisters, Sylvia (Terry), Brenda (Winston), all of Newfoundland; Barb (Jim! ), Georgia; brothers-in-law, Ron and George (Marg); sisters-in-law, Judy (Fred) and Eleanor Keeping; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Stairs Memorial United Church, 44 Hester St., Darmouth, Rev. Sandra Carruthers officiating. Interment in Mount Hermon Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her grandchildren`s education fund at CIBC Wise Road Branch, Dartmouth. E-mail condolences may be sent to: 1065@alderwoods.com October 20, 2003 TAYLOR, Patricia E. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hopital on Saturday, October 18, 2003, Patricia Taylor aged 73 years. Predeceased by her husband Edward A. Taylor (2002). Leaving to mourn many special relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton`s Funeral Home, Brigus. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from Broughton`s Funeral Home, Brigus. Interment to follow in the Convention Cemetery, Brigus Gullies. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Carbonear General Hospital. October 20, 2003 VALLIS, John William - Passed peacefully away Sunday, October 19, 2003, John William Vallis. He was 83 years old. He and his wife, the former Mary McDonald, had been living at the Masonic Park. Jack, as he was affectionately known, was predeceased by his wife, Eva, and left behind two children. His son, David Vallis and his wife, Patsy, live in St. John`s, and his daughter, Judy, lives in California with her husband Mel Bohnet. Remembering him lovingly are the two children raised by David, Lorilee in St. John`s and Cory in Alberta. Cory is married and has one child, Paige. His grandchildren in California are Lori, and Leigh Bohnet who, with his wife, Kristen, have two children, Evan and Jackson, Jack`s great-grandchildren. Preceding him in passing were his four sisters, Queen, Robena, Etta, and Hazel. His brother, Claude and his wife, Edith, reside in St. John`s. Also mourning Jack are numerous nephews and nieces, and his many stepchildren and step-grandchildren in Mary`s fa! mily. Especially close to him were Mary`s daughter Bernadette and her husband Mike Walsh and their children, also sister-in-law Catherine Moores. He was a hard worker, having retired about twenty years ago from what is now known as Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Jack was born in Burgeo, the son of a sea captain, Earnest George Vallis, and grew up in St. John`s, attending Bishop Feild College. There are many people all over Newfoundland that Jack has known over the years and all loved him. He was a gentleman and a gentle man, a pleasure to be around, and loved to tease you with a twinkle in his eye, saying, ³Now, you be good!² And (smiling) ³That`s your fault!² Jack was a true Newfoundlander and loved the old traditional folk songs, although his favourite in his later years was ³Danny Boy² and he played the tape over and over. Following cremation, there will be a memorial service at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., St. John`s at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22. The famil! y wish to express their gratitude to the caring staff at Masonic Park for making Jack`s last days comfortable. In Lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to make a donation to the Masonic Park in his name. The addresss is Masonic Park, Mount Carson Ave., Mount Pearl, NF, A1N 3K5. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. October 20, 2003 WHELAN, Cyril James - Passed peacefully, but suddenly away on Sunday, October 19, 2003. Cyril James Whelan, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Dobbin). Leaving to mourn with many treasured memories his wife Catherine, eight children Connie (Bruce) King, Shawn (Marion), Brian (Clara), John (Paula), Tony (Susan), Barry (Florence), Kitty Whelan, and Eddie (Annette); nineteen loving grandchildren; sister Mary (Gerald) Connolly; two brothers John (Mary) and Leonard; sisters-in-law Betty (Don) Penny, and Barbara Dobbin; two brothers-in-law Kevin (Cynthia) Dobbin and Shawn (Lorette) Dobbin; special cousin David (Barbara) Martin, and a large circle of devoted nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Monday from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mass of Christain Burial to take place on Wednesday October 22, 2003, at 10 a.m. from St. Paul`s Church, Newfoundland Dr. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre C! emetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Cyril`s memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. ³May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace² October 20, 2003 WILLIAMS, Catherine M. (nee King) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex on October 19, 2003, Catherine Williams, aged 93 years. Predeceased by her husband William 1970. Leaving to mourn her sisters Theresa Palfrey and Eileen Brown; brother Joe King; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Sunday 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and Monday 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mass of Chrisitan Burial Tuesday 11:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery Bay Bulls. October 20, 2003