The conclusion of transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Saturday, November 15, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. NOSEWORTHY - Big brother Cody is thrilled to announce the safe arrival of his little sister, Rylee Elizabeth, born to Scott & Marylynn, on Sept. 30, 2003, at 7:45 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs., at the Ottawa General Hospital. Rylee is welcomed by grandparents: Betty Murray (Poppy Alec is watching proudly from Heaven) and Donna and Rol Noseworthy. Special thanks to Dr. Batten, Dr. McCarthy & Dr. Black for their care & support. November 14, 2003 NUNES (Stamp) - Paulo and Heather are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Alexandre Christiano, born September 7, 2003, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Kevin and Urusla Stamp of St. John`s and Jose and Olga Nunes of Algarve, Portugal. Special thanks to Dr. Hart, Dr. Pugh, Dr. Seviour and all the staff at the Janeway for Alexandre`s safe arrival. November 14, 2003 PARRELL/WALSH - Chris & Cheryl of Rothesay, N.B. (formerly Goulds), are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Alison Mannette, born Oct. 10, 2003, 7 lbs. 9 ozs. Proud grandparents John & Joyce Parrell & Mary Leonard, & great-grandmother Mary Leonard. November 14, 2003 PARSONS - Richard and Sharon are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son, Richard Clyde Eric, born November 3, 2003 at 11:34 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. Proud grandparents Cynthia and George Walker, Eric and Jane Herridge, as well as great-grandparents Gideon and Olive Parsons. Forever watching over him from above, Poppy Clyde Parsons. Spoiled by Aunt Paula and Uncle Randal, Aunt Nancy and cousins Ryan, Anna, Max and special friend Abigail. Celebrating in our joy a large family and circle of friends. A very special and sincere thank you to Dr. Jeff White; caseroom nurses Bev, Marina, Annette, Barbara and Dianne; ward nurse Judy. November 14, 2003 PEDDLE - HEAD - Derek Peddle and Susan Head are pleased to announce the arrival of 6 lb., 7 oz., Julia Elizabeth on November 5th, 2003 at 0859 hours. Proud grandparents for the 19th time are Ron and Jean Peddle of Harbour Grace and for the 3rd time Jack and Florence Head of St. John`s. Many thanks to Dr. Mate, Bartellas and Delaney, caseroom nurse Lorna and her best assistant Maria Kearney, student nurses Katrina, Ashley and Karen, co-workers and friends for their love, support and gifts, and mostly the staff of 5NB who helped us realize that all mommies can breast feed. November 14, 2003 RANDELL - Big sister Megan Suzanne is thrilled to announce the arrival of her new baby brother, Nathan Douglas. Born at the Janeway Hospital, St. John`s, on October 11, 2003 at 2:46 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 121/2 ozs. Nathan is welcomed by a large circle of family and friends, including proud parents Doug and Tina (Mouland) and grandparents Doug & Faye Randell and Leonard & Gladys Mouland. Many thanks to Dr. Bartellas, the caseroom staff and the nurses of 5NB. November 14, 2003 WALSH/DEON - "We are such stuff as dreams are made on." Dave and Jennifer are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, John (Jack) Roderick Walsh, born November 10 at 11:49 p.m., weighing 6 lbs, 11 oz. John is the first grandchild for Rita Walsh (Dobbin) of St. John`s and the late John Walsh, and the first grandchild in 20 years for Fran and Rod Deon of Toronto. Also welcoming John to the family are Uncle Michael and Aunt Janine in Bolton, Ontario, and Uncle Brian, Aunt Judy, and cousin Jonathan in Nelson, BC, as well as cousin Alison in Toronto. Thanks to all our wonderful friends for their support throughout the pregnancy. Special thanks to "Auntie" Janice Manthorne for her excellent help during labour and delivery. Thanks also to Drs. O`Dea, O`Shea, and Delaney, their support staff to the outstanding teams in the caseroom and maternity wards of the HSC. November 14, 2003 WHITE - Big sister Gillian is very pleased to announce the arrival of her new baby brother, Lucas Maurice, born on August 15, 2003, weighing in at 9 lbs. 6 oz. Proud parents are Rodney & Karen White (nee Fewer), formerly of Paradise, now residing in Placentia. Special thanks to all the caseroom staff at the Health Sciences and a special thanks to Dr. Kum. Gillian was a long time waiting, but Lucas was worth the wait. November 14, 2003 WILLIAMS - Crosbie and Madonna (Manning) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their 1st child, a precious baby girl, Brooklyn Madison, on Friday, October 24/03 at 4:13 p.m. at the WHC weighing 10 lbs. 33/4 ozs. Proud grandparents are Rosemary Williams of Goulds and Vincent and Mary Manning of Torbay. Watching over Brooklyn from heaven is her own special angel, Poppy Eric Williams. We would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Heidi Kravitz for her exceptional prenatal care, along with Dr. Cherry Pike, the caseroom staff and nurses at 5NB. An extra special thank-you to Nanny Williams for all her support during Brooklyn`s arrival. Many thanks to our family and friends for their love, gifts, and warm wishes. ³From the top of her head, To the toes on her feet, Our beautiful little girl Makes our life complete.² November 14, 2003 WIRTZFELD, Eric - Debrah Wirtzfeld is pleased to announce the birth of her first child, Eric Walter. Eric arrived on October 6, 2003 at 10:34 A.M. and weighed in at 10 pounds 1/4 ounce. Proud relatives include: Audrey and Walter Wirtzfeld of Calgary, Alberta (grandparents) and Uncle Michael currently of London, Ontario. Special thanks to the staff of the 3rd floor at the WHC, Dr. Tina Delaney and Donald & Kay Tennant for all their support. November 14, 2003