Transcribed "Obituaries" for Tuesday, November 25, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. COOPER, Samuel W. - Died on November 24, 2003, suddenly but peacefully, surrounded with his family`s love at St. Clare`s Hospital, at age 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Florence in 2001. Leaving with wonderful memories are his children: daughter Pam Crossan (Owen), sons Harold (Nancy), Eric (Debbie) and John (Lynn); also left with the warmest of memories are his grandchildren: Steve, Jamie, Grant, Bryan, Hilary, Wesley and Hannah; sisters: Janet Thistle (Ontario), Florence Stevens (Frank) and Pamela Cooper; in-laws Lorraine Parsons (Russell), Cal Sellers (Joyce), Myrtle Penney (George), Alma Adams (Max) and Stella Baggs (Bert); also left with fond memories is a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, from 10 am to 10 pm Tuesday and 10 am-12 noon Wednesday. Funeral service 2 pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2003, from Elim Penecostal Tabernacle, corner of Empire Avenue and Ropewalk Lane. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant! Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Elim Building Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of one`s choice. ³His life was lived full with family, love and faith. Although he will be missed by his family, his values and love will remain with us throughout our lives.² November 25, 2003 FAGAN, Jordan (Butcher/ Businessman) - Passed peacefully away at his residence in Foxtrap, age 68. He was a faithful member of the SUF No. 33 Kelligrews, District Grand Lodge No. 5, Supreme Grand Lodge of Newfoundland. Predeceased by brother Raymond 2003, nephew Gordon Taylor 2003. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Christine of 48 years, sons: Nelson (Gail), Don (Shelley); daughters: Sandra Porter (Gerald), Michelle Fagan (Dale), sister Violet Taylor, Brothers-in-law: Harold Taylor and Wilson Greeley; Sisters-in-law: Emma Fagan and Julie Greeley; grandchildren: Nelson, Justin, Christina, Colleen, Jennifer, Christopher, Curtis and Joanne; great-grandchildren: Elisa, Brandon, Courtney, Andrea. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home Kelligrews on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral service in All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 2 pm. Interment in the Anglican Cem! etery, Dunne`s Hill Road, Foxtrap. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice. November 25, 2003 FLEMING, Mary Winifred (nee Gillespie) - Passed peacefully away at Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Hospital, Old Perlican, in the loving presence of her devoted family members on November 21, 2003, Mary Fleming, aged 70. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, she leaves to mourn the love of her life, Don, and their children, Catherine (Jim Spinney), Bill (Hope), Brian and Kelly; five grandchildren, Cameron, Brock, Daniel, Caitlin and Richard; special friends, Sharon Evans, Frances Broderick and Bernice Woodrow; and many friends and other relatives at home and abroad. Funeral service will be held on November 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Assumption Parish, Bay de Verde. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to the Arthritis Society. Those who bring Sunshine to the Lives of others, can not Keep it from Themselves. November 25, 2003 LUSH, Granville - Passed peacefully away at the Newfoundland Central Health Centre at Grand Falls-Windsor on Nov. 23, aged 81 years. Predeceased by wife Mabel. Leaving to mourn sons: Clyde (Bridget), Eugene (Bessie), Bruce (Linda), and Boyd (Patricia); sisters: Josie Murphy, Phyllis (Baxter) Tulk. Also left to remember him were eight grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral Services from the Salvation Army Citadel, Gambo, at 11:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Gambo. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association. November 25, 2003 O`KEEFE, (Frank) Francis Peter - (retired CN machinist), aged 67 years, passed peacefully away after a brief illness on Monday, November 24, 2003, at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Eileen O`Keefe. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 45 years, Margaret (nee Squires); five children: Lynn (Jean-Claude), Cathy, Dianne, Gerry (Joan) and David; four special grandchildren, Ashley, Katie, Sabria and Fabiano; special sister-in-law Mabel Abbott and family, special family friends, Donna Dillon, Perry Burke, Bill and Bernice, as well as many special friends from Warbury Street and the Salmonier Line. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Tuesday from 10 am - 10 pm and Wednesday from 10 am - 10 pm. Funeral mass on Thursday, November 27, 2003, at 9:30 am from St. Patrick`s Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Palliative Care Un! it, L.A. Miller Centre. As Dad Always Said ³WHOA! WHOA!² November 25, 2003 PIERCEY, Olive - Passed peacefully away at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista on Sunday, November 23, 2003, Olive Piercey of Port Rexton, age 95 years. Predeceased by her husband Ralph. Leaving to mourn her son Cecil (Lillian), Port Rexton; four grandchildren Stephen, Allan, Trudy and Bradley; great-grandchildren Sarah, Jessica, James, Amy and Joey and a circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Port Rexton. Funeral service 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2003, from Anglican Church, Port Rexton with interment at Anglican Cemetery, Port Rexton. In her memory flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to Christ Church, Port Rexton. November 25, 2003 PYNN, Mrs. Florence D. - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2003, Florence D. Pynn of Clarke`s Beach formally South River), aged 86 years. Predeceased by husband Pleamon, sisters Lillian Clarke and Ina (Thomas) Lynch and brothers Lewis Joyce in infancy and Rendell Joyce. Leaving to mourn sons: Edward John ³Jack² (Lynn), Gordon (Joanne); sister Jean Brinson; brother Clyde Joyce; brothers-in-law: Alpheus Clarke, Bill (Gertie) Pynn; sisters-in-law: Ada Joyce, Evelyn Pynn; 2 grandchildren: Gary and John; 2 step-grandchildren: Debbie (Dave) Dyok, Steward (Gerri) Danforth; 2 great-grandchildren: Jacqueline and Jesse; 3 step-great grandchildren: Brittany, Samantha and Madison; special nieces and nephews: Margaret (Wallace) Mugford, Lynne (Clarence) Russell, Carolyn (Leslie) Nurse, Wayne (Nora) Clarke. A number of other nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Clarke`s Beach. Visitation! Tuesday 2-5 pm, 7-9 pm; Wednesday 10-12 noon. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at 2:00 pm from the United Church, Clarke`s Beach. Interment in the United Church Cemetery, Clarke`s Beach. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. November 25, 2003 RALPH, Nathan - Passed peacefully away on November 24, 2003 at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, Nathan Ralph aged 93 years. Predeceased by wife Edna in 1990. Left with fond and loving memories are sons Roy and wife Marie, Wayne and wife Sandra, grandsons Wayne (Anita Symonds) and Christopher. Two sisters Elsie Wells and Mildred Davis, sister-in-law Nora Ralph, special family friend Marjorie Collins. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends, especially those at 2 East Escasoni. A special thank-you to the caring staff at 2 East and 2 West Escasoni. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9, and on Wednesday from 10-12. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, November 26, at 2:00 pm from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. November 25, 2003 SQUIRES, Abram J. Squires (Jack) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, November 23, 2003, at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex in his 91st year, Abram J. Squires (Jack), formerly of Old Perlican, T.B. A member of Cabot LOL #49 for 73 years as well as a member of the Royal Black Preceptory. Predeceased by wives Lucy (1980), Grace (2001) and son Wesley (2002). Leaving to mourn with fond memories four sons: Max (Rose Marie), Kingston, ON, Lorne (Doreen), Mt. Pearl, Don (Shirley), Clinton, ON, Hickman (Gloria), Taylor, B.C.; one daughter, Daphne (Bill Benson), St. John`s, one daughter-in-law, Donna, Alliston, ON; two step-sons: Lindow (Carryl), Paul (Kay); one step-daughter, Sophie (Clarence); thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Rachel Rose (Bonavista), Mary Parsons (Bridgewater, NS); several nephews and nieces as well as a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Hopkins Funeral Home, Old Perlican. Visitat! ion 7-10 Monday, 10-10 Tuesday, 10-12 Wednesday. Funeral to follow at 2:00 from St. Andrew`s By the Sea United Church. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew`s By the Sea United Church, Old Perlican, or The Mazol Shriners Patient and Transportation Fund. November 25, 2003 WELLS, David M. (Retired employee of Marine Atlantic) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, November 24, 2003, David Maurice Wells of Mount Pearl, age 68 years. Predeceased by his parents William and Millicent and sister Glenda Moores. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife Bernice of 42 years; two devoted daughters Cathy Wells and Cindy Carter (Dennis); two adoring grandsons: Christopher Wells and Monroe Carter all of Mount Pearl. Special nephew David Moores of Brampton, ON; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Winter (Wilson), Helen Winter (Warrick) and Shirley England (Warren); as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday. Funeral service to take place from the Church of the Ascension on Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, don! ations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Heart and Stroke Foundation. November 25, 2003