Transcribed Obituaries for Sunday, September 14, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. AVERY, Wilfred - Passed peacefully away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, Wilfred Avery of Southport, aged 83 years. Predeceased by his sister, Dorothy, and brother, Chesley. Left with fond and loving memories his brother William (Myria) of Shoal Harbour, nieces Elaine Stringer (Garfield) of Shoal Harbour, Evelyn Avery of Southport, nephew Winston Avery of Port Blandford, nieces Susette Peddle (Trace) of Clarenville, Shelly Littlejohn (Norman) of Bay Roberts, nephews Larry Tippet (Corrine) and Sterling Tippet (Sylvia) of Alberta, great-nieces and nephews and a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Little Heart`s Ease. Funeral will take place Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the United Church, Southport, with interment in United Cemetery, Little Heart`s Ease. September 14, 2003 CAINES, Wilhelmina V. - Passed peacefully away at her residence in St. John`s on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, Wilhelmina (Gill) Caines, aged 81 years. Predeceased by husbands Herbert Gill and Ted Caines. Left to cherish the memory of a loving mother are her children: Rick Gill (Pauline), Wanda (Wayne Fost), and Gordon Gill (Shelley); a devoted grandmother to Gregory and Peter Gill, Jason and Jeremy Fost, Mark and Brian Penney and granddaughter Julie Gill (her precious angel). Also survived by three step-children: Marilyn Burt, Bruce and Derrick Caines; sisters-in-law Rosalie Dawe, Pamela Rose and Dorothy Acreman; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and her dear friends. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Waterford, HSC Dialysis Units and Elizabeth Towers. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Monday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to be held from Barrett`s Cha! pel at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2003. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honour. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the General Hospital Health Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. September 14, 2003 DAY, Drucilla - Passed peacefully away on Sept. 13, 2003 at St. Luke`s Homes, Drucilla Day, aged 88 years. Predeceased earlier this week on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003 by her beloved husband George of 62 years. Left with fond and loving memories are her children: Shirley Rooney (John), Bill (Fiona), Halifax, N.S., and Gary (Geraldine); six grandchildren: Alex and Jennifer Rooney, Simon Cooper and Penny Dobbin, and Melissa and Amanda Day; and five great-grandchildren. She is survived by her twin sister, Minnie Kirby, of Wilmington, Mass., U.S.A., sister Winnie Taylor of Corner Brook, and brother-in-law Herbert (Lavinia) Day, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. Visitation Sunday from 2 p.m.-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service will be held from St. Thomas Anglican Church on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accep! ted or charitable donations in her memory may be made to St. Thomas Anglican Church. September 14, 2003 GRANT, Steven William - Passed peacefully away at home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, Steven William Grant, aged 32 years. Predeceased by his grandfathers: Vincent Grant and Frank Thorne. Left with fond memories are his parents William and Barbara, sister Christine Rodgers, special brother-in-law Bill; brother William Jr. (friend Catherine Dyer), two nieces: Melody and Emma Rodgers, two grandmothers: Margaret Grant and Betty Thorne, very special aunt Margaret Novorol, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends, as well as all of his friends from Special Olympics. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Parish, Mundy Pond. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Vera Perlin Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. September 14, 2003 KING, Michael F. - Passed peacefully away at Placentia Health Care Centre on Sept. 13, 2003, Michael Francis King of Fox Harbour, age 73 years. Predeceased by his parents, Dennis and Mary King, father- and mother-in-law Patrick and Jane Anne Murphy, brother-in-law Thomas Murphy, sister-in-law Connie Murphy. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Mary (Fox Harbour), daughter Michelle Healey (Al), grandsons Steven and Marc, Stephenville, son Shawn (Louise), grandchildren Meghynn, Montreal, and Dylan, Toronto. Also mourning are his brothers and sisters: Theresa Healey (Adrian), Agnes Duke (Paddy), Dennis (Sharon), Raymond (Elaine), Madonna Willcott (Matt), and Mary McGrath (John); and Mary`s brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Griffiths (Mike), Pat (Blanche), Gordon (Irene), Shirley White (Tim) and Maria; all his nieces, nephews, special cousin Mary Murphy Hynes (Wish); godmother Elizabeth Maher and family, Aunt Rita King, all the cousins from the other King families; special friends Mik! e O`Reilly (Hammer), Mary and Con Parsons, Leonard King, Tom and Linda Whiffen, and Bell Dready and her family. Resting at Coombs` Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Interment to follow in Coombs` Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia. September 14, 2003 ROSE, Frank Stewart Jr. (Poppy) - Passed peacefully away after a brief illness on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, Frank Stewart Rose Jr. (Poppy), aged 69 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his six children: Susan (Wilf Squires), Gary (Debbie), Randy (Angie), Frank (Ann), Cherie and Doris (Fabian); 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; the mother of his children, Marjorie; two brothers: Raymond (Nina, deceased), and Winston (Ada); also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Former St. John`s Metrobus driver, and St. John`s city council worker. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Sunday from 1-10 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 7-10 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to be held from Wesley United Church on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barrett`s.ca to sign the memorial guest book. September 14, 2003 SHEARS, Thelma (nee Bugden) - Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 at the age of 69 years. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Mary Bugden, sisters Neila and Mary, and brothers Harold and John. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories Dave Shears (Yvonne), Baie Verte, Holly Pickett (John), Clarenville, Dawne Lalor (George), Cobh, Ireland, and Rod Shears, Goose Bay; sister Vivian House (Maxwell), Bellburns; brothers Ben Bugden (Betty), Norris Point, Walter Bugden, Bellburns; grandchildren Michael and Lori Pickett, and David Lalor; brothers-in-law Ben Shears (Beatrice), Austin Shears (Myra); sisters-in-law Evelyn Tiller (friend Bob), Maxine Osmond (David), Sharon Otten (Klaus), Georgina Toms (Lloyd), and a large circle of relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Wimbleton`s Baie Verte Peninsula Funeral Home, Baie Verte, on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.! m. Funeral services on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Wimbleton`s Funeral Home. Interment to follow at St. Paul`s Anglican Cemetery, Baie Verte. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. September 14, 2003 SIMMONS, Lemuel J. - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, Lemuel J. Simmons, aged 97 years (one month short of his 98th birthday). Predeceased by wife Margaret in 1985. Left to mourn are five children: Ruby Rowe (Howard, deceased), Walter (Maisie), Dr. James (Loraine), Doris Bishop (Eric) and Nellie Whelan (Vern); 11 grandchildren: Douglas Rowe (Diane), Valerie Rowe, Elaine Coffin (David), Robert Simmons (D.D.), Patti (Paul Stamp), Tammy Ames (Bob), Ted and David Simmons, Geoffrey Whelan (Tina), Jason Whelan (Lynanne), Sherry Reynolds (Rodney); five great-grandchildren: Michael and Alex Coffin, Kosta Noel, Nicholas Simmons and Alexandra Ames; one sister: Violet Tomkins; also many other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road., from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m.-12 noon Monday. Funeral service from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Paradise ! Cemetery. Flowers graciously declined. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Patrick`s Mercy Home. September 14, 2003