Transcribed Obituaries for Monday, July 21, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. BURTON, Elizabeth (Roberts), July 23, 1934 - July 18, 2003 - Passed suddenly away as a result of a tragic accident on Friday, July 18, 2003, Elizabeth Burton aged 69 years. Predeceased by her daughter Sandy. Leaving behind with fond and loving memories are her husband Herbert, three daughters; Cathy (Cliff), Jackie (Robert), Joanne (Kevin); two sisters Ruth (Richard), Suzanne (Bertram), brother Dan (Grace) and will be missed by her six grandchildren. Visitation will take place at Fewer`s Funeral Home, Clarenville, on Monday, July 21, 2003 with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CNIB, designated for macular degenerative research. July 21, 2003 FINLAYSON, Leida - Slipped peacefully away in the presence of her family Saturday afternoon, July 19th at the Health Sciences Centre; she was 31 years old. Throughout her illness with cancer, lovely Leida remained graceful and courageous to the end. Leida was predeceased by her grandparents Belle and Thomas Finlayson, her opa Paul Sala, uncle Tom, and cousin Laura. Leida will be most lovingly remembered and forever sadly missed by her parents Duncan and Renee; sister Jennifer and her partner Jean Marquis; grandmother Ida; aunts Arlene, Ilona, Betty; and cousins Elin, Michael, Trevor and his partner Melinda, as well as by her extended family across the country. Leida will also be fondly remembered and missed by her wide circle of exceptional friends - including ³the usual suspects.² Greatly appreciated during the last few months is the loving support of friends and family away and the very special community of friends in St. John`s. Leida`s family appreciates the care given b! y the nurses and doctors at the H. Bliss Murphy Centre and 4 North A at the Health Sciences Centre. The time and place of celebration of Leida`s life will be announced later. July 21, 2003 HARRIS, (nee Payne), Valerie Susan - Passed away at Fort McMurray, Alberta on Thursday, July 17, 2003, Valerie Susan Harris (nee Payne) of Fort McMurray, AB, formerly of Harbour Grace, age 49 years. Predeceased by father: Edward; brother: Donald; sisters: Shirley Green and Rosalind Payne; niece: Barbara Keen; brother-in-law: Brian King and father-in-law: Nicholas Harris. Leaving to mourn: husband: Christopher, daughter: Leslie and son: Christopher, all of Fort McMurray, AB; mother: Frances S. Payne, Harbour Grace; two brothers: James (Clara) Payne, Toronto, ON and John (Linda) Payne, Harbour Grace; two sisters: Mae King, Harbour Grace and Phyllis (Richard) Keen, Lower Sackville, NS; mother-in-law: Alison Harris, Whitbourne; sisters-in-law: Gail (Edward) Follett, St, John`s and Cindy (Oral) Vaters, Whitbourne; also a number of nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME, HARVEY STREET, HARBOUR GRACE with visitation hours by reque! st of the family on Tuesday, July 22 from 2-5 p.m., 7-9:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. from St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Harbour Grace. A private inurnment will take place at St. Paul`s Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers; as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul`s Anglican Church Restoration Fund, Harbour Grace. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. July 21, 2003 HOUNSELL, Lloyd - Aged 77 years of Pound Cove passed peacefully away on July 18, 2003 at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, St. John`s. Predeceased by parents, Arthur and Emma Jane (Mullins) Hounsell and son, Arthur Jr. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife, Carrie; sons, A. Phillip (Margaret) of Marystown and Derrick (Leeanne) of Pickering, Ont.; daughters, Jeanette of St. John`s and Donna (Albert Parsons) of Gander; Sisters, Olive (George Blackwood) of Brookfield, Maisie (Roy Vincent - deceased) of Mount Pearl and Phyllis (Alec Janes) of Mount Pearl; grandchildren, Lori and Lesley (Rogers), Allison and Mark (Parsons), Stacee, Danica and Chelsea (Hounsell); and a large circle of family and friends. Funeral service was held on July 21 at St. Thomas United Church in Pound Cove with Rev. M. Bowlby officiating. Interment followed at St. Thomas Cemetery, Pound Cove. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove, Musgrave Harbour. July 21, 2003 MARCOTTE, Gladys V. (nee Masters, Grant) - Passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 20, 2003 at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family, Gladys V. Marcotte. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill), July 1982; her second husband Armand (Tony), February 1998; and her daughter Lorraine, December 2000; stepson Louie Marcotte, July 2003. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her five daughters: Patricia (Ray), New York, Geraldine Parker, New York, Antoinette (Cyril), St. John`s, Barbara Martin Kovic, Connecticut, Charlotte (Clifton), St. John`s; son-in-law James Brophy, St. John`s; two stepdaughters: Dorothy and Ellen, Brigus South; stepson Michael, St. John`s; three brothers: James (Mabel), William (Doreen), Levi (Carol); sixteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; also a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. an! d 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held from St. Teresa`s Parish, Mundy Pond at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Interment to follow at the Field of Honor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. July 21, 2003 WHITTEN, Mary Ivy - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Hennessey`s Guest Home, Mary Ivy Whitten, age 98 years. Predeceased by her daughter Mary Hayes and sons-in-law Robert Patterson and William Rose. Leaving to mourn three sons: Edward and Fran Durdle, Ontario, John and Cathy, St. John`s, Robert and Barbara, St. John`s; five daughters: Teresa and husband Roland Berthiaume, Ontario, Christine, Ontario, Florence Patterson, Scotland, Kathleen Rose, Ontario, Yvonne and husband George Juvenville, Ontario, also friend Mary Durdle and family, many nieces, nephews and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22 from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service on Wednesday at Caul`s Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. July 21, 2003