Transcribed Obituaries for Thursday, August 14, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. HARTERY, Gertrude - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, of Portugal Cove South, age 90 years. Predeceased by her parents, sister and brothers. Leaving to mourn her sister-in-law Eileen Hartery, St. John`s; nephew Joseph (Frances) Coombs and family, Portugal Cove South; niece Gertrude (Bill Drover) and family, Ft. McMurray, AB; many other nieces, nephews and friends, including the residents and staff of Oceanview Rest Home, Trepassey. Visitation at Fahey`s Funeral Home, Trepassey on Thursday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14 from Holy Rosary Church, Portugal Cove South. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Portugal Cove South. August 14, 2003 KEARSEY, Francis Joseph - Passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, Francis Joseph Kearsey in his 82nd year. Frank was a War Veteran, born and raised in St. John`s. Predeceased by his mother Ellen and father Thomas. Leaving to remember his devoted wife, Rosanna (Rose Fleming) and his two daughters: Fran Pugh and Sandra White. Fran and Jack Pugh with whom he resided, and their three sons: Ryan, Ash, Dr. Christian (wife Dr. Cheryl) and their two children: Evan and Megan, who kept Grand Nan and Grand Pop entertained through very difficult times. Sandra and Ron White and their two daughters: Andrea and Tania (husband Shannon Drover). Also leaving to remember him are his older brothers: James and Lawrence. A special thank you to Janet Miller and Sheila Dominix, kind and gentle people, who provided the best of care to him. Visitation for Family Only at Caul`s Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Interment in the Field ! of Honor following Family Mass at Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Friday, August 15, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Lung Association. August 14, 2003 LYNCH, Bertha Jane (nee Green) - At her daughter`s residence, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, in her 82nd year. Bertha Lynch, loving companion of Arthur Harper for the past 45 years; dear mother of Winston and his wife Pat of Ottawa and Margaret Kirch of Milton. Survived by her sister Sarah Pearl Mansfield of Toronto. Cherished grandmother of Cheryl, Glen, Diana, Darrin, Shawn and Mark and ten great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (South of Wellesley) on Friday, August 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the Coach House Chapel of the funeral home on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery. Parking adjacent to funeral home. August 14, 2003 FOWLER, Ethel - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on August 13, 2003, age 75 years, of Bell Island. Predeceased by husband Henry; three sons: Walter, Patrick and Henry Jr. Left to mourn with loving memories, children: Ray (Tish), ON, Bill (Eileen), Bell Island, Kevin, AB, Gerald at home, Sis (Lester), Bell Island, Mary Hammond (Wayne), AB, Shirley Costello (Rick), Cambridge, Val Gorman (Greg), Bell Island, Rick (Tina), Cambridge, Brian, Bell Island, Paul (Rhonda), Cambridge, Noel (Angel) at home, Shawn, ON, Brenda, Bell Island; one sister Ursula Mugford, Bell Island; 25 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Sheila Pynn, St. John`s and Kay Gosse, ON; as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast`s Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Michael`s Church. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island. August 14, 2003 TAYLOR, Eliza (nee Delaney) - Passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family, at the Health Sciences Centre, on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, Eliza Taylor of Foxtrap, age 74 years. Predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Annie; sons: Gregory David and Dennis; husband: Reginald; brother: Eddie Jim and daughter-in-law: Sharon. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories seven sons: Douglas (Diane), Harve, Reginald (Ruth), Boyd (Trixie), Des (Beverly), John (Elizabeth) and Jeff (Diane); three daughters: Joy (Reg), Renee (Gerry) and Pam (Derek); one sister: Mary Emma Greenslade. Remembered lovingly by her twenty-one grandchildren and one great-grandson as well as a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation on Thursday 4-9:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday, August 16, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at All Saint`s Church, Foxtrap. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Dunn`s Hill, Foxtrap. Fl! owers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to All Saint`s Parish, Foxtrap. A saint has passed from our midst and is on her way to Heaven August 14, 2003