Transcribed Obituaries for Thursday, August 28, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. Andrew F. Ryan June 6, 1991 - August 27, 2003 Athlete, Artist, Musician, Budding Mechanical Engineer, Brother, Son, Grandson, Nephew and Cousin. Died of cancer, age 12 Leaving to mourn with heavy, sadly broken hearts and beautiful memories are parents Michael and Jennette (Coates); a beautiful little sister Anna and older sister Meghan (predeceased in 1996); grandparents: Philip and Nellie Coates, Botwood and Frank and Phyllis Ryan, St. John`s; aunts Phyllis (Terry) and Francine (Jim) and uncle Ernie; and a large and loving circle of special relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. One day of public reception only on Friday, August 29, 2003. Funeral service and celebration of Andrew`s life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, Waterford Bridge Road. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. The family prefers not to receive flowers or gifts but asks in lieu that memorial donation! s be made to the Children`s Wish Foundation, Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter or the Candlelighters Association. August 28, 2003 COLBERT, Annie - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital, in the presence of her loving family, on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, Annie Colbert of St. Michael`s, aged 85 years. Predeceased by her husband John, son Harold and daughter Shirley Norman. Mourning her passing are her daughters: Mildred (Pete), Cynthia (John); brothers Will Walsh (Clara), Albert Walsh (Mary); son-in-law Jim Norman; special niece Yvonne (Boyd); grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of loyal friends. Resting at Ryan`s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls. Visitation on Thursday, August 28, from 2 - 10 p.m. and Friday August 29 from 2 - 10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Michael`s Church on Saturday, August 30 at 11 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the St. Michael`s Cemetery Fund. August 28, 2003 CRITCH, Christina (nee Dillon) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, Christina Critch of Gaskiers, St. Mary`s Bay, aged 92 years. Predeceased by husband William; two brothers: John and Michael and one sister Nora Lawless (George). She leaves with fond memories four sons: Don, Jim (Olive), Aiden (Ann) and George (Donna); eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law Elizabeth Dillon; one brother-in-law, John Critch; members of the Critch, Dillon and Lawless families; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Gibbons` Funeral Home, St. Mary`s on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 at Church of the Assumption, St. Mary`s at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow. August 28, 2003 PATTEN, Cecil Stanley - It is with great sadness that the family of Cecil Patten announce his passing on August 27, 2003. He passed away after a short illness at the Health Sciences Complex at the age of 67. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Mildred Patten and infant daughter Jerri-Lynn. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Barb (Murphy); daughters: Janice and Bill Wadden, Jody and Wayne Gale; sons: David and Debbie, Don and Jill; nine grandchildren: Michael and Sean Wadden, Tyler and Travis Gale, Sarah and Stephen Patten, Robert, Andrew and Julia Patten; brother Max and Ruth; sister Ruth Patten; also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 1-5 and 7-10 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. -12 noon on Friday. Funeral Service 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to VOWR. Please visit www.bar! retts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. August 28, 2003