Transcribed Obituaries for Monday, August 18, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St.John's, NL. BREEN, Gerald Michael - Passed suddenly away on Sunday, August 17, 2003, at the Health Sciences Centre, Gerald Michael Breen, aged 40 years. Predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Margaret of Kilbride. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sister, Barbara (Bob), brothers, Wayne and Ronald. Also many nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. Many memories and heartfelt thank-you to all the special people in Gerald`s life at the East Coast Residential Support (Dundas Street). A very special thank-you to Dan, Rhonda, Robyn and Kathy. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home LeMarchant Road on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral mass to take place on Thursday August 21, 2003 from Corpus Christi Church at a time to be announced. Interment to follow at Kilbride Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. August 18, 2003 CHALKER, James R. - Passed away peacefully in his 91st year surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (nee Butt) and his granddaughter Holly Langin. Leaving to mourn his sons: Richard (Elizabeth) and Tim (Judy); daughter Jill (Cliff Langin); grandchildren: Lynn Puddester, Jim and Vicki Chalker, Glen and Scott Langin, Tim and Meghan Chalker; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister-in-law, Alice Crosbie; very special friend Sandra Elliot; also a large number of nieces and nephews. Fondly known as J.R. by family and friends. He had a fulfilling and extraordinary life. He was a businessman, who was elected to the House of Assembly in 1949 and was a member of the first elected Liberal cabinet under Premier Joseph R. Smallwood and was the last serving member of that cabinet. He was a chartered member and past president of the Kinsmen Club of St. John`s. Past member of St. John`s Masonic Lodge. J.R. was born in St. John`s October 9, 1912,! son of James Rich and Mary (Burne). The way he made us all feel very welcome in his beloved home, ³The Gizzie² and his sense of humor will be greatly missed by all. Family will be receiving visitors at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 7-9 p.m. Monday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. from St. Thomas Anglican Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd. In lieu of flowers, donation in J.R.`s memory may be made to the CNIB. August 18, 2003 FILLIER, Robert - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, August 17, 2003 Robert Fillier, Longshoreman, age 77 years. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Maud Fillier; brother Jim and sister Hazel. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 42 1/2 years Eleanor (nee Purcell); daughter Eleanor; six sons: Robert, Clarence, Gordon, Steven, William and James; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; mother-in-law Gladys Purcell; a number of sisters-in-law; and brothers-in-law; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to be held from the Salvation Army Haven of Hope on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the Haven of Hope. Please visit www.barretts! .ca to sign the memorial guest book. August 18, 2003 GRUCHY, Thomas H. Sr. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Saturday, August 16, 2003, Tom Gruchy Sr. of Pouch Cove, aged 74 years. Predeceased by his parents Philip and Lily (nee Snow). Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 42 years Marjorie (nee Bragg), sons Tommy (Bev) and Philip (Elizabeth), daughters Pauline Hudson (Calvin), Nancy Crocker (Paul) and Christine Gruchy (Mike); beloved grandchildren Amanda, Chelsea and Luke Hudson and Hailey Crocker. Also leaving to mourn his brother Philip, sisters Rita Duncanson and Mary Hussey (Bill), brothers-in-law Eric Bragg (Maud) and Charlie Bragg (Pat), sisters-in-law Mary Jennings, Dorothy Hamlyn, Edith Bubli, Lucy Cole and Joyce Manning, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church,! Pouch Cove, with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Pouch Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the All Saints Anglican Cemetery Fund, Pouch Cove. August 18, 2003 MERCER, Mary (nee Godden) - Passed peacefully away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Sunday, August 17, 2003, Mary Mercer age 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Malcolm J. (Mac), brothers Cecil and Clarence and sister Amy (March). Leaving to mourn three children: Mac (Elaine) Owen Sound, ON, Keith (Harriet) St. John`s and Phyllis Joudrey (Paul) Moncton, NB; two sisters: Phyllis Godden and Bertha Quick; nine grandchildren: Ainsley, Garth and Craig Mercer, Lesley and Nicholas Mercer, Robin, Kathryn, Philip and Karen Joudrey, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As an expression of sympathy, friends or relatives may send flowers or charitable donations in her memory to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or t! he Red Cross. August 18, 2003 ROSS, Col. Sarah - Passed peacefully away at the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge on Sunday, August 17, 2003, Mrs. Col. Sarah Ross (Retired Salvation Army Officer). Aged 98 years. Predeceased by her husband Col. William Ross, 1993. Left with fond memories are a sister, nieces, nephews in Edmonton, Alberta; care-giver Mrs. Alma Kelloway and family; also the residents and staff of the Glenbrook Lodge; and a large circle of friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service to be held from the Salvation Army Temple, Torbay Road on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. August 18, 2003 STREET, Joan Lorraine (nee Reid) - Passed peacefully away 10 p.m. at the Health Sciences Centre on Saturday, August 16, 2003, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by baby girl Street; sisters Carmel and Barbara and parents William and Kathleen Reid. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband Alex; children Holly (Steve) and Bill (Helen); grandchildren William Jr., Amy, Steven and Allison; brother Karl (Jane); special sister-in-law Shirley Yetman and a large circle of nieces, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Funeral service on Monday, August 18th, 2003, 10 a.m. from Caul`s Chapel. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Cancer Society. August 18, 2003