Transcribed "Obituaries" for Friday, December 12, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BOLAND, Catherine - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family and staff on December 11, 2003, at the Hoyles Escasoni, Catherine Boland of Calvert, age 83. Predeceased by her loving husband Francis Boland; granddaughter, Rhonda Goulding; and great-granddaughter, Stephanie Walsh. Leaving to celebrate her life, love, courage, strength and shining light are: Emma White (John), Molly Embanks (Wes), Margaret Reddy (William), Bridget Goulding, Francis Boland, Terrance Boland, Edna Boland, and Richard Harvey (Brenda); nineteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters: Monica Rossiter, Dorothy Mackintosh; a large number of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends and her community. Also, fondly remembered by Jim Harvey and Hubert Goulding. The family gratefully acknowledges the support, love, care, respect and dignity given to Mom during her time at Hoyles Escasoni by staff and volunteers and residents. You are truly angels ! in clouds of tears and uncertainty. Thank you for making the transition easy for us. You were our guiding light. Special thanks to her personal care attendants who gave above and beyond their call - Ann Gushue, Doris Boland, Eileen Clowe, Margaret McClain and Cathy Crane. You were Mom`s sunshine in the mornings. Our deepest admiration and thanks go to you for taking loving care of Mom and making it easy for the family. Many thanks to Ryan`s Funeral Home. Resting at Calvert. A time will be given for Funeral Mass. Go forth good and gentle servant of God, and take your rightful place in heaven. Go forth good and gentle wife and mother into the waiting arms of your loving husband (Daddy). We love you. Your life had meaning. Your life is now complete. God finished what He started. How blessed we were to have you as parents. Rest gentle woman until we all meet again. December 12, 2003 BOLAND, CUMMINGS Mary E. (Betty MacDonald) - Mary E. Cummings, age 60 of Wilmington, DE passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on November 3, 1943 in St. John`s, Newfoundland. She came to the United States in 1965. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas MacDonald. Betty is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert A. Cummings; her daughters, Valerie Palese and her husband, Daniel, of Newark and Kelly Cummings MacMillan of Newark, DE; her mother, Mary MacDonald Vallis of St. John`s, Newfoundland; her brothers, Gordon, Gervase and Edward MacDonald, all of Ontario, Canada; her sisters, Bernadette Walsh of St. John`s, Newfoundland and Vivian Kilmer of Ontario, Canada; and her grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel Palese and Sydney and Natalie MacMillan; also relatives and friends in St. John`s, NL. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christia! n Burial at St. Hedwig`s Church, 408 S. Harrison St., on Wednesday, December 3 at 11 am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Wednesday morning from 9-10:30 am. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Betty may be sent to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720. www.dohertyfh.com, 302-652-6811. December 12, 2003 MAHONEY, Eileen Marie - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on December 6th, 2003, Eileen Marie Mahoney. Aged 91 years. Predeceased by her mother Mary; husband C.J. Mahoney; three brothers: Gordon, Ronald and Peter; and her sister Margaret Krug. Leaving to mourn son Bernard Reddy (Joyce M. Marcum); grandson Bernard J.; brother Douglas (Shelley); four sisters: Jean Womack, Grace Ring, Mary Crickard and Madeline Kohri; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 15th, 2003 from St. Teresa`s Parish, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 12, 2003 ROBBINS, Raymond - Passed away suddenly December 12, 2003, after a brief illness at Carbonear Hospital, Ray Robbins of Marystown, in his 63rd year. Left to mourn his wife Sharon (Marshall); daughters: Pam (Rod) Senior, Lori (Colin) Mitchell; son Todd (Lisa); grandchildren: Matthew and Eric Senior and Emma Robbins; sisters: June Whalen and Phyllis Blundon; brother, Ron (Lorraine); foster brother, Wesley King (Joan), Fort McMurray; father-in-law, Harry Marshall; sister-in-law, Linda Nolan; brothers-in-law: Randy Marshall (Debbie), Roger Marshall (Joan); and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South, 709-279-3421. Donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. December 12, 2003 ST. CROIX, Frances (nee Butler) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, St. John`s on Thursday, December 11th, 2003, Frances St. Croix of St. Mary`s, aged 82 years. Predeceased by her husband, Vincent (1970); two infant children: Madonna (1954) and John (1958); daughter-in-law Charmaine (2002); grandson Anthony (1992) and great-grandson Bradley (1997). Leaving to mourn four sons and three daughters: Fintan (Bernadette), Gander, Marjorie (Ron Molloy), Trepassey, Violet (Brian Whelan), Torbay, Mary (Don Tobin), Point la Haye, Stan (Maureen), Joe and Jim (Ruth), St. Mary`s; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bride Martin, St. John`s; also a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Gibbons` Funeral Home, St. Mary`s. Visitation on Thursday, December 11th from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Assumption on Saturday, December 13t! h at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the Cemetery, St. Mary`s. December 12, 2003 WILLIAMS, Theresa Marie - Passed peacefully away at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, December 11, 2003. Theresa Marie Williams, age 55 years. Predeceased by her father Robert, 1980; mother Kathleen (nee Skanes), 2000; brother-in-law Kevin Brennan, 1984 and infant nephew, Baby Brennan, 1976. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sisters: Mary Kerrivan (Gerald) and Isabel Brennan; brother Bill (Millie); uncles: Bernard Williams (Edith) and Patrick Williams (Margie); five nieces; six nephews; eleven grand-nephews; nine grand-nieces; one great-grandniece; special cousin, Leo Connolly (Carol); special friend Bernice Dunne; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 15th, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Ceme! tery. December 12, 2003