Transcribed "Obituaries" for Monday, December 01, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. DURDLE, Samuel - Passed peacefully away at the Waterford Hospital on November 30, 2003, Samuel Durdle, aged 81 years. Predeceased by his daughter Judy. Leaving to mourn his daughter Sharon Rumsey (Reginald); son Wayne (Elizabeth); brother Eric; grandchildren Ashley, Megan and Reggie Rumsey, Bradley and Dawson Durdle; numerous nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends. At Samuel`s request cremation has taken place. A private inurnment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the guest book. December 01, 2003 ELTON, M. Brian - Royal Garage Ltd. The family of Brian Elton regrets to announce the sudden passing of a loving husband, father and friend, who passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the age of 47 years. Brian is predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret (nee O`Brien) Elton. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Katheryn (nee Tilley) and his cherished son Michael. Brian also leaves to mourn his devoted aunt Anna Elton Morris, his sister Dorothy (Wally) Prokipiw, his brothers Charlie and David and their families, many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive visitors at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday from 2-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew`s Presbyterian Church (³The Kirk²), St. John`s. Interment to follow at St. George`s Anglican Cemetery, Robinsons, Newf! oundland, at a time to be announced. As an expression of sympathy, for his love of gardening, flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations in Brian`s memory may be made to ³The Kirk.² In the hearts of those who loved him, he still lives. Godspeed December 01, 2003 KELLY, John Joseph - Passed peacefully away on the 29th day of November, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer, John Joseph Kelly, at the age of 76 years. Leaving to mourn his sad loss, his loving wife Elizabeth (Betty); daughter Maureen Gallant (Gerard); son John (Sharon), five grandchildren Karen, Paul, Craig, Todd, and Sheila; sisters Sr. Carmel Kelly of Presentation Congregation, Barbara Carnell (Dave) and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Monday 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa`s Church. Cremation to follow with inurnment at Belvedere Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations may be made in his memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. December 01, 2003 KING, Mary Jane (Mame) nee Smith - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, November 30, 2003, after a brief illness, Mary King of Kilbride, formerly from Bell Island, age 80 years. Predeceased by husband, Ernest, 1998, and daughter Myrtle, 2003. Leaving to mourn her loving family, sons, Clayton (Goldie), John (Dorothy), son-in-law Wayne Ingerman, grandchildren, Kelly (Wayne), Glen (Janice), Sam (Paula), Jennifer (Rod), Mark (Corina), Aaron (LeAnn), Mandy (Trevor), Jonathan, great-grandchildren, David, Zachary, Samuel, Benjamin, and Katelyn. Sister, Myra Porter, (Alex), brother-in-law Hayward Hutchings, care giver, Phyllis Galgay, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Pendergast`s Funeral Home on Monday, from noon until 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. from Jackson United Church, Bell Island. Interment to follow in the United Church Cemetery Bell Island. Flowers gratefully acce! pted or donations may be made in her memory to the Jackson United Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1139, Bell Island, NL, A0A 4H0. December 01, 2003 MERCER, Melvin, Retired RNC Sergeant, amateur radio operator VOIFR - Passed peacefully away on November 29, 2003, in the presence of family and friends, Melvin Mercer, Mt. Pearl, age 61 years. Predeceased by wife Fiona, September 1998, and parents Ken and Minnie Mercer. Left with loving memories daughters Michelle (Joe), Karen (Brian); cherished granddaughters Sarah, Julia and Abigail; very special friend Vi Cronin and daughter Tracey; brothers Clarence (Shelagh), Wayne (Brenda); brothers-in-law Tom (Fran), Norman (Chris), Max; sisters-in-law Alvina, Hannah (Dave), Betty (Cliff), Kate. Also leaving a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway`s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Monday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.. Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Tuesday from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment at the United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church Cemetery Fund, Whitbourne. ³In the city whe! re the roses never fade.² December 01, 2003 ROWE, Charles John - Passed away suddenly after a brief illness on November 30, 2003. Charles John Rowe, a member of the Merchant Marines, aged 78 years. Predeceased by his wife Sarah and son Terry. Leaving to mourn his devoted companion, Angela England; daughters Theresa Kortun, Ajax, On.; Judy Glynn (Robert), Alice Williams (Chris); sons Gordon, David (Christine); stepson Wally (Mary Ann); grandchildren Tina, Terry, Mechelle, Nancy, Matthew, Nicholas, Nalicia, and Rachel; great-grandchildren Owen and Trenton; sisters Lillian and Eleanor (Clar); also a large circle of family and friends in Catalina and the Goulds. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation Monday 4-10 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday from St. Kevin`s Church, at a time to be announced. Interment to follow at St. Kevin`s Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. December 01, 2003