It is with sadness that the family of the late ALFRED JOSEPH "DUDE" STRANG of Lawn announces his passing. Alfred passed peacefully away at the US Memorial Hospital in St. Lawrence on December 22, 2018 at the age of 76. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife Marie (nee Edwards) of almost 54 years; daughters, Allison Bursey (Boyd), Ellen Lockyer (Toby), Karen Drake (Sheldon), Andrea Strang (Derek), Renee Strang (Tony) and Courtney Drake (Christopher); 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers, Jack (Dot), Walter (Norma), Theo and Mike; sisters, Helen Grant (John), Madeline Beck (Alvin), special friend Morgan Edwards; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Alfred was predeceased by his infant son Alfred junior, parents Thomas and Lillian Strang, brothers Alex, Thomas, Kenneth and George. The Strang Family will be accepting visitors at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Lawn on Wednesday, December 26 from 2pm to 9pm and Thursday, December 27 from 10 am to 9 pm. Prayer Service time to be announced. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Lawn on December 28th at 2 pm. Cremation to follow. Graveside service to be announced at a later date. Our heart-felt thanks are extended to Mary Baggs, Kim Slaney, Dr. Ali and the US Memorial Hospital Nursing Staff, our family appreciates your compassion and care; it will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank our extended family and friends and everyone who helped us out, your kindness is very appreciated. Thank you to Wiseman’s Funeral Home for their guidance and professionalism. If you wish to leave a message of condolence please visit www.wisemansfh.ca Flowers are gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad

It is with broken hearts that the family of the late GEORGE "LADNER" HOLLETT of Lewin’s Cove announces his passing. Ladner passed away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center in Burin on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 72. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife Marie of 52 years; daughters, Janice Brake (Dale) of Edmonton and Tina Farrell (Dwayne) of Fredericton; 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Jarrett Farrell; brothers, Gordon (Georgina) of Lewin’s Cove, Bill (Jessie) of Grand Beach, Paul (Margaret) of Lewin’s Cove, Junior (Marion) of Lewin’s Cove, Don (Vivian) of Lewin’s Cove and Mitchell (Brenda) of Lewin’s Cove; sisters, Ruby Isaacs of Marystown, Shirley Gerrow of Toronto, Pam Hughes of New York and Barbara Armstrong (Tom) of Toronto; his homecare workers, Janet Hillier and Sheila Holley plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Ladner was predeceased by his parents Norman and Annie Hollett, parents-in-law Melinda and James Mayo, brothers-in-law Harold Isaacs, Joseph Gerrow and Ronald Hughes; and baby brother Lester. The Hollett Family will be accepting visitors at Peninsula Funeral Home in Creston South on Sunday, December 23rd from 2pm to 9pm, Monday, December 24th from 10am to 9pm and Tuesday, December 25th from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Service will take place at Peninsula Funeral Home in Creston South on Wednesday, December 26th at 2pm. Interment to follow at United Cemetery in Lewin’s Cove. In Ladner’s memory donations can be made to Hope United Church in Lewin’s Cove or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad

The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, December 22, 2018 Edgar M. Bemister Age 87 years of Dartmouth pass-ed away peacefully December 20, 2018 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in St. John's, N.L., he was a son of Bertrum and Flossie Bemister. He was a long-time employee of Imperial Oil Ltd. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Macklin); sons, Gary (Cathy) and Derrick (Chrissy), Dart mouth; grandsons, Robert (Vanessa), great-granddaughter, Labrador Lila, Mark (Olesya), great-granddaughter, Sienna; granddaughter, Nicole Rendell (Kevin), great-grandson Riley, great-granddaughter Maia Evelyn; granddaughter Caitlin, great-grandson, Carter; niece, Roma Guy (Edwin), Mount Pearl, N.L.; nephews, Paul Motty, Labrador; Douglas Motty, New Brunswick; and niece, Beverley Motty, Conception Bay, N.L. Cremation has taken place. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Dartmouth Funeral Home. On line condolences by visiting: www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca "When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song like a hero going home. " He will be missed by his loving family and will always be remembered"

The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, December 22, 2018 Edward "Ted" Howse Of Middle Sackville, formerly of Wesleyville, N.L., peacefully passed away December 16, 2018 at the age of 66 in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Left with lasting memories are: Marilyn, his wife of 46 years; sons, Duane (Amanda) of Middle Sackville; Christopher (Genevieve) of Ashburnham, Mass.; and the prides of his life, his grandchildren, Abby (and her mom Tracey), Avery, Caroline, and Lucas; brothers, Richard (Marjorie), George (Marion), Geoff (Cheryl), Roger (Rhonda), Paul; sister, June Sheppard (Roll); sister-in-law, Joyce; as well as a large circle of family and friends. Ted was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Howse (Wesleyville, N.L.); brother, Perry; and infant sister, Patricia. Edward Howse, known to his friends and family affectionately as Ed or Ted, enjoyed a long-lasting career in the mining industry in various roles as a millwright, shovel operator and training department. He worked for IOC in Labrador City, N.L. for 32 years before retiring, but he could not shake the mining bug before coming back out of retirement to go work for Voiseys Bay and eventually Grey Rock Mining to finish off his career. Edward made his final home in Middle Sackville, but his heart was always in Wesleyville, N.L., where he had his camper, it was his own little piece of Heaven on earth. Edward touched a lot of lives in more ways than he ever realized, with his humor, kindness, and humanity towards others. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all his Tim Hortons coffee buddies. Please join us for a celebration of his life in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, on Friday, December 28th. Visitation from 1-2 p.m., Service at 2 p.m., with reception to follow. No flowers by request; any donations in his memory can be made to Jubilee United Church Cemetery Fund, P.O.Box 136, Wesleyville, Bonavista Bay, NL A0G 4R0. Online condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

It is with broken hearts that the family of the late WILLIAM DICKS of Marystown announces his passing. William passed away in Marystown on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the age of 57. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife Bernadette of 34 years; mother, Vera Dicks: son, William of Halifax; daughters, Heather Dicks of Mt. Pearl and Michelle Dicks (Kris Mackenzie) of Halifax; 3 grandchildren, Brendan, Aaron and Thomas; brother, Corey Dicks of Marystown; sisters, Carol Ann Mason of Mt. Pearl, Yvonne Green (Rick Toms) of Paradise and Marie Dicks (Neil Farrell) of Marystown; special family member Tony Clarke plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. William was predeceased by his father William Dicks and brother Craig Dicks. The Dicks Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Homes in Marystown on Friday, December 21 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Saturday, December 22 at 12 p.m. Interment to follow at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Marystown. Vigil will take place at Wiseman’s Funeral Home on Friday, December 21 at 8 p.m. In William’s memory donations may be made to The Dicks Family to be distributed among animal charities of their choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes … Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad

It is with great sadness that the family of the late ELLEN JANE (JENNIE) PRICE of Grand Bank announces her passing at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank at midnight on December 20, 2018, well into her 95th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are; sons, Bertram Allan (Phyllis) of New Ross, NS, Robert (Mabel) of Shelburne, ON, Lloyd (Edna) of Lower Sackville, NS; sisters, Shirley Hillier & Elmira Prior of Grand Bank; 5 grandchildren, Terry, Trena, Danny, Randy, Jeffrey; 6 great-grandchildren and a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben Price; parents, Morgan & Annie Tapper; brothers, Stephen, Morgan; sister, Beatrice. The Price family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Home in Grand Bank at a time and date to be announced. In Jennie’s memory, donations may be made to the Grand Bank United Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes … Grand Bank “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad

The Chronicler Herald, Halifax, December 19, 2018 Purcell, James John Peter "Jim" Age 83, of Eastern Passage, passed away on December 17, 2018. Born in Portugal Cove, N.L., he was the loving husband of 62 years, to Marlene; father of sons, Jamey, Gary and Wade; grandfather of Taylor, Joshua, Jesse and Brandon; great-grandfather of Brayden; brother of Bill (predeceased), John, Ted and Mike (predeceased); son of Jack and Sarah. To know Jim was to know a love and kindness, a persistence and will to persevere through thick and thin - with his own special brand of vim and vigour. His greatest joys, and fondest memories, came from times spent with family and friends. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered as a family man who cherished the love, life and laughs of family and friends, the most. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, December 19th and Thursday, December 20th from 7-9 p.m. in Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home, 5 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage. Funeral service is on Friday, December 21st at 11 a.m. in the same location. Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 22nd, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Little Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada. Online condolences may be sent by visiting: www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca

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The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, December 18, 2018 Anderson, Alastair "Gordon" Of Hantsport, originally from Corner Brook, N.L., in his 84th year, died peacefully in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Left to mourn are his wife of 60 years, Sheila (Hedges); sons, Stephen (Monica), Cow Head, N.L.; and Paul (Brenda), Gander, N.L.; sister, Jean, Windsor; grandchildren, Beth, Cow Head, N.L.; Charlene (Brian), Gander, N.L., and Dwayne (Meagan), St. John's, N.L.; great-grandchildren, Carson, Aaron, Gabriel and Martin. Besides his parents, Harry and Allison (Dean) (of Newcastle on Tyne, England), Gordon was predeceased by sisters, Margaret and Cecil (Corner Brook, N.L.); and brother-in-law, Parker Regan (Windsor). Gordon worked 25 years for the Bank of Montreal, serving in Curling, Corner Brook, Botwood and St. John's, N.L., Moncton, N.B., and Halifax. He enjoyed a second career with Modern Paving in St. John's, N.L., before retiring to Hantsport. He was an active member and contributor to Avon United Church, Hantsport. He will be remembered for his gregarious laugh and participation in community activities, especially cards. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where a funeral service celebrating Gordon's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 in DeMont Family Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Beth Johnston officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will take place following the reception in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. No flowers by request. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to Avon United Church or a charity of one's choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca

It is with broken hearts that the family of the late ARCHIBALD "ARCH" RIDEOUT of Frenchman’s Cove, Fortune Bay, announces his passing. Arch passed away at the Health Science Center in St. John’s on December 16, 2018, at the age of 70. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his wife Marie of 33 years; sons, Joshua Power (Catherine Schwank) of Brooks, AB., Zachary Rideout and Dawson Rideout of Frenchman’s Cove; daughter, Mackenzie Rideout; brothers, Leonard (Gloria) of Frenchman’s Cove, Benjamin (Sheila) of Frenchman’s Cove, and Terry (Barb Hoffman) of Alberta; sisters, Hannah Mullins (Edward) of Frenchman’s Cove, Florence Cluett of Frenchman’s Cove, Joyce Rideout (Cyril Lundrigan) of Frenchman’s Cove, Nadalca Hynes (Clarence) of Deer Lake, Mimie Bennett of St. John’s, Laura Rideout of Alberta, Shirley Nelson of Lloydminster and Sheila Rideout (Alvin Green) of Burin; sister-in-law Violet Rideout of Nova Scotia plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Arch was predeceased by his parents Archibald and Lottie Rideout and brother Cecil Rideout. The Rideout Family will be accepting visitors at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Frenchman’s Cove on Wednesday, December 19th beginning at 7pm and Thursday, December 20th from 10am to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Frenchman’s Cove on Friday, December 21st at a time to be announced. Interment to follow at the St. Joan of Arc RC Cemetery in Frenchman’s Cove. In Arch’s memory donations may be made to The Rideout Family or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad

It is with broken hearts that the family of the late MARGARET V. VINCENT of Grand Bank announces her passing. Margaret passed away at the Blue Crest Home, Grand Bank on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the age of 82. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her sons, Lloyd (Carol-Ann) Banfield of Grand Bank, and Barry (Wendy) Vincent of Geary, N.B.; daughters, Charlene (Leo) Jenkins of Paradise, and Lisa (Roger) Brooks of Grand Bank; sister-in-law, Maxine Evans; brother-in-law, Joe Arce; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer (Shane) Jenkins, Holly Vincent, Heather Vincent, Michael McInnis, Chad McInnis, Bonnie (Mark) Keeping, Dylan (Adam) Brooks, Tim (Connie) Banfield, and Dale Banfield; 8, great-grandchildren, Aunaleigh, Priya, Brooke, Cameron, Marcus, Nicholas, Julie, and Alexandria; plus an extended circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; parents, Thomas & Emily Evans; brothers, Thomas & John Evans; sister, Janet (Evans) Arce; and granddaughter, Samantha McInnis. The Vincent family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Home, Grand Bank on Monday, & Tuesday, from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm. Funeral Service will take place at the Salvation Army Citadel, Grand Bank on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. In Margaret’s memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or flowers are gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes … Grand Bank. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lewis Dicks of Grand Bank announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on December 15, 2018 at the age of 90 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Hughie (Mary) of Marystown and Kevin of Grand Bank; daughters Marilyn Watts (Junior) of Robert's Arm, Vivian Roberts (Vaden) of Manitoba, Irene Dicks of Clarenville and Verenia Leights (John) of Grand Bank; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by wife Hester, brother Stan and sister Marjorie. Resting at Serenity Funeral Home, Grand Bank, Sunday and Monday 1-4PM and 7-9PM . Funeral Service to take place from the Salvation Army Citadel, Grand Bank on Tuesday, December 18th at 2PM with interment following at Salvation Army Cemetery, Grand Bank. Donations in his memory may be made to Salvation Army Church, Grand Bank or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Grand Bank. "WE CARE." Sent from my iPad

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