IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       PARSONS, Laura nee O'Leary 1933-2017 b. Bell Island, NL  Mother was a KENT Husband born Bell Island (his mother was a BICKFORD)

IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       PENNEY, Sheila nee Gillis 1940-2017 b. Canada Maternal Grandfather (JESTY) b. Petite, NL Grandmother was a CASWELL b. Burgeo, NL Great-Grandmothers were COLLIER & HATCHER Great-Great-Grandmother was a HARDY

The Cape Breton Post, June 27, 2018 Wednesday Slaney, Roger Passed Away: June 24, 2018 It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Roger Slaney on Sunday June 24, 2018 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Roger was born in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland to Herb and Therese Slaney on May 15, 1960. Roger was a man of various talents. He was an accomplished musician who shared his love of music by teaching others to play the guitar and played with many bands over the years. He was a talented soccer player and coach in his younger years. In his 30-year career with the Canadian Coast Guard; he was highly respected by his peers and was presented with immediate awards for his performance on the job. But most importantly, he was a loving man with a fantastic sense of humour and boundless compassion. People always felt that he "had their back" and he always made them feel like they had a special connection. He was a wonderful husband, son, father, brother, and friend. Roger was predeceased by his father, Herb Slaney, and is survived by his wife, Valerie; his sons, Ryan (Krista) and Tristan; his mother, Therese, as well as his siblings, Christina (Jacques) Perrot, Gary Slaney, Rudy (Karen) Slaney, Lisa (Jim) Loder, Sonia (Andy) Slaney, Rodney (Barb) Slaney and Claudia (Frank) Brockerville. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel to be followed by a reception at the Canadian Coast Guard College. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice will be appreciated. In August 2018 a service will be held in St. Lawrence where his ashes will be put in his final resting place. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com     MacLEOD, Helen Muriel nee Martin 1914-2017 b. St. John’s, NL

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com         KELLOWAY, George 1928-2018 born in The USA Parents b. NL Mother was a PARSONS Paternal Grandmother was a PARSONS

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       GUSHUE, Grace Rosalie nee Donahue 1930-2017 born in the USA Father-in-law born in NL (His mother was a CASTELLO b. Conception Harbor, NL)  His Paternal Grandmother WILLIAMS

It is with great sadness that the family of the late KEVIN FRANCIS KELLY ­­­­­­­­­­of Marystown announces his passing at his home on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 83. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are sons, Barry (Beatrice) of Toronto and Vince (Judy) of Marystown; daughters, Sharon Walsh of Marystown, Sarah Pardy (Les) of Burin, Audrey Clarke (Merrill) of Marystown and Bertha Kelly of Marystown; Sister-in-law, Josie Kelly of Marystown; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by wife Sadie; parents, Dennis and Mary Ann Kelly; and brothers and sisters. The Kelly Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Home in Marystown on Monday, June 25th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 26th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 27th form 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Wednesday, June 27th at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery in Marystown. 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 Cape Breton Post, June 25, 2018 Monday Rees, Eric Anderson Passed Away: June 22, 2018 Eric Rees, 84 of Glace Bay, passed away June 22, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bell Island, NL, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mildred Rees. Eric worked as a stationary engineer on the "ice breakers" and Acadia University. For the past 15 years Eric volunteered "down the shore". He loved doing his Sudoku puzzles and reading "Downhome". Eric is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis (Munden); son, Eric (Susan), Canmore, AB; daughters, Linda Smith (Danny), Chestermere, AB and Jean Morris (Debbie), Woodville, NS; brother, Charles; sisters, Joan and Evelyn, all of NL, and his grandchildren, Alex, Nick, Marcus, Kaylyn and Ayla. Eric was predeceased by his son, Charlie. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at St. Mary's Church, Marconi Street. Interment at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Cancer Centre or charity of your choice. A special thanks to the many doctors and nurses who have cared for Eric over the past three years. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       TILLEY, David James 1971-2018 b. NL Mother was a HUSSEY Maternal Grandmother was a HILL Maternal Great-Grandmother was a TUCKER

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       NORRIS, John Charles age 69, d. 2018 b. North West Brook, NL Mother was a BRACE

IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       RALPH, Stewart J. 1935-2018 born in The  USA Great-Grandparents born NL  Great-Grandmother was a PELLEY Gr. Gr. Grandmothers are MORGAN & WATSON

It is with great sadness that the family of the late WILLIAM JAMES COOMBS ­­­­­­­­­­of Grand Bank announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin after a lengthy illness on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the age of 74. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are partner, Kathleen Herridge; son, Bradford of Saskatchewan; daughters, Debra Grandy (Clinton) of Burin and Joanne Thornhill (Dan) of Ontario; 5 grandchildren, Kirk, Colton, Kira, Kyle & Caitlyn; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Dora of 51 years. As per William’s request Cremation will be taking place. 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 Chronicle Herald, Halifax, June 21, 2018 Lorne (Ralph) Neil(August 07, 1944 - June 18, 2018) Ralph Neil 73, of Port Hawkesbury passed away on June 18th at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Ralph was born August 7th, 1944 in Bell Island, Newfoundland to the Late: Doug and Flora (Mercer) Neil. Ralph worked for the local pulp mill for 27 years. Upon his retirement he began his career in Real Estate and was a proud member of the N.S. Association of Realtors. Throughout his 50 years in Port Hawkesbury, Ralph served as a Town Councilor for 14 years, was active in the curling club for 15 years, volunteered with the Festival of the Strait and helped build the Strait Minor Soccer Association. Ralph is survived by his spouse Gwen Neil of Port Hawkesbury; His daughter Rhonda MacLean (Duncan) of Bedford and his son Scott Neil (Shelly) of Montreal; brothers Ted Neil (Joanne) of Baltimore, Maryland and Wall Neil (Hannah) of St. John’s, Newfoundland; his grandchildren Emily (Mark) and Ted of Bedford, Ben and Nathan of Montreal. Predeceased by his brother Donald. Memorial donations may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca Further arrangements will be made at a later date. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

It is with great sadness that the family of Justin Harding of Burin announces his sudden passing on June 20, 2018 at the Health Science Complex, St. John's at the age of 37 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories daughter Faith Brown, mom Glennys (Conroy), father John Brushett, sister Sabrina, grandfather Howard Harding plus a large circle of other family and friends. Visitation and funeral times to be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home. Sent from my iPad

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com     LOMBARDO, Deborah nee Quinn 1957-2017 born in NL

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com         LEWIS, Ray, age 85. d/ 2017. Born  Canada Mother was an ALLAN b. Placentia, NL Maternal Grandmother was a SMITH

 IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com     LARKIN, Michael F 1927-2017 born in the USA Wife was a SHEPPARD born St. George's, NL

Passed peacefully away, on Friday, June 22, 2018, at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Burin NL, DONALD JOHN "BUTCH" BRAKE, of Creston South, in his 64th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Sandy, Son Ryan (Tara), Creston: brothers Randall (Delores), Mooring Cove, Benedict Brake (Theresa), Valley, NS, Bernard Brake (Bertha), Port Au Port, Norbert Brake (Barbara), Mooring Cove, sisters Bernadette Snook (Charles), Harbour Breton, Doreen Lundrigan, Mooring Cove, Esther Bussey, Spanish Room, Bertilla Brake, St. John’s, Father and Mother in law Maisie and John Davis, brothers in law Roger Davis, Vancouver, BC, and Dwayne Davis (Kristie), Labrador City, grandmother in law Frances Kearley, Grand Falls-Windsor; and a large circle of extended family and friends. Butch is predeceased by his parents Stephen and Angela Brake, grandson Arrow, and brothers in law John Lundrigan and Bernard Brake. Resting and visitation will take place from Peninsula Funeral Home in Creston South on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 2 pm – 9 pm and Sunday, June 24, from 2 – 9 pm. As per Butch’s request, cremation will follow. Funeral Service will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Marystown at a time and date to be announced. Donations, in Butch’s memory, may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home – Creston South. “Serving Families with Dignity and Compassion” www.peninsulafh.ca Sent from my iPad

IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       LEVOVSKY, Marion nee Baggs 1925-2017 born Bay Roberts, NL Mother was a ROBERTS Father's first wife MOSDELL (her mother SPARKS ) Paternal Grandmother CARRAWAY

  IF FULL NAME (of the decease) IS NOT SENT, I WILL NOT SEND OBITUARY   If anyone would like the below Obituary, Please reply DIRECTLY to me. At: almagorra@aol.com       HILKER, Mary Josephine nee Halbot 1929-2017 born St. Fintan's, NL