Selected obituaries/marriages, etc. transcribed from the 1963 editions of The Daily News, published at St. John's, NL The Daily News November 15, 1963 Page: 9 Spaniard's Bay - Charles Abbott, 70, passed away suddenly here on Saturday afternoon. A former resident of Badger's Quay, Mr. Abbott came to Spaniard's Bay about six years ago to reside with his son Gerald and family. The remains were taken to Badger's Quay on Sunday for interment in the Anglican cemetery there on Monday. To those who mourn we extend sincere sympathy. The Daily News July 11, 1963 Page: 2 Spaniard's Bay - Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allen, following their marriage which took place at Cochrane Street United Church with the Rev. L. A. D. Curtis officiating. The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Roberts of Spaniard's Bay, was attended by her sister, Mrs. Fred Coates, while the groom, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Allen of Chance Cove, was attended by Mr. Fred Coates. The wedding reception was held at the Velvet Horn Club, Holyrood. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have taken up residence on Pennywell Road. The Daily News July 25, 1963 Page: 2 Spaniard's Bay - Anthony - Crane Wedding The marriage of Beckie, eldest daughter of Mrs. Theresa Anthony and the late William Anthony of Spaniard's Bay to Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Crane of Upper Island Cove, was solemnized in the Church of Holy Redeemer, Spaniard's Bay, on Saturday, July 20 at 5 p.m. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. A. J. Ludlow, rector of St. Paul's, Harbour Grace. Miss Carol Vokey was the organist. Dressed in traditional white, the bride entered the church with her brother Moses who gave her in marriage. She was attended by her sister Bessie as maid of honour, by the groom's sister-in-law, Mrs. Marina Crane, as bridesmaid, and by her sister Daphne as junior bridesmaid. The bride's two small sisters, Gloria and Theresa, were flower girls, and they, as well as the bridesmaids, were dressed in white. All carried bouquets of red and white carnations. Attending the groom were Edward Crane, Graham Greenland and Howard Crane. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Dawe's Restaurant, Bay Roberts, where the wedding supper was served and the usual toasts honoured. The balance of the evening was spent dancing to the music of the Twilight Orchestra. (Gowns by the London; Flowers, Howse of Flowers; Cake, Dawe's Restaurant, Photo, E. H. Vokey) The Daily News March 7, 1963 Page: 2 David Barrett, 76, passed away suddenly at his home in Spaniard's Bay on Tuesday, February 26. Death was caused by heart failure. As did most of his contemporaries, the late Mr. Barrett in his younger days went to Labrador as a fisherman, and later worked for some years as a miner on Bell Island. He was a friendly man, and he will be missed by his neighbours who could always depend upon him to lend a helping hand when needed. His passing is mourned by his widow, four sons, Francis at Hilton, David at St. Lawrence, William and Fred at Spaniard's Bay; one daughter, Myrtle, (Mrs. James Bradbury) at Shearstown; three brothers, William and Joseph at Spaniard's Bay, and Harvey in the USA; three sisters, Mary Jane (Mrs. James Murrin) at Spaniard's Bay, Elizabeth, (Mrs. George Parsons), and Eliza, (Mrs. Albert Caravan) both at Bay Roberts. His funeral was held on Thursday afternoon and was attended by the LOA, of which he was a life-long member. The service at Holy Redeemer Church was conducted by the Rev. E. Willis and burial was in the family plot. We offer sympathy to those who mourn. The Daily News September 17, 1963 Page: 10 Bay Roberts - Brown - Smith Wedding A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Salvation Army Citadel, Toronto August 10th, when Lena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of this town was united in Holy Matrimony to Winston, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Bishop's Cove. The bride was attended by Marjorie, Mrs. Murray Stratton, sister of the groom, while the groom was ably supported by the bride's brother, Thomas (Jr.). The ceremony was performed by Major Pond, a family friend, who, a few year's ago, was in charge of the Salvation Army Corps of this town. The reception was held at the home of the bride's brother, Tom, where the usual toast list was honoured. The young couple has taken up residence at Toronto where the groom is employed. Their many friends both in this town and Bishop's Cove wish them every success and happiness in the future. The Daily News January 16, 1963 Page: 14 Mrs. Cecily Butt passed peacefully away at her home here on Tuesday, January 8, at the age of eighty-six years. The late Mrs. Butt was a remarkably active woman for nearly all of her long life and it was only two years ago that she had a doctor attend her for the first time ever. As many of her generation she raised a large family in an era when there was never an over abundance of material blessings, but still she managed as best she could and always with a smile. Since her husband's death about twenty-five years ago she had been lovingly cared for by her daughter Edna. Surviving are four daughters, Susie in New York, Julia (Mrs. Lynch) at Paradise, C.B., Cecily (Mrs. William Noseworthy) and Edna at Spaniard's Bay; four sons, William at Paradise, C.B., Walter at Heart's Content, Selby at St. John's, and Stanley at Spaniard's Bay, and a large number of grandchildren. Her funeral took place on Thursday afternoon and after the service in Holy Redeemer Church her remains were laid to rest in the family plot in the church cemetery. The Rev. E. Willis officiated. We offer sympathy to those bereaved.