Selected obituaries/marriages, etc. transcribed from the 1962 edition of The Daily News, published at St. John's, NL. The Daily News October 4, 1962 Page: 10 Spaniard's Bay - Cumby - Parrott Wedding One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place at the United Church, Winterton on Friday, August 31st at 7 p.m. when Agnes Carolyn, daughter of Mrs. R. W. Parrott of Winterton, became the bride of Roy, son of Mrs. Tina Cumby and the late George Cumby of Heart's Content. The Rev. H. A. Mercer, B.A., performed the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of white brocaded satin, with silver slippers. Her shoulder-length bouffant veil was held in place by a crown of pearl and crystal, and her bouquet was of pink and white assorted flowers. Her maid of honour was her sister, Miss Ann Parrott, and her bridesmaids were the groom's sister, Miss Ruth Cumby, the bride's cousin, Miss Hilda Hindy, and the bride's niece, Miss Vivian Parrott. All four wore identical gowns of street length autumn gold satin with overskirts of organza, with matching pillbox hats and shoes; they carried nosegays of assorted autumn flowers with gold velvet streamers. The flower girl was the bride's cousin, little Mary Green, and she was dressed in white nylon with gold accessories, white shoes, and her basket was laden with pretty autumn blooms. Attending the groom as best man was Mr. Lorne Parrott, while the ushers were Messrs. William Cumby, Gerald Green and Wallace Pinhorn. During the ceremony the hymn "Lead Us Heavenly Father" was sung by the congregation, and while the register was being signed Mrs. L. Prole and Mrs. V. Green rendered as a duet the hymn "O Perfect Love." The organist was Mrs. L. Prole. The reception was held at Dawe's Restaurant, Bay Roberts, where the guests were received by the bride's mother who wore a dress of dawn blue lace over taffeta with white accessories and a corsage of pink and white carnations. The groom's mother wore an aqua print silk with white accessories and a corsage of white carnations. After the wedding supper was over the usual toasts were honoured with Captain Maxwell Frampton, brother-in-law of the bride, as master of ceremonies. The toast to the bride was given by the Rev. H. A. Mercer and responded to by the groom who then proposed the toast to the bridesmaids. Mr. Lorne Parrott, the best man, responded. For her going-away the bride chose a suit of medium gray wool with royal blue accessories; her corsage was of sweetheart roses. The honeymoon was spent at Moncton and at other places in the Maritime Provinces and in Maine, U.S.A. The newly-weds have now taken up residence at Heart's Content where the groom is employed with Western Union Cable Company. The Daily News April 7, 1962 Page: 8 Spaniard's Bay - Thomas Dean, the oldest resident of Tilton, Conception Bay, passed peacefully away at the residence of his only daughter, Mrs. Odessa Drover, on March 31. Mr. Dean was born at Carbonear ninety years ago and when he grew up he became a mariner with his father who was a sea-going captain. He lived for a number of years in St. John's and worked for eight years in Argentia. Mr. Dean made his home with his daughter for about twenty-five years at Tilton where his genial manner made him a favourite with old and young alike. His funeral was held on Monday at Carbonear and burial took place in the United Church cemetery there. Besides his daughter, five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren survive, also a brother, Matthew Dean at Carbonear, and a sister, Mrs. Livie Nicholle, residing in the United States. The Daily News January 8, 1962 Page: 6 Drover - Parsons Wedding On Wednesday, December 27th at 5 p.m., the Reverend I. Butler united in Holy Matrimony at the Church of St. John The Evangelist at Coley's Point, Eileen, daughter of Mr. John Parsons and the late Mrs. Parsons of Brigus Road, Bay Roberts, and Clement, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Drover of Upper Island Cove. Mrs. S. Bowering played the wedding music. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, John, and was attended by Emm Dawe as maid of honour and by Mrs. Clarice Adams as bridesmaid. Attending the groom were Rendell Mercer and Maxwell Adams. The reception was held at Dawe's Restaurant where the wedding supper was served and the usual toasts honoured. Dancing followed with music supplied by the Twilight Orchestra. Mr. Drover is a graduate of Memorial University and is presently on the staff of St. Peter's School, Upper Island Cove. The Daily News August 18, 1962 Page: 5 Mrs. Margaret Dwyer - There passed peacefully away at the General Hospital, St. John's, July 25th, one of the most highly respected residents of Kelligrews in the person of Mrs. Margaret Dwyer, in her 86th year. The last of the family of the late Edward and Agnes Nugent and widow of the late Philip Dwyer who predeceased her about twelve years ago. Mrs. Dwyer lived on Bell Island where her husband worked with the mining company. After his retirement about nineteen years ago they moved to their former home at Kelligrews. She had three sons, two of whom, Walter and Edward, were accidentally killed at the early ages of eighteen and twenty-one while employed on Bell Island. Being a family loving mother she was deeply grieved over their untimely passing. Her surviving son Bernard and his wife, the former Veronica Peddle accompanied his parents to Kelligrews where they provided every comfort for her. She had been in failing health and totally blind for a number of years. She was of quiet and kind disposition, a true friend and a good neighbour. She was a devoted member of her church and was always ready to help in any of its activities and never neglected her religious duties. The large concourse of mourners, Mass cards, wreaths, telegrams and letters of sympathy attested to the esteem in which the deceased was held. She was buried with Mass of Requiem, with Rev. Father John Peddle, of Spaniard's Bay, a close friend of the deceased, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the family plot at the cemetery in Kelligrews to await her eternal reward of a life well spent on this earth. May her soul rest in peace. The Daily News May 30, 1962 Page: 2 Bay Roberts - Abraham French - Passed away at the General Hospital on Thursday, May 10th, Mr. Abraham French, age 74 years. Left to mourn are his wife, the former Meleanor Earl, two sons, David at Halifax, Guy at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Abraham Barrett, Bay Roberts; Mrs. Duncan Collins, Spaniard's Bay. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 12th from his late residence, Smith Street, to St. Matthew's Anglican Church. Interment in the family plot at the Anglican Cemetery. Rev. Isaac Butler, B.A., officiated. Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved. The Daily News April 9, 1962 Page: 16 Bay Roberts - John W. French - His many friends were saddened to hear of the death at St. Clare's Hospital on March 21st of Mr. John W. French, in his 71st year. The late Mr. French was born at Bay Roberts, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward French. After receiving his education he plied the Labrador fishery for a few years, then entered the employ of Western Union Cable Company where he worked faithfully until retired by pension one and a half years ago. He enjoyed good health until several months ago when he became confined to his home. However he did not give up to his bed until two months ago. He was obliged to enter hospital only ten days before his passing. The late Mr. French was well and favourably known by all. He was an ardent member of the Anglican faith, also a member of the L.O.A. Left to mourn beside his wife, Helen, the former Helen Mercer of Beach Cove, are one son Gerald, employed with Parker and Monroe Ltd., St. John's; four daughters, Hattie (Mrs. Lewis Taylor, St. John's), Ester (Mrs. Frank Mugford, Clarke's Beach), Gertrude (Mrs. John Spencer, Country Road), Dorothy (Mrs. Clifford Parsons, Bay Roberts), one brother, Abraham, Bay Roberts; two sisters, Mrs. Duncan Collins, Spaniard's Bay, Mrs. Abraham Barrett, Bay Roberts; also sixteen grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at St. Matthew's Church, March 24th. Interment Anglican Cemetery, Rev. Isaac Butler, B.A., officiated. Sympathy is extended the bereaved family.