Selected obituaries/marriages, etc. transcribed from the 1963 editions of The Daily News, published at St. John's, NL The Daily News February 1, 1963 Page: 8 Spaniard's Bay - Gosse - Smith Wedding The marriage of Beatrice Viola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Gosse of Spaniard's Bay, to Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith of Tilton, took place at the United Church, Harbour Grace, on Saturday, December 15, at 7 p.m. The ceremony was performed by the minister, Rev. Wilfred Vardy, B.A., B.D., while the wedding music was played by Mrs. Val Webber. Attending the bride was her sister, Mary, as bridesmaid, and Mrs. Maxwell Adams, the groom's sister, was the matron of honor. The groom was attended by the bride's brother, Harry, and by his brother-in-law, Maxwell Adams. The reception was held at the home of the groom's parents where the usual toasts were honored. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have since taken up residence in St. John's where Mrs. Smith continues her work with the Dept. of Finance and the groom is employed with a construction firm. The Daily News March 20, 1963 Page: 9 Spaniard's Bay Mrs. Mary Jane Gosse, one of the oldest residents of Spaniard's Bay, passed away March 9, at the Carbonear Hospital. Up until quite recently, Mrs. Gosse had been blessed with good health and kept fairly busy visiting with her sons and daughters on occasion. In her more active days she was a faithful church worker and a regular worshiper; her last attendance at service was less than two years ago. Possessing a pleasing personality and quiet charm, she was a welcome guest among old and young; the affection which was showered upon her by those who knew her was well deserved, for from her heart came love, kindness, sympathy and understanding. She was the mother of a large family and her life was mainly devoted to being the good mother that she was, sharing in her children's joys and sorrows, helping and advising, working and praying, and showing them by example the pattern of a life well lived. Her memory will be precious to her three sons, Bertram (with whom she resided), James and Thomas, and by her five daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Robert Seymour), Florence (Mrs. Albert Smith), Rita (Mrs. Robert Neil), all residing at Spaniard's Bay, Susie (Mrs. William Yetman, Gander) and Julia (Mrs. Ambrose Parsons, Harbour Grace); 35 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. A brother James Mercer (St. John's), and two sisters, Julia (Mrs. William Barrett, Glace Bay, N.S.) and Millie (Mrs. Nath Barrett, Spaniard's Bay), survive her. She was laid to rest in the family plot March 11 following the service at Holy Redeemer Church, conducted by the Rev. E. Willis. "On that Happy Easter Morning, All the graves their dead restore; Father, sister, child and mother Meet once more." The Daily News May 15, 1963 Page: 15 Spaniard's Bay Wilfred Gosse - News was received here on Sunday of the sudden passing in St. John's of Wilfred Gosse, just three days short of his fifty-second birthday. A former resident of Spaniard's Bay, Mr. Gosse with his wife had been living in the capital for a number of years, and although he had not been well for about seven years, his passing came as a complete shock. He and his wife had been visiting relatives at Mount Pearl on Saturday night. Early on Sunday morning he suffered a severe heart attack and the end came before the ambulance carrying him reached the hospital. Burial will be at Spaniard's Bay. To his wife and three sisters we offer profound sympathy in their sudden bereavement. The Daily News September 5, 1963 Page: 2 Spaniard's Bay - Jewer - Kennedy Wedding The marriage of Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy, to Victor Clayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Jewer, took place on Saturday, August 31, at 7:30 p.m., in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Spaniard's Bay, with the Rev. E. Willis officiating. The bride, dressed in traditional white, was given in marriage by her father. Matron of honour was the groom's sister-in-law, Mrs. Wallace Jewer, while the bridesmaid was the bride's sister Carole. Flower girls were Joyce Jewer and Sylvia Jewer, both nieces of the groom. Attending the groom were his brothers Wallace and the bride's brother-in-law, Lorne Piercey. The reception was held at Mercer's Restaurant, Spaniard's Bay, where the wedding supper was served and the usual toasts honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Jewer have taken up residence in Spaniard's Bay. The Daily News February 2, 1963 Page: 16 Josiah A. Jones - Passed peacefully away at his late residence, 93 Pleasant Street on Friday evening February 1, Josiah A. Jones, aged 70 years. Left to mourn are his wife Mary, 2 daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Sidney Didham), and Ruby (Mrs. Wilfred Anstey) at Corner Brook; 3 sons, Reginald, Kevin and Walter; 1 brother Harvey at Upper Island Cove also 9 grandchildren. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 28 Cochrane Street. The funeral will take place on Monday, February 4 at 2:30 p.m. to the Anglican Cathedral. Interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. The Daily News April 18, 1963 Page: 14 Spaniard's Bay - Herbert Lundrigan, 877893 Canadian Army, a veteran of World Ward 1, passed away at his residence in Upper Island Cove on Thursday, April 11. He was 65. Born in Upper Island Cove in 1897, he enlisted in the Canadian Army at Sydney, Nova Scotia, in March 1918. He was wounded at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, but he was not discharged until December, 1918. In February, 1919, he married Miss Mabel Hussey. For a number of years he worked on Bell Island and for a short while in Argentia until ill health forced him to relinquish the activities of normal living. He never complained, and he will be remembered by his family and friends as a man who possessed a pleasing personality, a sense of humour, and an understanding and sympathetic heart. His passing, which was unexpected, came as a severe blow to his wife and children who mourn an irreparable loss. He leaves three sons, Walter in Belfountain, Ontario, Rex in Toronto, Josiah at home: one daughter, Betty (Mrs. Alfred Smith) in Spaniard's Bay; nine grandchildren, two brothers, Walter in Whitbourne and Willis in Boston, Massachusetts; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Coombs, Upper Island Cove. His funeral with military honours, was held on Saturday afternoon to the church of St. Peter where the burial service was read by the Rev. E. House. The casket, draped by the Union Jack, was borne by Legionaires; at the graveside the Legion ritual was read by Comrade William Lunrdrigan. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Messrs. John Young and Son. To those who mourn the loss of a dear one we offer sincere sympathy. The Daily News September 12, 1963 Page: 9 Spaniard's Bay - Lynch - Titford Wedding The marriage of Isabelle May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Lynch of Upper Island Cove to William, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Titford of Spaniard's Bay was solemnized in the Church of St. Peter, Upper Island Cove, on Saturday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. F. R. Rowsell. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a ballerina gown of white nylon lace and chiffon, and her shoulder length veil was held in place by a floral arrangement. Her bouquet was pink and white carnations with springs of maidenhair fern. The maid of honour was the bride's sister Mary, while another sister Ethel was bridesmaid, and both wore blue. Other bridesmaids were the groom's sister Phyllis and Alfreda Jones, both of whom wore gowns of lemon. The groom was attended by James Crane as best man, and by Tom Mercer, as well as by his two brothers, James and Ben. The reception was held at the Canadian Legion Hall, Upper Island Cove, where the wedding supper was served and the usual toasts honoured, with Mr. Nath Jones as toastmaster. Mr. and Mrs. Titford have since left for Greenwood, N.S., where the groom is attached to the Royal Canadian Army. Every good wish is extended for their happiness.