Month: June 2019
Arthur Bramwell Snow
June 9, 1935 to June 18, 2019
It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Arthur Bramwell Snow, 84, on June 18th, 2019 at the Miller Centre. Predeceased by parents Chesley Snow and Lorna (Bishop) Snow. Brother Chesley Snow. Parents in-law Jesse and Margaret Oliver. Brothers in-law Douglas Critch, Robert Follett, Robert Collins, Alvin Oliver and Gary
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Lillian Elizabeth Bemister (Jeans)
October 5, 1925 to June 14, 2019
Passed peacefully away in the presence of family on the afternoon of June 14, 2019, at St. Clare’s Hospital after a lengthy illness, Lillian Elizabeth Bemister (nee Jeans), aged 93 years. Predeceased by her husband of 66 years Gordon (2014), infant son Gordon Jr. (1958), parents Walter and Elizabeth (nee Cullimore) and all her siblings:
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Carmel Catherine (nee French) Johnston
June 16, 2019
Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family on June 16, 2019 at St. Luke’s Homes, Carmel Johnston, aged 91 years. Predeceased by her brother Harold “Bud” French. Leaving to mourn her husband Clyde “Johnny”; children Gary (Denise Lear), Jeffrey and Diane (Rob) Vincer; grandchildren Kate Drover and Jordan and Jenna Vincer; and great grandchildren
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Phoebe Lillian Miller
June 15, 2019
Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at the Health Science Center on June 15, 2019, Phoebe Miller, aged 72 years. Predeceased by her parents Amy and Ronald Miller. Leaving to mourn her husband of 51 years, Mac; children Wanda and Blaine (Karen); grandchildren Daniel and Shauna Hanlon and Sarah and Claire Percy-Miller; siblings
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Viola Long
June 14, 2019
Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home on June 14th, 2019, Viola Long, aged 89 years. Predeceased by, husband Wilfred; son, Austin Long; parents Richard and Phoebe Mercer; and siblings. Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are her daughters Elaine (Kenny) Nash and Joan (Craig) Nolan; grandchildren Ginny (Jon) Long, Kate (Brad) Nolan,
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Derek Edward Mercer
April 16, 1953 to June 13, 2019
Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Thursday, June 13th, 2019, surrounded by so much love and support from family and friends, Derek Mercer, avid outdoorsman, Toronto Maple Leafs fan and owner of Ropar Footwear. Predeceased by parents Hubert and Myrtle Mercer and sister-in-law, Phyllis Sharpe. Leaving to celebrate his life, wife Carol
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Christopher White
August 6, 1975 to June 8, 2019
Another angel has his wings. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris White on Saturday, June 8, 2019. His Pop (Dick White) now has a pool buddy, his Dad (Rick White) and Nan (Annie (Starkes) Hancock) have another card partner for 120’s, Uncle Ed has a pitcher for softball, and
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February 22, 1955 to June 7, 2019
Of Francois, Port aux Basques, and Paradise Teacher, counsellor, world traveler, avid reader, sports fan, music lover, gardener, card player, animal lover, bar-b-q chef, Bob Dylan expert and his biggest fan. He came from a good, strong family who made him the man he was. He will be missed by his mother, Muriel, and his
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Paul Bowdring
June 7, 2019
Paul Bowdring, writer, social activist and environmentalist passed away on Friday, June 7, at home. His family was assisted in providing palliative care by Eastern Health’s Home and Community Care Program. Paul is predeceased by his mother, Marie Bowdring. Paul grew up on Bell Island but made St. John’s his home for much of his
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Faith Colley
February 18, 1923 to June 8, 2019
Passed peacefully away at Saint Luke’s Homes, St. John’s, on June 8, 2019, in her 97th year, Faith Colley, formerly of Port-aux-Basques and Woody Point, Bonne Bay. Faith leaves to give thanks for her long and healthy life her daughter Lorna, son-in-law Melvin (Crewe) and grandson Stephen of St. John’s. She is survived by her
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