Archives: Obituaries
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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Blanche Garland
November 10, 1922 to June 9, 2019
Passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at the Health Sciences Center on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Blanche Garland (Lilly) formerly of Gaultois, Hermitage Bay, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband, Hedley, parents James and Mary Ann Lilly, sisters Emmie Strickland and Pearl Best, sisters-in-law Audrey Day, Mary Green and Annie
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June 10, 2019
God opened his arms on June and welcomed an angel, Keith Bailey, home to eternal rest. He was welcomed by his Mother Eileen and Father Ira and Brother John. Left to celebrate his life, Wife Carol (nee Field); stepdaughters Carol (Chris) Charland, Ottawa, and Barbara Sutton, Ottawa); three beautiful grandchildren Sawyer Charland, Lucy Charland and
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William G. Field
June 9, 2019
Passed peacefully away on June 9th, 2019 William Field, aged 67 years. Predeceased by wife Sharon; parents Philip and Marion; Brother Gerald; Parents in law Jack and Dorothy Higdon; and brother in law Jerry Higdon. Leaving to cherish his memory daughter Tammy (Allan); Grandson Ryder, the light of his life; brothers Eric (Gertrude), Alex (Mary),
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Brenda Eileen Pinsent
March 21, 1963 to June 2, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce that Brenda passed away at Toronto General Hospital from complications arising from her double lung transplant on May 13, 2018. She was a beloved partner, mother, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Predeceased by her infant daughter, parents Marjorie and Morley Pinsent and nephew James Pinsent. Brenda grew up
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Effie Burgess Cook (Barnes, nee Harding)
January 2, 1922 to June 8, 2019
Passed peacefully away on June 8, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, Effie Cook of Pouch Cove at the age of 97 years. Pre-deceased by her first husband Victor Barnes (1966) and second husband Henry (Harry) Cook (2005). Leaving to mourn daughter Victoria (Wayne) Pennell; step-son Norman Cook (Joan Butler); step-daughter Janet Moulton; grandchildren: Joanne
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