Archives: Obituaries

Virtue Parrill

November 6, 2018

With sadness we announce the passing of the late Virtue Parrill (nee White). Born on Friday, April 15, 1927 in Sandy Cove, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late William and Rhoda (nee: Caines). Survived by her loving and devoted husband Douglas of 61 years, children Roland (Cindy), Geneva (Rocky), Douglas (Virginia); grandchildren Stephen

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Gerald Genge

July 23, 1951 to November 5, 2018

Passed peacefully away on Monday, November 5th, 2018 at the Health Sciences Centre, Gerald Genge, age 67 years. Predeceased by his parents Isaac and Jane Genge, sister, Judy Mclean. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Rubena (nee Upshall); daughter Melanie Perrier (Dwayne); son, Gerald (Melissa); his adoring grandsons: Mathew and Cody Perrier; sister Augustine Dredge

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Eliza Isabella Hammond

November 5, 2018

Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Hospital on Monday, November 5th, 2018, Eliza Isabella Hammond, aged 87 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Eric (2000) and son Rev. Peter (2018), and brothers Billy, Herbie and Charlie. Leaving with fond and loving memories son Herb (Josephine), daughter Helena Churchill (Freeman); daughter in law Elaine Beckton; cherished

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Boyka Ilieva Bliznakova

November 22, 1947 to November 5, 2018

Passed away suddenly at home in St. John’s at the age of 70.  Predeceased by husband Vasil Bliznakov, parents Ilia and Maria Achevi, and brother Boris Achev.  Left with precious memories her sons Tony Bliznakov (Penny), and Martin Bliznakov (Irina); and granddaughter Anastasia.  She will be missed by a large circle of family and friends,

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Doreen Ayre

October 28, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Doreen Ayre (nee: Ford) on October 28, 2018. Born in Essex, England, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ivy (nee: Collins). Beside her parents she was predeceased by husband Wilfrid and brother Mick. Leaving with fond and precious memories

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David Rupert Fowler

November 2, 2018

David Rupert Fowler passed peacefully away surrounded by his family at the Health Science Centre in St. John’s on Friday November 2, 2018, at the age of 73 years. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, teacher, and mentor to many. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sadie, his brothers Ron and Noel, sister

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Myra Electa Oldford (nee Matthews)

June 5, 1922 to October 27, 2018

Passed peacefully away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by her loving family, Myra E. Oldford in her 97th year. Predeceased by her dear husband, Hubert (1980); her parents Pierce and Gladys Matthews; her sisters Belinda Greening (Horace), Evelyn Greening (Hubert), Agnes Wiseman (Chesley), and Ethel Moss (George); and her

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Phyllis Sullivan

October 5, 1925 to October 26, 2018

It is with sadness that the family of the late Phyllis Sullivan, announce her passing on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the L.A. Miller Centre.  Born on October 5, 1925 she was the daughter of the late John and Maude (Peddle) Sullivan.  Beside her parents she was predeceased by husband Joshua; brothers Ralph, Walter; sisters

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Dr. Douglas Torraville

October 23, 2018

Dr. Douglas Alfred Torraville passed away peacefully at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on October 23rd, 2018, after a brief illness. He touched many lives in his 63 years and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Leaving to mourn; his three children, Margaret, Patrick, and Aidan; his brother, Rit. Rev. David Torraville;

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Joan Elizabeth Martha King

July 27, 1943 to October 20, 2018

The family of Joan Elizabeth Martha (Eavis) King, of St. John’s announce, with sadness, her sudden passing in the early hours of Saturday, October 20 at the Health Sciences Centre. Born in 1943 to the late Alf and Ida (Batstone) Eavis, Joan was a loyal friend, mother, sister, and employee.  She spent many years with

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