NL GenWeb Obituaries

South Coast Region - Burgeo West District

Obits 2000

These obituaries were transcribed from the newspaper, The Gulf News. It is printed weekly at Port aux Basques and is distributed to many communities from Rose Blanche on the south coast to South Branch on the West Coast.

Obituraires were transcribed by BRENDA JANES, 2000. While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors.


LEONARD MUSSEAU
Passed away suddenly at his home on January 5, 2000, Leonard Musseau, in his 67th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Katherine (Kay) and five children, Veronica (Dana) Linfield of Portugal Cove, Melissa and Jeff, Lenette and Larry of St. John's, Robert and Tina of Port aux Basques, Garland and Helen Barnes of Grand La Pierre; grandson, Victor; sisters, Pearl and Shirley of Port aux Basques; brothers, Roy and Dorothy, Alex and Ethel, Ron and Phyllis, Joe and Susan all of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place at James Anglican Church on Jan. 7th officiated by Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

ALBERT KETTLE
Passed away at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, on January 10, 2000, Albert Kettle, in his 67th year. He was predeceased by his wife, Rebecca Sheaves. He leaves to mourn his son, Emmanuel; two sisters, Julia of Moncton, Mary and Ben of Port aux Basques; 10 step children, Dave and Janet, Ken and Josie, Judy and Charles, Cynthia and Wilson, Cecil and Mary Ellen, Doug and Michelle, Jim and Cathy, Dwayne and Roxanne all of Port aux Basques, Loretta and Ivan of Burnt Islands, Jerry and Sharon of Northe Sydney, NS; 21 step grandchildren. Funeral services took place at St. Paul's Anglican Church on January 14th 2pm officiated by Rev. E.M. Smith and Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

ANNIE MAY GREEN nee VARDY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Annie May Green announce her passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on January 15, 2000 at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn her husband of 52 years, Archibald Green; six children, Jack (Beverly) Vardy of Lower Sackville, NS, Sheila (Junior) Bateman, Gerald(Janice), Clayton (Diane), Bob (Alice) of Port aux Basques, Christine (Thomas) Howell of Winnipeg, Man; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two sisters, Etta (Charles) Sheppard of North Sydney, NS, Azelma (Albert) Green of Halifax; three brothers, Ward (Florence) Vardy, Raymond (Kay) Vardy, Cyril (Louise) Vardy of Port aux Basques. She was predeceased by her parents, John William and Lucy Maude (MacDonald) Vardy, daughter, Brenda in 1955 and brothers, George and Norman Vardy. Funeral services took place January 18th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev George Childs and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment to follow at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

DOROTHY LORRAINE ORGAN nee FRANCIS
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dorothy Lorraine Organ announce her passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on January 20, 2000 at the age of 64 years. She leaves to mourn eight children, Jane (Ernest) Meade of Halifax, NS, James (Wanda) of Shelburne, NS, Katie (Philip) Parsons of Burgeo, Evelyn Blackmore, Vera (William) Francis, Eileen (Raymond) Hodder, Irene (Wilfred) Osmond and Colleen Organ all of Port aux Basques; 20 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Wilson) Thorne of Burnt Islands, Florence (Claude) Kinslow of Port aux Basques; one brother, Albert (Florence) Francis of Port aux Basques. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Anna Jane (Taylor) Francis; sister Ivy; husband James Henry Organ (April 1999). Funeral services took place January 24th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev George Childs and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery.

HILDA SHORT
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, on January 20, 2000, Hilda Short in her 91st year. She was predeceased by her first husband, John Pink in 1963; second husband, Ambrose Short in 1999. She leaves to mourn two sons, Claude and Barbara of St. John's, Sam and Gertie of Port aux Basques; one sister, Frances Osmond of Port aux Basques; 6 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services took place at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev George Childs and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery.

IRENE FORD
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, on February 1st, 2000, Irene Ford in her 77nd year. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles 1988; son Earl 1986. She leaves to mourn five children, Shirley (Fred) Blackmore, Susan (Gordon) Dicks,Charles Jr (Gladys), and Joe of Port aux Basques, Rose of Buchans Junction; 23 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two sisters, Annie Styles and Maria Pearce of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place on February 3rd 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev George Critchell and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery.

STEPHEN BRYAN
Passed away suddenly at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre January 23, 2000 Stephen Bryan, in his 71st year. He leaves to mourn two sisters, Eva of Burnt Islands, Emily of Dartmouth; also seven nephews, eight nieces and their families Funeral services took place January 25th 3pm at St. George's Anglican Church, officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard, assisted by lay reader Eric Brown. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery.

JAMES HUBERT COURTNEY
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Hubert Courtney announce his sudden passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on January 30th, 2000 at the age of 67 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 48 years, Annette Courtney (Strickland); 3 children, Brenda Ellis, Jack (Wanda) and Louise (Willie) Seaward all of Port aux Basques; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 6 sisters, Shirley Gushue, Effie Webb, Alma Fisher, Elsie Dean, Blanche Mauger,Mildred Bond; 3 sisters-in-law, Jessie (Archibald) Nippart, Freda (Howard) Ingram, Ann (Lewis) Bartlett; 3 brothers-in-law, Leslie (Marion) Strickland, Aubrey (Harriet) Strickland, Levi (Margaret) Strickland. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Harriet (Collier) Courtney, sister, Nina Miles, two brothers, Roy and Sam. Funeral services took place February 1st 4pm from Salvation Army Citadel in Grand Bay with Captain Byron Kean officiating. Interment followed at Salvation Army Cemetery.

CATHERINE ANN PEARCE
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, on February 4th, 2000, Cartherine Ann Pearce in her 70th year. She leaves to mourn her husband, Llewelyn and four children, Arthur Lomond and Francis, Roy Lomond and Laverna, Melvin and Maxine of Port aux Basques; Judy (Neil) Rogers of Yarmouth, NS,; 7 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; 6 brothers and sisters, Walter and Jane Kettle, Pearl and Russell Lomond,Sam Kettle, Sadie and Roy Skeard, Nina Jeans, all of Port aux Basques, Carrie (Ivan) Walters of Toronto. Funeral services took place on February 7th 2pm at St. Paul's Anglican Church with Rev George Critchell and Rev. E M Smith officiating. Interment followed at St Paul's Anglican Cemetery.

AMBROSE JOHN ROBERT LEFRENSE
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ambrose John Robert LeFrense announce his sudden passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on February 10, 2000 at the age of 78 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 58 years, Leona Olive LeFrense (Prosser); 5 children, Raymond (Stella), Calvin (Linda) of Isle aux Morts, Shirley (John) Durnford of Devon, Alberta, Mable (Weyman) Smith of Calgary, Alberta, Magaida (Doug) Fast of Nanimo, B.C.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; son-in-law. Eric Carter of Port aux Basques. He was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Elizabeth (Hann) LeFrense, daughter Elizabeth Carter in 1996, two brothers: Norman (1999) and Philip, sister Alvia Huelin Funeral services took place February 14th 2pm from Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Isle aux Morts with Rev. Hubert Vallis officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery.

LILLIAN MAY CAINES
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, on February 17th, 2000, Lillian May Caines in her 81st year. She was predeceased by her husband, Edgar in 1994. She leaves to mourn seven children, Douglas, John, Beaula (Wayne) Petite, Edgar Jr., Allister and Della, Colin and Michelle all of Burnt Islands, Harold and Joanne of Thunder Bay, Ont., Edith (Michael) Giguere of Annapolis Valley, NS; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Harriet Jane Keeping, Dorothy Thorne of Burnt Islands, Susan and Fred of Codroy, Helen Croucher of Sackville, NS, Minnie (Walter) Hayman of Kentville, NS, Elizabeth Billard of Spryfield, NS,; brother-in-law, Kenneth and Olive Caines of Fall River. Funeral services took place on February 20th 2pm at St. George’s Anglican Church, Burnt Islands with Rev Clayton Billard officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road.

SEAWARD GREEN
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Seaward Green announce his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on March 1st, 2000 at the age of 83 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Barbara; three daughters, Mary (Garland) Benoite), Dorothy (Ron) Cooper both of Burgeo, Doreen (Kevin) Edwards, Sackville NS.; special granddaughter, Vickie Green, Burgeo; 4 grandsons, 3 granddaughters; 2 great grandchildren; 4 brothers, Maxwell (Lizzie), Albert (Azelma) both of Halifax NS, Cecil (Ada), North Sydney NS, George (Lynette), Petite de Grath, NS. He was predeceased by his son Fred in 1977. Funeral services took place March 4th 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Burgeo with Rev. Kenneth Abbott officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

SUSANNA SMITH
Passed away February 26th, 2000 peacefully at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, Mrs. Susanna Smith of Bishop’s Cove. She was 81 years old. She was predeceased by her husband, Vaughan, August 2nd, 1972. Left to mourn are sons, Clyde (Marie) of Cambridge, Ont., Billy (Ann) of Toronto, Ont., Boyd (Lynn) of Stonewall, Man.; daughters, Jessie (Wallace) Meade of Margaree, Florence (Frank) Lilly of St. John’s; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Rev. Edward Sampson and Rev. Arch Young conducted funeral services at St. John’s Anglican Church, Bishop’s Cove March 2nd 2pm. Interment was at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Bishop’s Cove. Pallbearers were Clyde Smith, Billy Smith, Boyd Smith, Rodney Smith, Wally Meade and Wallace Meade.

DORA FARRELL nee WALTERS
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Dora Farrell announce her passing at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook on March 2nd, 2000 at the age of 74 years. She leaves to mourn four sons, Norman, Dan, Russell (Lavina) of Rose Blanche and Dennis (Margarite) of Glace Bay, NS; four daughters, Ida Marshall of Port aux Basques, Cassie Farrell of Rose Blanche, Gloria (Austin) Parsons of Selbourne, NS, and Marion Farrell of Oliver, BC; 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Farrell in 1996, son, Austin Farrell in 1998, step brother, Eric Walters in1999, son in law, Stanley Lawrence in 1978 and great granddaughter, Jessica Dawn Bennett in 1994. Funeral services took place March 5th 2pm from the St. Michael’s and All Angels Church with Rev. Clayton Billard officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

JOHN D. LAWRENCE
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John D. Lawrence announce his sudden passing at his home in Bridgewater, NS in his 53rd year. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Ann (nee White); daughter, Toby in Winlaw, BC; son, Baine in Bridgewater; brother, Gordon (Jane) in Gander; in-laws, Leonard and Rita White in Port aux Basques; brother-in-law, Dave (Vivian), Eric (Judy) in Bridgewater; Brian (Rose) in Codroy. He was predeceased by his parentsGordon in 1998 and Ada Maude in 1973. Funeral services took place March 9th 2pm from St. James Anglican Church with Rev Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Cemetery.

DARLENE FRANCIS WELLS
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Darlene Francis Wells announce her passing at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, NS on March 6th, 2000 in her 37th year. Darlene leaves to mourn her son Clifton and common law husband, Wilson Strickland both at Burnt Islands; parents, Benjamin and Vera Mae Wells; sisters, Elaine Wells (Clarence) of Shelburne, NS, Sheila (Ralph) LaFrense, Carolann Wells (Edward); Brothers, Benjamin (Elsie), Rodney (Susanna), Garnet (Freda) all at Isle aux Morts, Curtis (Cathy), Deon (Jocelyn) of Harrietsfield, NS, and Glendon (Wanda) of Dartmouth, NS whom Darlene resided with. Funeral services took place on March 11th 2pm from the Holy Spirit Anglican Church at Isle aux Morts with Rev. Hubert Vallis officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts.

SADIE LILLIAN LOMOND
Passed away peacefully at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre March 8th, 2000, Sadie Lillian Lomond in her 91st year. She was predeceased by her first husband, George Matthews and her second husband, John Lomond and her daughter, Lillian Murphy. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Vera, Bernice (Ty); son, Gerald (Barbara), Dan (Lorraine); son-in-law, William Murphy; sister, Kyra Bennett; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services took place on March 11th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Critchell and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

JOHN SIBLEY
Passed away at the Calder Hospital in Burgeo on March 5th, 2000, John Sibley in his 89th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 64 years, Beatrice; two sons, Jack (Bess), Jesse (Minnie) at Ramea; two daughters, Ann (Doug) at Burnaby, BC, Marjorie (George) at Isle aux Morts; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; two sisters, Alice at Ramea and Bethania at Grand Bank. Rev. Trudy Sullivan conducted the funeral services at St. Boniface Anglican Church in Ramea on March 7th 2pm. Interment was at the Anglican cemetery in Ramea.

LORENIA BILLARD
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre March 18th, 2000, Loenia Billard in her 83rd year. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph in 1965. She leaves to mourn eight children, Georgina (Wilfred) Hayman, John and Melita, Percy, Shirley (Max) Evans, Joseph and Shirley, Blanford and Doreen all at Isle aux Morts, Martha Jane (Seaward) Lawrence in Halifax, NS., Calvin and Judy of Kelligrews; 37 grand children; 47 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marcella Hulan and Martha Francis of Isle aux Morts. She was predeceased by her brother Garfield Walters. Funeral services took place on March 21st 2pm from the Holy Spirit Anglican Church at Isle aux Morts with Rev. Hubert Vallis officiating. Interment followed at Holy Spirit Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts.

GORDON R. DURNFORD
Passed peacefully away at the Calder Health Care Centre on March 21st, 2000 in his 81st year, Gordon R Durnford of Francois. He will be sadly missed by sons, John (Viola), Clyde (Bonny) of Dartmouth, Roland (Alice), Glenn (Linda) of Francois, Chesley (Bess) of Burgeo, George (Loraine) of St. Jaohn’s, Gordon (Pheobe) of Murrey River, PEI; daughters, Kathleen Courtney, Deborah (Perry) Baggs of Francois, Millie (Ron) Skinner of McCallum, Fanny (Paul) Morrison of Dartmouth, Patricia (Corwin) Durnford of Burgeo; 34 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Also, sister-in-law Ruth Durnford of Francois, brothers-in-law, Harry Skinner of Burgeo and Francis Riva of Bangor, Maine. He was predeceased by his wife, Maude in 1996, daughter, Daphne in 1960 and son-in-law, Gerald Courtney in 1997.

HICKEY, JOSEPH PATRICK
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, On March 26th, 2000, Joseph Patrick Hickey in his 75th year. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha in 1998. He leaves to mourn two sons, Martin and Carol Ann in Codroy Valley, Lloyd and Marlene of Port aux Basques; 2 grandchildren. Funeral Mass took place on March 28th, 2pm at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church officiated by Father D.T. McGrath. Interment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery.

KEEPING, KATHERINE BERTHA nee CORNISH
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Katherine Bertha Keeping announce her sudden passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on March 28th, 2000 at the age of 65 years. She leaves to mourn her husband of 43 years, Ralph Keeping; two daughters, Cynthia (Gary) Childs of Barrie, Ont., Bonita (Joe) Strickland of Doyles; 2 grandchildren; brother, Johnny (Irene) Cornish of Port aux Basques; sister, Winetta Webb of Corner Brook. She was predeceased by her mother, Gladys, as well as other family members. Funeral services took place March 31st 2pm from the Salvation Army Citidel with Captain Byron Kean and Rev. George Childs officiating. Interment followed at Barachois Hill Anglican Cemetery.

HIGDON, RUTH “BETTY” nee GILLAM
Aug. 6, 1931-March 29, 2000. Passed away peacefully at the Carbonear General Hospital on March 29th, 2000, after a lengthly illness, Ruth “Betty” Higdon, of New Harbour, formerly of Port aux Basques aged 68 years. Predeceased by parents, Mary and John T Gillam, brothers; John Cecil Gillam, Matthew Gillan, sisters; Geraldine Gillam and Lillian Wells. Leaving to mourn her husband, William James; daughter, Brenda (Clyde) Ingram; grandson, Clyde (Jenesta Welshman); great grandson, Myles; step-sons, Gerald (Barbie) Higdon, Bernard (Cindy) Higdon, George (Karen) Higdon; step-daughters, Maxine (Ed) Higdon, Marilyn (Ed) Higdon, Lorie (Miguel) Bravo; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Louisa Caffers, Emma Martin; 1 brother, George (Dulcie) Gillam.

BILLARD, SAMUEL CHRISTOPHER
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, on April 7th, 2000, Samuel Christopher Billard in his 72nd year. He leaves to mourn his long-time companion, Annie Hardy; one sister, Myrtle (Ben) Rose; and Annie’s children, John and Yvonne, Mary and Bert, Gerald and Mary, Rita, Violet and Russell, all of Rose Blanche and Joyce and Fred of Burgeo; daughter in law, Shirley of Rose Blanche; 20 nieces and nephews. Funeral services took place April 10th , 1pm from the St. Michael’s and All Angels Church with Rev. Clayton Billard officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

GILLAM, ROWENA HELEN
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre, on April 12th, 2000 Rowena Helen Gillam in her 49th year. She was predeceased by her mother, Martha and step-sister, Loretta. She leaves to mourn her husband Albert; sons, Troy (Susan) of Port aux Basques, Scott (fiancee Loretta) of Lloydminster, AB; 2 grandchildren; brothers, Gideon (Dianne) of Eastern Passage, NS, George (Gertie) of Port aux Basques; sister, Eileen (Michael) Osmond of Port aux Basques and her father, Clyde Lawrence of Port aux Basques; special friend of the family, Ida Lawrence. Funeral services took place on April 15th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. George Childs and Eric Mullins officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

LOMOND, HARRY ISAAC
Passed away suddenly on April 15th, 2000, harry Isaac Lomond, in his 60th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Betty (Osmond); mother, Esther; and children, Michael and Elizabeth of Cape Ray, Tony and Denise, Jocelyn of Port aux Basques, Michelle and Steve, Amanda and Rodney, Craig of Ontario; 4 grandchildren; brothers, George and Angie, Bobby and Margaret, Fred and Ruth, Garfield and Sandra; sisters, Melinda, Rosanna, Elsie and Reg, Gladys and Albert, Edna and Fred, Evelyn and Reg all of Port aux Basques. He was predeceased by his father, Isaac in 1982 and brothers, Louis and Sydney in 1953. Funeral services took place April 18th at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle officiated by Pastor Tyone Ball. Interment followed at Faith Pentecostal Cemetery, Trans Canada Highway

LeFRENSE, CLAYTON
Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia (formerly of Isle aux Morts) It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clayton LeFrense announce his passing on April 18th, 2000 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 55 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, two daughters, Barbara (Glen) Devereaux of Port aux Basques, Aretena (Rodney) Branton of Eastern Passage, NS; one son, Blair LeFrense (fiance Tracey Fudge) of Enfield, NS; 4 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Abbott (anne), John (Edna) of Isle aux Morts, Randolph (Starla) of Sydney Mines, NS; 5 sisters, Sue (George) Crane of Sydney Mines, NS, Doris Hayman of North Sydney, NS, Betty Mauger of Port aux Basques, Una (Tom) Seymour, Mary Ann (Frank) Durnford of Isle aux Morts. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Elizabeth (Lillington); sister, Barbara; two brothers, Hector and Wendell. Funeral services took place on April 20th, 2pm from the Holy Spirit Anglican Church at Isle aux Morts with Rev. Hubert Vallis officiating. Interment followed at Holy Spirit Anglican Cemetery, Isle aux Morts.

ORGAN, PETER W.W.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Organ announce his death on April 21st, 2000 at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre at the dear age of 5 months. He is survived by his parents, April and Harry; grandparents, Julia and Willis Francis and Ethel and Winston Organ. Funeral services took place April 23rd, 2pm from the United Church in LaPoile with interment in the United Cemetery in LaPoile.

CECIL OSMOND
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Cecil Osmond announce his passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on May 20th, 2000 at the age of 66 years. He leaves to mourn his wife, Hazel (nee Hancock); two sons, Barry of Toronto, Ont., Paul of Dartmouth, NS.; daughter Cathy of Dartmouth, NS; two sisters, Dorothy White, Veda (Cecil) Meade and brother Douglas Osmond. He was predeceased by his parents, Douglas and Gladys (Kendall) Osmond. Funeral services took place on May 23rd 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

CROUCHER, Abigail Elizabeth
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on May 11th, 2000, Abigail Elizabeth Croucher (nee Keeping) in her 78th year. She leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 58 years, Cyril and four loving children, Clayton and Bernice of Whale Cove, George and Sarah of Burnt Islands, Lillian (Samuel) Stowbridge of Harbour Breton, Marina (Gary) Fudge of Burnt Islands; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Angus and Julia of Burnt Islands; sisters, Queenie (Phillip) Enwood, Christina (Ephraim) MacDonald of Burnt Islands. She was predeceased by her brothers, Samuel, Levi and William. Funeral services took place on May 14th, 2pm at Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, officiated by Stephen Tait. Interment followed at Jehovah’s Witness Cemetery, Burnt Islands.

CUTLER, WILFRED
Passed peacefully away on May 25th, 2000 at the Calder Health Care Center, Burgeo after a short illness, Wilfred Cutler Sr., in his 80th year. Leaving to mourn his wife, Annie; son, Wilfred (Eunice) at Ramea; daughters, Frances (Mark) Courtney of English Harbour West, and Colleen (Gordon) Lushman of Guelph, Ont.; one brother, Nathan (Edna) at Bonavista; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Alice Jane, mother and father, Rosanna and William Cutler and two brothers, Maxwell and Leslie. Funeral services took place at Ramea at St. Boniface Anglican Church on May 28th officiated by Rev. Nathan Cutler, Rev. Norman Cutler and Austin Keeping. Burial at St. Boniface Anglican Cemetery.

CARTER, BERTHA nee MULLINS
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on May 27th, 2000, Bertha Carter in her 80th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Oswald Robert in 1998, daughter Ellen in 1983 and son, Gerald in 1990. She leaves to mourn seven children, Catherine (Fred) Lawrence of Truro, NS, Jean (Norman) Daley of Ayres, Mass., Joseph and Michelle of Welland, Ont., David and Donna of Fort St. John, BC. Marie (Austin) Lawrence of Isle aux Morts, Oswald and Joyce of Port aux Basques; sisters, Priscilla Sheaves, Marjorie Pauls of Port aux Basques, Dorothy Sheppard of Recontre East, Emily (Gerald) Comeau of Digby, NS; brothers, John and Sadie of Recontre East, George of New Bedford, Mass. Funeral services took place on May 29th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

BLACKMORE, JOHN RICHARD
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John R. Blackmore, aged 67 announce his passing on June 16th, 2000 at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre. He was predeceased by his father, Richard and his two brothers, Gerald and Reginald. He leaves to mourn his mother, Amy and Jim of Port aux Basques; wife, Bessie; two daughters, Donna (Mark) Chupick of Dartmouth, NS, Wanda (Thomas) Billard of Margaree; four grandchildren; brothers, George (Eileen), Gordon, and Winston (Diane) of Port aux Basques, Lillian and Paul of Washington;sisters, Liz and Clayton of Nova Scotia and Marguerite of Port aux Basques; brothers in law, Albert (Muriel) Of Ontario, Hubert (Anne) of New Brunswick and Bob (Monica) of Codroy. Funeral services took place on June 19th, 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

LAVHEY, SAMUEL JOSEPH
Passed away at Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, NS, on June 17th, 2000 Samuel Lavhey in his 74th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Margaret and five children, Gordon and Marlene of Prince Rupert, BC, Brenda (Don) Grandy of Port aux Basques, Wilson and Tammy of Dartmouth, NS, Henry and Ann of New Market, Ont., Jeanette and Murry of Lloydminister, AB; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Mullens. Funeral services took place on June 22nd, 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small, Rev. George Childs officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

DOMINIE, JAMES
It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Dominie, aged 78 announce his sudden passing in Rose Blanche on June 17th, 2000. He leaves to mourn his wife Brenda; four children, Walter of Glace Bay, Kevin and Mary Ann of Stephenville, Gary and Donna, Lisa and Alex of Rose Blanche; five grandchildren; one great chandchild; sister, Mary Elizabeth Clarke of Mountain Home Manor. Funeral services took place on June 20th, 2pm at St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church, Rose Blanche, with Rev. Clayton Billard officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

SKEARD, ELIJAH
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Elijah Skeard, age 77 announce his passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on June 18th, 2000. He leaves to mourn his wife, Myrtle; four children, Mildred, Donna, Roger of Port aux Basques, Allison and Dale of Isle aux Morts; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother Henry (Eileen) of Port aux Basques. He was predeceased by his son, Wayne in 1964. Funeral services took place on June 20th, 2pm at the Salvation Army Church officiated by Captains Joy and Byron Kean. Interment followed at Salvation Army Cemetery, Trans Canada Highway.

MATTHEWS, JAMES ALBERT
Born on the island of Newfoundland in Port aux Basques, James Albert Matthews made his final journey home in his 83rd year on June 30th, 2000 at the St. Catherines General Hospital. Husband of 63 years to Minnie Beatrice who sat by his side to see him off. Jim was the father of Lorrain (Claude ) Young, James (Bernice) Matthews and Allan Matthews. Survived by his brother John and sister, Laura Strickland of Newfoundland and Stanely of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his sons, Clifford, Gerald and Roy and his brothers, Isadore, Edgar, Clarence and his sister Blanche Meade. Funeral services were held at Hulse and English Funeral Home and Chaple, St Catherines on July 4th 11am. Private family interment followed in Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catherines.

COURTNEY, ANNIE MARIE nee PINK
Passed away peacefully at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on July 3rd, 2000, aged 77 years. Born in Cape La Hune, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Olive Lavinia (Dollimount) Pink. Leaving to mourn her daughter, Eileen Kendall of Halifax; four sons, Eric (Irene) at Dominion, NS, Mark (Frances) of English Harbour West, Clayton (Pearl) at Kelligrews, Edgar (Barbara) of Gander; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Washburn (Maude) Pink of Burgeo and Edgar (Florence) Pink of Gander. She was predeceased by her husband, John Courtney, granddaughter, Sonya, two brothers, Samuel and Albert, three sisters, Victoria, Winnifred and Elizabeth. Funeral services were held at All Saints Church, Foxtrap July 5th 2pm. Interment followed at All Saints Cemetery, Dunne’s Hill, Foxtrap.

SPICER, WILFRED CECIL
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre ON July 6th, 2000, Wilfred Cecil Spicer in his 44th year. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Cassie. He leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters, William and Eva, Roland and Leah, Roy and Maxine, Barry and Elizabeth, Rueben, Scott and Darlene, Maude (John) Dobbin, Minnie (Rodney) Francis of Diamond Cove, Ross and Nina of Rose Blanche, Winston and Darlene of Truro, NS, Pierce of Harbour Le Cou Funeral services took place July 9th, 2pm at the St. Michael’s and All Angels Church with Rev. Clayton Billard officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Rd.

DELOREY, THOMAS ELDRIDGE
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Eldridge Delorey, aged 54 announce his passing on July 7th, 2000 at Bay City, Michigan. He leaves to mourn his wife, Loretta and five children, Leona and Ron of Sackville, NS, Eldridge of Bruderheim, AB, Jocelyn and Deon of Harrietsfield, NS, Jackie and Brian of Isle aux Morts, Tommy of Edmonton, AB; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services took place on July 12th at 2pm from the Holy Spirit Anglican Church at Isle aux Morts with Rev. Hubert Vallis officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts.

KETTLE, LLEWELLYN
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Llewellyn Kettle announce his passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on July 21st 2000 in his 82nd year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Eileen (Blackmore); sons, Calvin (Lorraine) of Port aux Basques and Howard (Pat) of Victoria, BC; sisters, Dot (George) Gillam and Dorcas (Bob) Willingham; sister-in-law, Maggie Pearce; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Ray Pearce, sister, Ada Buttery and brother-in-law, James Buttery. Funeral services took place on July 24th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

LOMOND, GEORGE WALTER
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on July 23rd 2000, George Walter Lomond in his 82nd year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Sarah Jane and three children, Albert and his wife Barbara, Donald and Donna, George and Madelyn of Port aux Basques; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Max Lomond and Gordon and Marjorie Lomond of Port aux Basques; two sisters, Gladys Ingram of Burgeo, Irene Greenough of Calgary, AB; step-brother, Dwight and Susan Anderson of Port aux Basques. Funeral services took place on July 26th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

BATEMAN, HATTIE JANE
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on July 25th 2000, Hattie Jane Bateman, in her 83rd year. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan. She leaves to mourn six children, Junior and Sheila, Hazel Frampton, Jean (Albert) Walters, Melvin and Edwina, Albert, and Evelyn (Nelson) Sheaves all of Port aux Basques; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister, Alice McDermott of Rose Blanche; brother-in-law, Clyde Bateman; very special friends at Gilbert Place. Funeral services took place July 27th, at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle officiated by Pastor Tyone Ball. Interment followed at Faith Pentecostal Cemetery, Trans Canada Highway

ANDERSON, GERALDINE FLORENCE nee PAYNE
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on July 25th 2000, Geraldine Florence Anderson, in her 83rd year. She leaves to mourn her husband Alfred; son George and wife, Kathleen of Port aux Basques; brother, Claude Payne and wife Kathleen of Port aux Basques; two sisters, Alma (Charles) Chaisson of Port aux Basques, Margaret (John) Ford of St. John’s; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Isaac, Lucien, Willard and Lorne. Funeral services took place July 27th 2pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Grand Bay. Interment followed at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Trans Canada Highway.

VARDY, FLORENCE GRACE
Passed away at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on August 4, 2000, Florence Grace Vardy, in her 85th year. She leaves to mourn her husband, Ward and two children, Mary (Jim) Hartney, James and wife Margaret of Vancouver; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services took place on August 6th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

HANN, DOUGLAS JR.
Passed away at the Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook on August 6, 2000, Douglas Hann, in his 74th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Daisy; two children, Roland of Waterloo, Ont., June (John) Clarke of Kitchener, Ont.; brother, Ralph and wife Jean of Stroud, Ont.; Two grandchildren; sister, Camilla Johnson of Vancouver. Funeral services took place on August 9th 2pm at St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Nelson Small officiating. Interment followed at St James Anglican Cemetery at Barachois Hill.

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