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West Coast ~ Codroy District

Obituaries - 1999

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.

Obituaries were transcribed by BRENDA JANES, 1999. While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors.


SIMON GALE
Passed away at CLHC on January31, 1999, Simon Joseph Gale, aged 68. He leaves to mourn his spouse, Vivian Parsons; sons, Simon Parsons of Codroy, and William Curnew of Searston; 4 grandchildren, Laura, Sherry, Amanda, and Sarah; sisters, Theresa Hefferman of Sydney NS, Margaret Crouse of Middleton, NS, brother Patrick (Pauline) of Codroy, also a circle of nieces, nephews and friends. His remains rested at St. Anne's Church, Upper Ferry. Funeral Mass took place on February 2, 1999 2:30pm at St. Anne's officiated by Father Emmanuel. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

JOHN JOSEPH RUSSEL BEATON
After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully on January 27, 1999 in his 75th year at Mississauga Hospital. He was comforted to the end by his loving family -- wife Rita of 49 years; daughter Mary (Tony) Vecchiola of Mississauga; son Joe (Sharron) White of Burlington; grandchildren, Barb and Bill Skeard of Corner Brook, Nicole, Stephen, Anthony Vecchiola and Marnie Fisher and Terri Davies all of Mississauga. He is now under God's care with his son, James White and daughter Una Hibbs, who is survived by her husband, Kenny. Also survived by son, Terrance (Connie) White and their children, Jason, Jamie, and Jennifer, all of Kamloops BC and Valerie and Ginny White of Hamilton, Ont.; sisters, Greta and Myrtle and brother James. Predeceased by brother, Greggy, sisters, Mary and Shirley . A man whose relentless gift of love and laughter touched all those fortunate enough to know him. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's Parish in Codroy Valley on February 1, 1999 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Russell Beaton.

THERESA MARIA JANES (nee KENDELL)
Passed away at CLHC on March 7, 1999, Theresa Maria Janes aged 86. She was predeceased by her husband William in in 1994. She leaves to mourn 5 children, Catherine (Bill) Ryan of Codroy, Myrtle (Gordon) Hill of Scarborough, Ont., Lloyd and wife Linda of Codroy, Shirley (Joe) Ryan of Ajax, Ont., Rowena (Lee) Sheppard of Codroy; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; as well as large circle of friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her brother, Aiden and sister-in-law, Maud. Her remains rested at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy. Funeral services took place on March 10, 1999, 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church officiated by Rev. Evelyn Smith and Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery under the direction of Ford's Funeral Home Ltd.

JANIE GALE nee MacARTHUR
Passed away at Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Center on March 10, 1999 Janie Ester Gale (nee MacArthur) aged 75 years.She was predeceased by her son Angus in 1973, grandchildren, Stacy Harris in 1992 and Abus Yessum in 1999. She leaves to mourn her husband Paul and 5 children, Leona (Alphonsus) O'Quinn of South Branch, Donald (Cathy) of Alberta, Christopher (Karen), Melvin of Nova Scotia, Monica and Tony of Port au Port; 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister Margaret (Joseph) St. Croix of South Branch; brother Donald (Deane) Mac Arthur of Nova Scotia, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Her remains rested at St. Sylvester RC Church, South Branch. Funeral Mass took place on March 13, 1999 officiated by Father DT McGrath. Interment follewed at St. Sylvester Cemetery.

TERRENCE KENT
Passed away at Millville on March 26, 1999 Terrence Kent aged 78 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Lillian in 1974 and second wife Annie in 1987. He leaves to mourn 5 children and 7 step children, Wayne (Carol) of Bell Island, Ron (Joan) of Holyrood, Bill (Marie) of Ontario, Helen (Benny) of South Branch, Irene (Norman) of Ontario; step children Clem (Rosie), Walter (Annie), Bernie (Ronnie) of Millville, Leona (Gerald), Cecilia (Bill) of South Branch, Clara (Clive) of St. Andrews, christine (Jim) of Toronto; 18 grandchildren, 19 st-grandchildren, 17 gr-grandchildren and 23 st gr- grandchildren godchild Jean Arnold of Meadows, sister Bridget GALWAY of Toronto. Also predeceased by his grandson William Kent, St-grandson Gary, sister Molly KAVANAGA, and brothers Jack, Richard, Daniel, and James KENT.His remains rested at St. Anne's RC church, Upper Ferry. Funeral Mass took place on March 29, 199 10:30am officiated by Father McGrath. Interment followed at Mt. St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy.

THOMAS JOYCE
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Joyce, formerly of Corner Brook, announce his passing on April 5, 1999 at the age of 63 at Hilliard's Personal Care Home in Codroy. He will be sadly missed by his 2 sisters, Mazie Rodway (Norman Sampson), of Irishtown and Elizabeth Joyce (Jordon Boone) of Reidville; nieces, Roxanne and Jennifer and nephews, Alfred and Maxwell, caregiver Minnie Hilliard of Codroy. Funeral service took place April 7, at 2:00pm at St. John the Evangalist Anglican Cathedral, Very Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment follwed at Mount Patricia Cemetery.

MARGARET DOUCETTE nee LEROUX
Passed away at Charles Legrow Health Center Port aux Basques, April 8, 1999 aged 84 years. Predeceased by by her husband John in 1963 and son Paul in 1995. She leaves to mourn 9 children; Regina Farrell in Stephenville, Jane (Carl) Reid, Joseph (Ann) of Tompkins, Bernice (Joe) Bennett, Ann Marie (Robin) Foley of Centerville, NS, Patricia (Roger) Gale of Doyles, Mary (Cyril) Dywer, Angela (Ed) LeRiche of Ontario, Kay Sprinkle of Joplin, Missouri; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Her remains rested at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry. Funeral Mass took place on April 12th 10:00am officiated by Fathe McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery Codroy Valley.

HENRY RUEBEN FIANDER
Passed away at his home in Codroy on April 21, 1999 Henry Fiander aged 77 years. He leaves to mourn 3 children; Mary (Leonard) Patry, Edward (Rosie) of Codroy, James and Denise of Loch Lomond; 2 grandsons Jeffrey Patry and Jamie Jesso. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances and Wilson Fiander, brothers and sisters; Marie, Everette, Willis, Mildred and Mary. Funeral Services took place on April 24 at 2pm, Holy Trinity Church, Codroy, officiated by Rev. E Smith Interment followed in church cemetery.

BEATRICE MUISE
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Center, Port aux Basqueson May 3, 1999, Beatrice Muise in her 87th year. She was predeceased by her husband Dennis and son James. She leaves to mourn 15 children; Norman (Zita), Kenneth (Lillian), Ella (Charles) MacNeil, Augusta (Richard) AuCoin of South Branch, Patricia (Marshall) Dawe, Junior (Rita), Wayne (Terry) of Upper Ferry, Andrew (Ida) of New Brunswick, Jerome (Betty) of Lower Sackville, NS, Eddy (Pam), David (Debbie) of Alberta, Marg MacIsaac of Lab City, Marion Spence of Ont., Wade (Linda) of BC.; sister Rose MacIsaac; sister in law Emma Young; 63 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral servives took place at St. Sylvester RC Church, South Branch on May 5, 1999 officiated by Father D T McGrath. Interment followed at Church cemetery.

MARY ROSE McISAAC (nee AUCOIN)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary McIsaac announce her passing on May 27, 1999 in her 93rd year. She leaves to mourn 2 adopted sons, Tommy Benoit and Mike Wall of South Branch. She was predeceased by her husband Archibald F McIsaac in 1984, and by her parents, brothers and sisters, step-grandaughter Alisha. Funeral Services took place at St. Sylvester's RC Church, South Branch on May 29, at 3:00pm. Interment followed at church cemetery.

AMOS RALPH JANES
Passed away May 8, 1999 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Amos Janes in his 35th year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Rosalie (nee Farrell) and son Trevor; parents Ruth and Ralph of Codroy, sister Rose (Don) Samms of Stephenville and grandfather George Collier of Codroy. Mother in law Stella Tauvette of Ontario and father in law Sid Farrell of Toronto. Funeral services were held May 10, at Holy Trinity Church, Codroy officiated by Rev. E Smith. Cremation followed.

WILLIAM ANTHONY HIBBS
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Bill Hibbs announce his passing at the Western Memorial Hospital, CornerBrook on June 12, 1999 in his 79th year. He leaves to mourn his wife Lorraine (Snooks); 6 daughters: Georgina (Al) McCarthy, Edith, Evelyn, Shirley (David) Parsons, June (George) Camilleri, Karen (Joe) Johnston; 3 sons: Kenneth, Melvin and Derek (Joy); 2 sisters, Annie Lewis and Ethel Chaisson; 2 brothers, George and Sam; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth (Knowling), son Don in 1992, 2 brothers, Kenneth and Reginald and 1 sister, Lucy. Funeral services took place June 16th at the Roman Catholic Church of the Precious Blood in St. Andrews with Rev. McGrath officiating. Interment followed at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery.

LEONARD L. RINGLER (formerly of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leonard Ringler announce his passing at his residence in O'Regans on July1st, 1999 in his 78th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 42 years Mary (Ryan); 4 brothers in law, William, Raymond, Alex and Walter Ryan; one sister in law Jenny (Ryan) Mercer. The family received friends at the residence Friday and Saturday, from where a private family service took place Sunday at 2:00pm with Father Desmond McGrath officiating. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery, Great Codroy.

MARCELLA ELIZABETH HIBBS
Passed away peacefully on July 6th, 1999 at the Charles LeGrow Health Center at Port aux Basques, Marcella Hibbs in her 62nd year. She leaves to mourn her loving family; Samuel (Veronica) of Badger, Gordon (Ann) of St. Andrews, George (Sheila) of Millville, Ethel (Michael) Chaisson of Searston, Anna (Tom) Lewis of St. Andrews; sister, Susan (John) Lowther of Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Elizabeth (Knowling) Hibbs; brothers, Kenneth, Reginald and William; sister Lucy. Funeral services took place July 9th 2:00pm officiated by Father Desmond McGrath at Church of the Precious Blood, St. Andrews. Interment to follow at a later date at church cemetery.

MARY GEORGINA O'QUINN (nee GALE)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Georgina O'Quinn, late, of Searston, announce her passing at the Queen Elizabeth ll in Halifax on July 18th, 1999 in her 63rd year. She leaves to mourn 3 daughters, Lydwena (Brendan), Annette (Lorne), Jennifer (Michael); 5 sons, Leon (Laurie), Valmore, Loyola (Linda), Stephen (Carolyn), Timothy (Wendy); 16 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Terri, Marj, Helen; 2 brothers, George and Donald; 1brother-in-law, Frank; 2 sisters-in-law, Tess and Jenny. She was predeceased by her husband, Loyola, in 1995 and grandson, Edward, in 1994.Funeral services were held at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry, July 22nd at 11:00 am officiated by Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

ANN MARTIN
Passed away at her home in Upper Ferry, on July 12, 1999, Ann Martin in her 84th year. She was predeceased by her husband William T. Martin. She leaves to mourn 3 children, Joseph (Ann) of Upper Ferry, William (Dorothy) of Goose Bay, step- daughter Rita (Patrick) White of St. Georges; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Sister Teresina Bruce of St. John's. She was also predeceased by her sister Margaret and her brother Gus. Funeral Services took place July 14, 11:00 am at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Maurice O'Quinn, Monsignor Roderick White, Father Aiden Devine and Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at St. Anne's RC Cemetery.

ELSIE PEARL SAMMS (nee LeRICHE)
Passed away at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques on August 28th, 1999, Elsie Pearl Samms, in her 85th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin and son Garland. She leaves to mourn her children, Maggie (Charles) Leamon, Frank (Mildred), Lorenzo (Pauline) of Port aux Basques, Lawrence (Louise) of New Brunswick, Audrey (Leonard) Lomond of Kamloops, B.C., Taylor (Kay) of Codroy, Edgar (Sandra) of Richmond Hills, Ont., Ralph (Lynn) of Ont.; daughter in law, Valerie of Cape Anguille; 23 grandchildren;21 great grandchildren. Funeral services took place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy on August 30th, officiated by Rev. George Critchell. Interment followed at Church Cemetery.

MCpl. LEON GALE
The death of Leon Gale of Oromocto,NB, aged 34 years, husband of Laura Lee Glenn, occured in Fredericton, NB on August 29th, 1999. Born in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, son of Herbert and Catherine (O'Quinn) Gale. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He is survived by his wife Laura and 4 children; Keisha, Kayleigh, Karah, and Matthew all of Oromocto, parents Hurbert and Catherine of Millville; sister Karen Gale of Millville; niece and goddaughter Victoria Gale. Funeral Mass took place on Sept. 3rd at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, officiated by Father DT McGrath, and Father Edwin Gale. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Codroy Valley.

PAUL CHAISSON
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Paul Chaisson, aged 46, announce his passing on October 5th, 1999. He leaves to mourn his wife, Lorraine and 2 sons,Peter and Robert; mother, Mary and thirteen brothers and sisters, Cecilia (Michael) Ryan, Susan (Roger) Ryan, Terrence of O'Regan's, Cornelius Jr., of New Glasgow, NS, David of St. John's, Morris of Tompkins, Karen (Dan) Rixon of Port aux Basques, Wanda (Wayne) Wheeler of Stephenville, Joseph and wife Judy of Dartmouth, NS, Brian of Corner Brook, James of St. Andrew's, Valerie (Lester) Gerien of Fort McMurray, AB, Julie (Kevin) Lannigan of St. John's; 19 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Cornelius and brother Peter. Funeral Mass took place on October 9th 11am at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father DT McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery.

ADA M. MacDONALD (nee GALLOP)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ada MacDonald announce her passing at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 24, 1999 at the age of 57 years. Leaving to mourn her husband, Angus; three sons, Joseph (Melodie) South Branch, Keith (Denise) of Oshawa, Jason of Toronto; five daughters, Dianna (Gary) of Mississauga, Karen (Todd), Sharon (Joey), Judy (Marvin), Maxine (Jacques), all of Scarborough, Ont.; four sisters, Marcella (Paul) Patten, Mildred Samms, Sylvia Morris, Etta (John) Colbourne, all of Codroy; three brothers, Gordon of Ont., Clifford (Sophia) of Woodville, Kyrl (Germaine) of Halifax, NS; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Morgan Gallop in Nov.1973 and Levina Dolly (Bennett) Gallop, Feb.1983; her son, Stephen John in 1969; brother Emmanuel; granddaughter, Marrisa in April 1995. Funeral services took place at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry on October 28th 11:00am officiated by Father Desmond McGrath.

CATHERINE ENGLISH
Passed away the Charles LeGrow Health Centre on October 21st, 1999, Catherine English in her 97th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick. She leaves to mourn a loving family, Catherine of Florida, Mary of St. John's, Elsie of Delaware, Leo (Jean), Allan (Marjorie) of Doyles, Jimmy of Grand Bay West; a large number of gandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sons, William, Johnny, Patrick and daughter Teresa. Funeral services took place Oct. 23rd 11:00am at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

GEORGE MacARTHUR
Passed away at the Charles LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques, on October 27, 1999, George MacArthur in his 68th year. He leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters, Martin, John (Georgina)of Valley View, Ab, Margaret (Leo) Cormier, Sears (Marie) of Upper Ferry Nf, Daniel (Elizabeth) of New Waterford, Cape Breton; special sister, Cecilla (Aiden) MacIsaac of Gilford, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Allan and Mary, brothers, Lewis, Jim, Frank, Gerard and Gordon, sister, Loretta. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry on Oct. 30th at 10:00am, officiated by Father D.T. McGrath. interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

THERESA JOSEPHINE CHAISSON nee O'QUINN
It is with great sadness the the family of the late Theresa Josephine Chaisson announce her passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on November 30th, 1999 at the age of 86 years. She leaves to mourn her sister, Jenny Shumpt; brother, Frank O'Quinn. She was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Catherine (MacLean) O'Quinn, her husband Jack Chaisson in 1973 as well as other brothers, sisters and family members. Funeral services took place on December 4th 11am from St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Upper Ferry officiated by Father Desmond McGrath. Interment followed at the RC Cemetery at Searston.

ARTHUR VINCENT SAMMS
Passed away at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on December 27th, 1999, Arthur Vincent Samms, in his 75th year. He leaves to mourn his wife, Elizabeth nee Gale and five sons, Eli and Margaret, Wallace and Alicia of Codroy, Charles and Karen of Port Colborne, Ont., Francis and Valery of Oshawa, Ont.;12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sadie (Fred) Young of Montreal, Que., Mary (Alex) Drummond of Kingston, Ont., two brothers, Edward and Dorcas of Kingston, Ont., Jack and Regeanne of Shediac, N.B. Funeral mass took place on December 29th, 3pm at St. Anne's RC Church, Upper Ferry, officiated by Father D.T. McGrath. Interment followed at Mount St. Thomas RC Cemetery.

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