Passed peacefully away at the Grand Bank Health Centre on May 3, 2011, Mercedes R. Haley, aged 73 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband William of 52 years, 9 children, Annie (Don), Bridget (Stephen), Bernard (Jackie), Gerard (Charlotte), Theresa (Jerry), Bill (Darlene), Joe (Collette), Mary (Gerry) and Angela (Bill), 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother Cecil (Caroline) Lockyer, sisters, Meilnda (Clem) Benteau, Rita (Peter) Parsons and Evelina Fitzpatrick, as well as a large number of other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and Joseph Lockyer, brothers George, Peter James and sister Philomena Stacey. Funeral Mass was conducted by Father Edward Raj from St. Joseph's Church, Allans Island at 1pm on Saturday, May 7. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Alans Island. Music was provided by Sandra Stacey, Noella Kind, and Lamaline Choir. Pall Bearers were: Bernard Haley, Gerard Haley, Billy Haley, Joe Haley, Jerry Boland, Tony Hillier, Danny Hillier and Wayne Lockyer. Croos Bearer was Jerry Boland Jr.