Howard Patrick Hinks, 84, of Mainland passed away on July 24, 2012 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL. He was a fisherman catching cod fish and lobstering and also had worked at the Stephenville base and had worked in the woods. Howard is survived by his sons: William (Mainland), Ivan (Stephenville), Gerard (Lunenburg, NS), Jimmy (Toronto); his daughters: Melite (Stephenville Crossing), Josephine (Fort McMurray), Debbie (Toronto); 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents Mary & Bill Hinks; wife Mary Antoinette (Simon), son Alphonses; five brothers and five sisters. Visitation will take place from St. Ann’s Chapel in Mainland on Friday beginning at 2:00 p.m. from where the Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Terry Boland officiating. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Mainland. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations to a charity of one’s choice would be graciously appreciated. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.