19848 announcements in 2017

Florence Joseph Murray (nee Cheeks)

Born: 05/03/1930

Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in the presence of her loving family at Glenbrook Lodge, age 87. Preceded by her parents Theresa and Joseph Cheeks; sisters Mary Butler (Fred) and Marg Fifield (Matthew) and loving nephew Fred. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is her husband of 59 years John; her four children...

Laura MacDonald

Born In: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Born: 09/05/1964

Passed in: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

MacDonald, Laura May 9, 1964-August 23, 2017 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Pre-deceased by mother Evelyn MacDonald (nee Kays, Charlottetown PEI) and father Lewis MacDonald, (Antigonish NS). Adoring sister to Monica MacDonald and Paul MacDonald, sister in-law to Laurie Ricciuto. Beloved Auntie of Sabrina, Duncan,...

Norman "Dick" Morris

Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

(1923-2017) Passed peacefully away at Pleasantview Towers on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Norman Morris, age 93 years. Predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Bessie Louise; son Kevin and daughter-in-law Georgina; son Duncan and son-in-law Patrick Costello; and 8 brothers and sisters. Leaving to mourn his only surviving sister, Hilda Lewis;...

Clyde David Hynes

Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Clyde Hynes, at the age of 66 years. Predeceased by his mother, Eileen; and brothers: Edward and Gerald. Leaving to mourn his father, Isaac; sister, Dale; best friend, Donna (Doc); nephews: Brian (Elmy), Steve (Dawn) of St. John's and Neal (Tara) and Heather (John) of Ontario; great-nephews:...

James John Wade

Born: 14/09/1938

Passed on: 24/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family at Pleasantview Towers, St. John's on Thursday, August 24, 2017. James John Wade, aged 78 years was predeceased by his parents, John Wade and Elizabeth (nee Pike) of Mount Carmel and his sister, Eileen. Jim leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Alice (nee Rose) of 57 years. Devoted father to...

Donald Colleen MacEachern

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Donald and Colleen MacEachern (Donald, formally of Glace Bay, son of Rebecca (Coady) and John MacEachern), wish to invite family and friends for a Celebration Mass at St. Anne’s Parish 695 Main St, Glace Bay on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 a.m., a luncheon to follow in the foyer.

Joan Marie Hannouch Smith

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

The death occurred peacefully and happily on August 23, 2017 at Souris Hospital, of Joan Marie Hannouch Smith in her 77th year. She was the beloved wife and companion of the late Eric Smith (2014) and dearest mother of Greg (Suet Wan Tsang). Joan is also survived by her loving sister Norma; sister-in-law, Janine Hannough, Montreal; and many very...

Frederick (Fred) Hickey

Born: 14/07/1918

Passed on: 24/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at Pleasant View Towers surrounded by his loving family on Thursday August 24, 2017, Fred Hickey of Holyrood in his 99th year. Predeceased by his wife Helen, parents: Lawrence & Ellen Hickey, daughter Lorraine & sister Evelyn. Left with fond & loving memories are his sons: Fred (Geraldine), Larry (Pat), daughter, Wanda...

Gladys Holmberg

Passed on: 19/08/2017

Published in the Moose Jaw Times Herald.

With deep sadness the family of Gladys Margaret Holmberg announce her passing at Pioneer Lodge, Moose Jaw, on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the age of 100. Born Margaret Gladys Ayer on December 29, 1916, in Moose Jaw, she remembers living in her maternal grandparent’s home until her Mom, Maggie (Mortenson) Ayer, married Mario Carpenado. The...

Stephen LeBlanc

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 26/12/1936

Passed in: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: 21/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Bernard “Bernie” LeBlanc on Monday, August 21, 2017, at the age of 80. He was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Poirier) LeBlanc of Glace Bay, NS Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Ketchuk) for 56 years. Loving father of Catherine, Stephen (Chantal) and Lawrence (Tricia) and...

Rev. Weldon Samuel Smith

Born: 28/08/1932

Passed on: 24/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Rev. Weldon Samuel Smith on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born August 28, 1932, in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Samuel and Clara (Sharpe) Smith. Weldon studied at the University of King’s College in Halifax and was ordained as a deacon in 1957, and later...

Emily Greenslade

Passed on: 25/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Today, 25 August 2017, Emily went for a walk to meet her life-long friend, companion and soul mate, our father Norman. Emily passed into the grace of God on Friday 25 August 2017, surrounded by her family, at her son's home in Long Pond. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years Norman; parents Florence And William Morgan; two sisters Dora...

John J. Rowe

Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear Long Term Care Facility on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, John J. Rowe of Carbonear, age 83 years. Predeceased by his first wife Lillian; second wife Joselyn; son David; grandson Stephen; granddaughter Melissa; brother: Wesley; sisters Phyllis, Dorothy and Rosalie. Leaving to mourn, two daughters Ruth...

Mary Jane deWitte

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With very heavy hearts we regret to announce that Mary ‘Jane’ deWitte (MacKay), of 62 Henry Street, Dominion, passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday, August 19, 2017, after a very short battle with a very aggressive form of lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, siblings and close friends in the last...

Bernadette Hennessey

Born: 10/01/1945

Passed on: 24/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Bernadette Hennessey, age 72, regret to announce her passing on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney, surrounded by family. Born in Sydney Mines on January 10, 1945, Bernadette was the daughter of the late Pius and Sadie (MacLean) Hennessey. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family....

Jean Theresa O'Brien

Born: 10/08/1927

Passed on: 25/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that we commemorate the life and death of Jean Theresa O'Brien. She was born Jean Griffin on August 10th, 1927 in St. John's to Thomas & Agnes (Malone) Griffin. She passed away in St. John's on Friday, August 25 2017. Jean, at 90, had outlived the entire Griffin family: her beloved sisters Mary,...

JOSEPH EARL JESSOME

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for the late Joseph Earl Jessome age 77, who passed away April 4, 2017, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday August 30, 2017 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines with Deacon Greg Murphy officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.

Anne "Annie" Furlong (nee O'Brien)

Born: 01/09/1925

Passed on: 24/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Hospital; Anne "Annie" Furlong. Predeceased by her loving husband Denis (May 31, 2005); her parents, John and Margaret (nee McDonald) O'Brien, siblings William, Kathleen, Leo, Theresa O'Brien, Mary Hartery and Margaret Tilley with their spouses. Left to celebrate her long amazing life is her niece, Carol...

Marg Reynolds (Birmingham)

Passed on: 17/08/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in the presence of her loving daughter, Vanessa, granddaughter Jasmine, grandfather John and family, Margaret Reynolds of Gulf Breeze, Florida, in her 78th year. Leaving to mourn her devoted sister Helen Beyers (Bill) of Florida, brothers Gerald, Edward, Robert and Ronald in Newfoundland, as well as many...

BLAIR STANKOWSKI

Born: 12/07/1967

Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Stankowski, Blair July 12, 1967 - August 23, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Blair Stankowski in Calgary, AB on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the age of 50. Blair was a principal with the Calgary Catholic School District. He is survived by his mother Pauline (and the late Frank Stankowski); and sons Bret and...