(nee Codner) Passed peacefully away at the St. Jude's Anglican Home in Vancouver on August 1, 2008, aged 87 years. Primarily a homemaker, Violet also worked as a receptionist, a telephone operator, a personal care worker, and had been a Sergeant in the Canadian Army Militia in St. John's. She is predeceased by her son Ricky Coates. Leaving to mourn sons: Marvin Coates (B.C.) and Robert Coates (Helen, B.C.); daughter Phyllis French (Garry); brother Hubert Codner (Ont.); sisters: Olive Roberts (Ont.) and Eleanor Tilley (Kelligrews); grandchildren: Christopher French (Sarah), Shari Langrall (Michael, Va. USA), Taylor French (Dawn), Natalie French (Australia), Adam Coates (B.C.), Jason Coates (Ont.), David Coates (B.C.) and Lauren Coates (B.C.); great-grandchildren: Shayna Langrall, Cody, Langrall, Hannah French, Nathan French and Sasha French. Special thanks to her son Marvin for his dedicated care and devotion for his mother. Visitation will take place at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John's, N.L. on Saturday, August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, August 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from Barrett's Chapel on Monday, August 11 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made in Violet and Rick's memory to Waterford Hospital, c/o Health Care Foundation, 190 LeMarchant Road, St. John's, N.L. A1C 2H6. To sign the online memorial guest book please visit www.barretts.caCONNOLLY, Michael – Passed away suddenly at his residence, Cupids Crossing, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, Michael Connolly, aged 85 years. Predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Norah Connolly, wife Margaret (nee Quinlan), brother Thomas. Leaving to mourn his sad loss are his two sons Kevin (Myrtle), Dan (Maxine); six grandchildren, Tina, Cory, Trevor, Wanda, Dion and Neil; eight great-grandchildren Morgan, Blake, Cora-Lee, Cole, Lance, Shelby, Danica and Preston; sister Madeline Lidster (Frank), sister-in-law Bride Connolly; also a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton's Funeral Home, Brigus with visitation on Wednesday, August 6, from 9 p.m. - 10 p.m., Thursday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral to take place from St. Patrick's Church, Brigus on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the Memorial Guest Book, please visit www.broughtons.ca.CURTIS, Susan – Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's residence in Mount Pearl on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, aged 63 years, Susan Curtis. Predeceased by her husband Thomas in 1994. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, son Barry (Marie); four daughters: Marlene (Jeff), Paula (David), Trina (Don), Thomasine (Darren); 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Victoria, Joey, Alex, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Amber, Kyle, Megan, Brooklyn and Jessica; four sisters: Irene, Loretta, Anita and Greta; two brothers: William and Larry, also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Remains resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Trepassey. Visitation Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, August 9 at 11 a.m. from Holy Redeemer Church, Trepassey. Interment to follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Trepassey.FITZPATRICK, Elizabeth (nee Brennan) – February 22, 1932 - August 5, 2008. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Leo Fitzpatrick. Predeceased by her daughter Frances Gorman, parents Edward and Mary, sisters: Mary, Margaret and Rose and brothers Edward and Robert. Left with fond and loving memories, her children: Elizabeth Penton (Joe), Rick (Elaine), Maureen Rush (Andy), Paula Baldwin (Mark O'Driscoll), Don (Cathy), Elaine Price (Eric), Tom (Kate); grandchildren: Mary, Lori, Joey, Courtney, Brittany, Jacqueline, Stephanie, Christopher, Allison, Melissa, Michael, Erica, David, Lauren, Emma; great-grandchildren: Amanda, Amber and Helena; sisters: Ann Hann and Kathleen Stevenson; brothers: John, Cyril, Bill, Mike, Gerald, Dave, Ron, Leo and Pat; sisters-in-law: Margaret Dunphy and Sr. Mary Fitzpatrick. She will be sadly missed by other relatives and friends, especially her good friend Theresa Carroll. The family extends a special thanks to Ann for caring for our mother and to Cathy for her support. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 7 at 11 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Torbay. Interment to follow at the R.C. Cemetery, Torbay. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Daffodil Place.