WHITE, Eldon George Sr. — Promoted to glory on Sunday October 12, 2008, Eldon George White Sr. aged 96 years. Formerly of Greenspond, Bonavista Bay and now a resident of Whitehorse, Yukon. A veteran of WWII with the Merchant Navy and a former CN Marine employee. Predeceased by his wife Jessie (nee Oakley) in 1988; son Cluney in 2001; grandson Master Seaman William Hynes in 1991; great-grandson Bradley James Whalen in 1985. Leaving to mourn son George Jr. (Wanda); three daughters : Elsie Hynes (Edward), Ruby Starkes (Fred) and Janie Parsons (Eric); 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law: June White and Sandy White; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday October 13 ; from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 14 and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday October 15. Funeral service on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the S.A. Citadel Adams Avenue. Interment to follow in S.A. Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the S.A. Citadel, Adam’s Avenue. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.