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Subject: THE TELEGRAM'S "OBITS." (DEC. 20, 2005) GARDNER; GOSSE; HORWOOD; HYDE; KAVANAGH; OLIVER; PENNEY; RIDEOUT; SUMMERS; TOBIN
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:50:21 -0330

Transcribed "Obituaries" as Published by the Telegram for Today, Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at St. John;s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

GARDNER, Elizabeth May - Gone from our lives but never from our hearts - Elizabeth May Gardner at the age of 70 years on Sunday, December 18, 2005. Predeceased by darling granddaughter Maggie. Leaving to cherish a lifetime of devotion, her husband, Reg; five daughters: Mona (Geoff) Brinston, Christine (Ted) Hussey, Carolyn (Len) Smith, Pam (Otto) Smith, Angela (George) Smith; grandchildren: Arlene (Rob) Brinston-Conway, Scott and Mark Hussey, Travis Smith, Doug and Robyn Smith, Aaron and Murray Smith; great-grandchildren: Parker and Charlotte Brinston-Conway; sisters: Mabel Dearing, Phyllis (Wilson Wells), Margaret (Arch) Moore; brothers: Evelyn (Betty) and Gordon (Sadie) Edwards and their families. Flowers graciously declined. Donations in her memory may be made to H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center. Friends may visit at St. Andrew's Church, Sunnyside. Funeral to take place from St. Andrew's at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21. The togetherness that Mom instilled in us as a fami!
ly will give us the strength and courage to face each new day. - 12/20/05

GOSSE, Annie Jane (nee Parsons) - Passed peacefully away after a short illness surrounded by family and friends at the L.A. Miller Center, December 18, 2005, aged 100 years. Predeceased by parents: James H. and Elizabeth Parsons; husband: Moses Gosse Jr. 1977; sons-in-law: Josiah Kennedy, Raymond Lawlor and Lawrence Hiscock; daughter-in-law: Marie Lawlor Gosse; grandson: Stephen Gosse; sisters: Isabel Parsons, Gertrude French and Elizabeth Clarke; brother: James Parsons; brothers-in-law: Bertram Gosse, William Gosse, Martin Gosse, Richard Gosse, Joe Drover, Lionel Squires, Jack French, George Clarke and William Trico; sisters-in-law: Violet Parsons, Edith Trico, Lenora Squires, Susan Gosse, Effie Gosse and Marjorie Gosse. Leaving to mourn sons: Leslie Gosse (Ivy), Lloyd Gosse (friend Bridgette), Clifford Gosse (Carole); daughters: Ruby Kennedy (friend William), Jean Lawlor, Marie Hiscock (with whom she lived for many years); twenty-nine grandchildren; forty-five great-grandc!
hildren; one great-great-grandson born December 15, 2005; brother-in-law: Charlie Gosse (Mary); sisters-in-law: Lillian Gosse (whose visits were greatly enjoyed) and Sarah Drover; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. from Holy Innocence Church, Paradise. Interment to follow at Holy Innocence Cemetery. Flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the CNIB, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Association or the Autism Society. - 12/20/05

HORWOOD, John Wallace - Passed away at the Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, December 18, 2005, after a brief illness, John Wallace Horwood of Beachy Cove, aged 55 years. Leaving to mourn wife Denise; children: Sam, Sarah, and Ben; mother, Ida; brother, Charlie (Ted); sister, Janet; uncle, Harold (wife Cornelia); aunts: Ruth, Viola and Rita; uncles: Harvey and Earl; and other relatives and friends. There will be a private funeral. - 12/20/05

HYDE, Mary Frances (nee Brady) - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Complex on Monday, December 19, 2005, Mary Frances Hyde, in her 99th year. Born June 24, 1906 she was the only child of John and Margaret (Rice) Brady of Red Head Cove, CBN. Predeceased by her parents; husband Andrew, February 21, 1971; her daughter Theresa (husband James Kavanagh); her son John; her step-daughter Margaret (husband Clarence North). Leaving to remember her life are daughters: Mary Hogan (Jerry-deceased), Lillian Peckford (James) and Irene Power (Edmund); son: Ronald (Marilyn); daughter-in-law: Mary Hyde; grandchildren: Lillian Nash (Don), Brenda Abbott (Clem), Eric (Bonnie) Hyde, Kelly Pope (Bob), Andrea, Courtney and Meaghan Hyde, Jimmy (Anne Marie) Kavanagh, Dale (Theresa) Kavanagh, Philip (Lynn Ann) Kavanagh, special grandchild: Andy Kavanagh, Grant (Vanessa) Peckford. Step-grandchildren: Florence Manning (Ray), Rosie Cotter (Bill), Louise Walsh (deceased), Marina Doyle (Edmund), Lorrain!
e Manning (Fergus), Judith North and Clarence (Sandra) North; eleven great-grandchildren; nineteen step-great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Numerous other relatives and friends far and near. Her "other family" at Greenslades Special Care Home in Foxtrap where she lived from September 16, 2000 to November 25, 2005. Your care and kindness will be remembered always. Thank you all. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 10 a.m. from St. Thomas of Villa Nova Church, Topsail. Cremation to follow. Inurnment to take place at a later date in the family plot at the old R.C. Cemetery, Bay de Verde. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
"Peace Perfect Peace" - 12/20/05

KAVANAGH, Margaret (nee Dempsey) - Passed peacefully away on Monday, December 19, 2005, Margaret Kavanagh, of Flatrock, aged 80 years. Predeceased by her husband Daniel, 1994. Leaving to mourn her children: Katherine (Keith Robinson), Danny (Eileen), Margie, Sean (Sandy), Placida (Terry Dooley), Dale; grandchildren: Angie, Renee, Danny, Deven, Liam, Emily, Siobhan, Shane, Rebecca, Katie-Marie; brothers: Jim, Jack and Pat (Sarah) Dempsey; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, Torbay. Visitation Monday, December 19 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Tuesday, December 20th from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Wednesday, December 21st from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Mass from St. Michael's Church, Flatrock on Wednesday, December 21st, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, Flatrock. Flowers gratefully accepted. - 12/20/05

OLIVER, Mark David - on Sunday, December 18, 2005, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, our cherished loved one left all his pain behind. In the presence of his family and friends, Mark took his last breath and passed peacefully away. Mark David Oliver, age 38 years. Left with fond and loving memories his loving wife Dee Dee; his beautiful and brave sons: Michael, Scott and Daniel; his devoted parents Glenda and Norman; his dedicated sister Jennifer (Glen) and special niece Carly as well as a large circle of family and friends. Upon Mark's request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Tuesday, December 20th, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Wednesday, December 21st, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 21st, 2005 at 2 p.m. from St. James' United Church. Inurnment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland B!
rain Injury Association. Please visit www.cauls.ca to leave a message of condolence for the family.
"What we keep in memory is
ours forever" - 12/20/05

PENNEY, Edna Kathleen Bell (Garrett) - On Dec. 19, 2005 a wonderful life came to an end. Edna, 81, was the cherished wife of Jack for 46 years until his death Jan. 2, 1992. Mom loved her daughters, Lynda (Dave Parsons), Mount Pearl and Donna (Sam Hancock), Port Blandford. She was the proud Nan of Chris and Carolyn Parsons, Krista, Stephanie and Janelle Hancock and Grammie to her great-granddaughter, Cassia Parsons. Dear sister of Nellie Blandford, Frank (Betty) Garrett and Austin Garrett (deceased). Also leaving to mourn sisters and brothers-in-law Margaret Wicks, Evelyn and Ray Penney, Bea and George Penney, Allister Greening and Bernice and Ches Penney. The loving care she received from the doctors and nurses at G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville was appreciated by all members of the family. Cremation has taken place. Following her interment, to be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 22 at St. Aidens' Anglican Church Cemetery, Port Blandford, family and friends ar!
e invited to a celebration of her life in her home in Port Blandford. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of ones choice. - 12/20/05

RIDEOUT (Sigrist), Carolyn Ann - 44, Conception Bay South, NL, died at home, December 19, from pneumonia after a six year battle with aggressive Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Helensburg, Scotland, the daughter of Ruth and Jerry Sigrist, Covey Lake, Lunenburg County, NS. At the age of seven years Carolyn was diagnosed with Lupus Erythematosis but, with determination, she overcame the limitations of a chronic disease and was active in Brownies, Girl Guides and as a volunteer at the Bide-Awhile Animal Shelter while living in Dartmouth. She graduated from Prince Andrew High School in 1980. Carolyn started University and took various accounting courses by correspondence. She graduated from Halifax Career Academy and held several term positions including one at the Halifax Herald. Before moving to Newfoundland in 2001, Carolyn lived at Masons Point, NS and was active in St. George's Anglican Church, volunteered at the schools her sons attended, and taught reading in an adult!
literacy program. Carolyn was a wonderful homemaker, an excellent cook, a keen gardener, and an expert at many handicrafts. Carolyn will be missed by four family cats: Verni, Lucy, Sally and Teddy. She is survived by her parents, husband Terry and sons: Matthew (17) and Tyler (13); sister: Cathy (Bridgewater, NS); brother: Michael, Noreen and their children (Dartmouth, NS); Aunt Mary Fleming and family (Ottawa); Uncle Don and Betty Sigrist (Manitoulin Island, ON) and family; and father-in-law: Warrick Rideout (life-long resident of Long Pond, NL) and his surviving family. Carolyn was predeceased by her grandparents Casper and Hazel Sigrist and Reg and Nellie Delany, mother-in-law: Janet Rideout and sister-in-law: Donna Orian. The family want to thank special homecare workers: Colleen Reid, Pamela Morgan and Jessica Whittle who took such good care of Carolyn, especially Pam who was there the last few weeks. Thanks also go to Dr. Verge, Father Byron and Nurse Tammy Taylor al!
l of whom made house visits. The funeral is Wednesday, December 21, at
two o'clock at All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap. Visitors are welcome at Hickey's Funeral Home in Kelligrews on Tuesday, December 20, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. - 12/20/05

SUMMERS, Chesley - Died suddenly at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, ON, on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the age of 56 years, Chesley, loving husband of Donna Norman, beloved step-father of Candy and Dennis Hussey, Amanda Norman and will be fondly missed by step-grandchildren, Kaiden and Madalynn. Chesley is survived by son Chesley of St. John's, best friend Peter Warwick; brothers: John (Irene), Fred (Trudy), both of St. John's, Ed of Kitchener; sisters: Mary (John) Metcalf of Clarenville, Peg Foley (Kay Harding) of St. John's, Olga (John) Shields of Toronto, Marie (John) of Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Carol (Woody) Hann of Scarborough. Predeceased by his parents, Agustus and Mary, brother Gus and sister Phil. Friends will be received at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa Street South (at Westmount Rd.), today (Tuesday) from 7 until 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, December 22, 2005!
at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Williamsburg Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation by calling the funeral home at (519) 743-8900. Memorial Tributes may be made on line at www.mem.com - 12/20/05

TOBIN, Moses J. - Passed peacefully away after a brief illness, in the presence of his loving family, at St. Clare's Hospital on December 17, 2005, Moses Tobin of Gaskiers, St. Mary's Bay, aged 62 years. Predeceased by daughter Judith Ann, son-in-law Walter and daughter-in-law Donna. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Madonna (nee Gibbons); sons: Kas (Dianne) and Melvin (Valerie); daughters: Joyce, Krista (Norm) and Jackie; parents: James and Christine; brother: James; sisters: Madonna (Raymond) Tobin, Elizabeth (Phonse) Bishop and Mary (John) Squires and grandchildren: Curtis, Merissa, Michael, Chantal, Chelsea and Brady and also nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, especially his special friend: Tony B. Resting at Gibbons' Funeral Home, St. Mary's, on Tuesday, December 20, from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Wednesday, December 21, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Thursday, December 22, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. M!
ass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 23, 2005, at Church of the Assumption, St. Mary's, at 11:00 am. Burial to follow. To express condolences online visit our website at gibbonsfuneralhome.memorialsonline.com. - 12/20/05

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