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From: "Chris Shelley" <>
Subject: [NF-ROOTS] Newspaper Lookups and R.A.G. 1922 - 9
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 20:51:25 -0800


To the List,
The Events for 1922 were transcribed with the help of John Baird.

Reprinted courtesy of Robinson-Blackmore Printing and Publishing

From the St. John's Daily News

Sat. May 6, 1922

OBITUARY

MISS MELINA WHALEN

The passing of Melina WHALEN of Deer Harbor at the ripe age of 82 removes
from the earthly sphere one who was widely known and respected. The deceased
was the daughter of the late James P. KING of Western Bay, who sixty years
ago came and settled at Deer Harbor. Shortly afterwards, she married Edward
WHALEN, who was also from the same place to live there together, he having
died two years ago. Since then her strength gradually gave way and for the
last several months she was confined to her room. On March 27th, loosed
from the earthly house of clay, her soul winged its flight to realms
eternal. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, having been
converted at the early age of fifteen, and her cheering testimonies gave
evidence of a life lived in companionship with the Master. Her joy it was
to know Him whom to know aright is life eternal, and in her later years she
eagerly anticipated the time when she would see him face to face and tell
the story saved by Grace. The funeral service was conducted by the writer,
the sermon being given from her selected text - John 12-26. She is survived
by three of her children, James and Tobias, and Mrs. Wm. PENNEY all of whom
reside in the community. Mr. Wm. J. KING, the present Lay Reader, is a
brother and the only surviving member of the family. COM.
Thoroughfare, April 18, 1922



Mon. May 8, 1922

OBITUARY:

MRS. CHARLES P. AYRE
Shortly before midnight on Friday last at 'Burn Brae' Waterford Bridge Road,
Mrs. Charles P. AYRE passed within the veil after a prolonged illness. The
late Mrs. AYRE, nee Diana STEVENSON, was the daughter of the late Rev.
Thomas STEVENSON of Edinburg, in which city she was married in 1888 to C. R.
AYRE. Her work during the war will never be forgotten. No duty was to
onerous, no service too exacting. Plunged into deep personal grief through
the death at Beaumont Hamel of her gallant son Wilfred D. AYRE, 2nd Lieut.
in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, she abated not a whit her manifold
efforts, increasing rather than decreasing them as though for solace in
increase activity. Many a sailor and solder owes a personal debt to Mrs.
AYRE of which probably he has no knowledge, for hers was that form of
service that neither courted publicity nor desired it. When in December
1917 the overwrought system collapsed and compelled her withdrawal from the
activities she loved, the magnitude of the loss was realized both by the
public and her co-workers. Since then she has been patiently awaiting the
summons which for her meant reunion as well as separation. On Thursday
afternoon paralysis intervened and thirty hours later she passed peacefully
away at the age of 56 years. Amongst Mrs. AYRE's many war activities were
the Soldier's and Sailors' Club, the Jensen Camp and the Ladies' Welcoming
Committee for returned soldiers and sailors.
She was also in charge of the Sphagnum Moss Work at Government House until
her illness. For several years Mrs. AYRE was the esteemed Secretary of the
Ladies' Curling Events Club. Left to mourn their irreparable loss are her
husband, two daughters, Iasbelle, wife of Dr. Boyd CAMPBELL, of Belfast, and
Miss Dorothy AYRE, who returned after a brief absence by the S. S. Sachem;
and one son Ronald H. AYRE, M.C., B.A., now of London and formerly of the
Royal Air Force, who is expected to visit here in the month of June. In
their great sorrow, husband and children will have the sincere sympathy of a
host of friends including the boys of Reserve and Regiment, whose welfare
was her constant thought and effort from the days of Pleasantville to the
time when the hand of affliction prevented. The funeral takes place this
Monday at 3 o'clock from "Burn Brae".



JOHN BURKE
After a protracted illness, Mr. John BURKE, of H. M. Customs, was called to
his eternal reward early on Saturday morning. The decease was well and
favourably known, and his demise well be regretted by the large number of
friends to whom he had endeared himself by his sterling qualities. He
leaves a wife and three sons, William J., of Garneau Ltd; Joseph residing in
Rochester, N.Y., and John, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to whom the NEWS offers
sincere sympathy in their bereavement. The funeral will take place this
afternoon from his late residence, Bond Street.


DEATHS:

CHAFE - At the Goulds, after a short illness, Fredrick CHAFE, age 84.
Funeral notice later.

AYRE - On Friday, May 6th, Diana, wife of C. P. AYRE and daughter of the
late Rev. Thomas STEVENSON of Edinburgh. Funeral to-day, Monday, at 3 p.m.

COLLINS - At Placentia Saturday morning after a long illness, Bridget,
beloved wife of James COLLINS, Sr. Funeral Monday from her late residence,
"Beach Cottage." R.I.P.

BURKE - On Saturday morning, after a protracted illness, John BURKE of H. M.
Customs, aged 66 years. Funeral this afternoon from his residence, 117 Bond
Street.

WYATT - On Sunday morning of Valvular Heart, Tryphena, wife of Mr. Wm. WYATT
Sr., aged 64 years. Funeral on Monday at 2.30 p.m. from her late residence,
13 Monroe
Street. Friends and acquaintances will please attend.

WHALEN - On Saturday, May 6th, Elizabeth Redmond, relict of the late Samuel
WHALEN, aged 73 years, leaving to mourn one daughter and two sons. Funeral
to-morrow at 2.30. p.m. from her daughters residence, (Mrs. G. F. MORRIS),
Freshwater Road. Friends please accept this the only intimation. R. I. P.


STICK - Passed peacefully away on Sunday morning May 7th, after a long and
tedious illness. Thomas T. STICK, age 63 years, brother of the late James
R. STICK, late of the Royal Stores Limited, leaving a wife and six
daughters, five at home and one in Montreal; also one sister in Cornwall,
England, and a large circle of friends to mourn their sad loss. Funeral on
Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence, No. 3 Young Street. Friends
and acquaintances are requested to attend. Boston, Montreal and English
papers please copy.


We hope this helps someone,
Chris and John

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