Obituaries

Passed peacefully away surrounded by family at the Health Science Center on July 12th, Melvin John Purchase of North Harbor, formerly from Norris Arm South, age 82. Predeceased by his parents, Blanche and Allan Purchase, Brothers Len and Fred, Sister Pearl. Left with fond and loving memories loving wife Daphne,…...

Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness at Pleasant View Towers, St. John’s on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Joan Greening of Port Blandford, age 79 years.  Predeceased by her husband Hubert; daughter Gena and her parents Wilson and Dulcie Holloway.  Left with fond and loving memories her children Gary, Glenda,…...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, Valery (Verlie) Green, age 98 years, resident of Arnold’s Cove on July 11, 2024. Verlie was born in 1926 in Woody Island, Newfoundland, and later resettled in…...

Passed away peacefully at Dr. Albert O’Mahony Manor, Clarenville on Friday, July 12, 2024, Viola Holloway of Port Blandford, age 95 years.  Predeceased by husband Eric Holloway and daughter Shirley Greening.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons Maxwell (Helen), Selby (Audrey), Winston (Sharon) and Melvin (Julie);…...

A long life, well lived.  Winnie was born in Woody Island to Robert and Beatrice Barrett (Eddy).  She married George Crocker of Swift Current in 1940 and lived there the next 80 years.  Together they raised a family and provided an abundance of love. She is predeceased by her husband…...

Passed peacefully away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, July 8, 2024, Darrell Ellis of Musgravetown, formerly of George’s Brook, age 62 years.  Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Olive Ellis; step-son Joshua.  Left with fond and loving memories his wife Darlene, together for 32 years;…...

Passed away peacefully at Golden Heights Manor, Bonavista  on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, James Gilbert Ivany of Burgoynes Cove, age 85 years.  Predeceased by his parents George and Florence Ivany; sister Ariel Gill; brothers Harvey and Bill.  Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories brothers Ches (Doreen) and Maxwell…...

Passed peacefully away surrounded by family on July 1, 2024, Howard Smith of Arnold’s Cove, age 73 years. Predeceased by his wife Alice, parents Edward and Amy, and sister Cindy.  Left with fond and loving memories are his son Roger (Sherri), daughter Katie (Danny), grandchildren Lannah, Briannah, and Jack, brother…...

It’s with great sadness that the family of Leona Greening of Musgravetown announce her peaceful passing at GB Cross Hospital in Clarenville on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, at the age of 88. Pre-deceased by her husband, Harvey Greening; parents Jack and Amelia Chatman; parents in-law Cleophas and llona Greening; son…...

It is with profound sadness that on Tuesday June 25, 2024, our beloved Nancy (King) Hounsell went home to our Saviour. Leaving to mourn her passing is her husband and best friend of 34 years Brian Hounsell, her loving son Shane Hounsell, loving daughter in law Kathleen Hounsell and her…...