OBITUARIES

BISHOP, Anthony– Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, at St. Clare’s Hospital, on Monday, June 11, 2012, Anthony Bishop of Point La Haye, S.M.B., aged 83 years. Predeceased by infant children: Jean Marie, Bernice and Anthony, grandson Anthony, parents Francis and Bridget; brothers: Robert (Theresa), John and Walter and brother-in-law Phonse Mulcahey. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 57 years, Lena; daughters: Irene (Dick) Molloy and Ruth (Jimmy) St. Croix; sons: Kevin (Sharon), Ralph (Trudy), Paul (Rhona) and Leonard (Nancy); grandchildren: Darlene, Renee, Tracey, Leroy, Sheldon, Megan, Adam, Rebecca, Nicole, Lucas and Noah; great-grandchildren: Blake, Carter and Ella; brothers: Frank (Clara) and Gerald (Rosie); sisters: Elizabeth, Mary, Madeline (Bob), Anne, Gert (Jackie), Gen (Pat) and Geraldine (James); sisters-in-law: Mary (J), Mary (W), Elizabeth (Joe) Power and Anne (Willie) Ryan; brotherin-law John Meehan and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Gibbons’ Funeral Home, St. Mary’s, on Tuesday, June 12, from 7 – 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 13, 12 – 9 p.m. No visitation will be held on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, St. Mary’s. Burial to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory maybe made to t he Canadian Cancer Society NL. To express condolences online please visit our website at www.gibbonsfuneral.ca. FRASER, Doreen Novella (Banks)– With great sadness, we announce the passing of Doreen Novella (Banks) Fraser of Topsail, after a short but very courageous battle with l eukemia. Doreen was the daughter of the late Arthur and Thelma Banks, Hantsport, NS, and was pre-deceased by her brother Ronald Banks. Left with beautiful memories are her loving husband and best friend of 40 years, Dr. Barry (Tub) Fraser; her son Bradley (Jennifer) and their children Benjamin and Alleigh, and her daughter Tamara (Ches) Penney and their children, Chesley, Anna and Sophie; as well as her canine friend Kensey. Doreen is also survived by her siblings: Myrna (Frank) Campbell, Wolfville, NS, Hazel Watts, Ottawa, ON, Maxine (Robert) MacClure, Greenfield, NS, Glenna ( Alan) MacCallum, Nanaimo, BC, Lorna (Michael) MacNeil, Wolfville, NS; sisters-in-law: Maureen Miller-Banks, Flesherton, ON, and Mary Banks, Toronto, ON; brother-inlaw Dr. Hugh (Helen) Fraser, Burlingt on, ON; as well as many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. Cremation has taken place. Doreen will be remembered for her steadfast love and dedication for family and friends, her wonderful sense of humor, and for her appreciation of beautiful flowers and gardening. Floral arrangements are gratefully accepted. In lieu of flowers, blood donations to the Canadian Blood Services or donations to the Parkinson’s Society in Doreen’s memory will be appreciated. Visitation will be at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s on Wednesday, June 13th and Thursday, June 14th, from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service will be held at |St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Topsail on Friday, June 15th at 11 a.m. with interment to follow in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Topsail. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com. HEENEY, Mary Eleanor (McTavish)– Following a brief illness, Mary died at home on the morning of Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, at the age of 91. She died as she lived, with grace, humour and a minimum of fuss. Mary is survived by Rex, her husband of 64 years, her children and their spouses, Paul Heeney and Joanne Moser, Adam and Maureen Heeney, Martha and Glenn Robinson, and Kate and Collin Clinton, as well as her four grandchildren, Julia, Hannah, Mary and Hamish. Also missing Mary are her two sisters, Jean Catton and Ruth Wilson, in-laws Alice and Iain Scott and many other f amily members and friends from St. John’s to Victoria and in the United States. Mary was predeceased by her brothers, Peter and Bruce McTavish. Mary spent many rewarding hours pursuing her commitment to volunteer work, and her love of literature, music and golf. Her real gift was her ability to connect with people, creating genuine, lasting friendships. Please join us for a celebration of Mary’s life on Monday, June 25th, at Maple Bay Yacht Club, 6337 Genoa Bay Road, in Duncan, from 2 until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Cowichan Valley Symphony Society or to the charity of your choice. JANES, Edward Patrick– It is with great sorrow we announce the passing, in the presence of his loving family on Monday, June 11th, 2012, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, Edward Janes, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his parents William and Marie Janes; brothers: Jack, Bernard and Fred and sisters: Marg and Marie. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Rose; sons: Eddie (Dwanda) and Blair (Annette); and grandchildren: Nicholas, Lucas, Hannah and Brandon; brothers: Bill (Peg), Kevin (Cecilia) and Dave; sisters: Sheila (Francis Warren) and Jean and many nieces and nephews. Ed was a great man and very active in the community. A member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, longtime volunteer with the scouting movement, active member with St. Kevin’s Parish and many other groups and organizations through life. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Wednesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, June 14th at 10 a.m. from St. Kevin’s Church. Inurnment to follow at St. Kevin’s Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Ed’s memory may be made to a children’s charity of one’s choice. O’KEEFE, Mildred– Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Care Centre on Monday, June 11, 2012, Mrs. Mildred O'Keefe (nee Grace, she is the last surviving member of the Grace family), age 84 of Placentia. Predeceased by her parents Thomas & Frances Grace. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Raymond; sons: Max (Janet), Leo (Geraldine) and Bobby (who was also her special caretaker); daughter: Sandra (Vic); grandchildren: Leanne, Jessica, Sarah, Megan and Stephen; special sister-inlaw: Madonna Judge; her very special canine friend Maggie; also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 2 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at Coombs Funeral Home on Thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guest book www.coombsfuneralhome.ca. SLADE, Todd– Passed away at his home in Come-by-Chance on Sunday, June 10, 2012, Todd Slade, aged 49 years. Predeceased by his mother Ina. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his father Arthur; brothers and sisters: Jean, Larry (Janet), Ralph ( Sharon), Judy ( Clarence), Donna (Harold), Jerry (Gloria), Bonnie (Bob), Debbie (Dave), Rhonda (Scott), Cindy and Dave (Danette); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a circle of other family and friends. Resting at St. Paul’s Anglican-United Church in Come-byChance. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at St. Paul’s Anglican-United Church, Comeby-Chance with interment at the Interfaith Cemetery, Come-by-Chance. In his memory donations may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Foundation Inc. YOUDEN, Una May ( nee Ryan)– Passed peacefully away at the Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge on June 10, 2012 surrounded by her family, Una May Youden, age 94 years. Predeceased by husband Philip and infant son. Leaving to mourn with many fond and precious memories son James (Mildred); grandchildren: Debbie (Glenn Deir), Karen (Steve Walsh), James (Sarah Roberts), Linda (Glen Wiseman), and two precious great-grandchildren: Evan Philip and Clare Nansi Youden. The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Glenbrook Lodge for their exceptional care and compassion of Una. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at Topsail United Church on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. with interment to f ollow at Topsail United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Una’s memory may be made to Topsail United Church Cemetery or a charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.Barretts.ca to sign the online guest book. STEAD, Clifford William– June 26, 1951June 11, 2012. On June 11, 2012, the world lost a kind, gentle and loving man. Cliff was a friend to everyone who met him and brightened our lives with his warm smile, cheerful laugh and his love for singing. Cliff loved and was loved by all who knew him. Clifford William Stead of New Harbour passed away suddenly at his place of work at the age of 60 years. Predeceased by his parents Leo and Sarah Jane Stead (Williams), sisters: Bertha Harnum and Florence Cole. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories his devolved wife of 35 years Clarice (Dawe); his three loving children and their spouses: Jeffrey (Diana), Jennifer (Chris George), and Jenine (Trevor Higdon) and three precious grandchildren who he absolutely adored Tyler, Hannah and Addison. He is also lovingly remembered by four brothers: Lindsey (Evelyn), Conway (Gladys), Kenneth (Dorothy) and Don; two sisters: Alfreda (Cecil Crocker), Hilda (Nick Green); sisters-in-law: Eileen (Melvin Williams), Susie (Melvin Kavanagh), Sophie (Walter Mugford); brother-in-law Ronald Dawe; as well as a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends, the congregations of the Zion Pentecostal Church and the Salvation Army TBS Corps and co-workers of Woodman's Sea Products. Resting at Warrens Funeral Home, Dildo with visitation on Wednesday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. until time of the funeral. The funeral service will be held from the Salvation Army Citadel TBS Corps on Friday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations in his memory can be made to the Clifford Stead Memorial Fund.