OBITUARIES
HEWITT, Evelyn Bridget – Passed peacefully away at her home in Trepassey on July 18, 2012 in the presence of her loving family, Evelyn Bridget Hewitt. Predeceased by her father Thomas (1975), her mother Ita (2005), brother Kevin (1993) and infant sister Mary. Left to mourn her much loved daughter Krista and her cherished granddaughter Morgan; her sisters: Maureen Shea, Geraldine (Ron Wilson), Barbara (Dennis Pearce); her nieces: Deana (David), Emily and Holly Hains, Wendy (Roger), J.T. and Nyah Ryan, Heather ( Doug), Ocean and Macie Fleming; nephews: Scott ( Krista), Tucker & Mary Jo Wilson, also a large circle of family and friends, especially her friend Frances Sutton. Remains resting at Fahey’s Funeral Home, Trepassey. Visitation on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m.9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m. f r o m H o l y Re d e e m e r C h u r c h , Trepassey. Interment to follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. To express condolences on-line please visit www.faheysfuneralhome.ca Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice. HEWITT, Shirley Marie – It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Hewitt of Rothesay, announce her death which occurred on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Bobby's Hospice, Saint John. Born on January 5th, 1960 in Trepassey, NL, she was the daughter of Michael Hewitt Sr. of Trepassey and the late Mary (Dewling) Hewitt. Shirley made many lifelong friendships during her time spent employed as an Educational Assistant for School District 6. She loved to paint, enjoyed reading and had a keen mind for word games especially Scrabble. Shirley was also a passionate hockey fan. Most of all, she adored her time spent with her children and devoted her life to caring for them. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Besides her father, Michael Sr., Shirley is also survived by her precious children: Adam and Mary, both at home; four sisters: Marcheta Costello (Hilary) of Quispamsis, Jeanette Hewitt ( Martin) and Colleen Seydell (John) both of St. John's, NL and Barbara Vokey (Stan) of Trinity, NL; five brothers: Noel (Gloria) of Trepassey, Tony (Joy) of St. John's, Billy (Karen), Michael Jr. ( Debbie) and Edward (Sadie) all of Trepassey; sister-in-law Rhonda Hewitt of East Point, NL; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends; as well as the supportive coll eagues at Rothesay Elementary School. She was predeceased by her brother Kenneth. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, (506) 8492119, with visitation on Tuesday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow the Mass, at the church hall. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rothesay Elementary School Playground Fund. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com. MURPHY, Terry – son of the late Terry and Gladys Murphy, passed away in Vancouver on July 17, 2012 with his family by his bedside. He was a few days short of his 57th birthday. Terry was the middle brother of five brothers Greg, Fabian, Ed and Gerard. He had one sister Debbie. Terry was a very athletic individual enjoying hockey, rugby and track in his youth. He was an avid outdoor enthusiast and animal lover. Terry had a cutting sense of humour, a twinkle in his eyes that was an indicator of his mischievousness and a commanding presence. Terry had many friends in Newfoundland and on the Mainland but he loved his homeland and was very proud of his Newfie heritage. Terry will be sadly missed by his brothers, sister, sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Fred, his nephews Jason, Kris, Greg, his many friends and relatives. RABBITTS, Muriel G. – Passed peacefully away in Ryde, Isle of Wight (UK) on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the age of 101 years. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Jessie of St John's; her brothers: Jack, Max and George; as well as her sister Jean. Leaving to mourn her sisters-in-law: Dorothy Rabbitts (St. John's), and Elva RabbittsSutcliffe ( Colorado Springs, Col.); niece Margaret (Corner Brook); and nephews: Derek Rabbitts (Monroe, NY), and David Rabbitts (Clearwater, Fla.). Muriel was educated at The Methodist College and trained as a nurse at The Grace General. She went to Britain prior to the outbreak of WW II and though she briefly returned to Newfoundland in the late 1940's, she returned to live out her career in East London. A former member of George Street United Church choir, Muriel was an accomplished pianist, singer, poet, story teller and authored a number of children's books. Her craft skills were varied and earned her many accolades. Cremation has taken place in the UK. A memorial service for the late Muriel G. Rabbitts will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 2 p.m. from George Street United Church, with interment to follow at the General Protestant Cemetery, Old Topsail Road. Anyone who remembers Muriel is warmly invited to attend the services and afterwards welcomed for refreshments at Barrett’s Funeral Home Reception Centre, 328 Hamilton Avenue. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca SEYMOUR, Geoff – A memorial service will be held for the late Geoff Seymour on July 21 at 4 pm at Gower St. United Church. SINGLETON, Genevieve – Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, Genevieve Marie Singleton (nee Daley), at 88 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband Edgar (2000), sons Michael (1955) and Karl (1990), and grandson Liam Grant (1989). Left with warm memories and sad hearts are her daughters: Maureen (Jim Warren), with whom she resided, and Sheila (Bruce Grant); grandchildren: Carolyn, Karl (Paulette Penton) and Andrea (Justin Ladha) Singleton and their mother Doreen, Patrick and Genevieve Warren, and Hilary and Devin Grant; and great-grandchildren Madeline, Grace and AnnaClare Ladha, who brought great joy to her final months; lifelong friend Kitty Gregory and long time friend and neighbor Pearl Smith; and a wide circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in her memory may be made to St. Bonaventure's College Tuition Assistance Prog ram. Due t o severe allergies of immediate family members visitors are asked to kindly refrain from wearing scented products. VERGE, Frank J. – Passed away peacefully vacationing in Quebec with his inlaw family on July 12, 2012. Frank Verge, aged 73 years. Left with fond and loving memories his wife, Rose; three children: Frank, Kevin (Patricia) and Darlene Matthew (Bill); two grandchildren: Nicole Verge and Justin Matthew; and great-grandson, Marcello J; two brothers: Arthur and John, N.S.; two sisters: Deanna, B.C. and Mary, O.N.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many colleagues and friends. Visitation will take place Thursday, August 30th, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at Carnell’s Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 1045 Topsail Road with a Memorial Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s memory to the CNIB, Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com