OBITUARIES

BABB, Estelle Vera Elizabeth (nee Pike) (born September 29, 1928) — It is with profound sadness that the family of Estelle Babb announces the passing of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother while in the loving arms of her family at her residence in Harbour Grace on July 22, 2012. Predeceased by her parents Mortimer and Annie (Moores) Pike, sister: Louise Garner and brother: Clifford. Estelle leaves to mourn her husband of 62 years, Lorenzo, children: Sharon Babb, Harbour Grace, Gail (Tom) Lynch, Mount Pearl, John (Genevieve), Carbonear and Joanne (Glenn) Dwyer, Lower Sackville, NS; grandchildren, Meghan (John) Mills, Campbell River, BC, Victoria and Luke Penney, Harbour Grace, Deirdre Lynch, Calgary, AB, Ian (Nicole) Lynch, St. John’s, Andrew and Jessica Babb, Carbonear, Emily and Anna Dwyer, Lower Sackville, NS; great-grandsons, Ian and Alex Mills, Campbell River, BC and Cole Penney, Harbour Grace. Also leaving to mourn, a large circle of other family members, dear friends and a loyal group of lifelong companions, affectionately known as “The Big Six,” Georgianna Slade (deceased), Maxine Taylor (deceased), Lill i an Babb, Kathleen Parsons and Shirley Sharpe. Estelle was a lifelong volunteer. She was an honorary, life member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Health Care Auxiliaries, member of the Carbonear General Hospital Auxiliary, volunteer with the Girl Guides of Canada, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Harbour Grace and an inductee into the Harbour Grace Sports Hall of Fame. Above everything else, she was a devoted, loving mother, giving tremendous support to all her children’s endeavors. She will always be endeared in our hearts as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, community volunteer, friend and a caring generous soul to those less fortunate. Estelle’s home was always a welcoming and warm haven to all. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Chris Peddle for his exceptional care. “Thank you” is also extended to the dedicated caregivers who helped fulfill Estelle’s wishes for her final days. The family will receive relatives and friends at Noel's Funeral Home, Harvey Street, Harbour Grace on Tuesday, July 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral service of thanksgiving will take place on Wednesday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Harbour Grace. A private family inurnment to be held at a later date at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in Estelle’s memory may be made to the Carbonear General Hospital Auxiliary or to St. Paul’s Anglican Church Restoration Fund. A reception will follow the funeral service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. BROWN, Alexander Robert (Born May 11, 1920 in Kings Cove, Bonavista Bay. Died July 21, 2012.) — Passed peacefully into eternal rest at the L.A. Miller Centre in St. John’s NL, surrounded by his l oving f amily. Cofounder with his wife Ruby of Brown’s Store on Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s NL. Predeceased by his wife Ruby (August 21, 2009), parents Wilson and Bessie (Elizabeth) Brown, sister and brother- in- l aw Megan and Hector Carter and brother-in-law Felix Lawton. Also predeceased by brothers-inlaw and sisters- in- law George and Nellie Higdon of Scotland, Hayward and Fanny Higdon, Gerald and Helen Higdon, Muriel Higdon, Isaac Stanley Higdon, Raymond Higdon, Lizzie and Ernest Higdon, Cecil and Florence Higdon, Ethel Higdon, Sarah Higdon, Roland and Vera Pye. Leaving to mourn his loving children, sons Keith (Donna), Dwight (Glenda) and daughter Janice and his grandchildren Christopher and Shelly Brown, and Ian and Sarah Brown. Also leaving to mourn his loving sister, Daisy Lawton and his sisterin-law Elva Higdon as well as a large number of nephews and nieces in Newfoundland, Scotland, Ireland, United States and Canada, as well as many friends and business acquaintances. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Funeral service to take place from St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Westerland Road on Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road Columbarium. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Alex’s memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com. CHIDLEY, Ann Maureen (nee Kennedy) March 10, 1955 — On July 22, 2012, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ann Maureen Chidley (nee Kennedy) of Renews, age 57, in the presence of her loving family and friends. After a year long battle with cancer, Ann passed away at the Leonard A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit, after being transferred from the Health Sciences Centre. Predeceased by her parents: James and Shirley Kennedy, nephews: Aiden and Jeffrey O'driscoll, father-in-law: James Chidley, special friends: Paul Johnson and Lillian Kennedy. Leaving to mourn her loving and devoted husband of 37 years, Gerard Chidley, daughter Linda Chidley Boland, son Gerard Chidley Jr. ( Krista), grandchildren: Abigail Boland, Liam, Luke and Alexa Chidley; mother in law and special friend Angela Chidley, sisters: Theresa O'driscoll (Albert), Donna Carey (Paddy), Irene Hutchings (Loyola), and brothers: Bobby Kennedy ( Katherine), Jimmy Kennedy ( Deja), Michael Kennedy (Margie), David Kennedy ( Penny), Ricky Kennedy ( Kay), and Wade Kennedy (Karen). Brothers and sistersin-law: Leroy Chidley, Clarence Chidley, Jim Chidley Jr. (Evelyn), David Chidley (Teresa), Paul Chidley (Rose), Paula Johnson, and Dianne Hartery (Andy). Lifelong friends: Marlene Walsh, Irene Duggan, Janice Walsh, Linda Purchase, Karen Kenny, Tom and Sandy Fennelly, and George and Janet Symes. Special friends: Heather Chidley, Michael Hartery, Christopher Boland, Morgan Chidley, Fred and Linda Williams, and Sharon, Doreen, John, Jamie and Gerri Lynn. Uncles: John Kennedy (Winnie), Gerald Kennedy (Jean), Bert Kennedy (Helen deceased) and Gerard Williams (Lillian). Aunts: Maureen Bourne (Hubert), Lillian Williams and Lucy Williams. She is also survived by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic or the NL Autism Society in Ann’s memory. Remains resting at Fahey's Funeral Home, Fermeuse. Visitation on Monday, July 23 from 2-9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 24 from 2-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at Holy Apostles Church, Renews. Cremation to follow. To express condolences on-line please visit www.faheysfuneralhome.ca. “To the world she was one, but to us

she was our world.” We will miss her laugh. HENNESSEY, Eldon Saunders — Passed into the presence of the Lord surrounded by his loving family, at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Eldon Saunders Hennessey, age 85 years of Long Pond, C.B.S. Butcher/farmer, sausage maker extraordinaire. Predeceased by: wife of 66 years Lilly (January 16, 2011), infant son, daughter Lucy, brother Jack, sister Valda, brothers-in-law Clarence Dawe ( Janie), John Dawe, sister- i n- l aw Muriel Dawe (Ralph). Loving father of Lilly Metcalfe and her husband Bruce, Don Hennessey and his wife Elaine. Loving Granddad to Annette Coates (Val), Kimberly Frazee (ED), Lori Anderson (Blaine), Cheryl and Renee Hennessey. Precious Great-Granddad to Andrew and Courtney Coates, and Nicholas, Bridget and Brooke Frazee, and Darwin Anderson. Brother-in-law to Marjorie Hennessey and Marjorie Dawe. Many thanks to all the staff of the Agnes Pratt nursing Home, especially the Stella Burry Unit who made him feel so at home for the past two and a half years. Appreciation is also extended to Rev. Dr. Gerald Benson, Pastor Derrick Sharon and Pastor Jeff Payne for their ministry. We are also grateful for the friendship of his Agnes Pratt buddies John McCarthy and Gordon Chubbs. Visitation in The James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews, C.B.S. on Monday 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m., Tuesday 10–12 noon, 2–4 p.m., and 7–9 p.m., Wednesday 10–12 noon. A service celebrating his life will be held at Faith Pentecostal Church, Foxtrap Access Road, C.B.S at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25th. Interment in the Pentecostal Cemetery, Long Pond, CBS. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan, The Children’s Wish Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the guest registry please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca. “Departed to be with Christ”

(Philippians 1:23). MOAKLER, Paul — At Freeport Health Centre, Kitchener, on Friday, July 20, 2012, at 56 years of age. Paul leaves behind many people who loved him dearly. Wife Linda (Finn, nee Rowe); his Mom, Anne Moakler; brothers Ron (Linda); Ken (Lan Le); Philip (Joanne Lethbridge); David; niece Denise Moakler; step-daughters Tracy Finn (Kevin Kakonge); Cynthia Reinhart (Mike); and little granddaughter Emily Reinhart. His Aunt Gretta Moakler, sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who all felt the quiet, calm goodness of Paul. Predeceased by his father Alfred. Cremation has taken place and Paul will travel ‘home’ to Goose Bay so he can once again enjoy the feel of those wonderful northern breezes. A memorial mass will be celebrated by Father Phil Sherlock at St. Clement’s Parish in Cambridge at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated www.grhosp.on.ca/waterloowellington. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.corbettfuneralhome.ca. TUCKER, June (Pike) (September 1st, 1953 – July 22nd, 2012) — Died peacefully at her home, amongst family after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Predeceased by her parents Ida and James Pike (Shea Heights): Her brother John Pike and beloved twin sister Judy Brown: Brother in laws: Ray Bennett and Eugene Bishop: Mother in law: Catherine Tucker and Father in law: Gerald Tucker. Leaving to mourn her devoted husband of 40 years Wayne Tucker and their three children: Keith ( Karen), Paul ( Deanne) Cathy. Six grandchildren: Megan, Sarah, Paul, Kristin, Hailey, Colton and great-grand daughter Chloe: Sisters: Betty (Gord), Diane, Valerie (Ernest), Marjorie (Dennis), and Shirley (John) (NS) Brothers: James (Mary) (Ont), Paul and Darren. Brother In-laws: Donald and Robert Tucker: Sister in law: Helen Tizzard (Derek): Special aunts: June Bungay and Ruby French. She also is leaving to mourn numerous nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation on Monday from 2–9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at 2 p.m. from St. Peters on the Rock, Shea Heights, Interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory can be made to The Canadian Breast Cancer Association or the Lung Association. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.cauls.ca.