It is with great sadness and broken hearts the family of Myles Patrick Ralph (Age 63) announce his sudden passing. Myles will always be remembered as the gentle, calm man who grew up loving everything related to the wilderness. If he wasn’t exploring life by the water, he was out embracing his freedom in the woods. Growing up in a small fishing community he developed an interested in building structures as a young child. After helping his father fish for many years, Myles became a certified Journeyman Carpenter in 1977 at Placentia Bay College. During his younger years he worked throughout Newfoundland, Labrador and Ontario on various construction projects. In 1994 Myles and Diane (wife) decided to call Grande Prairie, AB home in order to spend more time together as a family, and to create more opportunities for their future. Throughout the next 25+ years Myles continuously fulfilled his interests in fishing, hunting, golfing, curling, scuba diving, traveling, camping, woodworking, cards, cooking and most importantly spending time with the people he loved. In 2007 Myles and Diane built their dream cabin at One Island Lake, BC where they spent over 11 years of their free time hanging out with their “Lake” family. Myles’s kind, loving, humorous personality found a way to put a smile on everyone’s face. His intelligence and life skills allowed him to experience and value life from the most beautiful perspective. In 2018 Myles and Diane decided to move back across Canada to build their beautiful retirement home in Bellevue, NL. Over the past few years Myles truly appreciated being back home and being surrounded by his roots. He built various woodwork projects including a replica model of his Father’s fishing boat, he frequently went quadding and fishing to enjoy the beautiful views of Bellevue […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Otto Warren
WARREN, Otto Clarence February 6, 1947 – July 15, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Otto. He is predeceased by parents Hazel and Clarence Warren, sisters Frances, Evelyn (George Mogridge), father in law Frank Gosse and brother in law Ted Gosse. Left with loving memories are wife Valerie, son Jay, daughter Tia Connolly (Mike), cherished grandchildren Anna and Liam, siblings Phoebe Bonita McLean (Al), Roger, Shelley. In laws; Cathy Spurrell (John), Sherry Pelley (Bruce), Richard (Sandra Luscombe), Randy (Trina), mother-in-law Martha Louise Gosse. Also left with fond memories are a large circle of extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. The funeral will take place Tuesday, July 20 at 2 PM from Saint John the Baptist Church in Chapel Arm. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Long Harbour Road. Covid restrictions will apply. “Life is full of beautiful moments, enjoy them all.”
Hector Parsons
PARSONS, Hector,Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on July 12th, 2021, Hector Parsons of Whitbourne, NL, age 96 years. Hector was predeceased by his loving wife Rebecca, parents Ellen Jane and Matthew Parsons, sisters Alice, Mildred and Lilly, brothers Will, Mose and step brother John Robert, step-brother, Hedley, and step-sister Mary Jane son-in-law Edgar Dawe, and great granddaughter Piper. Left with broken hearts and happy memories are his children Doris, Ruth (Stan), Roger, Juanita, Reg (Pam) and his special friend Drucella Penney. Also left to mourn are granddaughters Annette (Dennis), Jeanette (Colin), Jasmine and Majesta and grandsons Noah and Luke and great grandchildren Devon, Floyd and Klohee, sister-in-law Eva Drover, as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews and friends. Hector delivered the mail from Carbonear to Western Bay in the 1930’s, worked on a farm, he owned a mink ranch, worked on the railroad and at a henry farm. He proudly grew his own vegetables and shared his gardening techniques with anyone who was interested – the family looks forward to a bountiful tomato harvest this fall. Also leaving to mourn wonderful and supportive friends Kevin and Goldie Mercer, Pauline King, Lorraine Warren and Gladys Cooper. Hector was a long serving member of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm, 7:00-9:00pm and Thursday from 10:00 -12:00pm. Funeral to take place Thursday at 2:00pm at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and Cemetery Whitbourne. Due to COVID restrictions, if you would like to attend the church service you must pre-register by calling 709-759-3020. Donations in loving memory can be made to the charity of ones choice.
David Clarke
David Clarke 1957 – 2021 Passed peacefully away, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Blaketown on July 5, 2021, age 63. Dave was predeceased by his parents, Doreen and Joe Clarke, his bother Wayne, his sister Jean and his brother-in-law Wayne Day. Left with broken hearts and happy memories are his partner and best friend Mike, his sons Shane (Christian), Travis( Keisha) and their mom Denise and his precious and adorable grand-daughter Scarlett. His siblings Marilyn (Darrell), Jerry (Barb), John (Vera), Lloyd (Barb), Goldie (Terry), Joanne (Steve), brother-in-law Doug, Sister-in-laws Dianne and Debbie. Mike’s family, his daughter Tracey, brother Cam, sisters Patsy, Theresa, Nettie, Beth and their families, as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a great circle of friends. At Dave’s request cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation or church service. A private family committal will take place at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne at a later date.