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3401	Western Star, March 1, 1946 NOTE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS Queen's Cove Quite a pleasant- evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stoyles. Northern Bight Station, on Wednesday, January 23, where a number of friends had assembled to extend Happy Birthday greeting to their son Alfred James. Amongst those present were members of the American Repeater Station, who are stationed at Shoal Harbour. Reprinted from All Aboard, by Bill Baggs I went to work with the railway in June 1943 as telegraph operator. In June 1945 I took up duties as brakeman until June 1946. In July 1946 I went back as operator and worked at Alexander Bay for 4 1/2 years. In 1951 I moved to Gander until October 1951. Then I moved to Northern Bight until 1955 and worked at Goobies and Clarenville swing shift, moving to Grand Falls April 1957. I was operator on work trains for several years. I retired October 1988 with 45 years service. A. Stoyles Reprinted from All Aboard, Volume II, by Bill Baggs, 1997 Reminiscences of Co-workers on the Railyway. Memories of a Telegraph Operator (1943-1988) by A.J. Stoyles In 1943 I started to work with the railway. I was influenced by my mother, who was working with the postal telegraph, and by my father, who was the railway agent at Northern Bight. My mother would make me site at the telegraphy key and practise until I got it right, and, believe me, she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Of course, I wasn't very fast, but as time went by I became much better, thanks to my mother's persistence. She was a great teacher and a very fast telegraph operator. My first test came one day when I was only thirteen years of age. My mother was out of town and my father became very ill. My sister said, "Al, you have to get on the key and call Clarenville and have them instruct the conductor on the eastbound freight train to stop at Northern Bight to pick up our father, Jim Stoyles, and take him to Come By Chance to see the doctor." I was so scared of the telegraph key, I said, "My God, how can I do that?" She said, "Just do it, or our dad may die." I thought, I guess I have no choice. So I got on the key and sen the message; and, believe it or not, they could read me! After that I figured, well, if they could read me, I couldn't be too bad. When I turned fifteen, my first job was with the fire patrol. That lasted one and a half years; then I passed the job to my uncle, Alfred Vey, and from there I went to work as a telegraph operator at Northern Bight. In 1944 I was the operator on a work train at Southern Bay (BO BCH) when engine No. 195 went off the track while backing up, rolling over an embankment into the salt water, wheels up. Engineer Ron Lowe and fireman Jim Hunt were seriously injured. Again I had to get on the key and call Clarenville for help. That was a terrifying experience for a young kid. My mother was so proud of me she said, "Now, my son, consider yourself a qualified telegraph operator." That was all I wanted to hear: that's when I made up my mind to be a railroader. Thanks to Bill Baggs for letting me share the space in his well-written new book, All Aboard! (Volume II).	Stoyles, Alfred James (I1072)
3402	Western Star, March 1, 1946 NOTE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS Queen's Cove Quite a pleasant- evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stoyles. Northern Bight Station, on Wednesday, January 23, where a number of friends had assembled to extend Happy Birthday greeting to their son Alfred James. Amongst those present were members of the American Repeater Station, who are stationed at Shoal Harbour. Reprinted from All Aboard, by Bill Baggs I went to work with the railway in June 1943 as telegraph operator. In June 1945 I took up duties as brakeman until June 1946. In July 1946 I went back as operator and worked at Alexander Bay for 4 1/2 years. In 1951 I moved to Gander until October 1951. Then I moved to Northern Bight until 1955 and worked at Goobies and Clarenville swing shift, moving to Grand Falls April 1957. I was operator on work trains for several years. I retired October 1988 with 45 years service. A. Stoyles Reprinted from All Aboard, Volume II, by Bill Baggs, 1997 Reminiscences of Co-workers on the Railyway. Memories of a Telegraph Operator (1943-1988) by A.J. Stoyles In 1943 I started to work with the railway. I was influenced by my mother, who was working with the postal telegraph, and by my father, who was the railway agent at Northern Bight. My mother would make me site at the telegraphy key and practise until I got it right, and, believe me, she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Of course, I wasn't very fast, but as time went by I became much better, thanks to my mother's persistence. She was a great teacher and a very fast telegraph operator. My first test came one day when I was only thirteen years of age. My mother was out of town and my father became very ill. My sister said, "Al, you have to get on the key and call Clarenville and have them instruct the conductor on the eastbound freight train to stop at Northern Bight to pick up our father, Jim Stoyles, and take him to Come By Chance to see the doctor." I was so scared of the telegraph key, I said, "My God, how can I do that?" She said, "Just do it, or our dad may die." I thought, I guess I have no choice. So I got on the key and sen the message; and, believe it or not, they could read me! After that I figured, well, if they could read me, I couldn't be too bad. When I turned fifteen, my first job was with the fire patrol. That lasted one and a half years; then I passed the job to my uncle, Alfred Vey, and from there I went to work as a telegraph operator at Northern Bight. In 1944 I was the operator on a work train at Southern Bay (BO BCH) when engine No. 195 went off the track while backing up, rolling over an embankment into the salt water, wheels up. Engineer Ron Lowe and fireman Jim Hunt were seriously injured. Again I had to get on the key and call Clarenville for help. That was a terrifying experience for a young kid. My mother was so proud of me she said, "Now, my son, consider yourself a qualified telegraph operator." That was all I wanted to hear: that's when I made up my mind to be a railroader. Thanks to Bill Baggs for letting me share the space in his well-written new book, All Aboard! (Volume II).	Stoyles, Alfred James (I1072)
3403	Western Star, May 31, 1946 Mrs. Lester Stoyles arrived from Cambridge, Scotland on Friday, May 8. Mrs. Stoyles was formerly Miss Trixie Calder and she met her husband while he was serving with the Forestry Division. She will take up temporary residence with Lester's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stoyles, Northern Bight Station. Western Star June 21, 1946 Mrs. Lester Stoyles of Northern Bight Station, who had been visiting Windsor, returned by Monday's express.	Calder, Alexandra (Trixie) (I1074)
3404	Wife and mother / Age 94 years 8 months / Erected by sons	Clara Jane (I2996)
3405	Wife of Ernest White Mother of Reginald, Leslie, Louise, Leslie, Mary and Maxine	Dean, Etrina Myrtle (I36566)
3406	Wife of Ernest White Mother of Reginald, Leslie, Louise, Leslie, Mary and Maxine	Dean, Etrina Myrtle (I36566)
3407	William and Sarah were married by Rev. William How, CE. Witnessed by Jacopb Smith and William James Snelgrove and Francis Lambert, Lydia Vincent. William was 24 and Sarah was 22. Sarah's father was John Puddister (deceased).	Family F39
3408	William James ( Jim) Smith June 26, 1922 - March 19, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jim Smith announce his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, in Corner Brook, NL, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 19th, 2017, at the age of 94 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his children; Jerry (Caroline), Dennis, and Judy (Keith Pike), his grandchildren; Sherri-Lynn (Lyall Cabot), Billy (Sarah), Toni-Lynn (Shannon LeRoux) Devon, and Amy great grandchildren; Jerry, Joshua, Billie, Brady, Benjamin, Xavier, and Maximus, Jim was predeceased by his wife; Sadie nee Tucker, son; Tony Smith, grandson; Brandon Smith, parents; Rose and Isaac Smith, and his brothers; Mose and Levi Smith.Also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended families and friends. The family will be receiving family and friends at Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017, from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017, at The Salvation Army Church, in Deer Lake, NL, at 2:00pm with Major Wayne Pike officiating, with the burial to follow at the Salvation Army Church, on High Street, Deer Lake, NL. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL.	Smith, William James (I36708)
3409	William was drowned on the Caribou returning home His # JX 225705	Vey, William James (I10)
3410	Willis Clayton Vatcher December 10, 1931 - June 15, 2015 Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday June 15th, 2015, Willis Clayton Vatcher of Cavendish, aged 83 years. Predeceased by parents; William and Vera Mae Vatcher, beloved grandparents; William and Elizabeth Leonard, parents in-law; Jethro and Ethel Jackson, Grandchildren; Danielle Thomas, (twin) Michael and Michelle Thomas, sister; Ivy Rideout, brothers; Oscar, Norman, and Gerald, Beloved nephews; James Vatcher and Jethro Cull Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories to celebrate his life with thanksgiving are; his loving wife of Sixty years, Evangeline, two children; Darlene (Patrick) Thomas, and David (Tara), five grandchildren; Geoffrey(Melissa), John, Bailey, Benjamin, and Jessie, and four great grand children, Chance, Brooklyn, Hunter and Skylar. Clayton is also lovingly remembered by brother; Raymond (Darlene), three sisters; Barbara (Henry)O'Neill , Addie (Terry) Clarke and Valerie (Woody) Dyke, and In-laws, Marjorie Vatcher (Fred), Leila Vatcher, Marlene Vatcher, Austin Rideout, and Vera (Eric) Peddle, as well as a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cavendish, with visitation on Thursday June 18th, 12:00 pm	Vatcher, Willis Clayton (I3407)
3411	Willis Clayton Vatcher December 10, 1931 - June 15, 2015 Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday June 15th, 2015, Willis Clayton Vatcher of Cavendish, aged 83 years. Predeceased by parents; William and Vera Mae Vatcher, beloved grandparents; William and Elizabeth Leonard, parents in-law; Jethro and Ethel Jackson, Grandchildren; Danielle Thomas, (twin) Michael and Michelle Thomas, sister; Ivy Rideout, brothers; Oscar, Norman, and Gerald, Beloved nephews; James Vatcher and Jethro Cull Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories to celebrate his life with thanksgiving are; his loving wife of Sixty years, Evangeline, two children; Darlene (Patrick) Thomas, and David (Tara), five grandchildren; Geoffrey(Melissa), John, Bailey, Benjamin, and Jessie, and four great grand children, Chance, Brooklyn, Hunter and Skylar. Clayton is also lovingly remembered by brother; Raymond (Darlene), three sisters; Barbara (Henry)O'Neill , Addie (Terry) Clarke and Valerie (Woody) Dyke, and In-laws, Marjorie Vatcher (Fred), Leila Vatcher, Marlene Vatcher, Austin Rideout, and Vera (Eric) Peddle, as well as a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cavendish, with visitation on Thursday June 18th, 12:00 pm	Vatcher, Willis Clayton (I3407)
3412	Willlis moved to the US in 1898 along with his parents and siblings. According to Willi's WW1 Draft registration - he was 5'8" tall, 180 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair in 1918. His occupation was listed as Foreman, Cold Storage at T Wharf, Boston.	March, Willis James (I31226)
3413	Wit Uriah Spurrell and Robert Baker	Family F5
3414	Wit Uriah Spurrell and Robert Baker	Family F5
3415	With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Judith Lorraine Marryatt (nee Goobie) at her home in St. Philips. Predeceased by her parents, Hayward and Mildred Goobie (Pike). Leaving to mourn with loving memories her Sister Juanita Goobie, Brother George Goobie( Margaret), husband of 53 years Clyde, daughters Wanda Spurrell (Lester), Sherry Goobie, Kelly Marryatt-Lacey (John). Her grandchildren, Lesley (Andres), Alicia (James), Justin, Brooklyn, Great Grandchildren, Emerson, Kaenen, Sophia, and Madison, and her nieces, and nephews and many friends, including special friend Marguerite Quinlan. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Thursday, January 26	Goobie, Judith (Judy) Lorraine (I1812)
3416	Witness John Vey and Reuben Jeans Oct 23 1883	Family F2832
3417	Witness Maude Wessels and George Blondell Divorced 30 jan 1918 Suffolk County, mA	Family F8283
3418	Witness Maude Wessels and George Blundell.	Family F512
3419	Witness to marrieage Mr and Mrs. T. H. Williams Married by M. Munrow Married in the manse on Queens Street K..e....?) VEY (Fisherman, 24, UC of C) married Mildred STOYLES (UCof C) Jan 4, 1927 at the Manse on Queen St. Both were born in Newfoundland. Both were residing in NFLD. Parents of (K.E...?): W. J. VEY , Emma (Jane SOWE?) Parents of Mildred: David STOYLES , Mary (Margaret BROWN?) Mr. T. H. WILLIAMS , Mrs. T. H. WILLIAMS (K. M. MUNRO?) 5251 Jan 4, 1927	Family F167
3420	Witness to marrieage Mr and Mrs. T. H. Williams Married by M. Munrow Married in the manse on Queens Street Kenneth VEY (Fisherman, 24, UC of C) married Mildred STOYLES (UC of C) Jan 4, 1927 at the Manse on Queen St. Both were born in Newfoundland. Both were residing in NFLD. Parents of Kenneth: W. J. VEY , Emma (Jane SOWE?) Parents of Mildred: David STOYLES , Mary (Margaret BROWN?) Mr. T. H. WILLIAMS , Mrs. T. H. WILLIAMS (K. M. MUNRO?) 5251 Jan 4, 1927	Family F3124
3421	Witness to marrieage Mr and Mrs. T. H. Williams Married by M. Munrow Married in the manse on Queens Street Kenneth VEY (Fisherman, 24, UC of C) married Mildred STOYLES (UC of C) Jan 4, 1927 at the Manse on Queen St. Both were born in Newfoundland. Both were residing in NFLD. Parents of Kenneth: W. J. VEY , Emma (Jane SOWE?) Parents of Mildred: David STOYLES , Mary (Margaret BROWN?) Mr. T. H. WILLIAMS , Mrs. T. H. WILLIAMS (K. M. MUNRO?) 5251 Jan 4, 1927	Family F3124
3422	Witness to the marriage were William Smith and Eliza Jane Smith. They were the first couple recorded as being married in Island Cove.	Family F3396
3423	Witnesses were Samuel Spurrell and Emma Smith	Family F173
3424	Witnesses: James Drover, Susanna Drover	Family F178
3425	WOLSCHLAG, Constance Phyllis (Penny-Campbell) With much sadness the family announces the passing of Constance Phyllis Wolschlag in Ponte Vedra, Florida, on July 29, 2019. Connie was born in Sydney on September 24, 1932 to the late Gordon C. and Mary A. Penny. Connie's working career took her from Sydney to Montreal where she met and married Ian B. Campbell. Connie and Ian spent their 25 years together between Monteal/Ottawa and Florida. Upon Ian's death she took up permanent residence in Ponte Vedra, Florida, where she , an avid tennis player, continued to play until recently when her health began to decline. In her later life she was married to Richard Wolschlag until his passing in 2006. Connie is survived by siblings, Eileen (late Roderick) MacNeil, Sydney, Ada (late Murray) MacIntosh, Sydney, Charles (Joan) Penny, Eganville, ON, Debra (Jerry) Verwey, Victoria, Christina (Michael) Torontow, Victoria; stepson, Ross (Sarena) Campbell, Toronto. She was predeceased by her parents; husbands, Ian B. Campbell and Richard Wolschlag; stepson, Blair Campbell and by long-time good friend, Murle Harrison. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at a later date in Ottawa.	Penny, Constance Phyllis (I39386)
3426	Worked as a cooper 1935 Census records, Freshwater Road, St. John's EFFORD	Efford, William J. (I306)
3427	Worked at the sugar refinery in Saint John, NB. Rev. Petley	Peddle, Kenneth Norman (I56)
3428	Wounded in action 17 October 1918 in Flanders. Buried in Terlinchten British Military Cemetery, Wimille, France.	Benson, William James (I441)
3429	WW II Veteran Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy 7/1/1943 - 3/21/1946	Davis (I3874)
3430	Zella Mae "Jackie" Dodge THORNVILLE: Zella Mae "Jackie" Dodge, age 87, of Thornville, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Arlington Care Center in Newark. Zella was born October 18, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Morgan Lee and Lillian Louise (Franklin) Long. Zella was a homemaker and loved children. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Cheryl Dodge of Thornville; daughter and son-in-law, Freda (David) Schatz; grandchildren, Jared (Megan) Dodge, Brant (Heather) Dodge, Nichole (F.E.) Houseman and David Schatz; great-grandchildren, Keegan, Arabella, Brian, Allison and Danika; brothers, Kenneth Long and Robert Long; sisters, Patricia Lessley and Rose (John) Barrett; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley James Dodge, on October 25, 2005. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215. The Thornville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to care for the Dodge family. Please visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about Zella or to sign an online guest book.	Long, Zella Mae (Jackie) (I36096)
3431	Zella Mae "Jackie" Dodge THORNVILLE: Zella Mae "Jackie" Dodge, age 87, of Thornville, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Arlington Care Center in Newark. Zella was born October 18, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Morgan Lee and Lillian Louise (Franklin) Long. Zella was a homemaker and loved children. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Cheryl Dodge of Thornville; daughter and son-in-law, Freda (David) Schatz; grandchildren, Jared (Megan) Dodge, Brant (Heather) Dodge, Nichole (F.E.) Houseman and David Schatz; great-grandchildren, Keegan, Arabella, Brian, Allison and Danika; brothers, Kenneth Long and Robert Long; sisters, Patricia Lessley and Rose (John) Barrett; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley James Dodge, on October 25, 2005. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215. The Thornville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to care for the Dodge family. Please visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about Zella or to sign an online guest book.	Long, Zella Mae (Jackie) (I36096)