LYONS, JAMES

It is with great sadness that the family of the late James Scott Lyons announce his passing on June 26, 2024, at the age of 44. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Heidi, his children Madisyn and Caleb; mother Sharlene Martin; father and step-mother David & Therese Lyons; mother and father in law Wilson & Marjorie Budden; His sister Jennifer(Matt); stepbrother Jamie(Jennifer); stepsister Jennifer(Darrell); brother in law Christopher(Judy). His nephew Joe; nieces Erica, Kaleigh, Julia, Abbegayle, Amelia & Kaitlyn.  He will be sadly missed by his energetic and loving pet Champ! James was a strong man, demonstrated by his perseverance and faith throughout his illness. He loved his family immeasurably, his faith in God and the Edmonton Oilers.  He served in the RCAF as an air traffic controller and after 21 1/2 years of service, he moved to Gander, NL with his family to start a new career with NAV CANADA. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A public visitation will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Roddickton, NL on July 5 between 2 and 4 PM and 7 and 9 PM.

Funeral service for James will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Roddickton, NL. Burial will follow at the Calvary Pentecostal Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Health Sciences Center who cared for James during his time there. Sincere thanks go out to all those who offered prayers, support and hospitality during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Soldier On, an organization James felt strongly about supporting

SIMMS, DWANE MORGAN

Dwane Morgan Simms

In loving memory of Dwane Morgan Simms,

It is with heavy hearts that the Simms family announce the passing of Dwane Simms at the age of 62, on September 22nd, 2023 in Roddickton, Newfoundland.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Judy of 31 years, his 3 daughters, Nicole, Terri (Nick), Valarie (Garrett), step son Roger Randell, his granddaughter Jessa, his mother Pearl, his 4 siblings, Viva (Lester), Janice (Archie), Oral (Marlyce) and Brian (Renee) as well as a large circle of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Dwane was predeceased by his father Arch as well as his sister Paulette.

Dwane’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his family and everyone he interacted with. He will be remembered for his kind spirit, his endless patience, his quiet strength and fierce love for his family. Dwane enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything else. Dwane loved to cook and he took great satisfaction and pride in cooking and providing for others. He also loved the outdoors and he often found peace gazing out at the water or at the night sky.

For those who would like to join us in remembrance of Dwane Simms, there will be a Celebration of Life ceremony at Roddickton Calvary Pentecostal Temple, 5 Collegiate Drive on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at 2 PM