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Memorial to Newfoundland's Oldest People

There were many people in Newfoundland who struggled to reach the magic age of 100, but then promptly died. These transcripts are in honor of those who were strong enough to keep on going.

Stones without exact birth and death dates might belong in a category one year lower than listed as it was impossible to determine if the individual had a birthday on their year of death.

During the transcription process we often did not notice the age at death. Please let us know of anyone who has been left omitted.

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118 Years

  • Harbour Grace, HAG03-7058: In the memory of Ann GARLAND of this harbour, who departed this life on the 10th day of June 1801 at the age of 118 years; and Mary MOORS, her daughter who died on the same day age 89 years.

 

115 Years

  • North River, NRV02-4256: Ellen CARROLL, who died Dec. 6th, 1942, aged 115 Years. Erected by her daughter Ellen, & granddaughter Ellen, and grandson M. Brazil.

 

110 Years

  • Main Point, MAP01-5370: Bessie Jane FRENCH, July 8, 1882 - September 17, 1992.

  • Botwood, BOT02-7322: In loving memory of Thomas HANCOCK, died Feb. 23rd, 1955, aged 110 years. Erected by his son David and wife.

  • Botwood, BOT03-7471: Rachel NEWHOOK BROWN, 1885 - 1995.

 

109 Years

  • Twillingate, TWG07-1539: Hannah A. PEARCE PEYTON, 1880-1989, wife of Alfred Henry PEYTON, Rest in Peace.

 

108 Years

  • St. John's, STE02-4155: Sarah J. WHITE, 1893-2001.

  • Placentia, PLA11-0878: In loving memory of Lawrence MOONEY, died Oct. 29th, 1933; also his wife Margaret, born Sept. 20, 1849, died Jan. 11, 1958, aged 108 years.

 

107 Years

  • St. George's, STG01-3750: Solomon BUTT, March 17, 1917, aged 107; A founder of this church and town (United Church of St. George's, NF); Erected by his descendents 1985. RIP.

  • St. John's, STJ22-5681: Anne MORRISSEY, Oct. 6, 1882 - Nov. 13, 1989.

 

106 Years

  • St. John's, STJ54-3346: Erected by Anastatia ASHLEY in loving memory of her husband Daniel, died Jan 15, 1921 aged 72 years. Also their children Edward, died April 28, 1889, aged 1 month; Mary Joseph, died May 8, 1889, aged 7 years; Alice, died May 20, 1889, aged 4 years, and William Joseph died June 25, 1889, aged 11 years. Also Ellen Ashley died April 15, 1888 aged 82 years, and her husband John ASHLEY, died Feb 14, 1889, aged 106 years. (Notice from the dates how the young children died one after the other, perhaps from diphtheria... and among them find one of the oldest people to live in Newfoundland!)

  • Stephenville, STE02-4152: In memory of Alexander HULL, died Jan. 13, 1964 - aged 77 years. His wife, Mary T. HULL, died Jan. 20, 1998 - aged 106 years.

  • St. John's, STJ11-4706: Mildred BOYCE (TULK), teacher, 1893 - 1999, age 106 years.

  • Ferryland, FER01-5610: Erected by Robert Powls in memory of his wife Bridget who died Dec. 21, 1873, aged 64 years; also her mother Bridget MORRY, died Jan. 20, 1872, aged 106 years.

 

105 Years

  • Gander, GAN01-2376: Mary BISHOP, Dec. 18, 1889 - Feb. 16, 1995.

  • Grand Falls, GRF11-9999: In loving memory of Ethel B. ROWSELL, 1898 - 2004.

  • St. John's, STJ54-7943: Erected to the memory of John CARROLL, a native of Witfield, County of Waterford (Ireland) who departed this life Jan 2? 1848, aged 105; also Elizabeth his wife who departed this life Jan 7? 1848 aged 82.

  • Newtown, NET01-6895: Hannah GILL, 1883 - 1988.

  • Musgrave Harbour, MUH07-0255: Erected by son and daughter in loving memory of Willis HICKS, born 1828 - died 1930; Emma HICKS, born 1833 - died 1938. (Both lived to be over 100!)

  • Trinity, Trinity Bay, TRN03-6429: Thomas HURDLE who died the 10th of April 1811, aged 105 years.

  • St. Pierre, France, SPI11-1846: Marie LESCAMELA 1880 - 1985.

  • St. John's, STJ72-3372: Eunice Elizabeth OVER, March 14, 1881 - April 6, 1986.

 

104 Years

  • English Harbour, ENH02-1582: Elsie Jane BARNES, 1893 - 1997.

  • Eastport, EAS01-4221: Elizabeth Dyke BROWN, died Feb. 23, 1940, age 104 years.

  • St. Brides, SBD01-2811: Rosie DOHEY, age 104 years, died June 1, 1987.

  • St. John's, STJ35-5944: In loving memory of Ella M. FREEMAN, 1881 - 1985.

  • St. John's, STJ22-0216: In loving memory of a dear grandmother Catherine FURLONG, died June 26, 1979, aged 104 years.

  • Change Islands, CHI10-3944: In loving memory of Amelia LEDREW wife of Jacob N. LeDrew, died Nov. 23, 1983, aged 104 years.

  • North River, NRV02-4087: Mary (Bren) MORRISSEY, daughter of Margaret and Edward HANLON, stepdaughter of John MORRISSEY, 1897-2001. (Note: She was born Mary Josephine HANLON, and had the distinction of living in three different centuries.)

  • Bonavista, BON06-9235: Elizabeth MOULAND, born 1895, died 1999, age 104 years.

  • Millertown, MIL01-2415: Emma PRICE, 1895 - 1999.

  • Cape Freels, CAF01-6760: In memory of Ellen STAGG, 1880 - 1984.

  • Torbay, TOR01-3869: In memory of Elizabeth A. TAPPER, died Oct. 1, 1990, aged 104 years.

  • Placentia, PLA12-5491: In loving memory of a loving mother Elizabeth WHITTLE, died May 5, 1996, age 104 years.

 

103 Years

  • Musgrave Harbour, MUH07-6342: Emma ABBOTT, 1890 - 1993.

  • Flat Bay, FLB01-2340: In loving memory of Sarah M. BENOIT, 1892 - 1995.

  • Freshwater, FWT01-5927: Sacred to the memory of David BRUCE, a native of Greenville, County Kilkenny, Ireland, died Nov. 15th, 1875, aged 103 years.

  • Gambo, GAM01-1898: James Masterman CRITCHLEY, May 2, 1872 - Jan. 19, 1976.

  • St. John's, STJ12-7825: Lauretta (FORD) PLUNKETT DOVE, 1884 - 1987.

  • Bonavista, BON04-2007: Amelia DURDLE, Dec. 1, 1894 - Sept. 5, 1998.

  • Grand Falls, GRF11-0536: Minnie DROVER, 1897 - 2000.

  • Fortune Harbour, FOH03-4369: In memory of Dr. Edward FLYNN who died Nov. 1st, 1900, aged 103 years.

  • Highlands, HIG01-1455: Roderick GILLIS, Private, Royal NFLD Regiment WW I, 3 January 1990, aged 103.

  • Elliston, ELL05-3458: In loving memory of Dougald Ronald HOBBS, died Dec 1, 1963, aged 103 years.

  • Peterview, PET02-6889: In loving memory of Elijah KEEFE, 1882 - 1985.

  • Lushes Bight, Long Island, LUB01-7929: Amelia Ann MORGAN, Age 103 Years, 1883 - 1987.

  • Pollard's Point, POP01-0262: Jane F. RICKS, a dear mother, died Sept. 2, 1977, Age 103 Years.

  • Pool's Cove, POO03-5516: Dinah ROSE, March 20, 1881 - April 17, 1984.

  • Mt. Pearl, MTP12-6884: In loving memory of Johannah SHEEHAN, died Dec. 7, 1975, aged 103 years.

  • St. John's, STJ63-0120: In loving memory of Mary J. WALSH, October 12, 1873 - July 30, 1977.

  • Bonavista, BON02-8521: Joseph WHIFFEN, 1873 - 1976.

 

102 Years

  • St. John's, STJ35-3003: Alice BAGGS, 1895 - 1997.

  • Port Rexton, PTR01-5459: Julia Ann BANNISTER, Oct. 1, 1867 - Jan. 30, 1970.

  • St. John's, STJ23-2345: Also Catherine BOLAND, died March 3, 1952, aged 102. RIP.

  • Carmanville, CAR06-5889: Jesse R. BRINSON, 1897 - 1999, father, Royal NFLD Regt., WW I.

  • St. John's, STJ61-1299: Patience BUTLER, 1870 - 1972.

  • Botwood, BOT03-7517: Cecelia CANNING, 1896 - 1998.

  • Lark Harbour, LRH01-9480: Beatrice Elizabeth CHILDS, Aug. 18, 1891 - Mar. 4, 1994.

  • Burnt Cove/Bauline East, BNT01-4634: In loving memory of Thomas COLBERT, died Dec. 2, 1978, aged 102 years.

  • St. John's, STJ62-9935: In loving memory, Janet CURTIS, Nov. 5, 1890 - Jan. 14, 1993.

  • Conception Bay South, CBS05-8115: In loving remembrance, Hugh EASON who died Aug. 6th, 1890, aged 102 years.

  • Renews, REN01-0778: Michael FOLEY, died Oct. 9, 1924, aged 102 years.

  • St. Joseph's, SJP01-1883: In loving memory of Josephine GOUGH, died Aug. 3, 1989, age 102 years.

  • Fogo, FOG09-3646: In loving memory of Harriett HAINES, 1893 - 1995.

  • St. John's, STJ71-2669: In loving memory of Stephen HEWITT, 1864 - 1966.

  • Grand Bank, GNB06-4129: Mary HICKMAN, 1899 - 2001.

  • Musgrave Harbour, MUH07-0255: Erected by son and daughter in loving memory of Willis HICKS, born 1828 - died 1930; Emma HICKS, born 1833 - died 1938. (Both lived to be over 100!)

  • Conception Bay South, CBS01-1710: In loving memory of George KELLY who died Jan. 26, 1905, aged 102 years.

  • Lumsden, LUM01-6619: George G. MELENDY, 1887 - 1989.

  • Buchans, BUC01-2563: Elizabeth MOONEY, Born Aug. 4, 1846, Died May 2, 1949, Aged 102 Years - 9 Months.

  • St. John's, STJ53-7649: Sister M Benignus MULLOWNEY, died June 1, 1994, aged 102 years.

  • English Harbour West, EHW01-6292: Julia PHILLIPS, 1897 - 1999.

  • St. John's, STJ35-6176: In loving memory of Mary Ann ROSE, died Nov. 6, 1980, aged 102 years.

  • Lark Harbour, LRH01-9517: Leta SHEPPARD, 1898-2000.

 

101 Years

  • St. John's, STJ11-4315: Carlotta P. AYRE, 1886 - 1987.

  • Mt. Pearl, MTP13-8684: Margaret E. (JOHN) BATTCOCK, Feb. 13, 1896 - July 5, 1997.

  • Fogo, FOG09-8145: Louisa BEST, Sept. 25, 1898 - Apr. 9, 2000; Beloved wife of William; Memories last forever.

  • Bay Roberts, BAR17-0450: In loving memory of Lydia BROWN, beloved wife of Edward A. Brown, born July 26, 1895, died Jan. 9, 1997, aged 101 years.

  • St. Jacques, SJA02-6415: John J. BULLEN, born Jan. 21, 1873, died May 9, 1974.

  • Ramea, RAM02-4953: William CARROLL, born Mar. 30, 1862, died Jan. 28, 1964.

  • St. John's, STJ57-0678: Erected by Daniel in memory of his father Daniel CLATNEY, died May 5, 1881, aged 101 years.

  • Trinity, Trinity Bay, TRN01-5948: Jessie L. COLLIS, 1890 - 1991, beloved wife of James COLLIS.

  • Grand Falls, GRF11-0201: Emma COOPER, 1885 - 1986.

  • St. John's, STJ85-1301: Mina COOPER, 1880 - 1981.

  • Carmanville, CAR06-5869: Edward CUFF, 1890 - 1991.

  • Conception Bay South, CBS01-6989: In memory of Silas DAWE, died Sept. 6, 1883, aged 65 years; also his wife Mary Jane DAWE, died Jan. 29, 1916, aged 101 years.

  • St. John's, STJ61-7683: Jane Louise FISHER, US Army, World War I, 1887 - 1988.

  • Bishop's Falls, BIF03-2820: In loving memory of Jane Marie GLAVINE, died May 2nd, 1989, aged 101 years.

  • Fogo, FOG08-3623: William GODWIN, born May 7, 1890, died April 30, 1992, aged 101 years, 11 months.

  • St. John's, STJ62-9127: Netta GOODYEAR, 1889 - 1990.

  • Lewisporte, LEW04-1181: Eliza HARNETT, 1893 - 1995.

  • St. John's, STJ61-7372: Harold Cliff HILL, 1892 - 1993.

  • Bay Roberts, BAR01-2121: Thomas Bertram HILLYARD, aged 101 years, 1901 - 2002.

  • Badger, BAD03-6608: Gladys JONES, 1897 - 1998.

  • Windsor, WIN06-2051: Stanley KING, 1897 - 1998.

  • St. John's, STJ21-1319: In loving memory of our dear father Walter LAMKIN, died Sept. 4, 1983, age 101 years.

  • Belleoram, BEL01-1111: Maggie (LaFOSSE) MAY, 1899 - 2000.

  • Bonavista, BON02-1715: In loving memory of Jane MOULAND, died Sep. 1st, 1906, aged 101 yrs.

  • St. John's, STJ64-2175: Abram T. MULLETT, Royal NFLD Regt WW I, 21 July 1993, age 101. Abe was the last known survivor of the first 500 Blue Puttees.

  • Newtown, NET02-0841: In loving memory of Gertrude NORRIS, wife of Edgar NORRIS, died May 20, 1998, aged 101 years, 1 month.

  • Corner Brook, CNB01-5918: In loving memory of Sarah M. PARSONS, born Oct. 6, 1872, died April 24, 1974, age 101 years.

  • St. John's, STJ11-7241: Janet PECKFORD, 1888 - 1989.

  • Keels, KEE02-0256: In memory of Mary Ann PENNEY, wife of Thomas PENNEY, died Feb. 12, 1977, age 101 years.

  • Horwood, HOR04-2733: Mary Marie PENNEY, 1879 - 1981, Age 101 years.

  • Windsor, WIN03-1796: Sarah Jane PENNEY, Aug. 1, 1890 - Jan. 10, 1992.

  • Grand Bank, GNB05-0419: William (Billy) J. PENWELL, July 12, 1886 - April 4, 1988.

  • Miles Cove, MIC01-8472: Warrick D. ROWSELL, 1890 - 1991.

  • Barr'd Islands, Fogo Island, BAI01-8275: Isaac PRIMMER, May 3, 1896 - Sept. 21, 1997, age 101 & 4 months.

  • Newtown, NET02-6945: In loving memory of Ellen L. SAINSBURY, died May 5th 1963, aged 101 years, 1 month.

  • Corner Brook, CNB10-2466: Susannah SHEARS, June 26, 1850 - Mar. 1, 1952.

  • Paradise, PAR01-9065: Elizabeth STAPLETON, 1881 - 1982, age 101 year, beloved wife of Richard.

  • St. John's, STJ61-1593: In loving memory of Clara Jane STARKS, died Oct. 17th, 1999, aged 101 years.

  • Trepassey, TPS01-8625: William TOBIN, Seaman, Merchant Navy WW2, 29 Jan. 1985, age 101.

  • St. John's, STJ61-7458: Mother, Beatrice Amelia VINCENT, 1882 - 1983.

  • Salvage, SAL02-0660: Mary WALSH, died Aug. 5th, 1954, aged 101 years.

  • Ladle Cove, LAC02-5991: Sarah Perry WELLON, 1883 - 1984.

  • St. John's, STJ34-8643: In memory of John WILLIAMS, who died Dec. 15th, 1928 in his 101st year.

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