PAGE B6 NORTHERN PEN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010 Book provides $100,000 for those affected by devastation Continued from page B4 doesn’t generally cover wind damage, Budgell said. Things like sheds, tools, toys, electronics and furniture could be among the things the assis- tance fund might cover. “Any time we get this kind of money, we always look at what we can do with it,” said Aubrey Vin- cent, the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team co-ordinator, adding the team has been getting many calls from seniors. “Early on, it’s not clear what the needs are, but there are needs out there, no question about it. “The key message we want to give is that we are here now, and we are able to process quickly - usu- ally within a week.” “Hurricane Igor” is a collection of more than 100 photos gathered by The Telegram and six oth- er Transcontinental community newspapers across the island, The Charter, The Compass, The Southern Gazette, The Packet, The Beacon and The Pilot - as well as readers, who submitted their Olaf and Simone Patt, a German couple from Schwetzingen, have spent the past three months touring through Newfoundland and Labrador as part of own pictures - during the height of the storm, as well a world adventure. CLARISSA SMITH as the aftermath. A section of the book is also dedicated to the rebuilding efforts, on the part of community resi- dents, the military and government workers. “Hurricane Igor” is dedicated to the memory of 80-year-old Allen Duffett of Random Island, who died when the driveway on which he was standing Vagabonds at heart was washed away by the current. His body was found three days later. Duffett was the only casualty of the hurricane, German couple stop to enjoy sites of the province and the book also includes a poem written by him and submitted by members of his family. CLARISSA SMITH The Pen caught up with them at the Point Amour light- STAFF WRITER house where they stopped for a few days before continuing on The Telegram the next leg of their journey. Olaf Patt didn’t want to end up like his father and miss out on In a cramped corner inside the truck, they told of their seeing the world so he sold his house, bought a vehicle that journey so far. wouldn’t look out of place in a science fiction movie and is driv- “It’s been so great,” Simone said, “we met so many wonder- ing around the world with his wife Simone. ful people since arriving in Canada. We’ve been invited to “My father always said he was going to do just what I am dozens of kitchen parties in Newfoundland and given food doing when he retired,” the 40-year-old German fromSchwetzin- wherever we went, moose, fish and beer. We met so many gentold the Pen. great friendly people who invited us to their home and gave us “He got cancer when he was 58 and passed away two years gifts.” later. They spoke nostalgically of a gentleman named Gilbert “I knew then I didn’t want to wait until I was retired I wanted who they met in Salvage, a bachelor who lived near the beach to do it now when we are still young enough to enjoy it.” where they camped one night. JOHN STANLEY HANCOCK Bitten by the travel bug several years back, they sold their He came to the shore with two beers and invited them back Roddickton house of 18 years and so far they’ve driven their modified home to his home where he went to his garden dug up a bag of pota- Passed away peacefully at the North Haven Manor in acrossEurope, Africa, Spain and, after having shipped their vehi- toes and gave it to them along with more beer. Lewisporte on Nov. 13, 2010, Mr. John Stanley Hancock in cle to Halifax by bulk carrier, they are now on their Canadian leg When they left Salvage, they promised Gilbert they would his 79 year. Leaving to mourn wife Martha; son Greg; of their journey. come back. daughters Greta (Freeman), Jackie (Wade), Brenda (Troy), Arriving on August 23, 2010, they picked up their vehicle at “I’ll never see you again,” he replied. and Patsy (Hardy); grandchildren Mike, Erica, Chad, Dexter the Halifax Pier travelling to the corners of Nova Scotia includ- They continued on with their journey to St John’s but on and Nick; brother Willis; sisters Hazel, Fannie, Irene, Rowena, ing Cape Breton. It was there they met someone from New- their return they went back to Salvage to give him photos they and Rebina. Visitation took place at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. foundland who told them they should visit the island province. had taken with him on their first encounter. on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple So that’s what they did. They also met Bill Donovan, in Bonavista, who invited Roddickton, with Pastor G. B. Pinksen and Pastor C. Gaulton After covering all of Newfoundland from Port aux Basques to them to a stage head party, then back to his home where they officiating. Interment followed at the Pentecostal Cemetery, St John’s and the Northern Peninsula, they crossed over to met most of the townspeople. Roddickton. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry Labrador on November 14. “We were told that we have to go to Labrador by someone M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee we met in Newfoundland, and here we are,” Simone Nippard, funeral director. said. IN MEMORIAMS They continued from Point Amour on to Goose LETTO Bay late last week before heading to Quebec and the In loving memory of United States where they will spend most of the win- Cathy Cabot Letto Feb. 14, 1967 - Dec. 3, 2006 ter after which they will continue on to Mexico. Secure in their home on wheels, there is no doubt It’s very hard to believe Four years have gone past this will be more than an incredible journey for two Because the ache in our hearts vagabonds from Germany, as they call themselves, Just seem to last. who left their home in August to travel the world. MARY AGNES KEARNEY We miss you so much, Cathy Each and every day [email protected] Croque And time doesn’t seem to heal The way people say. Passed away at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital on th Nov. 14, 2010, Mrs. Mary Agnes Kearney, in her 86 year. Even though you’re gone, Cathy Left to mourn her passing are her loving children Marie We will always feel your love (Michael) Byrne, Conche, Angela (Doug) Tremblett, Because we know you are watching us Bonavista, Margaret (Wade) Dooley, From heaven up above. Bay Bulls, Patsey (Cyril) Turpin, Mount Pearl, Louis (Louise), St. Johns, Dennis God looked around His garden And found an empty space (Debbie) Kearney, Croque, Ivan (Kay) He then looked down upon earth Kearney, Croque, and Francis Kearney, And saw your tired face. Croque; son-in-law Barry Squires, St. BIGGIN Phillips, 22 grandchildren and 20 great- In memory of our beloved mom He put His arms around you grandchildren. She was predeceased wife and grandmother And lifted you to rest Eunice (Nicey) Flora Biggin God’s garden must be beautiful ALL POLISHING by her daughter Joan along with her who passed away Nov. 25, 2005. son-in-law William who both died in He only takes the best. AT NO EXTRA COST September 2007. Mary was a gracious Five years ago this November He saw the road was getting rough woman who will be dearly missed. Our world was torn apart And the hills were getting hard to climb Visitation took place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Five years ago this November So He closed your weary eyelids Catholic Church in Croque from where the funeral service We all were left with a broken heart. And whispered, “Peace be yours”. took place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 with Fr. Devas Remembering you is easy Vargees officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. It broke our hearts to lose you We do it everyday But you never went alone Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre It’s just the pain of losing you For part of us went with you That never goes away. Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Levinia Fillatre, The day God called you home. funeral director. Your chair still sits by the window Always loved and remembered Mom and My favourite place when I’m there Dad, Andy, Pam and family, Vanessa, Kirk Your memory is all around us And that makes the loneliness easier to and family and son Cody. XXXOOO. FURLONG-JONES FUNERAL HOME bear. LETTO NOTES OF THANKS Amherst, Nova Scotia Today, time has passed so quickly In loving memory of a special sister We are living day by day Cathy Cabot Letto With your love, your smile and your Dec. 3, 2006 NURSE MYRA BENNETT FOUNDATION NATHANIEL J. COOPER laughter Nurse Myra Bennett Foundation in Daniel’s Harbour would Always guiding us on our way. Even though I haven’t seen you Amherst, Nova Scotia (Formerly of St. John’s) In so very long like to thank local businesses for their generous donation into the scholarship fund. Thanks to you, we now have monies You are forever in our hearts and we will The memories of my sister Nathaniel J.