Sterling Dafoe Starkes
July-11-1949 - October-19-2009
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Kevin and David Pritchett ( J. I. Pritchett & Sons Ltd., Gambo) posted a condolence
It is with sadness we hear of Sterling's death. He served our company well during the years he was our outside accountant. His guidance and accounting skills were much appreciated as David and I operated our Building Supplies business in Gambo.
Our thots and prayers are with you his family as you go through these difficult days. Your memories of him will sustain you in the future as you move past this time.
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Nancy (Gillingham) Penney posted a condolence
Mrs Starkes, Janet, Trevor and families, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Starkes. I hope in time you will find comfort in the all the great memories you have of him and your times together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Rob and Nancy Penney
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Fraser Road United Church, Gander, NL posted a condolence
Dear Sharon and Family, and Dulce and Family,
I extend to you the sympathies and condolences of your church family in Gander. Know that we are holding you in prayer and keeping you in our thoughts as you grieve the loss of your husband and brother. As you gather with family to celebrate Sterling's life, may you be blessed with comfort and peace. May all those who offer loving support at this difficult time reflect the compassionate love that God has for all of us.
In sincerity and hope.
Rev. Stephanie on behalf of Fraser Road United Church, Gander, NL
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John & Lorraine Elliott posted a condolence
Dear Sharon and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. We remember him fondly, especially his infectious smile and calm presence at Church Council meetings. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Lorraine & John Elliott
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John & Lorraine Elliott posted a condolence
Dulcie, Merl and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We know you have many fond memories of happy times with Sterling and we hope these bring you comfort. We remember him fondly.
Love,
John & Lorraine
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Ev and Cindy Green posted a condolence
To Sharon, Dulcie and Families
So very sorry to hear of your sad loss. May your fond memories and thoughts bring you some sense of comfort at this difficult time. God
Bless and love to you all. Ev and Cindy
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Catherine Brake (Edward) posted a condolence
Our family got to know Sterling very well from his help with our business and he became a good friend in the process. We're very sorry for your loss.
Catherine Brake
& The Brake Family
Gander, NL
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Lois Flynn posted a condolence
We always reflect during these difficult times and our thoughts go to all the good times we shared....the meals ....and cribbage card games...great times together....Love Lois, Jim Valerie and Heather
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TOM RAFUSE posted a condolence
Starkes Family : I was sorry to hear of the death of Sterling. I will remember him as kind and caring person and one who liked to have a good time. I sort of lost contact with him when he left Gander,only seeing him from time to time but Kim & Terry kept me informed during his sickness.Let the fond memories of him get you through this time of sorrow. All the best to the family. Tom & Daphne Rafuse Gander NL.
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Ed Brake posted a condolence
My deepest condolences to the Starkes and Feltham families.
Ed Brake - Ottawa
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Eric & Fannie Simms posted a condolence
Sharon & family, Dulcie, Merle & family,
We were so sorry to learn of Sterling's death. You have, we're sure, many happy memories - we were fortunate enough to be a part of some of the family gatherings - that will bring comfort and keep him ever alive in heart and mind. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Eric & Fannie
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DON &DONNA KELLY posted a condolence
SHARON,OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY DON &DONNA KELLY...GANDER
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Wayne and Anne posted a condolence
Sharon, Janet and Trevor, we were saddened to hear of Stirling's passing. We have many fond memories of Stirling from your stay in Gander and in particular living on Scott Place. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our prayers at this difficult time. Anne and Wayne
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Jeanette, Lloyd, Stephanie and Nicholas Hillier posted a condolence
Sorry to hear of Sterling's (or Mr Starkes as I called him) passing. He was a great boss. I have so many great memories of working for him for 20 plus years. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He will be sadly missed.
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Ron & Linda Delaney posted a condolence
Sharon,Janet & Trevor
We are so saddened to hear of Sterling's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless.
Ron & Linda
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Lisa Davis-Clarke posted a condolence
Aunt Sharon, my prayers are with you at this difficult time. Uncle Sterling was a kind and generous man, I have thought of you many times in this difficult time. All of our love. You will be missed Uncle Sterling even though we did not see each other. Love always Lisa.
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Sara Rumley posted a condolence
Aunt Sharon, Janet and Trevor
It seems that most of my childhood memories are filled with having Uncle Sterling around, as if it were only yesterday that everyone would be at Nan's and Pop's gathering around to play darts or to have a game of cards , usually the night ended with harmonicas and accordions being played. It's these memories that I will hold near and dear to my heart to remember the wonderful Uncle that he was. I hope that each of you can take comfort in the memories that you have as they will last forever. As you go through such a difficult time please take comfort in those around you and know that you are continuously in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday.
Sending my love to you all
Sara Rumley
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Charles Dyke posted a condolence
Mrs. Starkes, Janet and Trevor,
Sorry for the loss of Mr. Starkes. I will remember him as a quite and calm person who always allowed me to feel comfortable in and around your house when we were kids.
God Bless!
Charles Dyke
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Robert & Wanda McDavid posted a condolence
Our deepest condolences Sharon being friends with Wayne and Junaita You and Sterling seemed like part off the family
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Nick and Mia posted a condolence
Our thoughts are with you all on this very difficult day...
Love, Nick and Mia
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Alan Lowe and Maha Zouein posted a condolence
Sterling was my best buddy, my golfing partner and I will miss our many conversations about the Sens, sports, politics and his family that he loved so much. A better friend you could not have. He was always ready to help anyone and/or give us his wise advice. He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go to the entire family.
Alan and Maha
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Heather Starkes-Janes posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of Stirlings passing. I am a cousin to Stirling, my parents being Japheth and Hilda Starkes. I remember as a child our trips to Musgravetown to visit with Uncle Sam,Aunt Janet, and the family. Though I haven't seen Stirling in many many years, I had just heard last weekend that he was ill. My deepest sypmathies to his family at such a sad time. My prayers are with you all. God Bless
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Christine and Wayne Suley posted a condolence
Sharon,Janet and Trevor,
So very sorry for the loss of your husband and father.
May your memories keep you strong in this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christine and Wayne Suley
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Alma & Bill Dicks posted a condolence
To The Starkes & Feltham Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Alma & Bill Dicks
Gander
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Bruce Starkes posted a condolence
Sharon and all the Starkes family......I was so sorry to hear of Stirling's passing .....He is now at peace...Please accept my sincere condolences and take comfort in God's presence.......
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Maureen & Bill Hull posted a condolence
Sharon, Dulcie & Merle and families, It was with both shock and sadness that we learnt of Sterling death about an hour ago. Please give our deepest sympathy to the children and grand-children. Will always remember the good times on Hawker Cres. and Butts Pond. We will keep Ster in our prayers. God bless Maureen & Bill
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Heber & Sylvia (Matthews) Prince posted a condolence
To THE STARKES FAMILY
Very saddened to hear of Sterling's passing. Sterling was a very close childhood friend of mine and in reminiscing, I remember his very warm, quiet and gentle nature. We remained close through highschool whereby he also became a good friend of my husband, Heber.
Please accept our sincere condolences. May the memories of happy times shared with him be a source of comfort and strength to all of you at this very difficult time. Wishing you peace in the love of family and friends. With caring thoughts ....
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Lindsay and Ruby Fraser posted a condolence
Sharon it is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of Sterling. We hope that you and your family find comfort in knowing that he is in a greater place now. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Lindsay and Ruby Fraser
Gander
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Carmel & Dave Galway posted a condolence
Sharon, we are so sorry to hear of Sterling's passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Take good care
With deepest sympathy
Dave & Carmel
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Berni Eisan posted a condolence
Sharon,Trevor,Janet&Families.
Sorry to hear of Sterlings passing.You are in our thoughs and prayers. Love
Berni & Terry
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Ralph & Marsha Single posted a condolence
Sharon and Family, We are sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you. May the memories of the many good times you shared help comfort you at this time.
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Diane Abbott posted a condolence
Dear Sharon and Family
Duncan and I were so sorry to hear of Sterlings passing.You are in out thoughts and prayers.
May the beauty that filled your heart live on as an enduring presence, offering you strength and peace.
Diane and Duncan
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David Welcher posted a condolence
To the family of Sterling Starkes:
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the family of Sterling. Although I have never met Sterling or any of his family, I was saddened to learn through the Beacon obituary column about the passing of my 2nd. cousin. Sterling's grandfather and my grandfather were brothers who lived in Valleyfield, not too far from Musgravetown. I understand he lived in Gander and raised his family there. I wonder now if on my frequent visits to Gander, I may have met or even spoken to him and never knew we were related. Again please accept my deepest condolences.
David Welcher
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Marlie Ivany posted a condolence
Sharon and Family-
Thinking of you during this very sad time.
Marlie
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Roger Fitzgerald, M.H.A., Bonavista South & Speaker, House of Assembly posted a condolence
Sharon Starkes & Family,
Sorry to hear of Sterling's passing.
We both grew up and went to school at Musgravetown. I was kept informed of Sterling's battle with cancer in conversations with Kathy.
Our paths have not crosssed since high school, but my thoughts often go back to recall many wonderful memories of Sterling and his brother, Wayne, whom I have not seen since school days. I remember them both as being good friends and being very competitive in the limited sports activities that we played.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Roger Fitzgerald, M.H.A.
Bonavista South District,
Speaker, House of Assembly
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Geraldine Laing posted a condolence
Sharon, Janet and Trevor
So sorry to hear of Sterlings' passing.
May you find peace and comfort in those who care about you.
Geraldine
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Geraldine Laing posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Sharon, Janet and Trevor So sorry to hear of Sterlings' passing. May you find peace and comfort in those who care about you. Geraldine
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Roger Fitzgerald, M.H.A., Bonavista South & Speaker, House of Assembly posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sharon Starkes & Family, Sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. We both grew up and went to school at Musgravetown. I was kept informed of Sterling's battle with cancer in conversations with Kathy. Our paths have not crosssed since high school, but my thoughts often go back to recall many wonderful memories of Sterling and his brother, Wayne, whom I have not seen since school days. I remember them both as being good friends and being very competitive in the limited sports activities that we played. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Roger Fitzgerald, M.H.A. Bonavista South District, Speaker, House of Assembly
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Ralph & Marsha Single posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sharon and Family, We are sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you. May the memories of the many good times you shared help comfort you at this time.
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Marlie Ivany posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sharon and Family- Thinking of you during this very sad time. Marlie
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David Welcher posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2009
To the family of Sterling Starkes: I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the family of Sterling. Although I have never met Sterling or any of his family, I was saddened to learn through the Beacon obituary column about the passing of my 2nd. cousin. Sterling's grandfather and my grandfather were brothers who lived in Valleyfield, not too far from Musgravetown. I understand he lived in Gander and raised his family there. I wonder now if on my frequent visits to Gander, I may have met or even spoken to him and never knew we were related. Again please accept my deepest condolences. David Welcher
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Berni Eisan posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sharon,Trevor,Janet&Families. Sorry to hear of Sterlings passing.You are in our thoughs and prayers. Love Berni & Terry
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Lindsay and Ruby Fraser posted a condolence
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sharon it is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of Sterling. We hope that you and your family find comfort in knowing that he is in a greater place now. Our prayers are with you at this time. Lindsay and Ruby Fraser Gander
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Carmel & Dave Galway posted a condolence
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sharon, we are so sorry to hear of Sterling's passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Take good care With deepest sympathy Dave & Carmel
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Kevin and David Pritchett ( J. I. Pritchett & Sons Ltd., Gambo) posted a condolence
Sunday, October 25, 2009
It is with sadness we hear of Sterling's death. He served our company well during the years he was our outside accountant. His guidance and accounting skills were much appreciated as David and I operated our Building Supplies business in Gambo. Our thots and prayers are with you his family as you go through these difficult days. Your memories of him will sustain you in the future as you move past this time.
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Heather Starkes-Janes posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2009
So sorry to hear of Stirlings passing. I am a cousin to Stirling, my parents being Japheth and Hilda Starkes. I remember as a child our trips to Musgravetown to visit with Uncle Sam,Aunt Janet, and the family. Though I haven't seen Stirling in many many years, I had just heard last weekend that he was ill. My deepest sypmathies to his family at such a sad time. My prayers are with you all. God Bless
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We'll never forget you, Love Dud, Ruth & Family lit a candle
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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We have great memories of our times together. Good friends stay in your lives forever !
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Always Remembered Love Terry and Kim lit a candle
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Sharon, Janet, and Trevor.
We will always have fond and loving memories of Sterling. We loved him very much. He was special to both of us.We will miss him dearly.
Love Terry and Kim
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always and the strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.Wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
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With love from
Val, Pam, Roma and families lit a candle
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Uncle Ster played an important role in our lives. He was always there for us... from driving us on our wedding day, sharing in our joys and supporting us through our life challenges. We love him and will truly miss him.
Love always from Val, Clayte, Julia and Jacob; Pam, Mike and Sara; Roma,Steve, Sam, Jemma and Leah.
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Mona Morgan(Hancock) posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Aunt Sharon, Janet and Trevor,
No word can really comfort you, but please know
my deepest prayers and wishes are always with you.
You were fortunate to have such a wonderful man as a husband and father in your life.
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you and may the peace which comes from the memories of love shared bring you comfort and strength, keeping them close forever.
We all have special memories of Uncle Ster.Mine takes me way back
to nanny’s & poppy’s in Musgravetown, with Uncle Ster & Uncle Wayne playing with us wild kids outside and chasing after us. It brings a smile to my face yet tears of sadness as well at this time of sorrow.
We are thinking of you and send our heartfelt condolences.
He will truly be missed.
with Love
Mona & Katie.
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Brian and Debby Janes posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Sharon and family,
So sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.
Deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy my friend.
Love,
Debby and Brian
