William C. Bennett Passes

I remember Mr. Bennett at Bishop Feild College. He was the caretaker and I saw him every day for ten years just like one of our teachers. Condolences from all Feildians go out to his son Cyril "Hopper" Bennett and his wife Linda.

Hey! Hooper, we are having a lunch on the 20th. December at 12:00 at Dick Cook's Winterholme. All the boys would love to see you. If you're in town come on by.

November Lunch

I saw lots of new faces at Wendy's on Monday 22 November. Vic Janes was there. Roy Saunders showed up. It was great to see Tubby Collins and Spike Noseworthy. These guys were gone from Feild when I went so I would like to know how they got their nicknames. Sully was there even though he was recuperating from his ladder fall. He's getting better.

It is always a pleasure to see Bill Neal at our lunches and Ches Parsons. It's wonderful to see everyone and let's keep our lunches going so that we can keep in touch. Try to bring along another Feildian at the next lunch which by the way will be at Winterholme, December 20 at 12:00 PM. Dick Cook, thanks for offering your place for our Christmas lunch.

Boys don't forget to bring along a few dollars to help offset the lunch which I know Dick will supply. Fellas, would somebody call George Stockley and get him to come along.

Also I want to thank Millar Ewing, Bill Neal, Graham Skanes and Gerry Russell for the donations they have made of Feildian memorabilia to the Archive.

Below is a list of the boys who attended Monday's lunch.

Rex Anthony
Walter Collins
Vic James
Millar Ewing
Keith Garland
Ian Garland
Bill Neal
Owen Sullivan
Harris Flight
Doug Squires
Roy Saunders
Bill Martin
Eric Suley
Dick Cook
Tols Chapman (like the mustache, Tols)
Frank Noseworthy
Ches Parsons
Dave Edwards
Gerry Russell

I hope I have not forgotten anybody.

June Dinner

On Monday, June 14 a growing number of Feildians met at Bob Noseworthy's Wendy's for our monthly get together. New faces appeared such as Dr. Ralph Butler, Keith Garland, Bill Abraham and Paul Facey. It was wonderful to see those boys and would like to see more. If I have forgotten anyone new who came I am sorry. I hope that all of you who read this blog will try to get someone new to come along.

Gerry Russell brought along a picture of the 1954-55 football team. Thanks Gerry. I took it and got some copies made for the boys who asked me.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, July 26 and I am hoping to have it in the school. I am trying to work out the details with Ms. Puddester, the principal. Spread the word.

Back Home

Hi fellas.

My wife and I had a great time in Florida and are now back home. While I was a way there was a service for our dear teacher Mrs. Abraham at The Cathedral. I was so sorry to have missed that but a kind friend of mine who attended brought the order of the service and dropped it off to the house. I hope that some of you attended to see her off. She was quite a woman and only in my adult years did I really understand that. It was the same with Eric Caines, my grade seven teacher. We had a nickname for him "Pop" when he taught us. He was a fine teacher who gave us the very best instruction especially in Mathematics. He was a gentleman and later when I started teaching he gave me lots of good advice.

I hope all of you are well. Any thoughts for a fall dinner somewhere??? Let me know of any ideas.

Visitation for Mrs. Abraham

Boys,

Ann (nee Chatwood) Abraham

Passed away on: 15/05/2010

1929-2010 - Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 15th. Predeceased by her husband, Canon Charles Abraham in 2001 and her sister Philippa in 1941. Left to celebrate her life, son, Richard, and daughter Philippa Warren (Scott), brothers Albert and Andrew, grandchildren Hilary, Peter and Harry and many special nieces, nephews and friends. Ann was the Kindergarten teacher from 1949 to 1963 at Bishop Feild College in St. John's and a longtime volunteer at Cowan Heights Elementary School, where she was affectionately known as "Grandmother." She was also a Girl Guide leader, IODE member and very active at St. Luke's Home. Ann lived her life with purpose and conviction, and will be dearly missed by all she touched. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday, May 18th from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of her life will take place at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday, May 19th at 11 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations in her memory, may be made to the Community Food Sharing Association or the Autism Society. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.

Away and Other Things

Boys, the 165th. Feildian Gala takes place tonight in the old auditorium beginning around 7:00 PM. If you haven't got a ticket now, good luck. The school staff and committee have worked very hard in preparing for this event. Unfortunately I have other commitments that I cannot shirk and will be unable to be there tonight. If any of you go please bring your cameras and send pictures to me peter.chalker@gmail.com.

I will be out of the province for the next two weeks.

Art Godden

Boys, thank you for your kind remembrances of Herb. Bill, thank you for your memories of Herb. Many of the boys have said how kind he was and how he always had a humorous quip.

Passing of Old Feildian Art Godden

Herbert Arthur (Herb) Godden

Passed away on: 10/05/2010

(1938-2010). Passed away on May 10, 2010. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mable and brother-in-law Jim. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Clo (Tucker); loving father to Herb (Betty), Darryl and Roger; cherished grandsons Brandon and Michael; dear sister Sylvia McKeehan and niece Moya Harris (Fred) in Salem, Oregon; sisters-in-law: Shirley Hulan (Bud), Linda Small (Graham), and Rosanne Power (Jim); brothers-in-law: Walter (Jane), Peter (Norita) and Arnold; other relatives, neighbours and friends. In 1980, Herb turned his hobby into a family business - "Fastforms Printing Limited." Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mt. Pearl, on Wednesday, May 12, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday, May 13, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; and Friday, May 14, from 10 - 12 p.m. Funeral service to be held at Church of the Good Shepherd on Friday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Columbarium, Forest Road, St. John's. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to charity of one's choice. Please visit Barrett's Funeral home online.

Billy Martin Day at Winterholme

On Monday passed, March 29, we had another gathering of Feildians. This time our get-together was at Winterholme in St. John's. Dick Cook provided the venue and the food. This was an especially good time because Bill Martin who had been very ill during the winter was able to join us. He looked wonderful and he continues to make a full recovery. Bill has always been in good shape and that his helped him get through this difficult time. Welcome back Bill.

Another Old Feildian was able to join us also. Mr. Ches Parsons who was Games Master between 1946-52 had relocated from Nova Scotia where he taught Physical Education until his retirement. Upon the passing of his dear wife Helen he came back to the land of his birth. It was wonderful to see him.

Also coming to our gatherings for the first time was Stan Breen. Stan it was wonderful to see you and we hope that you will continue to attend. Gerry Bishop, Billy Coultas, Bruce Tilley and Bill Ryan were also here for the first time.

For me, who did not play on a Feildian team, it was wonderful to be able to talk to these Feildian heroes. I hope to put their stories and anecdotes on our archive web site.

Lastly , we couldn't have been more happier to see Charlie Riddle, coach of the Feildian basaeball team in the 50's and 60's, with us. Charlie is in the red shirt and has his cane. I believe he will be 92 this year. Go Charlie! Below is a list of all the boys who were there.

Dick Cook
Bill Martin
Stan Breen
Owen Sullivan
Bill Ryan
Tols Chapman
Ches Parsons
Eric Suley
Gerry Russell
Charlie Riddle
Bill Coultas
Don Yetman
Davie Hall
Bill Neal
Bruce Tilley
Gerry Bishop
Peter Chalker



















Here we are on the steps in Winterholme. Notice the ornate wood work. Ches Parsons is standing on the floor to the right with his hand in his pocket.

Mrs. Abraham is eighty

In November our dear Kdg. teacher, Mrs. Abraham,(seen below) turned 80. Some of her boys went to her house at St. Luke’s Homes to wish her well. My brother Gordon and I see Ann the first Sunday of every month as we sing at the chapel in St. Luke’s for the residents while Ann plays the organ. Several other old boys came for a visit and among them were the Anderson boys, Tom, Tim and Bill. Chris Facey was there also. In the picture below left is Ann's daughter, Phillipa Warren and Chris Facey.

Here are the Anderson boys. Dick Anderson, not in photo, was in my class at Feild.

Ann had a cup of tea and goodies for all and a donation jar to which we contributed for one of her causes. Many more birthdays Mrs. Abraham.