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.