It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of the late Earle Ball. He passed peacefully away at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Center, Botwood, at the age of 67 years.

Earle was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. No matter where he went he was sure to find a familiar face and strike up a conversation, always managing to toss in a joke.

He was a dedicated member of the Stanhope Pentecostal Church who never hesitated to volunteer and took great pride in doing so.

He dearly loved his family and the time he spent at the cabin. He never missed an opportunity for a ride on quad, skidoo or bike. However there was nothing he loved more then spending time with his grandchildren.

Earle will be deeply missed and dearly remembered by his wife, Loretta; daughters, Natasha (Jamie), Charlene (Colin); grandchildren, Billie, Austin, Carson and Sam; brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

Predeceased by parents, Albert and Cecilia Ball; parents-in-law, William and Meta Rice; sister, Lorraine; brothers, Lawrence, Bert, Nelson; brother-in-law, Terry.

Public visitation will take place from the Pentecostal Church, Stanhope, NL on Tuesday, January 3 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

The funeral service will take place from the Pentecostal Church, Stanhope, NL on Wednesday, January 4 at 2 PM.  Interment will follow from the Pentecostal Cemetery, Stanhope, NL.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Pentecostal Cemetery Fund, Stanhope, NL, would be gratefully accepted.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL.