Vituary - Denise Martin

Denise Martin

I met Denise when I started working at College of the North Atlantic.  Most of the students that came through my office would mention how much they loved being in Denise’s class.

Denise loves hiking and running and, when we worked together, she also loved havin’ a few drinks.  I don’t think there was a day that I saw her without a 2.4L bottle of water in her hand.  I’m not sure if she needed hydration for the running or the drinking (just kiddin’!)

Denise has great hair, the best laugh, and an unbreakable spirit.  When we had CAS parties, it was always slightly dull without Denise there (sorry, CAS friends).  She’s also quite the bowler (Denise, you better still have my homemade trophy).

Denise is a wonderful, loveable person who brings sunshine everywhere she goes.  I think I speak for all of her friends when I say we are extremely lucky to know her.



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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Sarah Hannon

Sarah Hannon

Sarah Hannon is a unicorn in more ways than one.  Her constantly changing pastel hair and her vibrant lipsticks are unique on their own, but the fact that she doesn’t give a f*ck what anybody thinks is what really makes her an anomaly.  

Sarah is tenacious in her convictions and is unwilling to waiver simply because of how she may be perceived by others. 

Even in high school – the place where reputation and popularity are everything – Sarah wore what she wanted, said what she wanted, and acted how she wanted, and I’ve always loved her for that.

It seems rare to catch Sarah in a bad mood, even when the world seems to be tilting on its side, she comes out the other side as a stronger, wiser person because she has the good sense to learn from life’s heartbreaks. 

She’s passionate, she’s intelligent, and she’s someone that we should all aspire to be.  Her sureness in who she is and who she wants to become is something that deserves immense admiration.

Sarah Hannon, I always get enjoyment from your Facebook posts popping up on my newsfeed, and I can never hear a Michael Jackson song without thinking of you.

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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Debbie Simms

Debbie Simms

Like a true Newfoundlander, Debbie can drink anyone under the table.  Like most of us, she loves a good bottle of rum and a nice glass of wine.

Debbie has raised four amazing, compassionate, successful sons and, like any true mother, would walk through fire for any one of them.

When my mom was sick, Debbie took my younger brother and I into her home as if we were her own. She plowed us with chips and Pepsi, like any good aunt.

She is a woman of faith who has overcome many obstacles in her lifetime; obstacles that would have broken others.

Debbie makes the best Newfoundland snowballs, and if you’ve ever been to her house, you know she’ll never let you leave hungry.

Aunt Deb, you are beautiful inside and out, and I am counting down the days until I get to sit in your backyard with you shooting Sour Puss next to the firepit.



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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Susan Smith

Susan Smith

Susan is the kind of person who is cool without trying.  She has a kickass collection of cassette tapes and records, but what’s more is that she collects them and listens to them; she hasn’t been collecting them for years just to be able to say so.

Susan loves her friends and never lets a good deed go unappreciated.  If you’ve done something for Susan, guaranteed she will show her appreciation.

She's been through some pretty rough sh*t in her lifetime, buts he still manages to be one of the happiest, silliest, most caring people I know.

Her career alone shows how large a heart Susan has, and the way she treats the people in her life just confirms it. 

Susan’s long, natural hair and fresh face are not only endearing, but beautiful.  She’s a legend in the St. John’s punk scene and she’s got some of the coolest tattoos you’ll ever lay eyes on.  

She's passionate and adventurous, and she's got a great laugh.

She lives and dies for animals, coffee, and board games, and I feel truly privileged to be able to call her a sister and a best friend.

Susan Marie Smith, we need to get our matching cat tattoos ASAP, and I love you.



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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”