Welcome to the guestbook

Susan Holmes

My father was born in Botwood on June 8th, 1917 to Alice and Ceil Stein.  His brothers and sisters were:  Ceil Jr., Bernard, Anna Belle, Margaret (Peggy), and Mark.

Distant relative is Cecil Stein - Mayor of Stephenville, NF

Anybody have any information on the Stein family or living relatives please email me.  I am also looking for the family grave plot.  Thank you.  -Susan Holmes (nee Stein) of Great Mills, MD USA

Keith Tindell

I made my first trip to sea from London to Botwood and return, we loaded rolls of paper. The ships name was TREWORLAS, and the year was 1958. As a fresh young lad of 16years, i remember the beauty of the area. my memory dims, but i recall in those days we tied up to a wooden jetty, and the town was very small

Connie (Budgell) Chayter

we hope that everyone had a Fabulous time for Botwood Day and everything that was happening this summer ..

Heather

Further to my last…my email is (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Heather

Hello All,

I love the website. I really wish I could make it for come home year!  As I have never been to Botwood and I would love to make the trip in honour of my grandmother, who past away a few years ago.

Actually that is why I am posting this message I am looking to work on my family tree and I do not have much information. Although my Grandmother and I were very close, I did not record all of her wonderful stories and family information before she passed. My grandmother was Anne (Thompson) Reid, from Botwood. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate an email.

Coreen Mercer

Well I’m sorry to say that i wont be home for come home year. Had to make a trip home in June. But I wish everyone all the best in the activities that will be taking place during that time. Wish I could see all the people that I havent seen since I left home many years ago.
Hopefully there will be more homecomings and will get to see you all againl

Coreen

karen burry [nee vineham]

just hi to everyone

hope you all have a great time at botwood day .

Roger Burt

I’m Scottish living in Edinburgh. My father Martin Burt and his brother Ron came to Scotland during WW2 to work in timber camps for the war effort. I believe that though originally from Hawke’s Bay he may also have lived in Botwood.

I’d be grateful for any information.

Kind Regards

Roger Burt

Barbara Diamond Gill

Happy Come Home Year, Botwood!
I’ve lived in Botwood all my life!  Daughter of Willian & Gertrude Diamond. Love my home town! A Diamond Reunion is being held in Botwood on July 31st. and August 2nd.  Looking forward to this event, as well as the Come Home Year Celebrations, and meeting family members and friends I haven’t seen for a long time.  Let’s make our celebrations a time to remember!

Connie Sheppard Gill

I did move away to Ontario when I was 20 years old but moved back again at 27.  Married now with two lovely children and here to stay!!  I love my hometown and there is nothing that could drag me away.  Can’t wait to see all my old friends who plan on returning for the Come Home Celebrations!!!  The more the better, hope to see you all real soon!!!

Greg

I have 2 cousins living in Botwood. I love visiting, I hope to be back real soon. I always have a good time, such a lovely place.
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Bob Brent

Hi there,hope your celebrations all go well for the town and all the people that has put in a great amount of time to make it rememberable for everyone who can attend. I left Botwood in 1973 at the end of grade nine with my parents and been back a fare amount but haven’t been able to stay long,  much like this year.Mary Jane and I will be down for Botwood Day and the week following.  If there is anyone down as well or still living in the area that I grew up with, I’d like to see or hear from you. My e-mail is (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) . All thebest!

Eunice Burry Haave

i left botwood in 1961 ,married a norwegein and been living in norway now for 48 yr going on 49 yr this xmas, the last time i was home was 3yr ago. hope to get back again soon . botwood well always be home for me .

Fronie Butler,Meister

I am looking forward to Botwood Days, hoping to see childwood friends & family members. I live in Nova Scotia now & will be flying over to Botwood for these events.

Sylvester

Between July 1958m and Februaryb 1963 I spent many wonderful days in Botwood. I was a cadet on Dartwood and Granwood.

If anyone who visits this site remembers me, please say hallow

Tracey Sceviour

Love the web site. Will be in Botwood for Botwood Day. Looking forward to it. Lots of fun to be had!!

Mike

hi to all, my husband and i are coming to Botwood this summer for come home year, i have lots of cousins who live there and i love to see them, my dad Roy pollard worked at the paper shed in Botwood for many years, the man(Tor Keiser) in one of the other posts talks of the ship the Artensis and i remember it being in port and my dad talking about loading it and sometimes he would bring some of the guys that worked on the ships home with him and that was a long time ago, anyway i’ll be home with bells on, can’t wait to see my kin again
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gloria langdon

i am so looking forward to this botwood come home year , to meet with old friends ,that i havnt seen in awhile

carol ann sheppard

it has been 10 years, i think its time for me to go home and have some fun.

Jenna Burry

heyy this is just so cool and botwood is the place to be.

Nena Curlew

i loooooove my home town i miss it soo much
but fort mcmurray is where the money is. come home year 2010 BE THEEEERE <3

Harvey Sheppaed

Hello everybody
I am hoping to get back home this year for the big celebration
Its been a long time,haven`t seen the guys or girls i grew up with since i left or the friends from high school,always wondered what they are doing now. hope to see them soon

Jan Arild Lindstad

We will visit Botwood for the coming home week in July. Love to see you all again!
Marit and Jan Arild from Norway

Jan Arild Lindstad

We will visit Botwood this summer to take part in the selebration of the 2010 come home year. Marit and I spent many summers in Botwood in the seventies.  We made friends with many fantastic people and we hope to meet them all again this summer.

sherrie Burton

Does anyone know of a Lorraine Langdon she would be about 60 years of age at this time??

brendanhillier

im on this site lol

Barbara Ledrew

I have found this town of Botwood website very interesting.  i remember hearing all kinds of stories and answers about the questions asked in the about emails.  the building at the end of military road is probably the building tht was used to store the old fire truck, when i was a small girl.  it is next to the Arl;ie family home.  i remember the ships that docked there and watched the trains bring down the paper from the mill.  i would like to help those who asked for help.  my email address is (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  i am sure that the Come Home Year of 2010 is going to be a big success.  there are a lot of people working to make it an exciting summer.  take care and wishing all those of you who are homesick, a safe and happy trip back to your home to Botwood..

Ron Elliott

This is to Raymond Jerry Elliott who wrote in asking about the Elliott Family of Botwood.  And to all descendents of the Elliotts in Botwood Harbour.  I have assembled a family tree which I hope will some day include every one of you.  To date there are approximately 1250 names on that tree.  Raymond, you are already there, if your Grandfather’s name was Samuel.  Anyone interested in adding to the data, I have, or correcting the data that I think I have, please get in touch with me.  Call 905 778 9306 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  I’d love to hear from you.
                                      Ron Elliott

jenn randell

i’m from botwood n,l and the last time i lived home was 5 years a go and hoping to be home for come home year , miss home,

adera

I have a brother Eddie Elliott and my fathers name was Andy.  My mother was Lizzie Sacery.  I miss the salmon fishing and the music. Bridges To Recovery

Frank Clarke

In 1970, the Botwood Town Council ran a contest to solicit designs for a town crest. I thought about for awhile and then
submitted my design with an explanation of what the symbols
and wording of the crest meant.

On september first 1970, I received a letter from the council
informing me that I had won the contest. A cheque for $20 was
enclosed.

The cheque is long gone, but the satisfaction of designing the
crest still remains with me.

steven hurley

what is the old building on the corner of milatary road

Cheyanne Smart

Hi Everyone,

I’m the grand-daughter of the late Reg Smart and I am currently
partaking in a contest in his honour. Red Rose Tea is offering an
opportunity for an individual to experience a once in a life time experience where he/she is able to live and work in Africa for a week - this individual I hope could potentially be me. I have written a 200 word inspired piece dedicated to my best friend, my pop. I
am currently in the Top 10 working towards the Top 3 position - if I
claim the top 3, my dream will be left in the hands of judges.

I need YOU to vote in order to make this happen.

Please visit my Facebook Group “Cheyanne’s Dream of Africa -
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Read my story and Vote at this link:  http://www.redrosetea.ca/reachoutwithredrose/essaycontest/essaysearch.aspx#

TO VOTE, CLICK GOD’S GREATEST GIFT, A POP WRITTEN BY CHEYANNE SMART AND THEN CLICK “VOTE FOR THIS STORY,” TYPE IN YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) AND WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION TO COME TO YOUR EMAIL/JUNKMAIL. THE VOTE IS CONFIRMED ONLY WHEN CONFIRMED THROUGH EMAIL.

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Sandra Thomas

This message is for Bruce Hart who posted above. Please contact me. My Mom was a Hart and I had an Uncle Bruce Hart. I believe we may be related. I too plan on being in Botwood during their celebrations.

Doreen Manuel Cramm

Hi everyone, Bob and I are hoping to get home for “Come Home Year”!!  We were home last summer, but would love to come again for this important event and see everyone.  We moved to Fort McMurray in 2002 and we’re hoping to move back in the next two or three years.  Looking forward to seeing you all in July.  Until then, God Bless!!!

Cindy (LeMoine) Torraville

Me and my family are hoping to come home this year for “Come Home Year”, it’s been awhile since me and my family have been home together, we are both from Botwood, my husbands name is (Glenn Torraville) and we have many fond memories of our child hood, we fondly think of our friends that we haven’t seen for so many years and can’t wait to see them again. Can’t wait to see some of our family members that we haven’t seen for awhile as well. If any one of our friends see this, I have left my email address and I would love to hear from you. Drop me a note and let me know how you have been.

We are so looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Jerry Elliott

Does anyone remember the Elliott family that lived in Botwood?  I have a brother Eddie and my parents were Andy and Lizzie Elliott.

Raymond Jerry Elliott

Hoping to make it home for homecoming events.  I have a brother Eddie Elliott and my fathers name was Andy.  My mother was Lizzie Sacery.  I miss the salmon fishing and the music.  Looking forward to a great time!

janet Pope

Hi everyone, Try and come home this year, 2010, I am on one of the subcommittees and there are many of us Botwood volunteers working togather to make Come Home Year 2010 a success. We are very excited this year about our plans in the making. I love my home town and wouldnt live anywhere else. So come on Home! Reserve your accomadations now!  Have a nice day!

Debbie Brazil Insley

Hello to everyone back home, way to long since I seen everyone, will try to get home for the great celebration. What a party it will be.

bill hammond

hi carey parsons been trying to contact you with info.about granwood, problems with your address, you can contact me at
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

shaun snow

been away for 20 years comeing home for botwood day cant wait

gladys mcdiarmid nee pollard

hi to all, my husband and i are coming to Botwood this summer for come home year, i have lots of cousins who live there and i love to see them, my dad Roy pollard worked at the paper shed in Botwood for many years, the man(Tor Keiser) in one of the other posts talks of the ship the Artensis and i remember it being in port and my dad talking about loading it and sometimes he would bring some of the guys that worked on the ships home with him and that was a long time ago, anyway i’ll be home with bells on, can’t wait to see my kin again.

Dan Penton

Would like to come home for a visit. Been away for too long

Jerry and Linda Carter

Home is Botwood and always will be forever. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

john threadgold

i was on the granwood tom beaton was the cpt followed buy dave blagg

Carey Parsons

Hi, my name is Carey Parsons. This message is for Mr. Bill Hammond, Mr. Howard Snaith, or anyone else who has information regarding the Granwood. My Father worked on the Granwood during the late 60’s, and I would like any information that you may have. You may write to me direct at the following email address: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thank you kindly,
Carey

john threadgold

was on the granwood from 1967 till 1970 as a deckhand tom beaton was the master then david blagg i am in contact with a few old friends from botwood now

madeline verge elliott

BEEN IN ONTARIO SINCE 1998,HOPING TO GET HOME FOR 2010 COME HOME YEAR.MERRY XMAS TO EVERYONE IN BOTWOOD.

madeline verge elliott

moved away in 1998,hope to get home for 2010 come home year.hi to everyone who remembers me

Jörn Gaeth

I visit Botwood in 1972 and 1973 with the Vessel Peter Wesch and I follwed in love to a Girl named Gloria Langdon. so, if she lives still in Botwood maybe she haave a change to contact me. I never forgot her

Bruce Hart

I would like to visit and meet relatives I have never seen before.Botwood day 2010 looks like it would be a good time.

Lorie Steiner

My dad, Herbert Sales, was stationed in Nfld. in World War II, building docks for the ships. He’s now almost 90 years old and suffering from Alzheimers, but the thing he remembers best was the time he spent in and around Botwood. He has several photos taken at the time and also some of a winter train wreck, but I’m not sure if that was in Botwood or not. Could have been in Nova Scotia. His memories are getting a little muddled. Anyway, I thought he was making the place up until I came across your website by accident today. I’d love to hear more about the war years there if anyone has some insight. Thanks.

Jody Payne

Its been so long since I’ve been home (11 years) I think its about time ! Enough of this working for a couple weeks I’m coming home !

terry edison

hi everyone .left botwood in 1970 .hope to see you all in 2010.

Cathy Jacobsen Ouellette

I’ve just recently moved back to NL after being gone almost 18 yrs.  Looking forward to spending more time catching up with family and “old” friends!

Guy Snow

Hoping to go back in 2010 for a visit…
Cheers!!

JEFF FUDGE

BOTWOOD IS MY HOMETOWN.
SOMEDAY I HOPE TO RETURN TO BOTWOOD AGAIN.

BOTWOOD NFLD IS COOL!

Tor Keiser ex ship: Artensis, Drammen Norway

Hei all
I was on the Norwegian ship Artensis from Drammen Norway in 1964 1965 I would very much like to have a connectons with with people in Botwood who whas seilig at the same time i did.
I am working in Norwegian televison and would like to make a story of the norwegian who was used to spend their life in Canada. If anyone can give me info i will be happy
I can call back or send an email
Have a nice day
Regards¨
Tor

Howard Snaith

Attention Bill Hammond - Capt Tom Beaton was my Grandfather and Master on the Granwood during that time in the 60’s when you sailled on the Granwood. I went to sea years later and also became Master, if you want to trade sea tales let me know Cheers

Howard Snaith

bill hammond

does anyone know anything about marilyn humber or peggy snow we used to hang out in the dewdrop cafe,a lot of coke drank there and lots of johnny cash on the jukebox this would be 1968 when iused to visit town on mv granwood. I know marilyn has a son jeff or geoff

Lisa Lane

Hi to all my families, love & miss you dearly. Enjoy the pics tremendously.

rob skolik

Hello,
  Does anyone in Botwood know when and where the Hemeon reunion will be held? I’m writing on behalf of Irene Hemeon ,born in Botwood. I’ve searched the net a dozen ways and can not find it. It is supposed to be big with Hemeons coming up from the U.S.
If anyone can help us it would be greatly appreciated.

                                                          Rob Skolk
                                                        Ont.,Canada

                                            e-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Anders Petersson

Hi
Just found an old photo of me as a baby taken in Botwood Art Studio by E.J. Lanning. In 1949 ! Is it still there ??
Regards
Anders Petersson
Sweden

Tor Keiser

Hi
To you who was responding on my message i was not able to open the link, can you please mail me privat at :
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Hope some of they who worked on the Norwegian wessel Arteisis would be able to contact me!
Hi to everyone
Best regards
Tor

Barbara Dwyer Lewis

just want to say hi to everyone!

Tor Keiser

Hi.
Are there any in Botwood who remeber the Norwegian wessel Artensis, we used to load paper there from the Mill?
It was back in 1965 and i have allways wanted to know how it worked out from the people from there who worked on board?
Would very much like to come back to visit one day and see how the wons has grown and developed?
If anyone is intrested to get in touch i would be happy and make a phone back and maybe i could have time to make a visit.
Regards
Tor Keiser
Youngman
on thew wessel Artensis

James Randell

I left Botwood in 1947.  Last trip home was 2005.  Trying to return in 2010.

bill hammond

visited botwood between 1968 69 i was 4th engineer on mv granwood a regular visitor to the port.
always remember the beauty of the place and the friendliness of the people, wonder if anyones memory goes thst far back.

Debi Craig

Hello - This message is for Pansy Pollard.
Pansy, I saw you on Ghostly Encounters last night. I don’t know if you remember me and my 2 kids from the Y in Oshawa. My kids are Jessica and Justin, I’m Debi. We visited you a few times when you moved to the apt in North Oshawa. I have often remembered you and your kids. I was very fond of you all. I am not with the same fellow anymore (Tom), and I no longer live in Garden Hill near Port Hope.
I would love to hear how you are and what you are up to!!! Drop me an email and we can catch up!!!!
Love, Debi