There are
over 3000 past employees of the Asbestos mines of Baie
Verte. With this guestbook, you have the opportunity to
contact past co-workers and friends living anywhere in
the world. You can also share your thoughts and
experiences of your time working in the mines of Baie
Verte. Please be aware that your comments will be seen
by others. If you would like more details, please call
1-888-737-7250.
Thomas Tobin Sr.
Fleur de lys, NF, Canada
Comments My name is Doli Dinel (Tobin). I am the daughter of Thomas Tobin and the contact for him. My dad and his family has suffered all of his life because of the illness he suffered from working at the mine in Bae Verte.
Thomas Tobin Sr.
Fleur de lys, NF, Canada
Comments My name is Doli Dinel (Tobin). I am the daughter of Thomas Tobin and the contact for him. My dad and his family has suffered all of his life because of the illness he suffered from working at the mine in Bae Verte.
pearce moores
GF/W, NL,
Comments Hi to all
Jeanette Lidstone (Fuery)
Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Comments My father, Anthony Furey worked at Advocate Mines for many years. He died in 1989.
anthony (tony) king
dunville, nl, ca
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Amy Rideout
Grand Falls Windsor, nl,
Comments Hi I am looking for anyone who may have known my father Alfred Rideout also known as Doc Rideout, who worked at the mines from 1963(or before)-1983-1984...if so could you please contact me...very important
thanks
Bramwell Mouland
Musgrave Harbour, NL,
Comments I worked down to Baie Verte from 1974 to 1983 with Eric Andrews lots of the names in the questbook brings back memories
David Fudge
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Comments I'm Samuel son david and like to say hello to all who work with my Dad.My dad pass away.
Wade Saunders
Calgary, Ab,
Comments Older, fatter and not quite as handsome...but still kicking!
Was nice seeing some of the old workers during the come home last summer (2008)
Good luck to all.
Charlene Lewis
Fleur de lys, Newfoundland, Canada
Comments My father worked at Baie Verte Mines for 30 something years, he passed away in Feb of 2006.
Martin Downey
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Comments Hello to all.
Trudy Drover
Baie Verte, NL,
Comments My dad's name is Fred Drover. Dad passed away on Dec. 19, 2008 with colon cancer. He is surely missed.
Larry Hibbs
Giulds, NL, Canada
Comments Hi to all of my co workers from Advocate
Roland Regular
CBS, NL, Canada
Comments Worked in mine from 1964-1974.
Bryce Burton
Burlington, Nfld, Canada
Comments Just thought I'd say hi for now.
wayne Fifield
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL., Canada
Comments Hi, Everyone.Worked at Advocate Mines from 73-74.
I worked as Power Engineer in the power centre.
John Antle
Baie Verte, NL, Canada
Comments Hi everyone,
I worked at Baie Verte Mines for 33 years, 1963-1996, from beginning to end. Still reside in Baie Verte.
Wilf Currie
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Comments I didn't work at the Mine but lived and worked in Baie Verte for 10 years.Scrolling through all these comments and names brought back many good memories.I hope you are successful in your efforts for everybody involved.
Don Cooper
Deer Lake,NL, NL, Canada
Comments Hi to all the guys from 1964 to 1969
Specially to Clarence Stacy who was # 1
joe beresford
grand falls-windsor, nl, canada
Comments Hi there to all former workers of Baie Verte Mines. I'm semi-retired now and living in Grand Falls-Windsor
Keith Regular
Elkford, BC, Canada
Comments Hello to all out there that I know. Hope you are doing well.
clarence sacrey
edmonton, alberta, canada
Comments still working at mechanics supervisor now.hi to all the guys i worked with.
Austin Sheppard
Conception Bay South, NL, CA
Comments Hello all especially those that I remember from 1964-65.
Shane Ford
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Comments Hello everyone. My Father Charles Ford worked on those mines for years. He is not with us anymore god rest his soul. But I bet he would very happy to know that everyone is keeping in touch through this site..I think that it is great!!!
Valance Bussey
Woodstock, NL, Canada
Comments Hi to Everyone,
I worked at the former Advocate Mines, Baie Verte, NL from 1966 - 1980, when I left for Alberta. I worked in the Mill Lab Office, and the E
Boyce Tucker
Little Bay Islands, NL, Canada
Comments Hi, Everyone, It was good to find the guys that i worked with, Ed. do you still have birthdays on May 14.
Gary Rideout
Seal Coxe,White Bay, NL., Canada
Comments Still in the race.
DAVID HAWKINS
LITTLE BAY EAST, NL, CANADA
Comments LOOKING FORWARD TO LOOOKING UP OLD FRIENDS
Lindo Wheaton
Bridgewater, NS, Canada
Comments Nice to see so many names that I know and see that everybody is scattered over this great country of ours.
Neil Bursey
Baie Verte, NL,
Comments Hi to fellow workers. Worked 38 yrs at the mine site. looking to contact old workmates.
Frank Walsh
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Canada
Comments Hi:
I worked at Advocate Mines from 1966 to 1970; and it's good to see some of the old wotk crew in here.
Hello to Kevin Porter, Archie Woodworth and Ralph Gillingham.
Also good to see something being done to try and help those workers who suffered, and are still suffering from Asbestosis.
Keep up the good work!
Selby Fleming
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Comments Anyone remember my Father Selby Fleming?
Roy Burton
La Scie, NL, Canada
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Gordon Churchill
Hare Bay, NL, Canada
Comments Great to see so many of the guys names i worked with!
Tony O'Driscoll (baby tony)
Sanford, Maine, United States
Comments hi to all, i think i might of had some relatives that worked at the mines, if you know of any let me know ...i lived in baie verte until i was 6 and what makes me wonder is what was in the air when the mining was going on.....
Jim Burden
Pasadena, Newfoundland, Canada
Comments Glad to see something is being done to track the health of all who worked at the mine.Hello to all coworkers.
Doug Young
twillingate, nl, canada
Comments How often do you update this site?I registered several days ago but not showing on yur list,could be my e mail was not received.Please advise if received.
Kevin Yates
Fall River, NS,
Comments Father (Gerald Yates) worked at the Baie Verte Mine 1963-1992. Currently 76yrs and residing Fall River NS during the fall-winter months and Burnt Berry Pond (TCH, Springdale) NL during the spring-summer months.
William (Bill) Snow
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Doug Mercer
GrandFalls Windsor, nl,
Comments Hello co-workers. Would like to hear from you .
Harvey Gillingham
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Comments Worked at Baie Verte mines from May 1975-Feb 1991. Now living/working in Fort McMurray, AB
Ralph Gillingham
Edmonton, AB,
Comments Howdy folks..nice to see so many familiar names of the people that I worked with. My brother Roy is still in Ft. Mac. Special hello to Eric (Hussey) our neighbour and Derrick (Biggen) my old soccer pal. Good luck to you all.
Cyril Skinner
fortmcmurray, A.B, canada
Comments I sure miss the old days.
Cyril
fort Mcmurray, A.B, canada
Comments hello all! nice to be able to see all my old working brothers.
William (Bill) Peddle
Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
Comments It is great to see some of the names that I remember during my employment at Advocate Mines, especially those who worked in the Mill and the E
Arthur Traverse
Fort McMurray, AB, canada
Comments I was employed with Advocate Mines from 1963-1991. Please keep me up to date on what is happening with this project.
gil weste
coaldale, alberta, canada
Comments i can see lots of familiar names in the guestbook,would like to hear from someone
OWERRI JOHN
newberg, Oregon, us
Comments THIS IS AN INTRESTING SITE.
Ed Sullivan
Saint John, N.B,
Comments I worked at Advocate for 10yrs from 1963-1973
Would love to hear from all the people who worked there during those years
Don Rideout
Port Aux Basques, NL, canada
Comments My father,Fred Rideout worked at the mine from the time it opened until he retired.Dad died Aug 2005 after many years with breathing problems.
Don Rideout
Port Aux Basques, NL, Canada
Comments My father,Fred Rideout worked at the mine from the time it opened until he retired.Dad died Aug 2005 after many years with breathing problems.
Kevin Porter
Wandering River, AB, Canada
Comments Nice to see some fimiliar names.Ed Sullivan you can e mail me ,if you have time.If anyone is passin by this area, my phone #is780 771 2018.Good luck to all. Kevin
Kevin Porter
Wandering River, AB,
Comments Nice to see fimiliar names .Ed Sullivan you can e mail me kporter@telusplanet.net If anyoneis in this part of the world ,My phone # is 780 771 2018
keith walsh
fort mcmurray, alberta, canada
Comments I know alot of these names through my father(Abe Walsh) dad passed away in April of this year from cancer,he spent 26 years there and I'm sure he would be proud to see someone doing something for all the people who worked there. BEST OFF LUCK TO ALL.
Kevin porter
Wandering River, AB, Canada
Comments I ampleased to see that archie woodward is still enjoying his retirement. I am retired now and doing well .I visit NL almost every year.
Boyce Randell
Kitchener, ontario, canada
Comments My dad Arthur Randell worked in the mine drilling in 1966 not sure how long he worked there.He is now 85 years old and living in Hampden nl.
Reginald Randell
Barrie, Ontario,
Comments I miss working with all you guys.
Ed Sullivan
Saint, ,
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Rhonda Simms
Grande Cache, AB,
Comments I'm signing this in memory of my dad..Art Pinksen who passed away Oct 2000.Also my father-inlaw Maxwell Simms who passed away in Jan 1995, both men worked at the mine.
Bob Anthony
Lewisporte, NL,
Comments Nice to see familiar names..I worked there from 1967 to 1974 and made some great friends, some of whom I havent seen for years . Good luck to all.
Bob Anthony
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Comments It is good to see some familiar names. Brings back some good memories. I worked there from 1967 to 1974. Made some good friends. Good luck to all.
Bob Anthony
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irene woodworth
grand Falls- Windsor, nl,
Comments My father Arch Woodworth worked at the mines from 1962-1982. He is 86 yrs. old now and enoying his retirement in Point Leamington.
Andy
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Comments Hi My Grandfather worked there. He died 7 yrs ago of the Cancer. I wish he was still alive. The day he died I had to come home from school. He was the best Grandfather I had ever had. I loved him so much.
Brian Traverse
Fort Mcmurray, AB, canada
Comments HI, Art Traverse is my father he is doing well.I worked there from 88 to 91 I miss the good times working with good people. I work with some of them now.
Derek Biggin
Pasadena, NL, Canada
Comments Hello all.Just signed on. They were the good old days. I've been wondering for years where some of you were. Great to just look at the names, it brings back lots of menories. God bless.
Derek Biggin
Ivan Gale
St. John's, NL, Canada
Comments Although I only worked at Advocate for approx 18 months (when I was 19 years old), it was good work . I married Ron Bowers' daughter. Although Ron is deceased, his daughter and I are still together. In Nov 08 we are moving from NL to NS to be with our children and grandchildren.
Michael Head
Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada
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Gerard Dyer
Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada
Comments Hi to all you guys out there good to see some of the fellows who had worked at the Baie Verte mines hope to see more in the days to come.Don't forget to get in on the registry.
To stephen and team see your broadcast on NTV news tonight good job kept up the good job.
Bryant payne
Baie Verte, NL,
Comments Hello guys i'm still hanging around here.
Melissa Payne
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Comments My father Richard Payne also know as Dick Payne worked in the mine in Baie Verte. Just wanted to let everyone know who knew Dad, that he passed away on Sept 11,2008. He leaves to mourn his wife Charlotte, son's Doc and Garland, daughters Cosette, pauline and Melissa.
Sam Oxford
Robert's Arm, NL, Canada
Comments Hello everyone,I am posting this for my father who just recently pasted away on August 4 2008 due to complication of lung cancer.alot of the peoples names I see here are very familiar to me from hearing my father talk about you guys.
Take care Brian,
Eric Hussey
Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada
Comments Hi All
I miss Baie Vetre and the good old days with friends and the fishing.
Gerard (Gerry) Walsh
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Comments Hello to everyone...Nice to see familiar names from the past.
Gordon Shears
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Comments Hello to all ------ my dad worked at the mines(Richard Shears) -------
Roy Barker
Baie Verte, NL, Canada
Comments How are you all, I guess some of you were home for come home year was glad to have met the few I did.
Jim Bailey
Prince George, BC,
Comments Hi,Would like to hear from fellow co-workers.Thanks for doing this.
Jim Bailey
Prince George, BC,
Comments Hi,Would like to hear from fellow co-workers.
Mike Knox
Sudbury, On, Canada
Comments Hi Gang
Seen lots of names I know and people I would love to see again. I'm 55yrs old now and still the handsome hunk I used to be. Hope your all the same great people I used to know.
Darrell Lidstone
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Comments Would like to hear from my co- workers.
Darrell Lidstone
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Comments I worked in alot of different departments in the mines.Would like to hear from my co-workers.
Robert Regular
Phillips Head, NL, Canada
Comments It's great to recognize names of friends and co-workers, good health to you all.
Darrell Lidstone
Barrie, ON, Canada
Comments worked at alot of different jobs around the site. Like to hear from my co-workers
John Lawrence
Conception Bay South, NL, Canada
Comments Good effort.
Lindo Wheaton
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Comments Good to see some reconizable names again.
Ed Payne
Elkford, B.C, Canada
Comments Mostly wanted to register for my dad who passed away in 2006 from complications from diabetes. He had trouble with his breathing for his last 10 of years or more and did not smoke for the last 30 years.
Michael White
Elliot Lake, Ontario,
Comments Worked in the mines there from 79 until the first closurein 91.Would love to hear from fellow workers.
William (Billy) Shea
Fleur De Lys, NL, Canada
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chris walsh
Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada
Comments Well it's about time someone got involved and help out the miners that are still living today to helh them with any health problems relating to Asbestos. thanks
Roy Decker
Woodstock, Newfoundland, Canada
Comments I worked at the mine for approx. 15 years. I worked in the mill as well as other jobs around the site.
Julia Bailey-Coombs
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Comments I am pleased to see this registry. I always felt that there should be more done for these Miners and their families. My father (William Bailey)died of Asbestosis in 1987.
Thank You
Melissa Payne
Scarborough, Ont., Ca
Comments My father Richard Payne worked in this mine as crusher operator for 8 years.
Jerry Rideout
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Comments Lots of familar names,love to hear from co-workers
Garry Pinksen
Deer Lake, NL, Canada
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Rudy Andrews
FortMcmurray, Alberta, Canada
Comments Would like to hear from co-workers
Rich Wheeler
Pasadena, NL,
Comments Son of Roland ( Rollie) Wheeler. Hope this undertaking gets benefits for all involved.
