ANDERSON, GLADYS MARTHA

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gladys Martha Anderson announce her passing. She passed peacefully away on March 20th, 2025, at Long Term Care, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL surrounded by her family.

Gladys married the love of her life Maxwell Anderson on March 10th, 1949. They had 10 children, 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children: Mil, Charlie, Val, Edward, Dorman (Joan), Barry (Velma), Diane, Morris (Glowena), Morgan (Debbie), and Lorne (Bonnie); grandchildren: Greg, Jodi, Robin, Rachel, Robert, Sean, Shawna, Stephen, Sheryl, Candace, Jeremy, Brad, Katrina, Brandon, Jennifer, Jessica, Travis, Chad, Jeffery, Jonathan, Lindsey, and Adam; great grandchildren: Torsten, Sienna, Ava, Colin, Jacey, Austin, Brynlee, Adeline, Hannah, Cameron, Kylee, Kaycie, Aurora, Zayla, Jacob, Cael, Rylind, Kennadi, Kambree, Kiara, Logan, Jameson, Coleson, Dakota, Emma, Arianna, Cali-Faye and Max; and brother: Willie Tucker; as well as many extended relatives and friends.

Gladys was predeceased by her husband: Maxwell; parents: Henry and Lucy Tucker; grandson: Matthew Benjamin; and daughter in law: Heather Anderson.

A visitation will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Visitations will also be held at Central United Church, Quirpon, NL on Tuesday March 25th, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, at 2:00 pm from the Central United Church, Quirpon, NL. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery in Lanse Aux Meadows, NL.

A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Long Term Care, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL for taking such special care of Gladys during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the Long Term Care, Recreation Department, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.

HODGE, DARIUS (ROY)

December 29th, 1949-March 19th, 2025 

It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Darius (Roy) Hodge announces his passing at the age of 75 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.  

He leaves to mourn with a lifetime of cherished memories, his daughters; Tracey (Nelson), Karen Ann (Harold), Rhyon/Rud (Harry), Grandchildren; Ashley (Dennis), Colton (Gina), Celista (Tyler), Great-Grandchildren; Everly, Layla, Rhy, Brothers; Wayne (Joy), Graydon (Delena), George (Debbie), Gerald (Rosalie), Sam. Sisters; Elaine (Wilfred), Rowena (Stewart), Myrtle (Hubert), Naomi (Whyman). His special buddies; Tom White, Harold Dempster, Rol Whalen, and a large circle of brother and sister in law’s, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Darius (Roy) was predeceased by his wife Ethel Hodge, His granddaughter Kyia Vivian Tatchell, his parents Philip and Eliza Hodge, his sister Rowena, his parents in law Androcles and Dora Hodge, Nephew Tyson Dempster, and brothers in law Nathaniel Gaulton and Howard Gaulton.  

Visitations will take place at St. Marks Church in Savage Cove. Family service will be on Wednesday March 26th at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 27th at 11 a.m 

PARSONS, DORETTA MAE

August 17, 1966 - March 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doretta at the young age of 58, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love, courage, and selflessness.

Born in Roddickton, NL to Maisie and Reuben Parsons, Doretta grew up with her 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She made St. Anthony her home, where she devotedly raised her 3 children. She will be forever remembered as an extraordinary Nana to her 7 grandchildren, whose lives she brightened immeasurably. Known for her lively spirit, silly nature, and delicious homemade soup, she made countless heartfelt connections with her family, friends, and co-workers. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Doretta lived to make memories with her grandchildren. She enjoyed camping, berry picking, travelling, and playing darts. She was always up for an adventure and did not let her sickness hold her back.

Doretta is predeceased by her father Reuben and sister Katie.

Leaving to mourn are her spouse, Nat (Patey), mother, Maisie, her three children Donovan (Victoria), Valerie, and Natalie, her seven precious grandchildren Ciaran, Lachlan, Mabel, Finley, Lincoln, Hayden and Holly, her sisters Pamela, Ruby, and Cavell, brothers, Perry, Gord, Frank and Darby, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday March 20, 2025 at K.M. Fillatres Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm followed by the funeral service at 2pm on Friday March 21 at the St. Anthony United Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local charity of your choice.

COLBOURNE, ALVIN (CHARLIE) JEROME

Alvin (Charlie) Jerome Colbourne 

May 15, 1960 - March 18, 2025

Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook surrounded by his family on March 18, 2025 at the age of 64.

Charlie worked as a Plasterer/Painter at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony until his retirement in 2017.  He was an appreciative, kindhearted, colourful storyteller who was very passionate about his cooking.  He loved the outdoors and always enjoyed snowmobiling.  He had a love for the ocean and especially his boat the “Delaney Paige”.

Left to mourn his passing: his wife, Carol of 38 years,  Daughter, Carrol Ann, Granddaughters Delaney and Paige, Brothers Wesley (Elizabeth), Oscar (Patricia), Derrick (Donna), Sister Denise (Jim), In laws Rita, Agnes, Paul (Donna), Bruce (aka) Case (Yvonne), Joan (Chris), Brenda (Nelson) and Audrey, Numerous Nieces and Nephews Predeceased by: Parents, George & Linda, Brothers, Ford & Warrick, Mother in law, Amelia, Brother in law, John.

Special thanks to the staff of the ICU, Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony and Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook.  Your kindness & professionalism was exceptional and greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much to the Colbourne and Dunphy Families for their unconditional love and support, especially Brenda who has been my guiding light throughout this most difficult & challenging time.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Visitation will be held Friday March 21st form 2-4 and 7-9pm, the funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony on Saturday. March 22nd, at 2pm. burial to follow in the Church Cemetery.

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DREDGE, GLADYS

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gladys Dredge in her 91st year.
Daughter of Amelia and George Stevens she grew up in Shoal Cove East with sisters Hazel, Rosanna, Evelyn, Una and Olga and brothers Isaac Henry, Howard and Wilson. She moved to Black Duck Cove after meeting and marrying the love of her life Abraham Dredge. They had a son, Abraham George, whom she devoted her time and love to until the end. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and a friend to all she knew. She will be sadly missed.
She is predeceased by her husband Abraham Dredge, parents Amelia and George Stevens, sisters Hazel White(Stanley), Rosanna White (Gordon), Una Crane and baby Mary Jane .
Her in-laws, Everton McLean, Thelma Coates (Willie), Cinderella White (Anthony), Blanche Chambers (Elgon), Kitty Elms (Joe) , Roland Dredge(Amelia), Walter Dredge (Maria)
William Dredge (Rachel), and John Dredge (Sadie).
Leaving to mourn, her son Abraham George and daughter - in- law Amelia Marie, sisters Evelyn McLean and Olga Way (Earnest), her brothers Isaac Henry Stevens(Hazareth), Howard Stevens (Jessie) and Wilson Stevens,her brother in-law Rendell Crane, also her many nieces and nephews and a circle of family friends.

Family service will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Black Duck Cove Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 8pm and funeral service on March 20, 2025 at 2pm.

A very appreciated Thank You to everyone who helped in any way during this difficult time.

BOYD, WILFRED CHARLES

With great sadness, the family of Wilfred Boyd announces his peaceful passing with his loving wife Elizabeth by side and surrounded by his family on March 14th, 2025 at the age of 93.

Wilfred was born on May 23, 1931 to Joseph Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd in St. Anthony. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Kean) Boyd on September 22nd,1954.

Together they raised three children, Kenneth, Larry and Lisa. Wilfred is predeceased by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Boyd, his sons Kenneth Boyd, Larry Boyd (Karen), and daughter Lisa Boyd (Al). Seven grandchildren Tanya (Jason), Terry (Candace), Ryan (Natasha), Tara, Krista (Dan), Daniel (Gaby) and Hilary (Tanner). Wilfred was also a proud great grand father of seven grandchildren Brandon (Jillian), Brittany (Luke), Sophia, Hannah (Konnor), Noah, Gabriel, and Leon. Wilfred also leaves to mourn his big sister Flo Dean. As well a large circle of extended family and friends.

Wilfred was a loving, kind and giving person. He was a friend to anyone he met. He would do anything for absolutely anyone. Wilfred and Elizabeth shared a wonderful life together full of love and happiness. Even after 70 years of marriage, Wilfred couldn't have been more in love with Elizabeth even if he tried. He was a very proud husband and father, and its greatest accomplishment was his family.

Wilfred was a proud and devoted member of Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #17, St. Anthony) where he spent countless hours volunteering. He took great pride in the Legion as his father was a WWI veteran. Wilfred also was a committed Canadian Ranger, he was very proud of his roots. He was a hard working man who worked the entirety of his career for FPI until his retirement. Wilfred was a very well-known and respected member of his community. He was a very easy-going man, who after retirement enjoyed spending time at his Cabin with his wife Lizzie in North West Arm. Wilfred was also very proud to own the second vehicle ever brought to St. Anthony.

Wilfred’s legacy will continue to live on within his family and community. He will never be forgotten.

There will be viewing at the Fillatres Funeral home in St. Anthony 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on March 17th and March 18th, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at the church beginning at 2pm on Wednesday March 19th at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Shirley’s Haven for their wonderful care of Wilfred over the last several years. The family would also like to thank the staff at CCMH in St. Anthony for the care and support of Wilfred and his family during his final days.

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At Wilfred’s request in lieu of flowers, donations can made to the Royal Legion (Branch #17, St. Anthony) in his memory.

Funeral services are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon Funeral Director.

STRANGEMORE, NORMAN JOHN

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Norman John Strangemore, announce his passing on March 14, 2025, at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 91 years.

Born in Ireland Bight to Esau and Dorcas Strangemore. He was one of eight children. At an early age, he enjoyed the outdoors when living in Ireland Bight. Summertime he would spend hours swimming and fishing in the brook and during the winter, one of his favourite past times was climbing up the hill with a sleigh or komatak, to slide back down and see how far he would go out on the ice. At the age of 10, during his trek up the hill, they had an avalanche and he got buried in 3 feet of snow. Lucky enough they found him…. When he got of age, he fished with his father and brothers in the summer and moved to Lolly’s Brook in the winter to work in the lumber camp. The family moved to Main Brook in 1950, where he fished and worked with Bowaters.

Norman was an avid outdoorsman. Berry picking, cutting firewood, ice fishing, snowmobiling and gardening were some of his enjoyed past times.

Norman leaves to morn with fond and loving memories, his loving partner, Myra; his son, Kirk; Sisters -In-Law, Vera, Flo, Ethel, Dora (Strangemore), Shirley and Julia (Pilgrim), Elizabeth Ollerhead; Brothers-In-Law; Edmund (Bessie) Pilgrim and Pearce(Ella) Pilgrim. Along with a large circle of Nieces, Nephews, and friends.

He is predeceased by parents Esau and Dorcas, Sisters ; Blanche, Lucinda, Mary Jane, Brothers; Ralph, Jeremiah, Clifford, Jobe, Brothers-in -law; Bill Burt, Robert Moores, Gary and Whitfield Pilgrim.

We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the nursing staff at Charles S. Memorial hospital at St. Anthony and a “special thank you” to; Rev. Terry Coates and Major Anthony Stokes for being at the hospital to comfort us and to Christine for being at his bedside during his final moments. Last but not least, a very special heartfelt thanks to our Special sister, Bessie, for her unwavering support through all the ups and downs over the last couple of years. Your our Rock!

The family service will take place on Monday March 17,2025 at 7:00 PM. The funeral will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Main Brook on Tuesday March 18,2025 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Terry Coates officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.

BUSSEY, GUY MARVIN

It is with great sadness the family of Guy Bussey announce his passing on March 11th, 2025 at the age of 87.

Guy was born on April 30th, 1937 to Jacob and Blanche Bussey in St. Lunaire. He married Jean (Curlew) Bussey in 1967, together they raised two sons, Jacob and Tony.

Guy is predeceased by his wife Jean, baby daughter,  parents Jacob and Blanche, brothers Hayward and George, sisters Netta Hillier, Ruby Willis and Velma Burden.

Guy leave to mourn sons Jacob (Darlene) and Tony, sisters Yvonne Higdon (Mervin) and Joan Sweetland (Bruce), brother in law Graham Burden, grandchildren Emma, Jacob and Benjamin, Sister in law Lucy Curtis, Brothers in law Rod Curlew (Lorraine), Freeman Curlew (Flossie), Albert Curlew (Lorraine), Don Curlew (Gloria) and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be viewing at the Calvary Pentecostal Church in St. Lunaire 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on March 13th, 2025

The funeral service will be held at the church beginning at 2pm on Friday March 14th, followed by burial in the Old United Cemetery in St. Lunaire-Griquet.
Funeral services are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon Funeral Director.

DIAMOND, WILLIAM WALLACE

July 6, 1946 - March 7, 2025

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of William Wallace Diamond announces his sudden passing on March 7, 2025, in Aurora, ON, at the age of 78.

Wallace (Wall) was the son of the late George William and Alma (Coles) Diamond. Born in Flower’s Cove, Newfoundland, on July 6, 1946, he was a proud inshore fisherman for forty years. He was blessed with a sixth sense for the sea, and his family often joked that he should have been a meteorologist because he always knew what the weather would be. When the fishery could no longer provide a living, he turned to farming in Nova Scotia before working at Quality Electric Motors with his niece Jackie and husband Ron Gallant in Ontario, where he retired in 2011. Known for his steady demeanor, strong work ethic, and immense love for his family, Wall was a calming presence and always ready to help friends in his community. He was happiest by the water, enjoying his daily walks, shovelling snow, or watching his cherished Chicago Blackhawks.

Wall is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rhea, and “his girls,” Tara (Lee Grant) and Megan (Jon Hilditch). He was incredibly proud of his daughters and their accomplishments in life, happily dividing his time between Newfoundland and Ontario to be near them. Wall’s love for family grew when his precious grandchildren were born. He was a proud Poppy to Payton Hilditch, Ryan Grant, Brendan Grant, and Lily Hilditch. In his eyes, there was nothing they could do wrong, and he cheered proudly at their hockey games, gymnastics, and swim competitions. His warmest and brightest blue eyes sparkled with joy whenever he was with them. He is further survived by his loving sisters Lettie Rose, Gladys Noel (Wayne), Linda Thornhill (Jim), brother Matt Diamond (Sandra Burton), brother-in-law Charlie Campbell (Sharon Waxman), along with many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, Wall is predeceased by his sister Mary Moores (Wilson), his special nephew Randy Moores (the son he never had), nephew Ashley Rose, mother-in-law Myrtle Campbell, and brother-in-law Don Campbell.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to York Regional Fire, Paramedics, and Police, who went above and beyond, showing the utmost professionalism, understanding, and compassion.

In keeping with Wall’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held the week of March 24th at the Flower’s Cove United Church. Exact date and time to be communicated in the upcoming days.

HODGE, ELIZA

May 18, 1929 - March 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eliza Hodge announces her passing at the age of 95 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

She leaves to mourn with a lifetime of cherished memories, her Sons: Roy, Wayne (Joy), Graydon (Delena), George (Debbie), Gerald (Rosalie), Sam; Daughters: Elaine (Wilfred), Rowena (Stewart), Myrtle (Hubert), Naomi (Whyman); Grandchildren: Tracey (Nelson), Rhyon (Harry), Karen Ann (Harold), Petula (Trent), Wilfred (Dana), Myrtle (Fred), Melissa (Brad), Joy (Jason), Germaine (Jason), Whyman (Chantel), Mitchell (Sandra), Tina, Wendy, Effie (Will), Pelle (Holly), Paige (Eddie), Wayne (Amy), Noah (Robyn), Sabrina (Travis), Donovan (Jessica), Leslie (Susie), Scott (Christine), Dana (Scott), 33 great-grandchildren, 5 Great-great-grandchildren, residents and staff of the Ivy Durley Place as well as many other extended family and friends.

Eliza is predeceased by her Husband: Phillip Hodge; Daughter: Rowena; Parents: George and Jane Gaulton; Grandson: Tyson Dempster; Daughter-in-law: Ethel.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Ivy Durley Place, Flower’s Cove Health Centre and Curtis Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our mom. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation will take place from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Flower’s Cove beginning the evening of Sunday, March 9, 2025 and continue until the funeral on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow.
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.