PRIMUS PATRICK PITTMAN, age 91 years, of Bird Cove, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 9, 2022. Primus was born to James and Theresa Pittman on September 20, 1930. He married the love of his life Irene Gould On August 13, 1955. Together the happy couple live their entire life in their hometown of Bird Cove where they raised their family of four daughters and five sons.
Primus was a very hard worker all his life. He was a well respected carpenter, fisherman and woodsman and done anything necessary to provide a good life for his wife and children, who were his pride and joy. It was evident how much he loved his family in the way he spoke their names and the stories he would tell.
He will be greatly missed by his children; Desmond (Tammy), Dennis (Janet), Sharon (David), Primus (Annette), Nellie (Wally), Theresa(Prim), Lilly (Angus) and Thomas (Ciara); his grandchildren and great grandchildren Murray, Kimberly, Brock, Wesley, Ashley, Brandon, Jeremy, Felicia, Danan, Garfield, Lytora, Colton, Braden, Brianna, Cody, Jada, Jorja, Taylor, Jackson, Emily, Katie and Hailey.
He is predeceased by his wife Irene, son Martin, grandsons Anson and Josh and great grandson Jay , his parents James and Theresa and all of his siblings (as Primus was the last living member of his family).
The family would like to send special thanks to some special people. First to his grandson Murray who cared for his grandfather for many years. Murray, you did an awesome job and we are all so grateful for what you did. We knew that he was never alone and was happy to have you with him. He loved you so much. To Lilly and Angus who welcomed him into your home when he was unable to stay in his, that meant so much to all of us, thank you so much. His home care workers Theresa and Jordan, you two did an awesome job and made sure that his every need was met. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Visitation to take place from Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Bird Cove, beginning on Monday, September 12, 2022. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, September 14th 2022 at 2:00 PM with Father Rossi officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral home, St Anthony, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.