Roy N. Burton of Englee, a well respected and loved member of the community passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife Ivy, Daughter Bonnie (Terry), Son Bob (Wanda), Son Boyd, Son Trevor (Alicia). Grandchildren Brandon, Adam, Andrew, Shania, Cody, Mackenzie, Stephan Burton and Ryder. Great grandchildren Kaden and Bree. Brother Wilson, Lewis, Lorne. Sisters Joyce, Elsie, Verley, Bonetta, Alice, Marilyn. He is predeceased by his parents Hayward and Priscilla (Paddock). Visitation will be held at Englee Salvation Army church from 2 to 4 pm (public) 7 - 9 pm (family only) on Tuesday 10 Oct 17. Funeral service is under direction of Salvation Army ministers Bruce and Judy Giles to be held on Wednesday 11 Oct 17 @ 2 pm followed with burial at Salvation ArmyCemetery. A reception celebrating his life will be held at the Salvation Army church following the burial for family and extended family. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
DIAMOND, GORDON TRUMAN
Passed away on October 7th at the Charles S. Curtis memorial hospital in S. Anthony at the age of 90 years. Gordon Diamond was born in Flowers Cove on September 26, 1927. Although illness is never good news, Gordon was blessed to be hospitalized in the old hospital in St. Anthony where he met Josie Parrill. That chance encounter was the beginning of a relationship that changed both of their lives. Josie and Gordon were marries on June 13th, 1953. Gordon and Josie raised two children, Sharon and Don. He was a fisherman, and he loved the outdoors. Even after a stroke, over twenty years ago, he loved to get outdoors, go out to Fishing Point and watch all that was going on from boats to seals and other wildlife. He had a healthy sense of humour and he will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 64 years, Josie (nee Parrill) and Children Sharon and Donald. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony until the funeral on Tuesday October 10th, 2017 from the St. Anthony United Church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gus Pendleton officiating. Interment followed in the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
NEWHOOK, ROBERT GEORGE
Passed peacefully away at home in his 80th year after a long battle with cancersurrounded by family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Patience Marie as well as brothers, Samuel, Eric, and Leslie and sisters Sally, Elizabeth, Selina.and brother in law Frank, sister in laws Olive and Judy.
Leaving to mourn his wife of 55 years Hazel, son Robert (Rona), daughters Wanda (Steve) and Bonnie (Glenn) and his grandchildren Andrew (Becca), Niki (JC), Michael (Shaelyn), Mikaela and Hunter.
Brothers Absalom (Ruby)and Joseph (Mildred) sister in law Vivian, brothers in law Garfield(Eva), Abraham(Olive), Kenneth(Judy),Ernest(Olga),
Tom(Daisy), Dan(Laverne) Family service will be held at St, Marks Anglican Church Savage Cove, Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at8pm, Funeral Service to follow on Monday October 9th, 2017 at 2pm
Funeral Services are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
RICHARDS, TERRY BRIAN
Passed away September 18th, 2017 in Cambridge Ontario at the age of 46 years. Brian was born to Freeman and Florence on March 7, 1971. He graduated high school in 1989. On September 18, 1995 Brian and his brother Herman moved to Ontario in search of work. He later returned to NL where he attended college in Stephenville. Shortly after college he returned to Ontario. Brian loved being around his friends and adored his family. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his parents Freeman and Florence; Sister Roxanne (Kelsey); Brothers Ivan (Sandy), Jason (Joyce) and Herman (Teraceta); Nephews Marcus, Gregory, Riley, Donovan and Rodney; Nieces Madison and Emma; Aunts and Uncles Willis (shirley) Whyatt, Neine (Richard) Mitchelmore, Nina Hill, Ben Denney, Hedley (Faye) Richards, Harrison (Judy) Richards, Hubert (Barbara) Richards, Lester (Viona) Richards, Alma (Wayne) Burden, David (Jackie) Richards, Penny Kinsella, Ben (Neta) Richards, Patsy (David) Mugford, Leona (Richard) Richards, Scott (Debbie) Richards & Pam (Brad) Whitten. Brian was predeceased by Grandfathers Benjamin Richards and John Richards, Aunt Evelyn Denny, Uncle Albert Hill, and relatives Glenn Richards, Jean Patey, Dana Richards and Tyrone Burden. Visitation began at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony and then continued at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in St. Carol’s from where the funeral was held on Sunday, September 24th, 2017 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed in St. Paul’ Anglican Cemetery in St. Carols. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
RICHARDS, HERMAN GLENN
Passed away Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at the age of 50 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his spouse Penny; Daughter Laura and Son Lorne; Grandmother/Mother Elizabeth Richards; Father Ben Denney (Betty), 14 Brothers and Sisters (any their respective families); in-laws Gilbert and Mary Kinsella; cousins, especially Sabrina Whyatt as well as many more extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his Mother Evelyn Denney, nephew Tyrone Burden, Grandfather/Father John Richards, grandparents Elizabeth and Lorenzo Denney and sister in law Lois Johnson. Visitation was held from St. Paul’s Anglican Church in St. Carols until the funeral on Friday, September 22, 2017 from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony at 2:00 pm with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery in St. Carols. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Direcor.
HALL, BARRY SCOTT
Passed peacefully away after a brief illness at Laval University Hospital in Quebec City on September 11th, 2017 while on route home from vacation in Ontario at the age of 70 years. It is with a broken heart we announce the sudden passing of Barry Scott Hall. Scott lost his battle at 1:00 am in Quebec City when his huge heart grew tired and needed to rest. Scott loved life and people and made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was caring and compassionate and a very loving person, always putting the needs of others before his own. Scott loved the simple things in life like the cabin, moose hunting, fishing, watching his fireplace with a cup of tea. Nothing could make Scott happier than storing away his winter fire wood with his partner and best friend Patsy. Scott loved his family and thought of his only brother as his best friend and they enjoyed many trips to get their fall moose together. Please remember Scott for the huge personality he possessed and the joy he brought to others. Leaving to mourn with precious memories his loving partner Patsy Noel; Sons Michael (Tammy) Peter; Daughters Christine (Joe), Susan (RJ); Step-Son Justin (Janelle) as well as 4 grandsons and one grand-daughter. He also leaves his Father Jack and mother Lillian; Brother Steven (Linda); Sisters Jacqueline (Walter) Patricia (Eric) as well as many nieces and nephews, along with the extended family of his partner Patsy, and a wide circle of friends and work associates. Visitation took place September 14th and 15th from Barrett’s Funeral Home in Mount Pearl and then continued from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony on September 18th and 19th from where the memorial service was held on September 19th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Inurnment followed in the Goose Cove Protestant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
“We come with nothing, we go with nothing, but one great thing we can achieve in our beautiful life is a little remembrance in someone’s mind and a small place in someone’s heart”
HILLIER, JOHN WESLEY
January 15th, 1944 – September 7th, 2017
John Wesley was born to Hedley and Pearl Hillier on January 15th, 1944 in Griquet, NL. He was one of 10 children. In 1965 he met and married Jessie Eileen Newman and together they had three children, Paul, Todd, and Nadine, whom they raised in their family home in St. Lunaire – Griquet. John and Jessie were blessed with seven grandchildren: Samantha, Jonathan, Carly, Zachary, Lindsey, Benjamin, and Brooklynn; and one great-grandson, Austin. John’s passion was not only for his family but also his work and business. In the early years John worked on the boats with his father and also as a truck driver. In the mid 1970’s he purchased a gas station and later built a garage. He continued by expanding into heavy equipment. John was a very quiet and gentle man who did his best to be a friend to everyone. He loved his family and church family. He will be missed by all that knew him. John passed away on September 7th, 2017 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 73 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his Sons Paul (Sonya), Todd (Elaine); Daughter Nadine (Michael); Brothers Allan, Graham (Zonya), Lonny; Sisters Louise, Dorothy (Bill), Ada (Ted), Vida (Winston), Neta; Grandchildren Jonathon, Zachary, Lindsey, Benjamin, Samantha, Carly, Brooklynn and Great-Grandchild Austin. He was predeceased by his Wife Jessie; Parents Hedley and Pearl Hillier; Brothers Roland and Kaye Hillier; Father in Law Benjamin Newman and Sister in Law Cassie Hillier. Visitation was held from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire Griquet from where the funeral took place on September 11th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor John Baker officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
PATEY, NELSON SCOTT
Passed away at the White Bay Health Center on September 6th, 2017 at the age of 46 years. Nelson Scott Patey was born to Theresa Patey-Osbourne of Bide Arm on November 17th, 1970. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Jenetta; Mother Theresa Osbourne and Husband Eugene; Brothers Brian and Kent; Sisters Celie (Melvin) Wilcox, Velma (Alvin) Canning; Uncles Raymond (Emily), Winston (Joan) and Scott (Phyllis) as well as a circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Chesley and Alma Patey, and Uncle Edwin Patey. Visitation took place at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton from where the funeral service took place on Sunday, September 10th, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Norman Joy officiating. Interment followed Clay Cove Community Cemetery in Bide Arm. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
COOMBS, MARION EILEEN
July 14, 1935 — September 3, 2017
(née Way) was born in Savage Cove on July 14, 1935, to Ann Maria Way (White) of Sandy Cove and Stephen Way of Savage Cove. Marion passed away in St. John’s after a brief illness at the age of 82 years. Orphaned at a young age, Marion lived at the Grenfell Orphanage in St. Anthony, she spent her summers in Plum Point with her Aunt Ellen and Uncle Noah and is where she met her future husband Ben Coombs. Marion was known in her community for her fine singing voice and her open and warm heart. The home she made with her husband Ben was always welcoming to family, friends and strangers. Marion was dearly loved by her family and friends. Marion is missed her loving husband of fifty-eight years Ben, and her children and their spouses: Chris and his wife Krista, Dan and his wife Carol, and Sheila and her husband Craig, and her grandchildren Benjamin, Halle, Anna, Ellen and Stephen. She was predeceased by her infant grandson (Carol and Dan), her older sisters Mary Hunt (Way) and Gladys Gontard (Way). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church of the Advent Plum Point will be graciously accepted. Visitation was held from the Church of the Advent Anglican Church in Plum Point from where the funeral was held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 8th with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed in the Pond Cove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
McLEAN, AUREALIA
born April 17th, 1929, passed away August 30th, 2017 at the Sir Rufus Guinchard Health Center at the age of 88 years. Mourned and remembered with love by her family; daughters Sybil (Desmond) MacArthur, Hazareth (George) Kelly, Louise (Pat) Rumbolt, Irene (Herold) Macey, Shirley (Dylan) Rumbolt, Rosie (Colby) Cullinghall; Sons Roland (Joyce), Leslie (Penny), Lambert (Helen), Primus (Pearl); Sons-in-law John Macey and Michael Gibbons as well as a large circle of Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond; Daughters Sarah and Augustine; Parents Eugene and Sarah Parrill; Son in Law Desmond MacArthur; Sister Elizabeth Jane Crane; and special nephews Nelson Crane. Visitation was held from St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower Cove from where the funeral took place on Saturday September 2, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Interment followed in the Green Island Cove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director,